Gary Oldman publicly expressed support for Jack Lowden as the next James Bond at the Toronto International Film Festival. He said he has no insider info but thinks Lowden would be a strong fit for the role. The casting decision remains unannounced, with several candidates still in consideration.
Amala Paul, fresh off her last film, will lead the upcoming untitled project by M Padmakumar, whose previous work includes ‘Uyir’. Production kicked off today under Rajsagar Films, with a star‑packed cast featuring Vijay Babu and Irshad. The film’s crew boasts seasoned names like cinematographer Ajay David Kachappilly and music director Nandhagopan.
Haiwaan earned ₹2.58 crore net on its first day, drawing 11% occupancy across 7,224 shows. The Priyadarshan‑directed remake pits Akshay Kumar as the villain against Saif Ali Khan’s hero role. Competition from Mirzapur: The Movie may test the film’s weekend performance.
Mirzapur: The Movie has crossed the ₹155 crore mark, becoming one of 2026's top Hindi earners. The Gurmeet Singh‑directed film, starring Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, pulled in ₹7.84 crore on Friday to reach a cumulative ₹156.29 crore. It has surpassed rivals like Awarapan 2 and Welcome to the Jungle in domestic gross.
Pranay Reddy Vanga, brother of filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga, publicly challenged film reviewers to ‘kill’ his brother’s upcoming movie Spirit after his own film Romanchakam received lukewarm reviews. He warned that critics’ harsh judgments can be unfair, citing the mixed reception of Romanchakam and its modest box‑office haul. Spirit, starring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, is slated for release on M…
Arshad Warsi stars as a feared dacoit in Tigmanshu Dhulia’s latest film, released on Zee5. The plot follows a Special Task Force officer who decides to take matters into his own hands. While the movie benefits from authentic locations, it offers little new insight into the genre.
The 2‑minute‑32‑second trailer for Prime Video’s coming‑of‑age film ‘Don’t Be Shy’ showcases Aarushi Bajaj as Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, a college student whose plans unravel amid love and friendship. Directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the film explores first loves, heartbreaks, and bad decisions. It will stream in Hindi with English subtitles on September 25.
Actress Upasana Singh has lodged a police complaint after witnessing former CINTAA leaders Poonam Dhillon and Padmini Kolhapure allegedly removing association documents. The incident occurred at the CINTAA office, prompting Singh to call authorities and claim the move was illegal. The complaint comes as CINTAA prepares for elections on September 12 amid internal turmoil.
The film ‘Vishwanath And Sons’ starring Suriya and Mamitha Baiju is now available on Netflix. It premiered in theatres on August 14, 2026, before moving to digital release. Viewers can watch it in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
Mumbai Sessions Court released actor Rohit Chandel on a 50,000‑rupee bond after a POCSO case filed by a 16‑year‑old. He is barred from contacting the girl, her family, or witnesses and may not influence testimony. The court also ordered him to avoid any form of communication with the victim.
