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EXCLUSIVE: After The Railway Men, YRF Entertainment returns with Tunnel Men, based on real-life 2023 rescue

EXCLUSIVE: After The Railway Men, YRF Entertainment returns with Tunnel Men, based on real-life 2023 rescue

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After the success of The Railway Men, YRF Entertainment, the digital content arm of Yash Raj Films, is set to return with another inspiring story rooted in real-life heroism. Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that the banner is developing Tunnel Men, a series based on the 2023 Uttarakhand tunnel rescue, one of India’s most closely followed rescue operations in recent years. The series is based on the real-life rescue mission in which 41 workers were trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand for over two weeks.  According to sources, Tunnel Men will be directed by Ambiecka Pandit and Manan Rawat, marking a fresh directorial pairing for YRF Entertainment. The series will have The Railway Men director Shiv Rawail returning as showrunner, ensuring continuity in storytelling and creative vision.  “The writing and pre-production work has been progressing steadily, and the team is aiming to recreate the scale and emotional intensity of the rescue operation,” reveals a source close to the project. The series also marks Saugata Mukherjee’s first project since joining YRF Entertainment as Head of …

Nurturing storytellers for a filmmaking future that belongs to those who know AI | Entertainment News

Nurturing storytellers for a filmmaking future that belongs to those who know AI | Entertainment News

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3 min readJul 30, 2026 09:48 PM IST Artificial intelligence is already redefining the art of filmmaking. From enhancing scenes in movies to deepening the pool of cinematic choices, AI is helping storytellers visualise ideas better. However, AI’s real promise lies in the creative possibilities it unlocks, with the potential to fundamentally reshape the business of filmmaking itself. Sensing the need to nurture a new breed of storytellers, Ramanaidu Film School in Hyderabad is busy honing talent that is able to leverage AI to amplify creativity and thrive in the swift-footed world of entertainment. Spending most of his mornings at the Ramanaidu Film School in Hyderabad, Daggubati Suresh Babu, a veteran film producer, distributor and the elder son of D Ramanaidu, the much-revered film producer and the founder of the eponymous film school, sees course design as critical for a future that belongs to those who know AI and can deliver compelling stories with ambitious cinematic visions. Apart from leading the film school, Suresh Babu is also the CEO of Suresh Productions, a leading film …

‘I was trembling’: Kajal Aggarwal recalls assistant director removing shirt to show tattoo | Entertainment News

‘I was trembling’: Kajal Aggarwal recalls assistant director removing shirt to show tattoo | Entertainment News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 28, 2026 09:56 PM IST Kajal Aggarwal has been one of South India’s most adored stars for nearly two decades, inspiring an immense fan following across languages. But the actor says one fan encounter on a film set left her shaken rather than flattered. In an interview with ABP News, Kajal opened up about an unsettling incident involving an assistant director who entered her caravan without permission while she was alone and surprised her by revealing a tattoo of her name. While she appreciated the gesture, she said the way it unfolded crossed a line. Kajal Aggarwal recalls unsettling incident Recalling the incident, Kajal said, “A few days ago, after wrapping up a shoot for a film, I was resting in my caravan. At that time, a person working as an assistant director on the film suddenly entered my caravan without taking permission. He immediately took off his shirt and showed me a tattoo of my name on his chest. I was so shocked by the incident that my hands and …

Samay Raina trolls Alia Bhatt’s Alpha, roasts Raghav Juyal in India’s Got Latent 2 clips | Entertainment News

Samay Raina trolls Alia Bhatt’s Alpha, roasts Raghav Juyal in India’s Got Latent 2 clips | Entertainment News

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Several clips from the latest episode of India’s Got Latent Season 2 have surfaced on social media ahead of its wider release, offering fans a glimpse of the unfiltered banter between Samay Raina and his guests. The episode features Munawar Faruqui, Raghav Juyal, Rohan Joshi and Niharika NM, and is packed with viral moments—from Samay’s playful dig at Alia Bhatt’s Alpha and his relentless roasting of Raghav to hilarious exchanges that have quickly taken over social media. Unlike the regular episodes of India’s Got Latent Season 2, which stream simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube, this instalment has been released exclusively for paid members of Samay Raina’s official YouTube channel. Although the full episode is behind a paywall, several clips have already gone viral online. Samay Raina’s dig at Alia Bhatt’s Alpha One of the biggest talking points from the episode is Samay’s banter with Raghav Juyal as the latter promoted his upcoming film, Bhai Tera Star Hai. Introducing the film, Raghav said, “My film is releasing ‘Bhai Tera Star Hai’.” Samay instantly replied, “Kitni baar …

Sony Pictures Entertainment to serve as global distributor for Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’

Sony Pictures Entertainment to serve as global distributor for Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’

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New Delhi, Prime Focus Studios on Friday announced that Sony Pictures entertainment will handle global distribution, outside of India, for Namit Malhotra’s “Ramayana”, a cinematic adaptation of one of India’s most popular epics. Sony Pictures Entertainment to serve as global distributor for Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Ramayana’ The action-adventure saga is produced by Malhotra, who is also CEO of the eight-time Academy Award-winning visual effects company, DNEG. “Ramayana” stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi, and is helmed by critically acclaimed director Nitesh Tiwari with music by Oscar-winning composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. Malhotra, founder of Prime Focus Studios, said, “Ramayana” has inspired people through its timeless humanity and enduring values. “Our ambition has always been to honour that legacy while creating a cinematic experience worthy of audiences everywhere. Through DNEG, we have spent decades helping filmmakers realise some of the world’s most ambitious cinematic visions. With Prime Focus Studios, we are now bringing that same commitment to storytelling to one of the world’s greatest epics,” he said in a statement. “Collaborating with Sony Pictures gives …

