Monday, September 28, 2026

The Vvaan Box Office Day 2: Sidharth Malhotra-Tamannaah Bhatia starrer improves on Saturday with Rs. 8.31 crore; total reaches Rs. 15.92 crore

The film "The Vvaan" had a good improvement on its first Saturday.The movie starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia made Rs.8.31 crore on Day 2, which is an 18.71% increase from its opening day collection of Rs.7 crore.

The film’s total collection in India for two days now stands at Rs.
15.92 crore.There was a noticeable rise in the number of people watching the film, with occupancy increasing from 20.31% on Friday to 29.13% on Saturday.Bollywood Hungama also says that the film sold 3,48,214 tickets across 5,717 shows and 1,412 venues on Day 2.

The better performance on Saturday gives the film some hope after its opening.
Though the first day’s earnings were not strong for a major Hindi film, the increase on Saturday shows that more people were interested in watching it over the weekend.

The next big test is Sunday.
If the film makes more money on Sunday, it will have a stronger opening weekend and help decide if it can keep growing in the coming days.Right now, the two-day performance shows a slow but steady improvement rather than a big, sudden boost.

Daughter’s Day 2026: Kriti Sanon calls for safer public spaces for women amid Delhi park rape case outrage; says, “That is the world we owe them”

On Daughter’s Day, famous Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon posted a heartfelt message on social media, questioning the usual way people celebrate the day and pushing society to think about the ongoing safety issues women face in public.In a series of posts on Instagram, Sanon talked about how young women today constantly have to stay alert.She showed a scary picture of everyday worries, asking people to imagine situations like a daughter calling to say she’s being followed by men, walking home alone and looking over her shoulder, or running out of battery before she can get to a safe place.


Sanon said in her post, "From sharing her live location, to carrying pepper spray, to booking a cab instead of walking, or calling someone just to feel safer — we have forced her to make this her lifestyle." She stressed that real celebration can only happen when women can move around freely in public without fear.
"The day a daughter can walk home alone at night, sit in a park after dark, wear whatever she wants, take public transport without fear, or just exist in a public space without worrying about being attacked… That is the day we should celebrate Daughter’s Day," she said.

At the end of her message, Sanon expressed hope for a future where women don’t need to send "I’ve reached" messages after traveling.
She wrote, "That is the world our daughters deserve!And that is the world we owe them!"

The post has deeply touched people on social media, starting important conversations about public spaces, security, and the responsibility of society to ensure women's safety.

Your favourite TV serials could return in 90-second episodes! Agent Raghav, Fear Files, Santoshi Maa enter microdrama space

According to a report by Exchange4media, big entertainment companies are now seeing old TV shows as valuable pieces of intellectual property.Instead of letting these shows sit unused in storage, they are looking to use them for vertical video content, which is short and made for mobile phones.

Your favorite TV shows could come back in 90-second episodes!
Shows like Agent Raghav, Fear Files, and Santoshi Maa are moving into the microdrama space.

ZEE has given licenses to Story TV for short-form versions of shows like Agent Raghav, Agle Janam Mohe Bitiya Hi Kijo, Santoshi Maa, and Fear Files.
Applause Entertainment has also teamed up to adapt Hello Mini.

This development is important because it brings new life to old TV content.
Instead of just rerunning long serials with hundreds of episodes, broadcasters and studios can now make shorter versions for mobile users.These new episodes can be built around exciting twists, shocks, and cliffhangers.

However, the trend is not only about old shows.
Yash Raj Films has invested in Rusk Media to create new animation and vertical-microdrama content.EPIC Studios and Rusk are also working on a range of content that includes mythology, mystery, thrillers, dramas, and romances.Aditya Pittie, the Managing Director of EPIC Studios, said their first 50 series plans to grow to over 250 by the middle of next year.

One big reason for this change is the cost.
Some vertical-drama production models cost between Rs.20,000 to Rs.50,000 per episode, which lets studios try out more ideas than they could with high-budget OTT shows.

This trend could also be exciting for nostalgia.
Crime shows can be made into quick, exciting episodes.Supernatural stories can be turned into vertical horror videos.Popular soap characters can reach a new generation of young viewers.

Even better, the trend might work both ways.
An old TV show could become a microdrama, and a popular microdrama character or story might move on to TV, OTT, or even the big screen.

After years of studios fighting over remakes and sequels, India’s next big opportunity for intellectual property may be happening on the smallest screens of all — the six-inch smartphone.

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Advance booking for Drishyam: The Conclusion to open on September 27 ahead of October 2 release

The creators of Drishyam: The Conclusion have said that people can book tickets for the movie before it comes out on September 27.The movie is the next part in the Drishyam series and will show in theaters on October 2, 2026.


The announcement was made on social media with the message, "This story's final chapter is now open," suggesting it's the last part of the story.
They also used the hashtag #DrishyamDay in their post.

