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Allu Arjun celebrates a major Raaka milestone Allu Arjun and director Atlee’s upcoming film Raaka has added an unusual technical achievement to its pre-release journey, with the production receiving Guinness World Records recognition for a large-scale real-time motion-capture feat. Allu Arjun marked the occasion with a striking all-black couture look from designer duo Shantnu Nikhil, reportedly valued at ₹3.30 lakh. The achievement relates to a motion-capture session involvin

Taapsee Pannu reflects on Gandhari’s remarkable second-week growth Taapsee Pannu’s Gandhari has taken an unusual route on the streaming charts. Instead of experiencing the conventional decline that often follows a film’s opening week, the action thriller grew substantially in its second week, recording 9.6 million views after 5.9 million views in Week 1. Netflix’s published data also placed the film at No. 1 on its global non-English film chart for the second week. For Taapse

The history is compelling. The storytelling isn't always. The Revolutionaries arrives with a subject that should have been difficult to get wrong: India's revolutionary movement against British rule in the early 20th century. Created and directed by Nikkhil Advani, the eight-episode historical drama brings figures such as Rash Behari Bose, Sachindranath Sanyal, Bagha Jatin and Pratibha Lahiri into the centre of a mainstream streaming narrative. Set in 1912, the series explore

Ramanand Sagar belonged to the second category. Decades after his passing, his name continues to immediately evoke one television phenomenon: Ramayan. When the legendary series premiered on Doordarshan in 1987, it did more than become a popular television programme. It changed the way Indians watched television, transformed its actors into household names and made Sunday mornings a cultural ritual for millions. But the man behind that extraordinary achievement had lived a lif

Udta Teer trailer introduces Ayushmann Khurrana as an unusual spy Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan are back together with Udta Teer, and the newly released trailer reveals a spy comedy that takes a very different route from the usual serious espionage drama. Directed and written by Akash A Kaushik, Udta Teer puts Khurrana in the role of a Pakistani spy who is sent to India but finds himself caught in a bizarre identity crisis. The trailer builds its central comedy around

Rani Mukerji’s Mother Krishna Mukerji Dies at 75 Rani Mukerji is mourning the loss of her mother, Krishna Mukerji, who passed away in Mumbai on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the age of 75. The family confirmed her death through a statement and requested privacy while grieving the loss. Krishna Mukerji was not only Rani’s mother but also had her own connection with the film industry as a playback singer. Her death has brought together members of the Hindi film fraternity, wi

72nd National Film Awards 2026: Historic Ceremony Moves to Gujarat The 72nd National Film Awards are being presented today, September 22, 2026, at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat, with President Droupadi Murmu conferring the honours on winners from Indian cinema's 2024 awards cycle. This year's ceremony marks a significant change in the history of the National Film Awards. For the first time in the current era, the presentation ceremony has moved outside New Delhi and is being held at

Katrina Kaif is one of Hindi cinema’s most recognisable stars, but her mother, Suzanne Turquotte, has spent years living far removed from the celebrity lifestyle associated with her daughter. Based in rural Tamil Nadu near Madurai, Suzanne has dedicated much of her life to education and community work, including her involvement with Relief Projects India and Mountain View School. The lack of regular electricity and internet access in the area is not the reason she moved there

India’s wait for its first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya ended on Day 4, with the women’s cricket team delivering the country’s biggest result of the day. Harmanpreet Kaur-led India defeated Sri Lanka by 147 runs in the women’s T20 final to retain the Asian Games cricket title. The victory took India’s medal tally to seven -one gold, four silver and two bronze. The cricket final was not the only significant result for India. The men’s kabaddi team continu

Allu Arjun and Atlee's upcoming film Raaka has achieved a Guinness World Record before reaching theatres, but the milestone has little to do with box-office numbers or advance bookings. Instead, the film has made its mark through a technically demanding real-time motion-capture production feat. According to Guinness World Records, Raaka holds the record for “Most People Motion-Captured in Real-Time”, after 37 performers were captured simultaneously for the production. The rec

Actor Manoj Bajpayee has approached the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights, raising concerns over the alleged unauthorised use of his image, voice and identifiable aspects of his persona. The matter came before Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav on September 21, 2026. Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar appeared for Bajpayee. According to the proceedings reported by LiveLaw, the actor's petition concerns not only conventional commercial use of his photogr

An old conversation involving Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan continues to attract attention whenever clips from Koffee With Karan resurface online. But the original exchange was considerably more light-hearted than the headlines surrounding it sometimes suggest. During an episode of Koffee With Karan featuring siblings Shweta and Abhishek Bachchan, host Karan Johar asked Shweta to name what she loved, hated and tolerated about her sister-i

Karan Johar is taking Dharma Productions into the world of Indian intelligence history with a new theatrical film centred on Rameshwar Nath Kao, the founder and first chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW). The yet-untitled film is being developed by Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective and is scheduled for theatrical release on August 11, 2028. The announcement was made on September 21, 2026, a date that marked 58 years since the establishment of R&AW. Unlike

Veteran actor Radha has approached the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner with a complaint against her sister and fellow actor Ambika and their brother Mallikarjuna Kunjan Nair, alleging that old signed cheques kept at her Chennai residence were accessed and presented for payment without her permission. The complaint, filed on September 21, concerns five old cheques that Radha says were presented in Ambika’s name for an amount reported by several publications as approximatel

Veteran Bengali actress Mithu Mukherjee, one of the recognisable faces of Bengali cinema during the 1970s and 1980s, has died at the age of 71. She passed away in Mumbai after battling cancer for nearly a year, according to multiple reports published on September 21, 2026. The news was also followed by tributes from the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) and actor Prosenjit Chatterjee. Mukherjee built a substantial career in Bengali cinema before also appearing in Hi

