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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...

Mrunal Thakur neither confirms nor denies Raaka casting rumours, says film announcements will come on social media

Mrunal Thakur has addressed speculation about her possible involvement in Allu Arjun and Atlee’s upcoming film Raaka, but has stopped short of confirming whether she is part of the project. In a recent interview with HT City, the actor responded to questions about the rumours while keeping the focus on her latest release, Pooja Meri Jaan. When asked directly if she was doing Raaka, Mrunal laughed and said, “I like how you assume that I am doing Raaka.” She added that she would announce her upcoming projects through her social media accounts, saying, “The announcement of upcoming films, I will make it on social networking sites soon, so that we put a full stop to all these rumours.” Mrunal Thakur wants to enjoy the process of acting Beyond the speculation surrounding her next projects, Mrunal spoke about her approach to choosing films and learning from each experience. She said, “I just want to enjoy the process. Because an experiment is like aim, apparatus, observation, conclusion, th...

Banita Sandhu set to play British-born Indian environmentalist in Akshay Kumar’s Samuk

Banita Sandhu has reportedly joined the cast of Akshay Kumar’s upcoming sci-fi action-survival thriller Samuk. Directed by Kanishk Varma, the film is currently being shot in London and is expected to feature Sandhu in a key role. According to sources, Sandhu will play a British-born Indian environmentalist who becomes involved in a mission that takes her into unexpected circumstances. However, further details about her character and the film’s storyline are being kept under wraps. Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under Sunshine Pictures and co-produced by Aashin A. Shah, Samuk marks Akshay Kumar and Shah’s collaboration after 13 years. The film is being mounted as a theatrical project and combines elements of science fiction, action and survival. Banita Sandhu joins an eclectic cast Sandhu has worked across Hindi and international projects since making her acting debut with Shoojit Sircar’s October. She later appeared in films including Sardar Udham and Main Vaapas Aaunga, besides feat...

Sidharth Malhotra suffers leg injury, shares photo with a witty note!

Actor Sidharth Malhotra has reportedly fractured his leg and given fans a glimpse of his injury through social media. The actor shared a photograph of his injured limb covered in plaster on Instagram Stories, accompanying it with a humorous caption. “I took 'break a leg' tooo seriously,” Sidharth wrote, adding a light-hearted touch to the update. The actor has not shared further details about how the injury occurred or how long his recovery might take. The post comes shortly after Sidharth and his wife, actor Kiara Advani, announced that they are expecting their second child, bringing another personal milestone into the spotlight. Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani announce second pregnancy On October 7, Sidharth and Kiara announced that they were expecting their second child through a joint Instagram post. The couple shared a photograph featuring baby booties, accompanied by the caption, “Blessed once again…” The announcement came after the birth of their daughter, Saraayah, ...

EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan's birthday to witness a KING-sized BLAST; Siddharth Anand gears up to launch EXPLOSIVE teaser on November 2

The Siddharth Anand directed King is among the most awaited films of 2026 as it marks the return of Shah Rukh Khan to the big screen after 3 long years. The action-packed thriller is touted to be one of the most expensive films ever made, with a reported cost of production of Rs. 450 crores, and the insiders can't stop raving about the scale of this Siddharth Anand entertainer. With just 70 days left for its big theatrical release all across the globe, Bollywood Hungama has an earth-shattering update on King. According to very reliable insiders, Siddharth Anand is all set to unleash an action-packed teaser of King on Shah Rukh Khan's birthday - 2nd November 2026. "It's a birthday gift from team King to all Shah Rukh Khan fans, and Siddharth Anand is going to deliver a new SRK experience. The teaser cut is apparently mind-blowing with Shah Rukh Khan like never before, delivering larger-than-life dialogues with style and suave," a source told Bollywood Hungama disc...

Ramesh Taurani recalls Alka Yagnik’s rise in the ’90s: “She was getting the most songs”

Producer Ramesh Taurani recently reflected on the changing dynamics of Hindi film music in the 1990s and recalled how Alka Yagnik emerged as one of the most sought-after female playback singers of the decade. Taurani was speaking alongside his brother Kumar Taurani on Komal Nahta’s Game Changers: The Music Series. Discussing the music landscape of the period, Ramesh Taurani recalled that established voices such as Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle continued to be important choices for filmmakers, while a new generation of singers was gaining prominence. “Back then, Lata Ji and Asha Ji were already established. When we used to make music, Lata Ji was our first preference, followed by Alka and Anuradha,” Taurani said. He went on to recall the emergence of singers including Kumar Sanu, Anuradha Paudwal, Alka Yagnik and Udit Narayan. According to him, films such as Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Aashiqui, Saajan and Phool Aur Kaante helped establish the new voices in the industry as their songs be...

Jailer 2 Hindi release: Makers clarify Rajinikanth-starrer will hit theatres on October 15; say, “There has been no change”

The team of Jailer 2 has issued an official clarification regarding reports surrounding the Hindi theatrical release of the Rajinikanth-starrer. Addressing recent speculation that the Hindi version may not release in theatres as planned, the makers have confirmed that the film will arrive in cinemas on Thursday, October 15, 2026, alongside its other language versions. The clarification comes after reports suggested that the Hindi version of Jailer 2 could face restrictions over the gap between its theatrical release and OTT premiere. Some reports linked the situation to a four-week OTT window, reportedly connected to a larger digital rights deal. National multiplex chains such as PVR INOX and Cinepolis are generally associated with an eight-week theatrical-to-OTT window for Hindi films. This led to speculation that the Hindi version of Jailer 2 could have a limited theatrical presence, particularly in the Hindi-speaking market. Jailer 2 team confirms October 15 Hindi release Putting t...