On September 29, 2026, Vidya Balan took to her social media to upload stories bearing some exciting news. The photos, which displayed her seated with a script in her hand, turned out to be the official announcement that her latest project had begun its production journey.

On one of her stories, she mentioned, “A quiet moment before the madness begins.”

In another story, she dropped a quick teaser in a photo taken on set, with the caption, “New Beginnings #NewTamilFilm with #RBalki,” What excites her fans even more is the fact that she would be reuniting with R. Balakrishnan, aka R. Balki. The two of them had previously worked seventeen years ago on the movie Paa alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan in 2009.

Other key details for this exciting project have, for the time being, been kept under wraps. Further details may begin to surface ahead in the near future.

Apart from this, Vidya Balan is all set to be seen in the role of a powerful antagonist named Kantha in her upcoming action-drama Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 under the direction of Nelson Dilipkumar. This movie is scheduled to release on October 15, 2026.

Vidya Balan is enjoying a packed year with, yet another release scheduled on December 4, 2026. This movie will see her working alongside Akshay Kumar once again. Both Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan have shared the big screen in several hit films including Mission Mangal (2019), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), and Heyy Babyy (2007).

There is, however, no confirmation as to what her role would be in the movie. The movie, which is directed by Anees Bazmee has also not officially made a public announcement of its title yet. Keep checking to learn more about her projects.

Also Read: Vidya Balan Joins Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 As Kantha

The already-ensemble cast of Rajinikanth-starrer Dharman has just gotten bigger! Apart from the superstar, the action thriller features Ram Pothineni and Raashii Khanna in significant roles. Sreeleela happens to be the latest addition to the film’s cast. The actress has reportedly joined the film’s shoot in Mysuru on Wednesday.

Sreeleela signs back-to-back films

Sreeleela has established herself as one of the fastest-rising stars in South cinema. Known for her gracious dance moves and infectious screen presence, she had taken it easy lately when it came to signing films. However, the actress seems to be back in the reckoning with back-to-back Tamil films. After signing Dhanush’s OM, she has bagged the Rajinikanth-starrer Dharman.

The actress has rapidly built an impressive filmography by starring alongside several superstars in Tollywood. By signing Hindi films, she has transformed from a regional talent into one of the most talked-about young starlets. Her youthful appeal stems from her vibrant screen presence, exceptional dance skills and relatable charm.

The director of Dharman is believed to have felt that her casting in the film would add a layer of spunk and instantly connect with Gen Z and millennials. A source close to the production house informs, “When Sreeleela was approached to be part of a Rajinikanth-starrer, she didn’t think much before coming on board. The actress felt it was an opportunity that she couldn’t resist.”

Rajinikanth as deadly doctor

Directed by Ashwath Marimuthu and produced by Kamal Haasan, Dharman is one of the most-awaited films. Ashwath has described the film as a blend of the larger-than-life, high-attitude commercial appeal of Padayappa and the investigative edge of Vettaiyaadu Vilayaadu.

The first-look poster depicts Rajinikanth in blue medical scrubs, holding a bloody scalpel over a defeated rowdy and presenting a ‘deadly doctor’ persona. The superstar’s role as a senior medical faculty member and a doctor who takes on criminals has garnered significant attention. According to sources, Dharman features an intense face-off and a family-oriented conflict involving a father-in-law and son-in-law dynamic.

Also Read: Raashii Khanna Calls Rajinikanth Her ‘buddy’; Says He Has ‘a Great Sense of Humour’

Nani’s latest release, The Paradise, has reached a significant box office milestone in terms of collections. The Srikanth Odela directorial netted Rs 4.40 crore on its sixth day (Tuesday), taking the film’s total India net collections to Rs 101.50 crore.

The Paradise worldwide box office collections

Although Nani has a long way to go, considering his growing market, crossing Rs 100 crore (net) in India is an important landmark for him personally and for the film. According to box office tracker Sacnilk, The Paradise collected an India net of Rs 4.40 crore across 5,772 shows on its sixth day. This brings the total India gross collections to Rs 120.00 crore and total India net collections to Rs 101.50 crore in six days. Overseas, the film collected Rs 0.50 crore on Day 6, taking its total overseas gross to Rs 30.50 crore. This pushes the total worldwide gross collections to Rs 150.50 crore – another important breakthrough in the film’s box office run.

Telugu belt, major contributor

While the numbers appear striking, given the film’s budget, The Paradise still has quite a distance to travel to post healthy theatrical revenue. On Day 6, the Nani-starrer collected Rs 4.40 crore, representing a 12.0% drop from Monday’s net collection of Rs 5.00 crore. Monday and Tuesday’s significant dip in collections seems to have affected the film’s overall revenue. The Telugu belt continues to be the major contributor to the film’s revenue, with Rs 3.55 crore coming from the region on Day 6.

Nani’s box-office market has experienced significant growth in recent times, with the actor transitioning firmly into the upper echelons of Telugu cinema. After an impressive opening weekend, The Paradise plummeted at the box office on the weekdays, making the going tough for the action thriller. While Nani’s commanding performance is winning accolades, the film has been facing criticism for an unconvincing and chaotic second half, along with excessive, numbing graphic violence.

Also Read: The Paradise Review: Nani’s film has fury and scale, but lacks novelty