Shruti Haasan found herself at the centre of attention after an uncomfortable moment during a recent outing led to a sharp exchange with a paparazzo. The actor, who is often seen interacting calmly with photographers, appeared visibly annoyed when a remark crossed a line. The incident unfolded as she was leaving a restaurant, where she was surrounded by shutterbugs. (Also read: ‘He sends cringe reels’: Shruti Haasan reveals Kamal Haasan’s unseen side and his shared trait with Rajinikanth )

The clip from the incident circulated on X (formerly Twitter) and has sparked a range of reactions online. Social media users were divided, with some supporting Shruti’s reaction and others questioning it.

Some comments highlighted the awkwardness of the situation, with one saying, “Called her ‘Mumma’ on the way to a party… and got a reply they’ll remember forever,” while another noted, “He isn’t her son or anything, right?”

However, some wondered if Shruti’s reaction was too strong. One asked, “Why she got angry on being called Mumma?”

The incident has once again sparked conversation around celebrity-paparazzi interactions and the importance of maintaining boundaries and respectful communication in public spaces. This is not the first time a celebrity has schooled paparazzi about how they have addressed them in public. In past, Jaya Bachchan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan have all had their tiffs with the shutterbugs.

Years have passed, and now Karasamy has a wife, played by Mamitha Baiju. She confronts him one evening, questioning him about his whereabouts for the whole day. Where was he? Stealing? He has no answers, but the knowledge of stealing banks, jumping off buildings and breaking walls. That’s what comes naturally to him. How these old habits threaten his life forms the core of the story.

A few days ago, the filmmaker received flak for not just casting Malayalam actor Mamitha Baiju in Dhanush’s upcoming film Kara, but also justifying it after brownfacing her for the role. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Vignesh was asked why it’s so hard to find a Tamil girl to play the lead role. Especially when a Malayali has to be tanned to play a Tamilian. He replied that casting an actor depends on their performance and marketability.

“Personally, honest-to-God, I am not focused on that thing (marketability) because for me, content is important. When it comes to performance, I am absolutely certain that I will only hire an actor who does justice to my character. For this character, we auditioned close to 20-25 girls. But what Mamitha did in the audition, no one else came close,” he said.

The 2001 romantic drama Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, directed by Abbas-Mustan and starring Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji, is often remembered for introducing one of Bollywood’s earliest depictions of surrogacy, albeit in a rather flawed manner. However, beyond its storyline, the film remains infamous for its unexpected links to the Mumbai underworld, a connection its financier Bharat Shah initially had no knowledge of. Recalling the events, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who had co-produced Dil Se.. with Shah—shared how the project came together. He shared during a chat with Hussain Zaidi, “At a point of time, he (Bharat Shah) got a guy who told him he has Salman Khan’s dates. So, he said, ‘Okay, cool.’ But since that guy didn’t have a film background and wasn’t even rich, Bharat bhai called Salman,” Varma said. “Salman told him, ‘Yes, I’ve given him dates.’ That reassured Bharat bhai enough for him to give the money and the film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke started,” he added.Things took a turn when Shah later discovered that the film’s producer, Nazim Rizvi, allegedly had ties to underworld figure Chhota Shakeel. Varma explained Shah’s mindset at the time. He added, “After some time, he got to know the producer, Nazim Rizvi, has some connection with Chhota Shakeel. But he thought he’s doing a legal business, and if the producer has some underworld connection, how does that concern him? He’s himself not even a criminal, but just associated with a criminal.”The situation escalated when an unnamed businessman from the film industry received an extortion call demanding Rs 5 crore. Desperate, he turned to Shah for help, hoping Rizvi’s connection to Shakeel could resolve the issue. When contact was made, the demand was negotiated down to Rs 2 crore.Soon, more industry figures began approaching Shah for similar assistance. Despite helping others, Shah wasn’t financially benefiting from these interventions. “But he wasn’t getting any money. He was just helping out. But the cops were tapping his phone,” Varma recalled, adding, “He was trembling with shock and fear. The cops suggested maybe Shakeel was acting for you. So, Bharat bhai said, ‘Why would he act for me? I’m just a filmmaker.‘”In 2001, both Shah and Rizvi were arrested by the Mumbai Police. Shah was convicted for failing to disclose Rizvi’s alleged underworld links and sentenced to one year in prison. However, having already spent 14 months in custody during the trial, he was released immediately. Meanwhile, Rizvi and his associate Abdul Rahim Allahbaksh Khan were found guilty of maintaining underworld connections and extorting members of the film industry. They were each fined Rs 15 lakh and sentenced to six years in jail.Before the controversy, Shah, also a prominent diamond merchant, was among the most influential financiers in Bollywood. He backed major banners such as Yash Raj Films, Dharma Productions, Dreamz Unlimited, and later Red Chillies Entertainment. His co-production credits include films like ‘Darr’, ‘Yes Boss’, ‘Dil Se..’, ‘Pukar’, ‘Devdas’, and ‘Main Hoon Na’, spanning collaborations with filmmakers like Yash Chopra, Aziz Mirza, Mani Ratnam, Rajkumar Santoshi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Farah Khan.

Amid reports of actor Tiger Shroff teaming up with Vijay Krishna Acharya for a new action entertainer, the filmmaker has dismissed the speculation, calling it “incorrect”.

The project, which was widely reported to go on floors in August this year, with a 2027 theatrical release planned, was also said to be produced by Vinod Bhanushali and Tony D’Souza.

However, Acharya, best known for Dhoom (2004) and Dhoom 3 (2018), clarifies that no such collaboration is currently in the works. “I’ve been busy travelling and I saw these stories too. It’s conjecture and the news is incorrect. I find these reports very strange because they are not true,” he tells us.

Meanwhile, Tiger is currently shooting for filmmaker Sachin Ravi’s next, who will be marking his Hindi directorial debut with the untitled project. It is produced by Murad Khetani.

Meanwhile, Hindustan Times had recently reported, Shroff has sold a residential property in Pune’s Hadapsar for a total of ₹8.87 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by Zapkey. Shroff purchased the property in March 2024 for ₹7.5 crore, which means a gross return on investment (ROI) of 18.3%, Zapkey said. he actor had purchased the property in March 2024 for ₹7.5 crore, translating into a gross return on investment (ROI) of 18.3%, the data showed.

The property is located in the Yoo Pune building by Panchshil Realty and was sold along with three parking spaces, according to the documents.

The apartment measures 4,249 sq ft and was sold at a per-sq-ft price of ₹20,891, Zapkey said. The transaction was registered on March 31, 2026, for which a stamp duty of over ₹62 lakh and a registration fee of ₹30,000 were paid.