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Drishyam 3 salary list: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, others
Mumbai: The wait is almost over. Ajay Devgn is all set to return as Vijay Salgaonkar as Drishyam: The Conclusion reaches theatres worldwide on October 2. The third and final instalment of the popular franchise has already created considerable buzz among moviegoers, with fans eager to see how Vijays story finally comes to an end. Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The Drishyam franchise is set to return with its concluding chapter, Drishyam The Conclusion, with Jaideep Ahlawat joining the cast as SP Crime Branch officer Rajveer Singh Tomar. The actor has opened up about stepping into an established cinematic universe and the responsibility of introducing a new character into a franchise with an existing audience. Speaking about his approach to the film, Jaideep said, When you enter a successful franchise, I think your first responsibility is to understand the world you are entering. Every franchise develops its own rhythm, its own relationship with the audience, and Drishyam has a very specific tone. The actor acknowledged that the franchise already has an established relationship with viewers, particularly through the character of Vijay Salgaonkar, played by Ajay Devgn. Elaborating on his experience, Jaideep said, I was very conscious that I was entering a universe that already belonged to the audience. They have lived with Vijay Salgaonkar, they have understood his methods, they have formed opinions about him. So, I couldn't approach Rajveer as if he was arriving in an entirely new story. He had to arrive with an understanding of the world he was stepping into. Jaideep also spoke about the pressure that comes with joining a successful franchise. According to the actor, that pressure needs to be kept aside once filming begins. He said, As for pressure, I think pressure is useful only until the moment you start shooting. Before that, it can make you think about a hundred things that have nothing to do with the scene. Once you are on set, the only pressure that should matter is whether you are doing justice to the moment in front of you. The actor also discussed working alongside Ajay Devgn and Tabu, highlighting their approach to restraint while performing. And having Ajay sir and Tabu ma'am there actually made the process more interesting for me. When you are working with actors who have such a strong understanding of restraint, you don't feel the need to manufacture intensity. For me, the challenge was to make Rajveer feel like he had always belonged in this world, while still making the audience wonder what this new person could potentially do to the world they already know. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam The Conclusion features Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat, Prakash Raj, Kamlesh Sawant, Ishita Dutta and Mrunal Jadhav, among others. The film is written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh and produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak. Presented by Star Studio18 and produced under the Panorama Studios banner, Drishyam The Conclusion is scheduled to release theatrically on October 2, 2026. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: CBFC clears Drishyam The Conclusion WITHOUT a single cut; is 8 minutes longer than Drishyam 2
Naseem, Noor, Shanaka Among Draft Picks For Abu Dhabi T10 League 2026
Abu Dhabi T10 Player Draft: Several international stars were picked in the Abu Dhabi T10 League player draft on Wednesday as teams completed their squads ahead of the upcoming season, which gets underway from November 7. Naseem Shah (Royal Desert Champions), Noor Ahmad (Emirates Eagles), Muhammad Amir (UAE Bulls), Alzarri Joseph (Arabian Aces), Dasun Shanaka (Yas Lions), Shadab Khan (UAE Bulls), Kusal Perera (Emirates Eagles) and Chris Jordan (Royal Desert Champions), among others, headlined the draft. Several leading UAE players also joined the squads, with the likes of Alishan Sharafu (Arabian Aces), Aayan Afzal Khan (Royal Desert Champions), Muhammad Waseem (Royal Desert Champions), Haider Razzaq (Emirates Eagles), Muhammad Rohid (UAE Bulls), Ansh Tandon (Yas Lions) and Luqman Faisal (Emirates Eagles) set to be in action in the upcoming season. UAE have more local player presence with the likes of Awais Ali Shah (United Tigers), Dhruv Parashar (Royal Desert Champions), Harshit Kaushik (Emirates Eagles), Wali Muhammad (UAE Bulls), Adithya Shetty (United Tigers), Haider Ali (Yas Lions) and Vriitya Arvind (Arabian Aces) also selected. Former Indian cricketer KS Bharat will also be in action for Emirates Eagles, with Alex Hales, Hassan Nawaz, Kusal Perera, David Wiese and Chris Green also part of the squad. Noor Ahmad, Rehan Ahmed and Ali Raza further strengthen the bowling department, complementing pre-draft signings Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer and Trent Boult. The Royal Desert Champions have strong players like Naseem Shah, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera and Chris Jordan. Muhammad Waseem, Brandon King and Jayanth Liyanage give the batting strength, while Gulbadin Naib and Keemo Paul provide all-round ability. The side already had Nicholas Pooran, Phil Salt and Sherfane Rutherford on board as pre-draft signings. The UAE Bulls have been bolstered by power-hitting options through Andre Fletcher, Aneurin Donald, Khwaja Nafay, Max Bryan and Azam Khan, with Shadab Khan and Khushdil Shah offering all-round depth. The pace attack has the likes of Muhammad Amir and Nuwan Thushara, while the franchise had already secured Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine and Romario Shepherd before the Draft. Azmatullah Omarzai, Odean Smith and Mahedi Hasan have joined The United Tigers, with Abbas Afridi and Sufyan Moqim also present. The Tigers pre-draft haul comprised the Pakistani trio of Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed and Faheem Ashraf. The Yas Lions have plenty of experience with James Vince, Dasun Shanaka, Tom Moores and Akeal Hosein among their notable selections. Eshan Malinga and Obed McCoy build their bowling strength, while the Lions had already secured Jason Holder, David Willey and Andries Gous before the Draft. Netherlands Aryan Dutt also joins the squad as their Associate Member selection. Arabian Aces: Moeen Ali*, Andre Russell*, Liam Livingstone*, Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Arfan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Richard Gleeson, Sam Billings, Paul Walter, Alzarri Joseph, Imran Tahir, Salman Irshad, Quentin Sampson, Dwaine Pretorius, Vriitya Arvind, Ibrahim Masood, Amshi De Silva, Dunith Wellalage Emirates Eagles: Rovman Powell*, Shimron Hetmyer*, Trent Boult*, Haider Razzaq, Luqman Faisal, David Wiese, Noor Ahmad, Alex Hales, KS Bharat, Akif Javed, Hassan Nawaz, Rehan Ahmed, Ali Raza, Chris Green, Harshit Kaushik, Hilal Afghan, Toby Albert, Kusal Perera Royal Desert Champions: Nicholas Pooran*, Phil Salt*, Sherfane Rutherford*, Ali Naseer, Aayan Afzal Khan, Muhammad Waseem, Naseem Shah, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Luke Wood, Gulbadin Naib, Brandon