Hombale Films, the popular production giant behind landmark films such as Yash's 

, recently announced its official entry into overseas distribution. Founder of Hombale Films, 

 in an exclusive chat that the move is a natural extension of the production company's ethos. 

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, the sequel to the acclaimed 2018 folklore horror led by Sohum Shah. While details about Siddiqui’s character remain undisclosed, he is expected to play a pivotal role in the sequel’s narrative arc, with an emphasis on psychological and moral complexity. The original film, released in 2018, has attained cult status in Indian popular culture for its atmospheric storytelling and mythic themes.

is being developed under Sohum Shah Films in collaboration with Pen Studios. Pen Studios has previously backed and presented titles including 

Kahaani, Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR, Jawan, Stree 2 

has always been a film I admired for its originality and atmospheric storytelling. When Sohum shared the vision for the sequel, I liked the story and I joined them in their journey. Collaborating with Sohum Shah and Pen Studios on a project of this scale is truly exciting. The character I’ll be portraying has many layers, and I’m looking forward to exploring this immersive universe with such a passionate team.”

Sohum Shah, who returns as actor and producer for 

, said, “Bringing Nawaz Sir on board Tumbbad 2 feels incredibly exciting for us. He is an actor who brings an unmatched intensity and authenticity to every role he takes on. The character he will portray plays a very crucial part in expanding the emotional and psychological landscape of the sequel. With Nawaz Sir joining the team, we believe the narrative will reach a whole new level of depth and impact.”

Producer Jayantilal Gada said the sequel takes the cinematic experience to a much grander level. "Bringing Nawazuddin Siddiqui on board aligns perfectly with that vision. His craft, versatility, and powerful screen presence will significantly elevate the film," he said.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui Joins 'Tumbbad 2', Production To Begin Soon

In the perplexing new teaser of the Jio Hotstar special 

, we see a young boy running away in fear after he notices something shocking. We soon learn that he has seen a corpse, and as he runs to inform the people in his village, the severed head begins to talk to him. It is Vijay Sethupathi’s character Muthu doing all the talking, and he instructs this boy to help him find his missing body. The townsfolk come together to help in this search as the teaser cuts back to a portion in which we see Muthu in his “full bodied” avatar. As it ends, we see the smiling severed head in different backdrops, including on a hill and as a part of a glass fixture in what appears to be an office building, further adding to the madness and the intrigue. 

The series is is created and co-directed by M Manikandan, who had last made the much-loved 

, which also starred Vijay Sethupathi in a smaller role. With Ajith Kumar sharing directing duties, 

 is a gritty, layered character saga told through the eyes of people around the protagonist — revealing different versions, different truths, and different scars. A man becomes a myth, a monster, or a miracle… depending on who tells the story.

Meanwhile, Vijay Sethupathi’s next outing 

 with director Puri Jagannadh was officially announced alongside the release of its first poster, marking Sethupathi’s birthday with a flourish of grit and provocation. Its poster offers a clear statement of tone. Sethupathi stands amid crates of cash, a blood-smeared machete in hand, sunglasses firmly in place—a visual that leans unapologetically into menace and moral ambiguity. It is an image designed to announce a character forged in violence and survival, aligning neatly with Jagannadh’s long-standing fascination with outsiders, rage and power structures.

'Kaattaan' Teaser: Vijay Sethupathi’s Severed Head Searches For Its Body in JioHotstar Series

, published by Westland Books, is a collection of observed and documented ground reports, lived experience and cultural critique, that explores identity, power, politics, class, gender, grief, beauty and agency through clothing. The book highlights how fashion is not frivolous but a language, armour, memory, performance, rebellion and self-definition. Following is an excerpt from the book about the growth and evolution of the “airport look” and what it represents for glamour and cinema.

Unlike couture, airport fashion is performable. Unlike highly priced streetwear, it offers style cues that feed directly into shopping lists. In no other country is the act of catching a flight so invested with style symbolism—as if stepping into an aircraft is also stepping into a better version of yourself. 

As more and more passengers choose—and can afford—air travel, the airport look has become a proxy for class mobility. Everyone who travels can perform as a product of the influencer era. For VIPs and celebrities, it comes lined with privilege: first-class lounges, protective entourages, private security and the top brands wanting to ‘dress’ them for instant visibility. 

