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]Prasanth Varma clears the air on his viral post: Wasn’t targeting Ranveer Singh
Published on Jul 09, 2024 01:51 PM IST
Prasanth Varma and Ranveer Singh were slated to work together on a film, Rakshas, but it fell through apparently because of a difference in creative vision.
![Hanu-Man filmmaker Prasanth Varma (L), actor Ranveer Singh (R) Hanu-Man filmmaker Prasanth Varma (L), actor Ranveer Singh (R)](https://cdn.statically.io/img/images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/09/550x309/Prasanth_Varma-Ranveer_Singh_1720511505465_1720511583766.jpg)
Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 12: Prabhas' sci-fi mints ₹521.4 crore
Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 12: Nag Ashwin's Prabhas and Deepika Padukone-starrer has done good business since its release on June 27.
![Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 12: Prabhas as Bhairava with Bujji in a still from the film. Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 12: Prabhas as Bhairava with Bujji in a still from the film.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Kalki_2898_AD_1720453403756_1720453428840.jpeg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:08 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Dulquer Salmaan's Lucky Baskhar gets a new release date for Ganesh Chaturthi
Lucky Baskhar is directed by Venky Atluri of Vaathi, Rang De, and Tholi Prema fame. Lucky Baskhar will be released in multiple languages.
![Dulquer Salmaan in a still from Lucky Baskhar. Dulquer Salmaan in a still from Lucky Baskhar.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Lucky_Bhaskar_1720448525610_1720448543728.jpeg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 08:38 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Sudheer Babu, Kartikeya apologise for collaborating with controversial YouTuber
Well-known YouTuber Praneeth Hanumanthu has been called out for making a ‘joke’ on pedophilia. Sai Dharam Tej, Manchu Manoj and Nara Rohith also called him out.
![Kartikeya and Sudheer Babu have collaborated with Praneeth Hanumanthu in the past. Kartikeya and Sudheer Babu have collaborated with Praneeth Hanumanthu in the past.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Karthikeya_Sudheer_Babu_1720440695836_1720440715898.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 06:24 PM IST
Who is Ma Dong-seok, Prabhas' next potential co-star in Spirit
Ma Dong-seok is a South Korean actor known for his work in Train to Busan and Eternals. Buzz is that he has been roped in for Prabhas' next film, Spirit.
![Ma Dong-seok might be roped in for Prabhas' Spirit with Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Ma Dong-seok might be roped in for Prabhas' Spirit with Sandeep Reddy Vanga.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Prabhas_Ma_Dong_1720432384519_1720432393604.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 05:06 PM IST
FIR filed on YouTuber for ‘pedophilia joke’ after Sai Dharam Tej's post
Famous YouTuber Praneeth Hanumantu received flak for joking about child sexual abuse and pedophilia in a live session with other YouTubers.
![Manchu Manoj, Sai Dharam Tej, Nara Rohith call out YouTuber Praneeth Hanumantu. Manchu Manoj, Sai Dharam Tej, Nara Rohith call out YouTuber Praneeth Hanumantu.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Praneeth_Hanumanthu_Tollywood_celebs_1720429254656_1720429274107.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 03:06 PM IST
Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office day 11: Prabhas, Amitabh film crosses ₹900 cr
Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office day 11: Nag Ashwin's sci-fi dystopian film is inching closer to the ₹1000 crore mark worldwide in all languages.
![Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office day 11: Amitabh Bachchan plays Ashwatthama in Kalki 2898 AD. Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office day 11: Amitabh Bachchan plays Ashwatthama in Kalki 2898 AD.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/Kalki_worldwide_box_office_1720425542092_1720425593340.jpeg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 02:27 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Nag Ashwin reveals these 2 Hollywood movies inspired Kalki 2898 AD
Nag Ashwin's dystopian sci-fi epic Kalki 2898 AD is being lauded for its worldbuilding. Many have compared it to the magical world of Harry Potter.
![Nag Ashwin says Kalki 2898 AD isn't inspired by Harry Potter Nag Ashwin says Kalki 2898 AD isn't inspired by Harry Potter](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/kalki_5_1720404945803_1720406339008.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 08:11 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Devansh Sharma
Sai Dharam Tej calls out YouTuber for disgusting joke on child: ‘Beyond scary’
Sai Dharam Tej requested Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments to monitor online child safety. The actor will be next seen in Gaanja Shankar.
![Sai Dharam Tej schooled a YouTuber over inappropriate joke about child. Sai Dharam Tej schooled a YouTuber over inappropriate joke about child.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/Sai_Dharam_Tej_movie_1708321632110_1720362495602.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:14 PM IST
Jwala Gutta asks Samantha ‘will you take responsibility’ for fatality
Badminton player Jwala Gutta and music composer Ricky Kej are among the celebrities who questioned Samantha Ruth Prabhu's recent medical prescription.