King, Janith Liyanage, Keemo Paul, Dhruv Parashar, Raizal Nadir, Tajinder Singh Dhillon, Chris Jordan UAE Bulls: Kieron Pollard*, Sunil Narine*, Romario Shepherd*, Muhammad Rohid, Tahir Zaman, Aneurin Donald, Muhammad Amir, Andre Fletcher, Khwaja Nafay, Nuwan Thushara, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Max Bryant, Azam Khan, Wali Muhammad, Uddish Suri, Bradley Currie, Shadab Khan United Tigers: Fakhar Zaman*, Iftikhar Ahmed*, Faheem Ashraf*, Zeeshan Naseer, Awais Ali Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sufyan Moqim, Abbas Afridi, Odean Smith, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Noor ul Rahman, Shamim Hossain, Adithya Shetty, Noor Ullah Ayubi, Paul van Meekeren, Yasin Patel Yas Lions: Jason Holder*, David Willey*, Andries Gous*, Ajay Kumar, Ansh Tandon, James Vince, Dasun Shanaka, Eshan Malinga, Karim Janat, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Tom Moores, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Obed McCoy, Kamil Pooran, Haider Ali, Masood Gurbaz, Aryan Dutt, Akeal Hosein United Tigers: Fakhar Zaman*, Iftikhar Ahmed*, Faheem Ashraf*, Zeeshan Naseer, Awais Ali Shah, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sufyan Moqim, Abbas Afridi, Odean Smith, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Noor ul Rahman, Shamim Hossain, Adithya Shetty, Noor Ullah Ayubi, Paul van Meekeren, Yasin Patel Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ajay Devgn reprises his iconic role as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, slated for release on October 2. This film breaks away from the established Malayalam storyline, introducing a distinctive narrative twist. Under the direction of Abhishek Pathak, the film seeks to finalise Vijay's arc. Read on to know why.
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Ajay Devgn is back as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, the third and final chapter of the Hindi thriller franchise. The film is set to hit theatres on October 2, 2026, bringing the Salgaonkar familys...
Head Coach Lance Klusener Confident Of Arabian Aces Squad In 'explosive' Abu Dhabi T10 League
The Abu Dhabi T10: Arabian Aces head coach Lance Klusener is confident of his Arabian Aces squad for their debut in the Abu Dhabi T10 league and feels the format is an 'explosive' one which would test the players. The Abu Dhabi T10 will be held from November 7 to November 20th, with six teams gearing up to put their best foot forward following the Wednesday draft. Arabian Aces have added some firepower to their squad with the likes of Sam Billings, Imran Tahir and Richard Gleeson amongst other notable picks. Moeen Ali, Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone were already pre-signed by the franchise. The plan was always to go with a squad that could do their job both up top and pull off games for us with the ball if it comes down to that. T10 is an explosive format and is nothing like any of these players have played before barring here. You need innovation and serious problem-solving skills, and Im confident that the squad is full of boys who will put their hand up and make it happen for Arabian Aces. Its the perfect formula to excel in a T10 format, and we cant wait to get started, said Lance Kluesner, Head Coach, Arabian Aces. Owners Pankaj Jain and Neeraj Jain reflected on their ambition to field a team in the Abu Dhabi league. Arabian Aces represents an exciting new chapter for us, and we are delighted to be joining the Abu Dhabi T10 at such an important point in the tournament's evolution. Our ambition is to create a professionally managed franchise with a strong identity and a culture built around performance, ambition and teamwork. We definitely leave the draft quite content with our picks. Lance is no stranger to excellence, and we are happy to let him do what he does best with the Arabian Aces, said Pankaj Jain and Neeraj Jain, Owners, Arabian Aces. The franchise chief operating officer, Shoeb Ahmed, was also satisfied with the squad assembled. Happy with the squad that we have assembled today. We have some really serious talent that will take the league by storm and some really promising names that are tomorrows superstars. This is a unique opportunity for the young boys to play along with and learn from the likes of Moeen Ali, Andre Russell and Liam Livingstone, said COO Shoeb. We definitely leave the draft quite content with our picks. Lance is no stranger to excellence, and we are happy to let him do what he does best with the Arabian Aces, said Pankaj Jain and Neeraj Jain, Owners, Arabian Aces. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Royal Desert Champions Look To 'kickstart A Long-time Legacy' After Draft Picks
The Royal Desert Champions: The Royal Desert Champions are looking to kickstart a long-time legacy after building their squad for the upcoming Abu Dhabi T10, which starts on the 7th of November. With Nicolas Pooran, Philip Salt and Sherfane Rutherford already pre-signed, the Royal Desert Champions have added Muhammad Waseem, Naseem Shah and Maheesh Theekshana to their arsenal as they look for a strong season ahead. The important thing is to build a really strong core before going into the draft since the draft can be a draw sometimes. Its a challenge to pick a new team and the process is extremely dynamic, but we had a really strong strategy for the auction. Its a well-known fact that bowlers win tournaments like this. If you dont have a good bowling unit, things can go downhill quite fast. Excited to get going in the tournament, Royal Desert Champions are here to kickstart a legacy that will last a very long time in the Abu Dhabi T10, Robin Singh, Team Director, Royal Desert Champions said. Pooran will be leading the side, which has the presence of several other international stars in Salt, Rutherford, Brandon King and Waseem, while the bowling unit has a packed line-up featuring the likes of Naseem, Dushmantha Chameera, Theekshana, Chris Jordan and Luke Wood. With a dynamic blend of pace, power, versatility and experience, the Royal Desert Champions are ready to bring a new level of intensity to the fastest format of cricket. Royal Desert Champions is built on the belief that champions are revealed when conditions are toughest. The desert embodies the qualities we want this team to stand for - resilience, courage, adaptability, and ambition. The squad that we have built is a testament to the way we define what it means to play for Royal Desert Champions - a team that the emirate can be proud of, a brand that connects with fans locally and globally, and a franchise with the ambition to build a lasting legacy, said Amit Narang, Owner, Royal Desert Champions. Pooran will be leading the side, which has the presence of several other international stars in Salt, Rutherford, Brandon King and Waseem, while the bowling unit has a packed line-up featuring the likes of Naseem, Dushmantha Chameera, Theekshana, Chris Jordan and Luke Wood. With a dynamic blend of pace, power, versatility and experience, the Royal Desert Champions are ready to bring a new level of intensity to the fastest format of cricket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Tom Cruise recalls 'puking his guts out' on first fighter jet flight
