TECH COMPARING

Devgn CineX has announced the appointment of Ajay Agrawal as its Chief Executive Officer. The appointment comes as the company looks to expand its cinema exhibition business and focus on customer experience and new entertainment offerings. Agrawal brings more than two decades of leadership experience across sectors including BFSI, infrastructure, fintech and manufacturing. During his career, he has been involved in business transformation, growth initiatives, project development and customer-focused operations across several major Indian business groups and organisations associated with ICICI, Tata, Reliance, Birla and Bharti, among others. His professional experience includes working on consumer-facing businesses, large-scale projects and growth strategies. At Devgn CineX, he will be responsible for the company’s growth strategy, expansion plans, innovation initiatives and efforts to enhance customer experience. Commenting on the appointment, Ajay Devgn, Promoter, Devgn CineX, said, ...

2 weeks have passed since the release of Mirzapur The Movie and it continues to remain rock-steady. One of its lead actors, Divyenndu, appears to be gearing up for yet another interesting turn in his career. After making his presence felt across films and streaming projects in 2026, industry buzz suggests that the actor could next headline an ambitious period drama, which is currently in production. The yet-untitled project is being produced by Endemol, and while the makers have kept details surrounding the film and Divyenndu’s character tightly under wraps, sources suggest that the actor will be seen in a striking, never-seen-before avatar. If the development is indeed true, the period drama would mark yet another unexplored space for the versatile performer. 2026 has already emerged as a significant year for Divyenndu. The actor has enjoyed the success of Peddi and Mirzapur The Movie, while also making an impact in the streaming space with Netflix’s Glory. The varied slate has once ...

The Government of India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has reconstituted the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). As per an official notification dated September 16, 2026, the reconstituted Board will come into effect immediately and will remain in place for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier. Bollywood Hungama has learned these members will constitute the Revising Committee of the CBFC. The notification has been issued in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 3(1) of the Cinematograph Act, 1952, read with Rule 3 of the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules, 2024. The new CBFC Board comprises 18 members from varied fields, including cinema, music, literature and the arts. Among the prominent names on the list are actors Suniel Shetty and Pankaj Tripathi, actress Preity Zinta, filmmaker Priyadarshan, musician Ricky Kej, singer Hansraj Hans, filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda and actor-director Rupali Ganguly. The complete list of me...

The trailer of The Vvaan, which is just released, expands on the world introduced in the film’s teaser, offering a closer look at its folklore-based setting and the supernatural elements at the centre of the story. The film is set around a forest and draws from Indian folk traditions while combining elements of fantasy, adventure and mystery. The trailer gives a glimpse into a world shaped by ancient beliefs and supernatural forces. It also introduces the characters played by Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah, who are paired together for the first time. Their characters appear to find themselves caught up in events connected to the mysterious world surrounding the forest. Along with the folklore and supernatural elements, the trailer features action, romance, humour and moments of spectacle. It also suggests that the story will move between the characters’ personal journeys and the larger mystery connected to the world of Vvaan. The film is looking to bring together several genres while...

On Saturday, September 12, Indian global superstar Diljit Dosanjh made history as the first Punjabi artist to headline Wembley Stadium. The concert, promoted by Live Nation, SOLD OUT in fewer than 48 hours. During the momentous performance, Dosanjh announced a concert at the world’s largest stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, for November 21, 2026. The EU/UK leg of the AURA WORLD TOUR will wrap up this week with shows in Birmingham on September 18 and Manchester on September 20. The run follows Dosanjh’s record-breaking sold-out North American stadium and arena tour. The 15-date tour, which included two nights at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City that marked Dosanjh as the venue’s first-ever Punjabi headliner, broke Dosanjh’s previously held record for biggest North American tour by a Punjabi artist. The shows sold over 225,000 tickets and generated over $32 million. This spring, Dosanjh returned to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk abou...

Vijay Varma has confirmed that Matka King will return for a second season. The actor shared the update on social media, putting an end to speculation surrounding a cryptic post he had shared a day earlier. On Tuesday, Vijay had posted a picture expressing gratitude to spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and hinted that he was beginning a new journey. The post led fans to speculate about which of his upcoming projects he was referring to. The actor has now revealed that the project is the second season of Prime Video’s Matka King. Vijay shared a selfie from the production office, posing in front of the Matka King poster, with the caption, “At the office for…” He followed it with a picture of the script for the first episode of the upcoming season. Titled “Season 2 x Episode 1: Ek Aur Baazi”, the episode has been created and written by Abhay Koranne. Sharing the script, Vijay wrote, “Ek aur baazi ;)” while the show’s title theme played in the background. Vijay is set to repris...