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I’m Game trailer: Dulquer Salmaan plays a gambler who believes in algorithms, not luck | Malayalam News

I’m Game trailer: Dulquer Salmaan plays a gambler who believes in algorithms, not luck | Malayalam News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 30, 2026 07:44 PM IST After an unexpected delay that left fans waiting on Dulquer Salmaan‘s birthday, the trailer of I’m Game has finally been unveiled. The nearly three-minute trailer offers a slick blend of sports betting, psychological mind games and high-octane action, with Dulquer playing Dan John, a man who believes algorithms—not luck—govern every game. A stylish thriller centred on gambling, algorithms and revenge Directed by Nahas Hidhayath of RDX fame, I’m Game stars Dulquer Salmaan as Dan John, a man deeply immersed in the high-stakes world of gambling who believes outcomes are driven by algorithms and pattern recognition rather than chance. The trailer opens with a philosophical voiceover comparing human life to a game played by God and the Devil before plunging into a shadowy network of sports betting involving powerful businessmen, politicians and bookmakers. Introducing himself as “I’m luck’s worst habit,” Dan positions himself as someone who has mastered the game by cracking its hidden code. As the trailer progresses, it hints that Dan’s rise in the gambling …

Mammootty asks govt to listen to students’ voices amid CJP protest: ‘Protect them’ | Malayalam News

Mammootty asks govt to listen to students’ voices amid CJP protest: ‘Protect them’ | Malayalam News

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2 min readMumbaiJul 23, 2026 09:24 PM IST Malayalam superstar Mammootty has broken his silence on the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Scores of people, predominantly students, have been protesting in the national capital for the past few weeks, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG question paper leak earlier this year. What Mammootty said Mammootty took to his social media handles on Thursday and wrote, “The youth are the true treasure of our nation. Listen to their voices. Protect them. Empower them.” His statement comes less than a month after President Droupadi Murmu conferred upon him the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. After the ceremony, Mammootty and his family also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who personally congratulated him. Dulquer Salman lends support to protesting students Mammootty has lent his support to the protesting students a day after his son and actor-producer Dulquer Salmaan also shared his concern on his Instagram handle. “What’s happening at …

John Cusack voices support for CJP protesters with ‘favorite fellow cockroach’ post | Hollywood News

John Cusack voices support for CJP protesters with ‘favorite fellow cockroach’ post | Hollywood News

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5 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 23, 2026 02:59 PM IST Hollywood actor John Cusack has voiced his support for the ongoing student protests over the NEET paper leak, days after clashes erupted between protesters and Delhi Police during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Chalo Sansad’ march. The actor, who has previously spoken out on student movements in India, expressed solidarity by sharing an article by author-activist Arundhati Roy on social media. John Cusack supports students protesting NEET irregularities On Thursday, the Serendipity, High Fidelity star took to X to share Arundhati Roy’s essay titled Cockroach Democracy: Unarmed and Dangerous, which criticised the alleged use of force against students during their march towards Parliament earlier this week. Sharing the article, Cusack wrote, “Beautiful news from my favorite fellow cockroach.” Beautiful news from my favorite fellow cockroach ⬇️Cockroach Democracy: Unarmed and Dangerous – The Wire https://t.co/ZbYFfu0HZI — John Cusack (@johncusack) July 23, 2026   This is not the first time the Hollywood actor has publicly backed student movements in India. In 2019, Cusack had expressed support for …

‘Deeply distressed’: Dulquer Salmaan, Aditi Rao Hydari urge dialogue amid CJP protests | Bollywood News

‘Deeply distressed’: Dulquer Salmaan, Aditi Rao Hydari urge dialogue amid CJP protests | Bollywood News

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As student protests over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak continue to gather momentum across the country, more voices from the Indian film industry are speaking out against the police action on demonstrators at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The latest to express solidarity is actor Dulquer Salmaan, who said it was “gut-wrenching” to witness students being met with force and hoped that dialogue would pave the way for a peaceful resolution. ‘Gut wrenching’ Taking to Instagram Stories, Dulquer wrote, “What’s happening at Jantar Mantar is a reminder to pause, listen, and choose understanding. Education has always been about hope, opportunity, and the promise of a better future. Seeing young people face uncertainty is gut-wrenching. What breaks my heart even more is knowing some students feel they have no way forward, whilst others even choosing to end everything. And parents carrying that pain and debts trying to keep their hopes alive.” ALSO READ | Dhurandhar’s Ayesha Khan detained by Mumbai cops for taking part in CJP protest Calling for empathy over confrontation, he added, “Beyond every …

PM Modi meets Panchayat actors Binod and Bhushan, asks ‘Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi?’ | Web-series News

PM Modi meets Panchayat actors Binod and Bhushan, asks ‘Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi?’ | Web-series News

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4 min readBengaluruJun 24, 2026 10:23 AM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s interaction with Panchayat actors Ashok Pathak and Durgesh Kumar has gone viral online. The Prime Minister recently met the actors, best known for playing Binod and Bhushan in the hit web series Panchayat. The interaction took place during a public event attended by several notable personalities, including actor Ram Charan and entrepreneur Upasana Konidela. A video from the interaction, shared by PM Modi on social media, was filled with laughter, warmth and light-hearted conversation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Bhushan and Binod In the video, the Prime Minister is seen greeting the actors and jokingly asking, “Panchayat sunta hai ki nahi sunta hai?” The remark left both actors smiling and made it clear that PM Modi is familiar with the popular series. Sharing a glimpse of the interaction on Instagram, PM Modi captioned the post, “Binod se kuch baatein.. (A few moments with Binod).” The video was shared with Panchayat’s iconic theme music, adding a special touch for fans of the show. The …

