Ram Charan’s highly anticipated film ‘Peddi’, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has been officially postponed to June 2026 as the makers prioritise post-production quality. The team shared a special note stating, “We want to give our audience nothing but the best.” The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma, with music by AR Rahman. The first song ‘Chikiri Chikiri’ has crossed 200 million views, while the second track ‘Rai Rai Raa Raa’ has surpassed 47 million views on YouTube. Produced by Vriddhi Cinemas and Mythri Movie Makers, ‘Peddi’ is one of the most anticipated pan-India releases of 2026. The exact new release date will be announced soon.
The wait for one of 2026’s most anticipated pan-India films just got a little longer but for all the right reasons. The makers of ‘Peddi’, starring global star Ram Charan in the titular role, have officially announced that the film’s release has been pushed to June 2026, with the exact date to be revealed soon. The decision was communicated through a heartfelt note on social media and reflects the team’s commitment to delivering the finest possible theatrical experience. Here is everything you need to know about the postponement and what to expect.
‘Peddi’ release date postponed
Taking to social media, the makers of ‘Peddi’ shared an official announcement informing audiences about the change in release plans. The note read:“Firstly, thank you all for the wonderful response to our songs and glimpses. We’re truly happy to see the love and excitement for Peddi. The talkie part of the film is complete, and we only have one song left to be shot. We’ve seen the edit of the film, and we’re extremely happy with the output. With such great content in our hands, we want to present it in the best possible way. For that, we feel it’s important to give our technicians and post-production team a little more time to bring out their best with absolute perfection. It is our duty to give you nothing but the best theatrical experience. So, we’ve decided to push the release of the film to June. The exact date will be announced very soon. Thank you for your continued support and patience. It truly means a lot to us.”The statement makes clear that the postponement is not a setback but a deliberate creative decision. The exact new release date is expected to be revealed soon.
More about ‘Peddi’
One of the biggest reasons ‘Peddi’ has been generating such extraordinary pre-release buzz is its music, composed by the legendary AR Rahman. The first single, ‘Chikiri Chikiri’, made an instant impact upon release, with audiences responding enthusiastically to its fresh, vibrant energy and Rahman’s signature sonic touch. The track has already crossed an extraordinary 200 million views across platforms.Building on that momentum, the makers released the second track, ‘Rai Rai Raa Raa’ which was a high-energy, adrenaline-fuelled number that grabbed attention immediately upon dropping online. The track has already surpassed 47 million views on YouTube, adding further fuel to the already blazing excitement around ‘Peddi.’
Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ pehelwan look
Adding another layer of excitement to the film’s pre-release campaign, the makers recently unveiled the ‘Peddi’ pehelwan look showcasing Ram Charan in a strikingly different, raw, and powerful avatar that fans had not seen before. The reveal was met with tremendous love from audiences across the country and set social media ablaze.
More about ‘Peddi’
Written and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, Peddi stars Ram Charan in the titular role. The film boasts a powerhouse ensemble cast: Shiva Rajkumar, Janhvi Kapoor, Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma. The film is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under his banner Vriddhi Cinemas, in collaboration with leading production house Mythri Movie Makers.
The Realme 16 5G is a new mid-range smartphone from the brand that looks refreshed on the outside but remains very similar to its predecessor. With the fresh new camera bar on the back and flat display, it looks like a strong contender in the segment, but when I started using it daily, the compromises became apparent.
The Realme 16 5G offers a stronger battery and AI features but compromises in performance and cameras. (Amit Rahi-HT)
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The Realme 16 doesn’t completely disappoint you, but it doesn’t quite live up to expectations at its price point.
Realme 16 5G: A refreshed package
The Realme 16 offers a fresh look amid similar-looking mid-range smartphones in the market. The pixel-inspired camera bar at the back is a welcome design upgrade from the previous generation. It comes with a polycarbonate back panel and frame, which does not look premium. Despite this, the phone feels premium in the hand and its lightweight design makes it comfortable to hold.
