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Sid Sriram’s Tamil pop single SOL, produced with Mike Will-Made It and backed by Warner Music India, fuses music, visuals, and hybrid dance. The singer also announced his first-ever India tour.
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Ananya Panday wowed fans with her traditional saree look for Ganesh Chaturthi. Dressed in green and gold, she shared festive pictures online while continuing her journey in Bollywood with acclaimed performances.
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Mammootty’s much-awaited film Kalamkaval, directed by Jithin K Jose, unveiled its teaser, raising high expectations. With suspenseful visuals and rumours of an October 9 release, fans eagerly await Mammootty’s unique role.
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Shilpa Shirodkar’s first look from supernatural thriller Jatadhara has been unveiled. The actress calls her role, Shobha, “complex and intriguing,” as the film marks Sonakshi Sinha’s Telugu debut with a stellar ensemble.
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Teja Sajja’s Mirai trailer introduces a gripping fantasy thriller with dark powers, nine mystical books, and a Superyodha’s destiny. Directed by Karthik Gattamaneni, the pan-Indian film releases worldwide on September 12.
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Filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan announced her YouTube talent show “Aunty Kisko Bola”, featuring Sajid Khan and Sunita Ahuja as the first judges. The show will spotlight women’s talents, with weekly guest judges. Farah also teased special appearances in upcoming episodes.
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On Vinayaka Chavithi, makers of Bad Boy Karthik released My Dear Janatha, sung by Hema Chandra. With Naga Shaurya’s vibrant presence, the melodious track adds fresh buzz to the film.
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ZEE5 brings Tamil superhit Maaman to the Telugu and Kannada audience this Vinayaka Chavithi. Starring Soori and Aishwarya Lekshmi, the Prashanth Pandiyaraj directorial is a family drama exploring love, marriage, and responsibility.
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Draupathi 2, starring Richard Rishi and directed by Mohan G, explores the 14th-century rule of Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III. A Tamil-Telugu historical action drama, it is set for release this year.
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Super Good Films’ 99th production Makutam, Vishal’s 35th film, directed by Ravi Arasu, unveiled its first look poster featuring three striking avatars, with Dushara Vijayan and Anjali playing key roles alongside him.
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Ushaswini Films’ investigative thriller Karmanye Vadhikaraste, starring Brahmaji, Shatru, and Master Mahendran, releases September 19. Inspired by real incidents, the Amar Deep Challapalli directorial blends mystery, action, and thought-provoking drama.
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The audio of Bontha Ramu’s debut film Mr Ramu was launched in Hyderabad. Directed by Ajay Koundinya, the film blends entertainment with a message on child kidnappings, featuring Ajay Ghosh and Jabardasth Apparao.
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Two new polio cases have been confirmed in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising Pakistan’s 2025 tally to 23. The highly infectious disease persists in hard-to-reach areas with low vaccine acceptance, despite ongoing nationwide eradication efforts by health authorities and partners
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On Super Dancer Chapter 5, Janhvi Kapoor recalled Sridevi’s powerful “rage dance” from Lamhe while praising a contestant’s performance. Promoting Param Sundari, she was joined by Sidharth Malhotra, who also lauded the act.
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Nara Rohith’s Sundarakanda, directed by Venkatesh Nimmalapudi, has been cleared with a U/A certificate by the CBFC. The romantic drama, featuring dual love stories, releases on August 27, coinciding with Ganesh Chaturthi.
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At the Madharaasi trailer launch, Sivakarthikeyan joked that Anirudh should remain single if it means more hit songs, while also praising the composer as an inspiration on handling success.
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Researchers at IIT Madras have developed a low-cost chip-based device that rapidly detects bacterial resistance to antibiotics within three hours. The innovation promises faster diagnosis, reduced misuse of antibiotics, and improved treatment options, particularly for rural healthcare facilities
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The trailer of Rise & Fall, hosted by Ashneer Grover, showcases the clash between Rulers in luxury and Workers in hardship. Featuring 16 celebrities, the Banijay Asia show premieres Sept 6 on MX Player.
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Kannada actor Dinesh Mangaluru, known for his roles in KGF Chapter 1 and Chapter 2, passed away at 55 after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife and two sons.
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Actor Sonu Sood shared a video of an elderly Maharashtrian lady singing a Ganpati bhajan. Known for uplifting local talent, Sonu continues to combine travel moments with his humanitarian work.
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Actress Mouni Roy shared a video of her performance on Gali Gali in a golden outfit. Currently shooting for Madhur Bhandarkar’s The Wives, she continues to balance films, TV, and social media buzz.
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Manoj Bajpayee stars in Netflix’s Inspector Zende, streaming September 5. Inspired by a true story, the film follows the cop’s pursuit of the “Swimsuit Killer,” Carl Bhojraj, played by Jim Sarbh.
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Prime Video’s Do You Wanna Partner, starring Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty, premieres on September 12. The Dharmatic Entertainment series follows two friends launching a craft beer start-up, celebrating ambition, jugaad, and female friendship.
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Raam Reddy’s The Fable (Jugnuma in Hindi), starring Manoj Bajpayee, will release theatrically on September 12. Presented by Anurag Kashyap and Guneet Monga, the film has won major festival honours worldwide.