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Sonic the Hedgehog 3, actor Idris Elba, known for his role as Knuckles the Echidna in the movie, has responded to reports of Keanu Reeves possibly joining the cast as Shadow the Hedgehog.

Himachal Pradesh BJP Sunday filed a complaint against the Congress and the Hamirpur Youth Congress Club for allegedly portraying actor and BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut, in a negative light by using pictures from her films. The BJP urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to initiate appropriate legal action against them for using objectionable, scandalous and offensive language on social media. In its complaint to the ECI, with copy to the Himachal chief electoral officer, the BJP alleged that the Congress has directed its various wings to assassinate the character of Kangana on social media. The Hamirpur Youth Congress Club has used a picture of Kangana from her «artistic pursuits» to portray her as a negative character and posted «derogatory double meaning remarks». The complaint filed by BJP state media in-charge Karan Nanda cited the repeated instances of alleged «serious violations» of the provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860; Representation of People Act (RPA), 1951; and the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by the Congress leaders.

Ekta Kapoor's film Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2 received a lukewarm response at the box office. According to a report by Sacnilk, the movie earned around 12 lakhs in India net on its second day of release. The movie further had an overall 5.56% Hindi Occupancy on Saturday.

₹135.04 crore) and Radhe Shyam ( ₹151 crore), both starring Prabhas, Akshay Kumar’s Samrat Prithviraj ( ₹68.07 crore) and more recently Bade Miyan Chote Miyan ( ₹47.52 crore), Salman Khan’s Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan ( ₹101.44 crore), Ranveer Singh’s ’83 ( ₹103.68 crore) and Cirkus ( ₹35.79 crore) and Shroff’s Ganapath ( ₹11.09 crore) and Heropanti 2 ( ₹24.91 crore), among others, proved to be disasters at the box office despite much hype and anticipation. Trade experts said there is caution on the part of both stars and makers who want the project to first seem feasible on paper before making announcements.

₹15 lakh on day one of its release as per industry tracker Sacnilk. Released on April 19, film LSD2 witnessed an overall occupancy of 5.48%.

Narendra Modi on Saturday dubbed the Congress a vine that does not have roots or branches but sucks dry those who lend support to it. Addressing a rally in Parbhani in Maharashtra's Marathwada region, Modi said the 2024 Lok Sabha elections are all about making India a developed and self-reliant country. In just 10 years, India has traversed a long road of development, said the BJP's star campaigner. The Parbhani Lok Sabha constituency will go to polls in the second phase on April 26.

Chelsea fanclub is gearing up to pay tribute to Abhradeep Saha aka the ‘Angry Rantman’. The football and film commentator passed away on 14 April. Tom Overend, the owner of the website ‘TheChelsSocial’, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday and revealed that he had been able to get in touch with the YouTuber’s family and is arranging a tribute. “It has been possible to put his family in touch with Chelsea to arrange a tribute to Abhradeep at Stamford Bridge at an upcoming game and get him included in the Matchday program. I will keep everybody updated on which game. Thank you so much for the support.” reads the tweet. The post went viral on the microblogging site and gained more than 467K views and 22K likes. Netizens flooded the comment section and praised Overend for this thoughtful gesture. “Thank you so much Tom. This means so much to every one of us..” read one reply.

Odia film actor Varsha Priyadarshini, for the upcoming Odisha assembly elections. While announcing the sixth list of candidates for the assembly elections, the ruling party in the state denied nomination to seven sitting MLAs. Priyadarshini, who joined the BJD on Thursday, got a ticket for the Barchana assembly segment, while Congress turncoat Ganeswar Behera, will contest from Kendrapara as a nominee of the ruling party. The Odia film star replaced sitting MLA Amarprasad Satpathy.

₹51.2 crore net during its nine-day run in theatres, according to Sacnilk. As per the latest estimates, the film has crossed ₹80 crore mark at the worldwide box office. The movie was released in theatres on April 11 while its premier shows debuted on April 10.

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Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) enthusiasts may have reason to rejoice as speculations suggest that the release date for Avengers 5 is unlikely to face further delays amidst Phase 5 project shifts. Despite Marvel's decision to postpone several Phase 5 endeavors to 2025 and beyond, Avengers 5 appears poised to maintain its current release schedule.

Salman Khan's Bandra residence aimed to intimidate the superstar rather than “causing harm or taking his life", newswire PTI reported. Initial evidence and preliminary investigations, as per the PTI report, suggest that Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21) were allegedly contracted by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang to execute the shooting.

teacher when the headmistress was undergoing a beauty regimen in the cooking area of primary school. Sangeeta Singh, the headmistress of a primary school located in Dandamau village of Bighapur block, was getting a facial done instead of taking her scheduled academic session. With an intent to catch the headmistress in the midst of facial process, an assistant teacher Anam Khan walked into the cooking area and filmed a video while crossing Sangeeta Singh when the final steps of facial were being done.

₹48.20 crore on the 7th day of its release, according to Sacnilk. As per early estimates, the movie earned around 2.50 Cr India net on its seventh day for its Hindi original and all dubbed versions combined. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manushi Chhillar.

Dakota Johnson, renowned for her role in Fifty Shades of Grey, delves into a project showcasing her acting prowess. Daddio emerges as the ideal platform for this display, focusing on a profound exchange between two characters during a cab ride in New York City. Plot

Natalia Dyer's latest film, 'Chestnut,' is set to hit theaters in 2024, showcasing a compelling queer love triangle. The movie, which wrapped in 2021, features Dyer alongside Rachel Keller and Danny Ramirez. Release Date

Participant, the activist film and television studio that has financed Oscar winners and socially conscious documentaries, is closing its doors after 20 years

Jerry Seinfeld’s upcoming Netflix comedy will be featured during this weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach as rookie Linus Lundqvist will drive a car painted to look like a Pop-Tart in recognition of the movie “Unfrosted.”

Now You See Me 3', a report by The Hollywood Reporter said. Cast

Netflix has kicked off production for the action thriller Ad Vitam, featuring French star Guillaume Canet in the lead role. Production Team

Extraction 3" is likely to witness 'Tyler Rake' Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba in pivotal roles, as per a report in Collider. However, makers are yet to confirm a third installment. In the action-packed thriller «Extraction,» Idris Elba assumes the enigmatic role of The Man in the Suit, a character shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Tasked with a mission of utmost importance, The Man in the Suit enlists the skills of Tyler Rake, portrayed by Chris Hemsworth, a seasoned mercenary known for his unwavering determination and lethal expertise.