Legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja was presented with a commemorative stamp at the Victorian Parliament on 22 September 2026, marking five decades of work in cinema. The ceremony was hosted by the Victorian Government and attended by MPs. The event precedes his upcoming concerts in Sydney and Brisbane and the release of his latest film score.
Former Australian opener David Warner shared an AI‑generated clip of himself dancing to a track from the upcoming Tamil film Jailer 2. The video, featuring the song “Ala Bolelo,” was posted on Instagram where Warner asked followers to score his performance. The clip has sparked widespread attention as fans joke about his “Bollywood Dave” persona.
The Telangana High Court has ordered a review of the ticket price increase for Nani’s upcoming film, The Paradise. The court cited unclear welfare fund details in the memo supporting the hike. A new hearing is set for October 6, leaving fans in suspense.
The film will debut in an unedited version overseas on September 23, a day before its Indian release. Prathyangira Cinemas confirmed the international cut will have no mute scenes, beeps or the 21 edits made for India. Pre‑sales in North America already topped $1.1 million, signalling strong global interest.
Vijay Deverakonda has wrapped shooting and dubbing for Ranabaali and immediately joined the sets of Rowdy Janardhana in Mangalore. He is filming a large‑scale action sequence in the coastal city. The actor also unveiled his new skincare line, Unhype, gaining social‑media buzz.
Actor Nani asked the Telangana government to let him watch the premiere of his film The Paradise with the audience at RTC X Roads. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy replied that an official application must be submitted to the local police for crowd control. The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, is set to release worldwide on September 24.
Rajpal Yadav stood in the general line at Lalbaugcha Raja, showing humility while his ₹9 crore cheque‑bounce case looms. He greeted devotees, took selfies, and received blessings before exiting. The actor’s legal battle continues as the Supreme Court offers him a brief reprieve to settle dues.
Veteran actress Savithri Sreedharan passed away on September 23, 2026, after a career spanning over four decades in Malayalam theatre and film. She earned national acclaim for her role as Jameela in Sudani from Nigeria, receiving a Special Mention at the National Film Awards. Her work also earned Kerala State Film Awards and multiple theatre honors.
Vir Das will headline Radio City Music Hall on January 30, 2027 as part of his I Say We Run tour. The show follows stops in London and Dubai and marks one of the largest venues he has played. Das praised the iconic hall’s atmosphere and looks forward to performing for New York audiences.
Reality star Gullu, known from Roadies, admits his marriage lasted only about five months before he divorced in 2024. He says the breakup was difficult and he feared ridicule, so he kept it private. The split reportedly strained his relationship with his family, who stopped speaking to him.
