Regional Cinema
Titans Trailer Drops Ahead of October 22 Theatrical Release
Jayasurya and Vinayakan reunite in fantasy-comedy Titans, directed by Prince Joy, with a trailer revealing high-stakes action and mystery.
8 Oct 20262 min read
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October 2026
2071 stories published this month.
Breaking Hype
Seerat Kapoor Turns Down Bigg Boss Telugu 10 Wild Card Entry
Seerat Kapoor has turned down a wild card entry into Bigg Boss Telugu 10, according to reports. The offer, which came from the show’s production team led by host Nagarjuna Akkineni, reportedly included a substantial sum. But she declined—no public reason given.
8 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
Dhurandhar Actor Vivek Sinha Mocks Virat Kohli Payment Rumour
Vivek Sinha has waded into the Premanand Maharaj controversy with a satirical reel defending the Vrindavan ashram, even as Virat Kohli's team denies claims he was paid Rs 5 crore to visit and promote the guru.
8 Oct 20262 min
World
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Heads Back to IMAX Screens This Week
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey returns to select IMAX theatres this week after grossing over $1.7 billion worldwide, with tickets already on sale for fans who missed the original run.
8 Oct 20262 min
OTT Originals
Mike Flanagan's Carrie Stacks Cast With Battlestar Galactica Alumni
Mike Flanagan's new Stephen King adaptation Carrie premiered on Prime Video with Summer H. Howell leading, and it turns out the horror director snuck in a full Battlestar Galactica reunion along the way.
8 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Small Prophets Renewed for Season 2 After UK Ratings Surge
The BBC confirmed Small Prophets' renewal in September, citing up to 9.2 million viewers in the UK. Season 2 will move from BBC Two to BBC One and premiere in 2027.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ibrahim Ali Khan & Wamiqa Gabbi Become Saif & Rani in Viral AI Video
Ibrahim Ali Khan and Wamiqa Gabbi are suddenly not just co-stars in a film — they’re Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji, resurrected by AI.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Kareena in a Helmet, Google in Motion: The New Campaign That’s Not a Film
Kareena Kapoor Khan has joined Google Android for a global campaign featuring a racing-themed teaser. The collaboration blends tech, sport, and entertainment—no film, no script, just mystery.
7 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
Happy Death Day 3 Time Jump Confirmed by Jessica Rothe
Jessica Rothe says Happy Death Day 3 is moving forward with a time jump, focusing on Tree Gelbman’s adult life after college. The film is being restructured with director Christopher Landon, and Rothe says it’s no longer stuck in limbo — just waiting on studio sign-off.
7 Oct 20262 min
World
Stephen King Shows With Highest Rotten Tomatoes Scores Ranked
It: Welcome to Derry, Carrie (2026), Storm of the Century, and Creepshow are among the highest-rated Stephen King adaptations on Rotten Tomatoes, according to Collider’s new ranking.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Fauzi Release Date Pushed to Early 2027 as Prabhas Focuses on First Collaboration with Hanu Raghavapudi
Prabhas is prioritising Fauzi over Spirit, with the former now set for early 2027 after delays due to scale and post-production. Spirit’s Mumbai shoot is underway, but Prabhas hasn’t joined yet.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Jeremy Allen White Says He’d Play Gene Wilder
He’s not waiting for permission. He’s asking for it.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Kumaran Thangarajan Exits Bigg Boss Tamil 10 After Emotional Exit Confession
Actor Kumaran Thangarajan has exited Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10, citing his father’s declining health as the reason. Known for his low-key presence, he leaves the house not by elimination, but by choice — a move that’s now being hailed as a quiet act of courage.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
NTR Fans File Police Complaint Over AI Deepfake Videos
NTR fans file police complaint over AI deepfake videos featuring him and Janhvi Kapoor from Devara's 'Chuttamalle' song. A special team has been formed under Sajjanar IPS to investigate.
7 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
AI Turns Modern Photos Into 1970s Indian Memories
The 1970s are back — not in history books, but in your Instagram feed. With a flick of an AI prompt, anyone can now turn a modern selfie into a faded studio portrait from mid-century Bombay, a family album relic, or a candid street shot from the era when Bollywood ruled the reels and film grain was king.
7 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Jessica Chastain Horror Film Tracks Near $24 Million Opening
Early tracking has Jessica Chastain's doppelganger horror film Other Mommy opening around $24 million, while Sony's Social Reckoning, a Social Network follow-up on Mark Zuckerberg, trails badly at the box office.
7 Oct 20262 min
World
Whitney Rose Files for Divorce After 17 Years, Citing 'Pain' and Financial Strain
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star Whitney Rose has officially filed for divorce from her husband Justin Rose, ending a marriage that lasted nearly 17 years strained by financial setbacks and emotional disconnect. Documents filed in Salt Lake City confirm the split, though details remain sealed under Utah law. The couple, parents to two teens, had been living apart since July, with sources
7 Oct 20262 min
World
Jessica Rothe Stars in Horror Film Beware Boiúna
Jessica Rothe reteams with horror after exploring diverse roles, starring in 'Beware Boiúna' as a med student facing a mythical serpent in the Amazon. The film is now in theaters, with Rothe also involved in 'River,' which sold for over $10 million at TIFF.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Karthik Subbaraj Waits for Chiranjeevi’s Nod After Script Pitch
Karthik Subbaraj is said to have pitched a script to Chiranjeevi in a two-and-a-half-hour session, leaving fans wondering if the Megastar will greenlight his next project.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
China’s Oscar Submission ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Opens in US This Friday
Shen Teng leads Once Upon a Time in the Middle East, China’s Oscar submission, as a chef who turns his restaurant into a refuge during war. The film, already a hit in China, debuts in US theatres on October 9.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
October’s Box Office Nightmare: From Fake Moms to Tech Bro Ghosts
Sony’s The Social Reckoning targets $7 million in North America, while James Wan’s Other Mommy aims for $20 million-plus. Digger drops 50% in its second weekend, and Nolan’s The Odyssey returns to Imax. October 2026 is a cinematic wasteland — and audiences aren’t helping.
7 Oct 20261 min
World
Newport Beach Film Festival To Honor Jaafar Jackson, Nine Other Breakouts
Newport Beach Film Festival's 27th edition, running October 15-22, will spotlight Jaafar Jackson, Inde Navarrette and eight other rising actors alongside a lineup that includes Cannes standout La Bola Negra.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Glen Powell Blames Studio Cuts, Not Politics, for Running Man Flop
The actor says he’s not here to speak on politics. But he is furious about what happened behind the scenes at Paramount.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Avengers: Doomsday: Sebastian Stan Says It's 'Probably Heartbreaking'
Sebastian Stan says Avengers: Doomsday will be 'probably heartbreaking,' reigniting fears of major character deaths as the film approaches its December 18 release.
7 Oct 20261 min