Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi are set to return to the world of 

, with the second season of Raj & DK’s hit counterfeit currency series now in development. The announcement was made at the recent Prime Video showcase in Mumbai, where the actor confirmed that work on

 is underway and teased what lies ahead for his character. 

, released in 2023, followed a small-time artist who gets drawn into the high-stakes world of counterfeiting. The series, created by Raj & DK, blended crime, satire and social commentary, ending on a cliffhanger that set up the next chapter.

Shahid Kapoor Confirms ‘Farzi 2’ In Development: 'Feels Like A Level Up' 

At the 2025 Telangana Gaddar Film Awards, South Indian stars Kamal Haasan and Chiranjeevi won special honours for their contribution to cinema. Chiranjeevi

 received the NTR National Film Award of the Telangana government, while Haasan grabbed the Paidi Jairaj Film Award for Indian film personality.

Jayasudha was the recipient of the Akkineni Nageswara Rao Film Award (female). The B N Reddy Film Award for a Telugu film director, which went to veteran director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, was received on his behalf by Kamal Haasan.

Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and Rashmika Mandanna received the best leading actor and best leading actress awards, respectively, for 

In a post on X, Haasan thanked Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for the award. "

I thank Hon’ble Chief Minister Revanth Reddy garu 

and Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka garu 

, for resurrecting the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards and humbly accept the prestigious Paidi Jairaj Film Award. In reviving this institution, you have restored more than an honour, you have reaffirmed the vital role such platforms play in recognising artistic courage, cultural memory, and the people’s voice in cinema. My congratulations to all fellow awardees, and to the entire team for an excellently organised event. Long live cinema!" he wrote.

Chiranjeevi expressed his joy at receiving an award named after an actor as illustrious as NTR. "

Receiving the ‘NTR National Award’ named after such a great man is a great honor in my life.

My heartfelt thanks to the Government of Telangana, Hon’ble CM 

garu and the entire jury for this prestigious honour. 

Kamal Haasan will next be seen in the sequel to Nag Ashwin's Telugu magnum opus 

. Chiranjeevi was last seen in Anil Ravipudi's 

Chiranjeevi and Kamal Haasan Get Special Honours At Telangana Gaddar Film Awards

At the Prime Video Presents: India launch of their new 2026 slate, Prime Video announced a new original feature on the life of Phoolan Devi, to be written and directed by Richie Mehta.

, will focus on a dramatic episode from Devi’s life, centring on a 48-hour siege in which she is surrounded by thousands of armed men in the Chambal region. According to the official synopsis, the story unfolds as Devi fights to survive the confrontation, a moment framed as a turning point in her life and legend.

Mehta said he initially resisted the idea of directing the project. The filmmaker explained that the producers approached him several years ago, shortly after the success of his acclaimed crime series Delhi Crime.

According to Mehta, producers Shareen Mantri Kedia, Kishor Arora and Kanwal Kohli had secured the rights to Devi’s autobiography and believed he was the right filmmaker to tell the story. He said he initially declined, but the team continued discussions with him for several years before he eventually agreed to take on the project.

The film will be produced by Namah Pictures, with Mantri Kedia, Arora, Kohli and Mehta serving as producers.

Phoolan Devi remains one of the most controversial and mythologised figures in modern Indian history. Coming from a background of caste oppression and violence, she became a feared bandit leader in the ravines of the Chambal valley before later surrendering to authorities and entering politics. She was eventually elected to the Indian parliament, transforming her public identity from outlaw to political figure.

Mehta said the film will focus on a specific moment that illustrates the intensity of Devi’s struggle within a deeply patriarchal landscape. By narrowing the narrative to a single siege, the film aims to examine both the violence of the circumstances surrounding her rise and the personal resolve that shaped her reputation.

Further details about the cast and release timeline have not yet been announced.

Richie Mehta to Direct Prime Video Film on Phoolan Devi

Mani Ratnam's next film has finally been announced. The upcoming film will bring together Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi for the first time on screen. Madras Talkies, Mani Ratnam's production house, made this announcement on Instagram. They also confirmed that the filmmaker's frequent collaborator AR Rahman, will join as the composer.

The film will be co-produced by Lyca Productions and Madras Talkies in what is tha latter's 23rd production. The film will be Vijay Sethupathi's second collaboration with Mani Ratnam, following the sibling action drama 

(2018). This will mark Sai Pallavi's first collaboration with Mani Ratnam. 

