3 Idiots returns to cinemas on September 4, 2026; NH Studioz seals landmark three-figure crore Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films catalogue acquisition

 Last year, to mark Aamir Khan's 60th birthday, a special film festival was held in cinemas, giving people a chance to watch some of his famous movies again, like Dangal, Lagaan, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Raja Hindustani, Ghajini, Akele Hum Akele Tum, Andaz Apna Apna, Taare Zameen Par, Sarfarosh, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, Talaash, Fanaa, Dil Chahta Hai, Dil, PK, Dhoom 3, Rang De Basanti, Ghulam, Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, Secret Superstar and Laal Singh Chaddha.

However, one of his most popular movies, 3 Idiots (2009), wasn’t part of that list.Now, source has learned that the Rajkumar Hirani-directed hit film is finally coming back to cinemas, thanks to NH Studioz.

  

A source told, "N H Studioz, led by Shri Narendra Hirawat and Shreyans Hirawat, has made one of the biggest deals in recent times by buying a large number of films from Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films.

The deal is said to be worth a very large amount, in the hundreds of crores."  

The Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films catalogue acquired by NH Studioz includes Parinda, 1942: A Love Story, Kareeb, Mission Kashmir, Munna Bhai MBBS, Parineeta, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Eklavya: The Royal Guard, 3 Idiots, Ferrari Ki Sawaari, Broken Horses, Wazir, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and Shikara.

The source added, "As part of its plans, N H Studioz is preparing to bring back the iconic film 3 Idiots to cinemas with a special re-release on September 4, 2026, giving people a chance to watch one of India’s most loved movies on the big screen again."  

Interestingly, 3 Idiots will be shown during Teachers’ Day week, which makes sense because the film is all about student life.

The re-release also happens on the same day as Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s birthday, which is on September 5, the same day as Teachers’ Day.

Today, N H Studioz has one of the biggest film collections in India, with almost 5,000 movies in different languages.

The company is working hard to own, distribute and make more films.It is also planning to make a movie with Akshay Kumar and another big project with one of the top filmmakers in the industry.

Ramayana Delhi trailer launch: Shreya Ghoshal, A R Rahman and Hans Zimmer recorded Ram-Sita swayamvar song as Namit Malhotra celebrated his marriage anniversary

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, Kunal Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Arun Govil, Ajinkya Deo, Shobhna, sitar player Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Swami Ramdev, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and others were at the big trailer launch of the movie Ramayana in Delhi.The event was hosted by Kumar Vishwas, who also played an important role in the film.He shared a very interesting story.

Kumar Vishwas started by saying, “We can forget any day, but not our marriage anniversary.

We can’t even work on that day.” He then joked with Swami Ramdev, who is unmarried, saying, “You haven’t experienced that feeling.You are very lucky!”

He continued, “A R Rahman, Hans Zimmer and I were all recording a song about Bhagwan Ram and Bhagwati Sita’s swayamvar.

Shreya Ghoshal, one of the greatest singers of our time, was singing the song.We found out that Namit bhai’s wife was coming to the studio sometime.We all thought she was coming to watch the recording.It was around 11 or 11:30 at night.When she arrived, she said, ‘It’s our marriage anniversary today.’ Namit said, ‘We are recording a song.Come to the studio.We will cut the cake and celebrate there.’ It’s another thing that the anniversary song was sung by the biggest singer of our time and the biggest musicians right now (smiles).”

Namit Malhotra, in his speech, said, “Kumar ji has been an important part of our journey.

There are 300 versions of Ramayana, so there are 300 points of view.We wanted to make sure we didn’t do anything that would hurt people’s feelings.That’s why we used to call Kumar ji and ask for guidance.”

Rishab Rikhiram Sharma made a good impression with his performance at the beginning.

Namit revealed, “Along with Hans Zimmer and A R Rahman, Rishab will also be contributing his talent to Ramayana.”

Ramayana is a two-part story.

The first part will release on Diwali 2026.The second part will come out on the big screen on Diwali 2027.

Dhamaal 4 Box Office: Sees HUGE GROWTH on Saturday as collections get into DOUBLE DIGIT zone, further JUMP on the cards today

It was a great second Saturday for Dhamaal 4 as the money it made was much higher than on Friday, reaching Rs.5.39 crores.It wasn't really a surprise because last weekend also saw big jumps from Friday to Saturday.This kind of growth is common for movies that are popular with families, as that's when most people go to the theaters.

