September 10, 2025

THE CLIFF NEWS

National Daily Bilingual Newspaper

Category: Entertainment

Angelina Jolie Plans Move Abroad After Youngest Children Turn 18

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is reportedly preparing to leave the United States and settle overseas once her youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, turn 18 next year. According to People, the actress is exploring “several locations abroad” and is expected to put her Los Angeles residence on the market soon. Jolie has lived in the historic Cecil B. DeMille estate in Los Feliz since 2017, when she purchased the 11,000-square-foot mansion for $24.5 million. The property boasts six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. Limited By Custody Agreement Jolie has often spoken about her desire to live abroad. However, due to her custody arrangement with former husband Brad Pitt, she was required to remain in Los Angeles. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, she admitted that her stay in the city was purely circumstantial: “I never wanted to live in L.A. full time. I have to be here because of a divorce.” With the custody restrictions easing as her children grow older, Jolie is now ready to make a permanent move. She has previously explained that she values the “humanity” and cultural experiences she found abroad—qualities she feels Los Angeles cannot offer her family. Part of a Growing Trend Among Celebrities Jolie’s decision comes amid a trend of Hollywood stars relocating overseas, particularly following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel recently obtained Italian citizenship, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi moved to England’s Cotswolds in 2024, while Rosie O’Donnell shifted to Ireland. Actor Richard Gere also announced plans to move to Spain. Upcoming Work On the professional front, Jolie is set to reunite with director Doug Liman—with whom she worked on Mr. & Mrs. Smith—for his upcoming spy thriller, The Initiative.

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Firing Outside YouTuber Elvish Yadav’s House in Gurugram, Himanshu Bhau Gang Claims Responsibility

A firing incident took place outside the residence of YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav in Gurugram’s upscale Sector 56 locality on Sunday morning. According to police, the firing occurred between 5:30 am and 6:00 am, when Yadav was not present at home. No injuries were reported. The Gurugram police PRO said three men on a motorcycle carried out the firing, targeting the ground and first floor of the building. Soon after the incident, a post appeared on Instagram in which the notorious Himanshu Bhau gang claimed responsibility. The post accused Elvish Yadav of promoting gambling and warned others against such activities. “Today’s firing at Elvish Yadav’s house was carried out by Neeraj Faridpur and Bhau Ritoliya… Whoever promotes betting can get a call or a bullet anytime,” the post read. The authenticity of the post could not be independently verified. Police are currently scanning CCTV footage and have launched a probe. This incident comes a month after Haryanvi singer and rapper Rahul Yadav, popularly known as Fazilpuria, survived a firing attack on his car in Gurugram. His associate Rohit Shaukeen was killed in that attack, which was also claimed by gangster Sunil Sardhania of the Himanshu Bhau gang. Himanshu Bhau, believed to be an associate of jailed gangster Neeraj Bawana, faces over 30 criminal cases including murder, extortion, and attempted murder. A fugitive who allegedly escaped from a juvenile correctional facility at the age of 17, he is suspected to be operating his gang from the US. His group has been linked to several high-profile crimes, including a shooting at Burger King in Delhi’s Rajouri Garden last year. Interpol has issued a red notice against him. The gang is considered an ally of the Bambiha gang, a rival of the Bishnoi gang, and has an ongoing rivalry with jailed gangster Ankit Baba of Haryana’s Ritoliya. Following Sunday’s attack, Elvish Yadav’s father, Ramavtar Yadav, lodged an FIR stating that the attackers fired indiscriminately at their house. “This attack was on our family. If we had been outside at that time, we could have lost our lives,” the FIR reads, urging police to ensure the family’s safety.

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Unidentified men open fire outside Elvish Yadav’s residence in Gurgaon

Gurgaon: In a shocking incident on Sunday morning, unidentified assailants opened fire outside the residence of controversial YouTuber and Bigg Boss winner Elvish Yadav in Gurgaon’s Sector 56. According to police, the firing took place between 5.30 am and 6 am, when three masked men arrived on a motorbike and fired multiple rounds before fleeing the spot. While sources claimed around 15 bullets were fired at the building’s first floor, Elvish’s father, Ram Avtar Yadav, stated that nearly 25–30 rounds were discharged. Elvish, who resides on the third floor of the building, was not at home during the incident. No injuries have been reported. “Our family was inside the house when the firing happened. I was asleep at the time. CCTV footage shows three miscreants, two of whom are clearly visible. The police administration is doing its job well, and we believe the investigation is being carried out properly,” said Ram Avtar Yadav. A police team swiftly cordoned off the area, and a probe is underway.