Realme 16 5G design (Amit Rahi – HT)
To compensate for the polycarbonate build, Realme offers IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance, which you see on most flagship smartphones. This adds a layer of durability that other brands are not offering in this price range. If you care about long-term reliability, this immediately becomes a big advantage in daily use.
At the same time, Realme has done something really impressive by offering IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance. This is proper flagship-level protection, and it adds a layer of durability that most competitors in this segment simply don’t offer. This becomes a huge advantage in daily use for anyone who cares about long-term reliability and security.
Realme 16 5G: Display
The display is where the Realme 16 5G starts to shine. It’s bright, vibrant and easy to use even in direct sunlight. Outdoor visibility is excellent, and this alone makes a big difference in daily use. Whether watching videos, endless scrolling or browsing the web, everything is seamless with the 120Hz refresh rate. Some users may find the move away from curved displays a bit disappointing, but it’s something you’ll have to live with, as most smartphone brands are going this route.
Realme 16 5G display (Amit Rahi – HT)
The same bezels around the display give it a balanced and polished look, with a center punch-hole for the selfie camera. The 120Hz refresh rate is variable and automatically adjusts between 60Hz, 90Hz and 120Hz depending on what you’re doing on the phone. It maintains smoothness while saving battery at the same time.
Color reproduction is excellent, and everything looks vibrant without going overboard. The only thing missing here is HDR support, which could have made content consumption even better. This isn’t a dealbreaker, but if you’re used to HDR displays it’s something you’ll notice.
Realme 16 5G display (Amit Rahi – HT)
That said, the Realme 16 display is actually a downgrade from the Realme 15’s 144Hz display with 6500 nits peak brightness. But these changes are not noticeable and will not affect your everyday experience at all.
Realme 16 5G camera: corners have been cut
The camera system is where the Realme 16 starts to show the compromises made by the brand and the features removed. Let’s start with what Realme did with the camera this year. The 50MP main sensor on the back is a Sony sensor, along with a 2MP monochrome sensor and a depth sensor. There is another 50MP sensor on the front for selfies and video calls.
Realme 16 5G camera (Amit Rahi – HT)
Photos come out vibrant and detailed. Dynamic range is good, but for everyday photography, the results are more than satisfactory. While I was testing the camera, I discovered the first drawback of this camera system – the ultra-wide sensor is missing. So you’re stuck with that single 50MP sensor that does everything.
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The front camera is equally impressive. The 50MP sensor captures sharp and detailed selfies that look natural. One thing that immediately stands out is that beautification features are disabled by default, resulting in more realistic photos without unnecessary smoothing.
The rear camera mirror is a nice addition, but since the front-facing camera is quite capable, I never thought of using the rear camera for selfies. Another drawback or downgrade that I found while recording videos is the missing 4K video option. You can record videos up to 1080p at 60fps with both the front and rear cameras.
AI Features
Now coming to the AI features, this is where Realme has done a really impressive job. The photo editing section is packed with useful AI tools that actually add value rather than just being for marketing. Features like AI Recomposer, AI Ultra Clarity and AI Edit Genie make editing easy and quick.
Realme 16 5G AI edit (Amit Rahi – HT)
The AI Edit Genie is particularly interesting, as it works similarly to the AI Create mode seen on flagship devices. You can give it instructions via text or voice and it edits your image accordingly. I tried converting a daytime shot into a night scene and it worked surprisingly well.
However, the camera system is not without its limitations. The absence of an ultra-wide sensor is something you will notice very quickly. This limits flexibility and makes the setup feel incomplete. Also, video recording is limited to 1080p, which is quite disappointing at this price.
Realme 16 5G: Performance and software
Performance on the Realme 16 5G is good, but not as expected from this price range. The MediaTek 6400 Turbo is a budget-range chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. For everyday use, the phone works smoothly without any major issues. Apps open quickly, multitasking is handled well, and general use feels responsive.
