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The best ending for Drishyam is NO Drishyam 4. Why Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Pathak are RIGHT to end the blockbuster franchise

At a time when Bollywood is obsessed with franchises and cinematic universes, Drishyam: The Conclusion has proved that knowing when to end a successful story could be as important as knowing how to begin one. The phenomenal success of Drishyam The Conclusion has once again demonstrated the extraordinary popularity of Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar. Released on October 2, the suspense thriller has emerged as one of the biggest Bollywood successes of 2026, crossing the Rs. 500 crore mark at the worldwide box office. At a time when even star-studded entertainers are struggling to justify their budgets, Drishyam The Conclusion has proved that an engaging story, memorable characters and clever writing can still bring audiences to cinemas in huge numbers. Going by conventional Bollywood logic, this should be the perfect opportunity to announce Drishyam 4. After all, why would any producer willingly discontinue a franchise capable of generating hundreds of crores? Yet, director Abhishek P...
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Kirti Kulhari’s production debut Kinaare to premiere at Dharamshala International Film Festival

Acclaimed actor Kirti Kulhari is all set for a career milestone as she takes her maiden feature production, Kinaare, to the upcoming edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF). Written and directed by the Qadri brothers (Akbar & Azam Qadri), Kinaare will premiere at DIFF and it marks a deeply personal chapter for Kulhari as she steps into the role of a producer. She has backed the feature under her banner Kintsukuroi Films along with co-producers Abhishek Koka and Maansi Guptey. Led by an ensemble principal cast featuring Kulhari alongside Rajeev Siddhartha, Alka Amin, and Ravi Taneja, the film promises an intimate, lingering cinematic experience. Set against the backdrop of a village near Delhi, Kinaare follows Amina (played by Kulhari), a single woman whose life is devoted to caring for her aging parents and tending to her home. Her routine is upended by a surprise visit from her cousin brother (Azam) after 15 years—unearthing a past that once fractured the fa...
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Rajpal Yadav deposits Rs 2 crores in cheque bounce case; Supreme Court refers dispute to mediation

The Supreme Court on Thursday referred Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s long-running cheque bounce dispute with Murli Projects Private Limited to mediation after he deposited Rs 2 crores with the Court as part payment of the outstanding dues. The Bench asked both parties to explore an amicable settlement for the remaining amount. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi noted that Yadav had earlier proposed selling his ancestral property to arrange the balance payment. The Court, however, said the parties should attempt to resolve the dispute through mediation before proceeding further with the matter. The actor and the counsel representing Murli Projects agreed to the proposal. The case has now been referred to the Supreme Court Mediation Centre. Supreme Court asks Rajpal Yadav and complainant to explore settlement During the hearing, the Bench observed that Yadav had reached a point where he was considering selling his ancestral property to sett...
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Vidya Balan to open Indian Film Festival of Perth as chief guest in January 2027

The inaugural Indian Film Festival of Perth (IFFP) will be held from January 22 to 24, 2027, with actor Vidya Balan announced as the Chief Guest. She will officially open the first edition of the festival, which aims to introduce audiences in Western Australia to the diversity of Indian cinema. The festival marks a new addition to the celebration of Indian films in Australia. It is being organised by the team behind the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) and the Indian Film Festival of Sydney (IFFS). With established platforms in Melbourne and Sydney, the Perth edition aims to expand the reach of Indian cinema, provide opportunities for filmmakers and audiences to connect, and strengthen cultural ties between India and Western Australia. The announcement of the festival coincided with the visit of Western Australia's Premier, Hon Roger Cook MLA, to India. The initiative reflects the growing cultural and creative links between the two regions and aims to encourage further cul...
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BREAKING: Jailer 2 ends with the promise of third part; Hrithik Roshan's massy special appearance has a Chulbul Pandey connection (Spoilers ahead)

The much awaited film Jailer 2 finally released today and has opened on a great note. The first film was highly remembered not just for superstar Rajinikanth's massy performance, songs and elevation moments but also for its various special appearances. The same continues in Jailer 2 as well. However, there's one more exciting cameo this time, that too by none other than Hrithik Roshan. Warning: Spoilers ahead. There were reports already floating pre-release that Hrithik will be seen in Jailer 2. The reports turned out to be true. Hrithik appears at a crucial juncture in the film and helps out Tiger Muthuvel Pandian, played by Rajinikanth. He plays a cool, suave character named Roddy. Roddy confesses that Tiger helped him out 20 years ago and hence, he's forever indebted to him. Hrithik also speaks Tamil and it makes for a great watch. Interestingly, Hrithik Roshan tucks his sunglasses behind his shirt collar, instantly reminding one of Chulbul Pandey (Salman Khan) and his ...
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BREAKING: Ramayana is Ranbir Kapoor's second film after Animal to be 3 hours+; gets PG-13 rating in USA

The grand Diwali release, Ramayana, is three weeks away from release, and the excitement is steadily building up with each passing day. It's going to have the biggest release for an Indian film ever globally and the makers have been steadily working towards it. In a significant development, the censor process in the United States of America has been completed. The Motion Picture Association has passed Ramayana with a PG-13 rating. This rating is similar to U/A in India and means that some material maybe inappropriate for children below the age of 13. As per the Motion Picture Association website, Ramayana was awarded the said rating due to 'sequences of strong violence and action, and some bloody images'. The other major development is that Ramayana has been passed internationally with a runtime of more than 3 hours. As per the website of IMAX, the duration of the film is 3 hours and 15 minutes. However, as per trade sources, the English version of Ramayana is expected to ...
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Kriti Sanon to headline out-and-out horror project backed by Maddock Films, marking their NINTH collaboration

Kriti Sanon is reportedly set to explore a new genre with an upcoming horror film backed by Maddock Films. According to a source close to the development, the actress has locked the project following her recent appearances in Cocktail 2 and Tere Ishk Mein. The upcoming film is said to be an out-and-out horror project, marking a departure from Maddock Films’ horror-comedy franchise and its previous supernatural offerings. Details about the film, including its title, director and release timeline, are currently under wraps. Kriti Sanon to explore pure horror A source close to the development revealed that Sanon has been keen to experiment with different genres and will now take on a full-fledged horror film as the lead. “After receiving praise for her performances in Cocktail 2 and Tere Ishk Mein, Kriti Sanon has finally locked her next project. She’s always been keen to explore different genres, and this time, she’s stepping into the world of pure horror with a large-scale film produce...
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