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Lakshya Joins Forces With Raakh Director Prosit Roy for a Love Story With a Psychological Twist

Aug 14, 2026 · 5:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Lakshya is set to collaborate with Raakh director Prosit Roy on an upcoming film that combines romance with psychological drama. The actor, who has been receiving praise for his performances across diverse roles, is now gearing up to step into an entirely new space. Following his work in Kill, Chand Mera Dil and The Ba***ds of Bollywood, Lakshya will explore a more layered and unpredictable character in this yet-to-be-titled project.

Prosit Roy, known for his distinctive storytelling, is bringing a fresh perspective to the romance genre with a narrative that incorporates psychological elements. The collaboration is expected to offer a fresh take on conventional love stories, with the emotional core of the film intertwined with a darker and more intriguing layer.

The project is currently in the development stage and is expected to commence filming in December 2026. The makers are also in the process of finalising the female lead, with the casting expected to add another interesting dimension to the film.

The film is targeting a 2027 release and marks an exciting new collaboration between Lakshya and Prosit Roy.

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Exclusive: How A Complete Unknown Led Will Gluck to Cast Monica Barbaro in One Night Only

Aug 14, 2026 · 5:24 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Monica Barbaro has had quite the run in Hollywood. After making an impression as Phoenix in Top Gun: Maverick, the actor stepped into the awards conversation with her portrayal of folk icon Joan Baez in James Mangold’s A Complete Unknown. The performance earned Barbaro her first Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, as the film went on to receive eight Oscar nominations overall.

Now, Barbaro will be seen in Will Gluck’s One Night Only, where she plays Allie, a hopeful romantic who finds herself navigating one particularly chaotic night in New York. The film is set in a world where single people are allowed to have sex only on one night of the year. Allie, however, is looking for something more meaningful than a fleeting encounter when she crosses paths with Owen, played by Callum Turner.

For Gluck, who directed romantic comedies including Easy A and Anyone but You, casting Allie was about finding an actor who could balance confidence with vulnerability. And Barbaro’s performance in A Complete Unknown ended up playing an unexpected role in that decision.

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“I had just seen Complete Unknown, and when I met Monica, she was so different from that character,” Gluck says. “I realised very quickly what an incredible actress she is. Monica has this natural confidence, and in our movie, she uses it to play someone who I wanted to have an incredible lack of confidence. She makes you just want to jump through the screen and root for Allie.”

Besides Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner, One Night Only also stars Maya Hawke, Molly Ringwald and LeVar Burton, among others.

The film will be released theatrically on August 14.

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Yash Opens Up About KGFâs Clash With Shah Rukh Khanâs Zero

Aug 14, 2026 · 8:24 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Back in 2018, Yash decided to release his action entertainer KGF: Chapter 1 on the same day, December 21, as Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero. When trade circles learnt about the development, they advised Yash to reconsider his decision. However, the actor remained firm and went ahead with the box-office clash. As it turned out, Yash’s regional film went on to outperform SRK’s big-budget Bollywood film globally.

While Zero reportedly grossed around Rs 190 crore worldwide on a budget of approximately Rs 200 crore, KGF: Chapter 1 emerged as a major commercial success, grossing over Rs 250 crore worldwide. More importantly, the Prashanth Neel directorial introduced Yash to audiences across India and marked the beginning of his pan-India stardom. Ever since, comparisons between Yash and Shah Rukh Khan have often brought up the 2018 clash between KGF: Chapter 1 and Zero.

Yash recalls box-office clash with SRK

Yash is currently promoting his upcoming film Toxic. During his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, the superstar was asked whether releasing KGF alongside Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero was a deliberate decision. The question was particularly interesting given Yash’s admiration for the Bollywood superstar.

“Aap Shah Rukh Khan ke bahut bade fan hain, aap unse milna chahte the and jab time nahi diya toh aapne unki Zero ke saath apni KGF film clash kara li,” the host asked.

Reflecting on the decision years later, Yash offered a straightforward explanation: “Our film (KGF) was a small one and Shah Rukh sir’s film was huge, so we released on the same day.”

Yash maintains respect for SRK

Yash also clarified that the release overlap was not motivated by any rivalry with SRK. According to the actor, KGF had to release across five languages, and distribution considerations played a major role in determining its release date.

The actor also reiterated his deep respect for Shah Rukh Khan, making it clear that a box-office result does not make him bigger than a senior superstar. Despite the phenomenal success of the KGF franchise and his growing pan-India stature, Yash continues to describe himself as a huge fan of SRK and considers him an enduring icon.

With Toxic and his upcoming projects, including Ramayana, Yash is now firmly established as one of Indian cinema’s biggest pan-India stars. Yet his recollection of the KGF–Zero clash suggests that, for him, sharing a release date with Shah Rukh Khan was never about proving who was bigger.

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