RANNR has tapped actor Rajkummar Rao to serve as its brand ambassador, aiming to boost its presence across India’s sports and athleisure market. The partnership will feature Rao in campaigns across digital, retail, and print media. The move aligns with RANNR’s focus on style, comfort and performance for a new‑generation consumer.
Lakadbaggha 2 – The Monkey Business will open at the Razor Reel Flanders Film Fest in Bruges, marking the first Indian action franchise to have a world premiere at the event. The film, directed by Anshuman Jha, stars Anshuman Jha, Sunny Pang and Dan Chupong in an international cast. It tackles wildlife smuggling while blending Indian vigilante drama with Asian martial arts action.
Lalit Prabhakar, a celebrated Marathi actor, has been cast as Ajmal Kasab in the upcoming film Prahaar, a daring departure from his usual roles. He spent months studying Kasab’s mannerisms, language and psychology to deliver a convincing performance. The role follows his National Award‑winning work in Anandi Gopal, cementing his reputation for bold character choices.
Prime Video will launch the second season of its reality series Alliance on January 14, 2027 after a successful first season that streamed daily at noon. The show, produced by Banijay Asia, will feature higher stakes and sharper gameplay, introducing new twists that test strategy and relationships. Kunal Kemmu will reprise his role as host, guiding contestants through fresh challenges and shifting…
The CBFC demanded 23 seconds of intimate footage be removed from the Anne Hathaway‑Dakota Johnson film Verity before granting an A certificate. The cuts focused on the make‑out sequence between the two stars. The film now runs 118.41 minutes and will release on October 2.
Vicky Kaushal’s Mahavatar will begin filming in January 2027, with director Amar Kaushik set to finish in June. Stree 3 is scheduled to start production at the end of 2027 and is expected to hit theaters in 2028, possibly on Independence Day or Christmas. The horror‑comedy franchise will feature Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, and Akshay Kumar among others.
The Malayalam crime thriller Aaram, starring Saiju Kurup and Siddique, hit theatres on September 25, 2026. Viewers on X shared mixed first impressions, praising its tense narrative and strong performances. The film’s reception may evolve as more audiences watch it in the coming days.
The Bombay High Court granted Samantha Ruth Prabhu interim relief, stopping AI sites and e‑commerce portals from using her name, image and voice without consent. The judge ordered takedowns of deepfake content and imposed a permanent injunction. The case highlights the growing fight over digital identity rights.
The new Malayalam comedy‑thriller Dhoomakethu hit screens on September 25, 2026, starring Sajin Gopu as Kuttan. Early reactions on X show a mix of praise for its inventive time‑loop concept and criticism over pacing. The film’s director Sudhi Maddison and writers Sonny and Manu aim to blend humor with suspense.
Shijin S tops the unofficial poll with 23.21% of 16,144 votes, far ahead of the rest. Kadal Komban and Gautham G Sasi trail closely with 13.05% and 12.91%. Shibina sits last with 6.49%, putting her in the danger zone for elimination.
