Optimystix Entertainment is ready to enter a new phase as it is set to come up with its public issue on August 7. For Vipul D Shah, Founder and Chairman, Optimystix Entertainment, this represents both a moment of pride and a much larger responsibility. “Optimystix has been built over more than 25 years, from producing some of India’s most successful television programmes to expanding into Films, OTT, animation and digital content. Personally, it is gratifying to see a company that we started with a strong creative ambition now preparing to enter the public markets. At the same time, a public…
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Allu Arjun and Atlee’s highly anticipated Raaka seems to be following the path of Dhurandhar. According to sources associated with the project, the makers are exploring the possibility of splitting the upcoming magnum opus into two parts due to its expansive storyline.”Raaka has been in production for more than a year now, and the footage shot so far has grown far beyond what can realistically be accommodated within a conventional three-hour runtime. With at least four months of filming still pending, it has become practically impossible to fit the complete narrative into one film,” a source associated with the project…
Even before its theatrical release, Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited mythological epic Ramayana has found itself at the centre of a fresh controversy. Shri Ramlila Mahasangh President Arjun Kumar has reportedly sought a special preview screening of the film, expressing concerns over its portrayal of the revered Indian epic and urging the makers to ensure that the narrative remains faithful to its source material.During a recent press conference, Kumar revealed that he has written a formal letter to the filmmakers requesting an advance screening of Ramayana. According to him, the demand stems from concerns that certain portions of the film could potentially…
Punjabi singer-songwriter Guru Randhawa has contributed Rs 5 lakhs from his personal funds towards emergency relief efforts for flood-affected communities in Upper Assam. The contribution has been channelled through digital creator Dimpu Baruah, who is currently leading on-ground relief operations in some of the state’s worst-hit regions.The donation comes as Assam continues to recover from devastating floods. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the floods had claimed 82 lives as of August 2, 2026, while around 1.78 lakh people remained affected across seven districts. Guru Randhawa appeals for nationwide support for Assam Speaking about the humanitarian crisis, Guru…
Ahead of the much-awaited release of their upcoming period drama Batwara 1947, Sunny Deol and his son Karan Deol visited the historic Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib in Bihar to seek divine blessings. Directed as a high-octane emotional saga set against the backdrop of India’s Partition, Batwara 1947 features a stellar ensemble cast led by Sunny Deol alongside Shabana Azmi, Preity G Zinta, Ali Fazal, and Abhimanyu Singh. The film highlights a family navigating violence, loss, and forced migration, while also marking Preity Zinta’s grand return to the silver screen after an eight-year hiatus.Currently travelling as part of a…
After delivering the successful Sitaare Zameen Par (2025), superstar Aamir Khan is now gearing up for Lalkaara. The film is expected to go on floors later this year, and the makers are currently busy with the casting process. Bollywood Hungama has learned that none other than Vikrant Massey has been offered a plum role in the period drama.A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Besides Aamir Khan, the makers are looking to cast three more actors in extremely prominent roles. Vikrant Massey has been approached for one such important part. The actor has proved his worth by portraying diverse characters across genres.…
Excel Entertainment has announced the launch of its dedicated music label, Excel Music, marking a new chapter in the production house’s creative journey. The label is backed by Universal Music Group as a strategic shareholder and marketing and distribution partner.Excel Music’s first release will be the soundtrack album of Mirzapur: The Movie, releasing in cinemas on September 4, 2026. Leading the album is its first song featuring Dhanda, a prominent name in the Haryanvi music industry, marking his Bollywood debut. The track is set to release this week.Over the past two decades, Excel Entertainment’s catalogue has included Dil Chahta Hai,…
Greatland Resources boss Shaun Day has warned the federal government’s Capital Gains Tax changes are already discouraging investors from seeking growth assets.
Longtime friends and acclaimed filmmakers Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap have come together for a special collaboration as presenters of the coming-of-age short film Bobby Beauty Parlour. Timed to coincide with Friendship Week, the film is set to premiere on the Oh Short Flips YouTube channel on August 6 at midnight.Directed by Shashwat Dwivedi, Bobby Beauty Parlour tells the story of childhood best friends Eelu and Manu, who spend one final afternoon together before life takes them in different directions. Set largely inside a neighbourhood beauty parlour, the short captures the innocence of adolescence as the duo spend their time…
Liontown managing director Tony Ottaviano says he’s open to growing his company’s lithium portfolio and would look at Rio Tinto’s Mt Cattlin mine if approached.