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Cinephiles, are you ready for another fresh batch of films and television shows releasing this week? A wide range of exciting titles awaits you from April 7 to 13, 2025.

The upcoming releases promise a plethora of entertainment. Take a look

1. Good Bad Ugly (April 10) – Theatres

Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film features Ajith in the lead role alongside Trisha Krishnan, Prabhu, Prasanna, Arjun Das, Jackie Shroff, and Priya Prakash. It is a Tamil remake of the Korean film The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil.

2. Bazooka (April 10) – Theatres

The action-packed cat-and-mouse thriller, featuring Mammootty, revolves around a cop and a businessman who team up on a mission to capture a psychopath.

3. Jaat (April 10) – Theatres

After the humongous success of Gadar 2, Sunny Deol will now be seen in Jaat. The action drama boasts an extensive cast, including Randeep Hooda, Regina Cassandra, Saiyami Kher and Vineet Kumar Singh.

4. New Recruit 3 (April 7) – ENA

The black comedy-drama follows the lives of young men in their 20s, delving into the culture, secrets and absurdities of South Korea’s military. The new season features the return of original cast members, along with some new additions.

5. Black Mirror Season 7 (April 10) – Netflix

The new season explores themes of technology, society and human nature. The six-episode project promises a blend of sci-fi, horror and drama.

6. Chhorii 2 (April 10) – Prime Video

The film is a sequel to the 2021 release Chhorii. It follows Sakshi, played by Nushrratt Bharuccha, as she fights to rescue her seven-year-old daughter from the sinister plans of an evil cult.

7. Chhaava (April 11) – Netflix

After a successful theatrical run, Chhaava is now set to make its OTT debut on Netflix. The film is based on the life of Sambhaji Maharaj, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire. The cast features Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna in lead roles.

8. Hacks Season 4 (April 11) – JioHotstar

Deborah and Ava’s complicated relationship takes centre stage in the new season of Hacks. Tensions rise as the duo work together and navigate their new late-night show in Los Angeles.

9. Resident Playbook (April 12) – TVN

The K-drama is a spin-off of the 2020 series Hospital Playlist. It portrays the lives and friendships of university hospital doctors and highlights the challenges they face in the medical field.

10. Doctor Who Season 2 (April 12) – JioHotstar

The new season sees Ncuti Gatwa reprising his role as the Fifteenth Doctor, an alien Time Lord who travels through time and space. Millie Gibson returns as the Doctor’s companion, Ruby Sunday, alongside Varada Sethu, who joins the cast as a new companion Belinda Chandra.

Jasleen Royal faced criticism for her performance at the Coldplay concert in Mumbai. Technical issues marred her Day 1 act, leading to emotional stress. Despite support from her family and addressing the crowd on Day 2, she faced backlash from industry peers. Jasleen defended her efforts as a self-taught musician aiming to represent India proudly.

Jasleen Royal is a well-known playback singer in India, famous for her emotional songs like Heeriye, Ranjha, Din Shagna Da, and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. These songs became hugely popular and were played at almost every wedding across the country. However, when Jasleen performed these same songs at the big Coldplay concert in Mumbai, she received a lot of criticism. Not just from people online, but also from some in the music industry who questioned whether she was the right choice for such a big stage. After staying quiet about it for a long time, Jasleen has finally spoken about the backlash.
Dare To Dream: Jasleen’s Side of the Story
Jasleen recently released a mini-documentary titled Dare To Dream, giving fans a glimpse into her journey behind the scenes at the Coldplay concerts. While fans were thrilled when the global music band announced their India show, Jasleen’s opening performance on Day 1 in Mumbai faced harsh criticism online. What should have been a major achievement in her career turned into a tough experience, and the documentary revealed how deeply it affected her.Technical Issues and Emotional Stress
The mini-documentary also showed her Day 2 experience, revealing that her in-ear monitors had a technical glitch during her Day 1 performance. A team member acknowledged the issue and apologised. During the conversation, Jasleen got emotional as she spoke about the pressure she was under. She admitted feeling overwhelmed, saying it became too much to handle and that she was still trying to process everything.
Family Support and Facing the Crowd Again
In the mini-documentary, the singer was seen sharing an emotional moment with her parents, who hugged her and tried to lift her spirits before her second-day performance. The next scene showed Jasleen addressing the crowd, where she admitted feeling nervous but thanked fans for believing in her. She shared that she didn’t want people to think she was undeserving of the opportunity.

Jasleen explained that as a self-taught musician, she knows she isn’t perfect but works hard to improve every day. Her goal, she said, was to give the audience a memorable experience and make them feel proud that she represented India as the opening act.
Backlash from Industry Peers
Earlier, singer Antara Mitra posted a story on Instagram with Jasleen Royal’s photo from the concert, indirectly criticizing her performance. She hinted that the artist chosen should’ve been selected for their singing talent, not popularity or numbers. Around the same time, Vishal Dadlani shared a cryptic message that many felt was aimed at Jasleen. Though he didn’t name anyone, he wrote that a “basic-to-bad singer’s” act had been embarrassing for the country—this came soon after Jasleen was trolled online following her Heeriye performance at the concert.

Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, and Suhana Khan were recently seen entering their new temporary residence, sparking curiosity among fans. Their public appearance together stirred buzz, as many speculated about the reason behind the move and admired the family’s united presence amid the transition.
Khan Family’s Presence Creates Buzz Online
The famous Khan family always grabs attention, and their recent move has made fans even more excited. In a video shared by Filmygyan, Shah Rukh, Gauri, and Suhana are seen entering a building. Suhana is wearing a yellow outfit, and SRK is dressed in a white shirt.
Mannat Undergoes Maintenance
SRK’s famous Mumbai home, Mannat, has been a popular spot for fans for years. But now, the actor and his family are getting ready to move out for a while. Mannat is set to undergo important maintenance work, so the family will be living elsewhere temporarily.

Reports suggest that the family has picked a new home that is much smaller than Mannat but still quite luxurious. Their temporary home includes two duplex apartments in the Puja Casa building, located in the upscale Pali Hill area of Khar. These apartments together span 10,500 sq ft, compared to Mannat’s 27,000 sq ft.
Apartments Rented from Bhagnani Family
The apartments are rented from actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani and his father, film producer Vashu Bhagnani. The monthly rents are Rs 11.54 lakh and Rs 12.61 lakh. The lease is for 36 months, beginning on April 1, 2025.
New Neighbours After Over Two Decades
Interestingly, for the first time in over 20 years, the family will have neighbours, as their two apartments span the first, second, seventh, and eighth floors of the building. Puja Casa is co-owned by the Bhagnani family and is named after Vashu’s wife, Pooja Bhagnani.

Even though the new home is smaller, it’s just 3 km away from Mannat, allowing the Khan family to remain close to their familiar neighbourhood while their iconic house undergoes renovation.
This new phase gives fans a peek into Shah Rukh Khan’s life as he manages work, family, and the renovation of his famous home, all while making sure his family stays comfortable during the move.

Kim Fernandez and Jacqueline Fernandez

Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s mother, Kim Fernandez, breathed her last in Mumbai on Sunday. According to reports, Kim was undergoing treatment at a private hospital after suffering a heart stroke two weeks ago.

Jacqueline and her father, Elroy Fernandez, were earlier spotted at the hospital in Mumbai.

Recently, Jacqueline had skipped performing at the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League in Guwahati due to her mother’s ill health.

A source had told ANI, “Jacqueline’s mother is still in the ICU. As the family awaits further update from the doctors, Jacqueline has chosen to be by her mother’s side, and, unfortunately will be missing performing at the IPL Ceremony.”

Jacqueline hails from a multi-ethnic family. She was born in Manama, Bahrain, to Elroy, a Sri Lankan, and the Canadian-Malaysian Kim. The couple had met in the ‘80s when Kim was working as an air hostess.

Meanwhile, new visuals posted by papparazzi show Jacqueline and Elroy entering a building for Kim Fernanadez’s funeral. Actor and Jacqueline’s Fateh co-star Sonu Sood was also seen attending the funeral.

Thiagarajan, Hari, and Prashanth
| Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Tamil star Prashanth has teamed up with filmmaker Hari for an upcoming film. The project reunites the actor and the director, 25 years after their film Thamizh.

The news was announced today, April 6, on the occasion of Prashanth’s 52nd birthday. Tentatively called Prashanth 55, the film was launched at a special birthday celebration event in Chennai.

“I have known Hari sir for 25 years now. We promise to deliver a nice movie that satisfies all expectations. This film will have a fast-paced screenplay, one that will stand the test of time. People appreciate Thamizh even after 25 years, and I believe our upcoming film will replicate that,” said Prashanth at the event before thanking his father and veteran actor-producer Thiagarajan.

“As you all know, he likes to up-scale all his films, and when I asked how we’re going to mount a project that would appeal to the latest generation, he said ‘Don’t worry, let’s make it as big as we can.’ So I thank him for that,” he added.

Thiagarajan, Prashanth and Hari
| Photo Credit:
Special Arrangement

Other details about the film, including the cast and crew, are yet to be announced. Thiagarajan produces Prashanth 55 under his Staar Movies banner.

Prashanth was last seen in Vijay’sThe Greatest of All Time, directed by Venkat Prabhu. His last solo hero outing was Andhagan, the Tamil remake of Andhadhun. Hari’s last release was the Vishal-starrer Rathnam.

Days after reports surfaced about Shivaji Satam‘s exit from the iconic TV show CID, the makers officially announced the death of his character, ACP Pradyuman. 

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Sony TV confirmed, “ACP Pradyuman is no more,” marking the end of an era for the beloved series.

