Karan Johar-Shanaya Kapoor’s Student Of The Year 3 gets a BOLD makeover; web series to be a Class-meets-Euphoria youth drama

After making a strong impression in "Tu Yaa Main" (2026), Shanaya Kapoor will next be seen in "Student Of The Year 3." Bollywood Hungama has shared some exciting updates about this upcoming project, which is supported by Karan Johar's Dharmatic Entertainment.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, "To start with, while the first two parts of "Student Of The Year" were films, the third part will be a web series.

The first two were fun and light-hearted, but "Student Of The Year 3" is completely different."

The source added, "Student Of The Year 3 is darker, edgier, and more intense than the first two.

It is being planned as a mix of "Class" and "Euphoria"—combining the world of privileged, high-pressure students, complex friendships and relationships from Netflix's "Class," with the bold, provocative and emotionally intense style of "Euphoria." Viewers will be surprised by the conflicts, relationships, and overall tone of this third part.This kind of youth-driven, edgy content has a wide audience and could increase its popularity both locally and globally."

The source also mentioned, "Student Of The Year 3 is expected to come out this year on JioHotstar." There were earlier reports that the title might be "Student Of The Year 3 – After The Dark," but the source said this may or may not be the final name.

The official announcement will confirm the exact title.

"Student Of The Year 3" is directed by Reema Maya.

According to reports, Shanaya Kapoor will be playing two roles.The first part introduced Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt, and Sidharth Malhotra and was directed by Karan Johar."Student Of The Year 2" starred Tiger Shroff and launched Ananya Panday and Tara Sutaria, directed by Punit Malhotra.Alia appeared in a song in the second part.

Rajniesh Duggal to play Physics Wallah teacher Pankaj Sijairya in upcoming biopic

Actor Rajniesh Duggal has shared that a biopic about Physics Wallah teacher Pankaj Sijairya is being made, and he will be playing the teacher in the movie.The story has already been written and will be directed by James A., who was one of Sijairya’s students.

Duggal talked about the project during an Instagram Live session with Sijairya, giving more information about the film and the connection between the writer-director and the teacher.

He also mentioned that he had just finished reading the script.

When discussing the project, Duggal said, “I have an exciting surprise for you, Pankaj sir.

One of your students actually wrote the film and asked if I would be interested in playing your role.I said yes immediately.In fact, I finished the script today, and it’s written in a really interesting way.”

Sijairya is an Organic Chemistry teacher linked with Physics Wallah, the educational platform created by Alakh Pandey.

He has gained a large following among students because of his fun and engaging teaching style, which mixes Chemistry concepts with humor, everyday examples, and poetry.

In the upcoming movie, Duggal will portray Sijairya, and the story will be told from the point of view of someone who has experienced his teaching.

Esha Talwar has also been cast as the female lead in the film.

The movie is still in the making, and more details about its production and release will be shared later.

Manoj Bajpayee to play Mahatma Gandhi for the first time in Sudhir Mishra’s next

Manoj Bajpayee is going to play Mahatma Gandhi on screen for the first time in a new movie directed by Sudhir Mishra.So far, there hasn’t been much information about the film, but a picture of Bajpayee as Gandhi has appeared online.It shows him looking quite different, with features that match what people know about Mahatma Gandhi.This image has started a lot of online talk, with people commenting on how much he has changed and how he is trying to look like the real Gandhi.

The movie is based on a short but important part of India’s freedom struggle, specifically a 21-day period that isn’t very well known.

Bajpayee will be the main actor, and he will be working with Saurabh Shukla, who also has a big role in the film.

The film is being made by Sudhir Mishra, who has directed movies like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Dharavi.

It is produced by Anubhav Sinha and Narendra Hirawat under their company Benaras Mediaworks.The film is also being presented by NH Studioz.

This role is a big change for Bajpayee, as he is portraying one of the most famous people in Indian history.

The first look at him as Gandhi has already got people excited, and people are waiting for more details about the story and when the movie will come out.

Toxic’s English release turns EMBARRASSING: Only 450 tickets sold across India; collects a paltry Rs. 1.40 lakhs

Source was one of the first to report yesterday that the English version of Toxic will be released in Indian cinemas on September 4.The original Kannada version, along with dubbed Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam versions, had already been shown in cinemas on August 26.The film received a lot of negative feedback, and it also faced strong competition from Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur The Movie.Because of this, the English version of Toxic was shown in only 11 screenings, and only in four cities — Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Noida.

The English release of Toxic has been a big disappointment, with only about 450 tickets sold across India, earning around Rs.

1.40 lakhs.The highest number of tickets were sold in Mumbai and Bengaluru, but less than 25 tickets were sold in Gurugram and Noida.With such poor response and outright rejection, the film's showings are likely to decrease further on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6.At this rate, the total earnings of the English version may not even reach the Rs.10 lakh mark.

The total collection of Toxic across all languages on September 4 is approximately Rs.

1.50-1.60 crores.The Kannada version contributed about Rs.75-80 lakhs, while the Hindi version brought in around Rs.70-75 lakhs, according to early estimates.The extended first-week earnings of the Hindi version are at Rs.130.09 crores.There was a big drop from Thursday, September 3, to Friday, September 4, as the Hindi version earned Rs.2.54 crores on Thursday.Now, it remains to be seen whether the Hindi version of Toxic will be able to cross the Rs.150 crore mark.

Asur Season 3 begins shooting; Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti return in lead roles, Gaurav Shukla takes over as director

One of India's most popular streaming shows, Asur, is coming back for a third season.Source has learned that filming for Asur Season 3 has started in Mumbai, and the production is planned to finish by December 2026.

Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti are coming back to play their favorite roles as forensic experts Dhananjay Rajput and Nikhil Nair.

