It’s not always smooth sailing for a filmmaker when a film is released. Few South Indian films face unexpected problems when they are released in theaters or platforms. Here are the movies banned or removed for various reasons. Here are five popular South Indian films that ran into trouble after being released or pulled from…
Mumbai: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will be inducted into the International Cricket Council Hall of Fame on July 11, TOI has learnt.Ganguly will therefore join an elite list of Indian cricketers to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Other ICC Hall of Famers from India included MS DhoniVirender Sehwag, Vinoo Mankad, Sachin…
Actress Geetika Vidya Ohlyan shared her emotional reaction after the film ‘Satluj’ was canceled. The film, inspired by the life of Jaswant Singh Khalra, faced several hurdles before its release. It started on ZEE5 but was quickly taken down for security reasons. Diljit Dosanjh had earlier spoken about the limited availability of the film. Efforts…
Sourav Ganguly reacts to the OVERVIEW of Rajkummar Rao’s ‘Dada’: ‘Great gift, can’t wait to see your cover’ The makers of ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story’ have unveiled the first look of the film. It gives the audience their first glimpse Rajkummar Rao as a former Indian cricket captain. Ganguly shared his happiness over the…
‘Satluj’ starring Suvinder Pal Vicky (Image Credits IMDb) The release of ‘Satluj’ on ZEE5 on July 3 briefly marks the end of a three-year battle with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), which banned the film. However, the OTT platform suddenly pulled the film from India on July 5. The historical drama, which was…
Palestinians watch a live broadcast of the World Cup Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt in Nuseirat, central Gaza Strip (left), as Lionel Messi battles for the ball with Egypt’s Mohanad Lashin (AP Photo) An Israeli airstrike in Gaza shortly before kickoff FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match between Egypt and Argentina killed a…
Before Rajkummar Rao’s “Dada”, Sushant Singh Rajput tried to get the rights in 2018 to play Sourav Ganguly on screen. With the unveiling of the first look of ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story’, Rajkummar Rao will step into the shoes of India’s most derided cricket captain. However, the announcement has also caused waves of interest…
AIFF Deputy General Secretary M Satyanarayanan (R) in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI) New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has clarified that the signing of Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card holders in the 2026-27 season of India. Indian Super League (ISL) is optional. If a club decides to bring in an OCI…
Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni emotional (Screengrabs) Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was overcome with emotion after his team’s incredible victory over Egypt’s national soccer team in the World Cup. Speaking to broadcaster TyC Sports after the final whistle, Scaloni fought back tears as he reflected on one of the most dramatic games of the tournament. Unable…
Singer and artist Chinmayi Sripaada has spoken out against online abuse of her family after a social media frenzy targeted her husband, a filmmaker. Rahul Ravindranand their three-year-old twins. The comeback follows Rahul’s statement on the murder case of Ketan Agarwal and his friend Siya Goyal. While Rahul recently left X (formerly Twitter), Chinmayi continues…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) argues with referee Francois Letexier of France during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo) The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said it has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA against referee Francois Letexier following Egypt’s 3-2 defeat to…
New Delhi: All India Football Federation (AIFF) Deputy General Secretary M. Satyanarayan, second left, addresses a press conference on the road to the 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) season, alongside FC Goa Vice President Ravi Puskur, left, NorthEast United FC CEO Mandar Tamhane, second right, Sporting Club Sood Delhi, Dhruv New Delhi. (PTI Photo)(PTI07_08_2026_000158A) New…
Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma (ANI Photo) India’s disappointing UK tour continued to unravel on the field, but the latest ICC Men’s T20I rankings provided a rare silver lining, with Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma retaining the top two batting spots despite the team’s struggles against Ireland and England.India’s white-ball campaign suffered a miserable run,…
Director Lingusamy shared his recollections of how his two biggest hits, ‘Run’ and ‘Sandakozhi,’ were conceptualized earlier. Thalapathy Vijay. Regarding the re-release of ‘Run,’ the artist recalled the conversation he had. Vijay and explained why the actor chose not to take up any project. His unwavering memory has given fans a new look at the…
