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October 2026

2066 stories published this month.

Rajinikanth in a dramatic pose, standing in front of a prison gate, with a dark sky above.

Jailer 2 Clears Censor, October 15 Release Confirmed

Jailer 2 clears censor, heads to theatres on October 15. Hrithik Roshan’s cameo? Already viral.

6 Oct 20261 min read

The Traitors Telugu Trailer Unveils 20 Contestants

The Traitors Telugu trailer has dropped, introducing 20 contestants including Chinmayi Sripada, Harsha Vardhan, and Dr Meghanath Reddy. Hosted by Teja Sajja in his reality debut, the 10-episode series streams exclusively on Prime Video from October 15.

6 Oct 20262 min

Still from 'Forgotten Island' showing two animated friends standing on a mystical island with glowing trees and mythical creatures.

Forgotten Island Opens With $13M, Hits Global $38.5M

The animated film 'Forgotten Island,' featuring H.E.R., Liza Soberano, and Dave Franco, opens to $13 million domestically and has grossed $38.5 million worldwide on an $80 million budget, earning a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score.

6 Oct 20262 min

Akshay Kumar and Swanand Kirkire on set of Samuk, London

Kirkire Returns to Screen With Akshay in Samuk

Swanand Kirkire is in London. Not for a vacation. For Samuk. The actor-writer has reportedly joined Akshay Kumar and Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s sci-fi survival thriller, marking a reunion of sorts after Pad Man—not as a writer this time, but on screen.

6 Oct 20261 min

Smoke rising from a film studio set in Mumbai Film City

Amitabh Bachchan, Badshah Evacuated After Mumbai Film City Fire

Smoke from a fire at Mumbai Film City's Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 set led to the evacuation of Amitabh Bachchan and Badshah, halting shoots on KBC and Hustle Season 5. No injuries reported, but AICWA and AIFEC point to recurring safety lapses.

6 Oct 20261 min

Skydance Is Live: The $111 Billion Merger That Just Closed Has Already Started Cutting Jobs

Skydance officially opens for business after the $111 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery closes. The new company, led by David Ellison, inherits $80 billion in debt, a promise to release 30 films yearly, and a string of regulatory conditions — including an editorial oversight board for CNN and a five-year layoff pause at CBS. Now, the cuts begin.

6 Oct 20262 min

Tom Rhys Harries as a disfigured man in a lab coat, his face melting into clay under dim light.

Clayface’s Survival Run: Can It Beat Supergirl’s Box Office Ghost?

Clayface needs just $127 million worldwide to surpass Supergirl’s $126.5 million global total. With a projected $23–33 million opening in North America, the film is starting behind. But if it finds an audience, it can still climb.

6 Oct 20261 min

Sree Vishnu in a still from the Comrade Kalyan trailer alongside co-star Mahima Nambiar

Regional Cinema

Comrade Kalyan Trailer Turns Sree Vishnu's Comedy Into A Naxalite Drama

Sree Vishnu's Comrade Kalyan trailer mixes light comedy with a serious Naxalite-police conflict flashback. The period film, set on the Andhra-Odisha border in 1992, releases October 9, taking over a slot originally meant for Adarsha Kutumbam.

6 Oct 20262 min

Tamannaah Bhatia and Sidharth Malhotra together for The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest promotions

Tamannaah Bhatia Calls Sidharth Malhotra Genuine, Praises His Bond With Kiara Advani

Tamannaah Bhatia has described The Vvaan co-star Sidharth Malhotra as a genuine, chivalrous person and called his marriage to Kiara Advani couple goals, in a new interview with Bollywood Hungama.

6 Oct 20262 min

Robert Pattinson in full Batman suit, standing in rain-drenched Gotham street, eyes hidden behind cowl.

The Batman 2 Pauses Mid-Filming After Reeves Steps Away for Family Reasons

Matt Reeves has stepped away from The Batman Part II production due to a personal family matter. Filming paused in London. Release still set for February 18, 2028. Robert Pattinson, Scarlett Johansson, and Colin Farrell return.

6 Oct 20261 min

Bobby Deol and Divyenndu posing together in a vibrant, candid moment during an OPPO India campaign shoot

Divyenndu and Bobby Deol Bring the Chaos to OPPO’s New Selfie Campaign

Bobby Deol and Divyenndu star in OPPO India’s new 'Jitna Bada Dil, Utni Badi Selfie' campaign ahead of the F35 Series launch, celebrating the chaos of Indian group selfies with a focus on inclusivity and smartphone imaging.

6 Oct 20262 min

Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan standing together on a red carpet, smiling at each other.

