October 2026

Dhar Rules the Rostrum, But Who’s Really Winning the Box Office War?

Aditya Dhar tops the Director Box Office Power Index with 2,200 points, overtaking Rajkumar Hirani and SS Rajamouli. Ranveer Singh leads the actor rankings with 3,000 points.

Sharwanand in a rustic, intense look, standing in a dusty village setting, eyes locked forward.

Bhogi Teaser: Sharwanand Is All Rage, Grit and Raw Intensity

Sharwanand’s Bhogi teaser drops with a roar. No frills. Just rage. And a release date expected by November 12.

A still from Drishyam: The Conclusion featuring Ajay Devgn in a tense expression, set against a dark background.

Drishyam: The Conclusion’s Quiet Dominance

After a Rs. 62 crore nett opening day, Drishyam: The Conclusion sold nearly 935,000 tickets on Saturday, a drop of just 10 percent from its first-day tally. That’s not a fade. That’s a fire still burning at full blast.

Mamitha Baiju standing confidently in front of a glowing screen displaying Netflix and JioHotstar logos, symbolizing her dual chart-topping success.

Mamitha Baiju Tops Netflix and JioHotstar Charts Simultaneously

Mamitha Baiju has achieved an unprecedented feat by securing the top spot on both Netflix and JioHotstar with her latest releases, 'Vishwanath & Sons' and 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', respectively, as audiences continue to engage with her work across platforms.

A cracked building facade with a faded 'OC Pending' sign above a door.

OC Amnesty Scheme Stalls Again: Mumbai Residents Trapped Without Working Portal

Residents of Willington Heights have been living in alternate accommodations since August, but the BMC’s long-promised OC Amnesty Scheme is still out of reach. The AutoDCR portal remains non-functional, delaying applications for over a month. Experts question whether the scheme will even work. Officials say it’ll be fixed by Friday.

Aerial view of Mumbai skyline under hazy skies, with construction cranes visible against a pale orange sun.

Mumbai Heatwave: 37.6°C, Poor Air Quality, and What It Means for Events

As monsoon ends, Mumbai hits 37.6°C—five degrees above normal. Air quality plummets. The BMC responds with road washing and a new enforcement plan. But the real test comes when stars step out for events, shoots, and press meets under this haze. The city’s heat isn’t just weather. It’s a condition.

Florence Pugh as Cathy Ames in the Netflix series East of Eden

Zoe Kazan’s East of Eden Is a Family Saga Built on Truth, Not Myth

The series begins not with Cathy Ames, but with the love between two brothers. That choice wasn’t instinctive. It came after months of editing, when Kazan realized: if you don’t feel their bond, her arrival makes no sense.

Promotional image of Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson from the sci-fi thriller Mercy

World

Mercy Spends Seven Weeks Inside Prime Video's Top 10 Chart

Mercy, the $60 million courtroom sci-fi thriller starring Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, has logged seven straight weeks in Prime Video's Top 10 despite a brutal theatrical run and a 24% critics' score.

Promotional still from the heist thriller Fuze featuring the cast in a tense scene

World

Theo James's 2025 Heist Film Fuze Quietly Tops Prime Video Charts

Fuze, the 2025 heist thriller starring Theo James, Sam Worthington and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, has become one of Prime Video's ten most-streamed movies worldwide, even as The Gentlemen Season 2 loses steam on Netflix.

Matthew McConaughey in a dark suit, standing in a dimly lit room, staring at the camera with a calm expression.

Killer Joe Returns—Quietly, Unapologetically

The film, which earned a 'Certified Fresh' score despite being called 'ghastly' and 'squalid,' marks a rare return for McConaughey’s most controversial role.

Eddie Redmayne as the Jackal in a trench coat, face half-shadowed, standing in front of a European cityscape at night.

The Day of the Jackal Season 2 Delayed to 2027

The Day of the Jackal is coming back — but not in 2026. Peacock has confirmed that Season 2 will premiere in 2027, pushing the high-stakes spy thriller’s return nearly a full year later than expected.

