The Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Raichur, Karnataka, has received an impressive Rs 3,48,69,621 in cash, along with 32 grams of gold and 1.24 kilograms of silver, as donations made by devotees during the recent birth anniversary celebrations of 16th-century saint Raghavendra Swamy.

A video that has gone viral shows more than a hundred priests meticulously counting the offerings — a rare and visually striking sight that has drawn attention across social media.

The contributions were collected over a 30-day period, during which lakhs of devotees visited the temple to pay homage to the revered saint. The mutt is considered a major religious destination for followers of Raghavendra Swamy, who is widely respected in South India for his spiritual teachings and legacy.

Notable past visitors

Last year, the temple also received attention when former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty visited the Raghavendra Swamy Mutt in Bengaluru. They were accompanied by Akshata’s parents, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy, and were seen participating in traditional rituals including aarti at the mutt.

Just hours ahead of the trailer launch, the makers of Salman Khan’s upcoming action film Sikandar dropped a brand-new poster featuring the full cast of the movie. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the highly anticipated film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 30, coinciding with Eid.

The new poster gives fans a first glimpse at the ensemble cast, which includes Salman Khan, Rashmika Mandanna, Prateik Babbar, Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, Anjini Dhawan, and Sharman Joshi. This is the first time the film’s complete cast has been officially revealed through a promotional visual.

Here’s the new poster:

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Shared by the film’s production house on social media, the poster was captioned: “Bas ab mudne ki der hai. Dil thaam ke baithiye. Just a few hours to go.” The trailer is all set to premiere at a grand event in Mumbai on March 23 at 4 PM.

About Sikandar

Directed by AR Murugadoss, best known for helming films like Ghajini, Sikandar promises to showcase Salman Khan in a rugged, action-heavy avatar, blended with his signature charisma. The film has been shot across Hyderabad and Mumbai, with high-octane sequences and dramatic set-pieces teased through promotional content.

Backed by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Sikandar is being positioned as one of the biggest releases of 2025, with expectations running high ahead of its Eid debut.

While IPL 2025 continues to dominate headlines, a unique celebrity-studded T20 cricket match in Mumbai over the weekend drew major public attention — not just for its cause but also for a viral moment featuring Salman Khan and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

The event, hosted by Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, was organised to promote the TB Mukt Bharat campaign. Held at the MCA Cricket Stadium, the match saw Leaders XI, captained by Thakur himself, take on Actors XI, led by Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty.

Salman Khan-Eknath Shinde moment goes viral

Among several glimpses from the event, a video of Salman Khan and Eknath Shinde has gone viral across social media platforms. In the clip, Bollywood Bhaijaan is seen in a blue T-shirt posing for photos with Shinde, who playfully pulls him closer, prompting a rare smile from the actor. Shinde then holds his arm and gestures for him to sit beside him, leading to a warm and widely shared interaction.

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The candid moment drew admiration online, with fans appreciating the camaraderie between the star and the political leader.

The match and surrounding activities served not only as a symbolic effort but also as a strong platform to spread awareness about tuberculosis — a goal aligned with India’s national health mission.