Yet, despite the parallel theatres of economy class and VIP lounges for those with high-priced membership and Priority Pass credit cards, there is now a visible fatigue. As well as an aesthetic one. 

‘Many celebs I’ve worked with don’t even like the concept of airport fashion anymore—especially after twelve-hour flights. But the pressure to “serve looks” has become part of the job. There’s no such thing as a day off when you’re in the public eye. Especially for rising stars, who can’t afford to miss a chance to be spotted.’ 

That’s Maddie Amrutkar, founder and CEO of Glad U Came, a Mumbai-based celebrity management agency. In his anecdotes is an insight into hierarchy—top stars can shrug off airport looks, styled as product placements. But the rising ones can’t afford to miss the opportunity of being in the surveillance zone of style. 

‘Airport terminals,’ Maddie says, are the ‘unofficial red carpets’ for emerging celebrities trying to climb onto the attention carousel. For big-league actors, the same spaces can feel like pressure cookers—stalked by photographers, shadowed by fatigue. 

Because what had begun as a sartorial wink to the paparazzi has hardened into obligation for many of his clients. 

‘I’ve seen celebrities go from sleep mode to glam mode just before reaching the airport entrance, because someone’s texted them that the paps are waiting,’ he adds. Never mind the hour—day or night. 

‘The game shifted after the pandemic,’ says Maddie. Some A-listers now demand space and offer only a brisk wave, sometimes grudgingly. Others can’t wait to be papped. Since launching Glad U Came, Maddie has coordinated airport looks for a range of actors—working with stylists, make-up artists and brands eager for visibility. ‘Everything is planned down to the last detail—even what goes into the security tray for X-ray,’ he says. Accessories that will be taken off and then put back on are staged strategically—feeding the gaze of onlookers hoping to emulate film stars. 

‘But managing the drama behind those looks isn’t easy. You have to read the room, gauge an actor’s mood, decide whether to channel candid vibes or high-logo statements and style accordingly.’ 

Netting influence through the airport look is never a solo act, says Maddie. ‘It’s a six-person production. Celebrity managers, stylists, publicists—and even drivers or spot boys—tip off photographers with flight schedules and location updates.’ Some Mumbai paps have built successful careers on such behind-the-scenes networking. 

Bollywood actors and pop stars usually draw the most attention. Cricketers are more reserved. Yet, their body language—poised, bored or weary—speaks volumes. Actors are a lot more rehearsed. Shah Rukh Khan’s practised respect for fans, and for CISF officers as we learnt, mixed with his insouciance, contrasts sharply with Diljit Dosanjh’s flamboyance. Dosanjh has been spotted at airports in full Loewe looks, Chanel pearls, Prada boots and diamond chains. 

The airport look is now a catalogue — a style genre with its own stars, subplots and signature accessories. Here are a few snapshots from this runway. 

In real life, the veteran Rekha—once called the siren—dazzles in gold zari Kanjeevaram saris, mogra gajras and temple jewellery. But her airport look is a shift: ripped jeans, oversized scarves, bandanas and reflector sunglasses. Footwear of choice? Bedazzled Crocs or slip-ons. Plus-sized handbags with loud logos complete the ensemble. A Reddit thread once summed up Rekha’s airport looks as giving ‘gangster’ or ‘gangu’ energy. 

Hrithik Roshan, founder of the athleisure brand HRX, keeps it crisp in sports casuals. Vijay Varma, ever the dandy, travels in lace, leather and sneakers—sometimes adding chains and pendants for flair. Karan Johar, who has been ‘performing’ style at airports, doesn’t seem to tire of playing to the gallery. This year, besides his bags and boots, he has been showing off his weight loss and effortful cool without looking bashful or fatigued. In May, when he was departing from the Mumbai international airport for the Cannes Film Festival, where 

, the film he produced, was being shown as part of Un Certain Regard category, he wore a large, neon green Hermes bag, pirouetting and pouting like a model from the 1990s. 

But it is the genre of famous newlyweds returning from honeymoons or destination weddings that net the most attention at airports. Their arrivals get pasted on Instagram in frenzied celebration. 

