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USA Today Crossword Hints October 24 2025

Our USA Today Crossword Hints for October 24, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. USA Today Crossword is a popular daily puzzle that tests the player’s vocabulary, spelling, and general knowledge skills. The puzzle is available in print and digital format and is enjoyed [.] The post USA Today Crossword Hints October 24 2025 appeared first on Try Hard Guides.

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Ram Gopal Varma reveals Shah Rukh Khan was first choice for Company before casting Ajay Devgn

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently disclosed that he had first offered the role of Malik in his 2002 gangster drama Company to Shah Rukh Khan. However, after a single meeting with the actor, Varma decided to cast Ajay Devgn instead.In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, Varma explained, “My first instinct was to cast Shah Rukh Khan. I went and narrated the story to him, and he was interested. But I somehow felt Shah Rukh has this natural body language, very energetic, he’s like a live wire. The idea of Malik’s character was that of a subtle guy, laid-back and cold-minded when he’s thinking. I thought SRK’s natural energy would go against that. To make Shah Rukh still would be an injustice to both him and the film.”Varma further emphasized the difference in acting styles, stating, “I think there’s a performing actor and then there’s an actor. I’m not saying one is better than the other, but it’s just a different style of acting. A guy like Shah Rukh should be left to himself. I think directors trying to make him fit into a different kind of character won’t work. But Ajay was naturally suited for that role, he’s very calm. That’s when I decided to cast Ajay instead. I just had one meeting with SRK, and in that itself I realised it wouldn’t work, but I didn’t tell him.”Following his decision, Varma contacted Devgn immediately after leaving Khan’s residence and finalized him for the role. The film also featured Vivek Oberoi, who was cast as Chandru after Abhishek Bachchan, Varma’s initial choice, was unavailable due to other commitments.Company, which was the second installment in Varma’s gangster trilogy, was both a critical and commercial success. It grossed Rs 25.02 crores against a budget of Rs 9.5 crores and marked Mohanlal’s debut in Hindi cinema.Ram Gopal Varma is gearing up to collaborate once again with Manoj Bajpayee for their next project, a horror comedy titled Police Station Mein Bhoot. Announcing the film, RGV shared an intriguing line, “We run to the police when scared, but where will the police run to when they get scared? After a deadly encounter killing, a police station becomes a haunted station, making all the cops run in fear to escape the ghosts of the gangsters.” The story revolves around a police station that turns haunted after a deadly encounter, forcing the officers to flee from the vengeful spirits of slain gangsters. Details about the film’s release and additional cast members are yet to be revealed.Also Read: Happy Birthday Prabhas – Amitabh Bachchan, Ram Gopal Varma speak about the good qualities of the Baahubali star: “Prabhas is a hundred hassle-free”

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EXCLUSIVE: Has Paresh Rawal signed Drishyam 3? Actor clarifies, “Not true. The makers did approach me…its script is VERY good…”

Drishyam (2015) was a box office success, and as the years passed, it developed a cult following. This resulted in a fabulous opening for Drishyam 2 (2022), shocking the trade and industry. As the film emerged as a blockbuster, all eyes are now on Drishyam 3. It’s all set to release on October 2, 2026 and the film was in the news recently after it was reported that Paresh Rawal might be a part of the cast.However, it turns out that the veteran actor has not signed Drishyam 3. Bollywood Hungama exclusively spoke to him recently and when asked if he has bagged a role in the thriller as speculated, he replied, “No, I have not. There’s no truth to these reports at all.”Was he offered a role in Drishyam 3? Paresh Rawal said, “Yes, the makers did approach me. But I didn’t feel that the rule was suitable for me. Maza nahin aaya (on reading about my part).”Paresh Rawal added, “But the script is very good. I was really impressed. But even in a compelling script, you need a role that you feel excited about. Warna maza nahin aayega.”This writer then reminded him about his latest release, Thamma. His performance of a father who is suspicious that his son has developed “punching machine-type teeth” has been well received. Paresh Rawal smiled and said, “Yes, I heard it is doing well.” He also revealed that “I am in Ahmedabad,” indicating perhaps that he hasn’t seen the film yet.About Drishyam
Drishyam is the story of a man trying to protect his family after his wife and elder daughter accidentally kill a young chap who was trying to molest them. The deceased molester is the son of a dreaded cop who goes all out to nab the protagonist, but fails to do so. The tussle between them continues in the sequel as well.Also Read: Why Drishyam 3’s Hindi teaser didn’t arrive on October 2? Here’s what we know!

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Bhushan Kumar and Sandeep Reddy Vanga teases Prabhas’ Spirit on his birthday

Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga dropped a special birthday surprise for rebel star Prabhas, giving fans a glimpse into their much-awaited collaboration, Spirit, backed by producer Bhushan Kumar. The gesture has stirred excitement across the industry, with anticipation now running high for this powerful duo’s next venture. On the occasion of Prabhas’s birthday, the Animal director unveiled what he called a “Sound Story” an audio teaser that introduces the tone and atmosphere of Spirit in an innovative way. Sharing the announcement on social media, Vanga wrote,“Happy Birthday Prabhas anna. Presenting a ‘SOUND-STORY’ in five Indian languages straight from the heart, for every fan who’s felt his.”The “Sound Story” opens with a prison sequence where a jailer instructs his team to treat a former police officer-turned-prisoner like any other inmate. The moment that captured everyone’s attention is when Prabhas’s voice calmly declares, “Sir, since childhood I have one bad habit.”Backed by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, Spirit is set to be a grand-scale pan-world entertainer. With Prabhas taking on the role of a fierce and intense cop, and Triptii Dimri bringing her distinctive screen presence to the narrative, Spirit is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films on the horizon. Released in five languages Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam the audio teaser has already generated massive buzz online. By releasing it on Prabhas’s birthday, Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Bhushan Kumar have not only given fans a powerful glimpse into their next collaboration but also reaffirmed Prabhas’s stature as, in Vanga’s words, “India’s biggest superstar.”Also Read: Deepika Padukone BREAKS SILENCE on 8-hour workday demand after exit from Spirit and Kalki sequel: “If that comes across as pushy, so be it”.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gets 100% real about Shohei Ohtani’s presence in lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the World Series with momentum and a lineup driven by the presence of two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani, whose impact has transformed their offense. Manager Dave Roberts has expressed both admiration and awe at how Ohtani’s influence reaches far beyond the stat sheet. As the Dodgers finalize their 2025 World Series [.] The post Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gets 100% real about Shohei Ohtani’s presence in lineup appeared first on ClutchPoints.