Fans of ABC’s The Rookie received a long-awaited Season 9 release update, but it didn’t fully calm worries. After Season 8’s explosive finale, many expected the police drama to return in its typical fall schedule. Instead, comments from ABC executives suggest Season 9 could be pushed back, raising uncertainty for eager viewers.
After months of uncertainty, leaks, and certification delays, Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film Jana Nayagan appears close to release. Producer Venkat K Narayana says the CBFC process is nearing completion, with a possible theatre release within the next two weeks. The timing could also coincide with Vijay starting his new role as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.
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Sanjay Dutt’s upcoming film Aakhri Sawal was slated to release today, May 8, but the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) withheld clearance due to concerns around its storyline. With the CBFC certificate finally approved, the release and promotions can restart, though the exact date has been pushed from the planned window.
Janhvi Kapoor playfully teased Varun Dhawan’s upcoming box office battle, posting about their June film faceoff. Varun responded with warmth, saying it’s “never a clash with you,” as both actors emphasized camaraderie. Their movies, Peddi and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, are set for consecutive-day releases—turning competition into mutual support.
Sohum Shah has confirmed that Tumbbad 2 will hit theatres next year, debuting a new poster along the way. The sequel to the 2018 cult film will expand the dark folklore universe on a bigger scale, following the strong response to Tumbbad’s re-release. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is set to play a key role, directed by Adesh Prasad.
Rumours that Kannada star Yash’s film Toxic has been shelved have been dismissed. Yash confirmed the movie is complete, but its release has been postponed as part of a global rollout plan. The timing decision follows strong reception at CinemaCon, with the aim of taking Indian cinema to a wider worldwide audience.
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With GTA VI towering over every other release expectation, speculation is focusing on May 21 as a possible deciding date. The theory suggests a key update around that day could confirm—or disrupt—the widely discussed November launch window. Meanwhile, GTA V’s massive, decade-long revenue underscores why Rockstar’s next release is treated like a global event.
Varun Dhawan’s Hai Jawani To Ishq Hona Hai has shifted back to its original release date after Toxic was postponed multiple times. The film had been moved from May 22 to accommodate Toxic’s delay, but with Toxic now pushed further, the comedy-drama returns to its planned slot. Varun Dhawan also thanked Yash for resetting the schedule.
The makers of Awarapan 2 have officially confirmed an Independence Day release date, betting on a big audience pull right after the holiday weekend buzz. With Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 also pencilled in for a similar window, fans are now watching for a potential box office clash—or a possible shift in Jailer 2’s schedule to avoid competition.
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