The first look of Sundar Poonam, starring Sanya Malhotra and Aditya Rawal, was unveiled on Monday, offering a glimpse into a crime thriller inspired by a real-life incident. The film draws from the 2025 honeymoon murder case, involving the killing of an Indore-based businessman during a trip to Meghalaya shortly after marriage.

The teaser is backed by a fictional news report that sets up the story. A voiceover in Hindi says, “Iss waqt ek badi khabar aa rahi hai Kashmir se… Sundar aur Poonam, ek nav-vivahit joda Chandigarh se Kashmir honeymoon par aata hai, aur aaj saat din ho chuke hain. Dono ki koi khabar nahi hai. (At this moment, a big news update is coming in from Kashmir. Sundar and Poonam, a newly married couple, came to Kashmir from Chandigarh for their honeymoon, and it has now been 7 days. There is no information about either of them. On the request of the family, Chandigarh Police has registered a complaint, and along with the Kashmir Police, a search is underway for Sundar and Poonam)”.

According to the film’s synopsis, what begins as an idyllic honeymoon soon turns into a mystery, as the couple’s disappearance uncovers disturbing truths about Poonam. Her obsessive love, troubled past and concealed secrets are said to drag those around her into a “deadly spiral.”

The first look also carries the line, “Inspired by true events that actually happened,” along with the hook, “Guilt is such a useless emotion,” pointing to the film’s psychological undertones.

The 2025 Indore honeymoon case involved Raja Raghuvanshi’s murder by his wife Sonam during their Meghalaya trip. She was arrested along with accomplices, and a chargesheet has been filed. The trial is ongoing, with bail denied and court proceedings in progress.

New Delhi, Actor Gaurav Gera, who has won praise for his portrayal of Mohammed Aalam in “Dhurandhar”, has shared an old letter that he wrote to his parent when he first arrived in Mumbai in 1998.

Gera said his journey in showbiz has been full of ups and downs but he just wanted to thank his parents for their support and his younger self for staying strong amid all the upheavals when he first moved from Delhi.

“This letter to my parents – 3rd Dec 1998 .. less than a month that I moved to Mumbai,. this is 28 years ago .. so no emails , Letters.. of course after that lots tv , some films , ad films , musical play , Radio , TikTok , Reels .. been a lovely journey with ups and downs … but this Dhurandhared .. dunno what future holds .. but I wanna thank my 23 year old self for staying hopeful and Ma Pa for endless support,” he wrote on Instagram on Sunday.

In the letter, Gera wrote to his parents about how he did not have anything that earned him money yet but the opportunities were better than they were in Delhi.

“Other expenses include telephone, electricity, gas and water bills and food. Mumma and Papa, the future is bright but I still have a lot to learn,” the letter read.

Gera first shot to fame as Nandu, the best friend to Mona Singh’s Jassi from the popular serial “Jassi Jaise Koi Nahi”. He also starred in “Kohi Apna Sa”, “Baat Hamari Pakki Hai” and movies “Kyun…! Ho Gaya Na”, “Dasvidaniya” and “Woodstock Villa”.

The actor has a significant following on Snapchat and Instagram where he plays different comedy character, but fans were surprised by his transformation as Aalam, a spy imbedded in Karachi, who helps Ranveer Singh’s Hamza in his mission.

Released on March 19, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” is a sequel to Dhar 2025 film and has already crossed the mark of ₹761 in four days.

The film features Ranveer Singh in the lead role alongside Sara Arjun, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the film released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.

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Shoba Chandrasekhar’s heartwarming statements about her daughter-in-law Sangeetha and grandchildren Sanjay and Sasha are resurfacing online. She shared cherished memories of their family life, including cooking together and the children’s love for biryani. These recollections offer a glimpse into their personal bond, shifting focus from recent discussions to fond family moments.

Recent discussions around Vijay and his wife, Sangeetha, have brought renewed attention to a past statement made by Vijay’s mother, Shoba Chandrasekhar. Her comments, shared during an earlier public event, are now widely circulating on social media. Instead of focusing on recent personal allegations, many are highlighting the warm and affectionate bond she described within the family.

Shoba shares simple and loving moments with Sangeetha

Speaking at the event, Shoba shared how she would always check with Sangeetha before cooking. As per News 18, she said she would call her and ask what food to prepare. In response, Sangeetha would usually say she would ask the children and get back. This small habit or tradition they had was a demonstration of their respect for each other as well as their coupled comprehension. Shoba’s line also indicated how loving the relationship was.

Sanjay and Sasha’s Biryani love adds a personal touch

Shoba also had a lot of nice words to say about her grandchildren’s food preferences. Shoba recounted how every time they planned their visit, Sangeetha would ask her cousins, Sanjay and Sasha what they craved to eat. The kids loved biryani, and Shoba was glad to take time out of her day to prepare it for them. Shoba remembered that they would relish their meal and eat in a very animated manner. She especially mentioned that Sanjay would praise the taste while eating, making those moments even more special.

The family life of Vijay, Sangeetha, Jason Sanjay, and Divya Sasha in the spotlight

Vijay and Sangeetha got married in 1999 and have two children, Sanjay and Sasha. Over the years, they were often seen as a close-knit family. Amid ongoing discussions, these older moments and memories are gaining attention again, reminding fans of the simple and personal side of their lives. The focus has now shifted to these family interactions rather than speculation.

The sci-fi drama Project Hail Mary is running worldwide successfully, but there is a small asterisk next to worldwide there. The film, which features Ryan Gosling in the lead, has minted $140 million globally in its opening weekend and is yet to be released in India. That postponement happened as it would have clashed with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar The Revenge.

Ahead of the film’s India release, directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller spoke with Hindustan Times about the growing popularity of Indian films globally and how RRR benefited Indian cinema.

Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar, has had the biggest opening in Indian cinema history, earning ₹750 crore worldwide, and even beating several Hollywood films at the US box office. Many other films, including Yash’s Toxic, delayed their releases to avoid a clash with this heavily anticipated sequel.

His directorial partner Christopher Miller adds, “And it’s growing every year. Indian films in America have begun to gain broad cultural relevance, starting with RRR.” Chris feels that RRR did what many Indian films before that had not been able to – take Indian cinema beyond its core viewership in the US, beyond just the South Asian diaspora. “That really spread out beyond just those seeking it out,” he says.

The 2022 film by SS Rajamouli earned $15 million in the US but became a phenomenon in the country after its release on Netflix. It eventually won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

Project Hail Mary, meanwhile, is set to release in India on March 26 now, seven full days after Dhurandhar 2. Based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir, it stars Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz, and Lionel Boyce. The film follows Ryland Grace, a man who awakens on an interstellar spacecraft with no memory of how he got there.