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The festive week delivered a flurry of exciting announcements from the world of entertainment and here's everything you need to know about the latest updates on your favourite shows and upcoming films!
This past week delivered a blockbuster lineup of news from the entertainment world, covering major film festival premieres, streaming announcements, theatrical re-releases, and surprising international collaborations. From the latest update on the biggest Malayalam film of all time, Lokah, heading to OTT, to the announcement of a dedicated film festival celebrating the legendary Shah Rukh Khan, the industry kept fans buzzing. While Netflix made big moves with its upcoming seasons of Emily in Paris and Stranger Things, capping the week off with a truly unexpected television crossover featuring Bill Gates.
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Read about all of this and more that happened through the week!
Makers of Spirit release audio teaser titled One Bad Habit
On the occasion of actor Prabhas's birthday, the makers of his upcoming film Spirit released a special 'sound-story' titledOne Bad Habit. The audio clip was presented in five Indian languages and teased fans with an interesting glimpse into the actor's intense character in the film.
Netflix drops Emily in Paris S5 trailer
Netflix has dropped the trailer for Emily in Paris Season 5, confirming that Emily Cooper's journey is going international. The new season, which the trailer teases will be a 'Tale of Two Cities,’ sees Emily (Lily Collins) officially relocate to Rome to head the Italian office of Agence Grateau. The plot will follow Emily as she balances an ambitious new career role with her romance with the Italian charmer Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini). While characters like Mindy (Ashley Park), Sylvie (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu), and even Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) and Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) are set to return, the new season also brings fresh faces, including Minnie Driver as Princess Jane. All ten episodes of the new season will be available to stream globally on Netflix starting December 18, 2025.
Ed Sheeran Collaborates with Karan Aujla, Arijit Singh and More for New 'Play' Remixes
Ed Sheeran has released an EP of remixes of his album Play, showcasing Indian talent through collaborations with six artists. The EP includes a new music video for Symmetry with Punjabi star Karan Aujla, filmed in New York City (the "big apple"). The project also features Arjit Singh, Hanumankind, Dhee, renowned composer Santhosh Naryanan, and Jonita Gandhi, who are recognized for pushing the boundaries of contemporary Indian music.
Stranger Things final episode set for simultaneous theater premiere
The highly anticipated series finale of Stranger Things is set to make history by being the first Netflix episode to premiere simultaneously on the streaming platform and in a theatrical setting. This novel distribution strategy will allow fans to experience the conclusion of the fantasy-horror series as a communal event on the big screen.
Anuparna Roy’s Songs of Forgotten Trees to premiere at DIFF 2025
Debut filmmaker Anuparna Roy’s acclaimed dramaSongs of Forgotten Trees is set for its Indian premiere as the closing feature at the upcoming Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF), which runs from October 30 to November 2. The film, presented by Anurag Kashyap, recently earned Roy the prestigious Orizzonti Award for Best Director at the 82nd Venice Film Festival last month, marking a major milestone for the Indian feature.
Lokah to have its OTT release on Jio Hotstar
The Malayalam film Lokah is gearing up for its exclusive streaming debut on JioHotstar, with the release scheduled for October 31st. The superhero film, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, has already made history as the highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all time, crossing the ₹300 crore mark at the global box office. Fans across India can finally watch the cinematic universe starter, which blends Kerala's folklore with a modern fantasy-action narrative, as it streams in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Idli Kadai set to stream on Netflix
The film Idli Kadai is set for its streaming release on Netflix, beginning October 29. Directed by and starring Dhanush, the film follows Murugan (Dhanush), a successful, globe-trotting chef who is about to marry into a wealthy family in Bangkok, however circumstances compel him to return to his humble village and is forced to take charge of his late father's beloved local idli shop, setting him on journey to navigate between his modern ambitions and deeply cherished heritage while dealing with an arrogant industrialist's son who wants to bring him down. The movie will be available to watch in five languages: Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Shah Rukh Khan announces film festival celebrating his iconic films
A dedicated film festival celebrating the career of superstar Shah Rukh Khan and marking his 60th birthday this Novmber, will commence on October 31st. The festival will screen select films in theatres across India, in association with PVR INOX, and will also have an international release through YRF International across the Middle East, North America, the UK, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia.
Bill Gates Makes Virtual Cameo on Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2
The most unexpected crossover in Indian television history occurred when Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates made a special virtual appearance onKyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, last week, engaging directly with the show's iconic matriarch, Tulsi Virani (Smriti Irani). Gates greeted Tulsi with a spirited ‘Jai Shri Krishna,’ warming bridging the world of high-tech philanthropy with mainstream Indian domestic drama. The cameo comes as an effort to leverage the show’s reach to promote a social message about raising awareness on maternal and newborn health, a key focus of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's work in India.
Well, that wraps our updates for the week, hope you enjoyed!
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