06062026-LSTC-01.qxd 6/6/2026 12:45 AM Page 1 c m y b TRIBUNE PEDDI EARNS ~135 CRORE Star power Life Ram Charan-starrer Peddi has registered a blockbuster opening at the worldwide box office, grossing over ~135.36 crore on its first day, the makers announced on Friday. The sports action drama is directed by Buchi Babu Sana. Legendary actor and voiceover artist Keith David received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on June 4, coinciding with his 70th birthday. The ceremony took place on Hollywood Boulevard. CHANDIGARH | SATURDAY | 6 JUNE 2026 From Aparshakti Khurana’s ROOT to Raghav Juyal’s The Paradise — meet the Bollywood stars who are set for exciting South Indian film debuts in 2026 B OLLYWOOD actors are blurring the line between regional industries as renowned faces from the Hindi film industry is looking South. Not only are they looking to expand their appeal but they’re also eyeing high-concept narratives across Telugu, Tamil and Kannada cinema. Here’s looking at Bollywood actors who’re set to establish a strong foot in the South Indian industry. Southern shift ABHISHEK BANERJEE RAGHAV JUYAL: The Paradise Raghav Juyal is stepping into South Indian cinema with the multi-lingual film, The Paradise. Directed by Srikanth Odela, this action drama will showcase Juyal as the main antagonist opposite the renowned star, Nani. Slated for a release in August this year, The Paradise will release in eight languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English and Spanish. KIARA ADVANI: Toxic Kiara Advani, who has already stepped foot in South with Peddi recently, will be seen making her Kannada debut with Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. In addition to Yash and Kiara, the big-ticket film also features a formidable star cast, including Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Nayanthara among others. APARSHAKTI KHURANA: ROOT Aparshakti Khurana makes his Tamil debut with Gautham Ram Karthik’s ROOT: Running Out Of Time. A sci-fi thriller, ROOT promises to showcase Khurana in a never-seen-before avatar, for which his first look has already sparked significant buzz. Currently, the film is in its post-production stage. ROHIT SARAF: Mahakali Rohit Saraf, who was recently seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, is gearing up for his South Indian debut with the Telugu mythological action film, Mahakali. Directed by Puja Kolluru, the upcoming film also stars Akshaye Khanna and Bhoomi Shetty. ABHISHEK BANERJEE: Legacy Abhishek Banerjee, who has already established himself as a dynamic performer in Hindi cinema, is set to make his debut in Tamil cinema with the upcoming crime thriller series, Legacy, slated for a release this year. (L-R) ROHIT SARAF, APARSHAKTI KHURANA, KIARA ADVANI, RAGHAV JUYAL CHAT UP WHAT’S HOT watch THOSE GOOD OL’ DAYS Jennifer Aniston made a rare reference to her ex-husband Brad Pitt while reflecting on some of the most memorable guest appearances on the hit sitcom Friends. During a joint interview with her former co-star Lisa Kudrow for Variety, Aniston reflected on the show’s popular Thanksgiving episodes and Pitt’s guest appearance in one of them. chandigarh REMEMBERING RAI T HE Advanced Diploma in Photography Department of the Centre for Distance and Online Education, Panjab University is organising a photography exhibition from June 6–13 at Student Centre, Panjab University, Dedicated to the legendary photographer Raghu Rai, the event aims to celebrate the art of photography. play ludhiana HUMOROUS TAKE L UDHIANA is gearing up for a laughter packed season as comedian Gurleen Pannu brings her stand up special Monster to Studio Mastaani. Scheduled on June 13, the show promises 70 minutes of sharp observational humor and relatable storytelling in Hindi and English. laugh chandigarh STORY TELLING S ILLY PAPA is a stand-up comedy show by Angad Singh Ranyal that promises an evening of laughter, relatable stories, and witty observations. Scheduled at The Laugh Club, Chandigargh, the 90-minute performance is designed for audiences aged 16 and above and will be presented in both Hindi and English. ‘I didn’t hike my fee for Bandar’ Bobby Deol talks about how Animal & Ashram changed his career trajectory Subhash K Jha Following the career-changing success of Animal, Bobby Deol reveals he didn’t raise his fee for Bandar: “When a project truly excites me as an actor, money isn’t the first thing I think about. Working with Anurag Kashyap felt like being part of an acting workshop. I learnt something new every day.” Says Bobby, “What drew me in was the opportunity to play such a real, grounded character. ” Bobby’s slumping career underwent a transformative tilt with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal. Says Bobby, “Animal and Ashram (Prakash Jha’s web series) completely changed my career. Today I am working in projects that give me an opportunity to play characters that are far removed from what I am in real life.” c m y b LOOKING BACK Sharon Stone has revealed her former husband’s reaction to her decision to undergo a bilateral mastectomy after doctors discovered a large breast tumour had marked the end of their marriage. Speaking on a recent episode of David Begnaud’s podcast, Stone recalled being advised by her doctor to undergo the procedure because the tumor was suspected to be cancerous. Akshath returns with new single NICK’S SECRET FAMILY TIME Nick Jonas recently shared a hilarious story involving his former Scream Queens co-star Glen Powell, revealing that he once wore a pair of trousers previously worn by the actor and discovered Powell’s plane ticket inside a pocket. “Brands from time to time will lend you clothes to wear to an event, and I guess Glen had worn these pants prior to me getting the pants. The note was still in there,” he said. Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan turned heads as they attended the special screening of Karisma Kapoor’s upcoming web series Brown. Kareena, Saif and Karisma grabbed the attention as they posed for the camera. For the evening, Karisma opted for a black outfit paired with a long patterned coat, while Kareena looked stunning in a traditional ensemble. India’s indie-pop wave continues to thrive on emotionally honest storytelling as Akshath returns with Aadat Nahi Hai, a heartfelt new single that captures the quiet emotions that stay behind after love changes. Built around soft melodies and intimate lyricism, the track explores the struggle to move on from someone who once felt like a part of your everyday life. Akshath says, “I didn’t go into Aadat Nahi Hai with any particular intention or expectation. It came from a very real and personal place. One day, while sitting with my guitar, I realised that what I missed the most weren’t the grand gestures or special dates, but the small everyday habits and moments we shared. That emptiness slowly became the heart of this song. I just wrote what I was genuinely feeling, and I hope listeners are able to find a part of their own story in it.”