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Samantha Ruth Prabhu can’t keep calm as Raj Nidimoru tells her Maa Inti Bangaaram grossed ₹100 crore. Watch her reaction

Samantha Ruth Prabhu can’t keep calm as Raj Nidimoru tells her Maa Inti Bangaaram grossed ₹100 crore. Watch her reaction

Nandini Reddy’s Samantha Ruth Prabhu-starrer Maa Inti Bangaaram was released in theatres on June 19. In less than a month since its release, the film has grossed ₹100 crore worldwide, making history for women-led cinema in South India. Samantha couldn’t stay calm when Raj Nidimoru told her the film had reached the milestone. (Also Read: Nandini Reddy has a solution for better female representation in Telugu films: ‘Choose which films you make successful’) Samantha Ruth Prabhu had an adorable reaction to Maa Inti Bangaaram grossing ₹100 crore. Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Maa Inti Bangaaram grossing ₹100 crore Samantha announced the film’s milestone by sharing a poster and a sweet video. Raj asks her if she wants to see something cool in the video, and she says yes. He hands her an iPad, and once she unlocks it, her jaw drops when she sees the film’s worldwide haul. A thrilled Samantha tells him, “We did 100 crores,” with a broad smile by the end. “Before the release of Maa Inti Bangaram, I remember obsessing over one …

Mandira Bedi breaks down remembering late husband Raj Kaushal, says therapy helped her survive the darkest phase

Mandira Bedi breaks down remembering late husband Raj Kaushal, says therapy helped her survive the darkest phase

Actor, television host and fashion designer Mandira Bedi became emotional while speaking about her late husband, Raj Kaushal, at the trailer launch of her upcoming film, Max, Min and Meowzaki. As she reflected on one of the most difficult phases of her life, Mandira shared how therapy helped her deal with grief and slowly find her way forward after losing Raj in 2021. Mandira Bedi breaks down at Max, Min and Meowzaki trailer launch, recalls Raj Kaushal. Mandira Bedi says therapy helped her cope with grief Opening up about the role therapy has played in her life, Mandira Bedi shared that she has been seeking professional help for nearly two decades. Recalling one of her earliest experiences, she said, “Therapy, counselling and trying to understand myself better have been important parts of my life. I first went to therapy about 20 years ago. When I told my mother that I had attended a therapy session, she asked, ‘Why? What happened to you?’ I told her that I needed to get out what was going on …

Prakash Raj meets Sonam Wangchuk ‘in solidarity’; Chinmayi Sripaada hopes activist calls off hunger strike

Prakash Raj meets Sonam Wangchuk ‘in solidarity’; Chinmayi Sripaada hopes activist calls off hunger strike

It has been 22 days since the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) began their strike at Jantar Mantar over alleged examination irregularities for NEET, and 14 days since activist Sonam Wangchuk began his hunger strike. Actor Prakash made it clear that he stands ‘in solidarity’ with the cause and has even met Wangchuk. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada on the other hand, hopes the activist calls off his hunger strike. Prakash Raj joined Sonam Wangchuk at Jantar Mantar for the Cockroach Janata Party protest. Prakash Raj and Chinmayi Sripaada on Sonam Wangchuk On Saturday, Prakash joined Wangchuk and the CJP for their protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Posting pictures with the activist, the actor wrote, “In solidarity with the youngsters of my country at #JantarMantar ⁦@Wangchuk66⁩ @Cockroachisback #justasking.” The pictures show the actor addressing the protesters on-site, interacting with them, and posing for a picture with Wangchuk. Chinmayi also reacted to the news of Wangchuk’s hunger strike and an X (formerly Twitter) user hoping that the activist stays safe. Reposting their tweet, Chinmayi wrote, “I hope …

Prakash Raj gets bail from Bengaluru court in multiple voter ID case linked to 2019 Lok Sabha elections

Prakash Raj gets bail from Bengaluru court in multiple voter ID case linked to 2019 Lok Sabha elections

A Bengaluru court has granted bail to actor Prakash Raj over allegations tied to the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. He is accused of being registered to vote in multiple states at the time and leaving that detail out of his official election affidavit. With bail now secured, the case is set to go to trial. Prakash Raj gets bail in election affidavit case over alleged multiple voter enrolments. (PTI) Actor appears before court voluntarily As per Bar and Bench report, on July 10, Chief Judicial Magistrate Jyoti Shantappa Kale granted bail to actor Prakash Raj. As part of his bail conditions, he must pay a ₹4,000 security deposit and attend all future court hearings. The court had previously issued a non-bailable warrant for Raj because they could not reach him to deliver his court summons. However, the actor voluntarily appeared in court on Friday. His lawyer, Nagarjuna, explained that Raj never actually received the warrant and only learned about the legal proceedings from the news. Nagarjuna also mentioned that Raj has surrendered his Tamil Nadu …

Raj Shetty Follows Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Route As He Dives Into Kambala Race Tradition

Raj Shetty Follows Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Route As He Dives Into Kambala Race Tradition

Karavali Trailer Review: Raj Shetty In Gripping Thriller On Kambala Race( Photo Credit – YouTube ) The makers of the upcoming Kannada film Karavali unveiled its trailer on Tuesday evening. The trailer offers a glimpse into the traditions and culture of coastal Karnataka, with Prajwal Devaraj and Raj B. Shetty playing pivotal roles. Written and directed by Gurudatha Ganiga, the three-minute-and-eighteen-second trailer places Kambala, the annual buffalo race, at the heart of its visual narrative. It begins by showcasing Prajwal Devaraj excelling in the traditional sport before the story jumps 30 years into the future, where Raj B. Shetty takes centre stage in the same competition. Alongside its striking visuals and action-packed sequences, the trailer hints at an emotionally charged conflict while keeping much of the story under wraps. Moreover, it teases what appears to be a revenge saga, with the men of the village deeply invested in the buffalo race and everything it represents. Karavali Follows Kantara Route? Following Kantara’s roaring success, Karavali becomes yet another Kannada film deeply rooted in the state’s traditions …

