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.
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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.
Kanika Kapoor announces separation from Gautam Hathiramani
Kanika Kapoor announces her separation from Gautam Hathiramani after their 2022 wedding, sharing an Instagram note and requesting privacy.
Bengaluru engineer arrested over Ayushmann and Tusshar threats
Police have arrested a Bengaluru engineer over alleged threats to Ayushmann Khurrana and Tusshar Kapoor; a claimed gang link remains disputed.
Kartik Aaryan’s Ladaku sets June 18, 2027 release with Kabir Khan
Kartik Aaryan reunites with Kabir Khan for Ladaku, arriving in cinemas June 18, 2027, and makes his production debut with Dopamine Studios.
Ramayana Part 2 moves to 2028, confirms Namit Malhotra
Namit Malhotra confirms Ramayana Part 2 is planned for 2028, explaining the extra production time while leaving a possible trilogy unconfirmed.
Salman Khan releases Teri Sexy Beauty from Maatrubhumi
Salman Khan and Muskaan sing Teri Sexy Beauty from Maatrubhumi, featuring Chitrangda Singh, while the film awaits a new theatrical date.