Love & War Show: Three Posters, No Launch, and a Storm of Speculation
Three posters, no launch, and a storm of speculation. That’s the new normal for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next film — and it’s working.
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Three posters, no launch, and a storm of speculation. That’s the new normal for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s next film — and it’s working.

Drishyam The Conclusion collected $6.5 million overseas in its opening weekend—making it the second-biggest Hindi film launch of 2026. The film, starring Ajay Devgn, opens in India on October 2.

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.

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.

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.

Fatima Sana Shaikh’s bike just got a full-on personality transplant. And by the looks of it, she’s not just happy—she’s giddy.

The Vvaan is within reach of becoming Tamannaah Bhatia’s second highest-grossing Bollywood film. Just 37 lakh more needed. Day 11. The clock’s ticking.

Vidyut Jammwal held his breath for 16 minutes at the Street Fighter teaser launch—tears streaming, face contorted, jaw clenched—and walked away without a word. The stunt wasn’t in the script. It wasn’t part of the promotion. It was just him, testing limits like he’s done since he first jumped off roofs in training videos no one saw.

He didn’t play Dhalsim. He became him. And in doing so, he exposed a truth no one talks about: Hollywood doesn’t just pay its stars. It demands them. On time. In full. Breath intact.

Janhvi Kapoor walked into Miu Miu’s Paris Fashion Week show like she owned the room—because, for a moment, she did. The actor made her mark not just as a guest but as India’s quiet ambassador on one of fashion’s most exclusive stages. Her look? A rich brown textured jacket layered over a bold, patterned knit mini skirt, oversized sunglasses tipping the balance between playful and poised. Styled by

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.

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

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

Drishyam The Conclusion has already broken records before its second day, with a $1.8 million global opening and top-10 placements in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. It’s the widest overseas release ever for an Ajay Devgn film, with screenings in new territories like Russia and massive numbers across North America, the Middle East, and ANZ. Word-of-mouth is driving packed houses. The final film

In just two days, Drishyam 3 has crossed ₹178.52 crore worldwide, entering the top 10 highest-grossing films of Ajay Devgn’s career—and dethroning Golmaal 3 in the process.

Prem Keetanu's total net collection stands at 85 lakh after two days, with projections pointing to a lifetime run of just 3-5 crore.

Drishyam The Conclusion has crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide in just two days, with India net collections already near Rs 113 crore, pushing the franchise toward Hindi cinema's Top 10 all-time list.

Salman Khan just handed Aamrapali Dubey a rare on-screen endorsement—publicly backing her critique of Love Gill’s behaviour in Bigg Boss. The moment landed not as a throwaway remark, but as a pointed dig at the way Love handles relationships inside the house.

Lokesh Kanagaraj met Akshay Kumar for a creative discussion, with producer Nazeer Ahmed and writer Magesh Balasubramaniam present. The talks are in initial stages, and no official announcement has been made.

Salman Khan just gave a pilot the ultimate endorsement—on X, in Hindi. 'Kamaal kar diya pilot ji,' he wrote, adding that it’d be a pleasure to fly with him.

Tushar Hiranandani’s Srikanth has just won the National Award for Best Hindi Feature Film — a quiet, seismic shift in a career that once lived in the margins of mass comedy.

Nyrraa M Banerji releases her second song, 'KHWAB', as part of Shariq Shez’s EP — a quiet pivot from acting to singing, with no fanfare, just feeling.

One image has Nick and Priyanka huddled around Malti, one hand covering her face with a heart emoji. Privacy? Check. Cuteness? Double check.

By noon on Friday, Drishyam: The Conclusion had collected ₹15.33 crore nett across morning shows, with 41% occupancy and 5.2 lakh tickets sold in roughly 5,700 screens.

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.

The film is carrying tremendous reports and is set for a long theatrical run. If present buzz is anything to go by, Drishyam 3 is on track to hit the Rs. 500 crore club, which is exceptional to say the least.

Drishyam: The Conclusion has already crossed the 30-crore mark on day one, and it’s not even dark yet.

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.

Drishyam: The Conclusion has opened with a massive Rs. 62.03 crore at the India box office.

Shweta Tripathi’s Mirzapur The Movie has crossed ₹200 crore at the box office—surprising even trade analysts—and she’s not just celebrating the numbers. She’s reflecting on what they mean.