Toxic OTT Rights: Streaming platforms in discussions, but deal figures are pure speculation

Yash-starrer *Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups* didn't achieve the box office success many had hoped for, but its future isn't over.Bollywood Hungama has learned that the makers are currently talking with streaming platforms about its digital release.

*Toxic* has been in the news a lot recently, especially regarding its potential digital rights deal.

Although there are many reports about how much the film might be worth, nothing is confirmed yet.Some numbers are just guesses and shouldn't be taken seriously right now.

This is important because *Toxic* was expected to be a big hit in theaters.

Directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth, it was a big-budget movie.But its box office didn't meet those high expectations.

Earlier reports suggested that an OTT offer was much higher than what might be possible now.

Some estimates even put the current value at around 30 crores.But again, these are just guesses, and no deal has been finalized.

In recent times, streaming platforms have become more careful.

They look at how well a film did in theaters, how people reacted, and what long-term value it might have before making a big investment.

So, for *Toxic*, the OTT part is still in progress.

Even though the theatrical run didn't go as planned, the future on streaming platforms is still being discussed.The final deal will only be clear once everything is settled.

An insider who knows about the ongoing talks told Bollywood Hungama, "Even though *Toxic* didn’t meet the theatrical expectations, it’s still getting a lot of attention, especially for its digital premiere.

Talks are happening with different platforms, but no deal has been confirmed.What’s being shared in the market right now is all just speculation."

For now, any number being talked about should be considered just an estimate and not the real deal.

Haiwaan is 164 minutes long; CBFC replaces word with ‘Kamina’; replaces ‘derogatory’ term with ‘Girlfriend’

This week, the movie Haiwaan will be released, featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.The film has drawn a lot of attention because of the cast, the director Priyadarshan, and the interesting trailer.In this article, Bollywood Hungama will give an exclusive look at the changes made to the film.

EXCLUSIVE: Haiwaan is 164 minutes long.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) approved the film with a U/A 16+ certificate.However, they asked for some modifications.At the start of the movie, a visual was 'suitably modified'.In the second half, a word was removed and replaced with 'Kamina'.In the part after the interval, a 'derogatory' word was taken out and replaced with 'Girlfriend'.In the middle of the movie, a 'derogatory' sentence was deleted and replaced with 'Dimaag ki vaat laga ke rakh di'.Fortunately, no scenes were cut.So, all the exciting and action-filled visuals remain as they were.

After these changes, the CBFC approved the film today, which is September 8.

The film's length, as listed on the censor certificate, is 164.07 minutes.That means it is 2 hours, 44 minutes, and 7 seconds long.

Along with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, the film also stars Shriya Pilgaonkar and Sayami Kher.

It is set to release on September 11.

Rajesh Sharma DENIES insect bite during Fauzi shoot; says, “Nothing happened on Prabhas’s film set”

Actor Rajesh Sharma has made clear that the stories about his hospital stay earlier this year are not true.He denied that his health issues were connected to the filming of the Prabhas-starrer movie Fauzi in Hyderabad.He said that nothing happened to him during the shoot and explained that he had a long-term skin problem on his right leg, which later turned into a serious infection after he went back to Kolkata.

Sharma was taken to a hospital in Kolkata in July because of a bad leg infection and high fever.

At that time, his close friend and director Sudipa Chatterjee shared a post online suggesting that he might have been bitten by a poisonous insect or spider while filming Fauzi in Hyderabad.However, the post was later taken down.

When asked about the situation, Sharma told NDTV that the reports about an incident on the Fauzi set were false.

He also mentioned that he has now finished his treatment and is recovering.

He said, "It's false news. Nothing happened on Prabhas's film set.Neither Prabhas nor the crew was responsible.They are nice people.Nothing happened in Hyderabad while I was shooting there."  

Sharma explained that he had been struggling with a skin issue on his right leg for a long time.

According to him, the condition worsened into an infection, and it got more serious after he returned to Kolkata, especially because his diabetes was very high.

He admitted that he didn't take the problem seriously at first, which made the situation worse.