Anushka Sharma wore a Jaipur block-printed set, black nail polish, a Gucci handbag, aviators and, of course, the wedding trinity—mangalsutra, chooda and sindoor. Virat Kohli complemented her in black separates and white sneakers. 

Priyanka Chopra—often credited with starting India’s airport fashion wave—touched down in a teal embroidered sari and retro cat-eye sunglasses after her extravagant nuptials at Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace. Nick Jonas held her hand, wearing a camel co-ord set with white sneakers. 

Katrina Kaif wore a blush churidar set with embroidery, chooda and an embellished dupatta when she arrived back in Mumbai after her wedding to Vicky Kaushal in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. The groom was in ivory trousers and a tucked-in shirt, his look anchored by camel-toned leather brogues by Sabyasachi. 

But it was Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s post-wedding arrival from Italy styled and stitched by couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee that turned the dial. Ranveer’s raw silk churidar–kurta and red brocade bandi mirrored Deepika’s ensemble—an ivory churidar set paired with a lavish red Banarasi brocade dupatta. The dupatta, with large woven motifs in gold, sparked a frenzy. For months, red brocade dupattas fluttered through Indian wedding wardrobes and Instagram posts like flags. ‘Deepika bridal’ was everywhere. ‘Bridal by Sabyasachi’ was everywhere too. 

In comment sections, fans wonder and openly ask if stars slip into these perfect styled looks at airline lounges or glam up mid-air with hair and make-up squads on standby. Both guesses are correct. When Gen Z actor Khushi Kapoor flew to Jamnagar for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding gala with her boyfriend and actor Vedang Raina, she was clicked holding her dog while he pushed the trolley. ‘Best boyfriend’ memes took flight immediately.

‘It is the stylists who are really tired of airport looks now. It’s hard to get them excited about planning yet another variation of sweat-pants, sunglasses and tote bags,’ says Maddie. 

One such tote—the Dior Book Tote—became a symbol of airport glamour. Since its launch in 2018, Dior’s former creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri’s creation sold like (luxury) cupcakes. Made from untreated canvas and inspired by Marc Bohan’s archival sketches, it was spotted on celebrity arms in almost every departures terminal. 

Many stars happily collaborate with brands for airport exposure—some even scheduling fittings just for the walk from curb to check-in. But every performance needs an intermission. For some, the airport look has gone from thrill to overkill. A few, like Anushka and Virat, now shield their children from airport cameras. Others, like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, lean into the spectacle. Her daughter Aaradhya often accompanies her, picking up on her mother’s self-conscious body language. Husband Abhishek Bachchan is unfailingly polite but aloof. Aishwarya may be trolled for her style (or lack of it), but she continues to wear plus-sized Gucci, Dior and Louis Vuitton bags, holding them well in view of the paps. 

Industry gossip—rarely confirmed on record—suggests that Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan too are now weary of the constant flashbulbs. Their social media fatigue shows: Saif’s guarded smiles, Kareena’s clipped waves. Selfies at the gate? Not really. Ranbir Kapoor too has grown visibly irritable when papped at airports. Saif and Kareena must partly blame themselves for what began to be called the ‘Taimur beat’. As a toddler, they exposed their cherubic son to the paps, indulging in the spectacle. Taimur’s face became one of India’s most photographed—including with his nannies at airports. There was media gossip—not entirely untrue—that some reporters had been assigned the ‘Taimur beat’ by their editors.  

At the other end of this performance runway is Urfi Javed—once Oorfi, now Urfi again. She treats the airport like a stage, not a stopover. Her outfits have included cut-out bodysuits, bandage dresses and, in March this year, a safety-pin ensemble accessorised with a see-through ‘ice bag’. 

Liz Hurley may not envy it—but maybe she’d notice? 

As do CISF officers. They are not awed by brands, logos or influencer style. Not anymore, says Sub-Inspector Sonam; the attraction has dwindled. ‘How many bags and shoes can you like after all.’ Yet, they admit they can spot a stylish person from afar—and understand the codes of celebrity fashion. ‘Sometimes when I see paparazzi coverage the following day especially in a newspaper supplement, I realise we had screened those celebs during our duty—I point it out to my family too,’ says Tripathi. 

