From Ranveer Singh‘s ‘Dhurandhar’ dominating the box office to Priyanka Chopra opening up about her career journey, December 9, 2025 saw several noteworthy moments across the entertainment world. If a busy day kept you from catching up, here’s a quick round-up of the top buzzworthy stories you shouldn’t miss.
‘Dhurandhar’ box office
Ranveer Singh’s action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’ has been ruling the box office in India since its release. The excitement for its sequel seems to be mounting, with a video breakdown of it teasing a dramatic climax, major twists, and a post-credits setup-raising several speculations regarding ‘Dhurandhar 2’.According to analysts, this could be a turning point in Ranveer’s career, considering the scale of the movie, its reception, and his performance intensity. On the whole, Dhurandhar is shaping up as a major hit this December 2025 and is likely to shape the end-of-the-year box-office dynamics of Bollywood.
‘Akhanda 2’ clears legal hurdles; release locked on December 12
The release of ‘Akhanda 2’, which had earlier been delayed because of a legal and financial standoff involving 14 Reels Plus and Eros, has been cleared by the court. The film is gearing up for a December 12 release. With this, all energies have been revived in the Telugu film circles since the expectations are high about its strong comeback and blockbuster opening. As the end-of-year slots are competitive, this timing could favorably work in the film’s way and draw large audiences.
Joe Jonas goes viral after NYC parking fiasco
In one amusingly unscripted Hollywood moment, Joe Jonas was caught struggling to parallel-park in New York City-and it went viral in no time. The comments and memes started pouring in from fans and social media enthusiasts, making light of a very humanizing moment for the global pop star.Joe later joked about it himself, only further cementing his status as a fan favorite and elevating the parking attempt into the stuff of internet legend. The story underscores how even big celebrities aren’t immune to everyday struggles—and social media loves these unscripted human moments.
‘Kaantha’ confirmed for OTT release on Dec 12
The Malayalam movie ‘Kaantha’ by Dulquer Salmaan has been confirmed for digital release on December 12. The thriller—set against the backdrop of 1950s Madras—entails elements of power, fame, betrayal, and murder, which give it a gritty feel of a period drama. Importantly, it will stream in four languages, expanding reach across regions beyond Malayalam-speaking audiences. The OTT release comes within months of its theatrical run—a strategy that could help it reach a wider audience soon.
Career retrospective: Priyanka Chopra
At the recent talk at Bridge Summit 2025, Priyanka Chopra spoke candidly about her tough career phase when six of her Bollywood films bombed in a year. She described having to continuously reinvent herself, work hard, and hang in there before finally getting a meaningful break in Hollywood. Her reflection resonated widely, serving as a reminder that even global stars have struggled and fought to climb the ladder of success. For many fans and aspiring actors, it’s a message of resilience and the vicissitudes of stardom.
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