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 1 (IANS) Hollywood icon Tom Cruise recalled his first experience flying a fighter jet, saying that he puked his guts out while flying an A-4, before facing the same challenge on the first day of shooting aboard an F-14 for his blockbuster film franchise Top Gun. During his appearance on the Jennifer Hudson show, Cruise spoke about puking his guts out during his first time in a fighter jet. He said: I remember my first time in a fighter jet. I was flying an A-4 and I really puked my guts out. To which, the shows host asked: That didn't deter you? Cruise said: No. I was like, okay, I've got to figure this out. I don't want to keep puking the back of this airplane. We had to shoot a movie and then on the first day on the F-14, I puked again. He added: But I had two other hops, two flights the rest of that day and it was just magnificent. Hudson then spoke about how the third installment of Top Gun 3 is in the making. Keeping tight-lipped about the project, the star said: Maverick's going to be in it. There's going to be fighter jets. It's going to be cool. That's about all I can say. Top Gun was first released in 1986. The action drama film, which Tony Scott directs, was inspired by an article titled Top Guns, written by Ehud Yonay and published in California magazine three years earlier. It stars Tom Cruise as Lieutenant Pete Maverick Mitchell, a young naval aviator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. He and his radar intercept officer, Lieutenant Nick Goose Bradshaw, are given the chance to train at the United States Navy's Fighter Weapons School at Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, and Tom Skerritt also appear in supporting roles. A sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, released 36 years later in 2022, saw Cruise and Kilmer reprise their roles.
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Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 3 to release in 2028, makers confirm
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Judge clears final barrier to Paramount's $111 billion Warner Bros. deal
Paramount chief David Ellison, after a fierce year-long battle, is finally about to get his hands on Warner Bros. Discovery in the most expensive takeover in Hollywood history. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Araceli Martnez-Olgun, who is overseeing the antitrust case aimed at blocking the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal approved Paramounts settlement with the 12 Democratic state attorneys general who brought the case to resolve the litigation. More from Variety How HBO's Casey Bloys Wound Up With the Keys to Paramount-Warner Bros.' Streaming Empire, and What's to Come Paramount Deal and U.S. Film Incentive Reflect Hollywood's Deepening Ties to Government David Ellison Recruits Mattel's Ynon Kreiz for Senior Role at Merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Paramount has tentatively set next Tuesday, Oct. 6, to close the merger, according to regulatory filings. The order approving the settlement by Martnez-Olgun was the final remaining barrier to Paramounts debt-fueled $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, after it had been cleared by regulators in 68 jurisdictions worldwide including the Justice Department. [T]he Court finds the proposed consent decree represents a reasonable factual and legal resolution of the dispute, Martnez-Olgun wrote in her order. She determined that the proposed settlement agreement reflects a procedurally sound resolution. The parties reached their agreement following highly contested, however brief, litigation, and they reached their agreement following what they report to have been several rounds of in-depth negotiations, the judge wrote. The merged Paramount-WBD will bring together two of Hollywoods biggest movie studios; the HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming services; and TV businesses including CBS, CNN, MTV, TBS, Comedy Central, Food Network and more. The new companys entertainment franchises will span Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and other HBO hits, the DC Universe, Yellowstone, Mission: Impossible, Top Gun and the Nickelodeon kids empire. Some of the top leadership of the soon-to-be-merged company, whose name hasnt been revealed at this point, is already taking shape. On Wednesday came word that Ellison has recruited Ynon Kreiz, who is stepping down as Mattels CEO, for a senior management role at the combined Paramount-WBD. Casey Bloys, head of WBDs HBO, is poised to assume oversight of the combined Paramount-Warner Bros. streaming business after Cindy Holland announced Tuesday she was stepping down from her role running Paramount+ and other direct-to-consumer. With the deal close, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav is expected to depart. Zaslav stands to earn more than $550 million in stock and cash once the Paramount-WBD deal closes, including $34.2 million in cash severance payments. Other top WBD execs anticipated to exit include chief revenue and strategy officer Bruce Campbell and CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels. Martnez-Olguns ruling came after merger opponents filed official objections with the court over Paramounts settlement with the states . The consent decree includes no structural remedies (i.e., divestitures) as California Attorney General Rob Bonta, who led the coalition of states in suing to stop the looming merger, had previously insisted on. Among the terms of the settlement: Paramount-WBD is prohibited from selling the Paramount Studios or Warner Bros. lots in the state for at least five years, and is obligated to invest at least an additional $300 million on film production in the U.S. annually. The combined Paramount-WB also must release at least 30 movies for theatrical distribution in the first two years (something Ellison has repeatedly promised he would do) and at least 32 in years 3-5, with a 45-day window for wide-release films. The merged Paramount-Warner Bros. also will be subject to monitoring by a news editorial independence board, which will establish guiding editorial and journalism principles for for CNN and CBS News. Questioned by the judge last week about how the settlement addresses the state AGs concerns over fair competition in the three markets identified in the lawsuit wide-release movies, tentpole movies and basic cable Paula Blizzard, senior assistant attorney general for the antitrust section of the California Attorney Generals Office, said the reasoning was that the states were wary about permanently blocking the Paramount-WBD deal and she said Warner Bros. Discovery, if it were denied the deal to merge with Paramount, would likely seek another M&A partner. Sometimes we say, here are some remedies that will address the harm we see, but are not going to permanently change the structure by either completely blocking the merger or [requiring] divestment, and this is one of those cases, Blizzard told the judge. In her order, Martnez-Olgun wrote that she found that the proposed consent includes important backstops requiring divestment of studios and/or cable