Sai Pallavi, who was last seen in Sivakarthikeyan's 

. Vijay Sethupathi, on the other hand, was last seen in 

 and will next be seen in JioHotstar series 

“We’ve started the shoot. It’s going fantastic. I’m enjoying every day." His joy comes from the reverence of watching a master at work. “I love the way this man executes his films.” He speaks of a respect for his craft that is so profound that he even took his son to the sets of Kumararaja’s 

When asked if he often visits directors on set to watch, he said, “No.. some of the directors I love, I just go to sit (on their sets). But I don't spend too much time there because I don't want to spoil their set," talking about how it is a rare opportunity to witness Kumararaja at work, making the situation different.

, starring Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR.

Mani Ratnam's Next Film To Star Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi; AR Rahman On Board

The first look of the upcoming supernatural series 

has been released, introducing a story built around grief, childhood fear and a mysterious entity known as Boba.

Produced by Emmay Entertainment, the series is backed by producers Monisha Advani, Madhu Bhojwani and Nikkhil Advani. The project is created by Ananya Banerjee, who also directs the show alongside Gaurav Chawala.

The first images from the series focus on a young girl played by Preeti Panigrahi, who appears to be experiencing disturbing visions of a shadowy male figure. In the teaser material, the child describes a sensation of pressure on her chest, as if an unseen weight is bearing down on her.

According to the premise outlined in the first look, the entity known as Boba appears to prey on children who feel isolated or frightened. The promotional text suggests that the figure follows vulnerable children, manifesting as a haunting presence that grows stronger when fear and loneliness take hold.

The story unfolds around a motherless child and a childless woman whose lives intersect as they confront their personal grief. Their emotional vulnerability places them at the centre of the unfolding events as the sinister force begins to close in.

The teaser also introduces a time-bound threat. The words “All You Have is 6 Nights” appear across the footage, indicating that the characters must confront the supernatural presence within a limited window of time.

Alongside Panigrahi, the series features an ensemble cast that includes Gulshan Devaiah, Kalki Koechlin, Parambrata Chattopadhyay, Sumedh Mudgalkar, Harshita Gaur and Barkha Bist.

While further details about the storyline remain under wraps, the early footage positions 

 as a psychological horror drama that blends supernatural elements with an exploration of loss, fear and childhood vulnerability.

First Look of ‘Anarth’ Starring Preeti Panigrahi Reveals a Supernatural Series About a Child Haunted by ‘Boba’

The anticipated reunion of two legends won't just debut theatrically but also open a movie gala. 

2026 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA). 

The Mahesh Narayanan-directed Malayalam thriller, one of the most anticipated Indian films of 2026, also stars Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, and Revathy. 

Described as a high-stakes thriller packed with combat, chases, secret missions, covert operatives, death threats and assassination attempts, 

marks Mohanlal and Mammootty’s first on-screen reunion in 18 years.

The 24th edition of IFFLA will take place from April 23 to 26 and will close with Anusha Rizvi’s Delhi-set social satire 

This year’s festival will showcase 27 films, including seven narrative features, two documentary features and 18 short films. The line-up spans titles from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Japan, France, the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Saudi Arabia and the US.

, this year’s lineup reflects a remarkable surge of women filmmakers across the subcontinent and the diasporas, something we are very proud to champion,” said Anu Rangachar, IFFLA’s artistic director, in a statement.

Anjay Nagpal, IFFLA’s Executive Director, said the festival aims to put the spotlight on the "brilliant breadth and scope of South Asian storytelling," and added, "We look forward to bringing another exciting group of filmmakers together with the Los Angeles audiences and industry vets eager to see their new work."

The festival will also mark the return of IFFLA Industry Days, featuring panels, masterclasses, screenings and pitch finalists, with further details set to be announced in the coming weeks. Conceived as a forum for South Asian film and television creatives, the initiative offers opportunities to forge meaningful connections with industry leaders, along with the chance to win a $10,000 Pitch Competition Development Grant.