Realme 16 5G performance (Amit Rahi – HT)
There’s also a GT mode designed to boost performance while gaming, but in real-world use, the difference is barely noticeable. Even the benchmark results do not show any major improvement with this mode enabled.
Overall gaming performance is good. Heavy games like Genshin Impact and Zenless Zone Zero run better on lower graphics settings for a smoother experience, while BGMI performs well at 60fps on higher settings, which is good news for regular players.
Realme 16 5G benchmarks (Amit Rahi – HT)
Realme UI 7 offers a lot of customization options, and this is easily one of its strongest aspects. You can change almost everything to match your preferences, making the phone feel more personalized.
Realme 16 5G Realme UI 7 (Amit Rahi – HT)
Additionally, the presence of bloatware is hard to ignore. Apps like Hot Games and other pre-installed content cannot be removed or disabled, which affects the overall experience a bit. Although you can work around this by customizing the interface, it still feels unnecessary.
Realme 16 5G: Battery is still its strongest suit
Finally, the battery is where the Realme 16 5G really stands out. The 7000mAh battery is huge, and what makes it even more impressive is how the phone remains thin and light despite this. At around 8mm thick and 183 grams, this balance is truly astonishing.
Rheem 16 5G Battery (Amit Rahi – HT)
In real-world use, battery performance is excellent. It can easily last for more than a full day without making the slightest change in its usage. And the 60W SuperVOOC charging is superfast and charges the phone quickly.
Advantages and disadvantages of Realme 16 5G
Pros
Thin and light despite big battery
Flagship grade water and dust resistance
bright amoled display
solid camera performance
Marathon battery with 80 watt charger in the box
Shortcoming
Ultrawide lens missing from camera
No 4K video recording
Not for gamers
Realme 16 5G: My thoughts
In the end, the Realme 16 5G seems to be a phone that gets a lot of important things right but misses out on some important details. The display is excellent, battery life is excellent, and the AI features add a modern touch. Also, the build seems average for the price, the camera lacks versatility, and the performance, while good, isn’t the best in its segment.
Decoding the delimitation numbers: The South worried delimitation could put them at a disadvantage, but government sources explain how it could increase the region’s number of Lok Sabha seats
The government plans to introduce a Delimitation Bill, 2026, to redraw constituency boundaries based on 2011 census data instead of waiting for new population data. (AI generated for representation)
While southern states express concern over the delimitation that the Center has proposed for the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Bill, government sources told News18 that the plan to increase the share of all states in the Lok Sabha equally to 50% will actually benefit the region.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju wrote on Twitter, “Some people are trying to mislead South Indian states on women’s reservation by giving wrong delimitation figures. There should be no politics in giving reservation to women in Lok Sabha and Assemblies. All political parties are united for Nari Shakti.”
Analysis of numbers.
What is the Center planning to do?
Nari Shakti Vandan Act (officially the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023), originally passed in 2023, reserves one-third of all seats for women in the Lok Sabha, state assemblies and the Delhi Assembly.
Since it requires a new census and delimitation exercise before it can take effect, the law enacted in 2023 could only take effect after the next census (delayed to 2027), potentially extending the rollout to 2034.
Solution
To emphasize its implementation, the government proposes to delink reservation from the need for a fresh census and subsequent delimitation.
A central part of the plan is to increase the total number of Lok Sabha seats from 543 to 850In which 815 seats are proposed for states and the remaining 35 for union territories. Of these, 273 seats will be reserved for women. This expansion allows for a women’s quota without reducing the number of existing seats for current members.
The government plans to introduce a Delimitation Bill, 2026, to redraw constituency boundaries based on 2011 census data instead of waiting for new population data.
The government intends to bring a Constitution Amendment Bill for implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha from 2029 in a special sitting of Parliament on April 16-18.
what does the government want
For constitutional amendments, the government will need a two-thirds majority in both houses to pass legislation.
