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The animated film Niu Lai became a surprise box office hit in China. After releasing on August 5, it earned little until viral memes sparked interest. On Monday, it earned 8.2 million yuan. Many young viewers now watch the movie as a prank because of its "unbelievably terrible" 3D animation.
The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand pulled Sayani Gupta’s directorial debut Aasmani from its screening schedule due to a copyright dispute. Festival director Petrina D’Rozario said the move was a precautionary step. Gupta denied the allegations, saying, “I want to begin by clearly stating that Aasmani is an original film.”
Awarapan 2 is emerging as one of the biggest theatrical successes of 2026. Emraan Hashmi and Vishesh Bhatt praised Pen Marudhar for their distribution strategy. Emraan Hashmi said, “Pen Marudhar, too, understood the scale and importance of the film and put their might behind it.” The film remains a massive hit.
The FDA started raids on Mumbai film sets after the Federation of Western India Cine Employees raised concerns about food hygiene. Ashok Dubey said, “Log darrenge that raid humare par bhi ho sakti hai.” Many workers face poor quality meals, while producers now use these checks to improve safety standards.
Celebrity dietitian Simrat Kathuria says the morning raisin-water ritual is not a magic weight loss potion. She noted, “This soaked raisin fluid can be a good way to start the day.” While it helps with hydration, you should eat the raisins too, as nutrients do not fully transfer into water.
Two snakes were spotted at Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai residence, Mannat, on Monday evening, August 17, 2026. Rescuer Vicky Dubey caught one non-venomous Dhaman snake under a staircase, but the second reptile escaped. Officials released the caught snake into its natural habitat after the operation ended without any reported injuries or panic.
At 98, Hindustani classical vocalist Shanno Khurana continues to find joy in music. She started her journey in 1945 after a radio recording in Lahore. "Hindustani music is like an ocean," she said. Despite early social hurdles, she got support from her family and still feels she has much to learn.
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 winner Anumol married Bhuvanesh Rajendiran at the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple on Tuesday, August 18. The couple held an intimate ceremony attended by family and friends. Union Minister Suresh Gopi also joined the celebration. Anumol shared photos of their wedding attire on social media that morning.
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration issued notices to Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff over surrogate advertising. The regulator questioned if their Vimal Elaichi ads indirectly promote banned pan masala products. These actors got notices because the ads use brand imagery that reminds consumers of restricted tobacco items.
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap and Shubhra Shetty recently opened up about their relationship and 20-year age gap. Shubhra shared how they fell in love and how her mother reacted to the news. She said, "My mom calls him a bakra, because she said he is stupid enough to be with you."
Zoya Akhtar confirmed she is working on a sequel to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. In 2025, fans mistook a travel ad for a trailer and sent her angry messages. Zoya said, “We are on it.” She wants the story to feel correct before she makes any official announcement to fans.
The Periyar Tiger Reserve told the Kerala High Court on August 17, 2026, that it cannot allow filming for a movie starring Mohanlal. Officials said laws prohibit commercial shoots in protected forest areas. Minister K Muraleedharan added, “Film shooting is not allowed at Sabarimala,” noting only devotional films get permission.