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Seven years after her Grammy-winning debut Invasion of Privacy, Cardi B has returned with her sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, released Friday to high anticipation. The 23-track project arrives just days after she announced her fourth pregnancy — her first child with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs — and only weeks after she won a Los Angeles court case tied to an alleged assault incident years ago. With a title that nods to the intense public scrutiny around her career, Cardi leans into her trademark style of blunt confidence and sharp humor. The album features high-profile collaborations with Janet Jackson, Lizzo, Selena Gomez, Megan Thee Stallion, Cash Cobain, Kehlani, Summer Walker and Tyla. Cardi included past hits “Up” and “WAP” with Megan Thee Stallion, sparking online criticism for recycling older tracks. She responded firmly on X in June, saying, “These are two of my biggest songs…they deserve a home,” while noting they don’t count toward first-week sales. Fresh tracks like the assertive “Outside” and the breezier “Imaginary Playerz” balance hard-edged anthems with radio-friendly flows, further showcasing her range. Bigg Boss 19 nominations: Ashnoor Kaur, Nehal Chudasama and others at risk of eviction The album also arrives at a busy moment in her personal life. Cardi shares three children with former husband Offset — daughters Blossom, 1, and Kulture, 7, and son Wave, 4. Diggs has a daughter, Nova, from a previous relationship. Their pregnancy reveal this week marked a new chapter for the couple, who had kept their relationship largely private. Cardi B will take her momentum on the road with the Little Miss Drama Tour, her first arena tour, beginning Feb. 11 in Palm Desert, California, and wrapping in Atlanta in April, with stops in major cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Toronto. Source: Agency 

Aamir Khan’s team has denied reports claiming he criticised Rajinikanth’s film Coolie. A fake interview circulated on social media suggested the actor regretted his role in the movie. Aamir Khan Productions clarified that he has not yet watched the film and has given no such interview. The statement added that Mr Khan respects all his work and does not speak lightly about it. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is waiting to watch the film with him. The production house also praised Coolie’s success, which has grossed over Rs 500 crore worldwide, calling the fake interview “false.”

Bollywood cinema captivates audiences with its innovative stories, powerful acting talents, and timeless energy. The upcoming Hindi film lineup for October 2025 arrives with a slate of action, horror, comedy, thrillers, and romance, promising variety on every screen. Let’s dive into 10 must-watch Bollywood movies releasing this October to keep audiences spellbound. 10 Most-hyped Bollywood Hindi Films Hitting Screens 2025 October . Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari / Romantic Comedy / October 2, 2025 A third entry to the Dulhania series, ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ leans into the push-and-pull of modern romance. Besides directing the comedy film, Shashank Khaitan also writes the script with Ishita Moitra. The plot unfolds with two former lovers crossing paths, and old affections resurface before either of them can make sense of it. Their attempts to revive what once was set off a tangle of mistaken intentions and sly diversions. Read more: Best 10 Amazon Prime Originals Coming in October 2025 The cast brings a mix of familiar faces and new energy, with Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Suniel Shetty, Rohit Saraf, and Sanya Malhotra at the forefront, alongside Akshay Oberoi and Maniesh Paul providing support. Pritam and Tanishk Bagchi handle music, while John Stewart Eduri shapes the score. Vampires Saga / Horror Action / October 10, 2025 Zuber K. Khan’s latest feature, ‘Vampires Saga’, moves between shadowed chambers and sunlit courtyards. Writing credit goes to Abdul Adnan and Pradeep Singh Rishiraj. In a secretive vampire clan and an elite college, four people stumble into feelings they were never meant to explore. Their stories fold together in a tale where romance clashes with danger and where loyalty can turn as swiftly as the wind. The ensemble includes Abdul Adnan, Sana Sultan, Zuber K. Khan, Bushra Shaikh, Manish Khanna, Sheela Sharma, and Chetan Hansraj. Read more: Netflix Originals Coming in October 2025: Top 10 Binge-worthy Releases Kashi Kashyap provides the music, with Chandra Shekhar Singh shaping an undercurrent of tension in the background score. Go Goa Gone 2 / Adventure Comedy / October 15, 2025 Krishna D.K. and Raj Nidimoru return to the offbeat world they created in Go Goa Gone (2013). This follow-up trades zombies for visitors from far stranger territory. The stoner banter and easy absurdity stay intact, but now the gang faces something less decayed and more extraterrestrial. Saif Ali Khan joins Fahim Fazli, Abhishek Banerjee, Kunal Kemmu, Radhika Madan, Vir Das, Puja Gupta, and Anand Tiwari. Harshy handles the music of this Eros Worldwide and Maddock Films production. Read more: Top 10 Korean Dramas Releasing in September 2025 No Means No / Romantic Action / October 17, 2025 The Indo-Polish film ‘No Means No’ flourishes with Vikash Verma as its director, who co-wrote it with Hitesh Desai. The action movie blends alpine romance with the taut pacing of a legal thriller. It begins on the slopes of Poland, where an Indian ski champion meets a young woman who changes his course. Their connection is soon tested in a courtroom where each revelation tips the balance, and the promise of the verdict teeters on a knife-edge. Gulshan Grover, Dhruv Verma, Sharad Kapoor, Anastasiya Ador, Nazia Hussain, Neetu Chandra, Anna Guzik, and Deepraj Rana round out the cast. Produced by G7 Films, the project features music by Hariharan. Read more: September 2025 South Indian Movies: 12 Biggest Releases Thama / Romantic Horror / October 21, 2025 A new chapter to the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, ‘Thama’ boasts Aditya Sarpotdar as its director. Niren Bhatt, Arun Falara, and Suresh Mathew oversee the script. As the fifth entry, it threads new folklore into a franchise already linked by Stree and Bhediya. At its centre is a historian who pores over brittle manuscripts, searching for evidence behind whispered tales of vampires in Vijay Nagar. His pursuit draws him into a wider mystery, one that hints at an ancient connection running through the other stories. Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana lead a cast that also includes Sanjay Dutt, Paresh Rawal, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Shreyas Talpade, and Vijay Raaz. Varun Dhawan drops by in a cameo as Bhaskar, while Malaika Arora and Nora Fatehi make special appearances in the songs. The music, by Sachin–Jigar, keeps a playful edge as the film balances scares and sly humour. Read more: Amazon Prime Originals Lineup for September 2025: Top 10 New and Returning Shows

