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The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Thursday criticized filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri after a Kolkata-based organisation announced the first screening of his controversial film The Bengal Files in the city on September 13. The screening, organised by BJP-backed group Khola Hawa, will take place at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Bhasha Bhavan in the National Library. The film, starring Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi, is set against the backdrop of the 1946 Great Calcutta Killings and will be shown behind closed doors, with attendance by invitation only. Speaking at a press conference, Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu said, “They have the right to screen the movie. But The Bengal Files has been rejected nationwide. Its box office performance is poor, and the director is not receiving support from media or party, which is why he is complaining.” Since its all-India release on September 5, Agnihotri has repeatedly raised concerns about screening issues in West Bengal. In an interview with NDTV, he claimed that even after booking theatres in advance, distributors have refused to screen the film, citing fears of political unrest. Former BJP Rajya Sabha MP Swapan Dasgupta, associated with Khola Hawa, confirmed the Kolkata screening. The film, which portrays the communal riots of August 1946 in Kolkata, faced a censorship petition, which the Calcutta High Court dismissed on September 8. Despite this, The Bengal Files is yet to be screened in theatres across West Bengal. Agnihotri has alleged political pressure and intimidation by the ruling TMC, calling it an “unofficial ban.”   Source: NDTV

The trailer of Jolly LLB 3, featuring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, has created a buzz among movie lovers after its release on Wednesday morning in Kanpur. Another launch event is set to take place in Meerut later in the day. Soon after the trailer dropped, fans rushed to social media platform X to share their reactions. Most of them praised the film, calling every scene “pure paisa vasool.” Some fans described Gajraj Rao’s villainous role as “absolute fire,” while many admired Akshay Kumar’s wit and comic timing. Others wrote that when Akshay and Arshad appear together on screen, “the laughter doubles.” One user summed it up by saying the trailer offers “fun, hard-hitting dialogues, drama, social message and entertainment.” Directed with a mix of humour and social message, Jolly LLB 3 this time deals with a high-voltage farmer-versus-politician case. Along with Akshay and Arshad, the film features Saurabh Shukla as the judge, Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Seema Biswas as a grieving mother. Gajraj Rao appears as the antagonist, while Ram Kapoor makes a cameo. With the trailer already trending, fans say they are eagerly waiting for the film’s release.   Source: NDTV

In a significant development in the ongoing succession dispute, the children of actress Karisma Kapoor and her late ex-husband Sunjay Kapur have approached the Delhi High Court seeking their rightful share in his multi-thousand crore estate. They allege that their stepmother, Priya Sachdev Kapur, attempted to forge their father’s will in an effort to take control of assets reportedly worth nearly ₹30,000 crore. As per ANI, Sunjay’s children — Samaira (20) and Kiaan (14) — have filed a civil suit through their mother and legal guardian, Karisma Kapoor. They have requested the court to partition the estate, disclose the complete list of assets, and issue a permanent injunction against the accused parties. The petition claims that the children are unaware of the full extent of their father’s wealth and accuse Priya Kapur of withholding key information. The suit notes that Priya initially denied the existence of a will and maintained that all assets were under the RK Family Trust. However, she later presented a document dated March 21, 2025, claiming it to be Sunjay’s will. The children have challenged the legitimacy of the document, alleging it was forged. The legal action names several parties, including Priya Kapur, her minor son, Sunjay’s mother Rani Kapur, and another woman identified as the alleged executor of the contested will. Corporate Holdings and Sunjay Kapur’s Wealth Sunjay Kapur, who passed away from a heart attack during a polo match in England on June 12, 2025, left behind substantial wealth and complex business interests. He was the Chairman of Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd. (Sona Comstar), a major global automotive component company with a market capitalization of roughly ₹31,000 crore. His unexpected death led to a 7% decline in the company’s share value due to succession-related concerns. According to Forbes, Sunjay’s net worth at the time of his death was estimated at $1.2 billion (₹10,300 crore), having peaked at $1.6 billion (₹14,100 crore) in earlier years. He was also the sole beneficiary of the RK Family Trust, which reportedly holds the promoter stake in Sona Comstar through Aureus Investments Pvt. Ltd. Potential Inheritance for Samaira and Kiaan Despite the legal complications, sources suggest that Sunjay had undertaken legacy planning for his children with Karisma Kapoor. He is believed to have gifted each of them bonds worth ₹14 crore and arranged for a monthly income of ₹10 lakh. Additionally, Karisma Kapoor was given ownership of a property previously belonging to Sunjay’s father. The children argue in court that their father had expressed a long-term commitment to their financial security — involving them in his business interests and naming them as beneficiaries of the family trust. They cite shared vacations, business discussions, and personal milestones as proof of his intentions. Family Tensions Escalate The inheritance dispute has deepened internal conflicts within the Kapur family. Following Sunjay’s death, his mother Rani Kapur raised objections over being excluded from critical corporate matters. In a letter addressed to SEBI and Sona Comstar shareholders, she claimed emotional distress and alleged coercion into signing documents. She also criticized the rapid appointment of Priya Kapur as a non-executive director on the company’s board. In response, the company denied her claims, stating: “Rani Kapur has not been a shareholder in the company since 2019. No documents were presented to her or signed after Sunjay’s passing. All board appointments, including that of Priya Kapur, followed due process and received shareholder approval.” Ongoing Legal Proceedings As the Delhi High Court prepares to examine the case, the legal battle between Sunjay Kapur’s children, their stepmother, and other family members is poised to decide the future distribution of his vast estate and his legacy in the corporate world. Sunjay Kapur and Karisma Kapoor were married in 2003 and had two children — Samaira in 2005 and Kiaan in 2011. The couple filed for divorce in 2014, which was finalized in 2016. source: NDTV

Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4, Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files, and Michael Chaves’s The Conjuring: Last Rites, all released on September 5, have so far struggled to make an impact at the box office. On the fifth day of release, The Conjuring: Last Rites earned Rs 5.50 crore, bringing its total collection to Rs 61 crore. Baaghi 4 collected Rs 4 crore on the same day, taking its overall total to Rs 39.75 crore. Meanwhile, The Bengal Files has managed Rs 9.19 crore in five days. About The Bengal Files and Baaghi 4 The Bengal Files is the third film in Vivek Agnihotri’s Files trilogy, following the National Award-winning The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022). The film features Mithun Chakraborty, Saswata Chatterjee, Anupam Kher, Priyanshu Chatterjee, and Darshan Kumar. NDTV’s review noted, “This lesser-known bloodied chapter about Indian history needed a much more nuanced filmmaking. The imagery is in-your-face, and the performances are screechy and over the top.” The Baaghi franchise, which established Tiger Shroff as a leading action hero, could not recreate the magic with its fourth instalment. NDTV critic Saibal Chatterjee wrote, “Shroff has the skills to dive into high-octane action sequences with his hero poise intact. But when the script is only superficially visceral, even a capable actor cannot inject credibility into the protagonist’s exploits.” About The Conjuring: Last Rites Directed by Michael Chaves and written by Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, The Conjuring: Last Rites is the ninth instalment in The Conjuring Universe. The film, based on the true-life Smurl haunting, stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga reprising their roles as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, alongside Mia Tomlinson and Ben Hardy.    

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court to protect her personality rights, citing unauthorized use of her name, photos, and public image across digital platforms and commercial products. Justice Tejas Karia heard the matter and expressed the court’s willingness to issue injunctions to stop such misuse. The case is set for its next hearing on January 15, 2026. Senior Advocate Sandeep Sethi, representing Rai, argued that her identity is being exploited for commercial gain and inappropriate content. He pointed out that several websites falsely claim to be her official platforms, misleading the public and violating her publicity rights. Sethi showcased examples of unauthorized merchandise — including mugs, T-shirts, and drinkware — featuring her image and name without consent. In one alarming case, a company called Aishwarya Nation Wealth falsely listed Rai as its Chairperson in official records, despite having no legitimate connection to her. Sethi called this fraudulent and confirmed that Rai had no knowledge of the company. Sethi also highlighted the circulation of digitally altered, obscene, and AI-generated images of Rai online, calling it a serious violation of her dignity. He emphasized that her likeness was being misused for sexually explicit content, which he described as deeply offensive and unacceptable. Google's legal representative, Advocate Mamta Rani, addressed the technical side of content removal, stating that specific URLs would be required to take down the offending material. Justice Karia noted that while a single, unified order would be ideal, the court may have to issue separate injunctions depending on the extent and nature of the violations. The court advised Rai’s legal team to either provide specific URLs for takedown or follow the Blocking and Screening Instructions (BSI) process. It added that any orders issued would be tailored to each defendant, unless a broader ruling could be applied across the board.