But celebrities, for all their flashbulb choreography, are only a sliver of the drama that unfolds at airports. 

The excerpt has been carried with permission from Westland Books. Introductory text by Prathyush Parasuraman.

To read more exclusive stories from The Hollywood Reporter India's February 2026 print issue, pick up a copy of the magazine from your nearest book store or newspaper stand.

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Over the past month, a series of quiet but significant meetings among some of Hindi cinema’s most influential producers and filmmakers have been attempting to address the growing concerns within the industry. The latest of these gatherings — held at Excel Entertainment’s office — was attended by Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Rajkumar Hirani, Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar, among others.

Those present, including Sajid Nadiadwala, Ramesh Taurani, Kumar Mangat and Amritpal Bindra, are understood to have discussed a range of structural issues, from the sharp spike in entourage costs to the need for stronger internal mechanisms for dispute resolution.  

has learnt that the ongoing disagreement between Ranveer Singh and Excel Entertainment, following his exit from 

is also believed to have come up for conversation, though there is no official word on the specifics.

Trade chatter in recent weeks has suggested that the production house — led by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar — had communicated significant financial losses after the project’s reshuffle.

There were also unverified murmurs that Singh had been informally offered access to the company’s books if there were concerns regarding the figures being discussed. Members of the Producers Guild are learnt to have informally advised that any prolonged deadlock should follow a formal legal route.

While it remains unclear whether the meeting has led to any immediate breakthroughs, those in the know suggest that early conversations around a possible reconciliation between Singh and Excel have at least begun, with the broader intent being to de-escalate rather than litigate.

"What seems to be emerging from these closed-door conversations is a larger attempt to avoid such situations escalating in the future," a source shared. Insiders indicate that there is a growing push to further empower the Producers Guild of India with clearer guidelines, faster arbitration processes and more binding frameworks for collaboration between talent and producers.

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Indian comedian, writer and actor Sumukhi Suresh has been announced as part of the lineup for Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026, where she will perform as the only Indian female comedian featured in this year’s edition of the global showcase.

Set to take place across Los Angeles from May 4–10, the festival returns for its third outing as one of the world’s largest comedy gatherings. Produced by Netflix in partnership with Live Nation, the citywide event will host more than 350 live performances spanning stand-up shows, variety acts, podcast tapings, screenings and exclusive events.

Sumukhi will perform in Los Angeles on May 5, marking a significant milestone in her international trajectory. Reflecting on the announcement, the comedian shared, “If you would've asked teenager Sumukhi from Nagpur who was shy and underconfident that she would be performing at one of the most prestigious international comedy festivals, she wouldn’t have laughed at you — but would have 100% been in disbelief."

“This is a milestone. A core memory. The fact that I watched lineups being announced at Netflix Is a Joke Fest and now I am on the lineup is thrilling. I can’t wait to bring my Indian multilingual madness in a stand-up bit for the audience in LA,” she added. The 2026 lineup also includes international comedians such as Zainab Johnson, Molly Kearny, Liza Treyger, Aurie Styla, Michael Longfellow, Chris Redd, and filmmaker-comedian Kevin Smith.

The festival appearance arrives amid an expansive international run for Suresh. She is set to take her stand-up special Hoemonal on a multi-city United States tour from April 24 through May 17, following an international performance in  Dubai on March 28. Hoemonal, which explores identity, relationships and gender expectations through Suresh’s candid, conversational humour, reflects her journey from India’s digital comedy boom to global live stages. 

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An intriguing director–actor pairing may be taking shape. Industry sources tell 

that Avinash Tiwary, fresh off his menacing turn as Jalal in Vishal Bhardwaj’s 

, could be teaming up with another acclaimed filmmaker: 

Sources suggest that the actor is in early talks with the filmmaker—known for his signature storytelling sensibility and grand cinematic scope—for a potential collaboration.

Which of Rai’s multiple active productions this could eventually feed into remains unclear, as the filmmaker is currently juggling a packed slate — including the previously reported large-scale period action romance.