Mohanlal-Mammootty's 'Patriot' To Open 2026 Indian Film Festival Of Los Angeles

There’s a special genre of Hindi social dramas that distinguish themselves by making a mess of perfectly sensible themes. They’re so chuffed about saying something progressive that they say it with the confidence of a 5-year-old teacher’s pet. They’re so determined to school the average viewer that they do it in the syllabus of pandering. They’re so convinced that only intent counts that the storytelling is treated like a Zoom meeting with an attendance-not-mandatory option. Did I need to use such an unnecessarily colourful analogy? No, but it would help if the film-making tried to be as creative. 

is the latest example. It brings a cartoon knife to a live-action gunfight. It’s more frustrating to watch because the ideology is sound, but instantly subdued by the demands of a deafening algorithm. The result is a performative women-written-by-men project, where the depth is more theoretical than practical, and where artificial moments are spoon-fed to convey brutal truths. 

The six-episode series is centered on the transformation of a Traditional Indian Woman when her younger sister-in-law becomes a victim of marital rape. There’s no denying that it has a bunch of interesting ideas. This middle-aged protagonist, Kamlesh (Divya Dutta), is a product of patriarchy herself. She is the only uneducated person in a forward-thinking household. Her ideals about womanhood and domesticity are regressive. Her father-in-law (Sanjay Mishra) is a celebrated author and anti-establishment man, and her husband (Faisal Rashid) is gentle and caring; they are the ones who chastise her for wanting a son and not a daughter. What’s fascinating is that she is partly responsible for the horrors inflicted on young Pooja. She pampers her brother-in-law Arun (Siddharth Shaw) and inadvertently shapes him with her worldview to a point where he becomes the problematic creep in the family; she’s blind to his faults. What’s even more fascinating is that when Kamlesh is humbled by her own complicity, the two women soon realise that patriarchy cannot be smashed in a day; revolution is not the solution, evolution is. Even if they dream of grand statements — like escaping, self-harm, rage, revenge, or abandoning the family and hiring a lawyer to get justice — they know that they have to remain within the system to challenge it. 

Kamlesh even mentions that all it takes is for them to cook a dish of their choice, not stop cooking altogether. Their dissent need not be dramatic; it doesn’t always need the cinematic flourish of feminism. It’s a leaf from the pages of 

, whose co-writer Divy Nidhi Sharma is the creator of this show. I also like that it takes the axe to the hypocrisies of self-proclaimed liberals. The head of the family writes poetry and hides his primal chauvinism behind words. The mask fades the moment the carefully calibrated image of his family is under threat; a simple apology for him is enough to undo the trauma of sexual abuse. There’s nothing worse than “badnaami” in his book. His green-flag son — Kamlesh’s husband — admits he doesn’t have a spine to defy his dad, and that “I can be the hero’s husband, if not the hero”. He knows right from wrong, but he can’t stand up for his wife because it involves standing up to the old-school values of his father and toxic masculinity of his brother. 

But there’s a thin line between mainstream self-awareness and contrived wokeness. At first, it looks like 

is being cute by delivering modern messages in the language of the dated tv-soap aesthetic. It’s like seeing a saas-bahu serial excavate the ruins of its own foundation. Arun even behaves like a 90s villain who licks his lips and offers an evil chuckle before closing the door and preying on his wife. There’s a grandmother who doesn’t speak much; you know her words will arrive when the script is in a tight spot. But then it becomes clear that 

is not that radical. It just knows no other way of putting across its packaged commentary. It’s the typical on-the-nose and patronising tone that epitomises social entertainment made by privileged classes. 

The binaries are grating. Kamlesh is staged as such a village bumpkin that you’d think she’s an infant written by adults. The series mistakes her illiteracy for intellectual diminishment. When she addresses her husband as “Pinky ke Papa,” he encourages her to call him by his real name instead; she lectures other women on the duties of “lugai” (the colloquial term for wife) in the kitchen and bedroom; she slaps a broken Pooja when she tells her about the rape; she pronounces lesbian as “libian,” and her wariness of a short-haired queer activist is mined for cheap humour. The series makes her distinctly unlikable in its pursuit of a saas-bahu caricature. The character is more of a concept than a human; you can tell that empowerment means she will go from “lugai this lugai that” to “aurat this aurat that”. It’s as if the script notes are simply slapped onto the screen as dialogue.

also makes the cardinal mistake of presenting a female saviour as a gendered version of the male saviour. Pooja and her hell exist for Kamlesh’s transformation, which is why Kamlesh often behaves like a narrow-minded man who just happens to be a conditioned woman. She is essentially the protagonist of someone else’s story. And Pooja is presented as the kind of Gen-Z stereotype who would seem implausible in this setting; she does activism in her spare time, attends LGBTQ+ protests, says “I am more than my body” in the middle of an assault, speaks in trending terms, and generally acts like an urban and chronically online social media kid (“why expect middle-class women to start a revolution?”) who’s been parachuted into this joint family out of nowhere. 

