🎬 Top 20 Entertainment News — India & World
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Here are 20 notable India and international entertainment stories making headlines today, covering Bollywood, regional cinema, Hollywood, OTT, music and television.
🇮🇳 India Entertainment
1. ‘Shahid’ Finally Arrives on OTT After 13 Years
Hansal Mehta’s acclaimed 2013 biographical drama Shahid, starring Rajkummar Rao, is now streaming on Prime Video more than 13 years after its theatrical release. The film’s writer-editor Apurva Asrani has questioned why it took so long to receive a major digital release.
2. Parineeti Chopra Questions Bollywood’s OTT Bias
Parineeti Chopra has spoken against the perception that theatrical cinema is superior to television and OTT. Discussing her Netflix series Shaque: Trust No One, she argued that performers should not be judged by the platform on which their work appears.
3. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Walks the Paris Fashion Week Runway
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan appeared at a major Paris fashion event alongside international names including Kendall Jenner and Simone Ashley. Her regal styling and runway appearance generated considerable attention online.
4. ‘The Paradise’ Continues Strong Box-Office Run
Nani-starrer The Paradise, directed by Srikanth Odela, continues to attract audiences after its September 25 release. Current reports show the film approaching the ₹100-crore India-net milestone.
5. ‘The Paradise’ Team Addresses Controversial Single-Shot Scene
Nani and director Srikanth Odela have responded to criticism surrounding a controversial scene in The Paradise. The filmmakers acknowledged the criticism while discussing the creative choices behind the sequence.
6. ‘Hanuman Ansh’ Moves Toward Another Box-Office Milestone
The spiritual drama Hanuman Ansh continues its unusually long theatrical run. The film has crossed ₹300 crore in India net collections and is approaching the ₹400-crore worldwide mark, according to current trade reporting.
7. ‘The Vvaan’ Maintains Momentum at the Box Office
Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia’s fantasy adventure The Vvaan – Force of the Forrest continues its theatrical run. The film has recorded a substantial opening weekend and remains among the current Hindi releases attracting box-office attention.
8. ‘Dorothy’ Continues Its Theatrical Run
Karthik Subbaraj’s Dorothy, starring Keerthy Suresh, Sananth and Rishikanth, continues in cinemas after its September 25 release. The Tamil film premiered at TIFF before its Indian theatrical debut.
9. Rakul Preet Singh Linked to Income-Tax Searches
The Income Tax Department conducted searches at 12 Mumbai locations linked to Rakul Preet Singh, producer Vashu Bhagnani and Panorama Studios. Reports say the investigation concerns suspected film-financing irregularities and alleged overseas fund routing; the investigation is ongoing and the allegations have not been established as wrongdoing by the individuals concerned.
10. Mithun Chakraborty Recalls His Struggles Before Stardom
Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has spoken about the hardships he experienced before becoming a Bollywood star, recalling periods when he slept on footpaths and performed wherever he could find work.
11. Pankaj Tripathi’s ‘Ohh My Dog’ Heads to OTT
Pankaj Tripathi’s family comedy-drama Ohh My Dog, which reached cinemas in August, is preparing for its digital release. The OTT arrival is part of a busy September-end streaming schedule.
12. ‘Mirzapur’ Season 4 Buzz Returns
Shweta Tripathi has discussed Golu’s nine-year journey and her work beyond the Mirzapur franchise, while questions about a potential fourth season continue to generate audience interest.
🌎 World Entertainment
13. Taylor Swift Makes History at 2026 MTV VMAs
Taylor Swift had a landmark night at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, taking home three awards and reaching a career total that makes her the ceremony’s most decorated solo artist. Her The Fate of Ophelia won Video of the Year.
14. ‘Patient Zero’ Music Video Stars Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell
Taylor Swift premiered her new Patient Zero video during the VMAs. Swift directed the video herself, with Dakota Johnson, Colin Farrell, Cara Delevingne and Matthew Stafford among its cast.
15. Madonna Dominates Several MTV VMA Categories
Madonna was another major figure at this year’s VMAs, winning seven awards from 13 nominations. She also opened the ceremony with her first VMAs performance in 23 years.
16. BTS, BLACKPINK and Other Global Stars Shine at VMAs
The 2026 VMAs also recognised major international acts, with BTS winning multiple honours and BLACKPINK among the prominent winners. Lisa won Best Pop, while other awards went to artists including Bruno Mars, Bad Bunny and Olivia Rodrigo.
17. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Set for Theatrical Re-release
Sony is planning to bring Spider-Man: Brand New Day back to cinemas with previously unseen footage. The re-release follows the strong performance of the film’s initial theatrical run.
18. Riz Ahmed Talks About ‘Digger’ With Tom Cruise
Riz Ahmed is starring alongside Tom Cruise in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Digger. Ahmed has also addressed the film’s casting journey, including the fact that Indian actors Fahadh Faasil and Vir Das had previously been linked to the role.
19. Matthew Macfadyen’s First Look as George Smiley Revealed
The first look at Succession star Matthew Macfadyen as John le Carré’s legendary spy George Smiley has been unveiled. The BBC and MGM project Legacy of Spies is adapting material from the acclaimed spy-fiction universe.
20. Billy Joel to Auction His Vintage Motorcycle Collection
Billy Joel is preparing to auction more than 70 motorcycles from his personal vintage collection. The auction is scheduled for November 20–21 in New York, giving fans and collectors an opportunity to acquire motorcycles associated with the musician’s long-standing passion for bikes.
⭐ Major Entertainment Themes Today
Taylor Swift and the MTV VMAs • The Paradise box office • Shahid finally reaches OTT • Aishwarya Rai at Paris Fashion Week • Bollywood’s OTT debate • Hanuman Ansh‘s long theatrical run • Spider-Man: Brand New Day re-release • Riz Ahmed and Tom Cruise’s Digger • global music awards • Indian cinema’s expanding streaming landscape.
