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Actor Shwetha Menon, recently appointed as the first woman president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), broke her silence on the obscenity case filed against her while she was contesting for the top post. Speaking at an event, Menon recalled how the timing of the case almost pushed her to reconsider her candidature.

Mohanlal's family entertainer 'Hridayapoorvam' continues its successful theatrical run, earning an estimated Rs 3.30 crore on its eleventh day, totaling Rs 29.30 crore. Despite competition, the film boasts impressive theatre occupancy, particularly during afternoon and evening shows. Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, the movie, also starring Malavika Mohanan, revolves around a heart transplant recipient attending the donor's daughter's engagement.

Shriya Pilgaonkar joins Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in Priyadarshan's upcoming thriller, 'Haiwaan,' marking her return to mainstream cinema after success on streaming platforms. The film, a Hindi remake of the Malayalam thriller 'Oppam,' commenced shooting in Kochi, reuniting Akshay and Saif after 17 years. Akshay Kumar is rumored to play the antagonist.

Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan has revealed that he is preparing to retire from filmmaking after completing two major projects, Haiwaan and the much-anticipated Hera Pheri 3. Currently in Kochi shooting for Haiwaan, the acclaimed director opened up about the film, his collaborations with Akshay Kumar, and why he feels the time has come to step away from cinema. After Haiwaan, Priyadarshan plans to direct his 100th film, with Mohanlal in the lead once again.

Ajith Kumar's fans can anticipate an official announcement for 'AK64' in August 2025, following 'Good Bad Ugly'. Romeo Pictures, known for backing Ajith's earlier films, will likely produce it. Director Adhik Ravichandran, who collaborated with Ajith on 'Good Bad Ugly', might reunite for this project. There are also reports suggesting that Mohanlal may join 'AK64' in a significant role.

Actors and their on-screen pairings often make headlines due to the promising chemistry and visual appeal they share in films. Some of these pairings have taken a unique turn, with the actors eventually marrying and building a life together off-screen. Several of these beloved on-screen duos still hold a special place in the hearts of audiences.

This Friday witnessed a box office clash among Kannappa, F1, and Maa. Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa emerged as the front-runner, grossing Rs 16.35 crore in two days, driven by strong Telugu market support. Brad Pitt’s F1 followed with Rs 14 crore, while Kajol’s Maa lagged behind at Rs 10.65 crore, struggling to gain traction despite the horror genre's popularity.