Kunal Kemmu has penned the script for the sequel to Madgaon Express and the film is expected to go on floors in February or March 2027. The trio of Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu and Avinash Tiwary will reprise their roles, continuing their friendship‑driven adventures. The pre‑production is underway while Kemmu prepares for his next project, Vibe.
Kozhikode Abubacker, famed Mappilappattu singer and composer, died at his Ullisseri Kunnu home at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, aged 80, after a two‑month battle with a stroke. He had crafted around 3,000 songs, many sung by Yesudas, Chithra, and other Malayalam stars.
Akshay Kumar will lead a new Priyadarshan film as a hunter who turns into a wildlife advocate, echoing the legacy of Jim Corbett. The 1960s Indian setting blends comedy with thriller elements, and production will begin in January 2027 after a Rajasthan and Gujarat scouting trip. The project marks their ninth collaboration, following hits like Hera Pheri and Haiwaan.
Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar slammed the recent gang‑rape of a 16‑year‑old on a Delhi bus, calling it a shocking repeat of abuse. The girl, from Uttar Pradesh, was lured onto the vehicle and assaulted by the driver and conductor before being abandoned near Kashmere Gate. Authorities have arrested the two men and seized the bus for forensic analysis.
The Vvaan’s first love track, ‘Samjho Na’, will debut on September 2 at a mall, featuring singer Jubin Nautiyal and actress Tamannaah Bhatia. The song showcases the fresh pairing of Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah, marking their first onscreen chemistry. Tanishk Bagchi composed the track, with vocals by Nautiyal and Suvarna Tiwari.
The inaugural Anime India Mumbai event drew thousands of fans to NESCO Exhibition Centre from August 28‑30. Highlights included panels, workshops, live J‑Pop performances and a city‑wide cosplay contest featuring characters from Naruto, Demon Slayer and more. Organizers say the festival opened a new market for anime culture in India, hoping future editions will bring even larger crowds.
The Malayalam rom‑com has crossed the ₹205 crore worldwide threshold, with India net sales at ₹88.45 crore and overseas gross at ₹102 crore. Day 11 in India saw a 42.3% dip to ₹6 crore, reflecting weekday pull‑back. The film’s occupancy fell to 57% on Monday after a strong opening weekend.
Rapper Badshah and actress Isha Rikhi announced their separation on August 31, after months of speculation. Both stated the split was mutual and requested privacy. The couple, who married in 2022, had previously been linked to rumors of marital strain.
Netflix’s docuseries "Death of the Pastor's Wife" has reignited interest in pastor John Paul Miller, who wed former wife Suzie Skinner in June 2025 after his second wife’s death. Miller now leads a small congregation in Myrtle Beach while under a $100,000 bond and ankle‑monitor restrictions. The couple’s wedding followed a private beach ceremony and continues to draw a modest group of former churc…
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan posted a quiet Raksha Bandhan photo with her brother Aditya, daughter Aaradhya and relatives on Instagram. The image shows the actress in a white ethnic outfit beside her brother, while their mother Vrinda sits with the children. Fans flooded the post with love and blessings, celebrating the family’s private celebration.
