The Entertainment News Roundup is here for August 16! Today’s buzz includes Rajkummar Rao-Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2 making waves at the box office, the prestigious 70th National Film Awards highlighting some major talent, and the latest updates on Matthew Perry’s death case. If you’ve been too busy to catch these headlines, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with all the key details. Stay tuned for a quick recap of today’s top entertainment stories! ‘Stree 2’: Is Shraddha Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao’s Movie Truly ‘Female-Oriented’ As Fans Claim? Discover How It Fails the Bechdel Test!.

‘Stree 2’ Box Office Collection Day 1

Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor's horror-comedy Stree 2 was released on Independence Day (August 15), earning an impressive INR 64.80 crore on its first day. The sequel surpassed Pathaan and Animal but fell short of smashing Jawan's record. Fans are thrilled with its box office performance, solidifying Stree 2 as a must-watch hit! ‘Stree 2’ Box Office Collection Day 1: Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao’s Movie Earns INR 64.80 Crore, Beats ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Animal’ But Fails to Smash ‘Jawan’ Record. 

70th National Film Awards

The 70th National Film Awards were announced on August 16, celebrating stellar cinematic achievements. Rishab Shetty bagged the Best Actor trophy for his role in Kantara, which also took Best Popular Film. Aattam won Best Film, while Nithya Menen and Mansi Parekh shared the Best Actress award for Thiruchitrambalam and Kutch Express, respectively. The event honoured exceptional talent across the Indian film industry. 70th National Film Awards Winners: Rishab Shetty Takes Home Best Actor Trophy For ‘Kantara’; ‘Aattam’ Wins Best Film – Check Out Full List!.

Matthew Perry Death Case

In the tragic death of Matthew Perry, five individuals, including his assistant Kenneth Iwamasa and several doctors, face charges linked to his ketamine overdose. Iwamasa, who discovered Perry's body, had administered multiple injections of the drug that day. Jasveen Sangha, dubbed ‘Ketamine Queen,’ is also under investigation for her role in distributing the dangerous substance. Authorities continue to probe the case. Matthew Perry Death Case: Five Charged, Including Assistant and Doctors, in ‘Friends’ Star’s Ketamine Overdose Tragedy.

54th Kerala State Film Awards

At the 54th Kerala State Film Awards, Aadujeevitham was a big winner. Kaathal – The Core clinched Best Picture and a Special Jury award for Sudhi Kozhikode. Urvashi, praised for Ullozhukku, and Beena R Chandran, acclaimed for Thadavu, shared the Best Actress honour. Prithviraj also took top honours, highlighting a stellar year for Malayalam cinema.  54th Kerala State Film Awards: Prithviraj Sukumaran Wins Best Actor for ‘Aadujeevitham’ aka ‘The Goat Life’.

‘Stree 2 BO’ Collection News

Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin Break Up

Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin have reportedly called it quits after seven years together, according to Mailonline. Despite past engagement rumours, a source told the Daily Mail that the couple has now decided it's best to move on and accept that their relationship has ended. Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin Break Up, Couple Call Off Engagement After 7 Years of Dating - Reports.

That’s a wrap for today’s entertainment news! Stay tuned for more updates as we bring you the freshest stories making waves on social media. We’ll be back with the latest buzz and trends tomorrow—don’t miss out!

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