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Vidya Balan has begun shooting for an untitled Tamil film with filmmaker R Balki, marking their reunion 17 years after Paa. The actress shared a glimpse from the sets, showing her new look with glasses and a long braid. She wrote, "New Beginnings NewTamilFilm with RBalki." Fans are very excited.
Ayushmann Khurrana praised the success of small-budget films Hanuman Ansh and Obsession at the 26th edition of FICCI Frames. He said, "Hanuman Ansh and Obsession belong to two different worlds and are small-budget films, I think we need to make movies like that." He believes strong stories create real impact.
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta shared on Tuesday that Feroz Khan rejected the 1976 film Hera Pheri because it required Sunday work. Gupta wrote, "As a rule, Feroz Khan never worked on Sunday's." The actor, who valued his principles, also remained grateful to the small filmmakers who helped him start his career.
Denzil Dias spoke at FICCI Frames 2025 in Mumbai about the success of the film Obsession. He said, “We released it 2 weeks late, CLASHED with IPL…film eventually did 12x its opening weekend.” By waiting for international buzz and starting with limited screens, the team successfully built organic audience interest.
Megastar Chiranjeevi is reportedly set to make his digital debut with a celebrity talk show for Netflix. Sources said the deal is almost finalised, though an official announcement is yet to come. The series may explore his long journey in cinema and personal life, giving viewers a rare, direct look.
Keerthy Suresh and Radhika Apte’s gangster series Akka will premiere on Netflix on October 30. The period thriller, backed by Yash Raj Entertainment, follows two powerful queens in the 1980s. This show marks Keerthy Suresh’s streaming debut and features a story about a matriarchal world threatened by an unexpected outsider.
Rajkummar Rao’s National Award-winning film Shahid is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video after 13 years. The 2013 biopic follows the life of lawyer Shahid Azmi. Director Hansal Mehta said, "I wish the film had grown less relevant since 2013. It hasn’t." Many fans can finally watch this gritty drama.
The Kannada movie Premada Oorali hit the screens on September 25, 2026. After starting with 60 shows, the film got a whopping 250-plus shows in Karnataka by its fifth day. Many viewers called it the film of the year. It uses a simple story about a father and his son.
Luxury rail travel in 2026 turns long journeys into the main event. Seven trains, including the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express and Eastern & Oriental Express, use scenery and fine food to make travel interesting again. These five-star hotels on wheels offer a sense of occasion, letting passengers leave all their urgency behind.
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on September 7, 2026. The couple shared the happy news on Instagram this Monday. They posted a sweet family photo wearing matching Dodgers jerseys. The new parents joked, "We took Labor Day literally this year," about the arrival.
Fahadh Faasil said Vijay was the first person to ask him if he would become an actor. They met when Fahadh was 12 or 13 on the sets of Kadhalukku Mariyadhai. Fahadh recalled, "Vijay sir was the first person to ask me if I would become an actor."
The Femina and Grazia Fashion Runway East 2026 held in Kolkata over the weekend showcased Indian heritage through modern design. Designers used traditional textiles like Jamdani and Ajrakh to create fresh looks. Students and artisans worked together to celebrate craftsmanship, proving that old traditions still have a place today.