When talking about Sudipa Chatterjee's earlier post, Sharma said she shared it out of concern but didn’t have the correct information.

"She's a good friend.Out of concern, she posted that.But she was wrong informed," he said.

Sharma has now completed his treatment and said that he is in the process of recovering.

He is hopeful of getting back to work soon and mentioned that he might start filming again within a week.

On his upcoming projects, Rajesh Sharma will be seen in the film Haiwaan, which stars Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar in the lead roles.

Directed by Priyadarshan, this movie is a remake of Mohanlal's Oppam and is set to release on September 11, 2026.

Parineeti Chopra’s web series debut Shaque: Trust No One to stream from September 24 on Netflix

A mother's nine-year search for her missing child is about to hit a shocking truth that no one expected.Netflix's new series, Shaque: Trust No One, starts on September 24 and promises to be a thrilling mystery where nothing and no one is as it seems.

Shaque: Trust No One is created by Rensil D’Silva and Siddharth P.

Malhotra, directed by Rensil D’Silva, and produced by Alchemy Films.The show explores the delicate balance between trust and doubt, instinct and truth, love and obsession.It stars Parineeti Chopra in her series debut, playing a mother searching for her missing child.But as clues start to reveal themselves, a terrifying question arises: can she really trust the people closest to her?

Tanya Bami, Series Head at Netflix India, said, “Shaque is a compelling emotional crime drama with thriller elements.

But at its core, it's the story of a mother's relentless nine-year search for her child.The story smoothly moves between the emotional struggle of the mother's journey and the intense tension of a tightly written thriller.The characters are at the heart of this journey, each with their own conflicts and secrets, constantly shifting our understanding of the events and the truth.We’re excited to work again with creator-producer Siddharth P.Malhotra and partner with Rensil D’Silva as he makes his Netflix debut with this story.With a powerful female cast including Parineeti Chopra, Jennifer Winget, Soni Razdan, and Harleen Sethi, alongside Tahir Raj Bhasin, Sumeet Vyas, and Anup Soni, Shaque promises to be a perfect binge-watch.”

Siddharth P.

Malhotra, thrilled for his fourth project with Netflix, said, “When Rensil told me the story, I was immediately hooked.There was something special about the world he had created, and I knew I had to be part of it — this was a story that had to be told.Working with Rensil as a co-creator and producer, along with Sapna, has been a pleasure.Shaque: Trust No One is intense, nerve-wracking, emotional, and fast-paced.It has everything I look for in a great thriller — a deep emotional core, complex relationships, unexpected twists, and a feeling that you're always one step away from the truth.At its heart, the story begins with a mother searching for her missing child.But that search quickly becomes something bigger — a journey into the secrets and relationships of the people closest to her.What happens when the people you trust instinctively start to become the ones you begin to question?What makes Shaque especially compelling is that beneath the mystery and suspense lies a deeply human story about motherhood, instinct, and resilience.It explores that uncomfortable space where trust begins to break down, and every relationship starts to carry a question.After Tribhanga, Maharaj, and Ikka, I'm incredibly proud to bring Shaque: Trust No One to Netflix.I can’t wait for audiences to enter this world with us — and to spend the journey guessing, questioning, and wondering where the truth really lies.”

Director and co-creator Rensil D’Silva adds, “Shaque is a thriller built on uncertainty.

Every new piece of information brings another question, and every relationship has another layer to uncover.What fascinated me was the chance to tell a suspenseful story through the deeply emotional journey of a mother who has refused to give up for nine years.I've been lucky to work with Netflix on this bold, deeply emotional, and layered story.We’ve tried to create a world where the audience is constantly questioning what they see and who they can trust.”

I hope Shaque keeps everyone wondering until the very last moment.

Joining Chopra are Soni Razdan, Anup Soni, Jennifer Winget, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Harleen Sethi, Dhruv Chowdhary, and Sumeet Vyas, who are part of this amazing group of actors.

Together, the cast explores a world where every relationship has its own secrets, and every new discovery can completely change what you thought you knew.

Shaque: Trust No One is coming on September 24, only on Netflix!

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.