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Pineapples are famously prickly – and thus everyone doesn’t find it an easy fruit to handle. Many people prefer to buy manually pre-cut pineapples to avoid extra hassle. But what if there were a machine that could do this for you in front of your eyes? A video by an Indian vlogger recently featured one such device at a supermarket in Germany. Vaishali Dutt was left highly impressed with the automated system that gave her a ready-to-eat pineapple in just a few seconds. “POV: Germany living in 2050. Casually cutting pineapples in a supermarket,” reads the text on the reel.The video shows how the machine works. The woman places the prickly fruit in a dedicated slot and shuts the small door in front of it. She places a transparent container in another slot to collect it later. She presses a specific button, and the machine then peels and cores the pineapple. It is deposited in the container a few moments later, and it looks perfectly ready to consume without any mess for the customer. The vlogger noted, “Who needs a knife when Germany has machines like this?”

New Delhi:

Rashmika Mandanna announced the title of her Pan-India film Mysaa on Friday. A blood-smeared Rashmika’s fierce look will surely make an impact on your mind. 

What’s Happening

• After teasing her viewers with an oblique image of herself in the first poster, Rashmika Mandanna announced the title of her new film with another gripping poster.
• In the poster, a blood-smeared Rashmika Mandanna is seen sporting a sword (with bloodstains on it) and looking into the camera fiercely.
• She described her character and wrote, “I always try to give you something new… something different… something exciting.. And this… This is one of those…
• “A character I’ve never played before… a world I’ve never stepped into… and a version of me that even I hadn’t met till now..
• “It’s fierce.. it’s intense and it’s extremely raw.. I am so nervous and super excited, I genuinely cannot wait for you to see what we’re going to be creating.. This is just the beginnin.”About Mysaa 
• Produced by Unformula Films, Rashmika seems to play a warrior in the film. 
• While speaking about Mysaa, director Rawindra Pulle said, “Mysaa is a product of two years of hardwork. We wanted to get every detail of the world, the aesthetics, the characters and the story right. And now, we are ready to tell this story to the world.”
• In A Nutshell
• Rashmika Mandanna has announced the title of her pan-India film. It’s titled Mysaa. Rashmika is seen sporting a fierce look in the poster.

Author Chetan Bhagat has come out in support of Punjabi star Diljit Dosanjh, who is in the middle of a raging controversy about the casting of Pakistani star Hania Aamir in his latest film Sardaar Ji 3.

The film released in international territories today, skipping an India debut amid India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, a series of retaliatory air strikes by India on Pakistan terror camps.

Calls for banning Sardaar Ji 3 and Diljit Dosanjh have strengthened since the trailer, also featuring Hania Aamir, dropped on social media on Sunday.

At the NDTV Creators’ Manch on Friday, Chetan Bhagat said, “I love Diljit. he is one of the truly exceptionally talented individuals. I admire him. He sticks to his principles. He wanted to be in Bollywood, but he didn’t cut his hair… He still became a star. It’s not a joke, anyone can get tempted. His music, his concerts, his reels are hilarious.”

At the event, the author and speaker said banning a film which also belongs to the production crew doesn’t make sense.

“That film is not Diljit’s alone. No film just belongs to the actor. At least 300 people must have worked on the film. Even if you have an issue with Diljit, penalising those people is not fair, so much money has gone into it. Banning a film is too much. You don’t like the film, don’t watch it. The calls for his boycott are highly unfair.”

Chetan Bhagat also said, “We don’t need to hate anyone to keep our country safe.

For decades, Mark lived with blindness, but an unforeseen miracle restored his sight. Even with the contagious joy, Mark kept his restored sight a secret, choosing to go back to observing his world. However, in a short period of time, he came across disturbing truths that questioned everything he believed in. After discovering the shocking truth that Mark had been hiding, his children called 911.A confidential decision

Mark’s choice to conceal his restored sight transformed the way he interacted with his surroundings.

