Breaking Hype
Mollywood’s Quiet Revolution: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Ends With ₹333 Crore Legacy
The film's final tally is now official: ₹333.09 crore worldwide. A new record. A new era.
10 Oct 20261 min read
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October 2026
2063 stories published this month.
Bollywood
Imran Khan, Zayn Marie Khan Detained in Mumbai Protest Over Voter Roll Controversy
Zayn Marie Khan, Imran Khan, and Lekha Washington released after protest at August Kranti Maidan over CJP demands for EC chief's resignation
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Drishyam The Conclusion Earns Standing Ovation
Taran Adarsh gave Drishyam: The Conclusion a standing ovation, calling Ajay Devgn a 'secure actor' for letting Jaideep Ahlawat own the scene. The film crosses ₹402.91 crore globally, despite no songs, minimal action, and few dialogues.
10 Oct 20261 min
World
The Box Office Is Done With Reality
Two new releases, two weak openings. The box office isn't just slowing — it's rejecting stories about today.
10 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranabaali: The Film That Could Make Or Break Vijay Deverakonda’s Career
Vijay Deverakonda’s return to the big screen isn’t just another release—it’s a reckoning.
10 Oct 20262 min
Bollywood
Rakul Preet Singh Turns 35: How Her Fashion Evolution Foreshadows Surpanakha
From golden corsets to floor-length blue gowns, Rakul Preet Singh’s birthday fashion retrospective reveals a star who doesn’t follow trends — she rewrites them. Her upcoming role as Surpanakha in Ramayana adds weight to the transformation.
10 Oct 20262 min
World
What If Lorca Had Finished His Gay Play?
The four pages of Federico García Lorca’s unfinished play La Bola Negra—preserved in Granada, hidden from fascism—became the spine of a film that now sits at the heart of Contenders London.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
The Jackal Isn’t Running Anymore. He’s Remembering.
Peacock’s The Day of the Jackal is not a retread. It’s a reckoning. With Redmayne’s icy performance and Lynch’s morally blurred investigator, the series redefines what a spy thriller can be in 2026.
10 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ajay Devgn Inches Past 2300 Crore Mark, Overtakes Akshay Kumar by Sunday?
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 has grossed ₹407.76 crore worldwide in eight days, pushing his post-COVID global total past ₹2300 crore. With just ₹41.55 crore needed to overtake Akshay Kumar, the race is heating up — and the next milestone looms.
10 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
Yami Gautam’s Mohini: A Family Fantasy With a Twist
Yami Gautam is stepping into a world of magic—literally. The actor, fresh off her National Award for Article 370, is set to play Mohini in Nayyi Navelli, a fantasy family entertainer that lands in theatres on October 16, just in time for Dussehra.
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Breaking Hype
Imran Khan Detained in Mumbai Protest Over CEC Resignation Demand
Imran Khan was detained by Mumbai Police on Saturday evening during a protest at August Kranti Maidan, where hundreds gathered in solidarity with the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) demonstration in Delhi demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Selvi Sells Out At Busan, Heads to São Paulo
Selvi premiered to a full house at the Busan International Film Festival on October 9, 2026 — and didn’t just fill seats. It sold out.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Anand Pandit’s 1,000 Scholarships for Amitabh Bachchan’s 84th Birthday
Anand Pandit is giving 1,000 students a chance — not because they’re lucky, but because Amitabh Bachchan turned 84. The birthday isn’t just a date. It’s a moment to pass on something real.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Bigg Boss Kannada 13: Manjunath's Mother's Emotional Message Moves Him to Tears
Manjunath, known as 'Madan Mahakavi,' is reduced to tears in Bigg Boss Kannada Season 13 after receiving a message from his mother criticizing his use of vulgar language. The emotional moment unfolds ahead of Saturday's episode.
10 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Sense and Sensibility Beats 1995 Opening Weekend, But Can It Hold Momentum?
The new Sense and Sensibility opens above the 1995 version's debut — but can it keep going?
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Rajinikanth Wants Tamannaah in Jailer 2 Song Sequence
Rajinikanth has revealed he asked director Nelson Dilipkumar to include a song featuring Tamannaah Bhatia in Jailer 2, citing audience love for her 'Kaavaalaa' number. The request comes ahead of the film's October 15 release.
10 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Why so few Tamil films break out, and what separates the ones that do
A month of CutMirchi coverage shows most Tamil releases get swamped by crowded release days, while breakouts lean on a fresh premise, word of mouth or star-system clout.
10 Oct 20267 min
World
Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love' Set for Netflix Release on Nov 6
Lee Chang-dong’s 'Possible Love,' his first film in eight years, lands on Netflix on November 6 following a Silver Lion win at Venice. Cinematographer Kim Ji-yong reveals how natural light and meticulous planning shaped the film’s haunting visuals.
10 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ram Charan’s Next, RC17, Gets Official Launch Date: October 20
Ram Charan and Sukumar are back together — and the launch is set for October 20.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Jason-Chandini Bond Sparks Fresh Buzz in Bigg Boss Tamil 10
Jason Kaushik’s calm presence during Karishma’s breakdown and his growing connection with Chandini Tamilarasan have taken center stage in Bigg Boss Tamil 10, sparking online debates over authenticity and editing.
10 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Zach Cregger Resident Evil Beats Terminator: Dark Fate Box Office
The horror reboot is tracking to earn over $300 million worldwide, edging past Terminator: Dark Fate’s $261.1 million haul despite lacking star power.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Taran Adarsh Blames Weak Writing for Toxic's Box Office Failure
Taran Adarsh has openly criticized the screenplay of Yash's 'Toxic,' calling weak writing the primary reason for its theatrical failure. He praised Yash's performance and the film's visuals but emphasized that even strong execution can't save flawed storytelling.
10 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Rajkummar Rao & Jaideep Ahlawat Reunite in Prahaar
Rao and Ahlawat share a comfort zone because we have spent so many years together.
10 Oct 20261 min
World
The Social Reckoning Release Date, Cast, Trailer and Box Office: Everything We Know
The Social Reckoning, Aaron Sorkin's Facebook whistleblower drama starring Jeremy Strong and Mikey Madison, released in theatres on 9 October 2026 in English only.
10 Oct 20264 min