CINEMA HIGHLIGHTS

Bollywood and Tollywood alike are abuzz with milestone reveals, box-office triumphs, and franchise expansions.

FAREWELL

Thalapathy Vijay's Farewell: Jana Nayagan

Midnight Teaser

On the eve of his 51st birthday, Seven Screen Studio dropped a brief character glimpse of Vijay in Jana Nayagan, teasing his transition from decorated police officer to political leader.

Jana Nayagan Teaser
₹75cr
Overseas Rights
Jan 9, 2026
Release Date

Significance: As Vijay's final on-screen outing before a rumored political career, Jana Nayagan not only marks the end of an era but also cements his star power with blockbuster-level pre-sales.

SEQUEL

Drishyam 3 Official Timeline

Production Start

2 October 2025 - Principal photography begins

Release Date

2 October 2026 (Gandhi Jayanti) premiere

Ajay Devgn's third chapter begins principal photography on 2 October 2025, aiming for a 2 October 2026 premiere.

Whether it adapts Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's Drishyam 3 or forges an original script remains under wraps—expect clarity by the end of July.

Jana Nayagan Teaser
UNIVERSE

The Expanding Shaitaan–Maa Universe

2018

Shaitaan (remake of Vash)

Aug 27, 2025

Vash Level 2 (Malayalam)

2026

Shaitaan 2 (New story)

2025

Maa (Kajol-led)

From Gujarati to Thriller: Devgn's 2024 remake Shaitaan (originally Vash) spawned a sequel: while Vash Level 2 (the Malayalam follow‑up) lands 27 August 2025, Shaitaan 2 is reportedly an entirely new story steeped in Konkan black magic.

Shared World: The forthcoming Kajol‑led film Maa is rumored to inhabit this same supernatural universe, with a potential post‑credit tie‑in to Shaitaan 2.

POSTERS

Son of Sardar 2 Poster Spotlight

"He Survived Punjab"

Poster 1

Shows Devgn atop twin tankers, trademark moustache twirling.

"Can He Survive Scotland?"

Poster 2

Ups the stakes with tractors and galloping horses.

24
June
Teaser Drop
25
July
Theatre Release

From Vijay's swan-song announcement at midnight to the blossoming horror-mythos of Shaitaan, this season's slate promises high drama both on- and off-screen.