Jared Golden urges Maine voters to reject voter ID referendum
Jared Golden urges Maine voters to reject voter ID referendum
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Santosh OTT premiere paused, director Sandhya Suri calls it “a real shame”
Filmmaker Sandhya Suri has voiced strong disappointment after the last-minute decision to pause the digital premiere of her film Santosh in India, calling the move “a real shame”. The film set to debut on Lionsgate Play in India on Friday, October 17 was suddenly pulled. The delay follows persistent conflicts with India’s censorship system. Suri said, “The process in India is that the censor board (CBFC) may ask you to make cuts for a theatrical release. The cuts they asked for were not acceptable to me or my team. We could not make those cuts as they compromised the integrity of the film too profoundly.”She further insisted that her objections to mandated cuts for theatrical release remained the same for a streaming run and stated, “The objections I had to cuts for the theatrical release remain my objections for a streaming release. The streamers don’t need, by law, to have censorship status to show films. But perhaps this is about an environment in which streamers take on certain objections of their own accord for a harmonious universe.”Suri also flagged the unintended consequence of pulling the premiere: potential piracy. “It was announced and now we’re un-announcing, so a lot more people are going to watch it in some other form,” she remarked. “My wish is for the film to be distributed legitimately and uncut in India.”Santosh revolves around a widowed police constable, Santosh (played by Shahana Goswami), who steps into her late husband’s job and ends up investigating the murder of a young girl. Produced by Good Chaos with co-producers Razor Film and Haut et Court, it was backed by BFI and BBC Film. The film also represented the UK’s submission for the Best International Feature category at the 97th Academy Awards. Also Read : Santosh Release halted by CBFC over depiction of police brutality and caste issues; director Sandhya Suri REACTS!.
Pre-Diwali OTT line-up: From Bhagwat Chapter One to She Walks in Darkness, October 2025’s third weekend offers global variety
The third weekend of October 2025 has brought a flood of diverse content to Indian streaming platforms, offering everything from high-stakes crime thrillers to international espionage and South Korean disaster comedy. With a mix of major Hindi releases, compelling international titles, and strong regional cinema, this week’s line-up-timed perfectly for pre-Diwali celebrations-offers something for every demographic. Leading the charge is a packed slate of new releases that appeal to the core audience for prestige dramas and true crime. BHAGWAT CHAPTER ONE: RAAKSHAS (ZEE5): Headlining the week’s domestic offerings is this Hindi crime thriller, featuring a powerhouse cast including Arshad Warsi and Jitendra Kumar. The series plunges into a police investigation surrounding mysterious disappearances in Uttar Pradesh, promising a gritty and engaging procedural for fans of the genre. HOLLYWOOD HUSTLER: GLITZ, GLAM, SCAM (Amazon Prime Video): For true-crime enthusiasts, this documentary is a must-watch. It uncovers the staggering scale of a major Hollywood Ponzi scheme, peeling back the layers of Tinseltown glamour to expose the financial deceit beneath, providing a cautionary tale of greed and fraud. SHE WALKS IN DARKNESS (Netflix): Catering to the global thriller audience, this international espionage series is set in France. The political drama with a spy twist is expected to be a major draw for viewers who enjoy high-tension, geo-political narratives. Global and Regional Diversity on Full Display This week’s slate underscores the platforms’ commitment to both international and vernacular content, ensuring a well-rounded catalogue for a linguistically diverse audience. GOOD NEWS (Netflix): Adding a touch of dark humour is the South Korean disaster comedy, which blends tension and laughs during a hijacking crisis. This continues the strong trend of global non-English content finding massive success with Indian viewers. KISHKINDHAPURI (ZEE5): The regional horror segment is covered by this Telugu horror thriller. Focused on ghost-hunting and supernatural suspense, the film ensures ZEE5 captures the audience demand for well-produced regional genre content. The breadth of content-covering crime, thriller, horror, comedy, and investigative drama-is a clear reflection of the major trends shaping the OTT landscape in 2025. The timing of these releases around the Diwali festivities is strategic, encouraging friends and families to settle in for a weekend of collective binge-watching. Also Read: Priyanka Chopra Jonas dazzles in ivory Indo-Western look at Anjula Acharia’s pre-Diwali bash in NYC.