According to industry chatter, these discussions are in the preliminary stages and there is a specific project in development that feels like a natural fit for the actor. "Aanand sir and Avinash have spoken about the broad strokes of the story. It’s early days, and nothing is signed, but there’s a definite interest in seeing what they can create together."

Dhanush and Kriti Sanon's romantic-drama 

The film marked a reunion of Dhanush and Rai after their 2013 blockbuster 

, which co-starred Sonam Kapoor. The duo then returned for the romantic drama 

, which released on streaming during the pandemic. 

Tiwary, meanwhile, created buzz with his antagonist act in 

starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri. Up next, the actor will be seen in the comedy 

co-starring Medha Shankr. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens in April.

Apart from this, the actor will also be seen in Netflix series 

which has Imtiaz Ali as the creator, writer, and showrunner. Billed as a "captivating exploration of contemporary human emotions", the series features actors Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary and Arjun Rampal. It has been directed by Arif Ali.

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In November 2025, it was reported that actor Tiger Shroff would be headlining a spiritual action thriller directed by Ram Madhvani, known for his work on 

. Today, fans were excited to hear that the title of this film has been revealed: 

A source close to the project shared: “The film is named 

. The makers as well as Tiger feel that the title is apt for the storyline, and also because it's connected with our rich Indian culture."

Produced by Mahaveer Jain, the film is expected to be launched on a grand scale, with the intention of creating it for a global audience, beyond the Indian diaspora. The source also added that this would be an entirely new era for Shroff, and that the project has been equal parts exciting and challenging for the actor. 

, Tiger Shroff will be seen in a never-seen-before avatar,” the source shared. “It's a role that unleashes both power and emotion. He is extremely excited about 

 and its concept, and is working very hard. He's determined to give the audiences an experience that they'll cherish. Ram Madhvani and Mahaveer Jain are also going all out to mount their spiritual big-budget action film on a grand scale."

The makers have been thrilled about the film, hailing it as something that has never been done before in Indian cinema. 

 is expected to go on floors in the second quarter of 2026, and a large portion of the film will be shot in Japan. Preparation for the actor is already underway, in full swing, the source shares. “Tiger Shroff will be undergoing extensive preparation for this ambitious film."

, as Ranveer "Ronny" Pratap Singh. In 2026, he will also be seen in 

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On the morning of March 2, the first look of Suriya’s upcoming film with Venky Atluri was launched. The title of the new film is 

, and it features the star holding a baby against what appears to be the backdrop of a big, glass office building. The director had previously made the Dulquer Salmaan-starrer 

. It is being produced by Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya. GV Prakash Kumar is scoring the music. He had previously worked with the director on his Tamil-Telugu bilingual

. The poster depicts both the actor and the baby smiling and looking towards their right. The film is being shot by Nimish Ravi, who had shot 

, apart from last year’s Malayalam blockbuster 

. The upcoming film will land in theatres in July.

 is expected to be announced soon. It is being shot by GK Vishnu, who was the cinematographer behind films such as 

 is written by Ashwin Ravichandran, Rahul Raj, T. S. Gopi Krishnan and Karan Aravind Kumar and produced by Dream Warrior Pictures. Apart from Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, the film features actors Swasika, Indrans, Yogi Babu, Sshivada, Natty Subramaniam and Supreeth Reddy. 

In his Pongal wishes for fans, actor-filmmaker RJ Balaji said that the festival season would not bring any special update about his upcoming film Karuppu starring Suriya. He joked about how every festival comes with a new updated poster of a star’s new film, but the poster does not always bring any new information with it. He said the release date announcement of Karuppu will come out with the launch of the film’s second single, although he did confirm when the second song would be out.

Suriya was last seen in Karthik Subbaraj's 

 last year. He will next also be seen in 

director Jithu Madhavan's upcoming film, tentatively titled 'Suriya 47'.

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 could earn the rare distinction of being shot in Antarctica. 

Priyanka Chopra’s reply to a post by co-star Mahesh Babu hinted that the next schedule of their mega-budget spectacle would see them meet again in Antarctica. Replying to Babu’s post on X, congratulating her role in the recently released Hollywood action film 

, she wrote, “Thank you, my friend. See you soon in Antarctica. Mahesh Babu had written, “The Bluff is a well-mounted film with engaging action n emotions !!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 @priyankachopra is in top form 💥💥💥 swashbuckling and ticking all the boxes with a packed performance… Sending all my love to the team for the amazing work.” 

