Border 2 box office: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan's film earns over Rs 40 crores
Sunny Deol’s Border 2 is dominating the box office, earning Rs 72.69 cr in just two days. With strong word-of-mouth and the Republic Day weekend ahead, the war drama is expected to cross Rs 100 cr and register the biggest opening weekend of 2026
25 January,2026 02:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPopular Odia music composer and singer Abhijit Majumdar died at 54 while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar. Hospitalised for months, he suffered septic shock and cardiac arrest
25 January,2026 02:12 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIPalaash Muchhal has sent a Rs 10 crore defamation notice to Vidnyan Mane over alleged Rs 40 lakh Sangli fraud claims, calling them false and malicious, denying wrongdoing, and stating he will pursue legal action to protect his personal and professional reputation
25 January,2026 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNikki Tamboli and Arbaz Patel join reality show The 50, bringing bold personalities and competitive experience. Nikki promises strategy, honesty, and fearless gameplay, while Arbaz enters with clarity shaped by past shows
25 January,2026 01:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDays after announcing their separation, Mahhi Vij gifted daughter Tara a Rs 50 lakh Mini Cooper, calling it a cherished memory. Jay Bhanushali publicly congratulated them, earning praise for respectful co parenting and showing family bonds remain strong despite personal changes
25 January,2026 01:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe clip showed Riddhima walking towards the mandap in the company of her brother, Ranbir. Commemorating her special day when she stepped into a new life 20 years ago with the blessings of her parents
25 January,2026 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSTo this, Kapoor recreated his iconic mimic from the Golmaal movie to which everyone started laughing. Riteish said “jinko samj nahi aya vo ye bole A E I O U.”
25 January,2026 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSRoshan Mathew celebrates his latest release and looks forward to Kankhajura season 2. Reflecting on his multilingual career, he discusses differing film cultures, evolving budgets in Malayalam cinema, and defends Geetu Mohandas amid mixed reactions to her upcoming film Toxic
25 January,2026 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma‘Amaran’ director Rajkumar Perisamy puts his Hindi debut on hold amid Kartik Aaryan date issues, shifts focus to Dhanush film
25 January,2026 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuRanvir Shorey praises Saurabh Shukla as a mentor-like collaborator, reflects on losing roles due to his outspoken views, notes increased competition in today’s industry, confirms Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 with original cast, and stresses supporting meaningful, well-written projects
25 January,2026 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesEntertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It's time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events.
24 January,2026 07:35 PM IST | Aakruti BaglaSpotted in the city: It's time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. (All Pics/ Yogen Shah)
24 January,2026 09:13 PM IST | Athulya NambiarImran Khan revealed he was rejected for Delhi 6 before his debut as filmmakers were unwilling to back an untested newcomer. He said he strongly related to the role and was deeply disappointed at missing the opportunity
24 January,2026 10:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHave you heard? Sonu Nigam reacts to Sandese Aate Hain's recreation for Border 2
HaHe further underlined the emotional weight of the franchise, adding that it tells “true stories of our soldiers and our victory”, making the song inseparable from its soul. Verdict? The melody stays — only the stitching changes.ve you heard?
25 January,2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamBorder 2: Sunny Deol fans arrive in tractors to watch war drama
Fans turned up in tractors to watch Sunny Deol’s Border 2, with viral videos recalling the frenzy seen during Gadar 2. The film opened strong, collecting Rs 32.10 crore in India on Day 1
24 January,2026 07:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKamaal R Khan firing case: Actor sent to police custody till January 27
KRK has been sent to police custody till January 27 after bullets were recovered from a residential building in Oshiwara. Forensic analysis suggested the shots were fired from his nearby bungalow
24 January,2026 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShah Rukh Khan confirms Christmas release for King, drops new visuals from film
Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand have locked Christmas weekend for King, setting up a massive year-end release. The announcement coincides with Pathaan’s third anniversary, fuelling excitement around the duo’s reunion
24 January,2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVikram Bhatt, daughter Krishna booked in financial fraud case of Rs 13.5 crore
Vikram Bhatt and his daughter Krishna Bhatt have been booked by Mumbai Police for allegedly cheating a businessman of Rs 13.5 crore. The Economic Offences Wing has taken over the investigation
24 January,2026 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHarmanpreet Kaur praises Mardaani 3, demands action for crimes against women
Mardaani 3 will highlight the issue of young girls aged 8-9 years, from low-income groups, who are kidnapped for a specific reason from across our country
24 January,2026 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentInside Farah Khan’s 'The 50' House: A Full Tour of the Royal Palace Set | Where
Step inside The 50's Grand "Mahal". Mid-Day gives you a FULL TOUR of the massive palace set for her new reality show, hosted by Farah Khan. From the grand entrance hall to the lush lawns where "The Lion" watches every move, this is luxury like you’ve never seen on Indian TV.
Richa Chadha sports bob for new OTT project, shoot begins in February
Richa Chadha was seen sporting a chic, shorter hairstyle to embrace a brand new look for an upcoming project that she is set to shoot from the first week of February
23 January,2026 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSNitin Rao praises Taskaree co-star Emraan Hashmi for his calm approach
Nitin Rao has worked on projects like Kaun Pravin Tambe?, Darbar, and Samrat Prithviraj, but his Taskaree character is rough, tough, and deeply entrenched in crime
22 January,2026 01:49 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSDaldal trailer: Bhumi Pednekar shines in a gritty and gory thriller
The trailer of Bhumi Pednekar's upcoming thriller Daldal was released on Wednesday. It delivers a gritty, adrenaline-fueled descent into the harrowing world, where she investigates a series of brutal, meticulously orchestrated murders
21 January,2026 11:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKohrra 2 Barun Sobti's Inspector Garundi to answer to a different boss
Season 2 also marks an important creative evolution for the series. Sudip Sharma, the visionary creator and showrunner of Kohrra, steps into the director’s chair (alongside Faisal Rahman)
20 January,2026 12:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTaskaree: Writer Vipul K Rawal reveals they met real-life smugglers
‘Taskaree: The Smuggler’s Web’ writer and former Indian Navy sailor Vipul K Rawal opens up about getting rare access for the story. He reveals they met real-life smugglers and customs officers
20 January,2026 11:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRFreedom at Midnight 2 actor Anurag Thakur reflects on his career and series
‘Freedom at Midnight 2’ actor Anurag Thakur on how Nikkhil Advani said he found his Manoj Bajpayee in him. The actor talks to mid-day about his approach, tackling the lull between projects, and why theatre remains his first love.
