The entertainment world was buzzing with major developments on December 1, 2025. From Tamil cinema icon Kamal Haasan addressing the rumours about his retirement, to Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s intimate wedding with Raj Nidimoru, and Jaya Bachchan’s statement about not wanting her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda to marry anytime soon — here are the top highlights of the day.
Kamal Haasan on his retirement reports
Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan recently addressed the reports about his retirement. Talking about the same, the actor expressed that his fans will be deciding his exit. At an event, he stated that no one has asked him to take a break, except himself, especially when he would end up doing bad movies. The veteran actor said, “My friends would say, ‘Don’t stop there; make a good film and take a break.’ I’m still looking for a film like that.” He concluded, stating he aims to sign off with “one great film.”
Dulquer Salmaan talks about his early struggles in Bollywood
Dulquer Salmaan recently revealed the experiences he had in Bollywood. He talked about being sidelined (“pushed around”) during his Hindi-film days, hinting at the difficulties faced by South actors on Bollywood movie sets. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter India, he said, “I had to create this illusion of being this big star; otherwise, I wouldn’t find a chair to sit on.”
Jaya Bachchan says she doesn’t want granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda to get married
Jaya Bachchan recently appeared on her granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda’s podcast, where she shared candid views on marriage. The veteran actress revealed why she doesn’t want her granddaughter Navya to marry anytime soon. Jaya expressed that the old and traditional concept of marriage has become outdated in the current day and age, especially for young women who are building their own identities and careers.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru tie the knot
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru got hitched on December 1, 2025. The wedding was an intimate ceremony held at the Linga Bhairavi Temple, inside the Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The ceremony was small—attended by around 30 guests.
Delhi High Court orders CBFC to consider Major Mohit Sharma ‘s parents’ concerns about ‘Dhurandhar’
After the parents of the late Army officer Major Mohit Sharma, a decorated martyr, filed a petition in which they claimed that Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is based on his life, operations, and martyrdom without their consent or clearance from the Army.And hence, on December 1, 2025, the Delhi HC has directed the CBFC to review the objections raised by the family. However, the court didn’t stay the film’s release in theaters. The bench asked the board to showcase the film to the Indian Army for clearance and comments.