The performances are flattened by the simplistic writing. It’s nice to see Divya Dutta get a lead role playing a familiar character, but the Disney-fication of Kamlesh’s personality is difficult to see. Such women are usually relegated to the background as bitchy aunts or regressive relatives, so I get why the series chooses to spotlight her and not the victim. But her main-character energy is more acceptable on paper than on the screen; it reduces Prasanna Bisht’s Pooja to an accessory in search of a senior ally. Bisht was impressive in 

, therefore it’s all the more perplexing to see the woman culturally appropriated by a show that operates in the broadest of broad strokes. The finale paints itself into a corner and wraps things up with a poorly crafted and hurried climax. A slate with statistics at the end of six episodes is never a good sign, nor is a random slow-mo walk after an unconvincing speech. In short, 

thinks it’s a bird that can fly by virtue of looking like a bird, only to reveal that it has wings of clay. 

Not the gender empowerment story we deserve

Chiraiya

'Chiraiya’ Series Review: A Liberal Mind Undone By A Conservative Body

Actor Shruti Haasan has joined the cast of 

2, the makers announced on Thursday at the Prime Video Presents: India launch event in Mumbai. The series, headlined by Ananya Panday in its first season, returns with an expanded ensemble later this year. 

 followed a privileged young woman, Bae, navigating a fall from grace, forcing her to rebuild her life independently in Mumbai. The show combined elements of comedy and drama, tracking Bae's journey to forge a new identity and career.

Season 2 continues Bae’s arc with a sharper focus on ambition and personal conflict. The official description reads: 'With her own news show finally on air, Bae is ready to rule! But fame comes with fallout. The drama in her personal life is even messier as Bae is caught between her returning ex-husband and her distractingly hot boss. And just when Bae thought her sisterhood was solid, a “Nayi Behen” enters, and the behencode starts to crack. Love is war. Work is a battlefield. And a new mystery is about to explode.'

The new season is produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, with Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta serving as producers. Somen Mishra and Collin D’Cunha are attached as executive producers, with D’Cunha also directing the series.

 comprises Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair. Alongside Panday and Haasan, the ensemble cast includes Vir Das, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Lisa Mishra and Mini Mathur.

Further details regarding Haasan’s role and the show’s release timeline are yet to be announced. Haasan is also set to appear in the Tamil film 

opposite Vijay Sethupathi. “I’ve been really excited about everything I’m going to do,” the actor recently told 

Shruti Haasan Joins Ananya Panday in 'Call Me Bae' Season 2

At the Prime Video Presents: India launch of their new 2026 slate, Prime Video announced two new original series from Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital content arm of Dharma Productions. Titled 

, the shows continue the company’s focus on contemporary relationship dramas.

Both series are produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta, with Anu Ramsay serving as executive producer.

, directed by Ruchir Arun, centres on two couples whose lives become intertwined after a workplace connection alters the course of their relationships. When Seher and Abhay begin working together, their spouses Ved and Meera unexpectedly develop a relationship of their own. The series follows the emotional consequences that unfold as the four characters navigate the tension between loyalty and desire. The cast includes Paresh Pahuja, Aakanksha Singh, Taaha Shah Badusha and Nikita Dutta.

The show is written by Priyanka Bannerjee, Prateek Payodi, Abhinandan Sridhar and Heem Verma, with dialogues by Preeti Mamgain.

, is directed by Harsh Dedhia and focuses on a relationship shaped by missed opportunities and changing circumstances. The story follows Laila and Aarav, whose teenage romance is interrupted by life decisions and shifting priorities. Years later, the two reconnect in their early twenties, confronting the question of whether their relationship can survive the realities of adulthood.

The show stars Zaeden and Katyani Mehra in the lead roles. The writing team includes Riya Poojary, Rohan Thakkar and Zainab Sapatwala, with dialogues by Jehan Handa and Sapatwala.

Both projects reflect Dharmatic’s emphasis on creating stories for the new-age streaming audiences, focusing on modern relationships and shifting expectations around love, commitment and personal ambition.

