Drishyam The Conclusion trailer cleared by CBFC with U/A 16+ rating; makers return to Goa for star-studded trailer launch

 Exactly one month is left until the release of Drishyam The Conclusion and the excitement is slowly growing.The first look posters of the actors were released last week, and now everyone is waiting for the trailer.

It has been revealed that the CBFC recently approved the trailer for Drishyam The Conclusion.

The trailer is 2 minutes and 52 seconds long and was given a U/A 16+ certificate on September 1.

It has also been learned that the theatrical trailer will be launched with a lot of celebration in Goa.

All the main cast members will be there at the event, which is expected to take place on Tuesday, September 8 or Wednesday, September 9.Interestingly, the trailer launch event for Drishyam 2 (2022) also happened in Goa and was a memorable event.

In Drishyam The Conclusion, Ajay Devgn is back as Vijay Salgaonkar, along with Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Rajat Kapoor.

Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj join the Drishyam universe as Rajveer Singh Tomar and Indrajith Shetty respectively.Kamlesh Sawant, Ishita Dutta, and Mrunal Jadhav also return to the Drishyam world.

Tabu comes back as Meera Deshmukh, a character who is strongly determined to seek justice and now takes a deeply personal path as she tries to get revenge for the loss of her son.

Rajat Kapoor is back as Mahesh Deshmukh, a father still dealing with the emotional impact of a loss that changed his family forever.Jaideep Ahlawat steps into the franchise as Rajveer Singh Tomar, a police officer in the Crime Branch, bringing a powerful new force into Vijay Salgaonkar's story.Prakash Raj joins as the Lawyer Indrajith Shetty, adding another strong element to the challenges surrounding Vijay and his family.

The movie is presented by Star Studio18, and is a production of Panorama Studios.

It is directed by Abhishek Pathak and written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan, and Parveez Shaikh.Produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam The Conclusion is set to be released in theaters on October 2, 2026.

Vijay Deverakonda, not Ram Charan, to play Lord Krishna in Telugu remake of Gujarati blockbuster Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate

Hanuman Ansh is currently doing really well at the box office and has become a huge hit.It's quite interesting because last year, another religious movie called Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate had a similar journey.At first, it didn't attract much attention for the first two weeks.But then it started to gain more popularity and eventually became the most successful Gujarati film ever.Despite not having big stars and being made with a small budget, it made more than 100 crores.

Recently, there were reports that a Telugu version of Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate is being made, and Ram Charan was thought to be part of it.

But a source told Bollywood Hungama, "It's true that the Telugu remake of Laalo is in the works, but Ram Charan is not involved.Vijay Deverakonda has been cast as Lord Krishna."

The same source added, "Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate's Telugu version will be produced by the well-known filmmaker Dil Raju.

He recently got the rights to remake the film.Vipul D Shah from Optimystix helped with this deal."

Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahaayate is about an auto-rickshaw driver who gets stuck in a lonely mansion after trying to steal something.

He is helped by a mysterious man who turns out to be Lord Krishna.The film was directed by Ankit Sakhiya and had Karan Joshi in the lead, with Shruhad Goswami playing Lord Krishna.

The movie was released during a quiet time before Diwali, on October 10, 2025.

There wasn't much awareness, so it started with very few people watching.In the first week, it made about 36 lakhs, and in the second week, about 28 lakhs.But from the third week, there was a slow increase in popularity and earnings.It made 70 lakhs in the third week, then jumped to 14 crores in the fourth week, making it unstoppable.

The film was praised for its story, how it was made, the acting, and the music.

Especially the end-credit song became very popular.People often danced in cinemas when it played, and videos of that went viral on social media, encouraging more people to watch it in theaters.

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Kareena Kapoor Khan hesitates to comment on the ‘daayra’ for outfits amid ongoing Kriti Sanon Giva ad controversy; Meghna Gulzar steps in

 Kareena Kapoor Khan recently took part in the trailer launch of the movie Daayra along with director Meghna Gulzar and the team behind the film.During the event, she was asked about the ongoing controversy surrounding the Giva jewellery commercial that featured Kriti Sanon.However, Kareena seemed unsure about commenting on the issue and didn't share her thoughts on it.

The controversy started when Kriti Sanon appeared in a special Raksha Bandhan advertisement for the jewellery brand Giva, wearing an Indo-western fusion outfit with a bralette-style blouse.

The look created a lot of discussion on social media, with some people not liking the choice of clothing, while others supported Kriti and her belief that women should have freedom in their clothing choices.

As the discussion continued, reporters at the Daayra trailer launch asked Kareena for her opinion about outfit choices in a film.

But Kareena seemed a bit uncomfortable and didn't want to answer.Director Meghna Gulzar then took over and answered the question.She said, "In that film, whether it's a female or male character – the dressing depends on that."  

After the Giva ad became more controversial, the brand took it down from their online platforms.

Giva also apologized for the backlash but said they still supported the intention behind the campaign.

The issue also brought more attention to the topic of clothing choices and how women are judged based on what they wear.

Kriti faced a lot of online criticism for her look in the ad, but many social media users supported her and her views on personal choice.

Meanwhile, Kareena Kapoor Khan is preparing for Daayra, which is her first project with director Meghna Gulzar.

The film is a crime drama about two police officers with very different beliefs and values who end up working together on an investigation into a serious crime committed by juveniles.

The film's story is centered around the differences between the two officers as they try to solve the case and deal with their conflicts.

Daayra is set to be released in cinemas on September 18, 2026.

