As Ramayana faces capacity issues, cinemas add UNBELIEVABLE number of midnight shows amid Diwali rush; fans can watch Ranbir Kapoor-Yash starrer even at 4:50 am!

The craze for Ramayana seems to be reaching another level as the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash starrer has started getting an unusually high number of post-midnight shows in several cities. Mumbai, Pune and Ahmedabad, in particular, are witnessing an extraordinary demand for the mythological epic.

Usually, shows between 12:00 am and 6:00 am are added during the first weekend of a big-ticket release, especially when advance bookings are phenomenal and theatres struggle to accommodate the demand. However, Ramayana has followed a different trajectory. The film was released on Thursday, November 5, just ahead of Diwali. The pre-Diwali period traditionally sees subdued footfalls as many moviegoers are occupied with shopping, preparations and festivities. As a result, a significant section of the audience was unable to catch the film during its initial days.

Now, with the holiday season kicking in, audiences are heading to cinemas in huge numbers. This has created capacity issues at several properties. To accommodate the rush, exhibitors have started adding post-midnight screenings. However, what makes Ramayana stand out is the sheer number of these shows.

Mumbai leads the midnight madness

On Tuesday, November 10, among the 3D shows, Movietime Cubic Mall has a screening at 12:35 am, while MovieMax Sion has two shows at 1:15 am and 2:10 am. Cinepolis Lake Shore Thane has a show at 12:40 am, while Maxus Borivali has screenings at 12:50 am and 2:05 am. PVR Chakala has scheduled a 1:10 am show.

One of the most striking examples is Maxus Bhayander, which has three 3D shows at 12:50 am, 2:05 am and an astonishing 4:50 am! MovieMax Kanjurmarg has a show at 12:20 am, while Cinepolis Bhandup has one at 12:45 am.

In Thane, MovieMax Eternity Mall has screenings at 12:30 am and 1:15 am, while MovieMax Wonder Mall has a 1:00 am show. MovieMax Kalyan has a screening at 12:30 am, while MovieMax Mira Road has scheduled one at 1:15 am.

Viewers can also experience 2D and 4DX shows at this ungodly hour. Speaking of 2D, INOX Malad has a show at 1:30 am, Maxus Borivali at 3:05 am, Maxus Bhayander at 1:20 am and MovieMax Kanjurmarg at 1:20 am. INOX Raghuleela, Kandivali, has a screening at 1:10 am, while PVR Lido has a show at 1:55 am. Meanwhile, those wishing to experience Ramayana in 4DX can head to Cinepolis Lake Shore Thane, which has scheduled a screening at 12:10 am.

Pune and Ahmedabad also join the frenzy

The midnight craze is not restricted to Mumbai. Pune, too, is witnessing late-night screenings of Ramayana. Cinepolis Aundh has scheduled a show at 12:05 am, while MovieMax Amanora Town Centre has one at 12:20 am. MovieMax Gold has gone a step further with a screening at 2:10 am.

Ahmedabad is also witnessing a similar trend. For the 3D version, Connplex Prahladnagar has a show at 1:45 am, Connplex Gandhinagar at 12:55 am and PVR Satyamev Emporio at 2:00 am.

The 2D version, meanwhile, has screenings at Cineprex Hanspura (1:00 am), PVR Acropolis (1:15 am), PVR Arved Transcube (1:00 am), Cineprime Nikol (12:55 am) and The Cinestar Miniplex, SP Ring Road (2:15 am).

Shockingly, not a single IMAX show has been added between 12:00 am and 6:00 am in any city in India, despite the extraordinary demand for the premium format. Nevertheless, the sheer number of post-midnight shows across multiple cities is a testament to the film’s growing demand and the extraordinary lengths exhibitors are going to accommodate the festive rush.

Also Read: Shiamak Davar shares glimpse into making of Yash’s Ravana Tandav in Ramayana, calls it an “Extraordinary creative exploration”

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Ahaan Panday’s Beparwah co-star, Aaishvary Thackeray, loses Rs. 19,000 to cyber fraud; files police complaint

Cybercrime is on the rise, and not just the common man, but even those associated with the film industry and politics are falling prey to it. The latest prominent personality to become a victim is Aaishvary Thackeray, the grandson of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray. As per reports, he has lodged a police complaint after money was fraudulently debited from his bank account.

According to a report in The Times of India, Aaishvary Thackeray revealed that he lives with his mother, Smita, and grandmother, Kunda. He was at his residence in Andheri on October 30 when, at around 1:30 am, he received a text message informing him that Rs. 307.82 had been deducted from his bank account. Eight minutes later, he received another message notifying him of a further deduction of Rs. 15,511.98. Four more fraudulent transactions followed, taking the total amount lost to cyber fraud to Rs. 19,638.15.

