Top 5 Entertainment News: From 'Dhurandhar' roaring at the box office to Malayalam celebs strongly reacting to Dileep's acquittal in sexual harassment case - highlights of the day

The entertainment world was buzzing with big developments today, December 8, 2025. From Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar posting an impressive box-office run to reports of Hema Malini planning a prayer meet for Dharmendra, here’s a quick roundup of the stories everyone’s talking about.Ranveer Singh's 'Dhurandhar' has become a major hit, not just in India, but also overseas, reportedly crossing the USD 2 million mark in North America within its first three days. The espionage thriller continues to perform strongly in India, establishing its status as a pan-Indian success, reinforcing Ranveer Singh's global pull. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film was released in theaters on December 5, 2025.The release date of the highly anticipated Telugu film 'Akhanda 2' was postponed earlier this month but is now moving forward. Reportedly, the lead actor, Nandamuri Balakrishna, has adjusted a chunk of his fees to help producers clear financial issues. Makers say they’ll announce a new release date soon—fans are hopeful, likely eyeing a release around the Christmas weekend. 'Zootopia 2' races past USD 400 million at the box office in China, closing in on the global benchmark. The animated sequel 'Zootopia 2' has crossed the USD 400 million mark in China—making it the second-highest-grossing Hollywood film in that market after 'Avengers: Endgame'. The film is now inching closer to a USD 1 billion global box-office milestone—a major achievement for an animated franchise.The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court has acquitted Dileep in the 2017 sexual-assault case, ruling that the prosecution failed to prove his involvement, even though six other accused were convicted. In response, actresses such as Parvathy Thiruvothu, Chinmayi Sripaada, and Rima Kallingal strongly criticized the verdict—Parvathy asked, “Justice what?” and called the outcome a “carefully crafted screenplay unfolding so cruelly.” Chinmayi summed up her reaction with a blunt “Wow. Just. Wow.” on social media, while Rima and others reiterated solidarity with the survivor using the slogan “Avalkoppam (With her).” Hema Malini will host a prayer meet in New Delhi, along with her daughters Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, to honor the memory of her late husband, Dharmendra. It will be held in New Delhi on December 11, 2025.