Salman Khan is back as host of Bigg Boss 20, which premieres tonight at 9 PM on JioHotstar. The season, themed ‘Vardaan’, promises drama and twists, with a new house inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The show will later air on Colors TV at 10:30 PM.
Veteran vocalist K J Yesudas performed at the American Malayali Association of Dallas’ 50th‑anniversary celebration, a rare public appearance after a long hiatus. He welcomed the Malayali diaspora with Onam wishes and highlighted the need for religious harmony. The event opened with a colorful procession led by association leaders Shiju Abraham and Manjith Kainikara.
Actor Rajniesh Duggal will play Pankaj Sijairya in a new biopic written and directed by James A., a former student of the teacher. The film follows Sijairya’s journey through the eyes of someone who experienced his classes firsthand. Esha Talwar is cast as the female lead, and the project is still in development.
The devotional film Hanuman Ansh, made on a ₹2 crore budget, has just crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the Indian box office. It is the smallest Hindi film ever to reach this milestone, beating larger titles such as Pushpa The Rise and 83. The movie’s success is driven by strong word‑of‑mouth and a steady rise in weekly earnings.
Vijay Sethupathi will host the much‑anticipated premiere of Bigg Boss Tamil 10, marking his third stint. The season introduces a carnival theme and will feature 30 contestants, including three commoners selected through a pre‑show. Fans expect dramatic twists as the house opens for the first time to non‑celebrity participants.
Manoj Bajpayee will, for the first time, play Mahatma Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra’s upcoming film. The actor’s striking physical transformation has already sparked online chatter. The story focuses on a lesser‑known 21‑day episode from India’s independence, with Saurabh Shukla co‑starring.
Farah Khan and husband Shirish Kunder’s grown‑up children, Czar, Diva and Anya, have left Mumbai for university studies in the U.S. Diva is at Babson College, Anya at NYU and Czar at Emory University. The Bollywood star posted a tearful Instagram post, sharing photos of the farewell and the song “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” as a send‑off.
Endemol Shine India will launch Bigg Boss Season 20 in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Bangla all on September 6, 2026. The show will air daily at 9 p.m. on JioHotstar and at 10:30 p.m.
YouTuber Prashanth Rangaswamy was removed from Bigg Boss Tamil 10 before he could enter the house, sparking online debate. He posted on X thanking fans and critics alike for their reactions. The incident highlights the new show format where contestants can be voted out on the first day.
The Malayalam hit starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju has pushed its worldwide gross past ₹251 cr, according to Sacnilk. On Day 16 the film collected about ₹5.65 cr net in India and roughly ₹4 cr overseas, bringing the total to ₹251.65 cr. With an occupancy of 66 % across 1,834 shows, the movie remains a solid performer in its third week.
A 18‑year‑old English‑language production of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer’s stories is set to debut in Kottayam after a decade‑long break. Directed by Rajiv Krishnan, the play weaves together ten of Basheer’s tales in a non‑linear format. The revival features long‑time actress Aparna Gopinath and fresh faces, bringing the writer’s world to new audiences.
Anamika, a Noida content creator, left a Mirzapur: The Movie showing after the audience became unruly and allegedly intoxicated. She blamed the theatre staff for not removing the disruptive patrons and for urging her to call police. The incident sparked support online for her decision to exit the cinema.
Rasika Dugal says scripts with strong female leads rarely find producers and struggle to reach theatres. She added that distribution remains the biggest hurdle for such projects. Dugal also warned against overreliance on AI in screenwriting, preferring it as a supplementary tool.
A 21‑year‑old named Surendra Singh Chaudhary, known as Bittu Tabahi, filmed himself cleaning the Ajnar River in Biaora, Madhya Pradesh, sparking viral attention and a Dutch job offer. Singer Chinmayi Sripaada praised his effort and called for a Padma Award, urging politicians to support similar youth initiatives. The cleanup has inspired other Gen‑Z volunteers to join the movement.
Indian filmmaker Shaunak Sen is turning his lens inward after a shock kidney cancer diagnosis, channeling the terror into a new documentary. The film will follow his doctor’s perspective, blending his environmental activism with a meditative exploration of the present moment. Sen’s work, rooted in Delhi, extends his acclaimed bird‑care themes into a personal battle with illness.
I’m Game, the Malayalam fantasy thriller starring Dulquer Salmaan, earned about ₹4.15 crore net in India on its third day, a drop of roughly 15% from Saturday. The film’s cumulative Indian net total reached ₹14.45 crore, while overseas takings climbed to ₹13.75 crore, bringing the worldwide gross to around ₹30.65 crore. With Malayalam the strongest contributor at ₹2.65 crore, the movie remains a s…
During a Netflix episode of India's Got Latent, host Samay Raina halted contestant Vijay Poriya from making a joke about the Ahmedabad plane crash, drawing sharp reactions from the panel of Varun Dhawan, Medha Shankr, Nishant Tanwar and Sharon Verma. Poriya, who tried to lighten the mood with dog and Bhediya jokes, was asked to give a different answer after Raina intervened. The incident follows t…
Kamal Haasan watched Girish AD’s film and personally congratulated the team, boosting its profile. The Tamil and Telugu versions have drawn positive responses since their theatrical launch. The movie, already a hit in Malayalam, is expanding to more theatres outside Kerala.
Uttarakhand has declared the film Hanuman Ansh tax‑free, following a screening by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in Dehradun. The movie, which chronicles the life of spiritual leader Neem Karoli Baba, has already crossed ₹100 crore at the box office. Dhami highlighted the film’s role in showcasing the state’s spiritual heritage.
Govinda, the veteran actor, made vague comments at a Mumbai event, hinting at resolving the fallout with his wife Sunita Ahuja. He urged fans for support while hinting at a comeback with two new films. The couple, married for 39 years, have been publicly battling divorce rumors and alleged affairs.
