Regional Cinema
Sigma Opens Quietly — And That’s the Problem
Jason Sanjay’s debut isn’t bold. It’s cautious. And in a week of blockbusters, caution is a liability.
3 Oct 20262 min read
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October 2026
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Regional Cinema
Janhvi Kapoor Deepfake Video Circulates Online After Devara Release
A sexually explicit deepfake of Janhvi Kapoor, made using footage from Devara's Chuttamalle, is spreading online. No statement yet from Kapoor. The second such incident this year.
3 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Hanuman Ansh Breaks Its Own Record — Again
Hanuman Ansh has scored the biggest 8th week of all time at the Indian box office, earning ₹29.15 crore net — 312.89% more than Kantara's previous record.
3 Oct 20261 min
OTT Originals
Sidharth Malhotra, Maniesh Paul Swap Ghost Stories On Kapil Sharma Show
Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Shweta Tiwari, Anup Soni and Maniesh Paul sit down with Kapil Sharma for an episode built around haunted houses, childhood scares and one very persistent imaginary aunty.
3 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Sigma Opens Quietly — And That’s the Point
Sigma opens today — not with a bang, but with the quiet hum of a film that’s been waiting. The directorial debut of Thalapathy Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay arrives on October 2, 2026, after being pushed back from July 31 to avoid clashing with Drishyam 3.
3 Oct 20262 min
World
Mike Flanagan Says Clayface Is Not His Film Anymore
Mike Flanagan says he has not seen Clayface and calls it James Watkins' film, even though he wrote the original script. The DC horror movie releases October 23.
3 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Prem Keetanu Isn’t a Remake—It’s Just Bad
Prem Keetanu opens today, and with it, the question that’s been hanging: is it a remake? The answer, according to Koimoi, is yes — even if Veer Pahariya says no. The film, based on Premalu, struggles to find its footing in Delhi, where every scene feels like a highlight reel with no game. The performances are uneven, S
3 Oct 20262 min
World
Mandy Pepperidge Is Gone — And So Is the Era She Defined
Mary Louise Weller, the actress whose icy glamour defined one of cinema’s most enduringly chaotic romances in 'Animal House', has died at 79.
3 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Alia Bhatt Steps Into Real Action — Not a Film — At Earthshot Prize in Mumbai
Alia Bhatt is presenting an award at the Earthshot Prize in Mumbai, alongside Rami Malek, Sachin Tendulkar, Simone Ashley, and host Karan Johar. The event, first held in 2020 by Prince William, celebrates innovators tackling climate change. For the first time, it will be streamed globally on Prime Video across 240 countries and 40 languages.
3 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Drishyam: The Conclusion Opens Like a Legend
Drishyam: The Conclusion collected Rs. 62.03 crore on its opening day, becoming the biggest October 2 opener and the second-highest opening of 2026.
3 Oct 20262 min
Bollywood
Velvet Fever: Five Actors, One Fabric, Zero Apologies
Ranveer Singh, Sidharth Malhotra, Ahaan Panday, Vijay Deverakonda and Karan Tacker have collectively turned up the heat — in velvet.
3 Oct 20263 min
OTT Originals
Netflix Locks Filming Dates For The Watcher Season 2
Netflix has confirmed The Watcher returns for Season 2, with filming set to begin October 27 in New York and wrap in March. The new season swaps the Broaddus family's haunted house for a fraternity house.
3 Oct 20262 min
Bollywood
Two Cases, One Actor: Dino Morea Faces Scrutiny on Two Fronts
Actor Dino Morea has been summoned by Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing over alleged involvement in the Mithi River desilting scam. Simultaneously, the CBI has registered a fresh FIR in the Disha Salian case based on her father’s statement naming multiple high-profile individuals.
3 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
HBO Max and Paramount+ Won’t Merge — They’ll Be Bundled, But the App Is Still Broken
The new Skydance streaming strategy keeps both HBO Max and Paramount+ as distinct brands, likely bundled together. But the Paramount+ app remains unstable across devices — a major hurdle for any unified experience.
3 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Sigma: A Debut That Doesn’t Care If It Makes Sense
The film opens with a bang—literally—a car chase in a parking lot that’s less about logic and more about feeling. It’s messy. It’s loud. It’s fun.
3 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’s Final Box Office Numbers Are a Quiet Revolution
Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has earned 164.59 crore net at the Indian box office, delivering a 448% return on its 30 crore budget.
3 Oct 20261 min
Bollywood
Ben Affleck: 'I’ve Never Heard of Being Set Up With Shakira'
Ben Affleck has officially shut down the Shakira dating rumour — and did it with a shrug.
3 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
AI-Morphed Chuttamalle Video Sparks Outrage: NTR, Janhvi Vow Legal Action
Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor have condemned an AI-generated video manipulating their Devara: Part 1 song Chuttamalle, calling it 'disgusting, sick and shameless' and vowing legal action. The altered footage reportedly alters Janhvi’s appearance and inserts non-consensual sexual content.
3 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
NTR’s Warning: Deepfake Janhvi Clip Sparks Legal Fury
A digitally manipulated video of Janhvi Kapoor, morphed into the sexually explicit version of 'Chuttamalle' from Devara, has gone viral — and NTR is not letting it slide.
3 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
The Weirdo Was Already in the Room
Pete Hegseth’s ‘no weirdos’ speech didn’t just land with a thud—it got roasted live on TV. Jimmy Kimmel didn’t just mock the Pentagon chief’s edict against beardos and fatties. He weaponised it, cutting to footage of Hegseth cheerleading Elon Musk, Newt Gingrich, and Palmer Luckey—three men who, by any stretch, fit every category he’d just banned.
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Other News
India’s First Cricket Gold at Asian Games: Abhishek Sharma’s Blitz Lights Up Final
Abhishek Sharma’s 61 off 28 balls—six fours, five sixes—was the spark in India’s 211/6 against Pakistan at the Asian Games 2026 men’s T20 final. The win wasn’t just a gold medal; it was history.
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Other News
India’s Sepaktakraw Men Grab Bronze After Heartbreak in Nagoya Semifinal
India lost 12-15, 13-15 to hosts Japan in the men's quadrant semifinals, securing bronze after topping Group A with wins over Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar.
3 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
The Vvaan Beats Param Sundari to Become Sidharth Malhotra's Biggest Post-COVID Hit
The Vvaan has overtaken Param Sundari to become Sidharth Malhotra's highest-grossing film since the pandemic, collecting 3.25 crore on day 8 despite a massive show-count cut for Drishyam 3's release.
3 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Yukti Thareja Cast in Farzi Season 2 as Shahid Kapoor’s Lead Love Interest
Yukti Thareja has been cast as the lead female in Farzi Season 2, playing Shahid Kapoor’s romantic interest. She’s the only central female protagonist this season, and has completed 80% of her shooting. The season is expected to release in mid-2027.
3 Oct 20261 min