Rashmika Mandanna and Dheekshith Shetty starrer The Girlfriend has been making waves ever since its trailer release. Rahul Ravindran directs the movie, which will have a grand theatrical release on November 7, 2025, in various languages — Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam. Presented by Allu Aravind under the banner Geetha Arts, the movie guarantees an intense and insightful look at modern relationships.

Recently, there was an interesting behind-the-scenes fact about the casting revealed. Director Rahul Ravindran had first approached Arjun Reddy and Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga for a cameo. But Sandeep rejected the offer, saying that the character was not a cameo. The character was then offered to popular comedian Vennela Kishore, and he too refused. Finally, Rahul Ravindran took the decision to act himself.

The Girlfriend delves into the darker and more emotional aspects of love, control, and obsession. The trailer starts off with Rashmika’s character seeming tense and requesting a break from her boyfriend, played by Dheekshith Shetty. The film then cuts to when they were in a better phase in their relationship and how Dheekshith’s character turned out to be obsessive. What begins as a fiery romance gradually turns into a suffocating affair, with Rashmika’s character being trapped and yearning to break free. The tone and theme of the trailer have led to comparisons with Kabir Singh, indicating a dramatic, emotionally driven plot.

Rashmika Mandanna posted the trailer on Instagram, captioning it, “This one’s not your usual love story… it’ll make you think.” Fans welcomed the actress’s choice of role with enthusiasm in the comments, appreciative that she had opted for a non-traditional role. The release of the trailer also encouraged speculation online, arriving just a day after news of Rashmika’s supposed engagement to Vijay Deverakonda broke online.

The Girlfriend boasts a robust support cast in the form of Koushik Mahata, Rohini, and Rao Ramesh. The soundtrack for the movie is by Hesham Abdul Wahab, who is known for his soulful tunes, and cinematography is done by Krishnan Vasant. Production design is by S. Rama Krishna and Monika Nigotre, and the editor is Chota K. Prasad. Directed by Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppineedi, The Girlfriend is well on its way to becoming an intriguing psychological drama with a deep exploration of love and obsession.

Beloved comedian and actor Satish Shah, known for his iconic performances in films and television, passed away on October 25 in Mumbai, leaving the entertainment industry and his fans in deep mourning. Initially, several reports attributed his demise to kidney failure, but his Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-star Rajesh Kumar, who played Rosesh Sarabhai, has now clarified the true cause of death.

Talking to Bollywood Hungama, Rajesh told that Satish Shah experienced an sudden cardiac arrest when he was eating lunch at home. “I can’t explain to you how emotional these past 24–25 hours have been. It’s very hard to even put into words. But I want to clear a few things about Satishji’s death,” Rajesh stated. “Yes, he did have a kidney problem, but he really died of a heart attack. He was home, eating lunch, and then he just… died.”

Rajesh went on to clarify that the kidney failure reports were not correct, informing, “The kidney problem had already been tackled; it was in control. Sadly, it was a sudden cardiac arrest that led him away.” His emotional utterance has shed light for co-workers and fans left perplexed by conflicting news.

Prior to this, Satish Shah’s manager Ramesh Kadatala had also revealed the actor’s last moments. He disclosed that the senior actor collapsed while having lunch between 2 pm and 2:45 pm. “Kal lunch karte samaye hua tha. Woh khana khaate khaate ek niwala khaye, phir collapse hua,” he explained. Ramesh said it took around half an hour for the ambulance to reach the location, and when Satish Shah was taken to the hospital, he was pronounced dead.

The neighbor of the actor, Anup, who was at home when the emergency broke out, remembered the hectic and poignant moments that ensued. “The moment Ramesh called me, I rushed there. Satish kaka ke liye madad chalu kiya… hum koshish karte rahe unko sahi karne ke liye,” he explained. Recalling the actor fondly, he added, “He was such a good person — an artist with a big heart.”. Jis jis ko bulaya tha vo turant chale aaye kaam chodkar ke.

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Satish Shah, renowned for his flawless comic timing and iconic performances in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Main Hoon Na, and Hum Saath-Saath Hain, has left behind a lasting legacy. His untimely death brings the curtain down on an era in Indian comedy, but his chuckles and warmth will live on in the hearts of millions.

