Box Office
Prem Keetanu Opens Against Drishyam The Conclusion
Veer Pahariya's rom‑com steps onto the Gandhi Jayanti slate, needing just over nine crore rupees to outpace the Malayalam original's debut.
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September 2026
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Breaking Hype
Mirzapur The Movie’s Chandu Twist Leaves Audiences Split
In a fresh interview, Gurmmeet Singh breaks down the shocking climax where Satindra Soni’s Chandu Puncture unintentionally kills Sonal Chauhan’s Mumtaz, revealing the tightrope the film walked between humour and heartbreak.
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Bollywood
October’s Blockbuster Line‑up: Drishyam 3, Jailer 2 and More
Rediff’s October preview lists Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3, Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, plus a mix of Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Marathi releases, all set to hit screens from early October.
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Breaking Hype
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Drops New BTS Clip Ahead of Diwali Release
Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming mythic epic Ramayana unveiled a new BTS reel, highlighting his Rama look, elaborate sets and a global marketing push that includes a tie‑up with YouTube giant MrBeast.
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Breaking Hype
Drishyam 3 Races Past 80,000 Advance Tickets Ahead of Oct 2 Release
The third instalment of the Drishyam franchise has sold over 80,000 tickets before its first show, putting it on track for a blockbuster debut and possibly beating the advance‑sale record of Drishyam 2.
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Press Circuit
Dakota Johnson and Anne Hathaway Share Hot‑Dog Laughs on Verity Set
Dakota Johnson says Anne Hathaway turned the Verity set into a playground, bringing a hot‑dog cart and keeping the mood upbeat despite their characters’ limited screen time.
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OTT Originals
Four Malayalam OTT Titles Set to Stream This Week
This week’s Malayalam OTT lineup includes the love‑laden Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, the startup‑centric Romanchakam, the bioweapon‑facing Sardar 2 and the dating‑app drama Love, each bringing a distinct flavor to the streaming scene.
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Breaking Hype
Resident Evil Hits $100 Million Mark in North America, First Franchise Entry
Resident Evil, released on September 18, became the first film in its series to cross $100 million in North America, pulling in $103.2 million domestically and $196.2 million worldwide, despite a steep second‑week drop.
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Box Office
The Vvaan Holds Monday, Moves Into Sidharth Malhotra’s Top‑Two Post‑COVID Films
The Vvaan earned 5.31 crore on its first Monday, bringing its net collection to 39.94 crore. The film now ranks as Sidharth Malhotra’s second‑biggest post‑COVID hit, but the upcoming Drishyam 3 could curb its growth.
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Box Office
Monday box office sees Mirzapur slip, Hanuman Ansh near 300 crore
On September 28, Mirzapur – The Movie logged a modest 41 lakh, Hanuman Ansh stayed strong with 1.61 crore, while The Vvaan fell to 4.5 crore, leaving the industry eyeing the next weekend’s numbers.
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Breaking Hype
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Tops South Indian Box‑Office, Beats Suriya and Ajith
Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit logged a ₹331 crore worldwide total in week six, becoming the biggest Malayalam hit ever and surpassing the top‑grossing Tamil films of Suriya and Ajith.
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Regional Cinema
Anushka Sharma’s Instagram Post Sends Chembur Chole Bhature Joint to ₹2 Crore a Month
A modest 250‑sq‑ft stall in Chembur, once facing ₹18 lakh debt, turned into a bustling hotspot when Anushka Sharma posted about its Delhi‑style chole bhature, pushing monthly turnover to about ₹2 crore.
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Breaking Hype
Uditi Singh Labels Karan Wahi Split a Blessing on Bigg Boss 20
During a recent Bigg Boss 20 episode, contestant Uditi Singh reflected on her past relationship with actor Karan Wahi, calling the breakup a blessing. She blamed disagreements over their Golden Retriever, differing hygiene habits and age‑gap power plays for the split, and says the end sparked personal and professional growth.
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Box Office
The Paradise Slumps While The Vvaan Faces First Monday Dip
Day‑five numbers show The Paradise’s earnings tumbling 68% to five crore, while The Vvaan’s Monday takings fell 63% to 5.25 crore, raising questions about their long‑term box‑office prospects.
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Breaking Hype
Jacob Elordi Pleads With Paparazzi as Kendall Jenner Looks Uneasy in Paris
Jacob Elordi was seen urging photographers to back off as Kendall Jenner covered her face, the pair returning from Paris Fashion Week. The video quickly spread, fueling more talk about their rumored romance.
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Bollywood
Ranbir Kapoor’s Birthday Sparks Sweet Instagram Tributes from Alia and Mom
Ranbir Kapoor turned 34 on September 28, receiving loving Instagram posts from wife Alia Bhatt and mother Neetu Singh. The celebrations came as he readies for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War.
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World
Dune Serves Up Game of Thrones‑Star Wars Fusion on HBO Max
The latest HBO Max offering, Dune, fuses the ruthless court drama of Game of Thrones with the expansive space mythos of Star Wars, delivering a fresh take on classic sci‑fi storytelling.
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OTT Originals
This Week’s OTT Line‑up: From ‘Sardar 2’ to ‘Romanchakam’
A fresh batch of Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi titles arrive on streaming services this week, featuring the sequel Sardar 2, the rom‑com Romanchakam, and the mystery series Oh My Dog, among others.
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Red Carpet
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Shares A Hug With Celine Dion In Paris
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan hugged and cheered for Celine Dion at L'Oréal Paris's Fashion Week show in Paris, where the singer performed 'I'm Alive' live beneath the Eiffel Tower.
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World
Tom Cruise Brings Digger Home For Los Angeles Premiere Before Friday
Tom Cruise led co-stars Riz Ahmed, Sandra Hüller and Jesse Plemons at Digger's Los Angeles premiere on Monday, four days ahead of its October 2 theatrical release.
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Box Office
The Paradise And The Vvaan Post Conflicting Monday Ticket Counts
Nani's The Paradise crossed Rs 155 crore worldwide, but trade outlets disagree on its Monday ticket sales, with one citing a dip and another calling the hold remarkable, even as The Vvaan nears Rs 50 crore nett.
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Press Circuit
Gurmmeet Singh Says Mirzapur Film's Rs 300 Crore Run Wasn't Foreseen
Mirzapur director Gurmmeet Singh opens up on the film crossing Rs 300 crore, addresses violence criticism, dodges a question on the Shoorveer song and teases new shows under his production banner Cheetah on the Moon.
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Box Office
The Vvaan Outsells Avengers Endgame Encore On Its Fourth Day
The Vvaan: Force of the Forest earned more than Avengers Endgame: Encore on Monday despite a steep drop, with Rs 5.25 crore net against the Hollywood re-release's Rs 2.35 crore, per Sacnilk figures.
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OTT Originals
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle Lands On Netflix And Hulu
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle started streaming on Netflix and Hulu on Monday, joining Crunchyroll, as the film's near-$800 million global haul keeps drawing new viewers to the trilogy's opening chapter.
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