channels in case of the combined entitys failure to comply with the proposed consent decrees terms. Further, the proposed consent decree imposes these requirements on film distribution and basic cable negotiations in the midst of a rapidly changing marketplace. The Court therefore finds that the proposed consent decree reflects a settlement between the parties that is a fair, reasonable, and good faith approach to address the competitive harms alleged in the Complaint, and does not violate the law or public policy. The groups behind the #BlockTheMerger coalition, for one, filed an amicus brief with the court urging Martnez-Olgun to reject the settlement . And the judge had left open the door to a potential additional third-party review of the settlement: Martnez-Olguin asked both the AGs and Paramount to respond to a letter submitted by Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) to urge the Court to subject the proposed consent decree to an independent public-interest review before entering it. In separate filings Monday, Paramount and the AGs countered that the deal was vigorously negotiated, has teeth and should not be subjected to an independent public interest review. Paramount lawyers argued that the deal resolves the AGs primary concern of a reduction in theatrical releases after it merges with Warner Bros. Discovery. Martnez-Olguin noted that Amici express dismay at many of the proposed consent decrees provisions. However, a proposed consent decree like this one represents a negotiated settlement that does not fully remediate an alleged violation or even necessarily resolve the ultimate factual and legal issues of a case. Best of Variety What's New on Netflix in October 2026 What to Watch on Disney+ in October 2026 The Best Celebrity Memoirs of 2026: Sylvester Stallone, Ari Emmanuel, Lena Dunham and More Sign up for Variety's Newsletter . For the latest news, follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . This article originally appeared on Variety at https://variety.com/2026/film/news/paramount-warner-bros-merger-judge-approves-settlement-ags-1236893467/
Robert Downey Jr. blacked out from pain after breaking his ankle while filming Iron Man 3
Digital Desk | Los Angeles, Oct 1 (IANS) Hollywood star Robert Downey Jr. had an excruciating experience while filming Iron Man 3. The actor recently reflected on the time he broke his ankle while shooting for the film. The actor, 61, recently sat down for a chat with the author Ayad Akhtar about Akhtars new novel, The Radiance. During the event, the actor spoke about his on-set injury in 2012 after Akhtar, 55, asked him about the moments in life that bring unexpected joy or pleasure on the other side of an experience that you think would not be a good experience. Responding to the same, the actor said, Ill build on that because I remember I was once doing a wire jump, and I landed wrong and I just shattered my ankle. In the moment that it happened, all these realizations occurred where I realized, Oh my God, this rest of the shoot just got really different. I thought not only about the ramifications, but the pain was so great that after a few seconds I kind of blacked out from it. Then I remember saying to the crew once I could finally speak, because usually theyll say, Thats lunch, one half hour, I said, Thats lunch, roughly six weeks, he added. When Akhtar asked if the ensuing delay wound up costing the production six weeks, the actor said, No, it was much longer. I am a delicate flower. Iron Man 3 was the third solo movie in which he portrayed the title character during his run as Tony Stark. The movie was also his first appearance in the franchise after 2012s The Avengers, which shot the superhero movies into the space of mega-blockbusters.
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Super 90 Season Four To Be Staged In Kenya From December 3 To 12
Jitendra Singh Gaur: The Super 90 League on Wednesday announced that its fourth season will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from December 3 to December 12, 2026, marking the leagues debut in the country and bringing its unique 90-ball franchise cricket format to Kenyan audiences. The announcement sets the stage for 10 days of high-intensity cricket featuring six franchises and an international pool of players. The Season 4 draft features an exciting pool of cricketers from across the globe, representing India, South Africa, Australia, England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Barbados, Jamaica, Guyana, Trinidad, Zimbabwe, Canada and the United States. The international composition of the draft pool reflects the leagues growing global appeal and its vision of bringing together recognised cricketing talent in a unique franchise-based format. The names of the players will be revealed at a later stage. Season 4 will feature six franchise teams competing across 18 matches under Super 90s distinctive 90-ball format. The competition is designed to deliver a compact and high-intensity cricketing experience, combining aggressive batting, strategic gameplay and entertainment, while creating a platform for players from different cricketing backgrounds to come together. Speaking about the upcoming season, Jitendra Singh Gaur, managing director, Super 90, said, The response to Super 90 Season 4 has been extremely encouraging, and bringing the league to Nairobi is an important milestone for us. The diversity of cricketing talent represented in the draft pool reflects the international character of Super 90. We are looking forward to creating a memorable experience for cricket fans in Kenya by bringing international names together with the countrys own cricketing talent. The fourth edition will also feature retired Kenyan cricketers in every franchise, providing former national players with an opportunity to return to competitive cricket and share the field with international cricketing names. Speaking about the League, Shivain Sharma, managing director, Super 90 said, The initiative is aimed at celebrating Kenyas cricketing heritage while giving local fans an opportunity to see their former stars in action alongside players from some of the worlds leading cricketing nations. The fourth edition will also feature retired Kenyan cricketers in every franchise, providing former national players with an opportunity to return to competitive cricket and share the field with international cricketing names. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Pour Over Coffee Roasters plans 100 outlets by 2030
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Ranveer Singh gives a glimpse of his fitness routine in new shirtless picture; see pic