Hence, Aaishvary Thackeray visited Oshiwara police station and filed a complaint. The Times of India report confirmed that the cops have begun investigating and have found that the transactions had been made overseas. The article also said that an FIR was registered against an unknown cyber fraudster under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act.

About Aaishvary Thackeray

Aaishvary Thackeray, 30, worked as an assistant director on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani (2015), starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. Last year, he made his debut as an actor in Anurag Kashyap’s two-part crime comedy saga, Nishaanchi (2025). Aaishvary played a double role in his debut venture and was quite appreciated.

Besides acting, Aaishvary Thackeray also has an interest in music. In Nishaanchi's first part, he composed and wrote the song 'Pigeon Kabootar' and sang 'Neend Bhi Teri'. In the second part, he composed the 'End Theme'.

In the 2026 YRF (Yash Raj Films) Spy film, Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, Aaishvary was one of the music programmers on the song 'Massacre', 'Champagne', 'Haaniya' and 'Agni'. He was also one of the lyricists of 'Massacre - Midnight Version'.

Aaishvary Thackeray will next be seen as an actor in Beparwah, which marks Ahaan Panday’s second film after the sleeper blockbuster Saiyaara (2025). Besides Aaishvary and Ahaan, it also stars Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Jimmy Sheirgill. Directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, it releases in cinemas on March 26, 2027.

Also Read: Aaishvary Thackeray replaces Babil Khan in Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster Baby

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Hrithik Roshan attends LACMA Art + Film Gala 2026, becomes first mainstream Indian actor to grace event

Actor Hrithik Roshan attended the 15th edition of the LACMA Art + Film Gala, held in Los Angeles on November 7. His appearance at the annual event marks a notable moment for Indian representation at the international cultural gathering, with Hrithik reportedly becoming the first mainstream Indian actor to attend the gala.

The event, presented by Gucci, celebrates achievements in art and filmmaking. It is co-chaired by Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio and entrepreneur Eva Chow. This year's edition honoured filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, known for directing Dune, and artist Vija Celmins for their contributions to cinema and the visual arts. Hrithik Roshan opts for Brunello Cucinelli at LACMA Gala For the occasion, Hrithik opted for a custom tuxedo by Italian luxury fashion house Brunello Cucinelli. The actor kept his look classic, choosing a formal ensemble for the black-tie gathering.

Hrithik was hosted at the event by Kavita Gupta, an Indian-origin producer and venture capitalist who is also a member of the International Emmy Board. Gupta has been involved in promoting Indian talent on international platforms. Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman and other celebrities attend The LACMA Art + Film Gala brought together several prominent names from the worlds of entertainment, fashion, art and business. Among those in attendance were Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Timothée Chalamet, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Garfield, Anya Taylor-Joy, Rufus Sewell, Ashley Park, Jessica Williams and Monica Barbaro.

Entrepreneurs and fashion personalities, including Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian, were also present at the gathering.

The annual charity gala brings together filmmakers, artists, actors, entrepreneurs and philanthropists to celebrate the relationship between art and cinema.

Also Read: Hrithik Roshan says he is so proud of ex-wife Sussanne Khan in an emotional birthday note; latter REACTS!

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Delhi High Court rules Doosra infringed Sourav Ganguly's personality rights, directs makers to deposit Rs. 2 crores

The Delhi High Court has ruled that the film Doosra infringed upon former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly’s personality and publicity rights. In its directions, the Court has ordered the film's makers, Ramesh Deo Productions Private Limited, to deposit Rs. 2 crore and display disclaimers in both Hindi and English at the beginning and end of the film.

The ruling comes in connection with a lawsuit filed by Sourav Ganguly along with Luv Films over the unauthorised use of his identity and life events in the film. The Court has also restrained the makers from releasing Doosra on OTT platforms or through any other medium.

According to the Court's observations, elements of Ganguly's personality and incidents from his life are closely connected to the film's narrative. This makes it difficult to remove the portions in question from the final cut. The Court, therefore, directed the makers to include prominent disclaimers to clarify the nature of the film's association with the former cricketer.

The disclaimers must explicitly state that Ganguly did not give consent for the commercial use or depiction of his persona in the film. They must also clarify that the project does not have any official association or authorisation from him. Sourav Ganguly's personality rights case and the upcoming biopic The ruling brings attention to the legal issues surrounding the use of public figures' identities and personal histories in films and other commercial projects. Personality rights generally protect individuals against the unauthorised commercial exploitation of aspects such as their name, image and likeness.

Meanwhile, Sourav Ganguly's authorised biographical film, Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, is also in the works. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg, the project is scheduled for release on May 14, 2026.

