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The spotlight is firmly on Indian cinema as the 72nd National Film Awards take place on September 22, 2026, at Ekta Nagar in Kevadia, Gujarat. The ceremony celebrates achievements in Indian cinema for the year 2024 and brings together some of the country's biggest actors, filmmakers and technicians. One of the biggest moments of the ceremony is the presentation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2024 to veteran actor Anant Nag , recognising his contribution to Indian cinema over a career spanning more than five decades. Anant Nag to Receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag is being honoured with India's highest cinema-related lifetime achievement award, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Nag began his acting career in the early 1970s and has worked across multiple Indian languages. According to the Press Information Bureau, his filmography includes more than 300 films across six languages, along with his memorable work in television, including Malgudi Days ....

September 2026 is ending on a high note for OTT fans. The final week of the month brings a fresh lineup of movies and web series across Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, ZEE5 and other major streaming platforms. From mystery thrillers and courtroom dramas to romance, comedy and South Indian blockbusters, there is something for almost every kind of viewer. If you're wondering what to watch this week, here are some of the releases generating attention between September 21 and 27, 2026 . 1. Shaque: Trust No One Parineeti Chopra makes her OTT debut with the mystery thriller Shaque: Trust No One , which also features Jennifer Winget. The series revolves around suspicion, secrets and relationships where trusting the wrong person can have serious consequences. The combination of a mystery-driven storyline and a prominent cast makes this one of the Hindi releases to watch this week. Streaming on: Netflix 2. Hunkkaar: The Roar Crime and courtroom dramas continue to find an audience on Ind...

Suriya's extraordinary 2026 box-office run has opened the door to a unique possibility in Tamil cinema: can one actor's films collectively cross ₹1,000 crore worldwide in a single calendar year? Suriya entered 2026 with two theatrical releases — Karuppu and Vishwanath & Sons — and both have turned into significant box-office performers. With his third film, Scene , now officially scheduled for November 6, the actor has a genuine mathematical route to the ₹1,000-crore mark. And if he gets there, the achievement would have a particularly interesting place in Tamil cinema history . Suriya has already crossed the halfway mark Karuppu , directed by RJ Balaji, became Suriya's highest-grossing film, finishing its run at around ₹310–315 crore worldwide , according to trade reports. Vishwanath & Sons , which released on August 14, subsequently crossed ₹200 crore worldwide. That puts Suriya's two 2026 releases at approximately: Film Worldwide gross Karuppu ~₹315 Cr Vish...

Rajinikanth. Vijayakanth. Praveenkanth. Munishkanth. Rishikanth. At first glance, they seem to share nothing except the last few letters of their names. They belong to different generations, have followed very different career paths and have occupied very different positions in Tamil cinema. But look a little closer, and a fascinating story emerges. The story begins with Rajinikanth — not because every “Kanth” in Tamil cinema was named after him, but because his rise transformed the meaning and power of a film name. In at least one important case, that influence was direct: Vijayakanth was a Rajinikanth admirer and is reported to have changed his name from Vijayaraj to Vijayakanth as he entered cinema. With Praveenkanth , the connection is intriguing. With Munishkanth , the story takes an unexpected turn: his name came not from Rajinikanth, but from a character he played. And Rishikanth represents a newer generation that entered the industry through digital media. Five names. Five st...

Tamil cinema has already entered the ₹600 crore worldwide club. The next major commercial frontier is the ₹1,000 crore mark — a milestone that no Tamil film has officially crossed so far. Could Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 be the film that finally gets there? It is far too early to predict the film’s final collection, but there is a fascinating box-office pattern behind the possibility. Across Indian cinema, several franchises have demonstrated how a successful first instalment can become the stepping stone for an explosive second chapter . From Baahubali and KGF to the Kantara franchise, the first film established the brand, while the subsequent instalment significantly expanded its commercial reach. And Jailer has already given Jailer 2 a formidable foundation. Jailer 1 Already Created a ₹600 Crore Foundation Released in 2023, Nelson Dilipkumar's Jailer became one of the biggest commercial successes in Rajinikanth's career. The film crossed the ₹600 crore worldwide mark , w...

The ₹100 crore milestone has become one of the most talked-about benchmarks in Indian cinema. In Tamil cinema, crossing the ₹100 crore mark worldwide once represented a major breakthrough, but the rapid expansion of the market, overseas reach and pan-Indian releases have made the club increasingly competitive. From Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan to Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Suriya, Dhanush, Karthi and Sivakarthikeyan , several leading actors have delivered films that crossed the ₹100 crore mark. More recently, the club has expanded to include stars such as Vijay Sethupathi and Pradeep Ranganathan . Box-office figures can vary between trade trackers and producer announcements, so the numbers below should be treated as reported estimates rather than a single official database. Rajinikanth — The Pioneer of the ₹100 Crore Era Rajinikanth holds a special place in the history of Tamil cinema's ₹100 crore club. Sivaji: The Boss is widely credited as the first Tamil film to cross the ₹100 crore ...

  Soori’s latest release Mandaadi is witnessing a strong run at the box office and is now just a few crores away from entering the coveted ₹100 crore worldwide club. The Tamil-Telugu action drama, directed by debutant Pugazhendhi Mathimaran, has picked up momentum after its release and is emerging as an important milestone in Soori’s journey as a leading actor. Released on September 10, 2026 , Mandaadi opened alongside other major releases but has steadily strengthened its theatrical performance, helped by positive audience response and strong weekend growth. Mandaadi Box Office Collection: ₹93.65 Crore Worldwide According to the latest reported figures, Mandaadi collected ₹6.55 crore net in India on Day 10 , taking its total India net collection to ₹67.55 crore . Its India gross stood at approximately ₹79 crore , while the overseas gross reached ₹14.65 crore . This puts the film's worldwide gross at ₹93.65 crore , leaving it roughly ₹6.35 crore short of the ₹100 crore mileston...