Top 5 entertainment news: Sandeep Reddy Vanga regrets trimming Animal's runtime by 7-8 minutes, Akshay Kumar CONFIRMS Hera Pheri 3 is back on track
Hold onto your popcorn, because today's entertainment scoop is hotter than a villain's monologue in a Bollywood climax! From
Sandeep Reddy Vanga
regretting trimming Animal's runtime by 7-8 minutes,
Akshay Kumar
confirming Hera Pheri 3 is back on track to Ekta Kapoor issuing a statement on BANNED OTT platforms; this roundup has it all. Let's dive into the top 5 entertainment news of the day before the next scandal breaks!
Sandeep Reddy Vanga regrets trimming Animal's runtime by 7-8 minutes
Sandeep Reddy Vanga expressed regret over cutting about 7–8 minutes from the final runtime of Animal.
The director admitted those scenes carried emotional weight and added depth to the narrative. Although the edits were likely made due to external pressures, he now feels some of the film's heart was lost.
Akshay Kumar CONFIRMS Hera Pheri 3 is back on track
Akshay Kumar has confirmed that Hera Pheri 3 is back on track with the original trio—including Paresh Rawal and Suniel Shetty—after recent tensions. He emphasized that the legal dispute over Rawal's temporary exit was genuine and not a publicity stunt.
Now that all issues are resolved, an official announcement is expected soon.
Ekta Kapoor's statement on BANNED OTT platforms
Ekta Kapoor has clarified that she and her mother, Shobha Kapoor, officially stepped away from OTT platform ALTT back in June 2021 and have not held any role since. She firmly distanced herself from its current legal ban over 'obscene and vulgar content,' stressing that today's controversy does not involve them.
Saiyaara star Aneet Padda accused of being a nepo-kid
In the wake of Saiyaara's success, Aneet Padda faced claims of being a 'nepo baby' by Reddit users who alleged she is filmmaker Nitya Mehra's daughter.
However, these rumors are unfounded—Mehra and Karan Kapadia are merely her mentors, not her biological parents. Aneet hails from a middle-class family in Amritsar.
Did Farah Khan just diss
Deepika Padukone
's 8-hour shift demand?
Farah Khan waded into the ongoing debate over eight-hour work shifts in Bollywood, sparked by Deepika Padukone reportedly exiting Spirit over her demand. In a vlog, Farah reflected on past marathon shoots—'48 or even 56 hours non-stop'—adding, 'Aise tapke hi toh sona banta hai,' suggesting shorter shifts weaken grit.
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