Adivi Sesh has confirmed ‘Dacoit’, co-starring Mrunal Thakur, will have a festival release after missing its Christmas slot. An official announcement is imminent, with Sankranti 2026 being a strong possibility. The film, a romantic action-thriller, was delayed due to Sesh’s on-set injury. Anurag Kashyap also stars in this bilingual project.
Satyajit Ray’s classic ‘Aranyer Din Ratri,’ restored in 4K, will screen in Indian theatres from November 7. Premiered at Cannes and featured at international festivals, it follows urban men’s wilderness trip. The film’s sequel, Abar Aranye, continues their story. Surviving cast and filmmakers attended Cannes and Toronto premieres.
A 95-year-old man, Frank Uryasz Jr., has become a devoted Taylor Swift fan, finding solace and connection in her music, particularly ‘Timeless,’ which reminds him of his late wife. He now leads a fan club of 100 members in his retirement community, even wishing to play Bingo with the singer.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau’s rumoured romance is now public, confirmed by a PDA-filled yacht outing and a hand-holding appearance in Paris on Perry’s 41st birthday. The couple’s timeline includes consecutive dates in Montreal and a concert sighting, despite initial paparazzi concerns and friends’ advice for Perry to proceed cautiously after past relationships.
Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of Bollywood legends, has forged her own path, eschewing films for entrepreneurship and social advocacy. Growing up surrounded by tractors, she developed a deep connection to her family’s agricultural equipment business. Navya is actively involved in the company, aiming to carry forward its legacy while pursuing a business degree.
Sonal Chauhan, known for ‘Jannat’, joins the cast of ‘Mirzapur: The Film’. She announced it on Instagram with heartfelt excitement and shared a warm welcome from Excel Entertainment. The film reunites original stars like Pankaj Tripathi and Ali Fazal, with new additions including Jitendra Kumar.
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ is now heading online, following its massive theatrical success. This prequel delves into the origins of the Panjurli Daiva legend and the conflicts of the Kadamba dynasty era. Starring Shetty, Rukmini Vasanth, and Gulshan Devaiah, the film is lauded for its visual splendor and cultural depiction.
Celebrated Marathi film ‘Dashavatar’, featuring the talented Dilip Prabhavalkar and helmed by director Subodh Khanolkar, is gaining remarkable recognition and is on the verge of its release in Malayalam. Actress Mrunal Thakur proudly acknowledged the film’s success, emphasizing how heartfelt Maharashtrian narratives can resonate across different languages.
Harshvardhan Rane is promoting his film Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. He visited a theatre in Gujarat and spoke about supporting films of outsiders. Rane mentioned that audiences have finished nepotism in Bollywood. His comment received praise from many fans. However, some social media users questioned his statement. The film is performing well at the box…
Kartik Aaryan has finished shooting the poster for ‘Naagzilla: Naag Lok Ka Pehla Kaand.’ The creature-comedy, produced by Dharma Productions, will begin filming on November 1. Kartik plays a shape-shifting serpent. The film releases on August 14, 2026, coinciding with Independence Day and Naag Panchami.
