Entertainment

Rashami Desai is returning to television with ‘Sayoneee’, saying she waited for a role that offered purpose rather than accepting unsuitable projects. The show, starring Janhavi Soni and Gautam Singh Vig, explores love, trust and equality, and premieres September 23

Namrata Shirodkar shared glimpses of a relaxed afternoon filled with laughter, conversations and family time, followed by Ganpati visarjan. The actress posted pictures from her home, dressed in orange traditional attire, and shared a message of gratitude, love and happiness.

This week’s OTT lineup features a mix of films and series across genres, including Suriya’s family drama Vishwanath & Sons, Taapsee Pannu’s action thriller Gandhari, R Madhavan’s G.D.N, teen drama Crew Girl and Zakir Khan’s latest stand-up special.

Actor Jason Isaacs, who played Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise, wished Tom Felton on his birthday with a heartfelt Instagram note. Isaacs also asked the New York audience of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to sing for Felton.

Venkatesh-starrer Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 - AK 47, directed by Trivikram, will now release worldwide on October 9. The makers had earlier announced an October 2 release. The film also features Srinidhi Shetty and Rohith Nara.

Actor Nani has sought Telangana government permission to watch The Paradise premiere with audiences at a theatre on Hyderabad’s RTC X Roads. The actor said experiencing cinema alongside fans was special and assured authorities that safety protocols would be followed.

Ram Pothineni has wrapped the second schedule of his directorial debut #RAPO23 with a massive night action sequence. The psychological action thriller, set in a neo-noir world, features cinematography by Thirunavukarasu and music by Sam C S.

Actress Shilpa Shirodkar reunited with sister and former actress Namrata Shirodkar after nine months, sharing a selfie and describing her as a special person. Shilpa said the sisters should not let so much time pass before meeting again, highlighting their close bond

Parineeti Chopra praised husband Raghav Chadha’s romantic social media message supporting her upcoming OTT series ‘Shaque: Trust No One’. Calling it a sweet surprise, she said his thoughtful gesture boosted her mood and reminded her of his constant support

Makers of director Ramesh Varma’s mythological epic Mahaveer Karna have unveiled the first-look poster of Raghava Lawrence as Karna, marking the actor’s debut in the mythological genre and generating excitement among fans.

Tamannaah Bhatia said the Chhath Puja song Chhathi Maiya in upcoming film Vvaan presents the festival with authenticity and respect, claiming it is the first time Hindi cinema has showcased the festival in such a manner.

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan arrived in Gujarat ahead of the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia. He visited the Statue of Unity and enjoyed local delicacies including thepla, before receiving the National Award for his performance in Chandu Champion.

Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Raaka’, directed by Atlee, has set a Guinness World Record for “Most People Motion-Captured in Real-Time”, with 37 performers captured simultaneously. Allu Arjun and Atlee received the Guinness World Records certificate as the makers announced the achievement

Kareena Kapoor Khan called best friend Amrita Arora a "poet" after receiving a heartfelt birthday wish from her. Amrita shared a throwback picture and penned a poem, while Karisma Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra also wished Kareena on her 46th birthday

Nandita Das marked seven years of her 2018 biographical drama ‘Manto’ with a social media post recalling her journey with the film. She also promoted her book ‘Manto & I’, while fans shared memories and appreciation for the Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas wished Kareena Kapoor Khan on her 46th birthday, calling her one of a kind. The actresses, once portrayed as Bollywood rivals, have shared screen space in Aitraaz and have maintained over the years that there is no bad blood.

Director Srikanth Odela said the story of Nani-starrer The Paradise was inspired by several real-life incidents he witnessed while growing up in Telangana. Nani described the film as his most tiring project, while dismissing reports of underwater sequences.

Allu Arjun wished ‘Raaka’ director Atlee on his birthday, praising the filmmaker’s vision and calibre. The actor said he was looking forward to creating more magic with Atlee as their upcoming film, also starring Deepika Padukone, generates anticipation

Actress Sharvari recalled growing up watching iconic Rajshri songs and said working with Sooraj Barjatya on Yeh Prem Mol Liya gave her a deeper understanding of how songs advance a film’s story, emotions and family connections beyond choreography.

Hyderabad will host Jaikaar, a spiritual music concert featuring singer Nikhar Juneja, at HITEX Exhibition Centre on October 2. The event will offer devotional music, dining and charitable giving, with net proceeds supporting Mahavir International’s initiatives in education, healthcare and skill development.

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has received a special proclamation from Ohio, recognising his over four-decade contribution to cinema and the stage performance of ‘Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane’. Kher thanked Governor Mike DeWine and Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel for the honour

Megastar Chiranjeevi has revealed that he plays Kadiri Kalidas in director Bobby Kolli’s upcoming action entertainer ‘Kaaka’. The film, featuring Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj, blends action, family emotions and drama and is scheduled for a Sankranthi 2027 release

Nagaland-set film “Angh”, directed by Theja Rio, won TIFF 2026’s Platform Competition, earning automatic eligibility for the 2027 Oscars’ International Feature Film category. The debut feature explores tradition, faith, family and cultural transformation through an Indigenous Naga perspective

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan reflected on life’s continuous lessons, including medical science, morality, knowledge and music, in a blog post. The actor said learning never stops, whether at the “circle of KBC” or the broader “circle of life”