Why are southern states against it? How do they understand delimitation
Southern states have historically invested more in education, health care, and family planning, leading to lower population growth than the North. Because delimitation is population-based, northern states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar could gain a large number of seats—estimates suggest UP could rise from 80 to more than 140 seats.
The southern states, despite their developmental success, will see their relative share in Parliament decline. For example, Kerala may see 0% seat growth, while Tamil Nadu’s seat share may drop significantly.
A significant increase in seats from the northern states could lead to a permanent shift of national power towards the “Hindi heartland”.
Southern leaders fear that if some northern states form a majority on their own, their role in choosing the prime minister or passing national legislation will be diminished. There are concerns that national policies will be tailored to Northern priorities, potentially ignoring the unique industrial and social needs of the South.
Tax devolution (sharing of central taxes with states) already uses population as a key factor. The southern states make a disproportionately large contribution to India’s GDP and tax revenues. They fear that having fewer MPs will weaken their ability to bargain for a fair share of central funds, essentially leading to a situation where they will “pay more but get less”.
Leaders like Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Telangana CM Revanth Reddy argue that seats should be allocated based on broader factors such as economic contribution, good governance and education rather than just raw population numbers.
Delimitation may actually increase seats: What do government sources say?
“The 2011 population will not be the binding factor. This means nothing will change proportionally. This will allay the concerns of the southern states that their representation may decline,” sources said.
“There No harm to southern states. The ratio which is there today will be maintained. The headline number will increase by 50 per cent to 850 and the number for each state will also increase by 50 per cent,” he explained.
How the 50% formula will work: Explanation from government sources
Tamil Nadu: There are currently 39 seats here. If the delimitation was done only on the basis of 2011 census, there would have been 49 seats. But as per the Government of India’s formula of increasing the share of all states proportionately by another 50%, it will now have 59 seats.
Kerala: There are currently 20 seats here. If the delimitation was done only on the basis of 2011 census, there would have been 23 seats. But as per the Government of India’s formula of increasing the share of all the states proportionately and by 50%, it will now have 30 seats.
Andhra Pradesh: There are currently 25 seats here. If the delimitation was done only on the basis of 2011 census, there would have been 33 seats. But as per the Government of India’s formula of increasing the share of all the states proportionately and by 50%, it will now have 37 seats.
Odisha: Currently there are 21 seats here. If the delimitation was done only on the basis of 2011 census, there would have been 28 seats. But as per the Government of India’s formula of increasing the share of all the states proportionately and by 50%, it will now have 31 seats.
Telangana: Currently there are 17 seats. If the delimitation was done only on the basis of 2011 census, there would have been 24 seats. But as per the Government of India’s formula of increasing the share of all the states proportionately and by 50%, it will now have 25 seats.
Karnataka: There are currently 28 seats here. If the delimitation was done only on the basis of 2011 census, there would have been 41 seats. But as per the Government of India’s formula of increasing the share of all states proportionately by another 50%, it will now have 42 seats.
Indian group will oppose the bill
India Block leaders took this decision on Wednesday oppose the delimitation billI pushed for amendment in the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, 2023 to provide 33 percent reservation for women MLAs in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.
The opposition clarified that it is not against women’s reservation and urged him to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Act, 2023, but objected to the delimitation process, which it believes weakens the representation of southern and north-eastern states in the Lok Sabha.
This decision was taken in a meeting held at the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi. Along with the Congress president, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, RJD working president Tejashwi Yadav, NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal and other prominent Indian block leaders attended the meeting.
After the meeting, Mallikarjun Kharge announced India Bloc’s decision and accused the government of taking “politically motivated” steps to suppress opposition parties.
