🎬 Top 20 Entertainment News — India & World

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Here are 20 major entertainment stories making headlines today, covering Bollywood, South Indian cinema, Hollywood, television, streaming and music.

🇮🇳 India Entertainment

1. Drishyam 3 Makes a Huge Box-Office Opening
Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 has opened strongly in India, with early reports putting its first-day collection at around ₹95 crore. The film has delivered Devgn’s biggest opening to date and is generating substantial theatre traffic.

2. Karan Johar Praises Drishyam 3
Filmmaker Karan Johar has reviewed Drishyam 3, praising the performances of Ajay Devgn and Jaideep Ahlawat. His comments have added to the discussion surrounding the latest instalment of the thriller franchise.

3. Nushrratt Bharuccha Returns to Mumbai After Bali Accident
Nushrratt Bharuccha has returned to Mumbai after suffering a spinal fracture in an accident in Bali. Reports say she was brought back to India on a stretcher and admitted to a Mumbai hospital for treatment.

4. Jr NTR Condemns AI-Generated Deepfake Featuring Janhvi Kapoor
Jr NTR has strongly criticised an AI-morphed video using footage from Chuttamalle, featuring him and Janhvi Kapoor. The actor described the manipulated material as unacceptable and said legal action would be pursued.

5. Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi Gets Government Clearance After Changes
Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi, inspired by the Galwan conflict, has reportedly received a no-objection certificate from the Information & Broadcasting Ministry following changes to the film. Reports say the revised version presents India-China relations in a more positive light.

6. Gondhal Begins Oscar Campaign in India
India’s official Oscar entry, Gondhal, has begun its campaign ahead of its international release. The makers are organising paid previews across India while promoting the film to members of the Academy.

7. Arjun Das Reveals He Was Considered for Don 3
Tamil actor Arjun Das has revealed that he had discussions for a role in Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3. The project had been associated with Ranveer Singh, but Das says the film is not currently moving forward in the form originally discussed.

8. OM Chapter 1: Udhiram – The Blood Wood Gets New Release Date
The pan-Indian action film starring Mammootty and Dhanush has received a new theatrical release date. The film is now scheduled to arrive on November 20, according to current entertainment reports.

9. The Paradise Continues Its Theatrical Run
Nani’s The Paradise remains in the spotlight after its theatrical release. The film recorded about ₹2.80 crore on its second Friday, according to early box-office reporting, as it continues its run following the Gandhi Jayanti holiday period.

10. Bigg Boss 20 Sees Another Elimination
Rhiti Tiwari, daughter of actor-politician Manoj Tiwari, has been eliminated from Bigg Boss 20 in a mid-week eviction. Her exit has generated mixed reactions among viewers and fans of the reality show.

11. Salman Khan Praises Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar
Salman Khan has publicly praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar following the recent mid-air cockpit emergency. Several Indian film personalities, including Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer Singh, have also expressed appreciation for the pilot’s actions.

12. Amitabh Bachchan Appears at Mumbai Event After Knee Injury
Amitabh Bachchan, 83, has made a public appearance in Mumbai following a recent knee injury caused by a fall. His appearance attracted considerable attention from fans and entertainment media.

13. Vicky Kaushal Talks About Katrina Kaif and Their Son
Vicky Kaushal has spoken warmly about his wife Katrina Kaif and their son Vihaan, saying the experience has made him want to slow down and appreciate the moment. The comments have attracted considerable attention among Bollywood fans.

14. Ayushmann Khurrana’s Udta Teer Postponed Again
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan’s Udta Teer has been postponed again and is now scheduled to release on October 23. The change comes after Drishyam 3 opened strongly at the box office.

🌎 World Entertainment

15. Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Set to Become ‘Skydance’
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery are moving toward completing their much-discussed merger, with the combined company set to use the Skydance name. The proposed $81 billion transaction would create a major Hollywood media group spanning film, television and streaming.

16. Fast & Furious Franchise Heads to Television
A Fast & Furious television spinoff has been greenlit with Vin Diesel involved. The development expands one of Hollywood’s most successful action franchises beyond its established movie series.

17. Sony in Talks Over Christopher McQuarrie’s Battlefield Adaptation
Sony is reportedly in talks involving Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan’s Battlefield adaptation. The project is among the latest major developments around Hollywood’s growing interest in established gaming properties.

18. Former BigBang Member T.O.P Confirms Relationship With Singer Nana
South Korean singer and actor T.O.P, formerly of BigBang, has confirmed his relationship with singer Nana. The announcement has become one of the day’s notable K-pop entertainment stories.

19. New Global Streaming Releases Draw Attention
This week’s international streaming slate includes the Oasis documentary Don’t Look Back in Anger, Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day, Ben Affleck’s Animals, the new Carrie series, and other film, television and music releases.

20. Tom Cruise’s Digger Leads International Cinema Buzz
Tom Cruise’s Digger, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is among the major international theatrical releases attracting attention. Cruise plays oil tycoon Digger Rockwell in the black comedy, a departure from his more familiar action roles.

⭐ Today’s biggest entertainment themes

Drishyam 3’s box office • AI deepfakes • Bollywood releases • South Indian cinema • Maatrubhumi • India’s Oscar campaign • Bigg Boss 20 • Paramount–Warner Bros. merger • Fast & Furious TV spinoff • global streaming releases.