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The Hindi-dubbed version of Spider-Man: Brand New Day includes a direct reference to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. Fans saw a viral clip where Ned and Peter Parker mention characters like Baga and Bawri. This replaced the Game of Thrones reference from the original English version of the film.
Director Rajkumar Santoshi said Sunny Deol’s character in Batwara 1947 is the bravest he has ever written. He noted, “He is STRONGER than Iron Man, Superman put together!” The filmmaker wants to entertain audiences with this emotional story about partition, focusing on human courage rather than giving any social message.
Sunny Deol said his mother, Prakash Kaur, cried after watching his upcoming film Batwara 1947. The actor shared that his family loved the emotional story about humanity and survival. Preity Zinta also stars in this movie, which explores how families face crises. It will release in theatres on August 14, 2026.
Thudakkam co-writer Akhil Krishna says the father-daughter emotional bond is the film’s core. Akhil got his big break after sending short stories to filmmaker Jude Anthany Joseph. The movie, which features Vismaya Mohanlal in her acting debut, is set to hit theatres worldwide this Friday. It was a wonderful learning experience.
Godzilla Minus Zero will have its world premiere at the 64th New York Film Festival on September 26. Director Takashi Yamazaki said, “It is truly an honour to introduce our film to a global audience.” The sequel follows the Shikishima family as they face a new catastrophe in post-war Japan.
Hrithik Roshan reached a brand value of USD 88.9 million in the Kroll Celebrity Brand Report 2025. The actor climbed to the eighth position this year, moving up from ninth place. His growth reflects strong demand from advertisers, as digital platforms now play a bigger role in celebrity brand associations today.
Director Rajkumar Santoshi said Batwara 1947 got an ‘A’ certificate because the CBFC wanted to avoid cuts. He shared, “Hum touch nahin karna chahte film ko.” The makers accepted this rating to keep the movie intact. The film releases in cinemas on August 14, following recent blockbusters with adult ratings.
Netflix renewed Musafir Cafe for season 2 following an emotional finale. Vikrant Massey, Vedika Pinto, and Mahima Makwana will return to the show. Tanya Bami said, "Musafir Cafe has captured the hearts of audiences all over." Fans now wait to see if Chander chooses Sudha or Preeti in the next phase.
The Sā Ladakh Biennale 2026 began on August 1 and continues till August 10. Artist Shupiwe and local potter Rigzen created an installation using clay, seeds, and mushroom waste. Shupiwe said, "The vessels will evolve. There will be sprouts, maybe mushrooms coming through." These unique pots change throughout the festival.
R Madhavan addressed the "sanghi" label and defended his film Dhurandhar against propaganda claims. He said, "What kind of propaganda is that?" The actor explained he has no political allegiance and simply supports leaders who do good work. He added that he learned to ignore online trolls and paid bots.
Lock Upp 2 will conclude with a grand finale on August 5. The show premiered on Netflix on 27 June 2026 and ran for 36 episodes. Hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, the series got many viewers hooked with emotional confessions and heated confrontations that kept dominating headlines for weeks.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned heads at the 79th International Film Festival in a custom Tony Ward gown. The stunning dress used more than 7,000 pearls and 40 meters of silk taffeta. Designer Tony Ward said it was a "creation where intricate handwork meets sculptural volume" after 600 hours of work.