Top 20 Entertainment News — India & World
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Here are 20 major entertainment stories making headlines today, covering Bollywood, regional cinema, Hollywood, OTT, music and international entertainment.
🇮🇳 India Entertainment
1. ‘Hanuman Ansh’ Crosses ₹366 Crore Worldwide
The Neem Karoli Baba-inspired film Hanuman Ansh continues its remarkable theatrical run, with reported box-office earnings reaching about ₹366 crore. The film has emerged as one of 2026’s major surprise successes.
2. ‘Hanuman Ansh’ Producer Discusses ₹100-Crore OTT Offers
The success of Hanuman Ansh has reportedly attracted major OTT interest, with producer statements indicating offers around ₹100 crore while the team considers an extended theatrical run.
3. Nani’s ‘The Paradise’ Gets Ready for Release
Nani’s The Paradise is scheduled for its theatrical release on September 24, with paid premieres taking place on September 23. Advance bookings have generated substantial interest ahead of release.
4. Nani Seeks Telangana Government Support for ‘The Paradise’ Premiere
Nani has approached the Telangana government regarding arrangements for the film’s premiere, with crowd management a major consideration following concerns surrounding large cinema-event gatherings.
5. ‘The Paradise’ Court Protection for Reviews Draws Attention
Nani has clarified that a recent court order concerning The Paradise was not intended to target genuine reviews. The actor has also discussed the film’s A certificate and its violent content.
6. Kartik Aaryan Celebrates National Award
Kartik Aaryan has spoken about his Best Actor National Award, describing the recognition as a milestone connected to his journey from a small-town background. He is sharing the Best Actor honour with veteran actor Mammootty.
7. National Film Awards Continue to Dominate Bollywood Headlines
The 72nd National Film Awards remain a major entertainment story following the September 22 ceremony in Gujarat. The awards recognise achievements in Indian cinema for 2024, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honours.
8. Dhanush Shares Emotional National Award Moment With His Mother
Actor-filmmaker Dhanush shared attention around his Best Director recognition for Raayan, including a personal moment involving his mother and his first National Award medal.
9. Yami Gautam Speaks About Outsiders in Bollywood
Following her National Award recognition, Yami Gautam has spoken about opportunities for actors from outside established film families and shared her perspective on building a career in the Hindi film industry.
10. Ajay Devgn’s ‘Drishyam 3’ Reportedly Marks End of Hindi Franchise
Director Abhishek Pathak has indicated that Drishyam 3 will conclude the Hindi-language franchise, distinguishing it from the Malayalam Drishyam series led by Mohanlal.
11. Imtiaz Ali Announces Daughter Ida’s Engagement
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has shared photographs from daughter Ida Ali’s engagement ceremony with Krish Agarwal, drawing attention across Bollywood entertainment media.
12. Parineeti Chopra Makes OTT Debut With ‘Shaque’
Parineeti Chopra is making her OTT-series debut with Shaque: Trust No One, a suspense-driven series arriving on streaming platforms this week. The actress has discussed wanting to become part of the binge-watching culture.
🌎 World Entertainment
13. Taylor Swift Announces New Single ‘Patient Zero’
Taylor Swift has announced “Patient Zero,” a new single scheduled for release on September 25. The announcement comes just before the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where she is set to receive major recognition.
14. Tom Cruise Premieres ‘Digger’ in London
Tom Cruise attended the London premiere of Digger, describing his character as an unusually outrageous role. The star-studded premiere also drew Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
15. ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ Arrives in Theatres This Week
Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame returns to cinemas as Endgame Encore on September 25, with additional footage being used to bring audiences back to one of the franchise’s biggest films.
16. Hollywood Films Continue Strong Run in Indian Cinemas
PVR INOX executive Kamal Gianchandani says Hollywood films have had an exceptionally strong year in India. He also expects Avengers: Endgame Encore to generate significant interest when it arrives in Indian theatres.
17. Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Receives Attention
Brad Pitt’s Heart of the Beast, a survival thriller centred on a relationship between a human and a dog, is receiving attention in the international entertainment press following its release.
18. Mahershala Ali Discusses the Fate of Marvel’s ‘Blade’
Oscar-winning actor Mahershala Ali has spoken about the abandoned Blade reboot and said he still does not know why the project ultimately fell through after years of development.
19. Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer Reach Divorce Agreement
Actor Tobey Maguire and jewellery designer Jennifer Meyer have reportedly reached an agreement in their long-running divorce proceedings, bringing the case closer to formal completion.
20. Payal Kapadia Wins Chanel Next Prize 2026
Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia has been named a recipient of the Chanel Next Prize 2026, adding another international honour to the filmmaker’s growing global recognition.
