#ICYMI: Humans in the Loop earns Sloan Distribution Grant; Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai unveils its release date

21 Nov 2025 19:10 IST

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With release dates and trailer launches, here's all that went down in the world of entertainment this week!

India's entry to the 78th Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard category, Homebound is finally streaming on Netflix starting today. David Dhawan's comedy film Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, whichstars Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur, unveiled its release date. Humans in the Loop earned a Sloan Distribution Grant; Sonam Kapoor announced her second pregnancy.

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This and a lot more went down this week! Here are all the deets.

Homebound is now streaming on Netflix

Following its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 78th Cannes Film Festival, Homebound stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. Produced by Dharma Productions and directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, thisfilm is finally available to the Indian audience on Netflix.

Makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai announce its release date

Directed by David Dhawan, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai stars Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde and Mrunal Thakur. This rom-com is all set to release in cinemas on June 5, 2026.

Hindustan Times gives tribute to Thalaivar with 'Rajinikanth Times'

Marking Rajinikanth’s 50 years in cinema, Hindustan Times made history by dedicating its entire front page to him and altering its masthead for the first time in a century to honour his legacy.

Humans in the Loop earns Sloan Distribution Grant

Aranya Sahay's critically acclaimed feature 'Humans in the Loop' now officially qualifies for the Academy Awards consideration. Following its US theatrical release, this film will compete in the Best Original Screenplay category.

Perfect Family's trailer unveiled

Marking Pankaj Tripathi's debut as a producer, Perfect Family stars Neha Dhupia, Gulshan Devaiah, Girija Oak Godbole, Manoj Pahwa and Seema Pahwa. This series will be exclusively available on JAR Series' YouTube Channel from November 27, 2025.

Sonam Kapoor announces her second pregnancy

Along with businessman-husband Anand Ahuja, Sonam Kapoor announcing her second pregnancy while flaunting her baby bump.Taking to her Instagram, the actress put up a post with the caption, "MOTHER 😘".

The Magic Faraway Tree teaser poster out

Directed by Ben Gregor, The Magic Faraway Tree starsClaire Foy as Polly Thompson, Andrew Garfield as Tim Thompson andNicola Coughlan as Silky. The film is written by Simon Farnaby from the book series by Enid Blyton and will be released in UK on March 27, 2026.

Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki to star in Netflix's adaptation of The Bodyguard

Netflix's adaptation of Katherine Center's novel 'The Bodyguard' will give us the perfect Gossip Girl and Gilmore Girls crossover with Leighton Meester and Jared Padalecki as the leads in this holiday rom-com. If this doesn't excite you, we don't know what will!

Jim Carrey in talks to lead The Jetsons movie

Carrey could soon step into the shoes of George Jetson for a live-action take on the beloved cartoon, while Jurassic World filmmaker Colin Trevorrow is reportedly discussing directing and co-writing the movie.

Single Papa's trailer released

Starring Kunal Kemmu, Manoj Pahwa, Ayesha Raza and Prajakta Koli, this film will be releasing on Netflix on December 12 and going by the trailer, it looks like a comedy-drama that tells the story of Gaurav“GG” Gehlot, who unexpectedly becomes a single father.

Anime director Tatsuya Nagamine passes away at 53

Nagamine was best known for directing “One Piece Film: Z” and “Dragon Ball Super: Broly,” and for leading the visual transformation of the “One Piece” anime during the Wano arc, a run many fans consider one of the series’ most striking eras.

T-Series' romantic musical drama T178 finally has a release date

A big romantic music, T178 is set to release on Ocober 1, 2026. This project is an Anurag Basu directorial and will give us Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela in leading roles.

Amazon MX Player unveils Bharat Ke Super Founders - India’s reality series

Hosted and mentored by Suniel Shetty, this new entrepreneurial reality series will be produced by Rusk Media and Recur Club. This series is set to mark a major milestone for India’s startup entertainment landscape and will be available to stream on MX Player soon

MX Player reality show

That brings us to the end of this week's roundup! See you next week!

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