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CinemaChile reported a 20.5% growth in its film sector during the 2026-2027 season. The industry now has 188 titles, up from 156. Board member Gabriela Sandoval said, “We have gone from 156 to 188 titles, which is clearly great news.” Many films are international co-productions, showing the sector’s global reach.
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt celebrated his 78th birthday on September 20 with his wife Soni Razdan and children Pooja, Rahul, and Shaheen. While Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were absent, Soni shared glimpses of the intimate party. Pooja posted photos, writing, "Warmth, cake, gratitude, grace." Fans missed the missing family members.
Actress Jaya Prada recalled Dharmendra was the most flirtatious actor on set. She also said Rajesh Khanna would "come very late" to shoot, often arriving at 8:00 pm. Jaya Prada worked hard during her career, as she once did five shifts in a day while managing travel across different cities.
Theja Rio’s debut film Angh won the Platform Prize at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, September 20. Set in 1960s Nagaland, the Konyak language movie follows a village chief facing cultural change. This win gave the film a direct pathway to the 2027 Academy Awards for India.
Hanuman Ansh reached Rs 347.05 crore worldwide after a 41 per cent weekend jump. The Vishal Chaturvedi film earned Rs 13.75 crore nett in India on Day 45, September 20. With this strong momentum, the spiritual drama is set to cross the Rs 350 crore milestone on Monday, September 21.
Lili Reinhart worked closely with the team to shape her character Olive for The Love Hypothesis movie. She spent a year refining the script to ensure her lines felt natural. “Yeah, I definitely had notes,” she said. She also tried to protect many fan-favourite moments from the original book.
Ameesha Patel questioned the trend of female actors using large entourages at producers' costs during film promotions. On Sunday, the actor said, “many female actresses are in denial of their stardom.” She noted that these entourage expenses often exceed day one collections, urging stars to pay for their own staff.
The film Angh is selected for the International Feature Film category at the Oscars 2027. Director Theja Rio said, “We made Angh with a lot of love — for the place I come from, for my people and for our culture.” This debut feature shows a rare look at Nagaland.
Censor exemption for film festivals has become a major roadblock for organisers and filmmakers. The upcoming International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala faces the prospect of not screening 31 films denied exemption. Ministry officials now demand screeners, changing a process that used to be a routine affair for years.
Ke Huy Quan recalled receiving a $100,000 residual check for his role in the 1984 film Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. In his new memoir, Never Say Die, released Tuesday, the actor said the money was life-changing. He called the unexpected payment a generous gesture from Steven and George.
Jish arrived in India after finishing his military service in Israel. He now visits Dharamkot to find peace in the Himalayas. "Since October 2023, we have lost many friends and many civilians," he said. Many Israelis flock to this village to unwind after they complete their mandatory conscription terms.
Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton attended the opening night of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. The couple looked very much in love while posing together at the event. Kim wore a 2004 Yves Saint Laurent dress, while Lewis chose a black suit from the same brand.