Madgaon Express 2 to go on floors in February-March 2027

 The group from Madgaon Express is getting ready for another exciting journey.Kunal Kemmu is starting work on the second part of the movie, which is a follow-up to his 2024 film.Pratik Gandhi, Divyenndu, and Avinash Tiwary are expected to come back as their popular characters.

A report from Mid-Day says that the sequel is in the early stages of preparation and might start shooting in February or March 2027.

Kunal Kemmu, who wrote and directed the first movie, has also written the script for this one and locked it about a month ago.A source said, “The three actors are really excited to return as their beloved characters.If everything goes according to plan, the film will start shooting in February or March 2027.The preparation is already in motion.”

Kunal Kemmu wants to keep the friendship and adventures of the three friends going.

Madgaon Express followed childhood friends Divyenndu’s Pratik, Pratik Gandhi’s Ayush, and Avinash Tiwary’s Dhanush as their much-anticipated trip to Goa turned into a series of strange and crazy events involving drugs, criminals, and death threats.

The movie became a big hit, largely because of the chemistry between the three main characters and the funny way they showed friendship.

For the sequel, Kunal Kemmu wants to expand on the world he created instead of just repeating the same situations from the first movie.

The story will focus on the three friends again.“Kunal sees the sequel as a natural continuation of the friendship and adventures of the trio,” the source added.

Before Madgaon Express 2 starts, Kunal Kemmu will be directing a new film called Vibe.

The movie also stars Preity Zinta and Sparsh Shrivastava, and Kunal is the director.

Vibe is set to release on September 18.

Arshad Warsi on his small role in Shah Rukh Khan’s King: “I love the Khan family, so I did it”

 Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming movie King is getting a lot of attention.The film is directed by Siddharth Anand and has a great group of actors.Shah Rukh Khan is the main star, and the cast also includes Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Raghav Juyal, and Arshad Warsi, among others.In a special interview with Filmfare, Arshad Warsi talked about his role in the movie.

Warsi said his part in King isn't a big one, but he wasn't worried about that when he got the offer.

His main reason for joining the project was his love for the Khan family.

Warsi has worked with the Khan family before.

He was part of Aryan Khan's first show, The Bads of Bollywood.When both Aryan and Shah Rukh asked him to be in their projects, he said his feelings for the family made it easy to say yes.

"I have just a little role in King.

I love the Khan family.When Aryan called me for The Ba*ds of Bollywood, I did it.When Shah Rukh called me for King, I did it.It's a small part.I just like them.So I did it," Arshad told Filmfare.

The movie King is directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix Pictures.

It is set to open in theaters on December 24, 2026.

Arshad Warsi has several other projects coming up.

He will be in Jeevan Bheema Yojana, a dark comedy where he plays two different characters.He will also appear in Ghamasaan, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, which will be released on ZEE5 on September 11.Additionally, he has Golmaal 5 in the works, though its release date hasn't been announced yet.

Shah Rukh Khan joins Vodafone Idea as brand ambassador, company unveils new ‘Vi’ logo

 Vodafone Idea has announced Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan as its new brand ambassador.Along with this, the telecom company has introduced a new brand identity, which includes a fresh logo.The logo has changed from "V!" to "Vi".The company has also launched a new campaign called "Vi badal raha hai...tayaar rahiye."

Shah Rukh Khan, known as SRK, will promote the telecom service provider during the campaign.

However, the company hasn't mentioned how long this partnership will last.This announcement comes as Vodafone Idea, which is owned by the Aditya Birla Group, tries to improve its position in the telecom market and look for funding for a planned capital expenditure of Rs 45,000 crores over the next three years.

Vodafone Idea's CEO, Abhijit Kishore, said, "This is not just a logo update; it's the first step in the evolution of the Vi brand.

It shows our goals for Vi and our commitment to making telecom an experience that enhances customers' lives and opens up new possibilities."

Kishore also spoke about the company's plans for the coming weeks.

He said, "In the coming weeks, this evolution will come to life with strategic launches, new campaigns, and various experiences that will change how we interact with our customers.The new identity reflects optimism—optimism for all that is possible today, and especially for what we can achieve for both our retail customers and businesses in the future as a tech company."

This development happens as Vodafone Idea works to get funds for network expansion.

Business Standard reported that Vodafone Idea was close to securing a loan from the State Bank of India, with its promoters backing the guarantees for the loans.The company raised Rs 6,400 crores through bank-funded and non-funded facilities in the quarter ending June, which was the first part of its planned Rs 35,000 crore fundraising.

These funds are expected to support the company's 4G expansion and 5G rollout.

Vodafone Idea also added 240,114 customers in July, its highest monthly addition in two years.This marks its fourth consecutive quarter of net customer gains since the start of FY27 and its sixth consecutive month of growth since February.

Customer growth is one of the three main focuses of Vodafone Idea's Vi 2.0 strategy, along with achieving double-digit revenue growth and aiming to triple cash Ebitda over the next three years.

Aditya Birla Group chairman and Vodafone Idea non-executive chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla said the company has gone past its "most challenging years" with better financial clarity, continued support from the promoters, and renewed investment ability after resolving the long-standing adjusted gross revenue (AGR) problem.

"In FY26, we focused on resolution.

FY27 is about execution," Birla said in his address to shareholders in the FY26 annual report.

"The key goals moving forward are clear: execute the network investment plan, improve market competitiveness, and turn a stronger balance sheet into sustained growth in customers and earnings," he added.