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Kerala's 19-year-old law student and model Kaziah Liz Mejo has been crowned Miss Universe India 2026. She will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico in November.

The trailer of 'Once More' starring Arjun Das and Aditi Shankar explores love, heartbreak, second chances and emotional closure. Directed by Vignesh Srikanth, the romantic drama is set to hit theatres on August 28, 2026.

Chiranjeevi's 158th film Kaaka has unveiled its title teaser, introducing him as K Satyam and teasing a younger, mass-packed avatar. Directed by Bobby Kolli, the film stars Anaswara Rajan and Nivetha Pethuraj and is set for a January 13, 2027 theatrical release.

This week's OTT lineup features Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan', 'Pyaar Prema Kalyanam', 'Chennai Love Story', 'Welcome to the Jungle', 'Outer Banks Season 5' and more across major streaming platforms.

Irumudi gives Ravi Teja a refreshing change of pace as he delivers a restrained performance in a gripping father-daughter drama that blends emotion, Ayyappa devotion and crime-thriller elements.

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit brings Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju together in a refreshing romantic entertainer that explores first love, memories and second chances through humour, youthful characters and easygoing storytelling.

'Insidious: Out of the Further' expands the franchise's mythology with a mother-daughter story, creepy creature designs and plenty of jump scares. While Amelia Eve delivers a convincing performance, the film relies heavily on familiar horror tropes.

Kavin and Nayanthara headline HI, an unusual romantic drama directed by Vishnu Edavan. The film follows a young man whose one-sided love takes an unexpected turn when he is forced to marry the woman he loves. HI releases in theatres on August 28.

Suriya's Viswanath and Sons blends family, love and emotional baggage into a thoughtful drama, with strong performances from Mamitha Baiju and Radhika Sarathkumar.

Marvel has unveiled a new Avengers: Doomsday Special Look, offering a closer look at Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, his tragic past and the multiversal conflict involving the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men. The film releases on December 18, 2026.

This week's OTT lineup brings a mix of movies and shows across Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5 and ManoramaMAX. From 'Cocktail 2' and 'Heartin' to 'Reacher Season 4' and 'The Traitors Season 2', here's everything releasing from August 12 to 14.

Awarapan 2 brings Emraan Hashmi back as Shivam Pandit after 19 years. While the sequel wins praise for its nostalgia, action and emotional callbacks to the 2007 cult classic, some viewers feel its writing lacks the original's haunting depth.

Brad Pitt stars as a wounded former Special Forces officer stranded in the Alaskan wilderness with his retired combat dog, Odin, in Heart of the Beast. The survival thriller, directed by David Ayer, is set to release in theatres on September 25, 2026.

The trailer of Ravi Teja's Irumudi is out, showcasing him as a protective father caught between family emotions, alcohol addiction and a mysterious series of village murders. Directed by Shiva Nirvana, the film blends action, suspense and family drama and releases in Telugu and Tamil on August 21.

Pyaar Prema Kalyanam trailer is out, offering a glimpse into Elan and Saanve Megghana's unconventional married life. Directed by Elan and featuring a mix of romance, comedy and family drama, the film will stream exclusively on Netflix from August 21.