DPIFF Editorial Desk

Anime director, animator and storyboard artist Yuji Yanase has died at 59, according to a DPIFF remembrance post. Known for work on Saber Marionette J, Excel Saga, Saint Seiya Omega and MAHO FILM projects, he leaves behind a wide-ranging contribution to anime.

DPIFF revisits Awarapan, Mohit Suri’s 2007 emotional drama starring Emraan Hashmi. The film’s story of love, sacrifice and redemption continues to resonate through its portrait of a troubled man seeking to change.

Amol Parashar’s performances as Chitvan in Tripling, Bhagat Singh in Sardar Udham and Dr. Prabhat Sinha in Gram Chikitsalay reveal his ability to move across comedy, historical drama and socially grounded storytelling. Here is how these contrasting OTT roles have shaped his screen identity.

Chiranjeevi Hanuman – The Eternal, billed as India’s first AI-generated theatrical feature, has been delayed as work continues on its music and editing. The multilingual film, directed by Rajesh Mapuskar, is now expected to release after Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge leads DPIFF’s 2026 worldwide box-office snapshot with ₹1,778.5 crore, followed by Border 2 at ₹450.4 crore. The ranking also highlights the growing theatrical reach of regional titles including Peddi, Jana Nayagan and Karuppu.

DPIFF revisits Chennai Express, the Rohit Shetty romantic comedy led by Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Explore the film’s travel narrative, family conflict, performances, music and lasting place in Bollywood romance.

Mirzapur: The Movie has reportedly crossed around 70,000 advance tickets sold across India ahead of its September 4 theatrical release. Nearly 30,000 bookings have come through major national chains, with two days still remaining before the film opens.

DPIFF’s latest Instagram reel revisits Anjali and Rahul from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as a playful pairing of chaos and order. The post reflects on the character contrast, the film’s enduring popularity and the chemistry between Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan.

Ajay Devgn has made his television hosting debut with Crime Patrol 2026 – Crime Ka Current on Sony TV and SonyLIV. Reports of a ₹90 crore, 15-episode deal remain unconfirmed by the actor and broadcasters.