Film Updates

The three-day festival, which featured world cinema from across the globe, concluded with an awards ceremony attended by Seema Biswas, known for her role in Bandit Queen. Actor Abhinav Chaturvedi, known for his role in Hum Log, also attended the event, where he conducted masterclasses and shared insights into his film journey with Biswas. The 9th edition of the Chambal International Film Festival concluded here on Sunday, with an emphasis on promoting film shooting in Rajasthan. The three-day festival, which featured world cinema from across the globe, concluded with an awards ceremony attended by Seema Biswas, known for her role in Bandit Queen. Biswas was honoured with the Outstanding Contribution to Indian Cinema Award. During the closing ceremony, she praised Kota for its growing potential as a film tourism destination, crediting the festival for highlighting the city’s cinematic appeal.

There’s nothing better than a movie night that hits just right: The couch is claimed, the snacks are within arm’s reach, and you’re ready to be immersed as soon as you press play. Luckily, Netflix has a fresh slate of movies lined up for every possible mood. Feel like playing detective? Enola Holmes 3 has a new mystery in store. Craving high-stakes chaos? The Rip delivers pulse-pounding action (and reunites Ben Affleck and Matt Damon). Been missing a certain flat cap? Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man features the anticipated return of Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy). There are plenty of laughs coming, too: Sparks fly in Office Romance, with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein; family chaos unfolds in Little Brother, starring John Cena and Eric André; and Kevin Hart leads the bachelor-party comedy 72 Hours. Whether you’re seeking high-stakes thrills, sweeping romances, prestige drama, or a little bit of everything, Netflix’s 2026 movie slate is stacked with future favorites. 

Dhurandhar Movie Trailer Launch Highlights: The time has finally arrived for the world to witness the trailer of the highly anticipated action thriller Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role. Ranveer shared the trailer himself on social media on November 18. “I am the Wrath of God,” he wrote while sharing a new poster featuring his character. At the trailer launch, Ranveer praised his co-stars. talking about Sara Arjun, he said, “She is a child prodigy. She reminds me of Dakota Fanning. She has made me look good in the film.” Although the trailer launch was initially scheduled for November 12, the makers of the movie postponed the event following the blast outside the Red Fort in New Delhi last Monday. “As a mark of respect to the victims and families of yesterday’s Delhi blasts, as well as to be sensitive to the delicate situation concerning the health of our beloved Shri Dharmendra ji, the Dhurandhar trailer launch stands postponed,” they revealed in a statement. Also starring Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, the movie’s first teaser, unveiled in July, had piqued moviegoers’ interest with its high-octane action sequences marked by intense and graphic violence, all centred on a raw and rugged Ranveer Singh. Written, directed, and co-produced by Aditya Dhar, known for helming Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), Dhurandhar features music and background score by Shashwat Sachdev, cinematography by Vikash Nowlakha, and editing by Shivkumar V Panicker.

F2026 is set to be a wild ride for movie lovers. A massive wave of larger-than-life fantasy epics is on the way, featuring everything from divine Indian warriors to space messiahs. The lineup is stacked with films that promise to push the limits of on-screen spectacle. Get your popcorn ready for a year packed with pure magic and high-octane action. Here are the fantasy movies you simply cannot miss in 2026. 2/9 ​’Naagzilla’ Directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, this quirky monster fantasy stars Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela. Kartik plays a man who transforms into a giant, powerful serpent. The film blends adventure, comedy, and monster action, delivering a unique cinematic experience. Naagzilla hits theatres on August 14 with larger-than-life battles. Fans of Naag Lok lore will find this journey especially intriguing. 3/9 ‘​Adhira’ Sharan Koppisetty directs this origin story starring Kalyan Dasari and SJ Suryah. The film follows a young man who discovers he possesses the powers of lightning and thunder. As he confronts a terrifying villain, ancient secrets begin to unravel. Part of an expanding Indian superhero universe, Adhira promises high-voltage action and impressive special effects. 4/9 ​’Dune: Part Three’ Denis Villeneuve directs the final chapter of the saga starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. Paul Atreides must confront the consequences of his “holy war” across the galaxy. The film returns to the haunting desert landscapes of Arrakis, blending political intrigue with mystical prophecy. It promises a massive and emotional conclusion to the sci-fi trilogy. 5/9 ​Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Christopher Nolan brings his signature vision to this epic Greek fantasy starring Matt Damon and Anne Hathaway. The film follows Odysseus on his perilous 10-year journey across mystical and dangerous lands. Using practical effects, Nolan creates terrifying monsters and cosmic puzzles while exploring themes of human endurance, destiny, and reality itself. 6/9 7/9 ​’Rahu Ketu’ Vipul Vig directs this “cosmic comedy” starring Varun Sharma and Pulkit Samrat. The film follows two unlucky men who come to life from a mystical notebook and are forced to fight corruption while dealing with their own misfortune. Blending astrology, humour, and magical chaos, Rahu Ketu promises an entertaining fantasy twist. 8/9 ‘​Kalki 2’ Directed by Nag Ashwin, this ambitious sequel stars Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. The story dives deeper into the final battles of the Kalki avatar, blending ancient mythology with a dark, futuristic world. Expect mind-blowing action and an emotionally charged narrative. The film sets up an epic clash between gods and men. 9/9 ‘​Ramayana: Part 1’ Nitesh Tiwari directs this grand retelling starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. The film focuses on the early, mystical chapters of Lord Ram’s life, bringing ancient kingdoms and divine conflicts to life using cutting-edge technology. Staying true to the epic’s emotional and spiritual core, the film promises breathtaking visuals and powerful storytelling.