A crowd at a theatre in Bengaluru, watching a movie on a Monday afternoon. The poster reads 'Maa Inti Bangaaram'.

Kannada Cinema’s Quiet Crisis: Why New Stars Can’t Break Through

Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Maa Inti Bangaaram is selling out in Bengaluru on a Monday afternoon—unheard of for a Kannada film outside the festival season. The action comedy, which has already crossed ₹50 crore globally, isn’t just breaking records; it’s exposing a deeper crisis in Sandalwood: the absence of consistent female-led narratives. Fans are calling her the ‘Lady Superstar’, but the industry

Atlee standing in front of a cinematic backdrop, holding a script

Atlee Has a Script Ready for Rajinikanth

Atlee has a script ready for Rajinikanth. That’s the headline, and it’s not a tease.

Neetu Kapoor walking away from paparazzi, mid-conversation

Neetu Kapoor's Backshot Comment Sparks Backlash Against Paparazzi

Neetu Kapoor’s sarcastic reply to paparazzi has reignited the debate over intrusive ‘back shots’ of actresses, a practice previously criticised by Neha Dhupia.

Shiva Nirvana Backs New Telugu Love Story Ahead of October 9 Release

Shiva Nirvana’s stamp of approval just made Chakkora – Lunar Love Bird the Telugu film to watch this October.

Alia Bhatt holding a card that reads 'Alia Bhatt, Producer' at a promotional event

Bollywood

Alia Bhatt’s First Film as Producer Is Quiet

She introduced Piyush Khati, saying he’s her daughter Raha’s favourite.

Sanjay Dutt in a black suit, mid-speech on a talk show stage, eyes intense, hands gesturing.

Sanjay Dutt’s ‘Peace’ Comment Sparks Quiet Fire Across India

Sanjay Dutt says he can’t feel peace in India anymore — and the line landed like a grenade on a quiet Thursday morning.

Dakota Johnson and MGK walking hand-in-hand through a city street at dusk, shadows stretching long behind them.

Is MGK Using Dakota to Sting Megan Fox—or Just Dating Her?

Friends on both sides are divided: one side sees a possible game, the other sees genuine connection. The truth? Still unconfirmed.

Allu Arjun in a dramatic pose, standing against a dark background.

Raaka Set for Late 2027 Release, With Allu Arjun in Dual Role

Allu Arjun and Atlee’s Raaka targets late 2027 release as filming continues in Mumbai.

Tom Cruise in character as an oil tycoon in a still from the film Digger

Box Office

Digger Craters With $20 Million Global Open as WB Era Ends

Tom Cruise's Digger opened to just $8 million domestic and $20 million worldwide against a budget north of $125 million, marking his weakest debut in nearly two decades as Warner Bros. completes its merger with Paramount Skydance.

Tom Cruise in a promotional still from the film Digger

Box Office

Tom Cruise's Digger Opens to $3.4 Million, Heading for Worst Debut in Decades

Tom Cruise's Digger collected just $3.4 million on its opening day in North America, putting the Warner Bros dark comedy on course for the actor's weakest opening weekend in roughly two decades.

Yami Gautam standing in front of a cinematic backdrop, looking directly at the camera with a serious expression.

Yami Gautam Bans AI Alteration of Her Photos Ahead of Nayyi Navelli

Yami Gautam has publicly asked the media not to use AI to alter her photos without consent, ahead of her upcoming film Nayyi Navelli. The move comes amid rising concerns over deepfake content in Indian cinema.

Janhvi Kapoor speaking into a microphone at a press event, looking determined.

Regional Cinema

Janhvi Kapoor Slams AI Deepfake Video: 'Her Body. Her Image. Her Boundaries. Her Choice.'

Janhvi Kapoor has spoken out on the AI-generated video circulating online, calling it 'deeply violating, bordering on sexual assault.' She emphasized consent, boundaries, and the need to protect women's images from digital exploitation.