This trend was also seen with Dhamaal 4, directed by Indra Kumar.

The film crossed into the double-digit earnings and ended up making Rs.10.11 crores.This shows that the movie is getting a lot of support from the audience, especially since it's another comedy that has done well this year, following Bhooth Bangla and Welcome To The Jungle.It also makes people wonder where Golmaal 5 would stand when it comes out, especially since it has a much bigger audience and more popularity.Plus, this time Akshay Kumar is also in the film.

With a total of Rs.

100.90 crores so far, the movie has officially joined the Rs.100 Crore Club.It's expected to go past Rs.110 crores by the end of the second weekend and then add even more during the weekdays.At least Rs.17-18 crores more are likely to come in before the second week ends, putting the total at around Rs.160-170 crores.That would make it the highest-grossing Dhamaal movie ever.

Ranbir Kapoor apologizes for wearing sunglasses at Ramayana Delhi trailer launch: “Meri aankhon mein infection hua hai. Lekin iss shubh avasar par mere dil mein sirf affection hai!”

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra, Kunal Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Arun Govil, sitar player Rishab Rikhiram Sharma, Swami Ramdev, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and others were present at the big trailer launch of Ramayana in Delhi.The event was hosted by Kumar Vishwas, who welcomed Ranbir Kapoor in his usual way.

Ranbir Kapoor stepped on stage and shouted, "Jai Shri Ram!" A few days before the event, it had been reported that Ranbir was suffering from conjunctivitis and would be wearing sunglasses.

At the start of his speech, he addressed this and said, "Namaste.

I want to tell you all that I apologize for wearing these dark glasses.My eyes have an infection.But on this happy occasion, all I feel is love!So, please don't mind."

He then turned to Arun Govil, who was sitting in the audience, and said, "First, I want to speak to Arun ji." The veteran actor stood up as he heard his name.

Ranbir smiled and said, "Sir, please sit down.You have done this job with such beauty, sincerity, and dignity for many years.Everyone who has watched Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan has been inspired by you.If I can portray Shri Ram even a little like you did, I would feel that all my hard work has been worth it."

He continued, "Since childhood, I have carried the blessings of Lord Shri Ram, his teachings, and your face in my heart.

We love you as if you are our own, and thank you for everything!"

Ramayana is a two-part story.

The first part will release on Diwali 2026, and the second part will come out on Diwali 2027.

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda celebrate Saiyaara first anniversary at Wembley Stadium; unveil exclusive Collectors Edition Vinyl LP

A year after Saiyaara became one of the biggest hits at the box office, Yash Raj Films celebrated the film's first anniversary with a special event at London's Wembley Stadium.The lead actors, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, were there to unveil an exclusive Collector's Edition Vinyl LP that honors the film's music and how much it's loved by people.

  

Wembley Stadium is special for Saiyaara because it was where one of the film's most memorable scenes took place.

In that scene, Ahaan Panday's character, Krish Kapoor, recognizes Vaani Batra through her eyes on the stadium's big screen.The film's emotional reunion between Krish and Vaani also happens at Wembley, which makes it a perfect place to celebrate the film's first anniversary.

The new Collector's Edition vinyl set has two discs.

The first includes all nine songs from the film's soundtrack.The second disc has 25 tracks, including 16 original background scores and nine famous dialogues from the movie.

Along with the music, the Collector's Pack also has a special Saiyaara diary.

It includes notes from YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, director Mohit Suri, Ahaan Panday, Aneet Padda, and other members of the music team.The package also comes with an exclusive ink pen inspired by Vaani's notebook from the film and two character-themed bookmarks that look like Krish and Vaani.

Mohit Suri, the film's director, said, "Music is the heart of every love story, whether in real life or in films.

With Saiyaara, I felt this even more.The depth of Krish and Vaani's relationship, the lasting feelings, the innocence, and the magic wouldn't have been the same without the songs.I'm truly thankful for the love people have shown the film because of its music.Vaani says in the film, 'The mind forgets, but the heart doesn't, and great music stays in the heart forever.' It's amazing that the music has stayed with fans long after the film.The feeling is surreal because the core of Saiyaara was always about how a song can take you back to a moment, bring back memories, and bring back love.That's why this LP isn't just a collection of songs.It's a way for people to experience the film all over again—emotions, melodies, and memories one at a time.We thought carefully about every detail to bring back the Saiyaara experience for fans."  