The makers shared a picture of the actor as ACP Pradhyuman and wrote, “In the loving memory of ACP Pradyuman… A loss that will never be forgotten.”

In the loving memory of ACP Pradyuman… A loss that will never be forgotten ????#CIDReturns #RIPACP #CID2 #SonyTV pic.twitter.com/VqJMw4k7uH

— sonytv (@SonyTV) April 5, 2025

The Internet did not seem happy with the makers’ decision to dismiss Shivaji Satam from CID. People flooded the comments section with criticism.

One user wrote, “This is unacceptable and really shame on you @SonyTV. Have you lost your mind that you are writing this? There is only one ACP PRADYUMAN, and that is our dearly @shivaajisatam sir.” 

This is unacceptable and really shame on you @SonyTV ???? have you lost your mind that you are writing this ???????????? there is only one ACP PRADYUMAN and that is our dearly @shivaajisatam sir ????❤️ https://t.co/demis5z8Pv

— Pranjal???????? (@Pranjal_31) April 5, 2025

Another added, “HOW CAN THEY KILL SUCH AN ICONIC AND LEGENDARY CHARACTER?!!??!! HAVE THEY ACTUALLY LOST THEIR MINDS!??!! @SonyTV THERE IS STILL TIME — FIX THIS MISTAKE!! IT’S A HUGE MISTAKE YOU’RE MAKING. NO ACP PRADYUMAN NO CID!!” 

WTFFF MAN!! HOW CAN THEY KILL SUCH AN ICONIC AND LEGENDARY CHARACTER?!!??!! HAVE THEY ACTUALLY LOST THEIR MINDS!??!!

.@SonyTV , THERE IS STILL TIME — FIX THIS MISTAKE!! IT’S A HUGE MISTAKE YOU’RE MAKING

NO ACP PRADYUMAN NO CID!! #CID #ACPPradyuman pic.twitter.com/WbinP9S37N

— Mr Lait K. Muthmare (@VivekSrkian33) April 6, 2025

“No one can ever replace @shivaajisatam sir as ACP Pradyuman. I beg you @SonyTV @Banijayasia. Please don’t replace him and especially with a youngster. You can show him either on holiday or retired but don’t dare to kill him permanently on the show. He’s the foundation stone,” read a comment. 

No one can ever replace @shivaajisatam sir as ACP Pradyuman. I beg you @SonyTV @Banijayasia please don’t replace him and especially with a youngster. You can show him either on holiday or retired but don’t dare to kill him permanently on the show. He’s the foundation stone.

— ???????? Capt. Vyom???? (@Srish_Tweet_) April 5, 2025

In an interview with the Bombay Times, Shivaji Satam addressed the reports of his exit from CID. The actor said, “I have no clue about this. I have taken a break for some time, and the makers know what lies ahead in the show.”

He added, “I have learnt to take everything in my stride, and if my track is over, I am okay with it. However, I have not been told whether my track is over or not! As of now, I am not shooting for the show.”

CID first premiered in 1998 and had a remarkable 20-year run until 2018. The show made its comeback on Sony TV in December last year.

The Cine & TV Artistes’ Association (CINTAA) organised a solemn prayer meet on Sunday evening in memory of legendary actor Manoj Kumar, who passed away on April 4 at the age of 87. The prayer gathering is set to take place at the JW Marriott, Juhu, between 4 and 6 PM, and will likely see colleagues, directors and actors attending to honour the cinematic giant.
In an official statement, CINTAA wrote, “With deep sorrow, CINTAA shares the prayer meet details of Shri Manoj Kumar Ji (Shri Harikrishan Goswami), on behalf of the Goswami Parivar.” The association paid tribute to the veteran actor’s legacy, adding, “He made the nation and all of us proud with his zeal, vision and cinematic excellence.”
Affectionately called ‘Bharat Kumar’ for his timeless portrayals in patriotic films like Upkar and Purab Aur Paschim, Manoj was laid to rest with full state honours at the Pawan Hans crematorium on Saturday.

Bollywood icons poured in heartfelt tributes following his passing. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who worked with Kumar in Roti Kapda Aur Makaan (1974), attended the funeral in person and later shared an emotional black-and-white photo with the late actor on his blog. “In remembrance… and prayer in grief,” the 82-year-old wrote.
Veteran actor Dharmendra, who collaborated with Kumar on Shaadi and Maidan-E-Jung, also visited the actor’s residence to pay his respects. Sharing a throwback picture, Dharmendra wrote, “Manoj, mere yaar, tere saath beeta har pal bahut yaad ayega (Manoj, my friend, I’ll remember every moment spent with you).”
Actress Zeenat Aman, who starred opposite Kumar in Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, took to social media to post a still from the film and wrote, “Saddened to learn about the passing of Manoj Kumar. May his soul rest in peace.”
The funeral saw the presence of several Bollywood personalities including Abhishek Bachchan, Salim Khan, and Arbaaz Khan, all paying homage to the screen legend.