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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): The trailer of the second season of Wednesday 2 has been unveiled. The upcoming season of the Netflix show will follow the Addams family daughter (Jenna Ortega) through a mission to save her roommate, Enid (Emma Myers), from impending doom. Check out the trailer here. https://www.instagram.com/p/DL3dp8ZI-x9/ Tim Burton hit series Wednesday is returning with the second season on August 6, 2025. Wednesday was created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, who also serve as showrunners. The pair executive produces alongside director Tim Burton, Steve Stark, Andrew Mittman, Tommy Harper, Karen Richards, Kayla Alpert, Jonathan Glickman, Gail Berman and Meredith Averill. Paco Cabezas and Angela Robinson also serve as directors, as per Variety. Along with releasing the teaser, Netflix has set a global press campaign called the Doom Tour, which will see the Wednesday cast and creators promote Season 2 not only in the U.S., but in England, Poland, Italy, France, Romania, Canada, South Korea and Australia. (ANI) Disclaimer: This news article is a direct feed from ANI and has not been edited by the News Nation team. The news agency is solely responsible for its content.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29: The highly anticipated trailer for Tanvi The Great is set to drop on Monday, June 30, building excitement for the inspiring drama ahead of its theatrical release. Ahead of the trailer launch, veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a special video on Instagram showcasing the film's growing acclaim on the international stage. The montage features reactions from audiences at global film festivals, including legendary actor Robert De Niro watching the film at the New York Indian Film Festival. It also highlights moments from the film's world premiere at Cannes, al ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Netflix is gearing up for the release of its much-discussed animated series "Kurukshetra," which showcases the timeless saga of the epic tale of the Mahabharata. The story will be shown from the perspective of the 18 warriors - each grappling with moral dilemmas, decisions, and destinies that forever changed the course of history. At the heart of it all lies the ultimate truth expressed by Lord Krishna himself: "Iss yuddh mein na koi mitra hai, na koi shatru" (In this war, there are no friends or enemies). This animated series explores the fractured familial bo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter, and Vishal Jethwa starrer Homebound is finally gearing up for a global theatrical release. After receiving massive international acclaim, the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial is all set to make waves in India. The film has already been showcased at prestigious festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival, where it received glowing reviews and an extraordinary nine-minute standing ovation. Also Read: Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025: Homebound Starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa To Close Film ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Freida Pinto is all set to star in streaming giant Netflix's upcoming series "Unaccustomed Earth," an adaptation of the Jhumpa Lahiri short story collection. Pinto will play Parul Chaudhury in the series, which was originally announced in April. As previously reported, Netflix has commissioned eight episodes, reports variety.com. The official tagline for the show states that it is "an epic, soapy, and culturally vibrant drama about a tight-knit Indian American community navigating love, desire, and belonging." "Rich with nuance, passion, and unforget ...Read More >
Emraan Hashmi on Ba***ds Of Bollywood. (Photo: Instagram) Emraan Hashmi has broken his silence on the viral response to a memorable dialogue and scene inspired by his film career in the recently released OTT series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The Aryan Khan directorial Ba***ds of Bollywood has been creating quite a buzz in the entertainment industry for its portrayal of the Hindi film world. What's Happening * In one of the viral scenes, actor Raghav Juyal, who plays a die-hard fan of Hashmi, i ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the overwhelming response to "The Railway Men", Netflix and Yash Raj Films have come up with edge of the seat thriller "Mandala Murders". Set against the backdrop of an eerie town called Charandaspur, the series revolves around a series of ritualistic killings linked to a centuries-old secret society. These murders under mysterious circumstances catch the attention of detectives Rea Thomas ( played by Vaani Kapoor) and Vikram Singh (played by Vaibhav Raj Gupta), drawing them into a web of secrets with several layers. As the two detectives decode so ...Read More >
Manoj Bajpayee is depicted in the poster wearing a police uniform, encircled by his team, and wearing a satisfied expression that amply captures the success of apprehending a criminal. Manoj Bajpayee's much-awaited Netflix film Inspector Zende has been creating quite a buzz, and on Friday, the streaming giant unveiled the official poster of the film. Manoj Bajpayee is depicted in the poster wearing a police uniform, surrounded by his team, and wearing a satisfied expression that amply captures ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 13 (ANI): The critically acclaimed film 'Homebound', which stars Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa in the lead roles, is finally set to release in theatres in India. After garnering fame at international film festivals like Cannes 2025 and the Toronto International Film Festival, the Neeraj Ghaywan directorial is set to hit the theatres in India on September 26, 2025. Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions, 'Homebound' also stars Janhvi Kapoor in the lead role. Taking to their Instagram handle, Dharma Productions shared the release date of the ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): The trailer of Huma Qureshi-starrer 'Single Salma' has been unveiled. Directed by Nachiket Samant, the trailer of the comedy drama introduces audiences to a 33-year-old Salma Rizvi (Huma Qureshi) who is finally wanting to settle down into a arrange marriage setup with Sikandar (Shreyas Talpade), but life throws her into an unexpected love in London with Meet (Sunny Singh). What follows is a laugh out clash of two cities, two cultures, two baraatis culminating in one unforgettable wedding night. Presented by Star Studio18 in association with E ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Emraan Hashmi, the Bollywood actor who ruled hearts in the 2000s with his romantic thrillers and chartbuster songs, is once again in the spotlight. Known for films like Murder, Jannat, and Gangster, Emraan was once synonymous with intense performances and unforgettable music. However, in recent years, he hasn't seen many big box-office hits. That changed with Aryan Khan's Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood, which has sparked a fresh wave of admiration for the actor. The Netflix series, Aryan Khan's directorial debut, features Emraan Hashmi in a hilarious cameo as an intimacy co ...Read More >
S. S. Rajamouli's magnum opus starring Mahesh Babu has been officially titled 'Varanasi,' with the actor playing Rudhra. The film's title teaser hints at a grand, multi-era, spiritual adventure, and will introduce Premium Large Scale Format Filmed for IMAX technology to Indian cinema. The makers of ace filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli's highly anticipated magnum opus, starring Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, officially unveiled the film's title 'Varanasi' on Saturday. They also confirmed that Mahesh Babu ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 12 (ANI): Prabhudeva will be seen headlining a political crime thriller, Sethurajan IPS. Set against the charged backdrop of rural Tamil Nadu, the show follows Sethurajan IPS, a cop entangled in a politically sensitive murder case that spirals into a battle of power, identity, and justice, as per a press note. Also Read | 77th Emmy Awards 2025 Ceremony Live Streaming: Date, Time, Hosts, When and Where To Watch Emmys 2025 Online and on TV in Your Country. Excited about the show, Prabhudeva said, "Sethurajan IPS isn't just a cop; he's a man caught in a ...Read More >
Mumbai, November 27 (IANS): Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani announced the second season of 'Freedom at Midnight', which is adaptation of Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre's 1975 non-fiction book about India's independence, with plans for a second season already in motion. The seven-episode first season ends on a cliffhanger, with showrunner Advani confirming that Season 2 will tackle the refugee crisis that followed India's partition. Speaking to variety.com, Advani said: "Twenty to thirty million people are going to be uprooted from their homes. What Gandhi had predicted was going to happen. Ev ...Read More >
Guwahati: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday announced that he has requested Union Home Minister Amit Shah to order a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the disappearance of an Indore-based woman in Meghalaya. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, in a public statement, stated that he has already discussed the grave matter with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! He added that police officials from Madhya Pradesh are in constant communication with their counterparts in the North-Easter ...Read More >
Saare Jahan Se Accha plunges viewers deep into the inner workings of India's intelligence machinery, where timing, strategy, and emotional restraint can alter the course of history. Set against the volatile socio-political landscape of the 1970s, Netflix's upcoming series Saare Jahan Se Accha brings to screen a riveting saga of espionage, sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism. At the heart of this fictional high-stakes thriller is Pratik Gandhi as Vishnu Shankar, a sharp and resolute intelligenc ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30 (ANI): The trailer of Huma Qureshi-starrer 'Single Salma' has been unveiled. Directed by Nachiket Samant, the trailer of the comedy drama introduces audiences to a 33-year-old Salma Rizvi (Huma Qureshi) who is finally wanting to settle down into a arrange marriage setup with Sikandar (Shreyas Talpade), but life throws her into an unexpected love in London with Meet (Sunny Singh). What follows is a laugh out clash of two cities, two cultures, two baraatis culminating in one unforgettable wedding night. Also Read | ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Openi ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 20 (ANI): The first promo of Kunal Kemmu and Manoj Pahwa's upcoming show 'Single Papa' was unveiled on Thursday. The clip shows Kunal's character introducing a baby to his family. Ayesha Raza, and Mismatched's Prajakta Koli are also part of the comedy drama. Sharing the video's link, Netflix on Instagram wrote, "Kya ye family of chaos bann payegi a family of five? Watch Single Papa, out 12 December, only on Netflix." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Kunal Kemmu as Gaurav Gehlot, is an "unlikely dad who's equal ...Read More >
Vaani Kapoor recently expressed her opinion on censorshipShe questioned the need to ban and cancel cultureThe actor will next be seen in 'Mandala Murders' Actor Vaani Kapoor recently shared her thoughts on cancel culture and film bans, emphasising the importance of artistic freedom and addressing key concerns around censorship in cinema. Kapoor, in a recent interview with PTI, reflected on artistes working within boundaries. She said, "I don't know that as an artist, as a filmmaker, or as a per ...Read More >
