Emraan Hashmi returns to the action genre with the new film Gunmaaster G9, now unveiled through a digital teaser. The preview showcases a blend of high‑octane stunts, romance, and music, with Himesh Reshammiya composing the score. The project reunites Hashmi with director Aditya Datt and co‑stars Genelia D’Souza and Aparshakti Khurana after nearly twenty years.
Jio Studios will own 50 % of Chauhaan’s intellectual property and 100 % of its exploitation and music rights worldwide. The deal also gives the studio first‑offer rights to produce derivative works. The agreement is still pending finalisation, but a public notice outlines the terms.
Vikas Bahl will direct Siddhant Chaturvedi and Alizeh Agnihotri in the musical drama Tribe, shooting begins in September in the UK. The film celebrates 1990s UK Punjabi bhangra‑fusion music, blending folk and Western styles. It aims for a mid‑2027 theatrical release after wrapping by year’s end.
Kit Harington will replace Nicholas Hoult as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBO’s Harry Potter Season 2. Hoult exited the role because of conflicts with other projects. Harington, who voiced Lockhart in the audio series, brings a familiar flair to the part.
‘Unmadham’, the Malayalam crime thriller starring Kunchacko Boban, will stream on SonyLIV from September 4, 2026. The film, released theatrically on July 31, follows a police officer unraveling a long‑unsolved missing‑person case amid personal turmoil. Viewers can watch the original Malayalam version plus Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi dubs on the platform.
Aparna Thomas confirmed her divorce from actor Jeeva Joseph, ending their 11‑year union. She said the decision was personal and she now feels at peace, happy, and safe. Both parties requested privacy and respect as they move forward.
Actress Aneet Padda has been approached for a key role opposite Ranbir Kapoor in the upcoming Brahmastra 2, according to industry sources. Discussions are ongoing and no confirmation has been made yet. The potential casting could add a fresh dynamic to the franchise’s ensemble.
Sajid Khan is set to direct Akshay Kumar in a new film that has already been green‑lit by the production house. The duo will begin shooting in London after Khan wraps up his current project, Hero Ki Horrorine. Their reunion follows a decade‑long break and earlier controversies that paused their collaboration.
‘Khalifa’ earned just ₹0.83 crore on Monday, a 60.5% drop from Sunday’s ₹2.10 crore. The Malayalam action‑crime thriller has now netted ₹12.73 crore in India after five days. Worldwide, the film stands at ₹31.04 crore, with overseas collections topping ₹16 crore.
Toxic’s advance bookings remain closed in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana as distributors clash over screen time with the hit film Irumudi. Irumudi, released on August 21, has racked up nearly ₹51 cr in four days, keeping theatres busy. Industry insiders say both parties will settle the dispute and open bookings within hours.
