Regional Cinema
Baththa’s Quiet Win Opens Door to Kaithi 2
Selvakumar confirms he knows the full story behind Kaithi 2—and that he’s ready to shoot it if it happens
7 Oct 20261 min read
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October 2026
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Breaking Hype
Kaalapani to Rerelease in 4K This October
Kaalapani, the 1996 Malayalam classic starring Mohanlal as a man wrongfully imprisoned in the Andamans, is set for a 4K rerelease. Restoration by Matinee Now and Prasad Corporation follows earlier work on Thenmavin Kombathu. The film won four National Awards and is famed for Ilaiyaraaja’s music.
7 Oct 20262 min
World
Gerard Butler's Den Of Thieves Lands On AMC+ Eight Years Later
Den of Thieves, Gerard Butler's grimy 2018 LA heist thriller, is now streaming on AMC+ in the US, eight years after its original theatrical run and ahead of a planned third film.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Josh Goldstine Returns To Run Marketing Across Warner Bros And Paramount
Josh Goldstine, fired from Warner Bros. in January 2025, will now oversee marketing and distribution across Warner Bros., Paramount and all Skydance film labels, Variety and Deadline reported.
7 Oct 20262 min
World
Whalefall Reviews Split Critics But Everyone Loves Austin Abrams
First reactions to Whalefall are in, and critics are divided on whether the survival thriller sticks the landing, though Austin Abrams' performance as a man trapped inside a whale is winning near-universal praise.
7 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Allu Arjun-Lokesh Kanagaraj Film AA23 in Doubt
The much-anticipated film AA23, a first-time collaboration between Allu Arjun and director Lokesh Kanagaraj, is reportedly facing uncertainty after Lokesh was seen pitching a new story to Mahesh Babu. Production house Mythri Movie Makers has not confirmed any changes.
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Celebrate Birthday in New York
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen celebrating his 37th birthday with a quiet dinner in New York. The singer wore a black lace slip dress with a leather jacket, while Kelce opted for a green cardigan and Cuban shoes. No photos from their wedding have surfaced due to tight security.
6 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
Shriya Saran Drishyam 2 Preparation Post-Birth
Shriya Saran recalls preparing for Drishyam 2 eight months after giving birth; says, “I was running around. My husband was taking care of our child”
6 Oct 20262 min
Bollywood
Killer Tomatoes Are Back
The killer tomatoes aren’t finished with the convention circuit, either. Attack of the Killer Tomatoes: Organic Intelligence will have a presence at New York Comic Con, which runs October 8 through October 11 at the Javits Center in New York. Fans can find the franchise at Atomic Toybox’s Booth #1771, where the Killer Tomatoes will be part of the Tenacious Collective. The booth will feature Organ…
6 Oct 20262 min
Other News
Dolly Parton's Nephew Faces Allegations Over Profanity-Laced Emails
Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver allegedly sent profanity-filled emails to staff and managers just four days before her passing. The messages, tied to security disputes at Nashville properties, led to a restraining order and his dismissal after 20 years in the role.
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
The Remotes Trailer Drops: A Grieving Detective, a Haunted App, and a City That Listens
A Manila-based filmmaker’s new sci-fi mystery thriller, inspired by the Philippines’ surveillance state and Duterte-era trauma, has landed its first US trailer. No release date yet, but the mood is already set.
6 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ella Bright’s VMAs Moment: From Fan to Co-Star
The Off Campus star shared a throwback photo of herself as a child at a Taylor Swift concert, then sat beside the singer at the 2026 VMAs. Rumors of a rift with co-star Belmont Cameli were dismissed—both insisted they remain 'extremely close.'
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Evil Dead Burn Tops HBO Max Charts, Sets Up Next Film for 2028
Evil Dead Burn is already a streaming storm. Two days after its October 2 debut on HBO Max, it’s #1 in the U.S., knocking Supergirl from the top spot and leaving Backrooms in its wake.
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Jessica Chastain Explains Title Choice for Horror Film Other Mommy
Jessica Chastain’s new horror film Other Mommy hits theatres this Friday — and the title is already sparking debate. Not because of the movie’s plot, but because of a single word: why ‘Mommy’ instead of ‘Mother’?
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Jack Lowden James Bond: Saoirse Ronan's Reaction & What's Next
Saoirse Ronan has officially closed the door on Bond rumors, telling the AP that her husband Jack Lowden isn’t a topic of conversation at home. 'The dog needs to be walked, the dinner needs to be made,' she said. Meanwhile, Gary Oldman insists Lowden is on a six-person shortlist — but admits he doesn’t know who’s really getting the call.
6 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Arabella Olivia Clark’s Unicorn Role Is Finally Here: 'Other Mommy' Hits Theatres October 9
The film, directed by Rob Savage and based on Josh Malerman’s novel Incidents Around the House, is being released theatrically under the Blumhouse and Atomic Monster banner, with James Wan producing. Rob Savage, known for films including Host and The Boogeyman, directs a screenplay by Nathan Elston, based on Malerman’s bestselling novel Incidents Around the House. The book itself is told from Bela
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
No Caption, No Problem: Ahaan & Aaishvary’s Silent Screen Bond Is Already Real
Ahaan Panday’s silent birthday post with Aaishvary Thackeray confirms their on-screen pairing in Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming YRF film, set for March 2027.
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Aadarsha Kutumbam Delayed: Trivikram Pulls Back Release Over Score Concerns
The film, long touted as the first collaboration between Venkatesh and director Trivikram Srinivas, was set to hit screens on October 9. Now, the date is off the table.
6 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Lust Stories 3 Is Making People Call Radhikka Madan With Their Own Stories
Audiences aren’t just watching Lust Stories 3 — they’re confessing to Radhikka Madan. After the Netflix anthology dropped, fans began reaching out with personal stories, drawn to the raw honesty of her role as Sailee. The film’s power lies not in drama, but in how closely it mirrors real-life friction — and how little it pretends to fix it.
6 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Skydance Completes Warner Bros.-Paramount Merger: What It Means for Movies
The merger is done. Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global are now one. Skydance Media has officially closed its $30 billion acquisition, stitching together two of Hollywood’s most storied studios into a single entity under the Skydance banner.
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Drones Trailer Drops: A House That Defies Reality Hits Theatres October 16
The Drones trailer dropped at noon today, and the internet is already arguing over whether that house in the woods is a portal or just really bad architecture.
6 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
Three Years On, Bhumi Pednekkar Still Carries Thank You For Coming Like a Secret
She will always be my spirit animal. The pure liberation I felt doing this film.
6 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Garfield’s Altman Is the Monster We’ve Been Waiting For
Garfield doesn’t impersonate Altman. He becomes him. Soft-spoken, perpetually cross-legged, eyes wide with feigned curiosity. He listens like he’s absorbing every word. Then, for a split second, the light goes out. A flicker. A pause. The mask slips.
6 Oct 20262 min
World
Oscars Tap Content Creator Reece Feldman As Red Carpet Face
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has picked digital creator Reece Feldman as its social media ambassador and red carpet correspondent for the 99th Oscars, airing March 14, 2027, on ABC.
6 Oct 20262 min