Netflix has released the grand finale of its animated retelling of the Mahabharata with Kurukshetra Part 2: The Great War of Mahabharata, now streaming from October 24, 2025. The series brings to life the climactic days of the Kurukshetra war between the Pandavas and Kauravas through striking animation and deep moral storytelling. The first part of the series, which premiered on October 10, covered the initial nine days of the 18-day war and ended with the death of Jayadratha. Kurukshetra Part 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): The trailer of the second season of 'Wednesday 2' has been unveiled. The upcoming season of the Netflix show will follow the Addams family daughter (Jenna Ortega) through a mission to save her roommate, Enid (Emma Myers), from impending doom. Also Read | 'Mahavatar Narsimha' Trailer Unveiled: Movie Trailer Brings to Life the Epic Tale of Hiranyakashyap and Prahlad (Watch Video). Also Read | 'Wednesday Season 2' Trailer Out: Jenna Ortega Faces Another Challenge As She Returns to Nevermore for Another Academic Year- WATCH. Tim Burton's hit series W ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Actor Vaani Kapoor on Tuesday said social media has increasingly become a space filled with negativity and urged people to check the amount of hate they put out into the world. Vaani's comments come months after she faced criticism for sharing screen space with Pakistani actor Fawad Khan in the movie "Abir Gulaal". The romantic film, which was set to arrive in cinema halls on May 9, was not allowed to release in India in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in April. "Last couple of months, years, everything became hectic and heavy on social media. So, I hope one ...Read More >
Indian Film Festival of L.A. Reveals Industry Days Lineup, With Netflix, HBO, Universal Among Participating Companies (EXCLUSIVE) 2 hours ago Kanye West has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in the U.K. following the furore over his headline booking at this year's Wireless Festival, BBC News reported, as sponsors continued to flee and politicians maintained their pressure on the government to bar his entry. In a statement cited by BBC News, the rapper - who also goes by Ye - said he had been "following the conversation around Wireless and want to address it directly." He said h ...Read More >
Netflix is set to kick off 2025 with Missing You, a gripping limited series based on Harlan Coben's novel. Following the success of Fool Me Once, which became one of Netflix's most-watched English shows with 98.2 million views, the new thriller is expected to captivate audiences once again. Missing You shifts its setting from New York City to the UK, adding a fresh twist to the suspenseful narrative. Scheduled to premiere on January 1, 2025, the series promises a thrilling start to the new year. Watch the trailer now and prepare for another unforgettable Coben adaptation! ...Read More >
Hyderabad: OTT giant Netflix is all set for the untold story of Yo Yo Honey Singh, the singer-rapper who revolutionised Indian music. The upcoming documentary, Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, promises to delve into the highs and lows of his remarkable journey. Produced by Oscar-winning Sikhya Entertainment and directed by Mozez Singh, the documentary will release on December 20. The documentary's poster, shared on Instagram, features Honey Singh confidently standing in front of a microphone, with the caption: "The name you know, the story you don't." The trailer has fans ecstatic, with one comment ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Netflix and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. have forged a new creative partnership spanning films and series. The deal encompasses content development across multiple formats tailored specifically for streaming audiences. An untitled series is already in advanced stages of development as part of the initial slate, as per Variety. Also Read | 'Chhal Kapat The Deception': Shriya Pilgaonkar Interacts With Women Police Officers for Her Role. The collaboration will be executed through Balaji Telefilms Ltd. and its divisions, including Balaji Mot ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Netflix treated movie buffs with the gripping trailer for "Wednesday Season 2". Season two of the show will carry forward the story of Wednesday Addams (Played by Jenna Ortega) as she returns to Nevermore Academy for another academic year, discovering eerie new threats. The Co-creator, Showrunner, and Executive Producer, Miles Millar talked about the "Wednesday Season 2" saying, "We really wanted to find some new obstacles for Wednesday. She thinks she has it all under control and discovers that human interaction isn't as easy as she thought" The official sum ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): There's great news for the fans of 'Grey's Anatomy'. The popular medical drama has been renewed for the 23rd season on ABC. The pickup should take the series, created by Shonda Rhimes, past the 475-episode mark next season, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Also Read | Russell Brand R*pe Trial Pushed to This Date As Judge Merges New Sexual Assault Charges. Grey's Anatomy will roll into the 2026-27 season without two long-serving cast members -- Kim Raver and Kevin McKidd are leaving the show following the May 7 season finale (which McKidd is also d ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 7 (ANI): Netflix and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. have forged a new creative partnership spanning films and series. The deal encompasses content development across multiple formats tailored specifically for streaming audiences. An untitled series is already in advanced stages of development as part of the initial slate, as per Variety. The collaboration will be executed through Balaji Telefilms Ltd. and its divisions, including Balaji Motion Pictures and Balaji Telefilms Digital. Speaking about the collaboration, Monika Shergill, Vice-President, ...Read More >
LOS ANGELES: Indian actor Freida Pinto is set to headline Unaccustomed Earth, a series adaptation of author Jhumpa Lahiri's short story collection of the same title. The project was announced by streaming service Netflix in April and will feature eight episodes, according to entertainment news outlet Variety. Pinto, known for starring in critically-acclaimed and award-winning movies such as "Slumdog Millionaire", "Rise of the Planet of the Apes", "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger" and "Love Sonia", will essay the role of Parul Chaudhury. Unaccustomed Earth is described as an "epic, soapy, ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about how psychiatrists or psychologists were unable to cure him. The sender also said that a/he would ta ...Read More >