Border 2 movie review highlights: Sunny Deol returns to the battlefield in this sequel to JP Dutta’s iconic 1997 blockbuster Border • The first big Bollywood release of 2026, Border 2, brings back Sunny Deol, along with a new generation of stars in Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty. • Directed by Anurag Singh, the film has generated immense buzz over the last month for using the original film’s iconic songs, and even featuring some of the cast members in de-aged cameos • Reports state that Akshaye Khanna, Suniel Shetty, and Sudesh Berry will reprise their roles from Border in cameos that have been digitally de-aged. • Like the first Border, the sequel is also set during the 1971 India-Pakistan War, with Diljit, Varun, and Ahan playing real-life war heroes from the Air Force, Army, and Navy, respectively. • The advance bookings for the film opened on Monday, four days ahead of the release, and continued at a breakneck pace, beating the mark set by Dhurandhar recently, but falling a bit short of Gadar 2. • Border 2 is expected to take a massive opening at the box office, with figures of ₹32-35 crore floating around in the trade circles. This would make it the biggest openings of Diljit, Varun, and Ahan’s careers, while the second-biggest for Sunny after Gadar 2. • A special preview screening of the film was held for select critics on Thursday night, and the first reviews are glowing. • Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, the film also stars Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, and Anya Singh in pivotal roles.

Ryan Coogler’s Sinners just pulled off a holy feat of Oscars excellence by shattering a long-held Academy Awards record to become the most-nominated movie in history. Upon Thursday’s 98th Academy Awards nominations announcement, the Michael B. Jordan-starring vampire epic not only made strides for the often-ignored horror genre, but for films overall, as it racked up an astounding 16 nominations — the most nominations for one movie in Oscars history. As a result, the film blew past prior record holders La La Land (2016), Titanic (1997), and the Hollywood classic All About Eve (1950), all of which tied for the most number of nominations, earning 14 nods each. In addition to earning a nomination in the Academy’s brand new Best Casting category, Sinners dominated in a majority of the Oscars’ other competitive brackets. The film was one of the Academy’s 10 Best Picture nominees, and also earned recognition in categories like Makeup and Hairstyling, Original Score, Original Song, Sound, Visual Effects, Original Screenplay, Production Design, Costume Design, and Film Editing. The film’s talent, including director Coogler and lead actor Jordan, were also recognized for their individual work on the project. Delroy Lindo, a beloved Hollywood veteran whom has long been ignored by the Academy, earned his first-ever nomination in the Supporting Actor category. Wunmi Mosaku also earned her first nomination in the Supporting Actress category, for her powerful performance in the film that earned rave reviews on the critical circuit. Released in April 2025, Sinners additionally scored big box office returns, particularly for a non-sequel, non-adapted original story. The film earned approximately $368 million globally, becoming one of the top-grossing movies of the year in addition to earning glowing critic and audience reviews. The film has been an awards powerhouse ever since, earning multiple nominations at the Golden Globes, SAG’s Actor Awards, and at the Critics Choice Awards. Other 2026 Oscar nominees include Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme), Emma Stone (Bugonia), and Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, which scored the second-most nominations of the year with 13 overall.