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High Court Hands Punjab Transfer-Posting Case To Central Probe Agency

Oct 5, 2026 · 10:29 PM Blog By onmynews.com

The court’s order records that the Enforcement Directorate had cited 21 instances allegedly involving interference in the transfers and postings of government officers across various departments.

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Jailer 2 Trailer: Tiger Is Back Rajinikanth Takes On A Deadlier Enemy In Nelsonâs Sequel

Oct 6, 2026 · 12:23 AM Blog By onmynews.com

Rajinikanth’s Tiger Muthuvel Pandian is back, and this time, the hunt takes him deeper into the criminal underworld. The official trailer of Jailer 2 has been released by the makers, offering a closer look at Nelson’s much-awaited follow-up to the 2023 blockbuster. The film is written and directed by Nelson and is slated for release on October 15.

The trailer picks up from the world established in Jailer, while expanding the scale of the story considerably. Dileep, played by Suraj Venjaramoodu, is seen interrogating one of his henchmen about the whereabouts of Muthuvel Pandian, the former jailer who dismantled an idol-smuggling operation in the first film.

Muthuvel Pandian Goes Undercover

Rather than returning as the larger-than-life figure audiences saw in Jailer, Muthuvel appears to have deliberately disappeared from the radar. The trailer reveals that he has been living quietly and working as a driver while secretly investigating the criminal network that operated behind the idol-smuggling group.

His investigation leads him to a much larger syndicate known as Kalpaks. What initially appeared to be an isolated criminal operation is revealed to be only one part of an expansive network, with powerful figures operating from the shadows. This gives the sequel a new mystery to build around, with Muthuvel once again forced to balance his seemingly ordinary life with his instincts as an investigator and enforcer.

The trailer also retains the irreverent humour and bursts of action that became a defining feature of Nelson’s Jailer. Rajinikanth’s presence remains at the centre of the proceedings, with the actor’s screen persona once again being used alongside Nelson’s distinctive mix of deadpan comedy, eccentric characters and sudden stretches of violence.

Mithun Chakraborty Joins The Jailer Universe

One of the biggest reveals in the trailer is the official confirmation of Mithun Chakraborty’s casting. The promo also confirms the return of Mohanlal and Shivarajkumar, both of whom made memorable cameo appearances in Jailer. Their presence further expands the interconnected world that Nelson established in the first film.

The cast also includes Vidya Balan, SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Ramya Krishnan, Mirnaa Menon, Yogi Babu, Jatin Sarna, Tamizh, Ramachandran Durairaj, Jaffer Saadiq, Bagavathi Perumal, Meghana Raj Sarja and Bjorn Surrao, among others.

Anirudh Ravichander returns as the composer, with the complete soundtrack already released alongside a grand event held in Chennai. The music once again forms an important part of the film’s larger-than-life presentation.

Jailer 2 has Vijay Kartik Kannan as cinematographer, with R Nirmal handling the editing and Drk Kiran serving as art director. The action choreography is by Chethan D’Souza. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under the Sun Pictures banner, the film brings Nelson and Rajinikanth together again for a sequel that appears to be expanding both the mythology and the scale of the original.

With Muthuvel Pandian now investigating the forces behind the Kalpaks syndicate, Jailer 2 promises to take the character into unfamiliar territory while retaining the ingredients that made the first film a major theatrical success.

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Olivier Assayas Reveals How Jude Law Prepped to Play Vladimir Putin in The Wizard of The Kremlin

Oct 6, 2026 · 1:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

With The Wizard of the Kremlin now streaming on OTT, director Olivier Assayas shares insights into Jude Law’s meticulous preparation and transformation for his role as Vladimir Putin. The Hollywood political drama stars Jude Law alongside Paul Dano, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Jeffrey Wright and Will Keen, and explores the world of political power, influence and ambition.

Speaking about the casting process, Assayas explained that finding the right actor for such a sensitive and delicate character was challenging. He was drawn to Jude Law’s ability to transform himself physically and his commitment to research, while also bringing his own interpretation to the role.

“The casting process was difficult for Vladimir Putin’s character. It’s a very sensitive and delicate choice. I considered working with an unknown actor, but when Jude Law came to mind, I was inspired by the fact that he was both a real movie star, in the greatest sense, but also an actor who can transform himself. He likes to research things and change himself physically. He also had to play a character over a 15-year period, so even if we can recognise him, he’s also very different. He had space for poetry and imagination around the character. That was important, because I didn’t want him to imitate Putin. I just wanted him to be credible in the part so that we could seize something about his personality,” said Olivier Assayas.

Assayas also revealed how Jude Law approached his preparation for the role. “He read Giuliano da Empoli’s book and had a Zoom meeting with the author to ask him specific historical questions. Giuliano told me he was very impressed with Jude’s meticulousness and the precision of his questions. They got along very well. After that, he worked with the hair and makeup department to really find the physicality and the way the character changes over time, with makeup, wigs, etc. In the film, we also recreated real archives, like Putin’s interview with Larry King on CNN,” added Assayas.

Based on Giuliano da Empoli’s bestselling novel, The Wizard of the Kremlin follows the rise of a political strategist in post-Soviet Russia, offering a layered exploration of power, ambition and influence.

The Wizard of the Kremlin is now streaming on Zee 5.