The fourth film in the popular Dhamaal franchise has finished shooting, the makers announced Saturday. Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, and Jaaved Jaaferi are all returning for the comedy, which is directed by Indra Kumar. T-Series shared the news on Instagram with character posters showing the four stars along with Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, and Anjali Dinesh Anand. The post read: “It’s a wrap on #Dhamaal 4. Now let the madness begin! #Dhamaal 4 coming to cinemas on Eid 2026.” Devgn reshared it, writing: “Today's breaking news, brought to you by the gang, who are coming to loot your heart soon… and the brain.” The Dhamaal series began in 2007, followed by Double Dhamaal (2009) and Total Dhamaal (2019). Dhamaal 4 is produced by Devgn, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Ashok Thakeria, Indra Kumar, Anand Pandit, and Kumar Mangat Pathak.   Source: NDTV

In Bollywood’s latest spectacle, ‘Baaghi 4 (2025)’ with Tiger Shroff, arrives as a much-anticipated continuation of a franchise known for its thrilling energy. Released on September 5, 2025, the action thriller promises to blend raw intensity with mainstream entertainment and mass appeal. Let’s dive into how the fourth installment of the Baaghi franchise holds up in depth and what its box-office performance signals. Cast and Crew of the Film Baaghi 4 (2025)  A. Harsha makes his Hindi debut with this high-octane movie, stepping into a franchise already heavy with expectations. It comes under Sajid Nadiadwala’s trusted banner, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, and carries the responsibility of being the fourth entry of the Baaghi franchise. Interestingly, this one isn’t an entirely original outing; it borrows heavily from an unofficial remake of the Tamil feature Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu from 2013. Sonam Bajwa and Sanjay Dutt join Shroff, along with Harnaaz Sandhu, who steps into Bollywood for the first time. Shreyas Talpade, Upendra Limaye, and Saurabh Sachdeva round out the ensemble. Read more: Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra: Female-Led Malayalam Superhero Blockbuster Music duties fall to Sanchit and Ankit Balhara, whose score tries to fuel the momentum with equal parts energy and tension. Tiger Shroff On Full Beast Mode Like its predecessors, Baaghi 4 carries an A certificate, and there is no attempt to soften the blows. Shroff once again transforms into Ronnie, though this time the character feels more volatile, more unhinged. There’s intensity in his performance, and for stretches, he manages to push beyond the action-hero image that usually limits him. At 160 minutes, the relentlessness begins to wear down even patient viewers. The carnage doesn’t arrive in moderation; impalements, dismemberments, and bullets tearing through flesh all play out with little restraint. What starts as occasional bare-fist skirmishes escalates into endless brawls armed with knives, rods, and anything sharp enough to pierce through. There’s undeniable craft in staging such spectacles, but the barrage of violence overshadows everything else. For some, that sheer excess will feel like the franchise living up to its name. For others, it may come across as fatigue dressed up as adrenaline. Read more: Wednesday Season 2 Part 2: Jenna Ortega Fronts Netflix's Star-Studded Mayhem Story Lags Behind Action Ronny’s arc in the plot of this movie begins at rock bottom. He survives a brutal train crash that was never meant to leave him breathing, but survival brings no relief. Grief gnaws at him, guilt takes root, and his descent into self-destruction feels both personal and punishing. The woman he loved may or may not have survived, and that uncertainty fractures his mind. As the line between memory and reality blurs, those around him begin to wonder if his world is real at all. The script is designed with such a heavy hand on spectacle that the director barely seems to need an action choreographer. Rajat Aroraa’s dialogues, usually tuned to win easy applause, are toned down to match the story’s darker beats. Still, the makers lean too hard on action and a one-note love track. For every kinetic set-piece, narrative