Five Hindi films release in September 2026, three of them on the same Friday. The dates, directors and casts — plus what the calendar says about the run to Diwali.
A handful of holiday weekends carry a disproportionate share of the year's box office. How the Hindi film calendar is built, why clashes happen, and what a date is actually worth.
The Cinematograph (Amendment) Act 2023 split the old UA rating into three age bands. What each certificate means, what is advisory, and what actually restricts entry.
Dangal still leads at roughly ₹2,000 crore, and the top 12 is now split almost evenly between Hindi and Telugu cinema. The all-time worldwide gross list, explained.
Why the same film gets three different totals from three trackers, what nett actually deducts, and why a ₹300 crore film can still be a flop. The box office glossary decoded.
JioHotstar, Netflix, Prime Video, ZEE5 and SonyLIV each hold different slices of Hindi cinema. Which platform has what, how long the theatrical window is, and how to find a film fast.
Yash Raj Films has officially greenlit War 4, confirming Hrithik Roshan's return to the franchise after War 3's record ₹925 crore worldwide finish.
Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar closes its theatrical run at ₹312 crore domestic, ending the year as Bollywood's biggest original, non-sequel hit and cementing Ranveer's box office comeback.
★ 3.5 Loud, familiar, and reliably funny — the cameo is worth the hype
★ 3.0 Broad, silly, and exactly what franchise fans signed up for
★ 4.0 A slick, spectacle-driven showdown that delivers on the hype
★ 3.5 Salman delivers high-octane thrills for fans
★ 3.0 Style over substance — visually stunning but hollow
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