20 January,2026 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamYungblud gets teary-eyed as Indian fans sing along at Lollapalooza India
During his first-ever India performance at Lollapalooza, Yungblud got emotional, moved by the overwhelming love from fans singing along. He invited a young fan on stage, paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and promised to return
25 January,2026 03:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMasters of the Universe trailer: Nicholas Galitzine battles Jared Leto
Sony Pictures Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios unveil the first trailer for Masters of the Universe, marking the powerful return of one of pop culture’s most iconic franchises to the big screen
23 January,2026 01:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKaley Cuoco was really scared to leave daughter alone to shoot a film
Kaley Cuoco was away from her daughter for two months last year as she filmed mystery thriller series Vanished, and praised her partner for making it easier
23 January,2026 11:12 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSWill Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith step out for date in Paris
Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith were recently seen spending time together in the French capital. They enjoyed a romantic night out during their getaway
23 January,2026 10:48 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSOscars 2026: Timothee Chalamet sets record with 3 nominations
Timothee Chalamet is nominated alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Ethan Hawke, Michael B. Jordan and Wagner Moura. His previous bids were for Call Me by Your Name (making him the third-youngest nominee at 22) and A Complete Unknown
23 January,2026 10:23 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSAmid split from Keith Urban, Nicole Kidman vacations in Antarctica
Nicole Kidman has visited all seven continents, with Antarctica being the last on her travel list. She recently ticked it off her checklist by vacationing there with her daughters
23 January,2026 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSSpiltsVilla X6 star Diksha Pawar slams rumours of dating Ayush Yadav
Diksha Pawar has also been involved in a tussle with fellow contestant Akanksha, following which the opposing team has allegedly been running a negative campaign against her
24 January,2026 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBalika Vadhu’s Neha Marda talks about losing confidence post pregnancy
Neha Marda, who turned an entrepreneur, appeared on Shark Tank India, where she pitched her personal care brand and opened up about the deeply personal reason behind starting the venture
24 January,2026 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAshnoor Kaur speaks about body shaming in Bigg Boss 19
Ashnoor Kaur, who started acting at four-and-a-half years old, opened up about her journey of self-acceptance, body image, and confidence in a candid conversation with Soha Ali Khan on her podcast
24 January,2026 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe 50: Ridhima Pandit confirmed as one of the contestants of upcoming show
The 50: Ridhima Pandit, famed for her courage and strategic gameplay, enters the high-stakes reality show. With experience from Khatron Ke Khiladi and OTT projects, she’s set to be a strong contender
23 January,2026 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEkta Kaul makes a comeback on TV with Hui Gumm Yaadein, talks about her role
Hui Gumm Yaadein – Ek Doctor, Do Zindagiyaan, Ekta Kaul plays his ex-wife Srishti, a strong woman torn between past pain and a possible second chance, marking Kaul’s powerful comeback in a story about love, loss, and renewal
23 January,2026 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentExclusive | After Pandya Store, Shiny Doshi returns to TV with The 50
After a three-year TV break, Shiny Doshi returns with reality show The 50, eager to show her real self, embrace unpredictability, face intense competition with confidence, and connect with audiences beyond scripted roles
23 January,2026 06:34 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti SampatTovino Thomas's Pallichattambi makers accused of dumping waste in river
Tovino Thomas’s Pallichattambi landed in controversy after waste from a film set was allegedly dumped near the Malankara Reservoir in Idukki. Locals complained, and visuals of the debris soon surfaced on social media
24 January,2026 05:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe RajaSaab producer files complaint over derogatory remarks
The RajaSaaProducer SKN has filed a complaint in Hyderabad after he, the film and its actors were trolled following the film's release. The producer has raised objections regarding the derogatory comments, calling them malicious acts
24 January,2026 02:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAI-generated video of Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur's wedding goes viral
Amid reports of Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur tying the knot next month, a video of the alleged couple performing wedding rituals has gone viral. The AI-generated video also shows Vijay, Trisha, Shruti Haasan, Dulquer Salmaan, and Ajith in attendance
24 January,2026 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMahesh Babu calls Priyanka Chopra 'formidable' in The Bluff
Mahesh Babu couldn't help but shower praises on Priyanka Chopra after witnessing the recently released trailer of her swashbuckler pirate action thriller The Bluff
24 January,2026 11:53 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSSarvam Maya OTT release: When and where to watch Nivin Pauly's blockbuster film
Nivin Pauly’s Sarvam Maya, which became his biggest blockbuster with Rs 150 crore worldwide, is set to stream on JioHotstar from January 30, 2026. The film marked his long-awaited comeback after years of box office struggles
23 January,2026 07:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMammootty announces title of his next with Adoor Gopalakrishna, check out
Mammootty has announced Padayaatra, his fourth collaboration with legendary filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan, sparking excitement after nearly 30 years since their last film together. The film features an ensemble cast and is backed by Mammootty Kampany and Wayfarer Films
23 January,2026 06:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent