Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana casts Yash as the formidable Ravana and Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, creating a rare star‑power clash. Yash’s pan‑Indian appeal from KGF is set against Ranbir’s established Bollywood stature. The film aims to draw audiences across Hindi and South Indian markets.
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National award‑winning director Sudhir Mishra was left without his luggage, which contained essential medicines, after a flight to Dharamshala. He tweeted his frustration and the airline promised priority delivery via Chandigarh. Mishra’s complaint highlights passenger service issues for the popular filmmaker.
Anushka Sen has been tapped as the brand ambassador for streetwear label Bonkers Corner, joining a lineup that includes Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal and entrepreneur Namita Thapar. The partnership aims to promote authentic branding and raise awareness about counterfeit products in the fashion industry. Bonkers Corner’s collections focus on contemporary, casual styles for young consumers.
The Bombay High Court annulled an IMPPA award against Saffron Magicworks, ending the dispute. The court noted that IMPPA had not appeared in court and could not challenge its own decision. The ruling clears the production house from the defaulter status imposed earlier.
Music composer Salim Merchant bought a commercial unit in Santacruz West for ₹12.85 crore, paying a 6% stamp duty of ₹77.10 lakh. He owns half of the 1,285‑sq‑ft building, with the rest split among four other buyers. The deal values the space at roughly ₹1 lakh per square foot.
Producer Namit Malhotra declared the Los Angeles debut of Ramayana his personal Oscar moment, highlighting his journey from a garage startup to a global film venture. He welcomed director Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash onstage. The epic adaptation will release nationwide on November 5.
Godzilla Minus Zero will now open in India on November 20, two weeks after Ramayana’s IMAX run. The change follows PVR INOX Pictures’ poster noting the film is “Filmed for IMAX” and the trade source’s claim of a two‑week exclusivity window. The new date keeps the film in theatres this November while avoiding clash with other IMAX releases.
Kareena Kapoor Khan will team up with Shah Rukh Khan for a high‑energy dance number in the film King, slated to shoot in Mumbai from October 27. The track will echo the lively vibe of their hit ‘Chammak Challo’ from Ra.One, with international dancers and choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant involved. King is scheduled for a December 24, 2026 release.
Vardhaan Puri headlines Param Veer, a film about the 1971 Indo‑Pakistan Battle of Gangasagar. The project is directed by Sumant Raturi and backed by HVJ Media and Myradha Motion Pictures. Details on the rest of the cast, storyline and release date remain undisclosed.
Santosh Davakhar’s psychological thriller ‘Gondhal’ will open worldwide on November 13, 2026 in Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English. The film is India’s entry for the 99th Academy Awards in Best International Feature Film. It follows newlyweds whose lives unravel amid cultural traditions of Maharashtra.
The Bombay High Court has suspended the FRRO’s order directing actor Imran Khan to leave India by Oct. 28, keeping the notice on hold until a hearing on Nov. 2.