Akshaye Widhani, YRF CEO, added, "Saiyaara was a personal project for us because it marked our return to the romance genre, which has always been central to YRF and our most successful love stories.

We wanted to give fans not just a film, but also a music album that could stand the test of time.I have to thank Mohit Suri for making this possible.As we celebrate Saiyaara's first anniversary, we're excited to release this exclusive Collector's Edition Vinyl LP.It gives fans the chance to enjoy the film's music, sounds, and dialogues in a way that's meaningful and lasting.We wanted to create something they could own, revisit, and cherish for years to come—an ultimate Saiyaara keepsake that holds the full emotional journey of the film."  

Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Akshaye Widhani, became a major success, making over Rs.

580 crores worldwide.The film also made Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda one of the most talked-about acting pairs in the industry.The Saiyaara Collector's Edition Vinyl LP will be available to fans around the world.

72nd National Film Awards: Kartik Aaryan wins Best Actor for Chandu Champion, Yami Gautam Dhar bags Best Actress for Article 370

Kartik Aaryan and Yami Gautam Dhar have become some of the top winners at the 72nd National Film Awards.Kartik was given the Best Actor award for his role in Chandu Champion, while Yami won the Best Actress award for her performance in Article 370.

Kartik shared the Best Actor title with Mammootty, who was recognized for his amazing work in the Malayalam film Bramayugam.

This shared win is a big moment for both of them, especially for Kartik, who is getting his first National Award.

Chandu Champion, directed by Kabir Khan, follows the story of a determined athlete named Murlikant Petkar.

Kartik's performance in the film was very well received by both people who watch movies and critics.It's considered one of his best performances so far.

Yami Gautam's Best Actress win came for her role in Article 370, a political action movie directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale.

In the film, she plays an intelligence officer who is on a high-stakes mission.Her acting was praised for being powerful and sincere, making it one of the best roles of the year.

The 72nd National Film Awards celebrate the best work in Indian cinema across all languages and movie types.

Kartik Aaryan's shared Best Actor win with Mammootty and Yami Gautam's Best Actress win are some of the most important highlights of this year's awards.

Priyanka Chopra gets birthday surprise as new Varanasi photos unveil fresh look from SS Rajamouli film

Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned 40 on July 18 with a special surprise for fans as new photos from her upcoming movie, Varanasi, were shared online.The actress is making her return to Indian cinema after almost seven years, and her work with filmmaker S.S.Rajamouli has already created a lot of excitement.The new images give fans another look at her character, Mandakini.

On her birthday, the team behind Varanasi posted two new pictures of Priyanka on social media.

They wrote, “TEAM #Varanasi wishes their ‘MANDAKINI’ aka @priyankachopra a very Happy Birthday and many more adventures beyond the horizon.”

The cast also sent her birthday wishes.

S.S.Rajamouli wrote, “Grace when she smiles.Fire when she doesn’t.Mandakini… @PriyankaChopra in #Varanasi.” Mahesh Babu shared the same photos with a birthday message, “Happy Birthday to the one and only 'Mandakini' Have the most amazing year ahead PC...Sending you lots of love and wishing you happiness always!!!#VARANASI @priyankachopra.”

The photos show two different styles of Priyanka from the movie.

In the first picture, she is wearing a black outfit with a sheer corset design, a messy bun, and bold eye makeup.She looks intense and confident, suggesting a strong, maybe action-filled part of her character.

In the second image, she appears more relaxed and casual, dressed in denim jeans, a white tank top, and a beige shirt worn as a shrug.

She also has casual shoes, a watch, and a high bun, making her look easygoing and breezy.Fans are curious about how these different looks fit into the story of the film.

It is believed that the black outfit might be part of a song scene, but there is no official information about the context of the images or the scenes they belong to.

The photos were first shared by Entertainment Weekly earlier that day.

Interest in Varanasi has been growing since the character poster was released last year.

The poster shows Priyanka in an action-packed look in a yellow saree, introducing Mandakini and showing her important role.

Varanasi is expected to be a large-scale, globe-trotting action adventure film and will be released in many languages.

It stars Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran and will have music by Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani.

This is Priyanka’s first film with S.S.

Rajamouli and her highly anticipated comeback to Indian cinema.It will also mark Mahesh Babu’s return to acting three years after his film Guntur Kaaram (2024).As the excitement continues to build, the movie is expected to come out in cinemas in April 2027.