Actor Ananya Panday has registered one of the biggest jumps in this year’s Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025, climbing to No. 19 among India’s 25 most valuable celebrity brands. The actress was ranked No. 25 in 2024 and stood at No. 46 in 2023, reflecting a steady rise in her commercial value over the last three years.The latest rankings underscore Ananya’s growing appeal among brands and marketers, as she continues to expand her endorsement portfolio across fashion, beauty and lifestyle categories. Steady climb in Kroll rankings Ananya’s journey in the Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation rankings has been marked by…
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As Netflix celebrates a decade of operations in India, the streaming giant has revealed the economic impact of its biggest Indian production to date, Operation Safed Sagar. Speaking at the premiere of the series, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos announced that the ambitious project contributed more than US$24 million (over Rs 215 crore) to the Indian economy through production, employment, local business partnerships and creative technology.The announcement highlights what Netflix describes as “The Netflix Effect,” referring to the wider economic and industry impact generated by its original productions beyond entertainment. Ted Sarandos highlights India’s production capabilities Speaking at the premiere, Sarandos…
After a series of lulls, Tiger Shroff is reshaping his acting career. The actor’s next two films are highly anticipated in the form of the Sachin Ravi-directed Hitman and the Raj Mehta directorial Lag Ja Gale. The two films are carrying strong buzz in the industry circles, with the promise of a new Tiger Shroff experience. While the young hero signed on for the two films by providing a discount in acting fees, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that the actor is back in the race.Reliable sources confirm that Tiger Shroff has signed on for director Remo D’Souza’s next for…
The federal government is backing a tech start-up to pilot its lithium extraction technology at a Kwinana downstream processing plant in a push to build sovereign capability.
Reports suggesting that Ajay Devgn’s Golmaal 5 is gearing up for a December 4, 2026 release have been dismissed by the film’s makers. A spokesperson for Rohit Shetty Picturez has issued an official clarification, stating that the ongoing speculation surrounding the film’s release date is inaccurate.The clarification comes after recent reports claimed that Golmaal 5 would replace Ranger on the December release calendar, leading to a reported three-way box office clash with Prabhas’ Fauzi and Akshay Kumar’s untitled film directed by Anees Bazmee. Makers deny release date speculation In an official statement, a spokesperson for Rohit Shetty Picturez said: “We…
Salman Khan’s brother, Sohail Khan, who has been staying away from films for several years, recently grabbed headlines with his participation in the television reality competition show Alliance. Although his journey on the Kunal Kemmu-hosted show came to an end ahead of its August 7 finale, Sohail is now looking to revive his filmmaking career.Bollywood Hungama has learned that Sohail is gearing up for his next directorial venture. The actor-filmmaker is working on a romantic comedy that will star Aayush Sharma and Sanjay Dutt in the lead roles. Sohail has been developing the project since last year and was actively…
Filmmaker Atlee has reportedly added another landmark investment to his growing portfolio by purchasing a luxurious sea-facing apartment worth approximately Rs 38 crores in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra locality. The reported acquisition comes at a time when the director is gearing up for his much-awaited action fantasy film Raaka, starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone.According to a report by Filmibeat, the premium residence is situated in one of Bandra’s most sought-after high-rise residential towers and offers panoramic views of the Arabian Sea. The location is known for housing several celebrities from the entertainment industry, placing the Jawan director among some of…
Actor Rajpal Yadav has reportedly suffered another setback in his long-running financial troubles. According to a report by NDTV, two of the actor’s properties in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, are set to be auctioned by the Central Bank of India as part of efforts to recover outstanding loan dues of over Rs 16.61 crores.The latest development comes as the actor’s cheque-bounce case remains unresolved. Bank initiates auction process As per the report, the Central Bank of India, Mumbai, has issued official auction notices for two properties owned by Rajpal Yadav. One property is located in Shahjahanpur city, while the other is…
India’s biggest celebrity brands are no longer dominated solely by male stars. Kroll’s Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025 highlights a notable shift, with 12 actresses featuring among the country’s top 25 celebrity brands, up from nine in 2024. The remaining 13 names comprise a mix of male film stars and cricketers, underscoring the growing commercial influence of female actors in India’s endorsement landscape.The report values the combined brand worth of India’s top 25 celebrities at USD 2 billion in 2025. From nine to 12: Female stars strengthen their presence Compared to last year’s rankings, the number of actresses in the…
Shah Rukh Khan has returned to the top of India’s celebrity brand rankings. According to Kroll’s Celebrity Brand Valuation Report 2025, the superstar has emerged as the country’s most valuable celebrity brand with an estimated valuation of USD 177.9 million, overtaking Virat Kohli and registering remarkable growth over the past two years.The latest report estimates the combined brand value of India’s top 25 celebrities at USD 2 billion, with Shah Rukh leading the pack after climbing from the third spot in 2024. Shah Rukh Khan’s brand value jumps 22% in a year Shah Rukh’s brand value rose from USD 145.7…