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Kriti Sanon to Lead Cocktail 2 in “The Sicilian Chapter”

Kriti Sanon’s career continues its meteoric rise as Homi Adajania officially announced her as the lead in Cocktail 2, the sequel to the 2012 hit romantic comedy. Adajania revealed the news on Instagram with a monochrome photo of Kriti, captioned: “@kritisanon #Thescicilianchapter #Cocktail2” The hashtag confirms the sequel’s new arc—“The Sicilian Chapter”—hinting at an international setting and a fresh spin on the original’s themes of love, friendship, and heartbreak. Production & Preparation Kriti Sanon’s Career Momentum Franchise Legacy With the promise of a stylish Sicilian backdrop and Kriti Sanon at the helm, Cocktail 2 could become Bollywood’s next cultural milestone.

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Sunny Deol’s Border 2 Announced with First Poster, Releasing January 22, 2026

On India’s 79th Independence Day, the makers of Border 2 revealed its first poster, paying tribute to the armed forces. The war drama, inspired by true events, will release January 22, 2026, ahead of Republic Day, aiming for an extended patriotic weekend at the box office. Poster Highlights Key Details Makers’ Statements The release date strategically positions Border 2 to capture the Republic Day patriotic sentiment, much like its predecessor did in 1997.

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Kartik Aaryan–Sreeleela Romantic Drama Delayed to Christmas 2025, to Clash with Alpha

The much-anticipated untitled romantic film starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, directed by Anurag Basu and produced by Bhushan Kumar (T-Series), has been pushed from its planned Diwali 2025 release to December 25, 2025. This shift sets up a Christmas Day box-office clash with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s spy action thriller Alpha. Film Overview Crowded December 2025 Release Calendar In addition to Alpha, December will also see the release of: Kartik Aaryan’s Upcoming Projects This reschedule means the romantic drama will be entering a highly competitive holiday window, potentially making it one of the biggest box-office showdowns of 2025.

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War 2 – Bigger, Louder, but Nowhere Near Better

War 2 tries to up the ante for Bollywood’s Spy Universe, but ends up proving that scale without substance is just noise in Dolby Atmos. Ayan Mukerji swaps his usual flair for human moments with postcard tourism and physics-defying stunts that are more parody than thrill. The Story (sort of):Somewhere in this globetrotting blur, there’s a mission involving patriotism, betrayal, and a cartel that’s supposed to be menacing but instead feels like a filler villain in a video game. Hrithik Roshan’s Kabir and Jr NTR’s mystery agent have the charisma to carry action, romance, or drama — but here, they’re reduced to moving action figures in a screenplay that keeps changing its mind about what it’s trying to say. The Action:Yes, there are fights on planes, under water, in snow, on trains, inside fire — but none of them land with weight or wit. When NTR survives a near-heart shot and wakes up without so much as a ruffled chest hair, or when Hrithik and Kiara leap from a bullet-riddled jeep glowing with pristine headlights, you start laughing at the stunts instead of with them. Poor CGI and suspiciously flawless six-packs don’t help. Performances: Direction & Style:Mukerji’s strategy seems to be: if the plot’s not working, distract with locations. So we hop from India to Spain to Russia to Switzerland, with Manali thrown in, making the film feel like a travel ad with random explosions. It’s spectacle for spectacle’s sake — expensive, yes, but narratively empty. The Verdict:War 2 isn’t just a step down from War, it risks deflating the entire YRF Spy Universe. All gloss, no grit, and certainly no memorable hook — it’s a film that mistakes louder for better, and global for grand. By the end, neither the villains’ plan nor the heroes’ invincibility matters. It’s just an overlong, overproduced postcard from nowhere. If the Spy Universe wants to survive, it needs stories worth telling — not just bulletproof cheekbones and international hotel bills.

