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Directed by Brian Duffield, Whalefall is a survival thriller starring Austin Abrams and Josh Brolin. The film follows a man trapped inside a sperm whale. While the premise is gripping, the story often gets stuck in flashbacks. These family drama scenes slow down the tension and hurt the overall momentum.
Drishyam The Conclusion collected Rs. 4.08 crores on its second Thursday, becoming the second highest grosser of 2026 for that day. The Ajay Devgn starrer stayed ahead of many big releases like Bhooth Bangla, Mirzapur The Movie, and Border 2. This performance shows the film still has a strong theatrical appeal.
Yami Gautam Dhar’s Nayyi Navelli follows Mohini, a perfect daughter-in-law in Meerut who hides a supernatural secret. Directed by Balaji Mohan, the film shows Mohini as a daayan fighting a Raavan-like evil force. Yami got praise for her nonchalant acting, as she took charge to save her family from trouble.
The success of Saiyaara (2025) made Aneet Padda a star, but her real test starts now. The film collected over Rs. 575 crores worldwide, yet critics wonder if she can pull crowds alone. Aneet said she wanted to headline Shakti Shalini to prove her worth beyond the hype of her debut.
Ranbir Kapoor wore a ₹78 lakh Jacob & Co. watch at the Ramayana trailer launch in Bengaluru on October 15. The special edition timepiece features designs of the Ram Mandir, Lord Rama, and Lord Hanuman. Kapoor, who plays Lord Rama, chose this accessory for the event alongside his film co-stars.
James McAvoy said the 2016 film Split consistently pays him residuals. During a recent podcast, the actor shared that the movie turned a profit quickly, leading to early payments. “It was bonkers,” he said. While other projects rarely pay well, he praised director M. Night Shyamalan for his smart work.
Vidya Balan said South films are hypermasculine in an interview with Zoom. The actress, who joined the cast of Jailer 2 released on October 15, hopes for better roles for women. She said, "Let's just hope that changes and there are more exciting roles for women in these films."
Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Ranabaali hit theatres on October 16 to mixed reactions. Fans praised the lead pair’s chemistry and the historical theme. However, many viewers said the slow pace and excessive violence backfired. One user noted, "the film had good intentions, but the execution strains patience."
Ali Fazal walked the runway for Tasva by Tarun Tahiliani at Lakmē Fashion Week. He wore an ivory long jacket over a wrap-style ensemble with gold juttis. The collection moved beyond traditional sherwanis, offering modern Indo-Western styles. It used Aari and Zardozi work to give grooms a personal, fun look.
Rajkummar Rao plays public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in the new film Prahaar, which covers the trial of terrorist Ajmal Kasab. While Rao brings sincerity to the role, the movie feels predictable. Lalit Prabhakar stands out as Kasab, showing a believable villain who struggles with the reality of his terrible crimes.
Farhana Bhatt called her Bigg Boss 19 experience challenging after her early eviction. She said, "the experience was both challenging and overwhelming." The actor shared that she struggled to understand the house dynamics because she had never watched the show before. She felt people ganged up and got her evicted.
Imran Khan received a notice to leave India by October 28 after joining an October 10 protest. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya filed a complaint against the actor for participating in the demonstration while holding an OCI card. Imran said, “I’m here as a citizen, as a person who lives here.”