Shreyaa Chaudhry, known for Bandish Bandits, will play the lead opposite Ayushmann Khurrana in the upcoming Yash Raj Film and Posham Pa Pictures’ thriller Mupapa. The film, directed by Sameer Saxena, is in post‑production and aims for a February 19, 2027 theatrical launch. Chaudhry also signs exclusive YRF Talent management, joining a roster of top Bollywood stars.
Janhvi Kapoor condemned a morphed AI video of her from the Devara Part 1 song ‘Chuttumalle’. She warned that digital manipulation of women’s bodies is a form of sexual assault and urged society to respect consent. The actress highlighted the need for men to speak up against entitlement to violate boundaries.
Four new contestants—Nilina, Suvarna, Vipin and Vedangi—entered the Bigg Boss Malayalam 8 house on Day 28 after a major eviction that saw six players leave. Their arrival follows a dramatic Week 4 exit that reshaped the house’s dynamics. The fresh entrants must quickly adapt to existing rivalries and alliances.
The Malayalam thriller "Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar" is slated to hit Netflix on October 9, 2026, following its theatrical run. Director Shahad Nilambur’s film follows single‑mother cop Aleena Abraham as she and her team face a sudden police station incident. The cast also features Mathew Thomas, Unnimaya Prasad and Sidharth Bharathan.
The season’s first mass eviction saw Rakesh Jacob, Loletta Loryne Rodrigues, Sumesh Chandran, Gayathri Suresh, Jaseela Parveen and Sreelakshmi Arackal exit the house. Two more, Mridula Vijai and RJ Anjali, were sent to a secret room instead of being evicted. The move dramatically reshapes the competition’s dynamics.
Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan will team up again in an upcoming comedy directed by Sajid Khan. Disha Patani and Shriya Saran are added as the romantic leads, while the film will shoot a large schedule in London by late 2026 or early 2027. The project is produced by Ektaa R Kapoor and aims to be a fresh ensemble comedy.
Siddharth P Malhotra confirms a sequel to his hit film Ikka and a second season of the Netflix series Shaque. Both projects will follow new storylines, not continue the original arcs. The shows have topped charts in dozens of countries, earning the creator unprecedented call‑in requests.
Shabana Azmi joined the Cockroach Janta Party’s march in Mumbai’s Shivaji Park, urging citizens to protect their voting rights. The rally demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the SIR exercise. Film stars like Naseeruddin Shah and Vishal Dadlani also attended.
Emraan Hashmi has just taken delivery of a brand‑new Mercedes‑Benz AMG G63, valued at ₹4.3 crore. The luxury SUV, which features a 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 and a mild‑hybrid system, can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. The purchase follows the actor’s recent box‑office success with Awarapan 2 and adds to his growing collection of high‑end cars.
Pen Marudhar secured the all‑India distribution rights to Gunmaaster G9 for over ₹35 crore and the Hindi version of Jailer 2 for more than ₹15 crore. The company believes the Emraan Hashmi‑starrer will thrive at the box office, bolstered by its earlier success with Awarapan 2. Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth, Vidya Balan and Mithun Chakraborty, is set to release nationwide on October 15.
