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Alia Bhatt celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with her family, sharing heartwarming moments with Neetu Kapoor. The actress radiated in traditional attire, enjoying festive treats like modak. The photos highlighted the warmth and closeness of the family celebration, blending tradition with understated elegance. On the work front, Alia is set to appear in 'Alpha' and 'Love & War'.

Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' and Hrithik Roshan's 'War 2' clashed at the box office on August 14, 2025, during the Independence Day weekend. Despite initial hype, both films experienced a drop in collections within a week. 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, has outperformed 'War 2,' accumulating Rs 224.23 crore compared to 'War 2's' Rs 200.63 crore after eight days.

Naga Vamsi faced criticism after War 2's Telugu version did not perform well. Sithara Entertainments bought the distribution rights. The film earned less than expected in its first six days. Trolls speculated about Vamsi leaving the film industry. Vamsi responded on X, dismissing the rumors. He stated he would remain in the industry for at least 10-15 more years.

YRF's War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, has secured a three-week IMAX exclusive release in India, a privilege usually reserved for Hollywood blockbusters. This move highlights the growing ambition of the YRF Spy Universe and the increasing demand for Indian tentpole films in premium formats. Ayan Mukerji has designed action sequences specifically for the IMAX experience.