Bollywood and Tollywood alike are abuzz with milestone reveals, box-office triumphs, and franchise expansions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Son of Sardar 2 Poster Spotlight
"He Survived Punjab"
Shows Devgn atop twin tankers, trademark moustache twirling.
"Can He Survive Scotland?"
Ups the stakes with tractors and galloping horses.
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.
