Mirzapur: The Movie becomes first Bollywood album to adopt Universal Music India’s ‘Hear It First’ model

From the dusty streets of Mirzapur to the big screen, one of India's most famous streaming series is getting ready for its biggest story yet.After three well-received seasons and a fan base that has turned characters like Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Pandit, and Munna Bhaiya into popular culture icons, the series is making its first move to cinemas with Mirzapur: The Movie.

Before its cinema release, Mirzapur: The Movie is making history with its music as well.

Today, the full soundtrack of Mirzapur: The Movie was released under Excel Music, which is a new music label by Excel Entertainment.

This was done as part of Universal Music India’s 'Hear It First' initiative.Under this plan, new music will be available to special subscribers on music platforms in India for a short time, after which it will be available to all fans who use regular, ad-supported tiers.

This makes Mirzapur: The Movie the first ever Bollywood movie soundtrack to do this.

Vishal Ramchandani, CEO of Excel Entertainment, says, “Creating a stronger paid music system is important for the long-term growth of the Indian music industry.

'Hear It First' gives fans another reason to subscribe while helping artists and labels more.As we build Excel Music, we want to lead the way in supporting our industry’s growth, and it's exciting that Mirzapur: The Movie is the first Bollywood album to take this step.”

Universal Music India’s 'Hear It First' initiative gives paying music subscribers early access to big new releases, and helps support the growing paid music system in India.

With Mirzapur: The Movie becoming the first Bollywood film album to adopt this model, it marks a big change in how music from films is released.

It creates a special early access moment for paying subscribers before making the music available to the rest of the audience.This is a big turning point in how Hindi film music is enjoyed in the Indian music scene, and Excel Movies is leading this change.

Produced by Excel Entertainment, Mirzapur: The Movie is set to hit the cinemas on 4 September 2026.

It brings together the franchise's beloved characters and fan favorites like Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal, Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Abhishek Banerjee.The movie also introduces new characters to the Mirzapur world, such as the popular Jitendra Kumar, known as Jeetu Bhaiya in the digital world, and the show’s current star—Ravi Kishan.

As the world of Mirzapur prepares to take its biggest leap yet—moving from a streaming hit to a cinema experience—its music release strategy is also making headlines for the right reasons.

Daayra trailer out: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran face off on opposite sides of justice in Meghna Gulzar’s thriller

The trailer for *Daayra* is now out, giving a compelling first glimpse into a story where truth is never clear-cut, justice can mean different things, and every choice brings its own results.It will be shown in cinemas on 18th September 2026, and it's directed by Meghna Gulzar.The story is written by Yash Keswani, Sima Agarwal, and Meghna Gulzar herself.It looks at crime, justice, and punishment through a detailed, emotional, and intense narrative.

Inspired by real events, *Daayra* takes place after a crime that shook the country and caused a lot of anger.

It sets off a chain of events and two separate investigations.As the search for the truth continues, two top police officers — Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran — find themselves dealing with the same system but approaching their duty and ideas of justice in completely different ways, and they end up on opposite sides of a case that challenges the very idea of right and wrong.

The trailer shows a realistic and tense story, with new revelations that change how we see the case.

The sharp and thought-provoking conversations in the film raise tough questions about truth and justice.It also looks beyond the crime itself and explores how people see things and the stories that form around it.At its core, *Daayra* asks questions that don’t have easy answers.It questions how fast a story can turn into a verdict, who gets to decide what justice looks like when everyone has their own opinion, and what we choose to believe when we are just watching.

The trailer also gives a look at the wider cast, including powerful performances by Jitendra Joshi, Kshitee Jog, Kanwaljeet Singh, Sandeep Kulkarni, and Trupti Khamkar.

These actors add even more emotional depth to a story that's built around conflicting viewpoints, tough decisions, and the aftermath of what people choose to do.

Kareena Kapoor Khan shared, “What I loved about working with Meghna is that she makes you question everything you think you know about a character.

There’s a lot of thought behind every detail, but she never takes away your instinct as an actor.Playing DCP Ajooni Kohli stayed with me because she pushed me into a space I hadn’t really explored before, and at this stage in my career, that’s always exciting.And then to have Prithviraj opposite me was such a pleasure.He’s an incredibly intelligent actor — very present, very instinctive — and there was an ease to working together that I really enjoyed.This was one of those films where the people you’re surrounded by make the experience that much richer.”

Prithviraj Sukumaran said, “What drew me to DCP Raman Kumar was the complexity beneath his composed exterior and the questions he finds himself grappling with during the investigation.

What I admire is how the film maintains that objectivity right till the very end, allowing the audience to form their own perspective.Meghna Gulzar is a filmmaker whose craft I have closely followed, and *Daayra* gave me the opportunity to work with her.It was a rewarding experience, and working with Kareena made the journey even more special.I hope the audience connects with the world we have created — a story that is gripping and deeply human.”

Director Meghna Gulzar said, “*Daayra* doesn’t sit comfortably in black and white.

