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The Vvaan teaser out: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia lead a visually stunning fantasy folklore spectacle

The teaser of the large-screen fantasy folklore spectacle The Vvaan lets you into the larger-than-life entertainer that takes Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia into a mystical folklore world. Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, the teaser of The Vvaan opens doors to a world rarely seen in the mainstream Hindi commercial space, a visually stunning fantasy folklore spectacle rooted in mystery, ancient beliefs and the supernatural. Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in their fresh on-screen pairing, the teaser offers an exciting peek into a world that immediately leaves you wanting to know more. A forbidden forest governed by a chilling rule: “Suryast ke baad, Vvaan mein pravesh karna varjit hai.” What immediately stands out is the grand visual scale of The Vvaan. The upcoming film takes on fantasy folklore on a scale not often seen in Bollywood’s commercial space, creating a universe made for a big-screen watch! This combination of captivating imagery, immersive visua...
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EXCLUSIVE: Toxic Hindi version faces CBFC cuts; abusive dialogue to child muted, drug scene reduced, ‘obscene’ dialogue replaced

The much-awaited film, Toxic, will be released tomorrow, and strong advance sales make it clear that excitement is tremendous. While the original Kannada version was censored way back on August 13, the certification of the Hindi dubbed version took some time. Finally, it was completed today, August 25, that is, just a day before the release. In this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cuts given to the Yash-starrer’s Hindi version. To begin with, an ‘abusive’ word was asked to be replaced. An ‘offensive’ dialogue in the first half and an ‘abusive’ dialogue uttered to a child in the second half were asked to be muted. A scene of drug abuse content was reduced as per the instructions of the Examining Committee of the CBFC. An ‘obscene’ dialogue in the second half of the film was asked to be replaced. Lastly, the statutory warning was mentioned in Tamil and it was asked to be replaced in Hindi. Once these changes were made, Toxic's Hindi version was passed with a...
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EXCLUSIVE: Haiwaan director Priyadarshan reveals how he helped Saif Ali Khan portray a visually challenged man

Haiwaan's trailer has finally been released, and it gives a closer look at Saif Ali Khan's role in the film. The trailer revealed that Saif is playing a visually disabled character who is being hunted by Akshay Kumar. This is the first time that Saif is playing the role of a visually challenged character. Director Priyadarshan has now opened up about the actor playing the part. He revealed that he had a simple piece of advice for Saif: keep your eyes open. “The first thing I told him was, ‘Open your eyes completely, do not blink and think in your mind that you can't see.’ Saif said, ‘This is the best advice I ever got,'" Priyadarshan said. “For years, we have seen people acting blind, and we feel a little artificial about it. Because I have seen blind people much more confident. When I went to the blind school, I couldn't believe those boys were blind, because they move as if they can see everything,” he said, adding that he has observed visually challenged pe...
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Netflix unveils Gandhari Trailer starring Taapsee Pannu as a mother on a mission

Netflix has unveiled the trailer of Gandhari, an action-thriller starring Taapsee Pannu as Bani, a mother whose daughter is abducted. The film, written and produced by Kanika Dhillon and directed by Devashish Makhija. a Set in the fictional town of Joypurra, the trailer introduces a world shaped by fear, silence and the mysterious Behrupiyas, who are an important part of the town's cultural identity. As the investigation into Bani's daughter's disappearance raises disturbing questions, she decides to take matters into her own hands and sets out to bring her daughter home. The story follows Bani as she navigates hidden truths, growing danger and unexpected alliances. The film combines action and suspense with themes of courage, sacrifice and determination.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Taapsee Pannu plays one of the film's central characters, while Ishwak Singh portrays Gokul, a father dealing with the disappearance of h...
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Arshad Warsi starrer Jeevan Bheema Yojana locks September 4 release

Arshad Warsi is set to take on his first-ever double role on the big screen with Jeevan Bheema Yojana, which will now release worldwide in cinemas on September 4, 2026. The film was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on August 28. The makers have now confirmed September 4 as the final theatrical release date, as the film enters the final phase of its promotional campaign. A new poster announcing the release date has also been unveiled. Directed by Abhishek Dogra, Jeevan Bheema Yojana features Arshad Warsi in two contrasting roles — Jeevan and Bheema. The cast also includes Sanjeeda Shaikh, Vijay Raaz, Pooja Chopra, Bijendra Kala and the late Atul Parchure. Presented and produced by Starbeam Ventures Limited (formerly Blue God Entertainment Limited), the film blends dark comedy, crime and suspense against the backdrop of an unusual case of mistaken identity. The story revolves around Jeevan, a debt-ridden common man whose life changes after he encounters his dangerous lookalike, Bheema....
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The Traitors 2 controversy: Parul Gulati’s “gut feeling” under scanner after Shahneel Gill, Krystle D’Souza make “match-fixing” allegations

The ongoing drama surrounding The Traitors India Season 2 has taken a new turn, with contestants Shahneel Gill and Krystle D’Souza making allegations about a contestant allegedly receiving inside information during the game. While neither contestant named Parul Gulati directly in their initial statements, their comments appeared to point towards the actress, whose repeated “gut feelings” about the Traitors have already sparked discussion among viewers. In a video shared on Instagram, Shahneel alleged that one contestant's “shadow” — a production-assigned person responsible for assisting contestants with their requirements — was allegedly paid to leak information from inside the game. She questioned how the contestant's “gut feeling” about the Traitors repeatedly turned out to be accurate. Shahneel claimed that contestants initially believed they were witnessing an unusual level of intuition, but alleged that the “gut had a source”. She also described the alleged practice as un...
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Akshay Kumar begins shooting for alien action thriller Samuk

Akshay Kumar has officially gone into alien territory. The actor has begun shooting for his much-awaited survival-action thriller Samuk, marking the reunion of him and producer-filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah for their seventh collaboration. Directed by Kanishk Varma, the film has gone on floors in London and is being mounted as a large-scale Pan-India theatrical release with global production ambitions. According to industry sources, Akshay Kumar began filming for Samuk on August 23, 2026. As per an earlier report by Variety, the shooting was expected to commence in London as the makers are expected to shoot approximately 90 per cent of the film in the England capital, with the remaining portions planned in Mumbai. The production is being executed as one continuous schedule rather than being divided into multiple shooting legs. The film, which has been in development for over two years, combines military realism, survival horror and alien mythology. The makers have brought together an ...
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