Top 5 Entertainment Highlights: Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar SHATTER records, Nandamuri’s Akhanda 2 faces TROUBLE, SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi SOLD for…

Entertainment Top 5 Entertainment Highlights from December 5

December 5, 2025, was filled with significant news for the entertainment world. Ranveer Singh’s new film Dhurandhar garnered widespread praise upon its release, while the sad news of the passing of Mortal Kombat fame Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa also surfaced. Furthermore, the release of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhand 2 was abruptly postponed indefinitely, leaving his fans disappointed.

Entertainment Dhurandhar box office collection

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is an action and espionage drama, starring Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal. The Censor Board granted it an ‘A’ certificate after altering some scenes and language. The film grossed a strong Rs 27 crore on its first day of release.

Entertainment Why was Akhanda 2 release postponed?

Meanwhile, Akhand 2’s release was postponed at the last minute. Premiere shows were scheduled for the morning of December 5, but were canceled citing technical reasons. There was considerable excitement around the film, so its postponement caused disappointment. Later, reports emerged that the real reason was a legal dispute, in which the Madras High Court had put a stay on the film due to Eros International’s outstanding payment of Rs 28 crore.

Entertainment Akhanda 2 new release date

As per the court order, the film’s release, distribution, or any commercial use will be prohibited until the producers settle the outstanding amount. This has left both the film’s producers and audiences awaiting further updates.

Entertainment S.S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi’s OTT rights

Meanwhile, big news has also come regarding S.S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra. It is reported that the film’s global OTT rights could be sold for approximately Rs 1000 crore. This would be a record amount, further fueling the excitement among film lovers.

Entertainment Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa passed away at 75

In sad news for fans worldwide, renowned actor Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa has passed away at the age of 75. His role as Shang Tsung in Mortal Kombat remains popular with audiences. He died on December 4th in Santa Barbara, California, due to a stroke. His film career spanned several decades, and he left a significant mark on Hollywood.

Entertainment Aishwarya rai Bachchan about taking a break from movies

At the Red Sea Film Festival 2025, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan also made an interesting statement. She revealed that she doesn’t feel insecure about taking a break from films or not taking on any projects. She said she is currently happy caring for Aaradhya and spending time with Abhishek Bachchan. She further explained that her career decisions have always been driven by personal conviction and a love for good stories, not by any external pressure.