‘I can’t sit with it any longer’: Kareena Kapoor, Varun Dhawan break silence on CJP protest | Entertainment News

‘I can’t sit with it any longer’: Kareena Kapoor, Varun Dhawan break silence on CJP protest | Entertainment News

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Actors Kareena Kapoor Khan, Varun Dhawan, Ananya Panday and Sara Ali Khan have joined the growing list of celebrities speaking out in support of the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)-led student protests over the NEET paper leak. Through social media posts, the actors voiced solidarity with the students, urging authorities to listen to their concerns and ensure a fair, transparent and accountable education system. Kareena Kapoor: ‘The voices of young people are impossible to ignore’ Kareena took to Instagram to share a heartfelt note in support of the students, saying she had been thinking about the issue for days before speaking out. “I’ve sat with this for a few days, but I can’t sit with it any longer. The voices of so many young people asking to be heard are impossible to ignore… and they shouldn’t be. We all know what education means to a child. It gives them confidence. It gives them hope. It gives families proof that tomorrow can be better than today. But education only works if children believe in it. And …

Actor Amol Parashar says he joined CJP protest, saw youngsters bleeding: ‘Cried myself to sleep’ | Entertainment News

Actor Amol Parashar says he joined CJP protest, saw youngsters bleeding: ‘Cried myself to sleep’ | Entertainment News

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Actor Amol Parashar has shared a deeply personal account of attending the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) Chalo Sansad protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on July 20. In a series of emotional Instagram posts, the actor revealed that he had quietly joined the protest without informing anyone, choosing to stand among the students “as nothing but a fellow citizen.” CJP has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG question paper leak earlier this year. Describing the experience as “a day I will never forget,” Parashar reflected on why he felt compelled to attend, what he witnessed before and after the police action, and why the events left him questioning how the country’s youth were being treated. ‘I was at Jantar Mantar on July 20’ Parashar began his note with, “I was at Jantar Mantar on 20th July, 2026. A day I will never forget.” He then explained that for several days he had been unable to ignore an urge to be present at the protest. “There was a deep itch …

Shabana Azmi suffers asthma attack due to tear gas during CJP protest: ‘My salaam to students’ | Entertainment News

Shabana Azmi suffers asthma attack due to tear gas during CJP protest: ‘My salaam to students’ | Entertainment News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 21, 2026 06:36 PM IST Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has emerged as one of the few film personalities to publicly back the protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and educator Sonam Wangchuk, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the alleged NEET-UG question paper leak earlier this year. Unlike several others who expressed support on social media, Azmi joined the protesters during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march on July 20. Later, Azmi shared a video on social media showing herself and actor Prakash Raj travelling in a truck with CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke. In an interview, Azmi speaks about supporting the CJP movement, a health emergency she faced during the protest, and her past work related to slum dweller rehabilitation. Your recent support for Sonam Wangchuk and the CJP has led many to see you as an opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi? I’m wrongly being portrayed as someone opposed to PM Modi. In the past, I have called out the Congress for activist Safdar Hashmi’s murder, and for the …

Hanumankind joins CJP protest, slams police action: ‘No justification for this’ | Entertainment News

Hanumankind joins CJP protest, slams police action: ‘No justification for this’ | Entertainment News

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4 min readNew DelhiJul 21, 2026 06:06 PM IST Rapper Hanumankind, whose tracks “Dhurandhar”, “Big Dawgs” and “Run It Up” have earned him global recognition, joined students and activists at the Chalo Sansad protest in New Delhi on Monday. Videos circulating on social media showed the rapper marching alongside protesters in an Indian cricket jersey, while his Instagram posts later criticised the police action against demonstrators. Hanumankind shares videos from the protest Taking to Instagram Stories, Hanumankind shared a video from the protest moments before police intervened. The clip showed demonstrators carrying Indian flags and raising slogans. “Right before the cops starting firing tear gas and beating people with sticks,” he wrote alongside the video. He later reposted another video showing protesters amid tear gas and a lathi-charge, expressing his disapproval of the police response. “There’s no justification for this kind of force being used against the people that showed up today. Believing we deserve better is not a crime,” the rapper wrote. (Photo: Hanumankind) He also reshared a note that read, “I witnessed two …

72nd National Film Awards winners to be announced today at 5:30 pm | Entertainment News

72nd National Film Awards winners to be announced today at 5:30 pm | Entertainment News

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2 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Jul 18, 2026 03:18 PM IST The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will announce the winners of the 72nd National Film Awards today at 5:30 pm at the National Media Centre in New Delhi. The announcement will be streamed live on PIB India’s YouTube channel. The announcement was delayed by around two weeks as the jury’s deliberations were still underway. Earlier this month, it was said that the jury was still in the process of finalising the winners and that a few members had prior commitments, leading to the delay. Media outlets were also urged to avoid speculation until the selection process was completed. The awards will honour films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024. This year’s winners have been selected by an 11-member jury headed by acclaimed filmmaker Jayaraj, which evaluated entries from across the country before submitting its recommendations to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Films and performances in the spotlight The 2024 film calendar saw several …