Emraan Hashmi reprises his role as Shivam Pandit in Awarapan 2, nearly two decades after the original. The film's trailer showcases Shivam's transformation into a man driven by revenge and redemption. Music continues to be a key element in the franchise, with a strong soundtrack and catchy songs.
Sunny Deol's upcoming film Parshuram has been postponed indefinitely due to Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's commitment to direct an action thriller for Amazon MGM Studios. Bhat's Hollywood debut, Deadlocked, will star Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol has a packed slate ahead with multiple releases scheduled for this year.
Pankaj Tripathi will be conferred with the inaugural Artist of Distinction Award by the State Government of Victoria at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne in Australia. This international honour comes after a long and storied career, including two National Film Awards. The actor credits an early validation from Hindustan newspaper for his growth and success.
Mini Mathur emerged victorious in the finale of Kunal Kemmu's reality show Alliance, beating Aly Goni and Ruhee Dosani. The show's first-ever winner, Mini Mathur, took home a prize money of ₹50 lakhs. In her winning speech, Mini Mathur expressed her gratitude to the contestants and hoped that her journey inspires more women to pursue their ambitions.
R. Madhavan's performance in GDN has been praised by early reviewers, with the biographical drama receiving a 4 out of 5 star rating. The film tells the story of G.D.
Jiya Shankar, a television and film actress, has announced her engagement to Kaaran Dhanak, an entrepreneur and corporate professional. The couple, who met while Jiya was a contestant on Bigg Boss OTT 2, have been in a long-distance relationship. Jiya shared a heartfelt note about their love story, expressing her gratitude for Kaaran's support and love.
Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is set to make his Hollywood debut with the action thriller Deadlocked, starring Jamie Foxx. The film follows a former Marine who becomes embroiled in a deadly hostage situation. Deadlocked will stream globally on Prime Video after landing at Amazon MGM Studios.
Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has received a U/A 16+ certificate from the CBFC after editing out violent scenes and a drug snorting shot. The film's runtime has been reduced to 2 hours, 20 minutes, and 20 seconds. Awarapan 2 is set to release in theaters on August 14, 2026.
Nitish Sharma, a debutant, landed the role of Shatrughan in the upcoming Ramayana film, beating out a senior actor. He credits Lord Rama for choosing him for the part, saying it's a 'divine' story. Sharma had previously been replaced from a big film due to a senior actor's involvement.
The English-dubbed trailer of Ramayana has wowed viewers with its flawless lip sync and visuals. The trailer features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, with Brahma AI technology used to sync the performers' lip movements with the new dub. The film's release is scheduled for November 6, ahead of Diwali.
