The year 2026 is shaping up to be a monumental year for Indian cinema. With legendary superstars returning to the silver screen and mythological epics in the making, the buzz in B-town is at an all-time high. Here are the biggest trending stories from Bollywood this week.
1. Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Rama’ Glimpse to Release on April 2
The wait for Nitesh Tiwari’s 'Ramayana' is nearly over. Fans will finally get to see Ranbir Kapoor in his most ambitious role yet as Lord Ram.
The Big Reveal: On March 30, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the "Rama" asset with a 'U' certificate. It is confirmed to be 2 minutes and 38 seconds long.
Release Date: The glimpse will be officially unveiled on April 2, 2026, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
Global Release: Part 1 of this two-part saga is scheduled to hit theaters during Diwali 2026.
The film also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman.
2. Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ Moving from Dubai to Mumbai
Shah Rukh Khan and his daughter Suhana Khan’s highly anticipated action-thriller 'King' has hit a minor production hurdle that the makers are turning into a creative advantage.
Schedule Change: Due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the international shooting schedule in Dubai has been cancelled to ensure the safety of the cast and crew.
The Mumbai Set: Director Siddharth Anand has decided to recreate the entire Dubai desert landscape at a studio in Vile Parle, Mumbai.
This high-octane sequence reportedly features an intense desert chase and combat. The Plot: SRK is rumored to play a deadly assassin who mentors a young girl (Suhana Khan).
The film is slated for a December 24, 2026 release.
3. ‘Farzi 2’ Officially Kickstarts Filming
Great news for OTT lovers! Shahid Kapoor has officially confirmed that the "fakers" are back.
Production Status: Shahid Kapoor shared behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos on social media marking Day 1 of the 'Farzi Season 2' shoot.
The Cast: The original squad, including Vijay Sethupathi and Raashii Khanna, are set to return. Fans are eagerly waiting to see the continuation of the intense rivalry between Sunny and Officer Michael.