It explores the grey and dismantles it.As a filmmaker, that grey space is always challenging, and yet compelling — where characters make choices, live with them, and the audience is left to engage with what unfolds.The main protagonists of *Daayra* are brought to life with towering performances by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran.I’m grateful that I got this dynamic combination of actors, along with an exceptional ensemble cast, to explore the delicate lines of law and justice that traverse the story of *Daayra*.I am very excited to share this world of grey with the audience and welcome them into it.”

Amrita Pandey, CEO of Junglee Pictures, said, “At Junglee Pictures, we have always gravitated towards stories that come from the world around us, particularly those inspired by true events or real experiences.

*Daayra* has been a story we have developed closely with our writers and Meghna, and it is a film that feels deeply relevant to the times we live in, while approaching its subject with the sensitivity it deserves.”

It is also a strong crime thriller that focuses on conflict, moral issues, tough decisions, and two strong perspectives.

Having powerful actors like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran play these characters makes the story even more thrilling.Daayra is also our first co-production with PEN Studios, and we are happy to be working with them on this project.For our team, it is great to be working with Meghna for the third time after Talvar and Raazi.We really enjoyed making this film and hope the audiences feel as connected to it as we did.

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Jayantilal Gada, CMD, Pen Studios said, "Movies can be fun, but they can also make you think.Daayra is like that, and that's why it's special to us.Meghna Gulzar is a filmmaker who makes movies that are deep, thoughtful, and well-controlled.Her skill in telling a story with emotion and care is really impressive.Having two famous actors like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran adds more to the film, and both bring a lot of sincerity and emotion to their roles.It has been a pleasure to work with a studio like Junglee Pictures that values good content and meaningful stories.We hope Daayra not only holds your attention but also stays with you, making you think and talk about it long after the movie ends."

With Daayra, Meghna Gulzar brings together a complex story and a strong group of actors to explore the tough choices people face when their beliefs clash with the law.

Distributed by Pen Marudhar, Daayra releases in cinemas on September 18, 2026.

Toxic (Hindi) CRASHES 94% on Monday; Yash starrer heads towards one of the BIGGEST DISASTERS of all time with Rs. 3.5 cr. on Monday Box Office SHOCKER

After earning Rs.124 crores in its first five days, the movie "Toxic," directed by Geethu Mohandas and starring Yash, has seen a massive drop in earnings on the first Monday.Early estimates suggest it might make between Rs.3.25 crores and Rs.3.75 crores on the sixth day, raising the total to Rs.127.50 crores.

This is a drop of 94 percent compared to the opening day, which is one of the biggest drops ever recorded on a Monday.

The film is unlikely to reach the Rs.150 crore mark in Hindi, which is surprising considering it opened with a record of Rs.53.50 crores.

"Toxic" is expected to become one of the biggest disappointments in cinema history, with losses likely to be very high.

The performance of "Toxic" has been terrible, and the money collected so far mirrors that poor showing.

There is expected to be another drop on Tuesday, and the film is likely to leave the theaters by the second week due to a lack of audience turnout.

Subhash Ghai recalls fallout with Salman Khan before Yuvvraaj; says, “Salman was high, we had a scuffle, then his father scolded him”

 Subhash Ghai shared details about his past conflict with Salman Khan and how Salman's father, Salim Khan, stepped in after a disagreement.He talked about this while discussing his work with Salman on the 2008 movie Yuvvraaj.

Ghai explained that his professional relationship with Salman began after a bad incident at a party.

He said Salman was drinking alcohol and an argument started between them.The situation turned into a physical fight, but things were sorted out when Salim Khan intervened.

In a recent interview with Times Now, Ghai said, "Before we made the film, we had a fight.

We had a scuffle.Then his father scolded him."

He described the situation, saying, "We were at a party.

Salman was drunk.He was saying something wrong, and I told him, 'Don't say that.' He had some problem with me.He asked me, 'Why did you do this or that?' I told him it was my decision as a director.He started abusing me.I told him not to do that.We had a disagreement there."

Ghai said that the next day, Salim Khan called him and told him that Salman had spoken to his mother about the incident.

Salim said he had scolded Salman and sent him to Ghai's house to apologize.

"He came the very next day.

He politely apologized.After that, I fell in love with him because he respected his father so much.I let go of that issue.We often visited each other.After that, we did a film together," Ghai said.

Their reconciliation led to the making of Yuvvraaj, which also starred Anil Kapoor and Katrina Kaif.

However, the 2008 film didn't do well at the box office.

Ghai has also spoken positively about Salman's character, saying, "Salman Khan never gets nervous no matter what.

No matter the number of crises and problems in his life, he might become sad, but never nervous."

He also recalled Salman's decision to avoid media interviews during the promotions of Yuvvraaj.

Salman explained, "If you are saying, I will do it, but I usually don't because media interviews expect us to be politically correct.And if I end up saying something incorrect about the film, people or myself, it will become a huge controversy.I am happy alone and I like to stay away from the media."

Chandrachur Singh files FIR over alleged forgery of grandfather’s will, accuses family members

 Actor Chandrachur Singh has gone to the police about a long family problem regarding inheritance.He says that his grandfather's will was made up to stop his late father from getting his part of the family property.According to PTI, Singh has named his aunt Gaytri Devi, two cousins, and four other family members in the FIR.