“We are all in favor of the Women’s Reservation Bill. But we have objection to the way they have brought it. It is politically motivated. Just to suppress the opposition parties.” Government It is doing. Although we have consistently supported the Women’s Reservation Bill, we insist that the earlier amendments be implemented. They are making some moves regarding delimitation. All our parties should unite and fight in the Parliament. Kharge said, we will oppose this bill, but we are not against reservation (for women).
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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle died after a brief hospitalisation on Sunday in Mumbai at the age of 92. Her granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, has been posting tributes for her grandmother. She posted an unseen video of Asha grooving, remarking how the singer would want everyone to celebrate life.
Zanai Bhosle looked bereaved at her grandmother Asha Bhosle’s funeral.
Zanai Bhosle posts sweet memories of Asha Bhosle
Zanai shared an unseen video with Asha on Instagram Stories on Wednesday. In the video, both Zanai and Asha are standing on a balcony, looking down at a celebration on the streets below. The singer even breaks out in a little jig as her granddaughter cheers her on. The grandmother and granddaughter hug each other and enjoy the view before Zanai plants a kiss on Asha’s forehead. “She would want us to celebrate just the way she celebrated life (Om and heart emojis),” she wrote while posting the video.
Zanai Bhosle calls Asha Bhosle her best friend
Before Asha’s death, Zanai posted a picture with her and confirmed that she has been hospitalised. She wrote, “My grandmother, Asha Bhosle due to extreme exhaustion and suffering a chest infection has been admitted to hospital and we request you to value our privacy. Treatment is ongoing and hopefully everything will be well and we shall update you positively.”
After Asha’s funeral was held on Monday, Zanai posted a video on her Instagram, writing, “As I wake up this morning, I realise I have lost my partner in crime, my best friend, a person who completed my entire world and the first person to hold me when I was born. What do I do now? Who am I supposed to wake up and give a hug to in the morning and have chai with? Who’s going to be waiting for me every day when I come home or who am I supposed to crack lame jokes with.” She also looked heartbroken at Asha’s funeral and was consoled by Tabu.
Asha Bhosle’s death
Asha was briefly hospitalised at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai due to exhaustion and chest infection before she died on Sunday. Her son, Anand Bhosle, performed her last rites at Shivaji Park Crematorium. Her body was kept at her home before that for loved ones to pay their last respects. Asha was laid to rest with full state honours. “So overwhelmed with emotions, I’ll write something when I can, but I have to say that there were so many people who have respected her and honoured her today and beyond it all shown her so much love,” wrote Zanai after the funeral.
Atletico Madrid survived a strong comeback attempt by Barcelona in the quarterfinals at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday to advance to the UEFA Champions League semifinals for the first time in nine years.
Diego Simeone`s team advanced 3-2 on aggregate despite losing the second leg 1-2 to Barcelona because of their first-leg advantage.
Barcelona got off to a fantastic start, scoring in the fourth minute thanks to Lamine Yamal. In the 24th minute, Ferran Torres scored a strong goal to draw the match on aggregate and give the visitors the upper hand.
But Atletico`s attacker, Ademola Lookman, scored in the 31st minute to retake the aggregate lead, giving the home team a vital advantage heading into halftime. Barcelona brought on attacking players like Marcus Rashford and Robert Lewandowski to push hard for another goal in the second half, but Atletico Madrid retained their composure and put up a sturdy defence. When Eric Garcia was sent off for a last-man foul in the 79th minute, the game shifted even more in Atletico`s favour.
Ronald Araujo missed a late header in stoppage time as Barcelona struggled to find the game-winning goal.
Atletico continue their good form against Barcelona
This result was Atletico`s third Champions League quarterfinal victory over Barcelona. They had previously won 3-2 on aggregate in 2015/16 (1-2 away, 2-0 home) and 2-1 on aggregate in 2013/14 (1-1 away, 1-0 home).
Barcelona`s victory on the night marked Atletico`s first loss in 11 UEFA home games against Spanish opponents (Wins: 8, Defeats: 2). The 2-1 loss was also Atletico`s first home loss in a Champions League knockout game since they were defeated 3-2 by Ajax in the second leg of a quarterfinal encounter in March 1997.