Ranveer Singh has grabbed attention on social media after sharing a new shirtless picture. The actor posted the photograph on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of his fitness routine and toned physique. In the picture, Ranveer is seen posing in what appears to be a gym. He sports a rugged look with his hair swept back and beard on full display. Holding a shaker bottle in his hand, the actor appears to have shared the picture straight from his fitness routine. The photograph has since sparked reactions from fans and followers on social media. The latest post comes at a busy phase in Ranveer's personal and professional life. The year 2026 has been significant for the actor, with several major developments taking place on both fronts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ranveer Singh (@ranveersingh) Professionally, Ranveer has had a successful run with the Dhurandhar franchise. The two films have collectively crossed the Rs 3,000 crore mark worldwide, with the franchise becoming the first Indian film franchise to achieve the milestone. Ranveer's performances in the films have also remained a major talking point, particularly as he portrayed different shades through his characters Hamza and Jaskirat. Away from films, Ranveer and Deepika Padukone recently welcomed their second daughter on September 19, 2026. The couple, who are already parents to a daughter, have now become parents to two daughters. Meanwhile, Ranveer has already moved on to his next project. He has begun shooting for Pralay, a post-apocalyptic action thriller directed by Jai Mehta. The film also marks Ranveer's debut as a producer, adding another responsibility to his upcoming professional chapter. With the success of the Dhurandhar franchise, the arrival of his second daughter and his new role as a producer, Ranveer has had plenty happening in 2026. His latest shirtless picture has now added another talking point, as the actor continues to share glimpses of his life and fitness routine with his social media followers. Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: CBFC orders 45-50 cuts for Dhurandhar The Revenges TV Premiere; U/A 16+ version is 10 minutes shorter
Jharkhand shutdown evokes mixed response, traffic hit by road blockades in several districts
Digital Desk | Ranchi, Sep 30 (IANS) A statewide shutdown called on Wednesday by activists of the separate Jharkhand movement for pensions for agitators, jobs for dependents, among several other demands, evoked a mixed response across the state. Protesters blocked roads and disrupted traffic in districts such as Palamu, Giridih, and Bokaro, while normal life remained largely unaffected in several urban centres, including the state capital Ranchi. The bandh had a relatively stronger impact in Medininagar of Palamu , where agitators carrying bows, arrows and other traditional weapons took to the streets and blocked the busy Redma Chowk. Several protesters sat on the road as a mark of protest, causing long queues of vehicles on both sides. The blockade inconvenienced school children, commuters, and long-distance travellers. In Giridih, activists blocked the Giridih-Dumri main road near the old toll plaza at Paparwatand and raised slogans while sitting on the roadway. The blockade was later lifted following talks with the police. In Bokaro, protesters staged a road blockade at the ITI Mor area in Chas, disrupting the movement of local as well as goods-carrying vehicles for some time. The impact of the shutdown was hardly visible in Ranchi. Protesters briefly disrupted traffic near Albert Ekka Chowk in the morning, but the situation returned to normal after police and administrative officials intervened. The agitators later staged a sit-in at the nearby CPI office premises. Most markets in Ranchi remained open, while buses and autorickshaws continued to operate normally. Reports from Chatra and Garhwa indicated disruptions in the movement of buses and heavy commercial vehicles. In some parts of Ramgarh and Dhanbad, protesters appealed to traders to support the bandh, while local transportation was affected at some locations. The most impacted by the bandh were the long-distance bus services. Some services operating from Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Dhanbad and Hazaribagh to Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha, and various districts within Jharkhand were affected. They remained off roads largely as a precautionary measure. However, train services on major railway routes remained normal. Autorickshaws and e-rickshaws continued to operate in most towns and cities, although traffic congestion at key highway intersections caused temporary disruptions. Leaders of the agitation, including Pushkar Mahto and former MP Bhuvneshwar Prasad Mehta, said that several demands of Jharkhand movement activists remain unresolved even 26 years after the formation of the state. They warned that if the government fails to take a decision on their demands soon, an indefinite hunger strike would be launched across the state from November 15, the Jharkhand Foundation Day.
INDIA bloc unveils roadmap for pan-India protests, vows to protect democracy
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) 'Save Democracy March' in each district, a detailed presentation before President Droupadi Murmu about the compromised electoral process, are some of the steps that the INDIA bloc will undertake in the coming days to exert pressure on the Election Commission and expose its wrongdoings before the common people. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, unveiling the Oppositions blueprint for intensified demonstrations against ECs partisan approach and malpractices, shared a detailed outline of how the INDIA bloc will stand up against electoral irregularities. From October 2 to October 8, 'Save Democracy March' will be organised in each district. We will organise protests in front of every District Magistrate, informing the people about the gross irregularities in the election procedure, Kharge said. On October 6, all the Opposition MPs will march to the Election Commission. In the second week of October, the Opposition leaders will seek an appointment from the President of India and will make a representation on how the underhand tactics are being used to crush the Opposition and befool the people of the country, he added. He further informed that five rallies have been planned, and the dates are being worked out. These will be organised across the country to tell people how they are being disenfranchised, and their voting rights are being snatched. We will explain to them how this will affect them. These rallies will be conducted in October and November, he informed. November 1 will see a huge rally in Delhi, where we will explain the vote chori by the EC, he said. Further, all the INDIA bloc leaders will appeal to the Supreme Court to expedite the pending cases pertaining to SIR and other electoral malpractices, Kharge said. He said that Rahul Gandhi has been consistently raising the issue of how vote chori was being done by the EC, to benefit the ruling party. He added that Mamata Banerjee also raised the matter on multiple accounts, but nobody paid heed. Escalating attack on the Centre, he said that the Modi government first used notebandi to crush the people and economy, and now was resorting to vote bandi to deprive people of their right to vote.
Ajay Devgn is set to step back into the shoes of Vijay Salgaonkar for Drishyam: The Conclusion, premiering on October 2. This instalment concludes the Hindi Drishyam series, under the direction of Abhishek Pathak. The date is important within the narrative, offering a key alibi for Vijays family. Read on to know another connection between the release date and the franchise.