Actor Emraan Hashmi is all set to release his next courtroom drama Haq, which will be released in theatres on November 7, 2025. Famous for playing varied and challenging roles, the 46-year-old actor recently spoke about how the movie touched him deeply — both as an artist and a believer.

Addressing the trailer launch function on October 27, Emraan called Haq one of the most significant endeavors in his career. The actor explained that the movie addresses a sensitive social and religious theme, a subject that needed sensitive narration and honesty of emotions. As reported by ANI, Emraan stated that he was tentative at first about the way the subject would be handled, since he did not want the story to get biased or disrespectful. After going through the script, he was sure that Haq had managed that balance to perfection.

“I wanted to make sure the film had a neutral outlook,” he mentioned. “When I read it, I found it to be absolutely fair and neutral.” Referring to Haq as both “neutral” and “pro-women,” Emraan stated that the film has a balanced perspective of a controversial topic yet at the same time defends women’s rights and honor. “When people exit after watching this film, I don’t know what their view will be,” he further added. But I think that most will find it very well-balanced — and what comes across strongest is that it’s a pro-women movie.

Emraan also discussed what Haq to him as an individual means, explaining that it is a liberal Muslim perspective he closely identifies with. “For my community, I felt this is from a liberal Muslim perspective. I think this is a fantastic piece of work. Muslims must really come and see this movie because you will relate to it in a very different way,” he added.

With Haq, the actor is perhaps crossing over to more than his typical genres of thrillers and love stories, exploring a film that is thought-provoking in its themes of faith, justice, and gender equality.

The movie has already started creating a buzz for its strong performances, dramatic courtroom scenes, and socially relevant storytelling. With Emraan Hashmi entering this complex role, Haq assures to be not only a film experience, but also a conversation about equality, religion, and the battle for women’s rights in modern times.

Nearly three decades since its release, Shah Rukh Khan’s legendary character Raj Malhotra from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) is still setting the standard for romance through generations. The 1995 blockbuster not only established SRK as the King of Romance but also emerged as one of the most endearing films in Indian cinema history. But not everybody considers Raj to be the ideal hero — his co-stars Parmeet Sethi and Manoj Bajpayee recently provided a witty and surprising spin on the action, labeling Shah Rukh’s characters as the “villain” of their respective movies.

In an open chat with Pinkvilla, actor Parmeet Sethi, who portrayed Kuljit Singh, Simran’s (Kajol’s) fiancé in DDLJ, provided his unvarnished opinion. “In DDLJ, Kuljit didn’t do anything wrong,” he stated. “Shah Rukh’s Raj shows up and steals my bride. I didn’t go to steal anyone’s bride.” His take gives a humorously layered spin to the film, presenting Raj’s dramatic romantic move from the vantage point of a suitor to be thwarted — one in which Kuljit is merely an aggrieved man who has lost out on love.”.

Likewise, Manoj Bajpayee, who co-starred with Shah Rukh Khan in Veer Zaara (2004), expressed a similar opinion regarding his character Raza. Referring to an interview from the past, he clarified, “The proposal is already made, but my fiancée is flirting with someone else. So, Shah Rukh for me was the villain in this tale, but all the ire was for me instead.”

Bajpayee continued to discuss his method of acting, stating, “When I get a role, I think from the character’s point of view. Then I will be able to make it real. That’s how my thinking was in approaching the role. Shah Rukh, for me, was the villain.” His observation reminds us that perspective is what makes storytelling work — what readers see as romance may, from a different perspective, resemble betrayal or heartbreak.

Despite these tongue-in-cheek observations, there’s no denying the enduring magic of DDLJ. The film continues to play daily at Mumbai’s Maratha Mandir theatre and remains a cultural touchstone for lovers of Hindi cinema. Shah Rukh Khan’s Raj and Kajol’s Simran still embody the fantasy of love that defies all odds.

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Although Parmeet Sethi and Manoj Bajpayee’s witty remarks provide a fresh perspective on SRK’s greatest romantic roles, fans remain fond of him as the eternally romantic hero who redefined what it takes to win hearts — even at the cost of breaking a few in the bargain.