Drishyam: The Conclusion is directed by Abhishek Pathak.
It brings back Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Kamlesh Sawant, Ishita Dutta, and Mrunal Jadhav in their original roles from the series.It also features new faces like Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj.

This movie is the final part of the Drishyam story.
The first movie came out in 2015, and the second, Drishyam 2, was released in 2022.It continued the story of Vijay Salgaonkar and his family as they tried to hide a secret linked to a criminal case.

Drishyam: The Conclusion will again have Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar, Tabu as Meera Deshmukh, Shriya Saran as Nandini Salgaonkar, and the rest of the returning actors.
Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj are also in the cast.

The film is produced by Star Studio18 and Panorama Studios.
Abhishek Pathak is the director and also wrote the script with Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh.

Drishyam: The Conclusion is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak.
With advance bookings starting on September 27, the film is ready for its release on October 2, 2026.

India Ke Top 1%: Anil Kapoor reveals wife Sunita’s Queen moment; says she went on honeymoon without him

Anil Kapoor recently talked about his relationship with his wife Sunita Kapoor during an episode of India Ke Top 1%: The Anil Kapoor Show.The conversation started with a mention of Kangana Ranaut's 2013 film Queen, which made Anil think of a personal story from his and Sunita's early days together.

While discussing traveling alone, Anil recalled an incident from their honeymoon.
He shared, "Sunita went on her honeymoon alone, I didn't go with her." He then affectionately called Sunita his Queen, saying, "Sunita is my Queen, and always will be."

Anil and Sunita have been married since 1984 and have three children: Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, and Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor.
They often talk about their relationship and family life over the years.

This story came up during an episode of India Ke Top 1%: The Anil Kapoor Show, where general topics often lead to personal stories.
The discussion about traveling alone led to the story of Sunita's solo honeymoon, and Anil connected it to Queen, calling his wife his Queen.

India Ke Top 1%: The Anil Kapoor Show will air this weekend at 8 PM on Star Plus and stream on JioHotstar.

FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe REACTS to Preity Zinta’s ‘Team Tukaram Mundhe’ T-shirt: “Actual work must be done”

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has replied to actor Preity Zinta's public support for the state's food safety work.Zinta recently got noticed online after being photographed wearing a black T-shirt that said "Team Tukaram Mundhe."  


While he appreciated the gesture, Mundhe said he had not spoken to Zinta personally.
He told PTI, "No, I haven't spoken to her personally, nor have we talked over the phone.But I am grateful that she mentioned Team Tukaram Mundhe."  

Mundhe said that having public support for food safety issues can help bring people together to take action.
He added, "I feel that people with good intentions exist at every level and in every part of society.A team should be formed around these good causes; good ideas, thoughts, and actions should be encouraged."  

Tukaram Mundhe says action matters  

At the same time, Mundhe emphasized that symbols like wearing a T-shirt with "Team Tukaram Mundhe" aren't enough on their own.
He said, "Just wearing a T-shirt with 'Team Tukaram Mundhe' is not enough.Simply showing the name won't be enough; the actual work must be done, and the right mindset must be in place."  

Zinta's appearance in the T-shirt happened during a time when Maharashtra's food safety efforts were getting a lot of attention.
Her gesture was shared widely on social media, which led Mundhe to acknowledge her support.

Mundhe is currently the Commissioner of the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration.
The state FDA is responsible for regulating food, medicines, and cosmetics across the state.

Vicky Kaushal’s FIRST look from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War is all intensity, no apology!

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly awaited film, Love & War, is one of the most talked-about movies of the year and is expected to set a new standard in Indian cinema.This film brings together three big names—Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal—for the first time in a major SLB project, making it a special cinematic experience.The buzz around the film has been huge, and the makers have already shared the first-look posters of Ranbir and Alia, which caused a lot of excitement and positive reactions.Now, the first-look poster of Vicky Kaushal has been released, and it has left everyone in awe.

Vicky Kaushal’s first look from Love & War is full of power and confidence.
He is shown with a cigarette and a lighter, with a focused and intense look that makes him look truly amazing.The actor brings a strong and commanding presence to his character, and this is a look we have never seen him in before.He is doing an incredible job.The poster itself shows that when an actor steps into the world of a Bhansali hero, they become something entirely different and surprising.Vicky’s look perfectly fits that idea.His natural charm and strong gaze make this a magical first look, something only Sanjay Leela Bhansali can create.

The makers shared Vicky Kaushal’s first-look poster on their social media platforms.

With Ranbir, Alia, and now Vicky, the three first-look posters give us different views of the world of Love & War, each showing a unique personality and visual style.
Vicky’s poster adds a powerful intensity to the story, giving us a hint at the complex and deep world that Sanjay Leela Bhansali is building with this film.

Love & War, the Sanjay Leela Bhansali film starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, is set to release globally on January 21, 2027, in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.