Bollywood
Farah Khan's Nostalgia Trip: BTS Photos With Rani, Preity, Manisha
The filmmaker-choreographer shares rare behind-the-scenes images from her career, sparking a fan quiz to identify the films.
7 Oct 20262 min read
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October 2026
2071 stories published this month.
Breaking Hype
Mike Flanagan's The Exorcist: Martyrs Teaser Drops
Universal Pictures has released the first teaser for Mike Flanagan's 'The Exorcist: Martyrs,' starring Scarlett Johansson as a detective investigating murders tied to Catholic martyrdoms. The film, set for March 12, 2027, also features Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Leguizamo, and Laurence Fishburne.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani's Paradise Drops New Song Aaya Sher
Nani's upcoming Telugu film 'Paradise' has unveiled the lyrical video for 'Aaya Sher', the second song from the soundtrack composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The release includes interviews with Nani, director Srikanth Odela, and cast members, along with a teaser and audio jukebox.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Verity Inches Past Avengers: Endgame Encore in North America
Verity is within $3 million of overtaking Avengers: Endgame Encore at the North American box office.
7 Oct 20262 min
OTT Originals
Anil Kapoor's India Ke Top 1% Show Lights Up Burj Khalifa
Anil Kapoor's game show India Ke Top 1% appeared on Dubai's Burj Khalifa this week, part of JioHotstar's expansion into the Middle East and North Africa through a new partnership with STARZPLAY.
7 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Holds Top 3 With $58M in September 2026
Spider-Man: Brand New Day clears $58 million in North America during September 2026, remaining in the top three despite weak competition. The film is now in its fourth week, outlasting The Odyssey and Avengers: Endgame Encore, which failed to make the top five. Total domestic gross for the month stands at $448.12 million, per Box Office Mojo.
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Box Office
Soori’s Mandaadi Crosses 100 Crore Net Mark, Secures Hit Verdict
Soori's Mandaadi has crossed 100 crore net at the Indian box office, cementing its status as a commercial triumph.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ghai’s Festival Starts Today: Aamir, Hema, Rana, Imtiaz Gather for the Next Generation
Aamir Khan on Sitaare Zameen Par. Hema Malini honoring Dharmendra. Rana Daggubati. Imtiaz Ali. Subhash Ghai with 2,000 students. All under one roof. No filters. No hype. Just cinema.
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Breaking Hype
Arun Govil as King Dashrath: The Man Who Played Rama Now Plays His Father
Arun Govil, the man who made Lord Rama a household name on Indian television, is now playing his father. The makers of Ramayana, Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part cinematic epic, dropped a new character poster today showing Govil as King Dashrath — a role that turns his iconic legacy on its head.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Anushka Sen Takes Jeju Olle to Newport Beach for North American Premiere
Anushka Sen is heading to Newport Beach this October—not for a red carpet, but for a premiere.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Kaali Kheti Delayed to November 20
The film's release has been delayed from October 23 to November 20, 2026, according to Bollywood Hungama. New character posters were released alongside the announcement. The story remains under wraps, with only vague thematic cues provided.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Thaman Stays On Aadarsha Kutumbam After Delay Rumors
Thaman has confirmed he is still handling the background score for Aadarsha Kutumbam, dismissing rumors of a change after the film's release was postponed to October 30.
7 Oct 20261 min
Press Circuit
Whalefall Early Reviews Praise Austin Abrams' Whale-Trapped Survival Thriller
First reactions to Whalefall, starring Austin Abrams as a diver swallowed by a sperm whale, call the Brian Duffield film claustrophobic, emotional and a career moment for its lead ahead of its October 16 India theatrical release.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’s Hidden References Are Taking Over the Internet
Since its October 2 debut on JioHotstar, audiences have been rewinding scenes, pausing frames, and arguing in comment threads over what exactly was hidden in plain sight.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Aadarsha Kutumbam’s October 30 Push: One Week to Win Before the Diwali Flood
The film will now hit theaters on October 30, 2026, setting up a major Diwali box office showdown.
7 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Mari Selvaraj Hails Dorothy as a Cinematic Triumph
Dorothy, Karthik Subbaraj's 10th directorial, has drawn acclaim from industry peers after its Toronto International Film Festival premiere. Mari Selvaraj called it a deeply satisfying film that captures the unfiltered stories of people often ignored in mainstream cinema.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Kiara Advani And Sidharth Malhotra Expecting Second Child Together
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra announced they're expecting their second child, sharing a joint Instagram post featuring daughter Saraayah. Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor and Rakul Preet Singh were among those who sent congratulations.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Salman Khan to Have Chandigarh Tower Named After Him
The Free Press Journal reports that a new high-rise in Chandigarh is being named after Salman Khan, with the official reveal set for Thursday in Mumbai. The project, developed by a local builder and an overseas firm, could be called SK Towers, The Salman Towers, or Salman Khan Towers. It’s described as a luxury township with modern amenities, marking what appears to be the first time a residential
7 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
Karan Wahi's First Navi Mumbai Airport Visit Sparks Fan Frenzy
Karan Wahi gave fans an exclusive look at his first visit to Navi Mumbai International Airport, where he explored lounges, dining options, and discovered India’s first airport mini-golf course. The vlog followed his recent exit from Khatron Ke Khiladi season 15.
7 Oct 20262 min
World
Eva Marie Saint, Last Living 1950s Oscar Winner, Dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress whose screen debut as Edie Doyle in On the Waterfront became a defining moment in American cinema, has died at 102. She passed away Tuesday at her Los Angeles home of natural causes, surrounded by family, according to her publicist. Her death marks the end of an era — she was the last living winner of an acting Academy Award from the 1950s.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
The Social Reckoning Opens October 9: Sorkin’s Tech Parable Divides Critics Before It Hits Screens
The Social Reckoning opens in India on October 9, but the verdicts are already out. Critics are divided: some hail it as Sorkin’s best work in years, others dismiss it as a slow, self-satisfied retread. The cast—Madison, White, Strong—draw praise. The script? Divisive. The timing? Unavoidable. The film’s about social media’s damage. But the real question is whether anyone’s listening anymore.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
The Long Walk Streaming Now: Stephen King’s Brutal Dystopia Hits HBO Max & Starz
The Long Walk is now streaming on HBO Max and Starz — no arena, no glitter, just a thousand miles of broken pavement and one rule: keep walking or die.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Romano Calls Out Lohan Over Chateau Marmont Shade, Drops Memoir on Child Star Trauma
Christy Carlson Romano has publicly called out Lindsay Lohan for a past snub at the Chateau Marmont, describing it as a moment of 'shade' that still stings. The former Disney Channel star, now 42, recounted the incident during her red carpet appearance at the second annual VRT Awards 2026 in New York, where she said Lohan, 40, muttered, ‘I guess they’re letting anyone in here,’ while glancing her.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Nani's Chiru Film Shelved: 'Will Not Take Off Soon', Says Nani
Nani confirms his planned film with Chiranjeevi will not happen anytime soon, citing delays on Paradise, Chiru’s commitments, and no recent talks. The project, once locked with Srikanth Odela directing, now appears dead in the water.
7 Oct 20261 min