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box office. On its ninth day, the Malayalam action thriller earned around Rs 3 crore, continuing its strong run. Starring Mohanlal and directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, the film has become one of the highest-grossing Malayalam movies ever made. But what has grabbed the spotlight is that the film charted history by becoming the first Malayalam movie to cross Rs 100 crore in worldwide theatrical share. Released on March 27, L2: Empuraan has now minted Rs 91.51 Cr, its India net collection. Mohanlal celebrated the Rs 100 crore milestone on X, calling it a proud moment for Malayalam cinema.

Nelson Dilipkumar. Now, Jr NTR has indirectly confirmed the news. The project will be produced by Naga Vamsi. The news comes just weeks after Nelson Dilipkumar announced that Jailer 2 was officially in production.

Joel Kaplan, Meta’s chief global affairs officer, shared the news on X, stating, “By Monday afternoon, our fact-checking program in the US will be officially over. That means no new fact checks and no fact checkers.” He added, “In place of fact checks, the first Community Notes will start appearing gradually across Facebook, Threads & Instagram, with no penalties attached.”

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Every once in a while, a car comes along that makes you sit up and take notice. That’s not something you’d typically expect from a model that’s been on the market for over 20 years, often playing the role of a backbencher.

«The 'Pet Comfort' (feature) was a huge part of our decision,» Sjostrom says from his station on the outskirts of Minneapolis. «Now, I don't leave here without bringing her with me.» Almost all EVs now have some form of climate control that can be programmed to run when the machine is parked and driverless, another feature electric models can offer that internal combustion ones can't, like a front trunk or fueling at home. The temperature setting, which carmakers have been marketing for years, is now drawing a wide and specific demographic: the devoted dog owner. Lucid Group calls its feature «creature comfort mode,» which «has without a doubt been a great sales tool,» says spokesman Justin Berkowitz.

Hailie Jade Scott has welcomed her first child with her husband Evan McClintock. The Grammy award-winning artist's daughter announced the arrival of her son, Elliot Marshall McClintock, on Instagram on Friday, People magazine reported.

US President Donald Trump imposed a series of sweeping tariffs on countries around the world that could drastically alter the landscape of global trade, and consumer goods like iPhones could be among the hardest hit, analysts said on Thursday, with increases of 30% to 40% if the company were to pass on the cost to consumers. Most iPhones are still made in China, which was hit with a 54% tariff. If those levies persist, Apple has a tough choice: absorb the extra expense or pass it on to customers.

DC Studios movie Superman. The footage, which was first unveiled at CinemaCon 2025 earlier this week, features David Corenswet as Clark Kent or Superman. The almost five-minute long clip gives a glimpse of Superman’s Fortress of Solitude. The movie is set to release on July 11 this year. James Gunn was earlier associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe and directed The Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Ordinarily priced at $20 a month, ChatGPT Plus gives users access to faster response times, higher usage limits, and premium features like GPT-4o, image generation, advanced voice mode, and specialised research tools. These capabilities are now temporarily open to students without charge.

Robert Irwin, the 21-year-old son of the late Steve Irwin, has partnered with Australian underwear brand Bonds for a new campaign launching in the US. The photoshoot features Irwin posing in underwear with snakes and lizards, leading to a controversy and online trolling. The campaign aims to promote the brand's expansion into the American market. Irwin, known for continuing his father's wildlife conservation legacy alongside his mother and sister at Australia Zoo, has been in the public eye since childhood. His latest venture into underwear modelling marks a significant departure from his previous work. Bonds, an Australian brand, chose Irwin and Australian rapper Tkay Maidza for their US launch campaign. The images feature Irwin in various poses, often with reptiles. The photoshoot has generated considerable discussion online, with many expressing surprise at Irwin's appearance. Some social media users commented on their conflicted feelings seeing him in this new light, remembering him as a child on television. “I was born in 1989. My elder eyes shan't not look upon this.”

Manoj Kumar, the veteran Indian actor known for his patriotic films, passed away in Mumbai on April 4. He was 86. The actor was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital since February 21. He suffered a massive heart attack and had been under treatment for decompensated liver cirrhosis. According to a family member, the cremation will take place at Pavan Hans Crematorium in Mumbai on Saturday in the presence of close family members.

Mickey 17, directed by Bong Joon Ho, will soon be available for home viewing. Warner Bros. has announced that the sci-fi film will be released digitally on April 8, with physical copies arriving on May 13.

Marvel Rivals has been confirmed through an official trailer for the game released earlier today. Among the details revealed by the teaser are the new playable characters that will join the game in Season 2. The upcoming season will go live on April 11.

Kim Kardashian has announced her next project, a satirical comedy show Group Chat, which has been signed on by streaming platform Hulu. Hulu has officially handed a pilot order for Group Chat, which will be executive produced and led by La La Anthony, Deadline reported. The show will be written by Black-ish creator Kenya Barris, who will also serve as its executive producer along with Kardashian. Apart from that, the reality TV star will also feature in it.

Nvidia processor, but many details remain under wraps. The company released minimal technical information about its product, although Nvidia released explanations for how its technology drives the hybrid console-operation device.

iOS 19 update.

U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a series of sweeping tariffs on countries around the world that could drastically alter the landscape of global trade, and consumer goods like iPhones could be among the hardest hit, analysts said on Thursday. Most iPhones are still made in China, which was hit with a 54% tariff. If those levies persist, Apple has a tough choice: absorb the extra expense or pass it on to customers. Shares of the company were down more than 8% in the wake of the tariff announcements, putting them on track for their worst day since September 2020. Apple sells more than 220 million iPhones a year; its biggest markets include the United States, China and Europe.

Grand National Festival, one of Britain’s biggest horse racing events, is scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 3 and will run until Saturday, April 5. The event will feature high-stake races and top-tier competitors. The festival promises a thrilling spectacle for racing enthusiasts. Apart from the action on the track, ITV7 is offering a massive jackpot prize pool of £200,000 across the three days. As per reports, racing fans can enter the Jackpot contest for free via the ITV7 app or website. All the people must do is pick seven horses each day for a chance to win the prize.

Upcoming cars in India)This April 14, Volkswagen is launching the Tiguan R-Line, while the MG Cyberster electric sports car is also set for release. Additionally, Citroen is expected to unveil dark edition versions of models like Basalt, C3 and C3 Aircross this month.