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Coolie — Rajinikanth Roars Again in a High-Voltage, Fan-First Thriller

Plot (brief): Deva (Rajinikanth) runs Deva Mansion, a refuge for students. When his friend Rajshekhar (Sathyaraj) dies — officially from cardiac arrest but actually from an injury — Deva uncovers a murder cover-up and dives into a smuggling ring in Visakhapatnam to find the truth. The investigation drags up buried secrets from Deva’s own past, tying personal history to the present crime and driving the film toward a violent, emotional confrontation. What works:Lokesh Kanagaraj leans into mass-entertainment with genuine affection for his star. The second half is where the film truly clicks — tighter pacing, escalating stakes, and well-timed twists that keep you hooked. Rajinikanth delivers exactly what his audience wants: effortless charisma, punchy one-liners, and commanding screen presence. The de-aging shots (used for nostalgia) mostly land as intended and amplify the emotional beats in the flashbacks, especially the Rajinikanth–Sathyaraj sequences, which are a highlight. Performances & cameos:Nagarjuna as the drug lord Simon brings a chilling, restrained menace; Soubin Shahir’s Dayal is memorably unsettling; Upendra packs swagger as Deva’s fierce right-hand; and Rachita Ram steals scenes with a surprise role and an impressively organic action sequence. Sathyaraj and Shruti Haasan provide solid support, while Aamir Khan’s cameo is smartly placed and never overstays its welcome. Overall, the ensemble lifts the material whenever the central momentum dips. Direction & writing:Lokesh learns from earlier tonal slips and strikes a better balance between fan service and narrative drive. The first half indulges in songs, dances, and extended setups that slow the film’s build — but those indulgences pay off for fans. The second half repays patience with focused storytelling and punchy set pieces. Music & technicals:Anirudh’s soundtrack is crowd-pleasing and the background score elevates action beats effectively. Action choreography and production design evoke the required scale; only some emotional cues rely on familiar musical shorthand. The flaws:A bloated first half and a few pacing choices keep the runtime feeling long at times. The film doesn’t quite reach the narrative heights of Lokesh’s best work (like Kaithi or Vikram), but it’s a far more successful, crowd-pleasing outing than some of his recent experiments. Verdict:Coolie is a high-energy, nostalgia-charged entertainer that celebrates Rajinikanth’s mass appeal while offering enough craft and surprises to interest casual viewers too. It’s an enjoyable, star-driven ride — part tribute, part crime thriller — with cameos and twists that reward both fans and general audiences. Whether it slots into the Lokesh Cinematic Universe is left tantalisingly ambiguous, which is exactly how the film likes it.

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Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra Booked for Allegedly Cheating Businessman of Over ₹60 Crore

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra have been booked by the Mumbai Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for allegedly cheating a city-based businessman of more than ₹60 crore under the pretext of a business investment. Details of the CaseThe FIR, filed at Juhu Police Station, is based on a complaint by Deepak Kothari (60), director of Lotus Capital Financial Services. Kothari alleged that between 2015 and 2023, he transferred ₹60.48 crore to the couple’s company, Best Deal TV Pvt. Ltd., for business expansion. However, the funds were allegedly diverted for personal use. According to police, Kothari was introduced to Raj Kundra through a mutual friend. At the time, Kundra and Shetty jointly held 87.6% shares in Best Deal TV, an online shopping and retail platform. The accused had allegedly promised him a monthly return along with repayment of the principal investment. Kothari further stated that Shetty resigned from the company in 2016, and he later discovered that insolvency proceedings had been initiated against the firm for allegedly cheating another investor. Following a preliminary inquiry, the EOW registered the case under IPC sections 403 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 406 (criminal breach of trust), and 34 (common intention) against Shetty, Kundra, and another individual.

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Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, Girlfriend, and Five Others in Renukaswamy Murder Case

The Supreme Court on Thursday revoked the bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, his girlfriend Pavithra Gowda, and five co-accused — Lakshman, Nagaraj, Pradosh, Anu Kumar, and Jagadish — in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case. A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan set aside the Karnataka High Court’s earlier order, stating that it suffered from “serious infirmities” and appeared to be a “mechanical exercise” conducted at the pre-trial stage. The court observed that the trial court was the appropriate forum to consider bail and that the well-founded allegations, supported by forensic evidence, justified cancellation. Darshan and 16 others were arrested in June 2024 for allegedly abducting, torturing, and killing 33-year-old S. Renukaswamy, a fan who had reportedly sent obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda. Police said the victim was held in a Bengaluru shed for three days before his body was found in a drain. The case has drawn intense public and media attention, with viral videos surfacing — including one showing Darshan making an obscene gesture toward the press.

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