The event also confirmed a second season of 

, with Ananya Panday and Vir Das set to reprise their roles. Actor Shruti Haasan will join the new season in a key part, expanding the ensemble of the streaming series.

Dharmatic Unveils Two New Prime Video Series ‘Nazdeekiyan’ and ‘Dono Mile Iss Tarah’

At the Prime Video Presents: India launch of their new 2026 slate, Gold Box Entertainment announced 

, a new musical Telugu series starring Prakash Raj, Madhubala, Srikanth Meka, Akshay Lagusani, Sushmita Shetty, Sijju Menon, Shafi, and Suman. 

Set in Vaikuntapuram, a sacred temple town nestled between the banks of the Godavari and the neon lights of pop stardom, a disciplined heir to a musical throne and a fame-weary singer strike a forbidden chord. To protect a century of heritage, they must navigate a landscape of family secrets, masked identities, and the heavy price of finding their own voices. This makes up the plot of the Palnati Surya Pratap directorial. 

. Set in the 1990s, in the ruthless port town of Isakapatnam, three forces collide—a woman driven by justice, a henchman torn by loyalty, and a common man hungry for revenge—each closing in on the empire built by the port’s most powerful man, Naidu.

 The title stars Aishwarya Rajesh, Samuthirakani ,Sunil, Naresh Agastya, Merin Philip, Sudhakar Komakula, Rajeev Kanakala, Mime Gopi, Rohini, and Raja Chembolu.

Shobu Yarlagadda's Arka Mediaworks announced 

a modern-day western, set on the mean streets of Old City, Hyderabad in which lives of criminals, police and cricket players clash on the eve of a high-stakes gully cricket match. The title co-stars Sudheer Babu, JD Chakravarthy, Hansika, Shraddha Srinath, Adarsh Balakrishna, Nandagopal, Chaitu Jonnalagadda, and Prince. 

co-starring Kiran Abbavaram, Thiruveer, Samyuktha Menon, Tejaswi Rao, Siddique, Aadukalam Naren, Vikas Darshan, Maharshi Vidhya, Vinod Kishan. "In a feudal South Indian town ruled by bloodlines and ancestral bargains, a hidden heir quietly manipulates friendship, love, loyalty, and legacy to reclaim his stolen identity—only to realize that once chaos is unleashed, no one controls where it ends," reads its synopsis. 

Prakash Raj's 'Jagamae Sangeetham', Shraddha Srinath's 'Gully' and Aishwarya Rajesh's 'Isakapatnam' Announced

At the Prime Video Presents: India launch of their new 2026 slate, 

Wallwatcher Films announced two shows, while 

gears up for a darker, more expansive second season—together signalling a strong push into layered, genre-bending narratives across crime, corruption, and the supernatural.

, created, written, and directed by Andrew Louis. The story follows SI Moosa Raaza (M. Sasikumar), who, after a punishment posting to the outskirts of Madurai, cracks a high-profile political cold case—only to suspect he may have wrongfully condemned an innocent man. What follows is a tense moral spiral as Raaza takes on the system he once served, reopening buried truths and risking everything to undo a grave mistake. The series also stars Yashwanth, Anagha Maruthora, Aparna Das, Vivek Prasanna, Revathy Sharma, and Arjun Nandhakumar. It is produced by S. Guhapriya, S. Nandakumar, and Gowtham Selvaraj, with Pushkar and Gayathri as creative producers.

, directed and written by A. Sarkunam, a gritty thriller set against the backdrop of a massive public service exam scam. The narrative centres on a young woman (Dushara Vijayan) who infiltrates a dangerous paper-leak network, only to uncover a far-reaching corruption chain embedded deep within the education system. As the stakes escalate, she must expose the nexus before it derails the futures of countless aspirants. The cast includes Aditi Balan, Abbas, and Vasundhara Kashyap, with Pushkar and Gayathri serving as creative producers.

Season 2 pushes further into supernatural territory. Created and directed by Nandhini JS, the new season follows Rishi (Naveen Chandra) and his team as they investigate eerie abductions where victims return altered—physically scarred and stripped of memory. As unexplained phenomena intensify and a cryptic megalith points to an ancient prophecy, the case begins to hint at an otherworldly invasion with personal implications for Rishi himself. 