Kevin Hart, wife Eniko celebrate daughters 6th bday with American Girl doll-themed day
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Actor-comedian Kevin Hart and his wife Eniko celebrated their daughter Kaoris sixth birthday with a low-key celebration centred around family, close friends and an American Girl doll-themed day. In a collaborative post on Instagram, Eniko shared a heartfelt birthday note for their BIG beautiful baby girl, saying that Kaori opted for chocolate donuts before school instead of an extravagant party. The caption read: Sweet 6! Happy birthday to our BIG beautiful baby girl! lately her birthday requests have been quite simple..A special birthday breakfast (chocolate donuts) before schoolNo extravagant over the top birthday parties..(because she hates the birthday song) LOL! The caption further read: just HER special day celebrated with close friends, family, and genuine LOVE. This years theme was an American Girl doll day! Kaori youre one of the greatest gifts God has blessed us with. we are grateful for the joy, love + laughter that you bring into our lives. You my girl deserve all of the happiness in the world.. hope your day is filled with all of the fun, lots of sweets, and more amazing memories that will last FOREVER! Mom + Daddy. Hart got engaged to Eniko Parrish in 2014. They were married in California in 2016. Their first child was born in 2017. They reconciled and had a second child together, a daughter born in 2020. On the acting front, Hart will next be seen in the new installment of the Jumanji franchise is titled 'Jumanji: The Open World'. The upcoming installment will bring back Hart as Franklin Finbar, Johnson as Dr. Bravestone, Jack Black as Professor Sheldon Oberon and Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse. Jumanji, first released in 1995, was directed by Joe Johnston and was based on the 1981 children's picture book by Chris Van Allsburg. The film is the first installment in the Jumanji film series and stars Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, David Alan Grier, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde, and Bebe Neuwirth. Hart had his first breakthrough when Judd Apatow cast him in a recurring role on the TV series Undeclared. The actors comedic reputation continued to grow with the release of his first stand-up album I'm a Grown Little Man.
Kristen Bells very best spy secretly captures Dax Shepard gorging on snacks
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 30 (IANS) Hollywood star Dax Shepard has shared a candid glimpse of himself gorging on snacks while watching a show, revealing that the moment was secretly captured by his and wife Kristen Bells 13-year-old daughter. Shepard took to Instagram, where he shared a string of images taken by his daughter. In the pictures, he is seen getting caught in the act of gorging on snacks sneakily. Dax Shepard wrote in the caption: I know this seems staged, but this was truly captured without my knowledge by our 13 year-old while we were all watching a show together. The Cat Is Away part II. @kristenanniebell Bell, meanwhile, affectionately called their daughter her very best spy for keeping tabs on everything. She keeps tabs on everything-Im grateful for her. Shes my very best spy, she wrote in the comment section. In late 2007, Bell began dating actor Dax, who is also from the Detroit metropolitan area. They announced their engagement in January 2010.They decided to delay marriage until the state of California passed legislation legalizing same-sex marriage. They co-starred in the 2010 film When in Rome, the 2012 film Hit and Run, and the 2017 film CHiPs. After section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court on June 26, 2013, Bell asked Shepard to marry her through Twitter which he accepted. They have two daughters, born in March 2013 and December 2014. On the work front, Bell, who voices Anna in the Frozen franchise, is gearing up for the films third installment. Frozen first released in 2013. The musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios is loosely inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's 1844 fairy tale The Snow Queen. Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and written by Lee, it also features the voices of Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad, and Santino Fontana. The film's popularity spawned a franchise, which includes a short, Frozen Fever, a featurette, Olaf's Frozen Adventure, and two feature-length sequelsFrozen 2 and the upcoming Frozen 3. Among its accolades, it won Academy Awards for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song with Let It Go, the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film, the BAFTA Award for Best Animated Film, and two Grammy Awards.
At McDonald's, AI Decides Price Of Your Big Mac, Discounted Coffee
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Mirzapur The Movie: Gurmmeet Singh had big-screen plans since Season 1
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Thomas Chabot Named 11th Captain In Ottawa Senators Franchise History After Brady Tkachuk Trade
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IGPL Invitational 2026: Varun Chopra, Shiv Kapur, Gaganjeet Bhullar could take centre stage
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) All eyes will be on Varun Chopra and Shiv Kapur when the IGPL 2026 returns to Delhi at the Qutab Golf Course this week with the next event in the Capital renewing the rivalry that was only sharpened by what happened in the desert last week. All eyes will be on Varun Chopra and Kapur, who were involved in an absorbing battle for the title at Al Hamra Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates. Throw in the challenge of the hungry Gaganjeet Bhullar of Chennai Lions GC, and the three-cornered contest will become even more electric. Bhullar, who won three times in 2025 and won the opening event in 2026, must be looking to add more silverware this week. The presence of Karandeep Kochhar will add further spice, as will the presence of players like Varun Parikh, Aman Raj, young Veer Ganapathy and more. Last week Varun Chopra, representing Auro Goa Eagles, emerged from the contest in AL Hamra with his maiden IGPL title, producing a closing 4-under 68 to finish at 14-under 202 to beat the experienced Kapur by two shots. Shiv Kapur had appeared to have the tournament firmly in his grasp after opening with a spectacular 10-under 62, including a hole-in-one, and followed it with a 69 to lead by three after 36 holes. But Chopra's final-day charge changed every line on the frame. Now, just days later, the two meet again, this time with Kapur playing in front of a home crowd as the star of the RVR Delhi Blue Bulls. And there will be a bigger pack chasing them for honours, prize money and team prizes. There is a delightful subplot to the rematch. Kapur's opening 62 in Ras Al Khaimah was one of the standout rounds of the season, while Chopra showed that he could withstand the pressure of chasing an experienced campaigner and close out a title. Their renewed contest at Qutab promises to have a different feel, with the Delhi Blue Bulls' leading man keen to turn the tables. The added charm has been the team contest as the franchises have come into the picture in a prominent way. Last week, Auro Goa Eagles pipped RVR to the team honours, which will run through the season. Playing on home turf, Kapur is the 2002 Asian Games gold medallist and a four-time winner in Asia, while the Blue