Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh announce second pregnancy
Actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone announced on Sunday that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the news through a joint Instagram post featuring their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test kit. The announcement received widespread congratulations from celebrities including Kiara Advani and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Singh and Padukone married in November 2018 in Italy and welcomed their first child, Dua, on September 8, 2024. On the professional front, Ranveer Singh recently starred in Aditya Dhar’s film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which released in March and reportedly earned over Rs 1500 crore globally. The film is a sequel to Dhurandhar (2025), where Singh played an undercover R&AW agent. Deepika Padukone will next appear opposite Shah Rukh Khan in King, directed by Siddharth Anand, scheduled for release in December. (PTI)
Chucky creator Don Mancini brings back killer doll
Don Mancini, creator of the Child’s Play franchise, has announced he is developing a new Chucky film, continuing the storyline from Cult of Chucky (2017) and the 2021–2024 series Chucky. Speaking at Steel City Con, Mancini confirmed he is currently writing the script and may also direct the upcoming sequel. The new film will extend the saga of the iconic killer doll Chucky, with potential returns of key characters like Tiffany, played by Jennifer Tilly, who hinted that more “gruesome twosome” projects are in development. Despite speculation about cancellation, Mancini reassured fans that Chucky’s story will continue, responding to fan support campaigns on social media. The franchise, which began with Child’s Play, includes multiple films and the recent TV series exploring Chucky’s ongoing murderous adventures. (ANI)
Sandra Bullock excited about Instagram, avoids selfies
Hollywood actress Sandra Bullock has joined Instagram and quickly gained over five million followers, though she says she is still learning how to use the platform. The 61-year-old shared that she initially stayed away from social media but joined to better understand it for her children and personal awareness. Bullock said she prefers planning over spontaneity and is unsure about creating content, joking that she will likely make mistakes but is willing to “lean into” them. She also confirmed she will not post selfies or makeup tutorials, focusing instead on light, fun content. She has previously warned fans about fake accounts using her identity for scams. (IANS)
Rajat Kapoor on balancing acting and direction
Actor-director Rajat Kapoor says balancing acting and directing comes naturally to him, even while working on his latest streaming film Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa. In an interview, he said the real challenge is managing multiple actors and ensuring balanced performances rather than appearing on screen himself. Kapoor, who directs and acts in the ensemble film, explained that handling 18 actors and maintaining narrative flow was more demanding than being in front of the camera. He also noted that each of his projects, including Aankhon Dekhi, RK/RKay, and Mithya, exists in a different creative universe, requiring complete immersion. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, streaming on ZEE5, is a suspense drama about a celebratory gathering that turns tense after a murder, exposing hidden conflicts and suspicions among friends and family. (IANS)