depth is sacrificed, leaving the film’s dramatic foundation shaky. When the story dips into the second half, predictability sets in. Promising tension dissolves into routine plotting. By the time the movie drags to its conclusion, it is the slick visuals and elaborate stunts, not the story, that carry it across the finish line for action enthusiasts. Read more: Param Sundari Film Review, Ratings, Earnings: Cross‑Cultural Romance in Bollywood Acting in Rhythm with the Action Tiger plays a dual shade of Ronnie, violent avenger on one end, vulnerable naval officer on the other. The former feels familiar, almost recycled from his past outings, but the latter carries more weight. His portrayal of a man battling trauma and possible PTSD lends some rare dimension to a character otherwise built on fists and fury. Harnaaz Sandhu, in her debut as Alisha, surprises. There’s a quiet confidence in her screen presence, never raw, never forced. She slips into the romance with ease, giving Ronnie’s broken edges a softer counterpoint. Sanjay Dutt looms large, menacing in frame, and his presence during key action sequences lifts their impact. Among the supporting cast, Saurabh Sachdeva stands out with a villainous smile that unsettles more than the bloodshed does. Sunit Morarjee adds bite as the deputy, while Upendra Limaye steals several moments, grounding the chaos with sharp screen presence. Direction and Music: Controlled but Limited Director A. Harsha doesn’t get much room to shape the film into his own. Sajid Nadiadwala, steering the story, screenplay, and production, keeps a firm grip, leaving Harsha little chance to leave a personal stamp. Still, the production value and technical polish are intact. Read more: The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025): Gaza’s Cry Echoes Through Cinema The soundscape, however, is kept deliberately loud, almost to a fault. The songs are a mixed bag, as some lyrics stand out for their plain sincerity, even if the compositions themselves don’t linger long. Jagdeep Warring-Josh’s Guzaara and Danish Sabri-Paradox’s Akeli Laila bring fleeting freshness. Sameer Anjaan’s Marjaana and Yeh Mera Husn lean on formula, though the latter, set to Tanishk Bagchi’s tune, feels like a deliberate echo of Pathaan’s Besharam Rang. The resemblance is no accident; Shilpa Rao, who lent her voice to the Shah Rukh Khan hit, reprises her place here. Box Office: An Early Surge Commercially, the Nadiadwala production, completed with a Rs 25 crore budget, is off to a striking start. Pre-release sales suggested momentum, crossing Rs. 5 crore gross even before accounting for blocked seats. With those included, the figure jumped past Rs 7.75 crore, and that was still with an hour left before showtime. For perspective, this easily outstripped Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par, which had closed its opening-day pre-sales at Rs. 3.31 crore gross. The first-day collections told a similar story. Around Rs. 12 crore net from India alone put the film ahead of Aamir’s recent outing, which had opened at Rs. 10.70 crore. Read more: Vash Level 2 (2025) Movie: Review, Ratings, Earnings Piling Up ‘Baaghi 4 (2025)’ starred by Tiger Shroff, Harnaaz Sandhu, and Sanjay Dutt has triggered considerable hype across Bollywood, riding on both star power and franchise memory. Sajid Nadiadwala’s production and pen, however, leave the story uneven and often predictable. What it does deliver without restraint is action at full throttle and unsettled music. Advanced bookings underline its staggering pull at the box office. That momentum alone proves how spectacle can outweigh storytelling lapses.

The final film in The Conjuring franchise, The Conjuring: Last Rites, is now in theatres, starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Early reactions on social media are mixed. Some fans praised the movie as a “beautiful end to the series,” while others called it “a slow burn” with “predictable jump scares.” Many highlighted the performances of Wilson and Farmiga as a strong point. The ninth and final installment is based on the real-life Smurl hauntings in West Pittston, Pennsylvania, and also explores the history of the Warrens’ family.   Source: NDTV

