Sentinel Digital Desk
Allu Arjun's arrest
The Hyderabad Police arrested actor Allu Arjun in December, just days after the successful release of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule, in connection with a fan's death at the film's premiere. The actor had visited the Sandhya Theatre on December 4, resulting in a stampede-like situation in which a 35-year-old woman died.
Nayanthara and Dhanush's ugly legal battle
Nayanthara sparked outrage with an open letter accusing producer and actor Dhanush of pursuing legal action against her and her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, following the release of her documentary in December.
Laapataa Ladies Vs All We Imagine as Light
This year, the Film Federation of India (FFI) chose Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the Oscars 2025, causing outrage on social media, with users believing Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light was a better choice.
AR Rahman's separation news and the aftermath
AR Rahman shocked fans when he announced his separation from Saira Banu after 29 years of marriage. The couple requested privacy in a joint statement shared by their lawyer.
Kangana Ranaut’s slapgate
Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a CISF officer at Chandigarh airport in June, just days after winning the Lok Sabha election in Mandi on a Bharatiya Janata Party ticket.
Aishwarya and Abhishek’s separation speculations
Rumours about Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's marriage persisted in 2024. Speculation about problems in their relationship began to circulate in July, during Anant Ambani's wedding.
Poonam Pandey death hoax
The news of Poonam Pandey's death from cervical cancer took over social media in February. Her fans took to social media to express their grief. However, it was later discovered that it was a publicity stunt to raise awareness about cervical cancer.
Salman and Shah Rukh Khan get threats
Actor Salman Khan received approximately five threats. Salman is allegedly on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's 'hit list.' In November, an anonymous caller threatened actor Shah Rukh Khan, demanding ₹50 lakh and threatening fatal consequences if the amount was not paid.