Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor recently took to social media to alert his fans about an online scam involving an individual impersonating his manager. He posted on Instagram to warn his followers about a fraudulent account that had been reaching out to people, falsely claiming to offer opportunities to connect with him. This scammer targeted unsuspecting fans, using Arjun’s name to gain credibility and deceive them into sharing personal information or clicking on harmful links.

In his post, Arjun stated, “It’s come to my attention that a random account is reaching out to people claiming to be my manager and offering opportunities to connect with me. Please know that these messages are not legitimate, and I have no association with them. I would never ask anyone to click on links or share personal details through such means. Please don’t fall for these scams—stay safe and alert. If you come across such messages, kindly report the account immediately. Have a safe and merry Christmas.”

Additionally, the Gunday actor extended his best wishes to the team of Baby John on Instagram, sharing the film’s poster featuring Varun Dhawan. He wrote, “Wishing the entire team massive success!!! Are you going to reflect on the year or deflect from reflection?” Dhawan responded with heart emojis.

On the professional front, Arjun Kapoor recently portrayed a modern-day version of Raavan, known as Danger Lanka, in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again. This film, the fifth installment in the popular Cop Universe, also boasts an ensemble cast that includes Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, and was released on November 1.

Arjun expressed his gratitude in a heartfelt note to Rohit Shetty, thanking him for making every moment on set unforgettable. He wrote, “The perfect role, at the right time, with a director who believes in you – sometimes, that’s all it takes.

Grateful beyond words for the trust he’s shown in me when not many were willing to, and for creating a character so close to his vision that the audiences have loved. This journey of becoming Danger Lanka has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you, @itsrohitshetty sir and team, for making every moment on set unforgettable. I’d do this all over again in a heartbeat!”

December 25, Christmas Day, presented a varied landscape for Bollywood, as Varun Dhawan’s highly anticipated film, Baby John, debuted to relatively modest earnings. Tracking website Sacnilk reported that the film generated approximately Rs 12.5 crore on its opening day in India.

Despite being released during the holiday season, Baby John could not surpass the impressive performance of Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule, which garnered Rs 19.75 crore on its 21st day in theaters. The ongoing success of Pushpa 2, along with the favorable reception of Mufasa, significantly overshadowed Baby John’s box office performance.

In this action-oriented film, Varun Dhawan was initially projected to collect Rs 13 crore on its first day, but ultimately fell short of expectations, partly due to mixed critical reviews.

On its release day, Baby John, which features Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jackie Shroff, achieved a Hindi occupancy rate of 24.97%, with evening shows reaching a higher occupancy of 30.89%.

Despite facing negative critiques, Baby John achieved Varun Dhawan’s highest opening in five years at the box office. For context, Bhediya opened with Rs 7.48 crore, while Jugjugg Jeeyo netted Rs 9.28 crore on its premiere day.

The competitive landscape sharpened with Christmas releases such as Pushpa 2, Mufasa, and the Kannada action thriller Max, featuring Kichcha Sudeep. Remarkably, Max emerged as a sleeper hit, recording a historic Rs 10 crore opening for a Kannada film in 2024. Bolstered by strong word-of-mouth, it is expected to enjoy a thriving extended weekend.

Notably, Baby John signifies Varun Dhawan’s return to the big screen after his digital project Citadel: Honey Bunny, aired in October. As the competition heats up, the forthcoming days will be pivotal for Baby John to establish its box office credentials.

Directed by Kalees and co-produced by Atlee and Priya Atlee, Baby John is the Hindi remake of the Tamil blockbuster Theri, which starred Vijay in the leading role.

Former India coach Ravi Shastri has expressed his dissatisfaction with Virat Kohli following a fiery on-field confrontation during the opening day of the fourth Test between India and Australia in Melbourne. Kohli, known for his fiery demeanor, was involved in a clash with Australia’s young opener Sam Konstas early on Day 1. The incident took place during the ninth over of the day, when both players shoulder-barged each other. Kohli, visibly irritated, turned around to give Konstas an intense glare and exchanged words with the 19-year-old.

Despite the heated moment, the International Cricket Council (ICC) deemed the incident a Level 1 offence, resulting in a 20% fine of Kohli’s match fees instead of a suspension. This came after former Australian captain Ricky Ponting suggested that Kohli had been in the wrong. However, the 36-year-old star managed to avoid a more severe penalty.

Ravi Shastri, who had a close relationship with Kohli during his tenure as India’s head coach, weighed in on the matter. Speaking on Fox Cricket, Shastri called the clash “totally unnecessary,” adding, “You don’t want to see that. Virat’s a senior player, he’s been captain of the side, and while he’ll have his own explanations regarding that, it’s something you don’t want to see.”

Shastri further commented with a lighthearted remark about the situation, mentioning ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, who was overseeing the Boxing Day Test. Pycroft, marking his 100th Test match as a referee, will no doubt be keeping an eye on such incidents, Shastri joked.

Although Kohli was reprimanded with a fine, the incident was not the only time the Indian cricketer displayed frustration on Day 1. Later during the same day, a stump mic caught Kohli telling teammate Mohammed Siraj to “not smile while talking” to Australian players. This further highlighted Kohli’s animated mood throughout the match.

As for the match itself, Australia dominated Day 1, finishing with a strong total of 311/6 at stumps. All four of Australia’s top-order batsmen scored half-centuries, putting the hosts in a commanding position.

The clash between Kohli and Konstas, although minor in terms of penalties, has certainly grabbed attention, sparking conversations about the behavior of senior players on the field.