The highly talked-about ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ has quickly turned heads across the industry. Since its release on August 28, 2025, the female-led South Indian spectacle has sparked waves of discussion. The superhero film is currently the third-highest-grossing Malayalam movie of the year. The premiere hasn’t even stayed confined to Kerala either. It’s already out in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada, which reflects just how determined the makers are to pitch this story to a wider audience. Let’s dive into how its story, cast, visuals, and spotlight come together on screen. About Chandra and the Rise of a Superhero Cinematic Universe Bankrolled by Dulquer Salmaan through his own studio, Wayfarer Films, the movie comes from director Dominic Arun. Designed as the opening entry in the Wayfarer Cinematic Universe, it introduces Mollywood’s first structured attempt at a superhero franchise. Kalyani Priyadarshan takes on the central role of Chandra, laying the foundation for what is intended to be a multi-chapter saga. The lineup feels thoughtfully mixed; there’s Naslen, Arun Kurian, Sandy, Chandu Salimkumar, Raghunath Paleri, Nishanth Sagar, Sarath Sabha, Nithya Shri, and Vijayaraghavan holding the ground. Then viewers have got those fleeting but eye-catching appearances from Dulquer Salmaan, Tovino Thomas, and Sunny Wayne. And, of course, Mammootty’s voice in the narration adds that unmistakable gravitas. Read more: Wednesday Season 2 Part 2: Jenna Ortega Fronts Netflix's Star-Studded Mayhem Defining Superhero Milestone in Mollywood The film distinguishes itself from other large-scale fantasy ventures not with sheer size but with its command over visual language. The pre-interval block is where the film flexes its muscles. Yannick Ben’s stunt direction lands with a kind of sharpness that feels deliberate, every move thought through, nothing tossed in just to dazzle. The camera, guided by Nimish Ravi, keeps pace with that rhythm. At times it stretches wide, letting audiences take in the sweep of the moment, and then suddenly it’s right up close. It catches the smaller beats that stop the action from floating off into spectacle. Meanwhile, Jakes Bejoy’s score threads the whole thing together. He swings between hard-driving, heart-racing bursts and quieter passages that almost sit in the background but keep the tension alive. It feels at home in the superhero world, sure, but it doesn’t just imitate the usual formulas; it carves out a tone that feels distinctly its own. Optimal Sync of Visual Spectacles with Screenplay At its heart, the story follows a young woman who stumbles upon extraordinary powers while still caught in the messiness of her own personal battles. As a dark force rises, she is pushed toward embracing both her power and her fate. Read more: Top 10 Korean Dramas Releasing in September 2025 Dominic Arun does more than just direct here; he also lays down the spine of the story, sharing writing duties with Santhy Balachandran. What they’ve built is not just spectacle but a layered world, folding in immortals, folklore, and present-day anxieties. That mix gives the fantasy a sense of weight, something rooted rather than drifting. At times of surfacing cameos of major stars, they feel stretched, yet they remain tied to the story without completely distracting from Chandra’s arc. Their presence is also designed to feed into later installments, which makes early judgement difficult. What stands out is the writing of supporting characters, handled with restraint and dignity. The filmmaking and editing never feel careless. Lighting, cuts, and pacing follow the mood of the scene rather than any formula, so the rhythm feels organic. There’s richness in the textures, but it never tips into indulgence. Visual polish stays in service of the story, not the other way around. The balance between spectacle and storytelling holds steady. Read more: September 2025 South Indian Movies: 12 Biggest Releases

A division bench of Justice Sangeeta Chandra and Justice Brij Raj Singh watched the teaser and trailers of Jolly LLB 3 and ruled that there was nothing objectionable in them. The petitioner, Jay Vardhan Shukla, had argued that the film shows the legal profession in a bad light. He said the teaser and trailer, which are widely shared on social media, have already influenced lawyers and harmed the image of the judiciary. According to him, the negative portrayal discourages people from joining the legal profession and misguides law students, which could affect the future of the justice system. Deputy Solicitor General SB Pandey replied that the petitioner had not complained to the proper authority before coming to court. He also pointed out that under the 2021 IT Rules, anyone unhappy with online content should first approach the platform or publisher. The court agreed with this argument and dismissed the petition. Earlier, a Pune Civil Court had summoned actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi after another petition claimed that Jolly LLB 3 shows lawyers and judges in a disrespectful way. The film is scheduled to release on September 19. The Jolly LLB franchise began in 2013 with Arshad Warsi playing the lead role of lawyer Jagdish Tyagi, known as Jolly. The film told the story of his fight for justice for six innocent workers and exposed corruption in the judiciary. The second part, released in 2017, featured Akshay Kumar as lawyer Jagdishwar Mishra, with Huma Qureshi, Annu Kapoor, Kumud Mishra, and Saurabh Shukla, who returned from the first film.   Source: NDTV