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Biopics explore the lives of real people through film and series. CutMirchi covers new projects, casting choices, and reactions to portrayals of notable figures across industries.
Andrew Garfield says he never interacted with Sam Altman during filming of Artificial, contradicting Altman’s claim that they waved at each other outside his home. The film, starring Garfield as the OpenAI CEO, opens December 25.
Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar: The Untold Story of Ujjwal Nikam aims for ₹50 crore at the Indian box office to be a clean hit, with a reported budget of ₹25–30 crore. The film releases on October 24, 2026.
Salman Khan has officially closed the book on a biopic—his own. On Koffee With Karan 9, the first episode of what’s being billed as the show’s final season, he told Karisma Kapoor he’d take his life stories to the grave.
Prime Video’s new biopic series 'The Greatest' stars Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali and debuts on November 4, 2026. Executive produced by Lonnie Ali, the series is the first authorized scripted portrayal of the boxer’s life, covering his rise from Cassius Clay to global icon, including his activism and exile during the Vietnam War era.
The trailer for Dust to Stardust reveals more than choreography. It reveals a man who danced through grief, and a film that refuses to glamorize the grind.
The ones who made it have learnt their lesson,
He’s not waiting for permission. He’s asking for it.
Rao gained 8kg to play Ujjwal Nikam. The film releases October 16.
Kamal Haasan launched the MS Subbulakshmi biopic starring Rashmika Mandanna on the singer's 110th birth anniversary, with Gowtam Tinnanuri directing and Anirudh Ravichander on music, backed by Allu Aravind, Rockline Venkatesh and Bunny Vas.
Rashmika Mandanna's biopic on MS Subbulakshmi gets its first look and title at a Chennai launch event today, with Kamal Haasan as chief guest and comparisons already flying to Keerthy Suresh's Mahanati.
Rajniesh Duggal will play Physics Wallah chemistry teacher Pankaj Sijairya in an upcoming biopic written and directed by James A., one of Sijairya's own students. Esha Talwar plays the female lead.