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Ranbir Kapoor said the epic Ramayana needs a 10-part film series, though the team is currently making two. He shared that 50 percent of shooting is done for the sequel. "To be honest, to tell Ramayana, you probably need a 10-part movie," he said. The film releases Diwali 2026.
Tom Holland and Zendaya’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day struck a chord with India’s Gen Z audiences. Many young viewers said the film explores heartbreak, loneliness, and the uncertainties of adulthood. As 19-year-old Shashwata noted, “It also explores themes of loneliness and isolation, common among people our age, shows why Spider-Man is.”
Filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi is adapting Syed Asghar Wajahat’s famous play, Jis Lahore Nai Vekhya, O Jamyai Nai, into a film titled Batwara 1947. Wajahat said, “Only politicians across parties have exploited the sentiments.” This cinematic version explores Partition themes, bringing the celebrated stage characters to a much wider audience today.
Imran Khan announced his comeback with the Netflix film Adhure Hum Adhure Tum, co-starring Gurfateh Pirzada. Imran said, "It's age-appropriate to where I am now." This mature romantic comedy marks his first release since 2015. He stepped away from acting after 2016 to focus on his personal life and family.
South Indian OTT platforms are bringing many new films and shows between August 4 and August 10. Viewers can watch titles like Lenin, Idhayam Murali, Uyir, Vadhandhi: Season 2, and Kattalan on services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. These releases offer a wide variety of genres for every movie fan.
Bhumi Pednekar faced criticism after she shared a video on Instagram about the NEET protest. She urged people to avoid abusive language during public discourse. Soon, a woman named Shruti Desai claimed to be her former teacher and questioned her stance, saying, "I remember how disrespectful, almost disdainful, you were."
Rakul Preet Singh shared why she chose to play Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. She said, "What made me say yes to Surpanakha was exactly what you mentioned - her complexity." Fans praised her look in the trailer. The film hits theatres on Diwali 2026, with the second part following in 2027.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day earned $360 million in its opening weekend in North America, beating the $357 million record set by Avengers: Endgame. The film got off to a strong start with $72 million from Thursday previews. Many fans showed up, making it the second film to cross $300 million.
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan entered the Rs 300 crore club on day 12. The film earned Rs 3.85 crore net in India, taking its worldwide gross to Rs 301.35 crore. Director H Vinoth said, "the unseen footage includes two comedy scenes, two action sequences and two emotional moments" for future release.
Salman Khan broke his silence on health concerns by revealing a 16-kg weight loss on the reality show Alliance. The actor clarified that his leaner look is a deliberate choice, putting an end to weeks of speculation. He shared this update while visiting his brother Sohail Khan on the show.
Kumail Nanjiani will make his directorial debut with a horror comedy titled Howl. The project, based on a 2024 Black List script by Madison Vanderberg, follows an actor who claims he will turn into a werewolf on live television. Kumail is also expected to act in this new film project.
Producer Himank shared how Maa Inti Bangaaram was shot in 54 days. He said, "We go on floors with a 90% bound script." The team plans schedules around actor availability and questions every shot to save time. This careful process helped the film reach a ₹100 crore mark at the box office.