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Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 headlined and directed by Rishab Shetty, setting the stage for the highly anticipated sequel to 2022's blockbuster film Kantara, has embarked on its global debut with impressive momentum. With more than USD 500,000 collected from the North American screenings already, the film is showing promise there and across India.

Varun Dhawan celebrated Durga Ashtami with children, sharing festive moments on social media. A viral video showed him calmly handling a rash driving confrontation. He’s promoting ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,’ releasing October 2, 2025, where he stars alongside Janhvi Kapoor in a romantic comedy directed by Shashank Khaitan.