🎬 Suriya's family film starts strong at the box office

Suriya and Mamitha Baiju's 'Vishwanath and Sons' opened strongly at the box office on its first day. The film, directed by Venky Atluri, grossed a worldwide total of Rs 27.51 Cr. Specifically, it earned Rs 15.15 Cr net in India, with the domestic gross reaching Rs 17.51 Cr. The movie focuses on a family-oriented subject involving a business tycoon and an Olympian. Audiences are expected to drive up the numbers further during the upcoming weekend. 🎬

✈️ Reliance and Rolls-Royce team up for fighter jets

Reliance Industries Ltd and Rolls-Royce announced a joint venture to develop an indigenous combat engine for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This partnership aims to establish a dedicated aerospace gas turbine complex in India. The complex will build complete sovereign capability across design, manufacturing, and testing for the fighter jet. Currently, the Aeronautical Development Agency is using imported US GE F414 engines for the initial five prototypes. This collaboration boosts India's fifth-gen fighter programme significantly.

🎾 Shelton mirrors Djokovic's Canadian Open streak

Ben Shelton recently achieved a significant milestone at the Canadian Open. He managed to replicate Novak Djokovic's impressive 10-year streak at the tournament. This achievement marks a major point in his developing professional career. Djokovic's decade-long run set a high bar for Canadian Open dominance in men's tennis. Shelton is expected to continue his strong performance in upcoming tournaments.

📱 Huawei non-folding phone set for September launch

Huawei is preparing to release a new non-folding smartphone following the success of its Pura X model. This device will feature a 16:10 screen aspect ratio and is rumored to launch in September. Specs include a Kirin 9-series chipset and a massive 7,000 mAh battery. The phone is expected to sport a 50MP main camera and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera. This early launch moves it up from its initial October to December window. 📱

🏛️ High Court gives protection to ex-TISS student

The Bombay High Court granted protection from arrest to Kamakhya Prasad Das, a former TISS student, on Friday, August 14, 2026. He was booked by Mumbai Police in October 2025 for raising slogans demanding the release of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Justice Prafulla Khubalkar agreed to hear his anticipatory bail plea on August 31, providing interim protection until then. This order came after a lower court denied him bail, citing the UAPA charges against the activists. The case, Kamakhiya Prasad Das v/s State of Maharashtra, will proceed for a full hearing later this month.

✈️ Air India pilot cannabis test: what it means

An Air India pilot reportedly tested positive for cannabis after an incident on 4 August where the Airbus A320 lost altitude near Delhi. Both pilots were screened, and the captain's initial test needed confirmation, leading to media reports about a positive result. Currently, there is no official link between the alleged drug test and the aircraft's sudden plunge. Studies suggest cannabis can interfere with fine motor skills and attention, but tests don't pinpoint exact impairment times. Experts note that a positive test only shows presence, not necessarily impairment at the time of the flight. 😟

🩺 Cholesterol: Good vs. Bad Explained by Doctor

Cholesterol is essential for body functions but imbalances pose health risks, especially with rising LDL. According to ICMR, 87.3% of Indian adults showed lipid profile abnormalities. LDL is 'bad' as it hardens arteries, while HDL acts as a cleaner removing excess cholesterol. Lifestyle changes and diet are key, though statins might be prescribed by a doctor. 🩺

🎬 Nolan's Odyssey hits big in China box office

Christopher Nolan's epic, The Odyssey, had a strong opening day in China, surpassing Jurassic World: Dominion. The film collected $15.9 million on its Friday opening day, making it the 9th biggest opening for Hollywood post-COVID. This success is notable as it's the biggest opening for any Nolan film in China. The Odyssey is projected to earn between $35 million and $45 million over its opening weekend. The movie was widely released on July 17 and has already crossed the $1 billion worldwide mark. 🚀

🧠 VisionQuest drops trailer, Ultron is back to haunt Vision

The final chapter of the Wanda+Vision trilogy, VisionQuest, is set to premiere this year on Disney+. Paul Bettany reprises his role as Vision, who is now dealing with the return of James Spader's Ultron. This new series is the 18th MCU TV show and part of Phase Six, focusing on White Vision’s mind. The trailer showed Ultron trying to take over Vision's head while a real-world threat unfolds. The show reportedly has eight episodes and will debut on October 14.

🎬 Nolan's epic overtakes Frozen 2 in North America

Christopher Nolan's R-rated epic, The Odyssey, has successfully surpassed Frozen 2's domestic box office total in North America. The film achieved this milestone by earning $4.4 million on its 4th Thursday, setting a record for R-rated films. As of now, The Odyssey has reached a domestic cume of $481.5 million, beating Frozen II's $477.4 million lifetime haul. This success places The Odyssey as the #26 all-time highest-grossing film domestically. It is projected to earn between $580 million and $600 million in its domestic run this weekend. 🎬

🔥 Vishwanath And Sons hits 2nd highest Suriya premiere

Vishwanath And Sons is showing strong momentum after its release in North America. The film registered the 2nd-highest premieres for Suriya across the US and Canada regions. Pre-sales alone brought in $170K, with the total premiere grossing $305K. The Telugu-dubbed version was the biggest earner, contributing $215K to the total. The film is expected to close Day 1 with an opening-day collection of around $655K. 🎬