The complaint was filed at the Rorawar police station in Aligarh on Friday.

Singh says that his grandfather, Thakur Harender Pal Singh, signed the will in 1997, but at that time he was very sick and not able to sign legal papers.He claims that the signature was fake.

Singh has also blamed his uncle Ganga Singh and other relatives for being involved in the forgery.

He says that because of this fake will, his father, Captain Baldev Singh, lost his share of the family property.

He also claims that his father was not in Aligarh when the will was supposedly written.

He also says that another uncle, Puniya Pratap Singh, died before Harender Pal Singh.

The complaint says that several valuable properties listed in the will were sold over the years.

Singh said on Friday evening that he had enough proof to support his claims.He also said he gave a statement to the police after the FIR was filed.

Gaytri Devi had previously denied the allegations.

Last year, she accused Chandrachur Singh of trying to falsely accuse her and said the will was real.

Singh’s father, Captain Baldev Singh, was a former Congress MLA from Aligarh city and died a few years ago.

The police have now started an investigation into the allegations.

The claims made by Chandrachur Singh in the FIR are just accusations at this point and have not been proven yet.

Chandrachur Singh has been in Hindi cinema for several years and is known for movies like Maachis, Kya Kehna, and Josh.

He acted with Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai in Josh.His filmography also includes Cuttputlli and other projects.

Abhishek Banerjee insists that Ranveer Singh as Hamza was “one of his best performances”; says, “It is more difficult than Khilji”

Months after the Dhurandhar duology came out, people in the film industry are still talking about how Ranveer Singh played Hamza.Actor Abhishek Banerjee has now shared his thoughts on the performance, saying it's one of the best he's ever seen.He also says that playing Hamza was even more challenging for an actor than Ranveer's role as Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat.

Abhishek Banerjee said, "Ranveer Singh's performance as Hamza was one of his best.

What he did, I think it's one of the best.I don't have anyone to compare with.It's his best."

When asked if he thought Ranveer's portrayal of Khilji was better than Hamza, Abhishek said that Hamza's role had different challenges for the actor.

"Trust me, this is more difficult than Khilji.As an actor, I can tell.I don't know if he'll agree with it or not.But Khilji, even if he didn't do it, someone else would have.Khilji would still be Khilji.But Hamza, no matter how good he is, you really have to be in it to get those emotions.Especially the scene where he starts killing for his sister.The rage, I haven't seen something like that in a long time," he said.

Abhishek explained that the key difference between the two characters is how much the actor's interpretation matters.

Khilji has a well-known historical identity and a big, bold personality, but Hamza needed Ranveer to build the character from scratch using emotions and expressions.The performance also included a lot of physical acting, voice changes, and facial expressions that helped show Hamza's anger.

The emotional journey of Hamza, especially the scenes in Dhurandhar: The Revenge with his sister, played a big role.

Ranveer's acting, especially his physicality and rage, became a big part of the character.The performance has also helped the Dhurandhar franchise have a strong theatrical run.

Meanwhile, Ranveer is set to star in Pralay, which will also mark his debut as a producer under his company, Maa Kasam Films.

This project will add to his upcoming film plans after the success and attention from his role as Hamza.

King100: Teaser of Nagarjuna starrer unveiled on his birthday; film to clash with Shah Rukh Khan starrer King

Nagarjuna Akkineni celebrated his birthday on August 29 by releasing the first look of his important 100th film, King100.The movie is written and directed by R.A.Karthik, and it has officially set its release date for December 24, 2026.This date is also when Shah Rukh Khan's film King will be released, so both movies will be on the same day.

The release date is special because King is one of the most awaited Hindi films of the year.

Directed by Siddharth Anand, the action movie stars Shah Rukh Khan and features his first onscreen appearance with his daughter, Suhana Khan.It also marks Suhana's first time in a theatrical film, after she made her acting debut in Zoya Akhtar's Netflix movie The Archies.

King100 remained mostly hidden during its one-year production.

The first look, shared by Annapurna Studios on Nagarjuna's birthday, shows the actor in a stylish form and gives a preview of the movie's world.

The teaser shows Nagarjuna's character thinking about money, success, and who he is.

He says, "There are two kinds of people in this world.Those who have money and those who don't.When I didn't have money, they called me a loser.When I had money, they called me a King.But this identity is more powerful than money.To keep this identity, I have to keep running."

The visuals show Nagarjuna in a golden look, and the music is composed by Devi Sri Prasad.

The teaser ends with the title and the message "Long Live The King," along with the confirmed December 24 release date.

King100 is produced by Annapurna Studios.

In addition to Nagarjuna, the film has an ensemble cast, and more details are yet to be revealed.The technical team includes cinematographer Raja Mahadhevan, production designer Sathees Kumar N, editor Navin Nooli, and costume designers Poorva, Rajini, Tanya, and Bhramma.The action scenes are handled by Venkat, Prithivi, Nabakanth, Real Sathish, and Dinesh Kasi.Tuney John is working on the publicity design.

With both movies set for December 24, 2026, Nagarjuna's King100 and Shah Rukh Khan's King are ready to compete for audience attention during the Christmas season.