Box Office
The Vvaan Opens Strong, While The Paradise Nears Global Milestone
Sidharth Malhotra’s The Vvaan nets just under 32 crore in its first weekend, as Nani’s The Paradise climbs past 130 crore worldwide.
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September 2026
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Press Circuit
Free Press Hosts Housie Night for RR Avenue Residents in Indore
Free Press Society Connect organised a lively Housie event on RR Avenue, Indore, drawing 150 locals, showcasing Ganpati idols and earning praise for its digital editions.
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Breaking Hype
The Paradise Hits ₹75.95 Cr in Four Days, Nears Regional Break‑Even
The Paradise collected ₹75.95 crore in its first four days, with ₹30.36 crore from Andhra and ₹45.59 crore from Telangana, putting the film close to the break‑even target in its core markets.
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Breaking Hype
Ramayana to Hit Screens on Nov 5, Pre‑Diwali Surprise
Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol and Ravie Dubey, is set for a November 5 worldwide launch, a rare pre‑Diwali move that could reshape box‑office patterns.
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Breaking Hype
Slum Dog 33 Temple Road Unveils Zarina Wahab’s Heart‑Wrenching Intro
Vijay Sethupathi teams up with director Puri Jagannadh for Slum Dog 33 Temple Road. A freshly released glimpse introduces Zarina Wahab as Zubeidaa, a mother forced into begging by hunger, sparking buzz across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi markets.
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Breaking Hype
Taylor Swift, Madonna, BTS Dominate MTV VMAs 2026
At the Los Angeles‑hosted MTV VMAs, Taylor Swift, Madonna and BTS walked away with the night’s top honors, as K‑pop and pop acts also collected key awards.
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Breaking Hype
Nani's 'The Paradise' Sets Tier‑2 Record with ₹135 Cr Opening
Nani’s latest, The Paradise, logged a ₹135 crore global opening weekend, the biggest ever for a Tier‑2 star. Strong showings in Telangana and Karnataka offset lukewarm reviews and weaker Andhra numbers.
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Breaking Hype
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Posts Rs 135 Cr Opening Weekend
Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ opened to harsh criticism but still pulled in roughly ₹135 crore over its first weekend, marking a 75 percent cost recovery and the biggest Tier‑2 opening to date.
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Breaking Hype
Sidharth Malhotra’s ‘The Vvaan’ Beats Expectations, Rakes In Rs 33.5 Cr Weekend
The Vvaan, starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah, turned a delayed launch into a Rs 33.5 crore weekend, driven by strong demand in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, while smaller releases struggled to stay afloat.
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Breaking Hype
Madonna Returns, Swift Wins Video of Year at 2026 VMAs
At the 2026 MTV VMAs, Madonna opened with a piano‑borne medley alongside Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, while Taylor Swift premiered a new video and added a record‑tying Video of the Year win, all under Snoop Dogg’s playful stewardship.
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Breaking Hype
Madonna Says She DMed Sabrina Carpenter After Five Days of Silence
During the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards Madonna recounted how she DM’d Sabrina Carpenter after five days of radio silence, prompting a surprised reaction and a quick studio session that birthed 'Bring Your Love'.
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Breaking Hype
The Paradise Nets 92.1 Crore in Four Days, Nani’s Biggest Domestic Hit
In its four‑day opening, The Paradise earned a net 92.1 crore in India, surpassing Nani’s previous record holder Dasara. The film’s hold despite poor reviews has sparked talk of a 100‑crore net milestone within days.
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Breaking Hype
The Vvaan Nets Rs 31.94 Crore, Sidharth Malhotra’s Top Solo Opening
Sidharth Malhotra’s The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest opened to a steady rise, earning 31.94 crore net in three days, its biggest solo weekend and third‑overall for the star.
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Breaking Hype
Yung Lean and GENER8ION Deliver a Chaotic ‘Storm’ at the 2026 MTV VMAs
Yung Lean teamed up with French duo GENER8ION for a theatrical ‘Storm’ set at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, smashing a Moonman trophy and serving ice‑cream onstage, though the act earned no wins despite four nominations.
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Breaking Hype
Backstage Buzz at 2026 MTV VMAs: Stars Mix, Mingle, Win
The 2026 MTV Video Music Awards saw Taylor Swift claim three awards, Madonna dominate with seven, and a parade of celebrities—from Dakota Johnson to Paris Hilton—caught on camera in candid backstage encounters.
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Breaking Hype
Netflix to Stream Romanchakam on 1 October 2026
Romanchakam, the youthful romantic comedy starring Sumanth Prabhas and Ananthika Sanilkumar, will debut on Netflix on 1 October 2026, expanding its reach beyond the Telugu market after a modest box‑office performance.
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Bollywood
Raipur's Ritesh Pal Wins India's Best Dancer Season 5 With Pratik Utekar
Ritesh Pal from Raipur has won India's Best Dancer Season 5 alongside choreographer Pratik Utekar, topping four other finalists at Sony TV's grand finale under the India Wala Dance theme.
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Bollywood
Sanjay Gupta Asks Why Posters Show Cigarettes But Screens Warn Against Them
Sanjay Gupta called out Bollywood for putting cigarettes on posters for Animal, Dhurandhar and Love & War while theatres still run anti-smoking warnings before every screening, sparking a debate on X.
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Box Office
The Paradise Splits Down The Middle At The Box Office
The Paradise opened big but word of mouth soured fast. Telangana is keeping distributors afloat while Andhra, other regions and even overseas numbers have slid, per Telugu360's weekend tracking.
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Regional Cinema
Hanuman Ansh Hits 52 Days, Turns Rs 2 Crore Into A Sleeper Hit
Vishal Chaturvedi's low-budget spiritual drama Hanuman Ansh has completed 52 days in theatres, riding word of mouth into its eighth week even as new releases keep arriving every Friday.
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Regional Cinema
Trivikram And Venkatesh's Aadarsha Kutumbam Struggles For Buzz Before Oct 9
Trivikram and Venkatesh's much-awaited Aadarsha Kutumbam: House No 47 releases October 9, but its first single has underwhelmed and promotions are yet to pick up pace, trade reports say.
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OTT Originals
Salman Khan Wants Jail Time For AI Video Misuse
Salman Khan used his Weekend Ka Vaar slot on Bigg Boss 20 to call for stricter AI regulation, saying people who spread fake, doctored videos should face jail time.
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Box Office
Nani's The Paradise Crosses Rs 136 Crore Worldwide In Three Days
Nani's The Paradise has grossed over Rs 136 crore worldwide in three days and crossed $2 million in North America, making it his highest-grossing release despite mixed reviews and a tepid word of mouth.
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World
Taylor Swift Reveals Patient Zero's True Origin, Not About Joe Jonas
Taylor Swift has clarified that 'Patient Zero' isn't the Joe Jonas diss track fans assumed. She also unpacked 'Cleveland!,' her raunchy tribute to husband Travis Kelce, after the VMA video premiere.
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