The series also stars Sunaina, Kuraishi, Malini Jeevarathnam, Kishore Kumar G, Anupama Kumar, Gaby, Ramesh Thilak, and Deepika Venkatachalam, with writing by Nandhini JS alongside Gautam Kumar Jayaseelan and Charulatha Rangarajan. Produced by Nandhini JS and Shukdev Lahiri under Make Believe Productions, the season promises a gripping blend of investigative drama and cosmic horror

New Seasons of 'Vadhandhi' and 'Inspector Rishi' Announced; Gritty Thriller 'Exam' To Star Dushara Vijayan


Actor Preity Zinta is gearing up for her big comeback with actor-filmmaker 

. At the Prime Video Presents: India launch of their new 2026 slate, the makers announced the new title, which will be written and directed by Kemmu.

While the makers didn't reveal any first look from the project, they dropped a title card of the film along with its tagline: "

"A clueless slacker and his by-the-book best friend—two men who can barely manage their own lives—find the fate of the nation in their hands when they accidentally stumble into a terrorist plot," read the official logline. The film stars Kemmu, Zinta, Sparsh Shrivastava and Vanshika Dhir. 

is produced by Drongo Films, the recently launched banner of Kemmu and producer Chirag Nihalani.

Kemmu made his directorial debut with the hit comedy 

in 2024. He began his career as a child actor in the late 1980s with a Doordarshan television series and made his film debut with Mahesh Bhatt’s 

in 1993, before making his debut as a leading man with Mohit Suri’s 2005 romantic drama 

. He has since starred in several films, including the 

Zinta, meanwhile, was last seen on the big screen in the 2018 comedy drama 

in which she co-starred with  Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel, Arshad Warsi,  Shreyas Talpade and Pankaj Tripathi.

won't be the only project that will mark the return of Zinta, as she will also be seen this year in

which has been directed by Rajkumar Santoshi and produced by Aamir Khan. The film, also starring Deol, Shabana Azmi and Ali Fazal, is gearing for an Independence Day weekend release. The film is set against the backdrop of the partition of India in 1947.

Preity Zinta To Star in Kunal Kemmu's Directorial 'Vibe'

Directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery and written by Karan Vyas and Pellissery, the film stars Abhay Verma and Zahan Kapoor.

The film follows the tale of Rose and Atharva, who are bound by an intense and complicated past, and are drawn back together by a passion they cannot escape. What begins as a second chance soon turns into a seductive yet volatile game of love, betrayal, and emotional manipulation. Their fragile reunion is further threatened by an obsessive third lover, whose fixation pushes them into dangerous territory. As desire collides with memory and fantasy blurs with reality, the trio becomes entangled in a web of longing and control, where every choice carries irreversible consequences. 

 is produced by Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal.

Widely regarded as one of the inventive voices in Indian cinema, Pellissery has earned global acclaim for his visually daring and narratively ambitious titles like 

Angamaly Diaries, Jallikkattu, Ee. Ma. Yau 

"To bring together Lijo Jose Pellissery and AR Rahman for this film feels nothing short of momentous," said Sahil Saigal, Partner at True Story Films. "We look forward to beginning production later this year and sharing the magic that Lijo and ARR, along with a stellar team, will bring to audiences.” 

Hailing Pellissery's storytelling vision, Rahman said, "Lijo is a revelation to cinema. Working with Hansal has been a delight, and I’m eager to see what the three of us create together."

The film reunites Rahman with Mehta after his ambitious series 

Adapted from the definitive biographies by historian Ramachandra Guha, 

 is billed as a sweeping, multi-season epic that reimagines the life of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, "not as the icon we remember, but as the young, flawed, ambitious man the world has yet to meet."

'Dilkashi': First Look of Lijo Jose Pellissery's New Directorial Out


Amazon Prime Video has officially announced two projects in collaboration with Hrithik Roshan’s HRX Films at their 2026 slate launch in Mumbai. They released details about the key cast and crew, as well as a first look at the two projects: 

follows the story of five women with their own wounds, dreams, and deadly secrets when they are drawn into a web of deception that threatens to crush them or set them free when a sustainable housing project unravels into a deadly scam. The thriller series is being produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under their banner, HRX Films. It's created and directed by Ajitpal Singh who also co-wrote it with Francois Lunel and Swati Das. 

