Two years after shooting for the film “Joto Kando Kolkatatei” (The Calcutta Case), Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed is finally set to make her Tollywood debut this Durga Puja. Although the Anik Dutta directorial wrapped up in 2022 with an initial release plan for 2024, the film’s theatrical release was delayed. Yesterday, production house Friends Communication officially confirmed the new release date by unveiling the motion poster.

Being a ’90s kid, I’ve been a fan of R Madhavan since his stint in “Banegi Apni Baat”—the cute boy in glasses with the most adorable smile. Later on, Madhavan became the heartthrob of an entire nation when he made us fall in love with the charming yet problematic character ‘Maddy’ in “Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein”.

Fresh off her box office hit “Sinners”, Hailee Steinfeld is set to co-star with Miles Teller in “Winter Games”, an upcoming Olympic-themed drama from Paramount Pictures.

Bangladeshi documentary “A Journey Never Told”, directed by Sharmin Doja, has been officially selected for the prestigious Doc Edge Lab in New Zealand. Known for her work as a boom operator and live sound recordist, Sharmin has garnered praise for excelling in a field still largely inaccessible to women in Bangladesh. With this project, she now aims to bring Bangladeshi cinema to the international stage as a director.

Netflix is set to develop a live-action adaptation of the globally acclaimed franchise “Solo Leveling”. Moreover, rising South Korean actor Byeon Woo-seok, known for standout performances in “20th Century Girl” and “Lovely Runner”, has been cast in the lead role of Sung Jinwoo.

Netflix has finally unveiled the much-anticipated trailer for “Wednesday” Season 2, bringing back Jenna Ortega’s gothic heroine to Nevermore Academy—this time, with even darker secrets and a mission that could cost her everything.

The critically acclaimed Nepali film “Missing: Keti Harayeko Suchana” is set for a nationwide release across Bangladesh from July 18, 2025. The film will be screened at all Star Cineplex branches under the SAFTA agreement, with Show Motion Limited importing the film in exchange for the Bangladeshi film “No Dorai”. 

Actors Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa are expecting their first child; the couple revealed on Wednesday (Jule 9) through a heartfelt joint announcement on Instagram.

A double treat awaits Bangladeshi moviegoers this weekend, as two of the most anticipated international films of the year — James Gunn’s “Superman” and the Jackie Chan-starrer “Karate Kid: Legends” — are set to hit the big screen at Star Cineplex on July 11, the same day as their global release.

Pakistani actress Humaira Asghar was found dead in her Karachi apartment yesterday, police officials confirmed. Her body, discovered in a flat located in Ittehad Commercial, Phase VI, was in an advanced state of decomposition and is believed to have gone unnoticed for nearly two weeks.

The fifth season of the hit Bangladeshi series “Bachelor Point”, directed and produced by Kajal Arefin Ome, is now set to be released for free on YouTube. Starting July 10, fans can watch new episodes every Thursday and Friday at 7:30 pm on Boom Films’ YouTube channel, exploring the quirky lives of characters like Kabila, Pasha, Habu, and Shimul.

Hollywood actor Johnny Depp recently opened up about the trauma he experienced during his childhood and how it shaped his life and approach to parenting. In a candid interview with The Telegraph, the “Pirates of the Caribbean” star revisited memories of his late mother, Betty Sue Palmer, describing her as physically and emotionally abusive.

A new psycho-thriller drama titled “Naseeb”, based on the mysterious and controversial theme of black magic, is set to premiere on July 10 on the YouTube channel of Gaanchill Drama. 

For the first time, Afran Nisho and filmmaker Redoan Rony are joining forces on the new cinematic venture “Domm”. According to the production team, the film is scheduled for release during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

The documentary chronicles the background, timeline, and emotional arc of the movement, interweaving accounts from student leaders, families of the deceased, and prominent public figures. Viewers are taken through a visceral retelling of events that unfolded on the streets—highlighting both the courage of protestors and the brutality of state forces.

Following the massive success of “Wicked: Part One”, director Jon M Chu is gearing up for his next cinematic venture, a live-action “Hot Wheels” movie for Warner Bros and Mattel. The high-speed project will bring to life some of the world’s “hottest and sleekest vehicles,” although plot details remain under wraps.

Aspiring filmmakers and storytelling enthusiasts are in for an opportunity to learn from one of Bangladesh’s most influential media figures. Acclaimed filmmaker and Chorki CEO Redoan Rony will facilitate the upcoming session of “Equanimity Sessions (S03E01)” on July 14, at Studio Yellow Something Ltd in Niketan, Gulshan.

Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson has officially become the highest-grossing lead actor at the global box office, according to a report by The Wrap. Her cumulative earnings now stand at $14.8 billion worldwide, excluding inflation, following the success of her latest release “Jurassic World: Rebirth”.

“Putulnacher Itikatha” (The Puppet’s Tale), starring Jaya Ahsan, is finally set to hit theatres on August 1. Directed by Suman Mukhopadhyay, the long-awaited adaptation of Manik Bandopadhyay’s iconic novel features Jaya in the role of Kusum, alongside Abir Chatterjee as Shashi and Parambrata Chatterjee as Kumud.

“We’ve poured our hearts into this project. ‘Uraal’ is a tribute to unbreakable friendship, the kind that holds you through life’s uncertainties. I believe people will see a part of themselves in this story.”