Arena Animation, a pioneer in animation, gaming, visual effects, and digital media education and a training brand of Aptech Limited, successfully concluded the Mumbai edition of Perspectives 2026, its flagship annual industry engagement platform, bringing together over 1000 students, industry professionals, creative leaders and renowned personalities from the Media & Entertainment ecosystem.Celebrating 30 years of creative excellence, this year’s edition was built around the theme of inspiring the next generation of creative professionals by connecting them with real-world industry perspectives, emerging artificial intelligence (AI) powered creative workflows, emerging technologies and career opportunities within the rapidly evolving AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects,…
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The makers of The Vvaan – Force of the Forrest have unveiled two new posters of the upcoming fantasy folklore film, offering a glimpse into its mysterious world ahead of the teaser release. Starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, the film marks their first on-screen collaboration and is set to explore a fictional world built around folklore, supernatural elements and a forbidden forest.The two posters feature contrasting versions of Sidharth Malhotra, adding an element of mystery to the film’s mythology. In one poster, the actor appears to be entering the mysterious world of Vvaan, while the other presents him as…
Birds in the Dark (Hanere De Panchi), written, cinematographed, and directed by Shashank Walia, will have its World Premiere in the Vision section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), running October 6–15, 2026.Set in rural Punjab, Birds In The Dark is a narrative Punjabi film shot in black and white and also featuring dialects of Punjabi, Kashmiri and Urdu. Produced by Reema Kaur for Two Black Squares, and by Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal for True Story Films, this intersectional film takes you through various thematics across gender, caste, and class.In line with Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)’s Vision…
Govinda has reportedly warned of legal action against media organisations, digital platforms and content creators over what he describes as false, misleading and defamatory information concerning his personal and family life. The actor has also raised concerns over the use of digitally manipulated material, including deepfakes and AI-generated content.The development comes after a series of reports and social media claims surrounding Govinda’s personal life. Following the appearance of his wife Sunita Ahuja at court, reports had surfaced claiming that she had withdrawn her alleged divorce case against the actor. Subsequently, rumours emerged alleging that Govinda had secretly married actress Rani…
On August 12, the teaser of the much-awaited thriller Haiwaan was launched, followed by the launch of the song ‘Mere Hero Hai Woh’. There’s been a huge demand among the audience to see the trailer. Bollywood Hungama has learned that netizens won’t have to wait long, as the trailer will be released in less than 24 hours.A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The trailer of Haiwaan will be released tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. While the teaser offered just a glimpse into the film’s dark and thrilling world, ‘Mere Hero Hai Woh’ shed light on an important emotional track in the story.…
Prime Video has announced September 25, 2026, as the worldwide premiere date for its upcoming Prime Original Movie Don’t Be Shy. Written and directed by Sreeti Mukerji, the coming-of-age romantic comedy is produced by Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt under their banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions. Grishma Shah and Vikesh Bhutani have co-produced the film.The film introduces four young actors—Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati—as they navigate friendship, young love, heartbreak, ambitions and the uncertainties that come with growing up. The cast also includes Kunaal Roy Kapur, Anurag Basu, Neha Dhupia and Anju Alva Naik in pivotal roles.”Don’t…
Gaurav Verma’s Avanika Films has unveiled a new poster of Prem Keetanu, offering another glimpse into the youthful world of the upcoming theatrical release. The poster arrives days after the launch of the film’s song ‘Undi Bundi’, which has added to the buzz around the project.The new poster features Veer Pahariya and Aparshakti Khurana hanging from a tree branch, with Aafiya Sayed seated on top. Rakesh Bedi is seen laughing in the frame, while Nikhil Vijay holds onto Pahariya. The ensemble image hints at the comic and chaotic situations that form part of the film’s narrative.The poster follows the release…
Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films has announced that the restored version of 1942: A Love Story will now be screened only at select cinemas following an overwhelming response to its theatrical re-release. The production house said the decision has been taken to ensure audiences experience the film in the technical quality intended by the restoration team. The film returned to theatres on August 21 in a meticulously restored version, with audiences revisiting the 1994 romantic drama on the big screen. Makers to screen restored version at select theatres In a statement addressed to audiences and cinema lovers, Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films…
Since last week, news of Brahmastra 2 is doing the rounds and have become a big talking point on the internet. Bollywood Hungama reported that Alia Bhatt will make an extended special appearance in the second part of the much-loved film. The report also mentioned that Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone will front Brahmastra 2. And now we bring to you another exciting information from this upcoming film.A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Ayan Mukerji’s production house, Starlight Pictures Private Limited, was one of the producers of Brahmastra’s first part and the banner holds the rights to the film’s IP.…
Arshad Warsi is set to take on his first-ever double role on the big screen with Jeevan Bheema Yojana, which will now release worldwide in cinemas on September 4, 2026.The film was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on August 28. The makers have now confirmed September 4 as the final theatrical release date, as the film enters the final phase of its promotional campaign. A new poster announcing the release date has also been unveiled.Directed by Abhishek Dogra, Jeevan Bheema Yojana features Arshad Warsi in two contrasting roles — Jeevan and Bheema. The cast also includes Sanjeeda Shaikh, Vijay Raaz,…