Bulls squad also includes three-time Asian Tour winner Gaurav Ghei, Asian Tour winner Chiragh Kumar and young talent Aryan Roopa Anand. The franchise has positioned itself around the experience of Kapur and Ghei, while also using its Delhi identity to build a strong connection with the local golfing community. But if Kapur is looking to make the most of home advantage, Chopra will arrive with considerable confidence. His win in Ras Al Khaimah was not merely a first IGPL title; it came after he had twice been within touching distance of Kapur before producing the decisive final-round push. He also showed his scoring ability by opening that tournament with a 6-under 66. And then there is Gaganjeet Bhullar, who will be eager to get back into the winner's circle. Bhullar remains the winningest Indian on the Asian Tour with 11 victories and is also one of the leading figures of the IGPL. He has already established a formidable record on the new circuit, winning four IGPL titles, including three in the inaugural 2025 season and another earlier in 2026. Yet Ras Al Khaimah was not his week. Bhullar opened with a 3-under 69 and was among the players who had to fight back after an uneven back nine. That makes Qutab an intriguing opportunity for the seasoned campaigner. He knows how to win, knows how to handle pressure and, perhaps most importantly, knows that the difference between being in contention and lifting the trophy can sometimes be only a handful of putts. The Delhi event therefore brings together multiple narratives: Kapur seeking redemption on his home turf, Chopra trying to prove that his breakthrough was the beginning of something bigger, and Bhullar chasing another winning moment. Lurking not far behind are Kochhar and company. Another layer of competition will be the presence of some of the leading women like Ridhima Dilawari, Amandeep Drall and others, who are trying to fine-tune their game ahead of their marquee event, the Hero Womens Indian Open next month. The mens field includes several of the leading names on the IGPL, with the league's franchise format adding another thick slice to the individual battle. The Auro Goa Eagles and RVR Delhi Blue Bulls are among 10 franchises that form the competitive backbone of the tour, while the IGPL's wider structure continues to provide a pathway for established professionals and emerging players alike. Qutab Golf Course, meanwhile, provides the perfect stage. In a league designed to bring more personality, team identity and drama into professional golf, Delhi could deliver all three.
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'Doctor Who' fans furious after BBC boss calls AI-generated episode
Highlights BBC Director-General Matt Brittin said he watched a 50-minute AI-generated episode of Doctor Who Brittin described the episode as pretty good while discussing the future of artificial intelligence His comments have sparked angry reactions from Doctor Who fans online The BBC is currently looking for a new production company to take the long-running sci-fi series forward Doctor Who fans have reacted angrily after BBC Director-General Matt Brittin revealed that he had watched a 50-minute episode of the sci-fi series made entirely using artificial intelligence. Brittin described the episode as pretty good while speaking about the growing role of AI in television. His comments have since prompted some fans to question what the technology could mean for the future of the beloved series. Who is BBC boss Matt Brittin? Matt Brittin became the BBCs Director-General in May 2026. He is the corporations chief executive and editor-in-chief, with responsibility for its editorial, operational and creative direction. Before joining the BBC, Brittin spent 18 years at Google, where he held senior roles including leading the companys Europe, Middle East and Africa business. His comments came during the Royal Television Societys London Convention, where the use of AI in television was a major topic of discussion. Brittin said that AI would not replace human creators, but argued that the technology was already giving people the ability to produce content at a level once associated with major Hollywood studios. Doctor Who fans react to AI comments Brittin said someone had recently sent him a 50-minute Doctor Who episode created using AI. It's pretty good, he said. He did not reveal who made the episode or whether it featured existing Doctor Who actors or entirely AI-generated characters. The remarks quickly drew strong reactions online, with some fans describing the idea of AI-generated Doctor Who as unacceptable and saying they would stop watching if the BBC adopted such an approach. One fan called the comments a pretty damning admission, while another described being a Doctor Who fan in 2026 as a non stop humiliation and said the show was over. What is happening with Doctor Who? The comments come at a major moment for the franchise. The BBC has put Doctor Who out to competitive tender, inviting production companies to pitch for a new multi-episode series with potential specials. The broadcaster has said it wants the next version to remain true to the qualities that have made the series popular across generations, while also being contemporary and creatively ambitious. The BBC has also said it is looking towards a potential return in 2028 or 2029. Brittin, meanwhile, has stressed that AI will not replace human creativity, saying the BBC wants to experiment with the technology while putting appropriate safeguards in place.
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Yas Lions Joins Abu Dhabi T10, Robin Uthappa Named Team Director
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Banwarilal Chandiwala takes silver shopping beyond Bihar, from malls to wheels
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Mohit Sharma set to join CSK as bowling coach for IPL 2027
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Former India pacer Mohit Sharma is set to join Chennai Super Kings as the teams new bowling coach for IPL 2027, returning to the franchise where he spent four seasons as a player. The 38-year-old is expected to take over the bowling coach role from Eric Simmons, who served in the position under former head coach Stephen Fleming. CSK head coach Zaheer Khan has decided on having Mohit Sharma on board for the bowling coach role for IPL 2027. A word on the rest of CSK's support staff appointments is expected to arrive in the coming weeks, a source aware of the development told IANS on Tuesday. Mohit, who had also played for India in eight T20 matches, took part in the IPL as recently as during the 2025 season before retiring from the game altogether in December last year. He is closely linked with CSK, having played 48 IPL matches for the team over four seasons. Moreover, he played in 10 matches for the team during two seasons of the now defunct Champions League T20. Mohit was part of the CSK team during a successful phase for the franchise and is now expected to return in a coaching role as the team starts a new phase under Zaheer. CSK secured their fifth IPL title in 2023, but has not made it to the playoffs in each of the three most recent seasons. This continued decline ultimately caused the franchise to part ways with their long-serving head coach Fleming recently. Zaheer was then made the new head coach, Mohit now being the first major addition to his support staff before IPL 2027. The franchise is due to make more changes to its support staff in the coming weeks.