Ashok Sharma is included in India’s T20I squad for Zimbabwe. NEW DELHI: Ashok Sharma was over the moon when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asked for his passport and got the visa for Ireland. He expected a call-up for the Ireland tour but was overlooked.“Kaafi umeed badh gayi thi, ye sab…
There are few careers in football that will divide opinion quite like Neymar‘s.He leaves the Brazil national team as its greatest goalscorer ever. He retires having broken a record many believed would never fall, surpassing Pelé’s tally of international goals after more than six decades. His international journey ends with 80 goals, 59 assists and…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Argentina and Egypt in Atlanta, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) Hello and welcome to another edition of OFFSIDE. This was a day to remember for all World Cup fans as well Lionel…
The makers of ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ have released the first song from the film. Titled ‘Tabaahi’, the song gives the audience a glimpse of the much-awaited drama. Featuring Yash and Kiara Advani together for the first time, the music video combines romance, visuals, and emotional impact. Produced and sung by Vishal Mishrawith…
Mother Rakshitawho won hearts in the early 2000s with his performances in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films, is back for another reason. The actress, who retired from acting after marriage, has now become a household name after her latest video surfaced online. The video has gone viral on social media, with viewers shocked by her…
Anurag Kashyap talks about the ‘Satluj’ ban and how netizens should watch the movie even if they find its version fake. (Instagram) The research battle that continues around the world Diljit Dosanjh‘s Human Rights Biopic ‘Satluj’ has changed dramatically. A well-known director and actor Anurag Kashyap has officially expressed his anger at the government’s sudden…
‘What are you afraid of? No one takes revenge like this after a long time’: ‘Satluj’ actor Kanwaljit Singh slams Diljit Dosanjh starrer’s OTT removal A veteran player Kanwaljit Singh has spoken about the controversy surrounding it Diljit Dosanjh‘s ‘Satluj’, admitting that he was put back by the hurdles the film faced before and after…
Argentina’s dramatic comeback against Egypt sparked emotional scenes both on and off the pitch, including a tear. Lionel Messijubilant teammates and euphoric fans in Buenos Aires celebrating one of the biggest breakouts of 2026 FIFA World Cup.After overturning a two-goal deficit in the final 13 minutes to defeat Egypt 3-2 in their round of 16…
‘I was wrong’: Jayaram breaks silence on ‘Twenty:20’ trolls; It reveals his connection with Tamil Nadu A player Jairam He finally spoke on social media around what he had previously said about the final shot at the multiplayer ‘Twenty:20’. In the past few months, fragments of two old interviews have resurfaced on the Internet, where…
Pawan Kalyan fan who was battling RARE genetic disease goes; Fans give emotional respect Niranjan, Pawan Kalyan’s young idol, has passed away leaving fans on social media in mourning.According to the Deccan Chronicle, the young man is bravely battling a rare genetic disease, and his story has inspired thousands of people over the past few…
Gautam Gambhir and Harshit Rana (Agency Image) India’s former wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik question the management of the Gautam Gambhir-led team after pacer Harshit Rana was promoted earlier Shivam Dube during India’s disastrous collapse in the third T20I against England at Trent Bridge. India’s chase of 202 quickly unraveled after Axar Patel was dismissed off the…
PrabhasThe upcoming drama ‘Spirit’ is causing a stir among fans across the country. This video is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and is one of the most anticipated films in Indian cinema. All the updates from the sets since the production started to garner attention, fans are eagerly waiting to see Prabhas as a powerful…
A judge rejected the claim of poet Kimberly Marasco, and ruled that the similarity contained unprotectable ideas, themes and words that were similar. Photoshoot (Taylor Swift Instagram) Taylor Swift has won a court order to end a copyright lawsuit filed by poet Kimberly Marasco, who claimed the singer copied lyrics from her poems on several…
spearhead of England Jofra Archer believes that bowling in English conditions is a welcome return to ‘normal cricket’ after the batsman-friendly surfaces and shorter boundaries of the Indian Premier League (IPL), issuing a subtle warning to the young Indian batting unit after their crushing defeat in the third T20I.Archer’s comments came after England dismantled India…