He wanted to see if he could identify any changes, any changes that hadn’t been mentioned. Every noise on the ground seemed more intense, every shadow clearer. The ability to see again seemed like a superpower he needed to safeguard.

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New Delhi:

After the severe backlash towards Sardaar Ji 3 over the casting of Pakistani actress Hania Aamir opposite Diljit Dosanjh, producer and Managing Director of White Hill Studios Gunbir Singh Sidhu opens up on casting her and the harsh criticism being faced from the film association.

Diljit Dosanjh was widely trolled on social media and elsewhere after Hania Aamir’s casting came to light.

Film bodies in India have called for a ban on the film in the country in light of the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025.FWICE, a film industry worker’s union, issued a new directive against Diljit Dosanjh and fellow Sardaar Ji 3 producers Gunbir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu and director Amar Hundal after the trailer of the film revealed that Pakistani actor Hania Aamir is part of its cast.

Reacting to the social media outburst and such harsh reactions, the producer tells NDTV, “Those who are actively involved in the film industry and are aware of day-to-day activities, know that this film was shot in February-March 2025 itself. We shot it in the UK. There was no such atmosphere at that time, work was going on normally between the two countries. The whole atmosphere was normal. There was no restriction from the Government of India or any other institution.”

New Delhi:

Dhanush’s Kuberaa has been consistent in its numbers at the box office. The film, which released in theatres on June 20, minted Rs 48.50 crore at the box office over the weekend.

Breaking Down The Weekend Collections

• Kuberaa opened its collection with Rs 14.75 crore at the box office.
• The film raked in Rs 16.5 crore on Saturday (June 21) and 17.25 crore on Sunday. The total earnings of the film now reach at Rs 48.50 crore. 
• As per Sacnilk, the film (Telugu version) recorded 80.06 % occupancy on Sunday afternoon shows. The momentum retained with 80.19 % footfall in evening shows, while the night shows recorded 70.64% in nights.
• The film is yet to make a mark in the Hindi belt as the earnings from this version range from Rs 23 lakh to 0.3 crore. 

Background

Kuberaa is a crime drama directed by Sekhar Kammula, who co-wrote the screenplay with Chaithanya Pingali. Produced by Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations, the film was simultaneously shot in Telugu and Tamil. It stars Dhanush, Nagarjuna, Rashmika Mandanna, Jim Sarbh and Dalip Tahil.

In A Nutshell

Dhanush’s film is marching towards Rs 50 crore at the box office.

New Delhi:

Ankita Lokhande might be expecting her first child with husband Vicky Jain. The speculation started spreading like a wildfire after a recent episode of the comedy-based cooking show Laughter Chefs Season 2. 

The clip posted by a media outlet on Instagram shows the Laughter Chefs 2 contestants discussing a dish.

Addressing a cook present at the reality show, Krushna Abhishek said, “Apne kaha tha iss mein Middle-Eastern taste chahiye. Woh ek special ingredient mere haath lag chuka hai. (You said that this dish will require a Middle-Eastern touch. For that, I have got my hands on a special ingredient).”

To this, Ankita Lokhande revealed that she had also brought the same component.

“Main khoj kar layi (I searched and brought it),” she shared. The ingredient in question was Borkut, an Indian jujube. 

In a playful competition, Krushna Abhishek snatched the ingredient from Ankita Lokhande and ran away. That’s when the Pavitra Rishta actress made the shocking claim. While chasing behind Krushna, she exclaimed, “Mai pregnant hoon. Bhaag nahi sakti. (I am pregnant. I cannot run).”

Krushna Abhishek was visibly taken aback by the remark.

“Aaj humare ghar mei aa raha lalla hai (Today, we will be welcoming a boy at our house),” he said in jest, prompting laughter from Ankita Lokhande and the others.Karan Kundrra was also seen rushing towards Ankita Lokhande, asking her whether it was true. The actress, however, just smiled, neither denying nor confirming. 

Soon after the video surfaced on the internet, social media users reacted to it.

“If it’s real, Heartiest congratulations, both of you. God bless you,” a fan congratulated.

