Income Tax searches at 12 locations linked to Rakul Preet Singh, Vashu Bhagnani, Panorama Studios, Ali Abbas Zafar

In a big news story that is making waves in the film world, the Income Tax Department carried out searches at about 12 places in Mumbai on Monday, September 28.These locations are connected to actor Rakul Preet Singh, her father-in-law and experienced producer Vashu Bhagnani, and Panorama Studios.It has also been reported that searches are happening at the office of filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar.

According to a report from TV9, the searches started after the Income Tax Department got information about large amounts of money that may have been sent abroad.

This money was reportedly related to things like making films, distributing them overseas, and covering production costs.Officials are checking if these money transfers might have been done in a way that avoided paying taxes or if there were other financial issues.

Several groups from the Income Tax Department are currently searching various locations in Mumbai and going through documents and financial records.

As of now, the searches are still going on, and more details about what was found are not yet available.It's important to remember that these searches are part of an ongoing investigation, and no official results or conclusions have been given yet.

Rakul Preet Singh is a top actor in both Hindi and South Indian movies.

She joined the Bhagnani family after getting married to Jackky Bhagnani, the son of Vashu Bhagnani, in 2024.

Vashu Bhagnani is a well-known producer in Hindi cinema.

He has worked on films like Coolie No 1 (1995), Hero No 1 (1997), Biwi No 1 (1999), Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001), Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein (2001), and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024).

Ali Abbas Zafar is a filmmaker who has directed popular Hindi movies like Gunday (2014), Sultan (2016), Tiger Zinda Hai (2017), Bharat (2019), and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024).

He is also involved in producing many projects.

Panorama Studios, run by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak, has worked on films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011), Raid (2018), Khuda Haafiz (2020), and Shaitaan (2024).

The studio is currently preparing for the release of Drishyam The Conclusion, which is set to hit theaters this Friday, October 2.

Jannat 2 duo Emraan Hashmi and Randeep Hooda likely to reunite for an action thriller by Sajid Nadiadwala

After Awarapan 2, Emraan Hashmi is preparing for the release of Gunmaster G9, which is directed by Aditya Datt, known for his work on Aashiq Banaya Aapne, and composed by Himesh Reshammiya.The film is doing well and is expected to have a strong start in November.It looks like Emraan Hashmi has no plans to slow down anytime soon.

According to reliable sources, Emraan Hashmi is set to work with producer Sajid Nadiadwala.

"Sajid Nadiadwala is one of the biggest producers in Indian cinema, and he likes to work with talented people who are committed to their craft.Sajid Bhai met Emraan and proposed a story that fits well with Emraan's comeback," said a source.

The source also mentioned that Sajid Nadiadwala is gathering a strong cast for the film, and one of the first actors to join is Randeep Hooda.

"Randeep has worked with Sajid Bhai before and is teaming up with Emraan again for this upcoming action thriller.The two have previously worked together on Jannat 2," the source added.

The film, which doesn't have a title yet, is planned to start shooting in 2027 and is expected to release towards the end of the following year.

All other details about the film are not yet revealed.

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.

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.