SS Rajamouli too had posted, “@priyankachopra is one of the few actors who can be utterly vulnerable at one moment and ferociously strong the next. #TheBluff is another testament to her talent, with lots of kick-ass stunts as well.

Having been in development for nearly three years, S.S. Rajamouli’s 

 is already being hailed as his magnum opus. In addition to being one of the most expensive Indian films in history (with a whopping budget of ₹1,300 crore), the film will also be Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s comeback to Indian cinema after six years. Having primarily focused on various Hollywood projects in recent years—such as 

 (2025)—the actor mentioned in a recent interview that there was one thing she missed the most about working in Indian films: dance.

Talking about a conversation with Rajamouli before accepting the role of Mandakini, she told 

, “I was like, ‘I have one request. Can you make me dance? Please? Because I haven’t danced for so long.” In conversation with co-star Mahesh Babu, she joked, "I should not have asked, because we have been dancing. There’s a lot.” Mahesh Babu, who will play the role of Rudhra, revealed that the two have already shot for a song together, hinting that the track came about as a result of her request. 

Is SS Rajamouli’s Team 'Varanasi' Filming In Antarctica Next? 

Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya are apparently married, going by comments made on the red carpet of the 2026 Actor Awards on Sunday, March 1. While speaking to Access Hollywood, Zendaya’s longtime stylist Law Roach said, “The wedding has already happened,” before adding, “You missed it.” When asked directly whether that was true, Roach responded, “It’s very true!” and laughed.

Holland and Zendaya have been a couple for a while now. The pair first met while working on 

Rumours of a formal commitment between the two began last year. At the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Zendaya, 29, was photographed wearing a diamond ring on her left hand. The following day, 

reported that the couple were engaged, citing sources close to them.

In September 2025, Holland appeared to reference their engagement during a panel discussion. In a clip circulated on X, an off-camera reporter told the actor, “I brought my daughter and she got to meet your girlfriend.” Holland interjected with a smile, correcting the reporter: “Fiancée.”

Tom Holland last appeared as Nathan Drake in the 

and is attached to several upcoming studio projects, including 

. He also starred in the Apple TV+ series 

. Zendaya shot to international fame with her leading turn in HBO's Euphoria and also starred in Denis Villeneuve’s 

films. Her performance in Luca Guadagnino’s 

(2024) won her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy. 

In 2023, Holland and Zendaya visited India to attend the opening ceremony of the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai.

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Director Chidambaram, who had made the blockbuster 

, has been in the news since Sunday after an actress accused him of sexual assault. The alleged incident is said to have taken place in an Elamkulam apartment in Kochi in 2022 when the director is said to have charged into the actress’s home. According to 

, the Ernakulam South police station has received a complaint from the actress, which states that the director forcibly entered her apartment. The police have said that the director will be called in for questioning. More updates on the case are expected today. The complaint also notes that the director spoke derogatorily to the woman. It is alleged that Chidambaram entered her apartment and behaved inappropriately. Based on her statement, the police have booked the director under Sections 74 and 75 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, dealing with assault or use of criminal force against a woman with intent to outrage her modesty and sexual harassment.

In recent news, the director had posted a story on Instagram, denying reports of his new collaboration with actor Dileep. He also wrote, “Please verify before you post trash”, tagging a news report that connected him to a new film. He is said to have made his profile inactive after this post.

Director Chidambaram’s next, following his blockbuster Malayalam film 

. The filmmaker had revealed earlier that the film would have limited characters and a humble setting. It is being written by Jithu Madhavan, the writer-director of last year’s blockbuster Aavesham, starring Fahadh Faasil. KVN Productions, led by Venkat K Narayana, has partnered with Thespian Films, headed by Shailaja Desai Fenn, for this new film. The production has enlisted top-tier talent, including Shyju Khalid as director of photography, Sushin Shyam as music director, and Vivek Harshan as editor. 