Other returning cast members include Ridhi Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, and Vishesh Bansal.The new season will also introduce a few new actors, like Ahsaas Channa and Shweta Basu Prasad, who will play important roles.

The team started filming on August 30 in Mumbai and is expected to shoot in several cities over the next three months.

The makers plan to release the show in mid-2027 on JioHotstar.

The biggest change in Asur Season 3 is the director.

Oni Sen, who directed the first two seasons and recently directed Netflix India's Operation Safed Sagar, is not coming back.Instead, the show's creator and lead writer, Gaurav Shukla, will take over as the new director.

Shukla, who has written for shows like Angrezi Medium, The Girl on the Train, and Saare Jahan Se Accha, is making his directorial debut with Asur 3.

He will co-direct the season with Shwetabh Varma, an ad filmmaker known for creating stylish and detailed campaigns for brands such as JK Cement WallMaxX, Domino's, and Yamaha.

Asur Season 3 is starting almost three years after the second season began in 2023 and received a lot of praise.

It became one of the most-watched Indian series of that year.Shukla has been working on the new season and is believed to have created a story that expands the franchise in both size and story depth.

The third season promises to keep the show's original feel while taking the story into darker and more complex areas.

The season will have more intense psychological conflicts, a deeper look into Indian mythology, and a fresh take on the battle between chaos and order.

Asur is about a team of forensic experts who are caught in a dangerous game with a serial killer who thinks he is an incarnation of the mythological demon Kali.

The first two seasons were praised for mixing mythology with psychological suspense, making a unique thriller that connected well with Indian audiences.

With the main leads returning and Gaurav Shukla directing for the first time, Asur Season 3 is ready to bring the franchise into a new phase while keeping the elements that made the series a hit on streaming platforms.

The Vvaan song ‘Samjho Na’ out: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia share romantic chemistry in first on-screen pairing

The makers of The Vvaan have released the first song from the upcoming folklore-fantasy film, titled 'Samjho Na'.

The track features Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in their first on-screen pairing, giving audiences a better idea of the romantic connection between their characters.

While the teaser of The Vvaan introduced viewers to the film's supernatural setting and folklore world, 'Samjho Na' focuses on the relationship at the heart of the story.

Set against the bigger backdrop of mystery, adventure, and fantasy, the song explores the romantic side of the characters played by Sidharth and Tamannaah.

The song was released under the Zee Music label.

It was composed and produced by Tanishk Bagchi, with Jubin Nautiyal and Suvarna Tiwari singing.Manoj Muntashir wrote the lyrics.Krishna Kishor handled additional live production, while Eric Pillai mixed and mastered the track.Michael Edwin Pillai was the assistant mix engineer.

Jubin Nautiyal shared his thoughts on 'Samjho Na', saying, "The song has a beautiful innocence and emotion that I felt instantly.

Tanishk's melody and Manoj Muntashir's heartfelt lyrics capture the tenderness of love beautifully.Suvarna and I really enjoyed bringing it to life.Sidharth and Tamannaah's chemistry adds a special freshness to the song.I hope 'Samjho Na' touches people's hearts and becomes a song they love."  

For Sidharth and Tamannaah, this track marks their first time on screen as a romantic pair.

It also adds to the promotional campaign for The Vvaan by introducing the emotional connection between the main characters along with the film's supernatural and folklore elements.

The film brings together TVF founder Arunabh Kumar, director Deepak Mishra, and producer Ektaa R Kapoor.

The project mixes elements of Indian folklore, fantasy, adventure, mystery, and humour and is aimed at being a family entertainer.The wider world of the film has also been expanded through the The Legend of Vvaan comic book.

Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, part of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with TVF and 11.11 Production, The Vvaan stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia.

The film is written by Arunabh Kumar and directed by Deepak Mishra, with Manu Anand serving as Director of Photography and Visual Director.It is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar, and Niraj Kothari.

The Vvaan is set to release in cinemas on September 25, 2026.

With the release of 'Samjho Na', the makers have added a romantic angle to the film's previously established world of folklore, mystery, and fantasy.

Salman Khan to make cameo in Arbaaz Khan’s son Arhaan Khan’s debut film

A new star is about to step into Bollywood.Arhaan Khan, the son of Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora, is set to start his film career with an action love story.Bollywood Hungama has learned that Salman Khan will also appear in the movie in a special role.

Salman is expected to shoot for 10 days for his part, which is important for the story.

Details of the film are still secret, but it's said that Salman's role will help Arhaan's film get more attention thanks to his big name.

The film, which doesn't have a title yet, is being directed by Anirudh Iyer.

He previously directed An Action Hero, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Jaideep Ahlawat.Ashwin Varde, who has produced movies like Kabir Singh and OMG 2, is producing this project.

Arhaan has been working hard to prepare for his debut.

He studied filmmaking in the US, and worked with Vikram Phadnis.He also helped out on Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani with Karan Johar.He currently hosts a podcast on his YouTube channel called Dumb Biryani.

A source close to the project said, "Arhaan has been ready for cinema for a while.

When Ashwin Varde approached Arbaaz with this film to launch Arhaan on the big screen, it felt like the right film at the right time.Arhaan is happy to have found the kind of debut he was looking for and is excited to face the camera as a leading man."  

The film is currently casting for the female lead, and they are looking for a new face to pair with Arhaan.

The shooting is planned for early next year, but the exact schedule will be decided once all the details are finalised.

This will be Anirudh Iyer's second directorial project after An Action Hero.

He was also supposed to direct an action romance with Lakshya and Rasha Thadani last year, but it was put on hold for unknown reasons.He is now working on several new projects and finally back behind the camera with this new love story.Ashwin Varde's next project is an untitled film starring Johnny Lever, directed by Farhad Samji.