Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra explains the importance of cinema

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is witnessing an explosive response even before release, with advance bookings crossing nearly ₹29 crore for Day 1. Theatre chains are adding late-night and even 2 AM shows to meet the unprecedented demand. The film sold over 1.74 lakh tickets in a single day, pushing collections up rapidly and putting it on track to challenge records set by Animal. With IMAX and premium formats filling fast, the buzz around this spy thriller is reaching fever pitch.

The Academy Awards red carpet once again turned Hollywood into the world’s most glamorous runway as celebrities arrived in show-stopping couture looks. Flashbulbs lit up the carpet while designers and stylists battled for the night’s biggest fashion moment. From daring high-fashion statements to timeless movie-star elegance, a select group of celebrities emerged as the best-dressed stars of the Oscars, dominating conversations across social media and entertainment media.

A surprising moment at the White House is now going viral after Olympic bobsled champion Kaillie Humphries stunned U.S. President Donald Trump during a Women’s History Month event. Standing beside First Lady Melania Trump, Humphries unexpectedly presented Trump with the prestigious Order of Ikkos medal, a special honor Olympic medalists give to someone who contributed to their journey. The surprise gesture appeared to catch Trump completely off guard, with the president looking visibly moved as he accepted the medal.