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Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is now the biggest R-rated grosser ever, overtaking Deadpool & Wolverine. The film is rock steady at the box office, still drawing crowds even after five weeks of its release.

Now, the latest update reveals that the movie will be available digitally for rent and purchase from November 17, as reported by Variety. The movie will also arrive on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on the same day. Yes, people need to wait for nearly two more months to catch it at home.

The film is still running to packed houses on IMAX screens. The digital release comes four months after the theatrical release, marking a substantially longer theatrical window than most major studio releases. Nolan and Universal took a similar approach with Oppenheimer, which played in theatres for 123 days before making its digital debut.

Following Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, Netflix has once again teamed up with Kanika Dhillon and Taapsee Pannu for Gandhari. Announced in 2024, the action thriller is finally set to premiere on the streaming platform.

Netflix has officially announced that Gandhari will premiere on September 3, 2026. The movie promises an intense story driven by relentless determination and personal stakes, with gripping mystery and high-octane action forming the backdrop.

Directed by Devashish Makhija, Gandhari is written and produced by Kanika Dhillon under the Kathha Pictures banner. Ishwak Singh, Swastika Mukherjee, Chhaya Kadam, Mita Vashisht, Jatin Sarna, and others play prominent roles.

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja’s latest film Irumudi released today amid positive buzz, with the early reports indicating a strong opening for the emotional action drama. The film is also being widely discussed as a potential comeback for Ravi Teja.

The latest update is that Netflix has acquired the post-theatrical streaming rights for Irumudi. According to reports, the OTT platform spent around Rs. 14 crore on the deal, which was reportedly locked ahead of the film’s theatrical release and is said to be a significant non-theatrical deal for the Ravi Teja starrer.

Directed by Shiva Nirvana, the film features Priya Bhavani Shankar as the female lead, while Baby Nakshatra plays Ravi Teja’s daughter. Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar under Mythri Movie Makers, Irumudi has music composed by GV Prakash Kumar.

Thalapathy Vijay’s last cinematic outing before entering politics, Jana Nayagan, has now entered the digital space. After facing several hurdles ahead of its theatrical release, the movie is finally available for streaming.

After a four-week theatrical run, the H. Vinoth-directed political action drama is now streaming on ZEE5. To reach a wider audience, the film is available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Theatrically, the film underperformed, and all eyes are now on its OTT performance. KVN Productions bankrolled the film on a massive budget, with Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, and others playing key roles. Anirudh Ravichander composed the music.

Kiran Abbavaram and Sri Gouri Priya’s recent film Chennai Love Story is now officially available for streaming online. Directed by Ravi Namburii in his directorial debut, the movie has its story penned by ‘Baby’ director Sai Rajesh.

After putting up a decent performance at the box office, the film is now streaming on Sony LIV. The movie is available in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada, giving the romantic drama an opportunity to reach a wider audience beyond its theatrical run.

The movie also features Thrigun, Devi Prasad, Siri Hanumanthu, and others in supporting roles. Produced by SKN and Sai Rajesh, Chennai Love Story has music composed by Mani Sharma. Whether the film manages to entertain OTT audiences remains to be seen.

Anurag Kashyap couldn’t find success with his recent directorial, Bandar, headlined by Bobby Deol. The film, inspired by a real-life event, is a crime thriller revolving around an aging television star who is accused of rape by his ex-girlfriend.

After a poor theatrical run, the movie is now set for its digital debut. Bandar will be available for streaming from August 28 on ZEE5. Given Anurag Kashyap’s track record, Bandar is expected to fare well in the digital space.

Produced by Nikhil Dwivedi under Saffron Magicworks, Bandar also stars Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Indrajith Sukumaran, Raj B. Shetty, and Jitendra Joshi in crucial roles. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last year.

Bigg Boss 20 is creating plenty of buzz even before its premiere, with several celebrity names being linked to the upcoming season. Salman Khan is returning as the host, adding to the excitement around the show.

Among the names reportedly being discussed are Bollywood actor Rajat Bedi, actress Mouni Roy, and boxing legend Mary Kom, to name a few.

However, the makers have not officially confirmed the complete contestant list yet. Several other television and reality-show personalities are also being linked to Bigg Boss 20.

Lenin turned out to be the massive hit Akhil had been waiting for years. Much of the credit goes to director Murali Kishor Abburu for bringing together all the right elements and delivering a well-rounded film.

After receiving a strong response in theatres and on OTT, the movie is now ready to entertain television audiences. ZEE Telugu has announced that the satellite premiere of Lenin will take place on August 30, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

Bhagyashri Borse played the female lead in the movie. Pramod Panju, Shivaji, Easwari Rao, Sunil, Brahmaji, and others appeared in key roles. Nagarjuna and Naga Vamsi produced Lenin, which has music composed by Thaman.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s Jananayagan is set for its OTT premiere, with the makers officially confirming the digital release details. Directed by H. Vinoth, the political action drama marks Vijay’s final feature film following his entry into politics.

Jananayagan will stream on ZEE5 from August 21, 2026, in four languages – Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. The multilingual release is expected to help the film reach audiences across multiple South Indian markets.

Vijay plays Vetri Kondan, a former police officer who takes on powerful forces while fighting corruption and injustice. Pooja Hegde, Bobby Deol, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, Nassar, and Narain are also part of the cast.

With its OTT release, Jananayagan will now be available to a wider audience across languages. The film’s digital premiere also marks Vijay’s final feature-film outing, adding significance to its arrival on ZEE5.