Suriya stars in Venky Atluri's Vishwanath & Sons, an age-gap romance that explores a skewed power dynamic. The film deals with weighty issues like childhood trauma and societal ostracism. Despite its flaws, the movie makes it work with Suriya and Mamitha Baiju's performances.
A new series based on Vinod Kambli's life is in the works, with director Abhijeet Deshpande at the helm. The show will explore Kambli's life beyond the headlines, tracing his journey from a promising young cricketer to personal and professional challenges. The series is set to start production in November 2026.
Vismaya Mohanlal's debut film Thudakkam features a thrilling fight sequence choreographed by Yannick Ben. The film marks Vismaya's entry into the film industry, following in her brother Pranav Mohanlal's footsteps. Thudakkam is directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and produced by Antony Perumbavoor under Aashirvad Cinemas.
Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam Pandit in Awarapan 2, a sequel to the 2007 cult favourite. The film has received a strongly positive response from viewers, with many praising Hashmi's performance and the emotional core of the story. Awarapan 2 has been described as a 'smash hit' and a 'definitive blockbuster' by trade analyst Taran Adarsh and other viewers.
Actor Karthi has shared his review of Suriya's latest film, Vishwanath and Sons, praising the writing, performances, and overall story. The film, directed by Venky Atluri, has also received positive comments from Suriya himself. Vishwanath and Sons has released alongside other films, including Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 and Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2.
Two new films, Main Vaapas Aunga and Batwara 1947, have been released in Hindi cinema, focusing on the human cost of the Partition of India and Pakistan. These films, directed by Imtiaz Ali and Rajkumar Santoshi, respectively, aim to tell a sensitive and hopeful story about the Partition. The films' directors have spoken about the challenges of making a love story set during this period.
Gaurav Khanna and Shraddha Arya are reportedly in talks to headline Ekta Kapoor's upcoming romantic family drama for Star Plus. The project is being developed by Ekta Kapoor's production house Balaji Telefilms. The show is expected to launch in October 2026 on Star Plus.
Rani Mukerji received an honorary doctorate from La Trobe University for her three decades of work in Indian cinema. The honor underscores cinema's role in strengthening people-to-people ties between India and Australia. Rani will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's King, scheduled to release on December 24, 2026.
The Delhi High Court is considering the case of Aaradhya Bachchan, who filed a lawsuit against YouTube channels for publishing false videos about her health. The court is questioning whether the Bachchan family's reputation can be considered a trademark that flows down generations. The case involves allegations of defamation and the exploitation of the family's goodwill.
Priyanka Chopra has unveiled the cover of 'Empress: The Definitive Biography of Sridevi', a book that chronicles the late actress's five-decade career. The biography, written by Dhiraj Kumar, features seven forewords by leading Indian film personalities and over 150 rare photographs. It is set to be released in late 2024.
