Rishab Shetty Dulquer Salmaan And Vijay Varma Lead Star-Studded IFFM 2026 Opening

The 17th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) got underway on August 13 with a star-studded opening press conference that brought together some of the biggest names from across Indian cinema. Actors Rishab Shetty, Dulquer Salmaan and Vijay Varma were among those in attendance, alongside Manushi Chhillar, singer Nikhita Gandhi and Dolly Singh.The gathering also saw filmmakers Nikkhil Advani, Vikram Phadnis, R. Gowtham, Kaizad Gustad and RS Prasanna in attendance, along with th

Nani is set to enter a darker, more intense world with The Paradise, his second collaboration with filmmaker Srikanth Odela after their 2023 action drama Dasara. Set in the 1980s, the upcoming Telugu action drama revolves around a marginalised community battling oppression and discrimination, with Nani playing Jadal, a character who emerges as an unlikely leader. The film also stars Sonali Kulkarni, Mohan Babu and Raghav Juyal in pivotal roles.The glimpses released so far have already hinted at

South Korean actor Yoo Ah In is preparing to return to the entertainment industry with a new film, tentatively titled Vampir. The project marks his first major acting role since his drug-related legal troubles put his career on hold. He will star in the upcoming occult mystery thriller, which is being directed by Jang Jae Hyun, best known for helming the hit film Exhuma. Yoo Ah-In’s casting was confirmed on Tuesday by local distributor NEW (Next Entertainment World).According to The Korea

Wedding rumours surrounding composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran have resurfaced, with the latest buzz claiming that the two are planning a destination wedding in Greece on November 10. Neither Anirudh nor Kavya has publicly confirmed the reports, but speculation has already set social media abuzz.Uncle’s comments stir the potThe latest speculation gained momentum after veteran actor Y. Gee. Mahendran, who is Anirudh’s uncle, spoke about his nephew du

Zoya Akhtar has finally given fans the update they’ve been waiting for years for, a sequel to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is officially in the making. As Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara marks 15 years since its release, director Zoya Akhtar has confirmed that conversations about the much-awaited sequel are finally in progress. The filmmaker has confirmed that she is working on a follow-up story to the Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol-led film. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at

Kartik Aaryan’s Captain India is getting bigger, with Parvathy Thiruvothu becoming the latest notable addition to the cast. The acclaimed actor has reportedly joined Shimit Amin’s aviation thriller in a pivotal role. While the makers have chosen to keep details of her character under wraps, sources suggest that she will be an integral part of the narrative.The casting marks another interesting step in Parvathy’s Hindi film journey. Known for performances that have earned her a

Ranveer Singh is stepping into uncharted territory. After the high-octane Dhurandhar franchise, the actor is gearing up for Pralay, an ambitious post-apocalyptic action thriller that promises to take Bollywood into a genre it has rarely explored at this scale. With a big-budget production, an intriguing survival story and a fresh creative team, the film has already become one of Singh’s most anticipated upcoming projects. Here are five things to know about Pralay.
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The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3 has taken a new turn, with his father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, now willing to meet the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) over the matter.As per Times of India report, filmmakers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani approached IMPPA last month with a complaint against Ranveer. They reportedly submitted documents related to Don 3, including the agreement signed between the two parties and informed the associati

Emraan Hashmi is gearing up for another major theatrical release. His upcoming film, Gunmaaster: G9, stars Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana alongside him and is set to hit theatres on November 27.
Expect bullets, romance and musicThe actor shared an update about the release date on Instagram, announcing that the film is locked, loaded and ready to fire up the big screen. He also teased that the action thriller will offer more than just bullets, promising a blend of romance, mus

After the success of Awarapan 2, director Nitin Kakkar is set to take on his next project, a romantic musical with producer Anshul Garg. The filmmaker, who has had a strong run with his latest release, is now venturing into a new genre with a story that brings together romance and music.The collaboration marks an exciting new creative partnership, with the script already locked and the team gearing up to begin work on the film later this year.Talking about the project, Nitin Kakkar said, &ldquo

The 1993 psychological thriller Darr remains an iconic landmark in Hindi cinema, but the film also famously triggered a multi-year rift between its lead actors, Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan. The feud, which stemmed from creative differences over their respective roles in the film, eventually ended with a warm reconciliation in 2023. Recently, the Batwara 1947 actor opened up about the fallout and the nature of relationships within the film industry during an interview with Shubhankar Mishra.
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The much-discussed March 19, 2026 box-office showdown between Dhurandhar 2 (Dhurandhar: The Revenge) and Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was eventually averted after the Yash-starrer was postponed to June 4, 2026. The change left the Ranveer Singh-starrer with a solo release window at the box office. Initially, both big-ticket films were expected to arrive in a high-profile head-on clash. However, the makers of Toxic subsequently changed its release date to August 28, citing production-r

There seems to be no stopping Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 at the box office. The film hasn’t even completed a week in the theatres and has already achieved a major milestone. On its opening day, Awarapan 2 collected Rs 22 crore, followed by Rs 33.75 crore on Day 2. According to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 26 crore on Day 3, taking its total India nett collection to Rs 81.75 crore and its worldwide gross collection to Rs 110.10 crore.With these numbers, Awarapan 2 has surpassed the li

Hayden Panettiere, who began her career as a child actor and rose to prominence through Heroes and Nashville, has passed away at 36. Her representative confirmed the news in a statement to ABC News.
 In a statement released to the media, Hayden’s father, Skip Panettiere said, "It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her and to the million

Sunny Deol’s Batwara 1947 and Emraan Hashmi’s Awarapan 2 are currently competing at the box office, with both films arriving in theatres on August 14, ahead of the Independence Day weekend. While Batwara 1947 is a Partition drama set against the backdrop of India’s independence, Awarapan 2 is a sequel to Hashmi’s 2007 romantic action drama Awarapan. With the two films offering audiences distinctly different stories, here’s a look at how they have performed at the b

Bollywood has a long history of celebrating the spirit of patriotism. As we honour the nation today on Independence Day, let's take a moment to look at some of the best on-screen patriotic roles done by Bollywood actors.
In This ArticleAkshay Kumar – Holiday: A Soldier Is Never Off Duty, Baby, Kesari
Sunny Deol, Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna – Border
Sidharth Malhotra – Shershaah
Vicky Kaushal – URI: The Surgical Strike, Sardar Udham, Sam Bahadur
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