Two leading actresses and one male lead are coming together in a new web film slated for Eid al-Fitr release. Ashna Habib Bhabna and Prarthana Fardin Dighi will be seen sharing the screen alongside Irfan Sajjad in a project directed by Sumon Dhar.

Following the government’s decision last December to withhold permission for nearly a dozen concerts by foreign artists due to the country’s overall situation, questions naturally arose about the fate of the Dhaka festival.

Several Bangladeshi films slated for release this Eid-ul-Fitr were initially planned to be shot in India. Producers and directors had made preparatory visits to locations in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Mumbai, and discussions with artistes and crew members were already underway. However, prolonged delays in obtaining permits, visa complications, and growing unease in recent times regarding cross-border collaboration between Bangladeshi and Indian artistes and technicians have now forced a rethink. As a result, Sri Lanka is emerging as the new shooting destination for Bangladeshi cinema, replacing India.

Official announcements have already been made for three of her upcoming films: Mejbaur Rahman Sumon’s “Roid”, Raihan Rafi’s “Andhar”, and N Rashed Chowdhury’s “Shokhi Rongomala”.

Actor Siam Ahmed is gearing up for another Eid release, following last year’s “Jongli”, with his upcoming film “Rakkhosh”, directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy, best known for “Borbaad”.

For over a decade, cinematic universes trained audiences to think in timelines, phases, and post-credit scenes. Films evolved into chapters, chapters evolved into phases, and phases evolved into cultural calendars. Watching a movie stopped being about a single story and started feeling like homework with a very expensive visual budget. In 2026, that structure looks different—driven by audience behaviour, financial realities, creative priorities, and measurable performance data across film and streaming.

Veteran South Korean actor Ahn Sung Ki has reportedly died at the age of 74 following a prolonged battle with cancer, according to local media reports. His passing has prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans, colleagues and members of the film industry.

“One Battle After Another” emerged as the top winner at the Critics Choice Awards today (January 5), taking home the prize for best picture. Its filmmaker, Paul Thomas Anderson, was also honoured with the award for best director.

Recently, she has also garnered significant acclaim for her performances in web films, particularly earning praise for her chemistry with actor Afran Nisho. Audiences warmly received her work in "Daagi" and "Amolnama" last year.

Several actors, including Prabhas and Allu Arjun, have come close with blockbuster releases, while Ranbir Kapoor may still reach the mark with upcoming projects. For now, however, Akshaye Khanna stands as the only non-Khan actor to achieve the milestone within a single calendar year.

Bachchu had been suffering from multiple health complications for some time and was taken abroad for advanced treatment in July this year. After returning to Bangladesh, his condition appeared stable. He was scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure on Sunday evening, but died earlier in the day at 12:30pm at a private hospital in Dhanmondi.

The film has been produced with an eye on the Cannes Film Festival, the director said, adding that the story addresses the discrimination women continue to face in contemporary society.

Actor Anil Kapoor has reportedly acquired the rights to his 2001 political drama “Nayak”, fuelling speculation about a possible sequel nearly 25 years after the film’s release.

Hridoy has directed and acted in the short film “Trapped”, marking his debut as a filmmaker. The 28-minute-35-second mystery drama also stars Mozeza Ashraf Monalisa, once a prominent face on television and in commercials, who makes her acting comeback through this project.

Apurba has categorically stated that these remarks do not reflect his views. Urging people to refrain from publishing such false news and misleading statements, he wrote in the caption of his post, “Please refrain from spreading such fake news and statements. Otherwise, legal action will be taken.”

Bangladeshi actress Sallha Khanam Nadia has welcomed a baby girl, sharing the news on the first day of the year.

Directed by Soukarya Ghosal, “OCD” is described as a psychological drama rooted in the impact of childhood trauma. The film explores how a single bitter experience can irreversibly shape a child’s future, with its emotional burden often carried for a lifetime.

Actor Siam Ahmed has signalled an intense and high-stakes year ahead on the big screen, urging audiences to “hold on tight to their cinema seats” as he prepares to return with a slate of new characters and stories in the new year.

A new year has begun. In the past year, a total of 46 Dhallywood films were released, of which only a handful managed to achieve commercial success. Audience turnout was largely concentrated around Eid releases, while a few other films earned appreciation from viewers and critics alike.

Bollywood star Salman Khan has sent fans on a nostalgic trip after sharing a playful throwback video that quickly went viral on social media.