“Really, she is now pregnant?” wondered another. “I think she’s manifesting,” guessed another internet user

New Delhi:

KVN Productions has officially announced that the first glimpse of Jana Nayagan, Thalapathy Vijay’s final film, will be released at midnight on June 22, 2025, coinciding with the actor’s birthday.

What

• Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by Venkat K. Narayan under KVN Productions, the film marks Vijay’s farewell to cinema. 
• Music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. 
• The makers have described Jana Nayagan as a tribute to Vijay’s cinematic journey and legacy.

Background 

The first-look poster, unveiled recently, shows Vijay in a powerful silhouette with his fist raised amid a crowd, accompanied by the caption, “A lion is always a lion & his first roar is incoming.” 
A second poster features him taking a selfie with a cheering crowd.

The film is scheduled for a global theatrical release on January 9, 2026, just ahead of Pongal and Makar Sankranti. 

Known as a prime window for Tamil cinema, the Pongal weekend has previously delivered several major hits, especially those led by Vijay. 

The global release will be handled in collaboration with Phars Film, with plans for extensive distribution to reach audiences worldwide.

Jana Nayagan, meaning “The People’s Leader,” is expected to be a significant farewell project for one of Tamil cinema’s most successful stars.

Dhanush’s latest offering, Kuberaa, arrived in the theatres on June 20. After an impressive weekend collection of more than Rs 45 crore, the film showed signs of a dip in working days. 

Kuberaa minted Rs 5.50 crore on its first Tuesday, reported Sacnilk. With this, the total collection of the crime drama now stands at Rs 60.90 crore. 

According to the report, Kuberaa had an overall 28.37% Telugu Occupancy on June 24. It received the maximum occupancy from the night shows at about 35.84%, followed by the evening shows at 32.21%, afternoon shows at 28.12%, and the lowest from the morning shows saw just 17.31%.

Earlier this week, the makers hosted Kuberaa‘s success meet and invited Chiranjeevi as the Chief Guest. In his speech, the veteran actor showered praise on the entire team but singled out Dhanush for his performance in the film. Nobody else could have done the character of Deva other than Dhanush. I couldn’t recognise Dhanush initially while watching the movie. He seemed so involved in the character. I see this movie as an experience rather than a film. It felt like it was happening in real life,” said Chiranjeevi as per News18. 

Turning to Dhanush, he added, “It has become a regular affair for you. But let me wish you in advance. Congratulations, the award for best actor should definitely come to you. If you win, everyone will be proud. Otherwise, there is no meaning for National Awards. Definitely, you will win.

New Delhi:

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par, which marked his return to the big screen after three years, managed to earn Rs 88.69 crore at the domestic box office in week one. The film, which has been steady at the box office throughout the week, saw a dip in its earnings on Thursday.

What’s Happening 

• Sitaare Zameen Par opened its collection with Rs 10 crore on its opening day (June 20).
• Over the weekend, it managed to maximize the collection and pulled up the numbers to Rs 60 crore. 
• Starting from Monday (April 23) to Wednesday (April 25),  the film has maintained its hold at the box office with consistent numbers.
• As per a Sacnilk report, the film minted Rs 6.29 crore on Thursday, taking the total to Rs 88.69 crore.

About Sitaare Zameen Par 

The film has been directed by RS Prasanna. Apart from Aamir Khan, Genelia Deshmukh, Brijendra Kala, Dolly Ahluwalia and 10 debutant neurodivergent actors play pivotal roles in the film.

In his review for NDTV, film critic Saibal Chatterjee gave Sitaare Zameen Par 3.5 out of 5 stars. He wrote, “Sitaare Zameen Par blends comedy, emotions and the infectious vitality of a physically tough sport to drive home the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity – physical, mental and societal.”

In A Nutshell

Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par, which adopted new release strategies to bring in audience in the theatre, has to maintain its hold over numbers as it will face a stiff competition with Kajol’s Maa and Brad Pitt’s F1 in the week ahead.