The makers of Fauzi have delivered disappointing news to fans. The Prabhas-starrer will not meet its December 3 release date. This effectively rules out any chance of the multilingual film, which was set to be Prabhas’ second release of 2026, arriving this year after all.

Speaking at the pre-release event for The Paradise on Monday evening, producer Y Ravi Shankar apologised to the audience for the delay. “Fauzi has been pushed back a little,” he said. “But trust me, it’s on a different level altogether. It’s Baahubali-esque in the way it presents Prabhas garu. You are going to cherish this film for a lifetime; it’s that great.”

Buzz around the Fauzi scale continues

While Prabhas’ fans haven’t received an official explanation for the postponement, sources suggest it stems from delays in post-production. Even so, the buzz remains high, especially after the producer, known for the Pushpa franchise and the recent Irumudi, promised a visual spectacle reminiscent of Baahubali, which stunned audiences nearly eight years ago.

Fauzi was originally slated for an Independence Day release this year before being pushed to December 3. Now, with that date also off the table, a new release window sometime in early 2027 is expected to be announced soon. The delay is being attributed to the film’s massive scale, multi-unit shooting schedules and the extensive post-production work required to match its ambitious vision.

Fauzi has an intriguing premise

Directed by Hanu Raghavapudi, Fauzi draws from an intriguing premise: What if Karna had joined forces with the Pandavas instead of the Kauravas? This reimagining forms the emotional core of Prabhas’ character arc, while his romance with co-star Imanvi Esmail is expected to remain one of the film’s key highlights.

For now, fans are eagerly awaiting the first glimpse of the film, which is expected to drop around Dasara in October. Once it’s out, the ambitious claims surrounding Fauzi are sure to be put under the internet’s microscope once again.

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Actress Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 75. This news was confirmed by the family via a statement on Tuesday. They expressed, “With heavy hearts, we share that Rani Mukerji’s mother, Mrs Krishna Mukerji, 75, passed away this afternoon.”

The family also expressed their gratitude to the fans for their support and requested some privacy during this hard time. The statement further added, “The family is deeply grateful for your love, prayers, and support, and respectfully requests privacy during this time of immense grief.”

Rani Mukerji has never shied away from expressing how supportive her mother had been throughout her life and shared a close bond with her. During an interview she had said, “For me, my mother has been one such character who has been with me right from my childhood. I don’t remember a single day that I must’ve had without her in my life, whether it’s even after marriage, even after me having Adira.”

The late Krishna Mukerji served as a playback singer during her early days, with prominent features in movies like Haiwan and Teesri Ankh. We at Filmfare extend our deepest condolences to Rani Mukerji and her family during this hard time.

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Filmmaker Aditya Dhar and actress Yami Gautam attended the 72nd National Film Awards on September 22, marking a special evening for the couple. Yami was there to receive the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for her performance in Article 370, while the political thriller has also won the Best Feature Film honour.

While the evening celebrated Article 370 and Yami Gautam’s achievement, Aditya Dhar hinted that Dhurandhar could be discussed at next year’s National Awards.

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Speaking about the occasion, Dhar said, “We are here for Article 370. We’ll discuss Dhurandhar, hopefully, if we come next year also. But today, it’s all about Article 370.”

For Yami, the National Award is a significant milestone in her acting career. Speaking about the honour, she described it as the “biggest validation” an artist can receive and called it the highest honour presented by the country.

Yami also spoke about how Article 370 gave her the opportunity to explore the kind of roles she had been wanting to take on for a long time. Reflecting on the recognition, she said, “Everything I had been wanting to do as an actor for the longest time.”

She further spoke about how years of hard work, challenges and patience can eventually come together in a defining moment. “Kaafi baar bahut saalon ki mehnat, challenges, patience, they trickle down to one moment. I think for me that was Article 370,” Yami said.

The 72nd National Film Awards honour films released in 2024. Since Dhurandhar released in 2025, it could be eligible for a future edition of the awards. Its 2026 sequel may also be considered in a subsequent edition, subject to the applicable eligibility rules.

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