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Abhishek Banerjee says Stolen changed how filmmakers see him after Stree 2. He noted, “People saw that I can take responsibility of a film.” The survival thriller premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 7, 2023. Now, the actor is busy with many new projects across different genres.
West Bengal Minister Agnimitra Paul picked up a badminton racket during the State Junior Badminton Championship final in Bhangar on Monday. She joined the event at the Shuttle Express Badminton Academy, where nearly 500 young players competed. The minister watched the matches and attended the award ceremony with other dignitaries.
Kareena Kapoor Khan launched the trailer for her upcoming film Daayra on Monday. The actress said she feels she has become a better actor since becoming a mother. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the intense drama follows a crime that sparks national outrage. The film will hit theatres on 18th September 2026.
Lady Diana Spencer wed Prince Charles on July 29, 1981, at St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Her style legacy remains strong nearly 30 years after her death. From her iconic ivory silk wedding gown to elegant evening dresses, Princess Diana used fashion to create a lasting impact that people still love.
Producer Pranay Reddy Vanga said making Animal in Mumbai cost 30% more than it would have in Hyderabad. He explained that Hyderabad offers better infrastructure and lower costs. "I'd probably spend about 30% more on the same movie if I made Ranbir Kapoor's Animal from Bombay," he said at Honest Townhall.
OTT platforms are set to release Gandhari, Dhamaal 4, and The Gentlemen 2 between September 1 and September 4. Taapsee Pannu leads the thriller Gandhari on Netflix, while Ajay Devgn and his team return for more comedy in Dhamaal 4. Many other shows and movies also arrive this busy week.
Actor Shalini Pandey spoke out on Monday against a fake AI-generated video of her circulating online. She said, "I strongly condemn this kind of abuse." Many celebrities have recently faced similar deepfake issues. Shalini clarified she has no involvement with the video and called the misuse of technology deeply disturbing.
Netflix India’s Lust Stories 3 will premiere on September 18. The anthology series features four new films directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj. Makers said, “Each film approaches human connection from a distinct point of view.” The show explores love, relationships and desire through many stars.
The Daayra trailer shows Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran as police officers on opposite sides of justice. Releasing in cinemas on 18th September 2026, the thriller explores crime and truth. Kareena said, “Playing DCP Ajooni Kohli stayed with me… because she pushed me into a space I hadn’t explored.”
Pokémon: Wild Card will release worldwide in 2027, the franchise announced at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco. Director Katsuhiko Kitada leads the project, which features a trading card player and the ghostly Mimikyu. This marks the first new Pokémon film since 2020, exciting fans across the globe today.
Lyricist Ginny Diwan says a romantic number in Mirzapur is unthinkable. She worked on the track Varoon Forever for the upcoming film, which stars Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, and Divyenndu. The movie hits theatres on September 4. The song already got 19 million views on YouTube since its recent release.
Yash’s mother, Pushpa Arun Kumar, hit back at producer Allu Aravind’s old remarks questioning her son’s stardom before KGF. She said, "Some are intentionally trying to suppress my son's career and spreading propaganda against Toxic." She highlighted Yash’s humble origins and successful decade-long career in Kannada cinema before his pan-India fame.