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October 2026

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Janhvi Kapoor in a brown textured jacket and colorful knit skirt, oversized sunglasses, standing confidently at Miu Miu Paris Fashion Week.

Janhvi Kapoor’s Miu Miu Look at Paris Fashion Week: A Statement Beyond Style

Janhvi Kapoor’s Miu Miu Paris Fashion Week appearance is less about style than about stakes. She didn’t just wear a look—she claimed space.

5 Oct 20261 min read

A black-and-white image of Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, staring blankly into the camera, wearing a white shirt and dark glasses. The background is blurred, with faint text overlay reading 'The Social Reckoning – October 9'.

Sony’s Ad Against Zuckerberg Runs on Instagram

The Social Reckoning hits theaters on October 9 — and Sony Pictures is already weaponizing the moment. Not with a trailer, not with a poster, but with an ad that drops a line so sharp it might as well be a subpoena: Mark Zuckerberg will love The Social Reckoning. Then, in one breath, it flips: Instagram doesn’t fact-check most ads. Why should we? The ad runs on Instagram. It’s directed at Zuckerb…

5 Oct 20262 min

A still from 'Dorothy' showing Keerthy Suresh in a tense, close-up shot, eyes sharp, face lit by dim light.

Dorothy’s Oscar Dream Ends With One Day Too Few

Dorothy missed the Oscars by one day. It had six. The Academy needed seven. The film’s journey ends here—but not the talk.

5 Oct 20261 min

Shreyaa Chaudhry in a close-up shot, looking directly at the camera with calm intensity.

Shreyaa Chaudhry Steps Into The Light With Ayushmann In Mupapa

Shreyaa Chaudhry, fresh off Bandish Bandits, is now Ayushmann Khurrana’s co-lead in Mupapa — a YRF-Posham Pa Pictures thriller set for Feb 19, 2027. Her signing with YRF Talent seals her status as a rising force. The film’s plot remains under wraps. The stakes? High.

5 Oct 20262 min

Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan in a tense scene from Udta Teer, shadows falling across their faces.

Udta Teer Song 'Choozay' Out: Sachin-Jigar, Ayushmann Khurrana and Emiway Bantai Team Up

The song marks another reunion between Sachin-Jigar and Ayushmann Khurrana, now with Jigar Saraiya stepping into the spotlight as a vocalist for the first time in a lead role. Emiway Bantai’s rap adds a sharp edge to the track, which blends Bollywood sensibilities with contemporary hip-hop energy.

5 Oct 20261 min

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt at a film event

Bhansali And Alia Bhatt Eye Inshallah Revival After Love And War

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt are reportedly planning to revive Inshallah once Love And War releases, with the script being reworked and lead casting still undecided between Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan or a younger actor.

5 Oct 20262 min

A dimly lit haunted building corridor from the horror film 418, with an eerie figure in the shadows

Regional Cinema

Prashanth Neel Backed Horror Film 418 Drops Trailer, Sets Oct 23

The trailer for 418, presented by Prashanth Neel, centres on a sealed medical college building and the ghost of a pregnant woman named Devika. It releases October 23 across five languages.

5 Oct 20262 min

Janhvi Kapoor smiling beside an IndiGo flight attendant, wearing a pink camisole with a beige pullover, the front of which reads 'If lost, please return to Shikhar Pahariya.'

The Shirt That Said It All: Janhvi Kapoor’s Love Note at the Airport

Janhvi Kapoor’s latest airport look isn’t just a travel outfit—it’s a love note in plain sight.

5 Oct 20261 min

James Gunn Already Writing Next DCU Film During Post-Production

James Gunn Already Writing Next DCU Film During Post-Production

James Gunn has confirmed he’s already working on the screenplay for his next film, even as Superman: Man of Tomorrow enters its final stages of post-production. The announcement came via a casual reply on Threads, where he said he 'had to do something while I was waiting for the assembly!!' The film, scheduled for release on July 9, 2027, stars David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex,

5 Oct 20261 min

A still from Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil featuring Doraemon and Nobita in a submarine, surrounded by glowing sea creatures and ancient ruins.

Doraemon Undersea Run Hits 9.25 Cr

Doraemon: Castle of the Undersea Devil collects Rs 9.25 crore in its opening weekend, outperforming all prior installments in India and surviving a direct clash with Drishyam: The Conclusion. The film now faces its next hurdle: weekday hold.

5 Oct 20261 min

Faasil’s Telugu Debut Falters, But Beats His Last Solo Film by 108%

Faasil’s Telugu Debut Falters, But Beats His Last Solo Film by 108%

Fahadh Faasil’s Telugu debut as a solo hero, Don’t Trouble The Trouble, has landed with a thud. Three days in, the fantasy drama has grossed just ₹3.04 crore net — less than two crores on its opening day, and a steady decline since.

