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.