Atletico will now face either Arsenal or Sporting in the semi-finals. Arsenal have a slender 1-0 lead going into the second leg, thanks to a late Kai Havertz winner in the reverse fixture.
In the other quarter-final, PSG defeated Liverpool 2-0 at Anfield to secure a 4-0 aggregate victory. The defending champions will face either Bayern Munich or Real Madrid in the other semi-final.
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is at an advanced stage of assessing plans to upgrade its South African plant, according to people familiar with the matter, as India’s second-largest automaker looks to capitalise on rising demand for affordable vehicles.
The Mahindra Scorpio N. M&M, which opened its assembly plant in 2018, manufactures its Pik Up light trucks at the facility near Durban, South Africa.
The company has been working with the state-owned Industrial Development Corp. to assess the feasibility of setting up completely knocked-down, or CKD, production at its facility near the port city of Durban, the people said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private. Mahindra already assembles semi-knocked down vehicles at the plant.
The growth in South Africa’s mid-market segment has lured Chinese and Indian rivals that have eaten into the market share of companies including Ford Motor Co. and Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Expanded local facilities may allow Mahindra to sidestep potential import tariffs being weighed by South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to spur domestic auto manufacturing—the largest component of the nation’s factory output.
Representatives for the Mumbai-based company and IDC didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
The plan may also help Mahindra boost sales and compete with companies including Chery Automobile Co., as well as Suzuki Motor Co., which ships most of its cars from India. Toyota Motor Co. remains the nation’s biggest seller of cars.
Chery, China’s top car exporter, earlier this year agreed to buy Nissan Motor Co.’s plant in South Africa. Mercedes is considering sharing its manufacturing plant in the nation with Great Wall Motor Co., people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg.
Mahindra, which opened its assembly plant in 2018, manufactures its Pik Up light trucks at the facility. The vehicles are popular with local farmers and are also used by police in neighbouring Mozambique.
The inclusion of CKD would represent an upgrade in local manufacturing capability and indicate deeper investment in the domestic market. A CKD facility typically imports whole vehicles as parts and then assembles them, allowing automakers to avert tariffs on shipments of finished cars.
India’s Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. has also resumed selling cars in the country after a lengthy hiatus. Tata ships the cars from India.
Good news awaits Govinda`s and Krushna Abhishek`s fans as all finally seems to be well between their families! Govinda`s wife, Sunita Ahuja, has finally put an end to their family feud with Govinda`s nephew, Krushna Abhishek, and his wife, Kashmera Shah. The `mami` and `bhanja` were seen reuniting after a period of 10 years.
Sunita Ahuja ends rift with Krushna Abhishek
On Wednesday, Sunita Ahuja was spotted on the sets of Laughter Chefs. In a video captured by a paparazzo, Sunita was seen posing happily with both Krushna and Kashmera during the photo-op of their show Laughter Chefs 3, where Sunita will be seen as a special guest.
The two families had a long-standing rift since 2016, and their fallout often made news. Hence, their reunion is bound to come as a delightful surprise for fans.
While interacting with the photographers, Sunita remarked in her trademark style: “14 saal ka banwas aaj khatam hua hai.” To this, Kashmera quipped: “Kisi aur ka shuru hoga.”
Speaking to the media, Krushna said it was wonderful to have his maami on the show`s set and further said that she has been one of the best guests on the show till now.
Krushna also added, “This was a big surprise. We did not know that she will join the show today. Thanks to her for agreeing to do this. With this, we have ended all speculations or rumours which made headlines in the last 12 years.”
For the unversed, their family rift began around 2016-2018 after Kashmera Shah made certain remarks that Sunita found offensive to Govinda. Moreover, a joke cracked by Krushna on The Kapil Sharma Show did not sit well with Govinda and Sunita either.
