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Prajakta Koli said she does not see her character Madhavi Reddy from Operation Safed Sagar as a red flag. “I actually didn’t see Madhavi as a red flag at all,” she told SCREEN. Prajakta feels Madhavi is brave for leaving everything behind to be with the man she loves.
Ananthan Kaadu is set to make its digital premiere on ManoramaMAX on September 2. The Tamil-Malayalam bilingual action drama, which hit theatres on June 25, stars Arya as a Sri Lankan Tamilian. Directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar, the film follows local thugs who join forces with a rebel against a common enemy.
Howard Stern returns to SiriusXM on Sept. 14 with one live show every Monday. He also signed a deal to bring his show to HBO Max starting Sept. 17. Scott Greenstein said, “There’s simply no one like Howard, and the start of his new season is another exciting chapter.”
Randy Quaid slammed Tom Cruise for casting Anne Hathaway in the upcoming Days of Thunder sequel. Quaid wrote on X, “We need Nicole back,” arguing that Cruise should reunite with Nicole Kidman instead. Hathaway will play a team owner and engineer in the new Paramount movie directed by Jonathan Levine.
Director Matt Johnson brings Anthony Bourdain’s early Cape Cod years to the big screen in the new biopic Tony. The film focuses on his 1975 origin story. Bourdain once said, "I was -- to be frank -- a spoiled, miserable, narcissistic, self-destructive and thoughtless young lout, badly in need of a good ass-kicking."
Actor R Madhavan once grew 70% of his vegetables on his Mumbai terrace and revived barren land in Tamil Nadu. He said, "My terrace garden takes care of almost 70 per cent of my seasonal vegetable requirements." He used organic methods to turn dry soil into a lush coconut plantation.
Manu Rishi Chadha earned praise for playing Pervez Musharraf in Operation Safed Sagar. The actor said, "Nawazuddin Siddiqui gave me some valuable advice." He watched many YouTube videos to prepare for this role. This performance shows the military mastermind behind the Kargil War, bringing a real-life historical figure to life.
Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan joined AR Rahman for Asha Forever, a tribute to Asha Bhosle. The legendary singer died on April 12, 2026, at age 92. Rahman started this project while she was alive. Now, the three superstars came together to celebrate her long musical legacy.
Mirzapur: The Movie releases in theatres on September 4, with advance bookings starting August 31. Fans showed great interest as the film got an 'A' certificate from the CBFC. High demand pushed ticket prices to Rs 1140 in Mumbai and Rs 1800 in Delhi for this big screen gangster drama.
OTT platforms are bringing 12 new movies and shows between August 31 and September 6, 2026. Netflix leads the week with the release of Gandhari and Dhamaal 4. Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, JioHotstar, and SonyLIV also added fresh titles. Viewers can now explore many dramas, comedies, and thrillers this week.
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran attended the Daayra trailer launch in Mumbai. Prithviraj said, “I am at that UNCOMFORTABLE stage where I have to tell my 11-year-old daughter what is safe and unsafe.” The film explores violence by minors, prompting the actor to urge men to take more responsibility.
Amyra Dastur will star in the Netflix comedy series Chumbak, which premieres on September 10, 2026. Amyra said, “It’s a beautiful story that brings together family, relationships, humour and the little moments that make everyday life special.” The show features five families living in a Mumbai neighbourhood and a large cast.