Prakash Raj questions Pawan Kalyan over activist Prashna Ravan’s 5th arrest in days after 4th bail: ‘This is not done’

Prakash Raj questions Pawan Kalyan over activist Prashna Ravan’s 5th arrest in days after 4th bail: ‘This is not done’

Youtuber and activist Prashna Ravan was arrested by the Andhra Pradesh police on June 30 for allegedly making remarks against deputy chief minister and actor Pawan Kalyan and his family. He has since been released on bail four times and was re-arrested for the fifth time on Saturday. Amid this, Prakash Raj questioned Pawan about the arrests. Prakash Raj questioned Pawan Kalyan and AP government over the arrest of a YouTuber. Prakash Raj questions Pawan Kalyan about Ravan’s arrests On Friday morning, when Ravan was arrested for the fourth time, Prakash took to X (formerly Twitter) and posted a video he captioned: “Arrest/ Bail ..Arrest /Bail.. Arrest/Bail.. and arrest again. Isn’t Courts telling you that you are wrong.. Citizens are witnessing your Vindictive politics.. @ncbn @PawanKalyan please stop this #justasking.” Questioning both chief minister Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan, he said, “What is this drama and wickedness? You arrested him, and the court gave him bail. You arrested him yet again on another case, and the court gave him bail. You did it again, and the …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu gives a glimpse of her ‘fairytale’ with Raj Nidimoru; posts video of her working out with baby bump

Samantha Ruth Prabhu gives a glimpse of her ‘fairytale’ with Raj Nidimoru; posts video of her working out with baby bump

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru are expecting their first child soon. As they ride high on the success of their recent film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, Samantha took to her Instagram to post a glimpse of her June. Working out with a baby bump, adorable selfies with Raj and more seemed to be on her agenda. (Also Read: How pregnant Samantha Ruth Prabhu shot Maa Inti Bangaaram song, chase sequence: ‘No top sun, proper breaks’ | Interview) Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru married in December last year. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s fairytale June “June felt like a fairy tale,” wrote Samantha, posting numerous pictures and videos of the month. Some pictures show the actor in an embroidered white kurta suit and a pink saree, posing before she attends an event. One picture shows her barefaced, and a video shows her working out to stay fit during her pregnancy. One selfie shows her clicking the film’s director, Nandini Reddy, as she sleeps on a flight in the seat behind her and Raj. Samantha also …

Exclusive| Samantha is careful, does not let people know what she is going though: Raj Nidimoru

Exclusive| Samantha is careful, does not let people know what she is going though: Raj Nidimoru

Filmmaker Raj Nidimoru popular as one half of the team Raj and DK, is currently riding high on the success of his production with wife and actor Samatha Ruth Prabhu, Maa Inti Bangaaram. Raj served in multiple roles including creator, writer and even designing action for the film. Ask him about it and he says the film was made on a tight budget but its idea excited him since day one. He says, “The genre has a pull. Even when the idea was just a seed, a saree clad woman with a gun excited me. I discussed it with Sam and we both knew it would work, but how much it would work you never know. So we put in our own money and made the film on a tight budget.” He adds “DK and I have always resorted to that, when we have no backers we produce it ourselves. You take the risk and get the freedom to do what you want.” Samantha and Raj Samantha has in the past opened up about her …

Prakash Raj tells Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke to continue with his fight: ‘We stand by you’

Prakash Raj tells Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke to continue with his fight: ‘We stand by you’

Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday began an indefinite hunger strike at the Jantar Mantar protest by the Cockroach Janta Party to press for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over alleged exam irregularities, with CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke saying they would also raise the issue of accountability in the electoral system. Actor Prakash Raj and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijit Dipke and others during a protest by CJP at Freedom Park, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo) (PTI06_14_2026_000469A) (PTI) What Prakash Raj said On Monday, actor Prakash Raj showed his solidarity with the protest and backed Abhijeet Dipke and the protest. He reposted Abhijeet’s X post where he had talked about a recent inquiry by Delhi Police. He wrote, “Aniket Patil a small entrepreneur has been distributing tea to the protesters at Jantar Mantar. Yesterday, three Delhi Police personnel tracked down his home and godown and visited them for an inquiry. Why Delhi Police is so interested in our chai-pani?” Prakash Raj wrote in the caption, “Because he is a threat to Supreme Chaiwala @abhijeet_dipke you continue …

Resign and join RSS, Raj Thackeray slams feted IPS officer

Resign and join RSS, Raj Thackeray slams feted IPS officer

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena Chief Raj Thackeray slams IPS officer for comments praising RSS. File | Photo Credit: ANI Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday (June 27, 2026) slammed IPS officer Vishwas Nangre Patil for praising Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on an RSS platform. He also asked the Chief Minister if the government was okay with the ‘dual loyalty’ of an IPS officer. “If you feel affection for the Sangh, keep it in your heart, or if you want to speak about it publicly, then resign from service and join the Sangh or the BJP. After all, a rehabilitation guarantee scheme for disgruntled officers has been running for many years now. Yours will happen too,” Mr. Thackeray said in his social media post. He warned the CM of similar incidents in the future. “Tomorrow, if after you’re out of power, some officer attends an event of another organization, don’t then raise a hue and cry!” he said, reminding him of how the State government had sent a constable on forced leave for supporting his party’s …