Prime Video introduced  Parvathy Thiruvothu, Alaya F, Srishti Shrivastava, Rrama Sharma, and Saba Azad in the first look of the series along with other key cast members Suvinder Pal Vicky, Ashish Vidyarthi, Rajit Kapur,  Ashok Pathak, Gautam Rode, Priyanka Setia and Ranjan Raj. 

follows a motley group of robbers who slowly realise they’re the victims to a night-long standoff when they invade the family house of a man with OCD. The film is being produced by Hrithik Roshan, Eshaan Roshan under the banner of HRX Films (a division of Filmkraft Productions) in association with Rajesh A Krishnan’s Soda Films Lab. Krishnan will also be directing the film. The screenplay, originally written by Paul Soter, has been adapted by Kapil Sawant. 

Prime Video released a first look of the film with Pratik Gandhi playing the role of the man with OCD. Other key cast members will include Ranvir Shorey, Gajraj Rao and Anurag Thakur. 

The two projects mark an expanding creative collaboration between HRX Films and Amazon Prime Video.  Speaking of the same, Roshan said, “

marked the start of something special with Prime Video, and Mess feels like a natural next step for us at HRX Films, our partnership with Prime Video has allowed us to explore bold, innovative storytelling, and this project embodies that spirit perfectly.” 

Hrithik Roshan-Backed Prime Originals 'Storm' and 'Mess' Get First Looks

. The actor will be seen in filmmaker Nagraj Popatrao Manjule's next, 

At the Prime Video Presents: India launch of their new 2026 slate, the makers debuted the show's visual unit as it gears up for a release.

The show is backed by Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat and SMR Productions, with Abhay Koranne and Manjule attached as creators and writers. The show is directed by Manjule, best known for his hard-hitting Marathi social dramas like 

also stars Sai Tamankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadavat and Gulshan Grover. "In this fictional tale set in 1960s Mumbai, an enterprising cotton trader who craves legitimacy and respect, starts a new gambling game dubbed ‘Matka’, that takes the city by storm and democratizes a terrain previously reserved for the rich and elite," read the logline of the series.

The show is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Manjule, Gargi Kulkarni, Ashish Aryan and Ashwini Sidwani. Varma had begun filming 

 in 2024, and the show was announced as part of Prime Video's slate last year.

This will be Manjule's first directorial since his 2022 feature 

which was headlined by megastar Amitabh Bachchan.  The sports film, based on the life of Vijay Barse, the founder of NGO Slum Soccer, marked the filmmaker's Hindi debut. 

Meanwhile, Varma is gearing up for a packed 2026. While he already has 

he will also be seen in Hansal Mehta's Netflix series 

The show, starring Anil Kapoor, Akash Khurana, Rhea Chakraborty, Neha Dhupia and Anant Nag, among others, is co-created by Niren Bhatt.

On the film front, Varma was last seen in the theatrical 

(2025). Produced by Manish Malhotra, the film also starred Naseeruddin Shah, Fatima Sana Shaikh and Sharib Hashmi.

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Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia's new film 

The film tells the story of a rational, city-bred man who returns to his ancestral village, dismissing its age-old beliefs as superstition. Rooted in logic and modernity, he refuses to heed warnings about a forbidden forest tied to his lineage. But when he crosses its boundaries, he unknowingly awakens an ancient, divine force—a goddess whose power defies everything he understands about the world.

What begins as disbelief soon turns into dread, as strange and unexplainable events begin to unfold. The village is gripped by a growing darkness, and whispers of folklore begin to feel all too real. As chaos mounts and danger closes in, he is forced to confront the limits of reason and the existence of forces beyond human comprehension.

Caught between skepticism and faith, he undergoes a profound transformation. No longer just an outsider looking in, he becomes deeply entwined with the fate of the village and its people. As the threat escalates toward annihilation, he must rise to the occasion, embracing a role he never imagined for himself—that of a protector.

Produced by Balaji Telefilms Ltd in association with TVF Motion Pictures and 11:11 Productions, the film is backed by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar, and Niraj Kothari. 

Directed by Deepak Mishra and written by Arunabh Kumar, the film stars Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia, Maniesh Paul, Sunil Grover, Shweta Tiwari, and Anup Soni.

, while Tamannaah Bhatia featured in the Prime show 

In a world where myth and reality collide, 

 explores the tension between belief and logic, tradition and modernity. It is a story of courage, destiny, and the awakening of inner strength in the face of overwhelming odds.

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