Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan received the Raj Kapoor Lifetime Achievement Award at the 62nd Maharashtra State Film Awards in Mumbai, with his wife Helen accepting it. Helen praised the award and shared that Salim’s health remains strong. The ceremony also highlighted other honorees, including actor Rani Mukerji who received a special contribution award.
Single‑screen cinemas across Mumbai are scrambling to schedule the three hit films Mirzapur The Movie, Hanuman Ansh and Haiwaan, each running over two hours. The long runtimes make it hard to fit multiple shows, forcing some theatres to play only one title. Even major venues like Raj Mandir Jaipur have split the day, showing each film at staggered times.
Karthi’s highly‑anticipated spy thriller Sardar 2 hit Indian cinemas on September 10, 2026, marking the actor’s return to the big screen. Directed by P. S.
Kareena Kapoor says her husband Saif Ali Khan often labels her script critiques as "too hardcore" during home discussions. She revealed the couple keep their opinions separate to avoid conflict. The couple’s latest film, Daayra, is set to release on September 18.
Mirzapur The Movie has already crossed the ₹200 crore mark in its first week, a record for a Hindi film based on a streaming series. The film’s success stems from a genuine fan‑service approach, giving each character a meaningful arc and even featuring new faces like Mohit Mallik. The buzz is so strong that fans are getting tattoos of Ali Fazal’s Guddu and quoting Divyenndu’s Munna lines on their…
Palash Sen, the frontman of Euphoria, remembers Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan as a charming senior who won over teachers at St Columba’s School. Sen says the only flaw SRK had was a lack of singing talent, so he would perform songs for him during school plays. Their friendship lingered into adulthood, with Sen still proud of SRK’s success and noting their rare post‑school reunions.
Soori and Telugu actor Suhas headlined the Tamil sports film Mandaadi, which premiered this Thursday. Fans praised the lead performances and GV Prakash Kumar’s soundtrack, while reviewers complained that the plot became too predictable in the second half. The film’s vivid boat‑race sequences and authentic setting were highlighted as strong points amid mixed reactions.
Soori leads the new Tamil sports action film Mandaadi, which hit theaters on September 10, 2026. The story centers on a fierce sailboat race rivalry between teams led by Kaali and Saattaappuli. Netflix has secured the OTT rights, but the exact streaming launch date remains unannounced.
Balaji Mohan’s new film ‘Nayyi Navelli’ drops a 1‑minute‑31‑second teaser that shows Yami Gautam’s character accused of being a daayan by her brother‑in‑law. The clip hints at supernatural powers, with Gautam levitating and joking about eating demons for breakfast. The movie will open in theatres on October 16, coinciding with releases of ‘Drishyam The Conclusion’ and ‘Jailer 2’.
Boman Irani revealed he stopped his usual exhaustive rehearsals after working with Priyadarshan on "Haiwaan." The veteran director encouraged the actor to trust his instincts and let the film’s rhythm guide him. Irani said the change helped him stay flexible and responsive on set.
