Entertainment Highlights Feb 2: Deva Sees A Hike On Day 2, Sonam Kapoor Gets Emotional On Rohit Bal's Ramp

Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi opened up about being affected by social media trolls. “In my initial days, yes, it affected me. The question is, why? I mean, everyone's leading their life, going about with their paths; why is everyone intruding so much? After a point, I started ignoring it. I didn't feel I needed to respond to anything because what I've observed is that the clarification loops into something else. It's a vicious cycle. Initially I tried to put a full stop, but I realised there's no full stop. It's entertaining to people," Naga said.

Vidaamuyarchi, the much-anticipated Tamil action thriller starring Ajith Kumar, is gearing up for a grand worldwide release on February 6, 2025. According to film industry tracker AB George, Vidaamuyarchi's advance booking overseas has already crossed 0K, reflecting a solid start at the international box office. With four more days to go before release, pre-sales figures are expected to increase significantly, setting the stage for a strong opening weekend.

Deva has minted Rs. 20.35 Cr worldwide on day 2, according to the box office reports of Sacnilk. The total collection of the movie came after including Rs. 14.35 Cr India gross collection and Rs. 6.40 Cr overseas collection as of day 2. On day 2, the movie has minted Rs. 2.90 Cr at the overseas. The movie had 13.07% Hindi occupaancy on day 2 and earned Rs. 6.4 Cr on Saturday or day 2 seeing 16.36% growth compared to day 1 when it earned Rs. 5.5 Cr. The total box office collection of the film stands at Rs. 11.90 Cr as of day 2.

According to Sacnilk's report, Sky Force grossed Rs. 6.45 Crore at the worldwide box office on Saturday, standing at Rs. 122.25 Crore worldwide collection on Day 9. On the previous day, Sky Force saw a hike of Rs. 4.3 Crore, standing Rs. 115.80 Crore. Sky Force saw approx. 50% hike in the worldwide box office collection on Day 9 (Saturday).

Movie distribution company Geek Pictures on Sunday said it is set to organise a special screening of the 1993 Japanese-Indian anime film "Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama" at the Parliament on February 15. According to a press release, the screening will be attended by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla along with members of Parliament as well as special invitees from the cultural sectors. "We are deeply honoured by this gesture from the Parliament of India. It is a privilege to see our work being recognised at such a prestigious level. "This screening is not just a showcase of a film but a celebration of our rich heritage and the timeless story of the Ramayana, which continues to inspire and guide us," Arjun Aggarwal, co-founder of Geek Pictures, said in a statement. "Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama" released in India with new dubs in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu alongside its original English version on January 24 in the 4K format. Also distributed in the country by AA Films and Excel Entertainment, the animated film was eyeing an October 18, 2024 release which was rescheduled to make the film accessible in a significantly greater number of cinemas. "Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama" is directed by Yugo Sako, Ram Mohan and Koichi Sasaki.

In an exclusive interview with A Se Adi in Filmibeat, when asked about Dodi Khan, Ritesh Singh said, "Mai to Pehle batana chahunga ki Dodi Khan ko main mard hi nahi manta hu, kyunki mard ka pehla vasool hota hai ki apni baton pe kayal rahe." Commenting on Dodi Khan receiving backlashes after announcing the marriage with Rakhi Sawant, Ritesh said, "Aisa lagta hai ki kisi bewde ko aap daru thama diye aur ja k ek din kisi ko propose mara aur agle din kehta hai ki nahi bhai mujhe bht troll ho raha hai, i'll not go for it." Ritesh further added that he does not believe Dodi Khan is capable for Rakhi. "He can not claim he is a gentleman..." said Ritesh.

The World Pickleball League brought not only high-octane competition but also a touch of Bollywood magic as Aamir Khan and Ali Fazal took centre stage for an electrifying exhibition match at the CCI, Brabourne Stadium. The not-so-friendly yet thoroughly entertaining showdown saw Ali donning blue and Aamir sporting black, partnering with Dilli Dillwale's Lauren Mercado and Chennai Super Champs' Thaddea Lock, respectively. The packed arena, already familiar with Aamir and Ali's cinematic brilliance, was in for a fresh spectacle-a thrilling WPBL's 15-minute doubles match filled with fast-paced rallies, powerful smashes, and playful banter. Aamir and Thaddea quickly took an early lead, but Ali and Lauren fought back fiercely, making for an intense back-and-forth battle. Adding to the entertainment, Aamir and Ali kept the crowd engaged with live commentary, blending humor and competition seamlessly. In the end, Team Aamir Khan triumphed with a 13-8 victory, but the true winners were the fans, who enjoyed a perfect mix of sports, camaraderie, and lighthearted rivalry.

Ed Sheeran's Hyderabad concert will take place on Sunday, February 2, 2025. Ed Sheeran's Hyderabad concert will opened by famed Indian singer Armaan Malik. He is the brother to Amaal Mallik and son to Daboo Malik. In the Pune concert, we saw Armaan Malik and Ed Sheeran performing together, brining in Indian and English music together. Uploading the clip, Ed Sheeran wrote, "Got to play 2step with @armaanmalik for the first time this weekend in Mumbai, was very special !" This duo left the fans in awe. Armaan said in the end, "And there's something that unites us all Indias...you would like to give it with me...." They then posed the famous SRK pose.