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) President, Harshwardhan Sapkal, on Tuesday requested state Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), S. Chockalingam, to extend the deadline for submitting claims and objections to the draft electoral roll by two months. Denouncing the current October 12 deadline set under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive as grossly inadequate, the Congress leadership warned that millions of citizens risk disenfranchisement due to severe administrative and technical bottlenecks. In an official letter addressed to CEO Chockalingam, Sapkal highlighted that an MPCC delegation had previously met election authorities on September 22 to outline the operational challenges on the ground. However, the Election Commission (EC) granted an extension of merely 12 days, which Sapkal labeled insufficient, given the massive volume of pending revisions. Citing figures from the states electoral database, Sapkal pointed out that out of 1.54 crore voters flagged on the Absentee, Shifted, and Dead/Duplicate Voters (ASDDO) list, along with 40 lakh youth eligible for new registration, a meager 3,90,000 citizens have managed to submit Form 6 for voter registration. He further noted that despite errors in the newly formatted Form 6 being brought to the Election Commission's attention, revised forms have not been printed, leaving citizens unable to access error-free application copies. The MPCC chief outlined several major impediments disrupting the registration drive across Maharashtra. Frequent server downtime, combined with non-linking of Aadhaar and mobile numbers, has severely paralysed online submissions. Discrepancies between Marathi and English transliterations of voter names are creating further roadblocks, he said. He further stated that Booth Level Officers (BLOs)a significant portion of whom are schoolteachersare currently tied up with conducting mid-term school examinations alongside festive duties during Navratri. Serving notices house-to-house while collecting verification documents has stretched the staff beyond capacity, raising serious concerns over their availability to process fresh applications. Pointing to critical flaws in the EC's duplication software, Sapkal revealed that a list containing over 25,000 duplicate voter entries in a single Lok Sabha constituency was recently submitted directly to the Nagpur District Collector. To ensure a transparent, inclusive, and error-free electoral roll, the state Congress chief urged the Election Commission to immediately extend the deadline for claims and objections by two months beyond October 12 to provide adequate time for citizens and field staff, publish daily constituency-wise data detailing the exact number of Form 6, 7, and 8 applications received, following the transparent reporting model used in Delhi and conduct thorough re-verifications across all constituencies to purge bogus and duplicate entries that continue to persist in the draft rolls. To ensure that voter registration is conducted thoroughly and no eligible citizen is left out, a two-month extension is mandatory, Sapkal stated, urging the CEO to act swiftly in the interest of fair elections.
Avengers to King: 8 Biggest upcoming films before 2026 ends
Hyderabad: Superheroes are assembling, Godzilla is returning, and the battle for Arrakis is far from over. With just three months left in 2026, the global release calendar still has some of its biggest attractions waiting in the wings. From Hollywood franchises to Japanese monster cinema and Indian spectacles, movie lovers have plenty of reasons to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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SBI Funds Management: Centrum bets on strong franchise, growth runway; initiates Buy with 34% upside
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Ranchi University Time Table 2026 Out - Download MBBS and MD/ MS Exam Dates @ ranchiuniversity.ac.in
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Inside McDonald's push to have AI price your Big Mac
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Nabarangpur RI Suspended for Skipping Flood Duty Amid Severe Crisis
Kodinga Revenue Inspector (RI) Biranchi Narayan Das has been placed under immediate suspension for unauthorised absence from duty during a critical flood situation in Nabarangapur. Nabarangapur Collector Dr Maheswar Swain took decisive action against the official after reports confirmed that Das failed to report to work, defying an administrative order that had cancelled all leaves [] The post Nabarangpur RI Suspended for Skipping Flood Duty Amid Severe Crisis appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
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Subway restaurants operator EverBrands India files papers for 600 cr IPO
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WPL 2027 Retentions: RCB, Mumbai Indians Make Bold Calls as Grace Harris and G Kamalini Released
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Arma Capital Invests 10 Crore in EBG Group Businesses
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Teja Sajja marks his reality-hosting debut with Telugu adaptation of The Traitors
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Actor Teja Sajja is set to make his debut as a reality show host with The Traitors Telugu,' the Telugu adaptation of the popular international reality franchise. Prime Video has announced that the show will premiere on October 15. The series will bring together 20 personalities from different backgrounds, who will take part in a game built around trust, deception and betrayal. Taking to Instagram, the makers shared a video featuring Teja and captioned it as Droham, Drama, Dhamaka. Meeru Ready ah? #TheTraitorsTeluguOnPrime, New Reality Series with New Episodes Every Thursday, Oct 15. In the video, he could be heard saying, Everyone in the world is good till they get a chance to betray for love, for power, for war, or for victory. Eras may change, reasons may differ, but betrayal never changes. Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video (SVOD) and Amazon MGM Studios India, shared, The Traitors Telugu is a truly exciting and disruptive show in the unscripted space with its focus on mind games and strategy that creates deep engagement. He added, Following two highly successful seasons in Hindi, we are delighted to expand this franchise into Telugu. Teja Sajja is an exciting choice to lead this edition, and his charisma, spontaneity, and natural connection with audiences brings a distinct flavor to the show. We look forward to The Traitors Telugu further expanding the franchises reach, and resonating with audiences in India and globally. Fazila Allana, Partner and Co-Founder, SOL Productions stated, Bringing The Traitors to Telugu is a particularly exciting opportunity for us, because the format gives us the canvas to tell a universal storyof trust, ambition, relationships, and betrayalwhile allowing us to bring in the unique personality and cultural flavor of Telugu entertainment. We wanted to create a world that feels both grand and immersive, but at its heart, remains deeply rooted in the people and personalities playing the game. Were incredibly proud of what we have created with Prime Video and look forward to audiences debating, guessing, and choosing their favorites as the game unfolds. The 10-episode gripping series will stream across four weeks, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. Hosted by Teja Sajja, the series brings together 20 personalities from different walks of life. The Traitors Telugu will stream in Telugu, with English subtitles, across four weeks, on Prime Video.