Also Read: Rajkummar Rao, Ankur Garg celebrate Mahashtami with Sourav Ganguly ahead of Dada biopic

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BREAKING: Maatrubhumi release date CONFIRMED; Salman Khan-starrer to release on November 20

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront of reporting developments surrounding Salman Khan’s much-awaited Maatrubhumi. The film was initially announced as Battle Of Galwan before being rechristened Maatrubhumi earlier this year. Based on the 2020 conflict between India and China, the film reportedly encountered hurdles over its content and references to China, especially in light of the improving diplomatic relations between the two countries. Recently, we reported a major development wherein the film reportedly received clearance from the government.

Yesterday, we further mentioned that earlier, Maatrubhumi’s makers were planning to release the film on November 13. But since there was a delay in getting a censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, Maatrubhumi’s makers are now eyeing a release on either November 20 or December 11.

We have now learned that the release date of Maatrubhumi has been locked. The Salman Khan starrer will release in cinemas this month itself, two weeks from now, on Friday, November 20. The release date was displayed at the trailer launch of Maatrubhumi, which was held on the afternoon of November 6 at a multiplex in Mumbai.

As per the CBFC website, the trailer of Maatrubhumi was passed on Wednesday, November 4. The trailer has received a U/A 16+ certificate and it has a runtime of 4 minutes and 43 seconds long.

Jio Studios will handle all India distribution of Maatrubhumi. Besides Salman Khan, the war drama also stars Chitrangda Singh.

Also Read: Salman Khan returns to playback singing after 11 years with ‘Teri Sexy Beauty’ from Maatrubhumi

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Gaiety-Galaxy made stars feel like SUPERSTARS; where are they now? Bollywood's RADIO SILENCE raises eyebrows as Manoj Desai pays FULL salaries despite ZERO revenue for 2 months

On November 7, it will be exactly two months since Mumbai's iconic cinema complex, G7 multiplex, popularly known as Gaiety-Galaxy, shut its doors. What began as a minor dispute escalated after the police intervened. According to reports, during the course of their investigation, the police also examined the theatre's documents and discovered that its license had not been renewed since 2021-22. As a result, the authorities directed the management to shut down the premises over non-compliance.

Many expected the theatre to resume operations within a week or two. However, what has astonished film lovers and industry members alike is that nearly two months have passed, and the issue remains unresolved.

Gaiety-Galaxy has always been synonymous with the quintessential big-screen experience, where audiences whistle, clap, cheer and hoot to their hearts' content, especially during mass entertainers. Two such films, Drishyam The Conclusion and Jailer 2, were released last month, but sadly, neither could be screened at the iconic complex. The recently released Ramayana, too, missed out on a release at Gaiety-Galaxy. One can only imagine the frenzy that would have erupted in the auditoriums during the entry sequences of Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sunny Deol.

An industry insider commented, “Manoj Desai (executive director of G7 and also Maratha Mandir) and his team are trying their best to get the issues sorted. But since it’s a government-related procedure, it's taking time and no one knows how much more time will be taken to get the issue sorted. Meanwhile, Manoj Desai is keeping the morale high of the employees. He is paying full salaries to his employees even though he has not earned a single paisa since September 7 from G7. The employees are grateful for getting their wages, especially in these festival times. But they miss the theatre and can’t wait to get back and serve the patrons.”

However, what has particularly astonished the industry insider, as well as several fans of Gaiety-Galaxy, is the complete lack of support from Bollywood celebrities.

The insider thundered, “So many actors learned that they became stars when they saw the films getting an insane response in Gaiety-Galaxy. They have visited the theatre to check theatre reactions and to promote their films and themselves. They also proudly shared videos of fans hooting, whistling and dancing during the film at Gaiety-Galaxy. And now, not a single one of them has posted anything about the theatre. Agreed that they’ll reason that the cinema complex is shut due to non-renewal of license and they fear being trolled over it. But at least they can write ‘Missing Gaiety-Galaxy’ or ‘hope the issues are resolved soon’. This may hopefully bring attention to the theatre and may speed up the process. Alas, there’s radio silence.”

Meanwhile, as the closure approaches the two-month mark, the uncertainty continues for the management, employees and countless moviegoers who have made Gaiety-Galaxy an inseparable part of their movie-watching experience.

About Gaiety-Galaxy

Gaiety-Galaxy was established on November 24, 1972. Ramesh Sippy’s much-loved Seeta Aur Geeta (1972) was the inaugural film. G7 multiplex originally started with just 3 theatres – Gaiety, Galaxy and Gemini. Gaiety and Galaxy are the biggest screens, consisting of a stall and balcony. While Gaiety is the bigger one, comprising nearly 1000 seats, Galaxy has around 800 seats. Gemini, with just one class, has around 240 seats.