Mammootty, Madhavan and Rohit Sharma among 65 receiving Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan Today

Mammootty, Madhavan and Rohit Sharma among 65 receiving Padma Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan Today

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Padma Awards 2026: President Droupadi Murmu presented the remaining Padma Awards 2026 during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, June 23. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, among others. Malayalam actor Mammootty was among the first recipients of the Padma Awards, receiving the Padma Bhushan from the President of India. He was accompanied by his wife Sulfath, son and actor Dulquer Salmaan, and daughter Surumi at the ceremony. #WATCH | Delhi | Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty awarded the Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu (Video source: Rashtrapati Bhavan) pic.twitter.com/XXCPOyG4pS — ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2026 Seasoned playback singer Alka Yagnik also received the Padma Bhushan from the President. Battling a hearing loss disorder for a couple of years, she was escorted to the stage by an usher. Before stepping on the stage, Alka greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seated in the front row of the audience, and touched his feet. #WATCH | Delhi | …

Kammatipaadam might be the unsung brutal history of every big city that ever existed | Malayalam News

Kammatipaadam might be the unsung brutal history of every big city that ever existed | Malayalam News

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“Rome wasn’t built in a day.” While this popular adage is often used to emphasise that important and great things cannot be achieved in a short period, a closer look reveals a subtext that is not apparent at first glance. It’s not exactly like “slow and steady wins the race.” While it can be read as an imperialist motto, the adage also conveys that great empires are the result of strenuous effort. If we look at it superficially, we might see only the efforts of the monarchs, the ruling class, and their troops in building an empire. However, in the construction of every Rome, countless lives are displaced, marginalised and invisibilised. And needless to say, they would most likely be indigenous peoples, as we have seen throughout history. Unfortunately, the opulence of the new Romes and the clamour that accompanies them often drown out the cries and prayers of the displaced, relegating them to the far ends. Thus, even though the story of every Rome is also the story of the exiled, the history written …

At 37, Anjali has already played Mohanlal, Dulquer’s mother, and become goldmine for trolls | Malayalam News

At 37, Anjali has already played Mohanlal, Dulquer’s mother, and become goldmine for trolls | Malayalam News

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3 min readKochiMay 11, 2026 07:17 PM IST Age disparity is a universal issue in the entertainment industry. The casting of older male actors opposite significantly younger female artistes has become so sickeningly normalised that age-appropriate casting, unfortunately, appears weird. In one of the most recent problematic examples of this, a 24-year-old Sreeleela was made to romance a 54-year-old Pawan Kalyan in director Harish Shankar’s Ustaad Bhagat Singh (2026), showcasing the industry’s entrenched patriarchal mindset that male actors are “ageless,” while women are not. This issue extends beyond the casting of romantic pairs. Sometimes, very young female actors are cast as mothers to significantly older male superstars, but seldom vice versa. One recent example was the casting of 34-year-old Honey Rose as the mother of 65-year-old Nandamuri Balakrishna in Gopichand Malineni’s Veera Simha Reddy (2023). Even Malayalam cinema is no different; actor Kaviyoor Ponnamma has played the mother of Sathyan, who was about 33 years her senior. Actor Anjali Nair has also appeared as the on-screen mother of actors significantly older than her. Must Read …

‘They bargain on hotels, tickets’: Simran exposes ‘disrespect’ Bollywood shows to South stars | Bollywood News

‘They bargain on hotels, tickets’: Simran exposes ‘disrespect’ Bollywood shows to South stars | Bollywood News

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Actor Simran has opened up about her disappointing experiences in the Hindi film industry, calling out the lack of respect and rigid hierarchy she says many actors from the South face when they work in Bollywood. Her remarks come months after actor Dulquer Salmaan made similar comments about feeling sidelined and mistreated on Hindi film sets despite his immense popularity in the South. Speaking to Filmfare, Simran revealed that one of the major reasons she has often turned down Hindi film offers is because she struggles to connect with the working culture in the industry. The actress, who has a celebrated career in Tamil cinema and was recently seen in Gulmohar, said she feels the achievements and legacy of South Indian actors are frequently overlooked in Bollywood. “A lot of times, I have refused to do a Hindi film because I don’t connect with people. It feels like they have not seen the work we have done down South and the legacy actors carry before we come here. It bothers me. There is no respect. …

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Nivin Pauly confirms romantic comedy to release on Onam 2026, clashing with Khalifa and I’m Game

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Nivin Pauly confirms romantic comedy to release on Onam 2026, clashing with Khalifa and I’m Game

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Nivin Pauly is all set to hit theatres once again this year with the film Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Directed by Premalu fame Girish AD, the actor has confirmed that the film will release during Onam 2026. Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit to release for Onam 2026 In a social media post, Nivin Pauly confirmed the release of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit after completing the film’s shoot. The actor wrote, “That’s a wrap for Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Cheers to the cast, crew, and every beautiful soul behind the scenes. BKU in theatres this Onam. Stay tuned for updates!” Here’s the post: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is expected to be a romantic comedy starring Nivin Pauly in the lead, with Mamitha Baiju as the co-lead. Interestingly, the project was announced some time ago after speculation suggested that Premalu 2 had been shelved. While more details about the film remain under wraps, it is co-produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran under the banner of Bhavana Studios. Earlier, Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game also wrapped up its shoot after …