OTT releases this Friday, 30 October: Obsession, SI Yugandhar, Akka, Rudravanam PS, Dead-End Job and more

King: Abhay Verma posts diary note on SRK shoot as Suhana’s first look, ‘Tu Mil Jaaye’ drop on 2 Nov

On 2 Nov, Abhay Verma shared a diary note about shooting with Shah Rukh Khan on King, as the film’s birthday-linked promotions ramped up. The makers also unveiled Suhana Khan’s first look and released the first track, “Tu Mil Jaaye”, featuring Khan and Deepika Padukone.

Reyaansh Agarawal•1 day ago3 min

Honey Singh's nephew Vidit Olak and friend killed as car hits parked tractor-trolley on Jalandhar flyover

Honey Singh's nephew Vidit Olak and his friend Aarav Talwar died around 3 am on 1 November when their car rammed a parked tractor-trolley on a flyover in Jalandhar. Three others in the car went home. Honey Singh posted about the loss; the families declined further legal action.

Prateek Rawat•2 days ago2 min

Ajay Devgn moves Bombay High Court against Maharashtra FDA notice over Vimal Elaichi ads

Ajay Devgn has challenged a Maharashtra FDA show-cause notice in the Bombay High Court, calling it arbitrary and saying the maker should have got it. The FDA alleges the Vimal Elaichi ads promote banned Vimal Pan Masala. Shah Rukh Khan and Tiger Shroff also served; hearing 4 November.

Prateek Rawat•3 days ago3 min

Mirzapur: The Movie streams on Prime Video with an extended cut; film earned about Rs 336 crore

Mirzapur: The Movie began streaming on Prime Video on 30 October with an extended cut, eight weeks after its 4 September release. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh with Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Divyenndu, it earned about Rs 336 crore worldwide, per one report, to mixed-to-positive reviews.

Prateek Rawat•3 days ago3 min

Bigg Boss 20: Aasif Khan reportedly eliminated in week 8; official confirmation awaited, nominee lists differ

Aasif Khan has reportedly been eliminated from Bigg Boss 20 in the eighth week after getting the fewest votes among six nominees, according to a fan-account post. Official confirmation had not come when the reports were filed, and Salman Khan is due back to host the weekend episodes.

Subhash Gupta•4 days ago2 min

Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, director of Kaante and Kaabil, dies in Mumbai at 57

Hindi filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, director of Kaante, Zinda and Kaabil and producer of Shootout at Lokhandwala, has died in Mumbai at 57. One report says he suffered a head injury after a fall at home on Friday; the cause is not confirmed. Ashoke Pandit announced the death.

Amita Sahani•4 days ago3 min

Ramayana advance booking: Rs 17 crore in India, Rs 40 crore worldwide; trade eyes Rs 65 crore opening

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part One, with Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, releases on 5 November. It had sold about 1.5 lakh tickets in national chains by Friday afternoon, and trade estimates point to a Rs 65 crore India opening. It still trails Dhurandhar 2 in advance sales.

Prateek Rawat•4 days ago4 min

Tiger Shroff firing case: 12th accused held from Sonipat, police probe Rs 40,000 and Rs 12,000 transfers

The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested a 12th accused, named Amar, from Rohna village in Sonipat, Haryana, in the case of the 18 October firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Juhu. Nine of the 12 arrested are from Sonipat. Police are examining two bank transfers; his family says he is innocent.

Subhash Gupta•4 days ago4 min

CPI(M) disowns online attacks on Mammootty after DYFI, SFI leaders' visit: Govindan says party never ganged up

CPI(M) state secretary M V Govindan said the party had no role in online attacks on actor Mammootty and on the DYFI and SFI leaders who visited his home. Senior leader P Jayarajan also condemned the abuse, but some party supporters say the March row over K Rafeeq was never settled.

Amita Sahani•4 days ago4 min

Aadarsha Kutumbam review roundup: Venkatesh's lottery-win comedy opens to mixed reviews, rated 2.25 to 3

Aadarsha Kutumbam (House No. 47), a family comedy with Venkatesh and Srinidhi Shetty written by Trivikram, opened on 30 October. Reviews praise Venkatesh's comic timing and the first half, and fault a predictable story and weaker second half. Ratings run from about 2.25 to 3 out of 5.

Prateek Rawat•5 days ago4 min

Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations buys Vrushakarma theatrical rights in AP, Telangana and Karnataka

Producer Dil Raju, through Sri Venkateswara Creations, has bought the theatrical rights of Naga Chaitanya's mythical thriller Vrushakarma in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. The price is undisclosed. Directed by Karthik Dandu, the film is set for release on 4 December.

Reyaansh Agarawal•5 days ago4 min

Sir Patrick Stewart, Star Trek's Captain Picard and X-Men's Professor X, dies at 86

Sir Patrick Stewart, known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men films, has died at 86. His representative announced it on 29 October, saying he died in his wife's care after a brief illness with Alzheimer's and Lewy body dementia.

Subhash Gupta•5 days ago4 min