🎬 Top 20 Entertainment News Stories — India & World
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Here are the latest entertainment developments covering Bollywood, regional cinema, Hollywood, OTT platforms, music and celebrity news.
🇮🇳 India Entertainment News
1. Rashmika Mandanna to portray MS Subbulakshmi in biopic
Rashmika Mandanna has been cast as legendary Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi in a newly launched biopic. Kamal Haasan attended the launch and encouraged the actor to approach the role with courage.
2. Kamal Haasan praises MS Subbulakshmi biopic project
Kamal Haasan described MS Subbulakshmi as a pan-Indian icon and said the film could become an important career milestone for composer Anirudh Ravichander.
3. ‘Hanuman Ansh’ crosses the ₹300-crore mark
The Hindi mythological film Hanuman Ansh has reportedly entered the ₹300-crore club after 41 days in cinemas, continuing its strong box-office run.
4. ‘Mirzapur: The Movie’ continues its box-office run
The theatrical adaptation of the popular crime franchise remains a major topic in Indian entertainment coverage following its September 4 release.
5. CBFC board reconstituted with prominent film personalities
The Centre has announced a new 18-member Central Board of Film Certification panel, including Preity Zinta, Pankaj Tripathi and filmmaker Priyadarshan.
6. Anant Nag to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag has been announced as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024, recognising his contribution to Indian cinema.
7. Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Maharaja’ reportedly headed for Hollywood remake
Reports indicate that Vijay Sethupathi’s Tamil thriller Maharaja is being considered for a Hollywood remake. Matthew McConaughey’s possible involvement remains uncertain.
8. ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ Season 5 gets release date
Netflix’s comedy programme is scheduled to return with its fifth season on September 26, adding to the platform’s upcoming entertainment lineup.
9. ‘Lust Stories 3’ among this week’s major OTT releases
The relationship anthology is part of the week’s streaming lineup, alongside new films and series arriving on Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar and other platforms.
10. Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Gandhari’ trends on Netflix
Taapsee Pannu has responded to the performance of Gandhari, which has reportedly topped Netflix’s charts despite mixed critical reactions.
11. Amaal Mallik discusses online criticism
Singer Amaal Mallik has spoken about social-media trolling and compared his musical identity with major Bollywood personalities.
12. Ganesh Visarjan brings Bollywood celebrities together
Mumbai’s Ganesh Visarjan celebrations featured appearances by members of the Ambani family, Govinda and Shilpa Shetty, among others.
🌎 World Entertainment News
13. Macklemore controversy continues after Ed Sheeran tour exit
Macklemore’s removal from Ed Sheeran’s tour has triggered public discussion, with artists including Kehlani and Lewis Hamilton expressing support for the rapper.
14. Ed Sheeran and Robert Kraft announce humanitarian donations
Robert Kraft said he and Ed Sheeran had each pledged $2 million toward humanitarian efforts following the controversy surrounding Macklemore.
15. Macklemore pledges tour earnings to Palestinian aid groups
Macklemore announced that he would donate his reported $1 million in net earnings from supporting Ed Sheeran’s tour to Palestinian aid organisations.
16. Steven Seagal praises Vladimir Putin at Russia youth festival
Hollywood actor Steven Seagal, who serves as a Russian Foreign Ministry representative, made headlines after publicly describing Putin as his “biggest hero.”
17. Brad Pitt attends ‘Heart of the Beast’ premiere with Ines de Ramon
Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon appeared together at the world premiere of the survival thriller Heart of the Beast.
18. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ breaks North American box-office record
The Tom Holland-led film has reportedly surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens in North American box-office earnings and is approaching the $1-billion milestone.
19. Dubai International Film Festival set to return in 2027
The Dubai International Film Festival is reportedly returning after a decade, with a renewed focus on Arab cinema, emerging filmmakers and industry development.
20. Global streaming platforms expand their September lineup
New international releases include Neagley, Slow Horses Season 6, Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 Season 2 and Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story.
