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Rashmika Mandanna’s Real Reason for Joining Ranabaali
Rashmika Mandanna says she joined Ranabaali for one reason: Rahul Sankrityan. And then Vijay Deverakonda. That’s it.
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October 2026
2061 stories published this month.
Breaking Hype
Jubin Nautiyal & Kabir Cafe Take Over Bhopal’s Youth Conclave With Live Set
Jubin Nautiyal and Kabir Cafe are set to perform at Bhopal’s CM Youth Conclave-2026 — not on a stage in Mumbai, but under the open sky of Lal Parade Ground.
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Breaking Hype
Why Lee Child Killed a Third Tom Cruise Reacher Movie
Child exercised a contractual veto from 2005 to prevent a third Tom Cruise Reacher film, opting instead for a streaming series on Prime Video. The decision, rooted in the need for narrative space and financial flexibility, led to the rise of a major franchise under Alan Ritchson.
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Breaking Hype
Riz Ahmed backs Huma Qureshi: 'She’s carved out a really wonderful journey'
Riz Ahmed has named Huma Qureshi among Indian actors he'd like to work with, calling her journey 'really wonderful.' The recognition follows her standout appearances at Cannes, the Emmys, and Paris Fashion Week, and the global success of her film Baby Do Die Do, which is now No. 1 on Netflix in the Hindi-language category and in the Top 10 in 12 countries.
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Bollywood
Fire at Film City: Hustle, Pati Patni Aur Panga Sets Damaged
No casualties reported. But the clock is ticking.
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Eleanor’s Past Isn’t Done With Her
Apple TV has renewed Imperfect Women for Season 2, focusing on Kerry Washington’s character Eleanor as she confronts buried secrets in her hometown. The season will be based on an original story, with no source material from Araminta Hall’s novel. Justin Hillian joins Annie Weisman as co-showrunner. Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara’s characters won’t return on-screen, though both remain executive. A
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World
Zuckerberg Isn’t the Villain in Sorkin’s New Film
The real engine? Frances Haugen and Jeff Horwitz. Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White carry the narrative, exposing what Meta knew about its algorithms, how they shaped public discourse, and why the company kept pushing them anyway.
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Endgame Encore Breaks Box Office Records, Makes History
Avengers: Endgame has officially overtaken Avatar to become the highest-grossing film of all time, following its re-release as Endgame Encore. The Russo brothers thanked fans for bringing audiences back to theaters, calling the response 'amazing'.
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World
I Play Rocky Opens Coronado Fest
Amazon MGM’s I Play Rocky opens the 11th Coronado Island Film Festival, with a lineup that mixes biopics, indie dramas, and high-stakes genre fare. The real story? Who gets to own the myth.
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Ayushmann & Shreyaa’s First On-Screen Pairing Set for Feb 2027 Release
Ayushmann Khurrana and Shreyaa Chaudhry are set to share screen space for the first time in Mupapa, a film now locked for release on February 19, 2027.
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Farhan Akhtar Named Emporio Armani Watches’ First Indian Brand Ambassador
Farhan Akhtar has been named Emporio Armani Watches’ first Indian brand ambassador, marking a major move in India’s luxury fashion space. The actor, filmmaker, and musician will represent the brand across India, aligning with its vision of modern style and self-expression.
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When Bachchan Remembered Two Films, One Director, and a Life in Between
Amitabh Bachchan recalled shooting Deewaar and Kabhi Kabhie back to back during an episode of KBC 18, prompted by Ayushmann Khurrana's tribute to the latter's title track. The moment sparked a rare emotional reflection on Yash Chopra's transformation from romantic filmmaker to creator of gritty crime dramas.
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Arijit Singh’s 2027 India Tour: 9 Cities, 20 Years, One Voice
Arijit Singh’s 2027 India tour spans nine cities, with tickets going on sale October 13. Pre-sales begin October 10. The tour features 360-degree audio, lasers, and a multi-tiered stage. Produced by Team Innovation, promoted by thumpN, and powered by Visa and Kotak Solitaire.
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Arijit Singh Announces 2027 India Tour Across 9 Cities
Arijit Singh is set to embark on his largest India tour yet in 2027, visiting Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, Pune, Indore, and Hyderabad. The stadium-scale event celebrates two decades of his career with immersive audio-visual production.
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Dharma’s 2028 Blitz: Myth, Espionage, and a Superhero in the Works
Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is prepping three major films for 2028—RN Kao, Gadadhari Bheem, and Radha Krishna—alongside a Kartik Aaryan mytho-creature film. All are in production, with filming starting in 2027.
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Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary Falls After Rs 32L Loss in Rise and Fall
In a dramatic turn on Prime Video's Rise and Fall Season 2, Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary fell to the Basement after pressing the Fortune button at ₹6 lakh, forfeiting ₹32 lakh. Her clash with Gautam Gulati intensified tensions among the Rulers.
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Bollywood
The Silence After Eight Years: Lee Chang-dong Returns With Possible Love
Netflix has released a 10-minute behind-the-scenes video featuring Lee Chang-dong discussing his new film Possible Love, which premiered at the 2026 Venice Film Festival and will open in select US theatres on October 23 before streaming on Netflix on November 6.
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World
Strong in Blue, Sharp on Screen: The Social Reckoning Hits Theaters This Weekend
The film, written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, stars Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and Mikey Madison as whistleblower Frances Haugen. It’s set to open in theaters nationwide this Friday.
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Venkatesh-Trivikram Film Postponed Indefinitely After Last-Minute Cancellation
Adarsha Kutumbam – AK 47 is off the release calendar. Again.
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Skydance’s New Hollywood Begins: The Leadership Is Set, The Pressure Is On
David Ellison has unveiled the executives who will run the newly merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery empire. Casey Bloys heads streaming, Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg lead film, George Cheeks oversees TV, and Mark Thompson stays at CNN. James Gunn and Peter Safran remain at DC Studios. The company launches Tuesday.
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Drishyam Franchise On Brink Of Top 10 After 174-Crore Opening
Drishyam The Conclusion’s Rs. 174 crore opening weekend has pushed the franchise from No. 21 to within Rs. 27.60 crore of entering the Top 10 Hindi film franchises.
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418 Hindi Trailer Unveiled Ahead of Dussehra Release
The Hindi version of 418's trailer has dropped, revealing a haunted building, a sealed room, and a supernatural mystery. Directed by Kirtan Nadagouda, the film stars Chaithra Achar, Surya Raj, and Charan Lakkaraju. It arrives during the Dussehra season with releases in five languages.
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Vidyut Jammwal’s Mumbai Mic Drop: ‘Shut Up!’ At Street Fighter Launch
Vidyut Jammwal told a reporter to 'shut up' during a media interaction at the Street Fighter event in Mumbai, jokingly dismissing a question about Bollywood comparisons.
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Aadarsha Kutumbam Postponed Again
Aadarsha Kutumbam is off the October 9 release slate. Again. The film, Venkatesh and Trivikram’s long-awaited first collaboration, has been pulled from theatres just five days before its scheduled debut, with producer Naga Vamsi citing unfinished post-production as the reason.
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