The Indian Ministry of Defence has approved the revised version of Salman Khan’s film Maatrubhumi, allowing it to be screened in theatres. The new cut portrays India‑China relations positively, addressing earlier concerns. The movie is slated for a post‑Diwali release on November 13, pending CBFC clearance.
Actor Dino Morea was summoned a second time by the Economic Offences Wing over alleged irregularities in the Mithi River desilting project. Phone records linked him to people involved in the case, prompting the fresh questioning. The probe also examines financial ties between the Morea brothers and the Kadam family, who face charges of inflating tender costs.
The comedy‑drama Udta Teer, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, has been moved from its original October 9 slot to October 23. Producers say the change gives the film a clearer, less crowded theatrical window. The movie will now hit screens on the weekend of October 23.
Sanjay Gupta criticized Bollywood posters that show actors smoking, citing Animal, Dhurandhar and Love & War. He asked why theatres show anti‑smoking warnings when the posters feature cigarettes. The debate comes as India updates film certification rules to tighten drug and tobacco depictions.
Tushar Hiranandani and Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani have announced ‘Ragda 25’, a biopic about the Indian Army’s pioneering batch of 25 women soldiers. The film will follow Anjana Bhaduria, the top performer of the cohort, and has received army approval. Production is set to begin in Chennai once the main cast is finalized.
The epic film Ramayana will hit screens globally on Thursday, November 5, a day before Diwali. Producers aim to capitalize on the holiday rush, hoping for record opening collections. Sony Pictures will handle overseas distribution while Dharma Productions releases it in India.
Anshuman Jha is taking his father‑son drama Om Ka Hari on a 15‑city tour to meet fans directly. The film, still in its second week, will also be shown at more than 50 army centres across India. Jha says the move follows classic filmmaker Chaplin’s model of city‑to‑city screenings to connect emotionally with audiences and keep walking that extra mile.
Vinod Kapri’s debut feature Pyre will open in Indian theatres on 23 October 2026. The film follows an elderly Uttarakhand couple in the Himalayas as they await their children’s return. It stars real-life retirees Padam Singh Kapri and Heera Devi, and has already collected 18 international awards.
Ankur Rathee stars as Ronak, the charismatic captain of UCLA’s South Asian dance team, in Netflix’s Best of the Best. The role lets him revisit his own college dance days at Princeton and channel youthful energy. He also dubbed the character in Hindi and Urdu for the international release.
The Income Tax Department conducted searches at 12 locations in Mumbai linked to actress Rakul Preet Singh, producer Vashu Bhagnani and Panorama Studios. Investigators are probing overseas remittances tied to film shoots, foreign distribution and production costs. No conclusions have been announced yet, and the operation remains ongoing.
