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The exhibition giant secured all‑India theatrical rights ahead of the Eid 2027 launch, confirming a refundable‑advance deal for the Vamshi Paidipally‑directed blockbuster.
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The exhibition giant secured all‑India theatrical rights ahead of the Eid 2027 launch, confirming a refundable‑advance deal for the Vamshi Paidipally‑directed blockbuster.

Taylor Swift’s freshly filmed 'Patient Zero' music video, featuring Colin Farrell and Dakota Johnson, is set for a live debut at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, coinciding with the release of her expanded Showgirl album.

Ayushmann Khurrana visited the famed Lalbaugcha Raja Ganpati pandal, shared a video on social media and captioned it “Only gratitude”. The timing aligns with his upcoming films Udta Teer and Yeh Prem Mol Liya, set for October and November releases respectively.

Malayalam’s high‑budget ‘Mookkuthi Amma 2’ starring Nayanthara has hit a snag after a poorly received teaser, sparking talk of a delayed Diwali release and concerns over box‑office competition.

Resident Evil's Indian run posted a six‑day nett of Rs 16.20 crore, with day‑six earnings slipping 35% to Rs 1.25 crore, buoyed by positive audience buzz and a projected week‑end total near Rs 18 crore.

‘Lenin Pandian’, directed by D.T. Balachandran, marks the launch of Sivaji Ganesan’s grandson Darshan Ganeshan. While the film’s gritty premise and music earn praise, reviewers note uneven pacing and a second half that loses momentum, leaving its box‑office prospects uncertain.

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s The Vvaan sold 42,000 tickets by mid‑morning, grossing just over one crore rupees, and may open with 5‑6 crore after a weekend of no competition.

Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame returns as ‘Encore’, pulling Rs 13.23 crore in advance bookings in India and aiming for a sub‑$26 million haul in China to retake the all‑time Hollywood box‑office crown.

Shaque: Trust No One follows new mother Anvita Dutt as her infant vanishes, sparking a relentless hunt that intertwines family drama and dark secrets, all delivered in a tight, visually striking format.

Salman Khan and Arvind Swamy are shooting a large‑scale train sequence for the upcoming action drama Monster in Mumbai, sharing three intense days together amid a ten‑day schedule.

Madhya Pradesh food safety officials seized roughly 10,500 litres of edible oil worth Rs 21 lakh from a Malharganj warehouse and a Siyaganj trader, sending samples to Bhopal's state lab for testing.

Lionsgate has released the final trailer for Beware Boiúna, a horror film about a colossal ancient snake terrorising a medical team in the Amazon rainforest, out in US theatres October 2.

Forgotten Island, a Filipino‑folklore animated comedy, opens in North America this weekend with a $15‑$17 million opening estimate, while Avengers: Endgame Encore is set to earn $25‑$28 million, securing the #1 slot.

Nene Royal has won America's Got Talent Season 21 and the $1 million prize, topping a field of ten finalists in a two-night NBC finale packed with Linkin Park, Josh Groban and guest judge KSI.

The Economic Offences Wing is investigating businessman Sudhir Walia and associates for allegedly forging board minutes and abusing Paresh Parekh’s digital signature to push a ₹5,000‑crore insolvency plan for Jaiprakash Infratech, despite a family split.

Premiere-night reactions to Nani's long-delayed The Paradise are largely positive, with praise for Mohan Babu's villain turn and Anirudh's score, though some viewers struggled with the film's heavy Telangana dialect.

Malayalam actress Radha accused sister Ambika of stealing cheques, and Ambika says being called a thief hurt more than the claim. A viral Facebook note recalls their family history and Ambika's sacrifices.

Roshibina Devi claimed silver in women's 60kg sanda at the Asian Games, her third continental medal, even as an unresolved harassment allegation from the athlete she replaced hangs over the win.

Shah Rukh Khan is being reported as India's richest actor and a dollar billionaire, but two accounts of the Hurun India Rich List disagree on whether his fortune rose to Rs 12,490 crore or fell from it.

Thulasidas, the director of the 1989 Malayalam hit Layanam, opened up about Silk Smitha’s professionalism, the film’s controversial reception and the tragic parallels that followed the star’s untimely death.

Melania Trump has confirmed a two-part docuseries for later this year, promising more personal answers than Brett Ratner's critically panned January documentary, which made just $16.7 million worldwide despite a reported $75 million spend.

Harvey Weinstein, 74, got 15 years behind bars for a first‑degree sexual assault in Manhattan, while other charges remain unresolved and his attorneys vow to fight the verdict.

The Bads of Bollywood, Aryan Khan’s Netflix debut, is gearing up for a second season. Production is slated for March 2027 and will feature the core cast from the first instalment, according to Variety India.

Jonathan Taylor Thomas spent a night in a Malibu jail after a traffic stop turned into a scuffle with a sheriff's deputy, according to LASD and jail records reviewed by outlets.