Samay Raina and Medha Shankr have responded to fresh speculation about their alleged wedding, but there is no confirmed marriage announcement from either of them. The latest rumours began with an anonymous Reddit post claiming that the comedian and the 12th Fail actor were planning to get married in December 2026. Rather than issuing a formal statement, both Samay and Medha appeared to respond to the speculation with humour on Instagram, making it clear that the viral claim s

Kareena Kapoor Khan turned 46 on September 21, 2026, and the occasion brought together two sides of her public life: the personal relationships that have remained important to her and the film career that has made her one of Hindi cinema’s most recognisable actors. From childhood memories shared by sister Karisma Kapoor to birthday greetings from Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Soha Ali Khan, Anil Kapoor and other industry friends, Kareena's birthday became a collection of tributes sp

Brad Pitt is back as Cliff Booth, the laid-back but dangerous stuntman from Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood. Netflix has released the official trailer for The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth , revealing a new chapter for the character this time set in 1977, eight years after the events of the 2019 film. The new movie reunites Pitt with Tarantino's character while putting David Fincher in the director's chair. Tarantino has written the screenplay, m

Ajith Kumar is stepping into the spotlight for a very different kind of story. The trailer of Gladiators: In Pursuit of Challenges offers a closer look at the actor’s life away from cinema, focusing on his long-standing connection with motorsport and the demanding world of racing. What makes the documentary particularly personal is the participation of Ajith’s wife, Shalini, and their children, Anoushka and Aadvik. Their appearances provide a rare family perspective on the ac

Saurav Gurjar faces legal action after woman's complaint Actor and professional wrestler Saurav Gurjar, known for playing Bhim in Mahabharat and for his appearance in Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva, has been detained following a complaint by a 29-year-old woman who has alleged that he deceived and harassed her after promising to marry her. According to reports citing the complaint and police proceedings, Gurjar was detained by Gachibowli police at Mumbai Airport on September 20

Mumbai: Vidya Balan has officially entered the world of Jailer 2 as Kantha, adding another intriguing character to Rajinikanth and Nelson Dilipkumar’s much-awaited sequel. Her character was unveiled on September 20 through a short introduction video that presents Vidya in a striking new avatar. The glimpse offers very little information about Kantha’s background, but it immediately establishes her as a character with a strong screen presence. Vidya appears in a blue saree, wa

Sunny Kaushal and Isabelle Kaif have once again found themselves at the centre of relationship speculation after social-media users noticed striking similarities between their recent travel photographs. The two actors have previously been linked by dating rumours, but neither Sunny nor Isabelle has publicly confirmed that they are in a romantic relationship. The latest speculation has emerged after photographs shared by the two appeared to show similarities in location, surro

Mumbai: A fresh controversy involving Salman Khan and former Bigg Boss contestant Sofia Hayat has brought an old reality-show dispute back into the spotlight. Hayat has criticised Salman after his recent Bigg Boss 20 comments on online trolling, ageing and body-shaming, arguing that his current position does not match her recollection of how she was treated during her own stint on the show. Hayat, who appeared on Bigg Boss 7 in 2013, responded publicly after Salman addressed

Theja Rio’s Angh wins the Platform Award at TIFF 2026 Nagaland filmmaker Theja Rio’s feature debut Angh has won the Platform Award at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), bringing a Konyak-rooted story from Northeast India to the centre of an international film festival. The award was announced on September 20, the closing day of TIFF 2026. Angh was one of 12 films competing in TIFF’s Platform section, the festival’s juried competition focused on distinctive d

Kangana Ranaut has come out in support of Bihar MLA and singer Maithili Thakur after her appearance in a Rolls-Royce Cullinan at Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja became the subject of online criticism. The episode has quickly moved beyond a celebrity sighting. It has raised questions about how public figures are judged for their lifestyle, while also prompting discussion about Maithili Thakur's publicly declared finances and whether the luxury vehicle seen with her is actually owned

Actor Bipasha Basu has raised concerns about the quality of a protein powder after claiming that she discovered tiny worm-like particles inside a recently opened pack of Isopure protein powder. The actor shared her concern publicly on Instagram and tagged Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, asking authorities to look into the matter. The incident has drawn attention not only because of Basu's celebrity status but also because it raises a broa

Kiran Rao has built her filmmaking around characters who are allowed to be complicated, flawed and distinctly human. That approach continues in her latest work, Lust Stories 3, where she explores desire through a younger, more playful story while keeping a strong female perspective at its centre. The filmmaker has spoken about why women naturally occupy an important place in her cinema. For Rao, representation is not something that needs to be added separately to a story; it

Sridevi Chennai Property Dispute: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Boney Kapoor, Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor A long-running property dispute connected to late actor Sridevi's family has reached the Supreme Court, with the court issuing notices to filmmaker Boney Kapoor and his daughters, actors Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor. The case concerns a 2.70-acre parcel of land in Sholinganallur, Chennai, linked to property acquired by Sridevi and her family in 1988. On September 16, 202

Anant Nag is one of the most recognisable names in Kannada cinema, with a career spanning more than five decades across films, theatre and television. Known for his naturalistic acting and ability to move between mainstream and parallel cinema, Nag has worked in Kannada as well as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Marathi films. In September 2026, the Government of India announced that Anant Nag would receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, recognising his contribution

Salman Khan Addresses Body-Shaming Amid Katrina Kaif Trolling Salman Khan has spoken out against the culture of online trolling and body-shaming during the latest Bigg Boss 20 Weekend Ka Vaar, with his comments drawing particular attention because they came amid criticism directed at Katrina Kaif following her return to the public eye after becoming a mother. Katrina has recently faced social-media comments about changes in her appearance and weight after pregnancy. Salman di