Here are today’s most important updates from the realm of Entertainment.
Michael box office: MJ Biopic earns $217 million globally in 3 days. Check India numbers
Director Antoine Fuqua's musical biopic Michael has collected over Rs 19 crore at the Indian box office in its opening weekend. Globally, the box office numbers are far more impressive. The film, based on the life of Michael Jackson and starring the late King of Pop's nephew Jaafar Jackson in the title role, has grossed over $217 million worldwide in its first weekend. In India, Michael surpassed the first-day gross of Ryan Gosling's sci-fi film, Project Hail Mary, which stood at Rs 2.70 crore. Michael, in comparison, saw a Day 1 gross collection of Rs 6.48 crore, per Sacnilk. The gap between Michael and Project Hail Mary is evident in the performance within national cinema chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis), the report added. The Michael Jackson biopic sold approximately 45,000 tickets for its opening day in these chains.
Michael follows the life of the King of Pop as he grows from a gifted child star in the Jackson family's pop band, Jackson 5, into a global icon who redefined pop music forever.
Kantara Controversy: Ranveer Singh Told to Visit Temple After Apology
The Karnataka High Court has accepted actor Ranveer Singh’s unconditional apology in the Kantara mimicry case after he submitted a revised affidavit on Saturday (April 25). Taking note of the fresh affidavit, the court orally indicated that it would dispose of the matter, Live Law reported. The court also directed Singh to visit the Chamundeshwari temple in Mysore within the next four weeks. The actor faced backlash over allegations that he had hurt religious sentiments and referred to the Chamundeshwari temple deity as a female ghost. Earlier, on April 10, Singh had told the High Court that he would sit with the complainant and work with them on the language of the apology affidavit.
‘Iss Baar Sawaari Badi Hai’: Ajay Devgn Drops Glimpse of Golmaal 5 after the Ooty Schedule
(Courtesy: Instagram/@AjayDevgn)
Ajay Devgn gave fans a fresh glimpse into Golmaal 5, sharing a fun behind-the-scenes video from the film’s ongoing shoot. Posted on April 27 on X (formerly Twitter), the clip features the core cast along with one of the franchise’s most iconic elements, the famous five-seater bike. Filmed during the Ooty schedule, the video brings back the beloved gang in a lively setting, instantly sparking nostalgia. The use of the classic Golmaal theme music adds to the charm, reminding audiences of the series’ signature humour and chaos. Sharing the clip, Ajay wrote, “Iss baar sawaari badi hai, aur entertainment usse bhi zyada bada hoga #Golmaal5 Ooty schedule with the boys.” His caption hints at a bigger scale for the upcoming installment while staying true to the franchise’s trademark madness.
‘I had to go deep and give it 300%’: Ranveer Singh Reveals Why Hamza was more challenging than Khilji
In 2018, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh won hearts with his performance as Khilji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat. Now, in 2026, he has once again impressed audiences with his portrayal of Hamza in Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar. In a recent podcast with MensXP, the actor’s business partner Nikunj Biyani recalled a conversation with Ranveer, revealing how playing Hamza was even more challenging than portraying Khilji. In the interview, while praising Ranveer Singh’s performance in Dhurandhar, Nikunj shared, “We were chatting with him once, and we asked him if he would do something as demanding as Khilji. He said, ‘This character (Hamza) has been way more challenging for me as an artist; it has taken so much more out of me. I had to go deep and give it 300 per cent; it has been very demanding.’ And when you see it, you’re like, what was this? He has proven he’s the GOAT. It’s a fact, he is insane.”
‘Kitna talented hai uff!’: Shraddha Kapoor Praises boyfriend Rahul Mody’s Ad with Aneet Padda
(Ad courtesy: Instagram/@trendsstores)
Recently, Bollywood actor Aneet Padda appeared in an advertisement for the fashion brand Trends, written and directed by filmmaker Rahul Mody. Actor Shraddha Kapoor was quick to shower praise on the ad, lauding her boyfriend Rahul’s work while also appreciating Aneet’s performance. On Sunday, Shraddha took to Instagram to share the advertisement and wrote, “Cuteness + best acting ka perfect mishran = Aneet Padda.” Aneet responded warmly, saying, “Takes one to know one.” Shraddha further embraced her role as a supportive partner, cheering for Rahul’s work as she added, “Aur cuteness se yaad aaya, yeh writer-director kitna talented hai uff (How talented is this writer-director)!”
Shraddha and Rahul first sparked dating rumours after they were spotted together following a dinner date in Mumbai in early 2024. Although the two have not officially confirmed their relationship, they are frequently seen together, and Shraddha often shares playful glimpses of their bond on social media. There were rumours of a split at one point, but Shraddha appeared to shut them down by posting a picture from a vada pav date with Rahul in December 2024.