![Jwala Gutta slams Samantha Ruth Prabhu for her medical advice Jwala Gutta slams Samantha Ruth Prabhu for her medical advice](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/MixCollage-07-Jul-2024-08-24-AM-7457_1720320901600_1720320914198.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:24 AM IST
Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 9: Film grosses ₹800 crore
Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 9: The film is unstoppable in India as well as globally. Here's how much the movie minted across countries.
![Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 9: The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Prabhas. Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 9: The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and Prabhas.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/Kalki_2898_AD_US_tickets_1719135280901_1720253792459.jpg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 02:11 PM IST
Netflix announces documentary on SS Rajamouli
Netflix announces documentary on SS Rajamouli
![Netflix announces documentary on SS Rajamouli Netflix announces documentary on SS Rajamouli](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/20/148x111/Entertainment_News_1716196587643_1716196587841.jpeg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 01:40 PM IST
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Kalki 2898 AD: Prabhas wanted Amitabh Bachchan to hit him, reveals Nag Ashwin
Kalki 2898 AD: Director Nag Ashwin praised Prabhas and called him a ‘secure’ actor. Prabhas plays Bhairava in the sci-fi epic.
![Kalki 2898 AD released in theatres on June 27. Kalki 2898 AD released in theatres on June 27.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/prabhas_1720186079943_1720186080383.jpg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 08:44 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Santanu Das
Kalki 2898 AD actor on if Kyra is still alive; reveals what Nag Ashwin told her
In the second half of Kalki 2898 AD, it is hinted that Kyra dies; but fan theories suggest otherwise. So, is Malayalam actor Anna Ben a part of the sequel?
![Kalki 2898 AD: Anna Ben plays rebel Kyra in the Prabhas-starrer. Kalki 2898 AD: Anna Ben plays rebel Kyra in the Prabhas-starrer.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/148x111/210624-annaben-22_1720078060706_1720078120645.jpg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 06:12 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Sanya
Nag Ashwin answers 5 burning questions about Kalki 2898 AD and its sequel
Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan in the lead roles. The film will have a sequel.
![Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan in Kalki 2898 AD.
Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan in Kalki 2898 AD.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/Kalki_2898_AD_new_trailer_1718980421831_1719852664292_1720185607936.jpg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 06:12 AM IST
Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 9: Prabhas' film rakes in ₹431 crore
Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 9: Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD made ₹414.85 crore in its first week, earning ₹431.75 crore on Friday.
![Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 9: Prabhas plays Bhairava in the film. Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 9: Prabhas plays Bhairava in the film.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/Kalki_2898_AD_1720194277242_1720194277534.jpeg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 10:13 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 8: Amitabh film makes ₹774 cr
Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 8: Nag Ashwin's dystopian film has been doing well since its release on June 27.
![Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 8: Amitabh Bachchan plays Ashwatthama in the film. Kalki 2898 AD worldwide box office collection day 8: Amitabh Bachchan plays Ashwatthama in the film.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/Kalki_2898_AD_amitabh_1720182531124_1720182543507.jpeg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 06:45 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Kalki 2898 AD: Nag Ashwin calls Deepika Padukone's fire scene his most favourite
Kalki 2898 AD director Nag Ashwin talked in detail about shooting the fire sequence involving Deepika Padukone.
![Nag Ashwin praised Deepika Padukone's performance in the fire sequence in Kalki 2898 AD. Nag Ashwin praised Deepika Padukone's performance in the fire sequence in Kalki 2898 AD.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/nag_1720180689990_1720180690362.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 05:43 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Santanu Das
Did Kamal Haasan's Supreme Yaskin from Kalki 2898 AD almost look like this?
Ajay Sreekumar, a UAE-based concept artist, shared these rejected designs of Kamal Haasan's Supreme Yaskin for Kalki 2898 AD.
![Kamal Haasan plays the leader of the Complex in the film. Kamal Haasan plays the leader of the Complex in the film.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/Kamal_Haasan_Supreme_Yaskin_rejected_looks_1720176145827_1720176157248.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 05:23 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Bimbisara prequel to feature Kalyan Ram; fans confused about director change
Mallidi Vassishta directed the 2022 film Bimbisara, which was a massive hit. Fans are unhappy with Anil Paduri's taking over directorial duties for the prequel.
![Kalyan Ram's hit film Bimbisara is getting a prequel. Kalyan Ram's hit film Bimbisara is getting a prequel.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/Bimbisara_prequel_1720172151173_1720172163961.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 03:59 PM IST
Next big pan-India hit: After Kalki 2898 AD, can Pushpa 2, Devara strike gold?
Kalki 2898 AD is perhaps just the beginning of this south pan-Indian film success this year, with a diverse line-up of films waiting for release. Take a look.
