Indian actress Karishma Tanna revealed she struggled with postpartum depression after the birth of her son Ved. She urged new mothers to accept their emotions and avoid self‑judgment. Tanna described childbirth as a superpower and highlighted the intense hormonal swings that can trigger tears.
Thousands gathered outside the Kennedy Center to block President Trump’s plan to close and tear down the landmark. Organizers warned of a possible unannounced demolition after a judge halted the addition of Trump’s name. Protesters chanted, displayed signs, and urged the preservation of the arts venue.
Frankie Muniz posted on Instagram that the past six weeks have felt like a nightmare, describing a period of emotional collapse. He said the experience forced him to confront personal issues and focus on rebuilding his life. The post follows his July divorce from Paige Price after ten years of marriage.
Vibe collected ₹1.29 crore net on its first day, running in 3,194 shows with a 12% overall occupancy. The film’s opening outperformed Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan’s Ek Din and Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, both earning ₹1.15 crore. Despite a sluggish start, Vibe has already surpassed its predecessor Madgaon Express’s opening‑day haul.
‘Daayra’ earned only ₹85 lakh net on its first day, the lowest opening for Kapoor in recent years. The crime thriller ran 2,332 shows with an 11.1% occupancy. The Hindi version contributed ₹82 lakh, while the Malayalam version added a mere ₹3 lakh.
Mirzapur: The Movie collected ₹2.50 crore net in India on Friday, taking its domestic total to ₹205.95 crore. The film’s occupancy was 15% across 4,112 shows. It remains among the top‑grossing releases of 2026 despite stiff competition.
The Karnataka High Court struck down the 2% cess on cinema tickets, ruling the notices were issued without legal backing. The decision follows a petition by the Multiplex Association of India and PVR INOX, citing the lack of formal notification for the levy. The ruling eases costs for exhibitors and audiences alike.
The new trailer for "Sigma" spots Sandeep Kishan as a lovable loser who learns to outsmart his critics. Director‑debutant Jason Sanjay blends humor, romance and high‑octane action into a stylish heist drama. The film, set for October 2 release, features music by S Thaman and is distributed by Mythri Distributions.
The anthology opens with Motwane’s bold partner‑swapping tale featuring Radhika Apte and Konkona Sen‑harma, followed by Rao’s drug‑driven caper with Gurfateh Pirzada. Batra’s segment explores marital desire, while Bhardwaj sets a 1987 sex‑education story in a quirky period backdrop. Critics praise the varied styles but note uneven impact across the four parts.
Supriya Yarlagadda has been named a member of the Central Board of Film Certification, a first since 2017. She says the role is an honour and she will bring a filmmaker’s perspective to the board. Yarlagadda, executive director of Annapurna Studios, aims to strengthen the certification process while respecting art.