If The Conjuring: The Last Rites left you trembling, why not dive into more horror this weekend? Streaming platforms are filled with spine-tingling classics and recent fright films to keep you up all night. Get ready for a terrifying movie marathon with these top horror picks: The Conjuring Series – Netflix, Prime VideoFollow paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren as they tackle real-life cases of demonic forces. From helping a haunted family in The Conjuring (2013) to confronting the demon nun Valak in The Conjuring 2 (2016) and investigating a murder linked to demonic possession in The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), these films are a must-watch for horror fans. Annabelle Trilogy – Prime VideoThis spin-off from The Conjuring series tracks the journey of a cursed doll. In Annabelle: Creation (2017), a grieving dollmaker unknowingly invites a demon into his creation, while Annabelle (2014) follows a couple haunted by the doll. Annabelle Comes Home (2019) sees the doll terrorizing the Warrens' family. Tumbbad – Prime VideoA gripping tale of greed and curses, this film spans three generations of a family in the haunted village of Tumbbad, Maharashtra. The haunting pursuit of hidden treasure makes for a unique and chilling horror experience. The Monkey – Prime VideoWhen twin brothers find their father's eerie wind-up monkey toy, it triggers a series of mysterious deaths. A horror-filled reunion 25 years later escalates the terror as the toy resumes its killing spree. Stree & Stree 2 – Prime VideoIn Stree (2018), a village is terrorized by a vengeful female spirit. The sequel, Stree 2 (2024), brings in a new headless male spirit, and the village must fight once more to protect its women. Bhool Bhulaiyaa Trilogy – NetflixA series about the ghost of Manjulika and the eerie mysteries surrounding her haunting. The 2007 film delves into a psychiatric disorder rather than a ghost story, while the sequels add more supernatural twists to the legend. Oddity – Prime VideoFollow a blind medium and a curio shop owner as they use psychic powers and haunted objects to uncover the truth behind a brutal murder. I Saw the TV Glow – NetflixA psychological horror exploring the supernatural effects of a mysterious TV show on two high school students. It raises questions about identity and reality, blurring the lines between fiction and the supernatural. 1920 Series – Prime Video, JioHotstarThis Indian horror series follows a supernatural battle with demonic forces. The original 1920 (2008) centers on a newlywed couple dealing with possession, while the sequels dive into different haunted locations with a dark past. Bhoot – Prime VideoSet in a modern Mumbai high-rise, this Ram Gopal Varma-directed horror follows a married couple who encounter strange paranormal events in an apartment where the previous occupant committed suicide. These films are perfect for a weekend binge filled with terror, mystery, and supernatural chills!   Source: NDTV

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