![Suriya's Kanguva, Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 and Jr NTR's Devara are lined up for release this year. Suriya's Kanguva, Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 and Jr NTR's Devara are lined up for release this year.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/pushpa2_1720172781494_1720172781925.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 03:34 PM IST
Ricky Kej supports ‘Liver Doc’ for calling out Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Grammy Award-winning music composer Ricky Kej says ‘Liver Doc,' who called out Samantha Ruth Prabhu, may have been rude but he wasn't ‘completely wrong.’
![Ricky Kej supports 'Liver Doc' who called out Samantha Ruth Prabhu Ricky Kej supports 'Liver Doc' who called out Samantha Ruth Prabhu](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/MixCollage-05-Jul-2024-02-04-PM-2458_1720168464931_1720168477463.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 02:46 PM IST
Rashmika Mandanna digs up a suitcase of cash in her first look from Kubera
Sekhar Kammula’s Kubera also stars Dhanush and Nagarjuna in the lead roles. Rashmika Mandanna’s first look was released on Friday.
![Rashmika Mandanna in her first look from Kubera. Rashmika Mandanna in her first look from Kubera.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/Rashmika_Mandanna_Kubera_1720166581405_1720166600907.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 01:59 PM IST
Sorry Mahesh Babu fans, Nag Ashwin isn't casting him as Krishna in Kalki series
After watching Kalki 2898 AD, fans speculated whether Mahesh Babu is the silhouetted figure shown as Krishna. Now, director Nag Ashwin has cleared the air.
![Mahesh Babu won't play Krishna in Kalki 2898 AD franchise Mahesh Babu won't play Krishna in Kalki 2898 AD franchise](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/MixCollage-05-Jul-2024-11-15-AM-2602_1720158497585_1720158510262.jpg)
Published on Jul 05, 2024 11:19 AM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Devansh Sharma
Samantha Ruth Prabhu issues clarification on nebuliser post after backlash
Samantha Ruth Prabhu has issued a clarification after doctors slammed her for propagating dangerous medical practices.
![Samantha Ruth Prabhu has talked about why she posted about the nebulisation technique. Samantha Ruth Prabhu has talked about why she posted about the nebulisation technique.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/samantha_ruth_prabhu_1720160923195_1720160923406.png)
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 11:59 AM IST
Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 8: Prabhas' dystopian film makes ₹414 cr
Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 8: Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD stars Prabhas, Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. The film has done good business so far.
![Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 8: Prabhas plays a bounty hunter called Bhairava in the film. Kalki 2898 AD box office collection day 8: Prabhas plays a bounty hunter called Bhairava in the film.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/148x111/Kalki_2898_AD_new_2_1720105738251_1720105862632.jpeg)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 10:08 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Neeshita Nyayapati
Kalki 2898 AD: Nag Ashwin teases key details about Part 2
Kalki 2898 AD: Director Nag Ashwin gave a fresh update about planning for the sequel of the sci-fi spectacle days after its theatrical release in India.
![Nag Ashwin has talked about the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD. Nag Ashwin has talked about the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/148x111/NAG_1689946704874_1720099768780.jpg)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 07:26 PM IST
HT Entertainment Desk | Edited by Santanu Das
After Kalki 2898 AD, Reddit says Brahmastra makers 'didn't respect' Amitabh
Amitabh Bachchan was seen as Ranbir Kapoor aka Shiva's mentor in Ayan Mukerj's Brahmastra; he plays the character of Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD.
![Amitabh Bachchan in Karan Johar-backed Brahmastra (left) and as Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD. Amitabh Bachchan in Karan Johar-backed Brahmastra (left) and as Ashwatthama in Nag Ashwin's Kalki 2898 AD.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/148x111/amitabh_kalki_brahmastra_1720089752233_1720089767966.jpg)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 04:56 PM IST
Ram Charan, Upasana provide insurance to over 500 members of dancers' union
Choreographer Jani Master took to social media to share that Ram Charan and Upasana Konidela had a unique birthday gift for him this year.
![Upasana Konidela and Ram Charan had a unique gift for a choreographer. Upasana Konidela and Ram Charan had a unique gift for a choreographer.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/148x111/Ram_Charan_Upasana_donation_1720086648244_1720086680354.jpg)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 04:16 PM IST
Pawan Kalyan clarifies if he'll complete his films after becoming Deputy CM
Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan held a public meeting in his constituency, Pithapuram, on Wednesday. When asked about his film career, here's what he said.
![Pawan Kalyan addressed the topic of making films after becoming Deputy CM.(ANI) Pawan Kalyan addressed the topic of making films after becoming Deputy CM.(ANI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/04/148x111/Pawan_Kalyan_1720081999422_1720081999611.jpg)
Published on Jul 04, 2024 04:11 PM IST