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The revenge is almost ready to be served. Filmmaker Aditya Dhar’s 

, one of the most anticipated Indian films in recent times, will unveil its trailer on Tuesday, March 3. Headlined by Ranveer Singh, the film is gearing up for a massive global release on March 19.

The makers are ready with an edgy cut of the trailer for the sequel to the 2025 blockbuster 

, which shattered box-office records to emerge as the highest-grossing single-language film of all time, grossing over ₹1,300 crore globally. 

The sequel continues the journey of Indian intelligence agent Hamza Ali Mazari, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who operates undercover in Karachi, infiltrating criminal syndicates and political power structures to dismantle a terror network threatening India.

While the trailer launch is locked for Tuesday, there has been trade speculation around the film’s runtime. Sources suggest that 

could run 3 hours and 55 minutes — around 10 minutes longer than the first instalment — though there is no official confirmation yet.

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, the film is set for a grand release on March 19, coinciding with Eid, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi. It will release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam and is expected to shatter all opening day records in India.

At the box-office, it will clash with Yash’s

, which is also scheduled to arrive on the same date. 

began its full-fledged promotional campaign last week and is set to drop its first song featuring Kiara Advani. The film marks the return of Yash on the big screen after his blockbuster 

franchise and also stars Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria among others.

also features Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Akshaye Khanna, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi. 

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"This film is not mine alone." Filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania returns to this idea again and again when she speaks about 

, centred on the final moments of a six-year-old Palestinian girl trapped inside a car under military fire.

For Ben Hania, it is a way of placing the film where she believes it belongs: With Hind’s mother, who chose to trust her, the Red Crescent workers who stayed on the phone and with the memory of a child whose last recorded moments now travel across cinemas and festivals instead of a broken emergency line. The film carries them all, moving with their weight and their dignity.

 follows the frantic efforts of Palestinian Red Crescent volunteers responding to an emergency call from Hind Rajab. The recording of her real-life plea for help — captured moments before she was reportedly killed by the Israel Defense Forces — forms the crux of the film. The cast includes Saja Kilani, Motaz Malhees, Amer Hlehel and Clara Khoury. The film is produced by Nadim Cheikhrouha, Odessa Rae and James Wilson.

Ben Hania first encountered Hind as most of the world did, through a fragment of audio of a small voice asking not to be left alone. What followed was not an intellectual decision to make a film but something physical, something that unsettled her sense of balance. “I felt an overwhelming wave of helplessness and sorrow. not intellectual, but physical. As if the world tilted slightly off its axis," the filmmaker says.

That feeling stayed and led her to the full recording, which was over seventy minutes long. The filmmaker says Hind's call felt like the "very voice of Gaza itself," calling for help into a void, met with indifference and silence. "It was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever listened to."

After that came the conversations. With Hind’s mother and the people who were on the other end of the call, trying to keep the child calm, trying to reach her. From those voices, the film slowly took shape not as reconstruction, but as something closer to transmission.

Ben Hania's cinema has always moved between forms, but here the question of fiction and documentary becomes an ethical one. She calls the film a dramatised work, written, staged, and performed, yet its centre is a real voice.

“I didn’t feel I was inventing anything. I felt I was receiving something (something urgent, something sacred) and my role was to shape a cinematic space capable of holding that voice with dignity. So I wouldn’t say this film “blurs” the lines between genres. I would say it intensifies them, it stretches the limits of what dramatisation can contain and what documentary can protect. All of these were ways of resisting narrative conventions and trying to get closer to a different kind of truth: not just what happened, but what it felt like, what it meant."

When she began meeting Rana, Omar, Nisreen and Mahdi from the Red Crescent, she realised something that changed the way she approached the script. None of them had gone back to listen to their own recorded voices. What they offered her instead was not a transcript of what had been said, but an account of what it had felt like to live through those minutes, navigating fear, confusion and the pressure of trying to save a child while knowing the limits closing in around them.

That difference shaped the film. The document and the lived experience remain distinct, but cinema allows them to exist together. So, if the structure of the film comes from that duality, its emotional force comes from the way it was performed.

On set, the actors were not working from an approximation. They were repeating, almost word for word, what their real-life counterparts had once said. In their earpieces was Hind’s actual voice.