5 Oct 20262 min

Salman Khan speaking during a Bigg Boss 20 episode, seated in the living room with contestants.

Salman Khan Recalls Dus Ka Dum Hesitation Amid Past Negativity

Salman Khan revealed during a Bigg Boss 20 interaction that he initially hesitated to host Dus Ka Dum because of intense public negativity tied to court cases, relationships, and media coverage. His father advised him to trust his own identity, a shift that helped redefine his public image.

5 Oct 20262 min

Alia Bhatt in a black off-shoulder midi dress, standing in front of a reflective surface, wearing diamond earrings and stilettos.

Black Is Back: Six Bollywood Stars Own the Shade in One Fashion Moment

Six actresses, one colour, zero ambiguity. Black isn’t just a shade anymore—it’s a stance.

5 Oct 20261 min

Mrunal Thakur in a dramatic scene from 'Pooja Meri Jaan', looking conflicted and vulnerable.

Mrunal Thakur on Pooja Meri Jaan: A Break from Pretty Roles

Mrunal Thakur speaks candidly about her emotionally intense role in 'Pooja Meri Jaan', calling it a departure from glamorous, comedic parts. She credits the film with helping her discover new depths as an actor.

5 Oct 20261 min

Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in The Vvaan

The Vvaan Fades Into Silence After Strong Start

The Vvaan’s second weekend haul of Rs 8.25 crore nett—just Rs 3 crore on Sunday—has sealed its fate: a quiet fade after a strong start.

5 Oct 20261 min

Nani in a dramatic pose from 'The Paradise', standing against a stormy sky.

Nani’s Hindi Debut 'The Paradise' Earns 10.25 Crore Net, Surpasses Target By 28%

Nani’s Hindi debut The Paradise has quietly outperformed expectations, raking in 10.25 crore net at the Indian box office despite minimal promotion and no release in multiplex chains.

5 Oct 20262 min

A still from Comrade Kalyan showing Shri Vishnu in a dramatic pose, standing against a red banner.

Comrade Kalyan Clears CBFC With UA16

Comrade Kalyan gets UA16 clearance from CBFC — and it’s not just the certification that’s making waves.

5 Oct 20261 min

A poster of Avengers: Endgame with the words 'Highest-Grossing Film Ever' highlighted in gold text.

Avengers: Endgame Re-release Tops Avatar in Global Box Office

Avengers: Endgame has reclaimed the title of highest-grossing film of all time after its re-release, pushing its global total past $2.925 billion and overtaking Avatar’s lifetime earnings. The milestone marks the latest chapter in a years-long box-office rivalry between two cinematic giants.

5 Oct 20261 min

Avengers: Endgame Encore Overtakes Avatar to Claim All-Time Box Office Crown

Avengers: Endgame Encore has overtaken Avatar as the highest-grossing film of all time, with a worldwide total now exceeding $2.925 billion. The re-release collected $4.4 million in its second weekend in North America, dropping 83%, and $14.4 million internationally, bringing its total to $126 million. The original film had never reached $900 million domestically, but globally, it's reigns supreme

5 Oct 20261 min

Saiyami Kher in a quiet, introspective pose, looking into the distance.

Saiyami Kher on Pal Bhar Ke Liye: 'It Left Me Breathless'

Saiyami Kher calls Pal Bhar Ke Liye her most emotionally resonant role since Ghoomer. Not a performance, but a reckoning.

5 Oct 20261 min

Keerthy Suresh in a dramatic scene from 'Dorothy', standing in a dimly lit room, eyes fixed forward.

Dorothy Made Men Admit They Mocked Trans People. That’s the Point.

The film isn’t meant to be comfortable. It’s meant to make you uncomfortable — and then ask why.

5 Oct 20261 min

A poster of Thella Kaagitham with a dark, moody aesthetic and a single eye staring from the shadows.

Regional Cinema

The Only Film Standing: Thella Kaagitham Outlasts a Weekend of Failures

While other October 2 releases collapsed, Thella Kaagitham held its ground. Now, the weekday test looms.

5 Oct 20261 min

Anne Hathaway in a tense scene from Verity

Verity Opens Strong, Outshines Digger in North America

Anne Hathaway’s Verity opens at #1 in North America with $15.1M — out-earning Tom Cruise’s Digger despite lower reviews. It’s the second-biggest Colleen Hoover adaptation launch ever.

5 Oct 20261 min

Veer Pahariya in a promotional still from Prem Keetanu

Veer Pahariya’s Debut Falters Before It Begins

Prem Keetanu’s third day at the box office was a quiet exit. Just ₹31 lakh net in India, down 11.4% from Day 2. The film, Veer Pahariya’s debut, has now grossed ₹1.38 crore across India after three days — barely enough to cover its reported ₹3 crore budget, let alone make a dent in the market.

5 Oct 20261 min