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Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana will end with a glimpse of Hanuman, according to reports. The makers hope this reveal creates a frenzy in cinemas for the sequel. The film hits theatres in India on November 8, coinciding with Diwali, while the international release is set for November 6, 2026.
The movie Artificial will have its world premiere on Oct. 5 at the New York Film Festival. Directed by Luca Guadagnino, the film stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI founder Sam Altman. It follows the drama of his firing and rehiring. Neon picked up the project after Amazon MGM dropped it.
Joey King replaced Evan Rachel Wood as Kylie in Practical Magic 2. King said she “had a lovely conversation” with Wood after the casting news. Wood previously said she was not asked to return for the sequel. Now, King feels grateful to play the role while the family breaks their curse.
Veteran actor Sharmila Tagore will join her son-in-law Kunal Kemmu in his upcoming spy comedy Vibe. The film, which also stars Preity Zinta and Sparsh Shrivastava, is slated to release in cinemas on September 18. This special cameo marks Sharmila’s first big-screen appearance in a Hindi film in 16 years.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s elder brother, Aditya Rai, prefers a quiet life away from the Bollywood spotlight. An engineer who worked in the Merchant Navy, he once co-produced the 2003 film Dil Ka Rishta. He said, "I used to go around studios accompanying her and got keenly interested" in filmmaking.
Mappilapattu composer Kozhikode Aboobacker passed away in Kozhikode aged 80. He worked with legendary composer M.S. Baburaj and accompanied K.J. Yesudas during his first performance in the city. Aboobacker got famous for hits like Karayanum parayanum. Many people loved his music, which played a big role in the growth of Mappilapattu.
Director Aditya Dhar shared a poster of Yash’s movie Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups on Tuesday. Fans got excited and asked for a collaboration between the two. The film hit theatres on August 26 and earned over Rs 200 crore. Many people now hope to see them work together.
Ali Fazal is preparing for his role as Guddu Bhaiya in Mirzapur: The Movie by training in Jiu-Jitsu. The actor said, “It helped me with learning how to move like an animal.” He used this martial art to transform his body, moving away from the gym workouts he used before.
The Daayra trailer is out, featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran in a gripping crime drama. Kareena plays DCP Ajooni Kohli, who follows due process, while Prithviraj’s DCP Raman Kumar takes matters into his own hands. Raman says, “Ek accused toh patli gali se nikal gaya,” sparking a tense clash.
Filmmaker Aditya Datt returns to Emraan Hashmi and Himesh Reshammiya for his new project, Gunmaaster G9. After two decades of making thrillers and action films, Datt continues to focus on characters pushed into difficult situations. His work uses conflict and emotion to ensure that every action scene serves the story.
K-drama fans have a busy September 2026 with five new shows arriving on OTT platforms. The lineup features political thrillers like Made in Korea 2 and historical dramas such as The Scandal. Fans also get workplace comedies and mature romances. These star-studded projects offer many stories for viewers to enjoy.
Yash’s film Toxic crossed the ₹300 crore mark at the worldwide box office on day 6. The movie earned ₹264.80 crore gross domestically, but its overseas performance remained weak. Daily international collections fell to just above $200K, making it tough for the film to reach higher targets during its run.