Kareena Kapoor Khan Reunites With Shah Rukh Khan For 'Daddy Cool' Song In South Africa

Kareena Kapoor Khan is set to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan after 15 years for a special song titled Daddy Cool in his upcoming film King, shooting in South Africa later this month.

6 Oct 20261 min

Jessica Chastain in a haunting pose, half-smiling, eyes sharp.

Regional Cinema

Jessica Chastain’s Other Mommy Is Meant To Be Unseen

Rob Savage’s Other Mommy is a horror where Jessica Chastain’s character remains unseen in full. The entity behind the smile is meant to be felt, not seen. The film opens October 9.

6 Oct 20261 min

Tulsa King Moves to New York for Season 5, With Stallone’s Daughter Promoted and Four New Cast Members Added

Tulsa King Moves to New York for Season 5, With Stallone’s Daughter Promoted and Four New Cast Members Added

Tulsa King is heading back to New York — and not just in the story. Season 5 is officially on, with production already underway in Manhattan, a shift from Georgia that’s as much about plot as it is budget.

6 Oct 20261 min

A promotional poster for the Malayalam film Khalifa, featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran in a dark suit, standing against a city skyline.

Khalifa’s OTT Blitz: A Flop Gets Six Platforms, One Question

Prithviraj Sukumaran’s latest film, Khalifa, is set to stream on six OTT platforms starting October 9, including Amazon Prime Video, Aha, ManoramaMAX, Lionsgate Play, STARZPLAY (overseas), and Simply South (overseas).

6 Oct 20261 min

Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shah Rukh Khan at a public event, pictured separately before their reported reunion for King

Kareena Kapoor Khan To Join Shah Rukh Khan For King Song

Kareena Kapoor Khan is reportedly set to shoot a special song called Daddy Cool with Shah Rukh Khan in South Africa for King, reuniting the two 15 years after Ra.One, per trade reports.

6 Oct 20262 min

Aneet Padda in a tense courtroom scene from Hunkkaar: The Roar

Karan D Kapadia Fought For Aneet Padda From Day One

Karan D Kapadia confirms he personally ensured Aneet Padda was cast as Meenu Rawat in Hunkkaar: The Roar, calling it an immediate, non-negotiable choice after writing the script.

6 Oct 20262 min

Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan standing together in a vibrant dance scene, mid-motion, with bold text overlay: 'Daddy Cool'.

Kareena Kapoor Khan Joins Shah Rukh Khan in 'King' Dance Number

Kareena Kapoor Khan is set to reunite with Shah Rukh Khan in a special dance number for his upcoming action thriller King, which releases on December 24, 2026. The song, titled 'Daddy Cool', is said to be a high-octane highlight, composed by Sachin-Jigar, and may feature international artists. The film also stars Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor.

6 Oct 20262 min

The Social Reckoning Opens With a Whisper, Not a Bang

The Social Reckoning Opens With a Whisper, Not a Bang

The Social Reckoning, sequel to the 2010 hit The Social Network, is projected to earn only $6–10 million in its North American opening weekend — less than half of the original's debut. Despite a high-profile cast and a timely subject, the film has little buzz.

6 Oct 20262 min

Andrew Garfield at the premiere of Artificial, wearing a J. Press suit and Jaeger-LeCoultre watch.

Garfield as Altman: The AI Drama That’s Already Dividing Real Life

Andrew Garfield plays Sam Altman in Artificial, a film about the OpenAI shake-up. The premiere was in New York. Altman says one thing is accurate. The film releases in December.

6 Oct 20261 min

Still from Bethlehem Kudumba Unit showing Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju in a romantic scene

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Tops Malayalam Box Office

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, directed by Girish AD and starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, has become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. The movie premiered on JioHotstar on October 2, 2026, after a successful theatrical run.

6 Oct 20262 min

A smoky haze over a temporary set in Film City, Mumbai, with emergency vehicles parked nearby.

Fire at Film City: Ramayana Set Unscathed, But Production Pressure Mounts

No injuries. Minimal damage. But the confusion? Massive.

6 Oct 20262 min

Vijay Deverakonda in a dramatic pose, standing against a colonial-era backdrop

Vijay Deverakonda Says Dhurandhar Songs Are Played In South Indian Gyms

Vijay Deverakonda reveals Dhurandhar songs are popular in South India; says that they are ‘played in gyms’

6 Oct 20262 min

Tom Holland as Spider-Man in a red-and-blue suit, mid-leap against a city skyline.

Brand New Day Drops Digital This Week — Netflix Still Waiting

The Tom Holland-Zendaya-led Marvel blockbuster will be available to buy or rent via Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango, and Sony Pictures Core starting Tuesday, October 6.

6 Oct 20261 min