‘The Perfect Neighbor’ Director Geeta Gandbhir Talks Wild Police Footage of Susan Lorincz’s Arrest: “I’m Obsessed With That Scene”
“She thinks that the police are working with her, and that they’re on her side, until the very end,” Gandbhir told Decider.
Thamma runtime and CBFC rating revealed ahead of October 21 release
Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming film Thamma has generated a lot of excitement. Now, its runtime and CBFC certification have been revealed.
Shah Rukh Khan REACTS as nationwide film festival announced ahead of his 60th birthday; deets inside!
Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan will soon be ringing in his Birthday on November 2. And this time there is all the more reason to have a grand celebration in the Khan household, his National Award win for Jawan. And now we hear that PVR INOX, one of the largest and premium cinema exhibitors in India will be celebrating Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday with a special film festival that will showcase the actors’ blockbuster films till date starting from October 13, 2025. This will be a two-week-long film festival that will run across 30+ cities and 75+ cinemas, offering audiences a unique opportunity to relive the best of Shah Rukh Khan’s cinematic journey on the big screen. Talking about the film festival curated by PVR INOX, Shah Rukh Khan said, “Cinema has always been my home, and seeing these films find their way back to the big screen feels like a beautiful reunion. These movies are not just my stories, they belong to the audience that have lovingly embraced them over the last 33 years. I am grateful to PVR INOX for celebrating this journey with such love, and to Red Chillies Entertainment, my creative home, for always believing in stories that connect us all. I hope everyone who comes to watch relives the joy, the music, the emotions, and the magic of cinema that we’ve shared together.”The film festival will feature titles like Chennai Express, a delightful action-comedy that blends high-octane adventure with Shah Rukh Khan’s unmatched comic timing; Devdas, a timeless epic of unfulfilled love and grandeur; Dil Se, a hauntingly poetic exploration of love and rebellion set against a turbulent political backdrop; Jawan, a powerful action spectacle that showcases SRK in a dual role embodying both rage and redemption; Kabhi Haan Kabhi Na, one of SRK’s most endearing performances as a flawed yet loveable dreamer; Main Hoon Na, a perfect blend of emotions, patriotic duty and Bollywood flair that made him both relatable and larger-than-life, setting a new benchmark for mainstream entertainers; and Om Shanti Om, a dazzling reincarnation saga that pays tribute to Hindi cinema’s golden era with wit, nostalgia, and style. Niharika Bijli, Lead Strategist, PVR INOX Ltd., said, “Shah Rukh Khan is more than a global icon, he’s an emotion. We’re thrilled to celebrate his extraordinary journey through a line-up of films that capture his magic, versatility, and enduring influence on Indian cinema. He is loved by people across age groups, genders, and geographies. This festival is a tribute to his artistry and to the joy and hope he continues to bring to audiences around the world.”On the professional front, Shah Rukh Khan will next be seen in the much-anticipated film King, which is expected to hit the screens in 2026. The film has an ensemble of cast including Shah Rukh Khan in the lead along with Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan and Suhana Khan, among others. Also Read: MrBeast drops photo with Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan & Aamir Khan; sparks frenzy by teasing a collab with trio.
Bolton indictment adds to web of Trump foe prosecutions
Morning Report is The Hill’s a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here. In today’s issue: ▪ Inside the John Bolton indictment ▪ Zelensky returns to Washington ▪ Top admiral resigns amid US strikes ▪ ‘No Kings’ protests: What to watch The indictment of John Bolton, a former national security adviser to President Trump during his first term who…
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Off the news: Recalled chocolate milk sickens students
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