Krushna and Govinda were not on talking terms for several years.
There were reports that Govinda and Sunita refused to appear on The Kapil Sharma Show as guests because Krushna was performing. Later, whenever they appeared as guests, Krushna would skip the show.
However, earlier this year, Sunita finally revealed that everything is fine between Govinda and Krushna now. “How long can I be angry with my kids?” she told Pinkvilla, adding, “Why hold grudges when everyone is happy in their own space? I only want to give blessings to all the kids; they are like my own.”
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes that if Lucknow Super Giants’ Nicholas Pooran doesn’t turn things around for himself with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League, he is likely to be replaced by Josh Inglis, when the Australian returns, ahead of their clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswammy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday.
The former West Indian batter has had a very sub-par IPL season thus far as per the standards set by him. Pooran has been one of the fiercest batters in the league for quite some time, with the southpaw scoring 500 runs each in the last two seasons.
“His strike rate is not even 100. He hasn’t been scoring at all,” Pathan said on his YouTube channel. “If he doesn’t sort it out quickly, he could be in trouble because Josh Inglis is a very good player, and there will be pressure on Nicholas Pooran when he joins the camp.”
The Australian wicketkeeper-batter, Inglis still hasn’t joined the LSG camp. He had initially informed about his limited participation in IPL 2026 due to his wedding, but the final date of his joining is yet to be confirmed.
On the other hand, Pooran, this season, has only managed 41 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 85.41. This in turn has positioned some of the run-scoring burden on the Indian contingent in the franchise, especially captain Rishabh Pant, who is currently one of the top run-getters for the franchise.
“He batted at No. 3 last year but has now been moved down the order. Another thing, his foot gets planted early. That’s why he is not in form. More than technique, I feel the issue is in the head, or there is some health issue. One of these two things are bothering Nicholas Pooran,” Pathan added.
The management understands the issue with their overseas batters and have gone on to label them as the ‘sleeping giants’, who they believe will fire away at the right moment. LSG will hoping that these giants wake up on time as they face in-form Punjab Kings in Mullapur on April 19, following today’s encounter against RCB.
Amid the ongoing Dhurandhar 2 song row, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday recorded an undertaking by filmmaker Rajeev Rai, who is also the owner of Trimurti Films, that he will not speak to the media about the dispute during the pendency of mediation proceedings.
Rajeev Rai calls Dhurandhar makers thieves
Today`s proceedings stemmed from an application moved by Super Cassettes claiming that Rai had given a series of interviews to the media after agreeing to mediation last week, including remarks on how the case was handled in court and on the merits of the dispute. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela noted that Rai had made multiple public statements on the merits of the case as well as the court proceedings, even after the matter was referred to mediation.
Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal, who was appearing for Dhurandhar makers, contended that such statements were prejudicial and caused damage to the film, which is currently running in theatres. “They are calling us thieves while the very issue is before this Court for consideration,” he told the court.
The advocate also submitted that a litigant cannot simultaneously pursue remedies before the Court while making public allegations and commentary on the dispute. He argued that Rai`s statements included imputations against the opposing parties and that it amounted to showing a parallel narrative in the media on a matter that is pending adjudication.
Meanwhile, Swathi Sukumar, appearing for Trimurti, submitted that the statements were made in anguish and that Rai remained committed to mediation. “They get praise every day for being a box office hit. Equally, two people criticising them is not going to bring down heaven,” she said, adding that the defendants should be able to take criticism.
The Court highlighted that once a litigant invokes the judicial process, restraint is expected in public commentary on issues that are sub judice.
About the matter
The dispute arose from allegations by Trimurti Films that the song Rang De Lal (Oye Oye) in Dhurandhar 2 uses the musical composition of Tirchi Topiwala from the 1989 film Tridev without proper authorisation. The defendants, B62 Studios, have denied the allegations and opposed any interim relief.
The case was referred to mediation by the Delhi High Court last week.
