Aamir Khan Productions and Excel plan microdrama platform
Aamir Khan Productions and Excel Entertainment plan a mobile microdrama service combining original series, existing libraries and digital creators.
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Ektaa Kapoor unveils Hero Ki Horrorine motion poster for 2027
Ektaa Kapoor and Amar Butala unveiled the Hero Ki Horrorine motion poster on November 13. Sajid Khan’s horror comedy is set for cinemas in 2027.
Pankaj Tripathi’s Parivarik ManuRanjan debuts on SonyLIV
Parivarik ManuRanjan premieres on SonyLIV on November 13. Pankaj Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari star in Varun V. Sharma’s Lucknow-set romantic comedy.
Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj’s Daayra sets Netflix premiere
Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran, makes its Netflix debut on November 13 with Hindi and Malayalam audio.
Film workers’ association seeks inquiry into Pyre screening cuts
The All India Cine Workers Association has asked the Centre to examine Pyre’s screening cuts. Director Vinod Kapri says more shows will be added Friday.
Kareena Kapoor receives legal notice over royal pendant photographs
Kareena Kapoor and stylist Rhea Kapoor received a notice from Abbas Hafeez over Diwali photographs featuring a Quran-inscribed royal pendant.
Gunmaaster G9 trailer pairs Emraan Hashmi and Genelia in action drama
Gunmaaster G9 released its trailer on November 11, introducing Emraan Hashmi, Genelia Deshmukh and Aparshakti Khurana ahead of its cinema opening.
Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi trailer brings war drama into focus
Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi trailer arrived on November 10, previewing Apoorva Lakhia’s war drama ahead of its December 4 cinema release.
Gunmaaster G9 sets November 11 trailer date ahead of cinema release
Emraan Hashmi and Genelia Deshmukh star in Gunmaaster G9, which will unveil its trailer on November 11 ahead of a November 27 cinema release.
Amitabh Bachchan explains delayed fan replies as KBC 18 airs reruns
Amitabh Bachchan says writing-hand discomfort delayed his replies to fans. Sony LIV has announced that new KBC 18 episodes return on November 16.
Ramayana sets November 12 Hong Kong release as bookings open
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend opens in Hong Kong on November 12. Cinemas are taking bookings for Hindi screenings with Chinese and English subtitles.
Pyre director Vinod Kapri appeals after reported drop in screenings
Pyre director Vinod Kapri says screenings fell by more than 75% after an early expansion. His appeal raises questions about access to cinemas.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas announces Marathi sequel Ventilator 2 for 2027
Priyanka Chopra Jonas will produce Marathi sequel Ventilator 2, with original writer and director Rajesh Mapuskar returning for the 2027 release.
Hanuman Ansh to stream on Sony LIV from November 27
Hanuman Ansh, Vishal Chaturvedi’s drama inspired by Neem Karoli Baba, starts streaming on Sony LIV on November 27. A Sony MAX broadcast will follow.
Ajay Devgn’s CineX opens multiplexes in Gurugram and Rajkot
Ajay Devgn’s CineX has opened multiplexes at Vista Square Mall in Gurugram and Marvel Plus Mall in Rajkot. Each venue seats 574 guests.
Doosra faces court-ordered disclaimer and ₹2 crore guarantee
The Delhi High Court let Doosra continue screening subject to a bilingual disclaimer and a ₹2 crore bank guarantee in Sourav Ganguly’s rights case.
Salman Khan sets December 4 release for Maatrubhumi
Salman Khan announced at a Mumbai trailer launch that Apoorva Lakhia’s war drama Maatrubhumi will open in cinemas across India on December 4.
CBFC clears Salman Khan’s 4-minute, 43-second Maatrubhumi trailer
Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi trailer has received a UA 16+ certificate and runs 4 minutes, 43 seconds. The clearance applies to the preview.
Ramayana releases Hanuman Chalisa video featuring Diljit Dosanjh
Ramayana released its Hanuman Chalisa video on opening day, with five singers including Diljit Dosanjh and a glimpse of Sunny Deol’s Hanuman.
Maatrubhumi authors end association with Salman Khan’s film
Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh say they have ended their association with Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi after the film moved beyond their Galwan account.