“Yes, what you’re sensing is real. The actors weren’t just performing scripted lines. They were re-inhabiting a lived moment. During the shoot, each actor was repeating, almost word for word, what their real-life counterpart had once said to Hind. And in their earpieces, they were hearing Hind’s actual voice, taken from the original recording. All of the actors are Palestinian (as were most of the extras) and this film meant a great deal to them. They were not just interpreting a story; they were carrying something that," she says.

Before any of this could begin, there was a single condition she set for herself. Hind’s mother had to agree. Without that, there would be no film. "If Hind’s mother said no, I would walk away," the filmmaker says.

The contact came through Rana from the Red Crescent, who had been on the phone with Hind for hours that day and had since formed a bond with her mother. The two women had made a promise to visit Hind’s grave together when the horror ends. For Ben Hania, that promise contained the measure of trust surrounding the story.

"This film is not mine alone. It carries the weight of Hind’s mother's trust, the memory of a child whose voice the world cannot afford to ignore, and the courage of those who tried to reach her: the Red Crescent team who stayed on the line, the medic, and the ambulance driver who were killed in the attempt. It holds the grace of those who have lost everything, yet still found the strength and generosity to open their hearts and share with me their mourning, their dignity, and their unwavering humanity," she concludes.

'The Voice of Hind Rajab': A Voice That Refuses to Fade

Tamil superstar and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief Vijay is heading for divorce after his wife Sangeetha Sornalingam filed a petition before the Chengalpattu Family Court.

Sangeetha submitted the petition on February 24, formally initiating legal proceedings to dissolve their marriage of 27 years. The couple, who married in August 1999, have two children — Jason Sanjay and Divya Shasha. The court has issued a notice directing Vijay to appear in person on April 20.

Sangeetha has sought divorce on grounds of alleged infidelity, claiming that the actor was involved in an extra-marital relationship with a female actor. She has reportedly been living separately from Vijay for the past two years.

According to court documents, the petition was submitted on Friday, and the court has taken cognisance of the matter. Vijay has been directed to appear in person on April 20, when the case is scheduled for further hearing.

In her petition, Sangeetha has cited provisions under Section 27(1)(a) and 27(1)(d) of the Special Marriage Act, 1954, which allow a spouse to seek divorce on grounds including adultery and cruelty. The filing reportedly alleges that Vijay was involved in an extramarital relationship with a female actor. The petition further claims that the alleged relationship came to light in 2021 and continued despite assurances that it would end.

The Special Marriage Act permits divorce if a spouse is found to have committed adultery or subjected the other party to cruelty. The matter is currently before the District Court, and further proceedings are expected on the next date of hearing.

There has been no official statement from Vijay or his representatives regarding the petition. His party TVK is set to face its first electoral challenge in the upcoming Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections this year.

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Scheduled to release on 9 January 2026, the film has since been delayed due to various 

censorship issues and hurdles, and is now without a release date. The big-budget political thriller also features Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju and Priyamani, and is among the most anticipated releases of 2026.

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actor Vivek Oberoi from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming film 

is out. The makers dropped a poster of the actor on February 27. "

 In Cinemas across the World on March 5th, 2027. 

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in a striking new avatar that feels entirely in sync with the filmmaker’s bruised, volatile world. It’s raw, provocative and unabashed, hallmarks of the director of 

. Yes, there’s a cigarette, and yes, a lighter cuts too. Stripped of excess and driven by mood, the restrained poster captures a wounded Prabhas with his back to the camera, attempting to light a cigarette as 

, eyes lowered, holds the lighter for him. Bandaged across his body, including his forehead, he looms like a towering movie star, with a bottle in hand. The film also co-stars Prakash Raj and veteran actress Kanchana.

is speculated to star Prabhas in the role of an angry young police officer who takes on a mighty mafia syndicate. It is also reported that the sons of Telugu cinema stalwarts, Trivikram Srinivas and Ravi Teja, Rishie Manoj and Mahadhan Bhupathiraju, are part of the film's direction team as assistant directors.

Written, edited and directed by Vanga, the film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Pranay Reddy Vanga, Krishan Kumar, and Prabhakar Reddy Vanga. Billed as a global entertainer, with a release in multiple languages. 

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