In the late 90s, the management added 4 more theatres. Grace, the preview theatre, which is not open to the public, was constructed above the balcony of Gaiety. Gem, located next to Galaxy’s stall and Glamour, constructed between Galaxy’s stall and the balcony, and has just around 45 seats. And finally, there’s a 105-seater Gossip. This cinema hall also has a separate entrance at the back.

 

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Ranveer Singh’s Pralay shoot sparks BIG controversy at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan; Under-14 and Under-16 cricket matches POSTPONED; MCA FUMES over disruption

After the record-breaking success of Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar The Revenge, Ranveer Singh has begun shooting for Pralay. However, the film has already landed in controversy after permission was granted to shoot at Mumbai’s iconic Azad Maidan, triggering a tussle.

As per a report in Mumbai Mirror, the Government of Maharashtra’s Sports Department granted the makers of Pralay permission to shoot in Azad Maidan for six hours. This angered the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) as it disrupted the schedule of Under-14 and Under-16 interschool cricket matches. The report further claimed that due to Pralay’s shoot, the MCA was compelled to postpone the matches even though it was planned in advance.

The Mumbai Mirror report also revealed that this is the first time a film shoot has been permitted at Azad Maidan. The MCA has now expressed its displeasure over the decision by writing a letter to the Deputy Director of Sports.

MCA Apex Council member Nadim Memon spoke to the tabloid and said, “This is the first time a film shoot has taken place at Azad Maidan. Large sets were erected and artificial grass was laid for the shoot of Pralay. This is not a film-shooting venue but a cricket ground where players hone their skills to progress to the international level. Our ongoing tournaments were disrupted because of the shoot. Who will take responsibility for this loss? You cannot commercially exploit a cricket ground by allowing a commercial film shoot.”

Nadim added, “Azad Maidan’s sporting culture is being affected by the Sports Department. Instead of supporting sports, it is allowing commercial bookings at the ground...We are working to nurture young cricketers and organise several interstate tournaments. But because of the film shoot, we had to postpone matches. How can the Sports Department allow this?”

According to Mumbai Mirror, the Maharashtra government granted permission to Light Rays, the Mumbai-based production house backing Pralay, to use 5,000 square yards of government land at Azad Maidan for the shoot. The makers were charged a rental fee of Rs. 40,000 for six hours, at the rate of Rs. 800 per 100 square yards. Additionally, they were required to deposit Rs. 40,000 as refundable security.

However, the approval came with several restrictions. The production team was prohibited from bringing vehicles onto the cricket pitches, cooking, digging or carrying out any activity that could damage the ground. The makers were also required to secure necessary permissions from the police, traffic department and BMC, along with a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the MCA. They were further asked to submit an undertaking on a Rs. 100 stamp paper.

The permission was signed by Sports Department Under Secretary Ashok Damayyawar on October 30 and subsequently forwarded by the Deputy Director of Sports and Youth Services, Mumbai, on November 2.

Also Read: Ranveer Singh seeks blessings at Lalbaugcha Raja ahead of Pralay production debut

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Vijay Sethupathi to become FIRST Indian actor to present at 54th International Emmy Awards in New York: Report

Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi is set to represent India at the 54th International Emmy Awards, where he will be one of the presenters at the ceremony scheduled to take place in New York on November 23, 2026. According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter India, Sethupathi will become the first Indian to present an award at the prestigious international television awards ceremony.

The development marks a significant moment for Indian talent at a global entertainment event. Sethupathi's participation is also part of a larger effort to bring Indian artists to prominent international platforms. Producer and International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences board member Kavita Gupta is said to have played a key role in facilitating the development.

The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presents the International Emmy Awards, which recognise excellence in television programming produced outside the United States. The 54th edition will bring together television professionals from different countries in New York. The Academy has confirmed November 23 as the date for this year's ceremony. Vijay Sethupathi's upcoming projects The development comes at an active phase in Sethupathi's career. The actor was recently seen in Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, which explores the moral redemption of a gangster. He will next feature in Mani Ratnam's Inji Vellam, alongside Sai Pallavi, and Thiagarajan Kumararaja's Pocket Novel, which also stars Raj B Shetty and Malavika Mohanan.

Meanwhile, Sethupathi recently confirmed that his 2024 action drama Maharaja is heading for a Hollywood remake. He also revealed that a sequel is in development, with director Nithilan Saminathan having narrated its story to him.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Murad Khetani on making his Tamil debut with Baththa: “It was a natural step and credit goes to Atlee sir”; reveals if Vijay Sethupathi-starrer will be dubbed in Hindi: “We would certainly be open to exploring it”

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