A quick look at everything making news in cinema today.
Signed
Dangal actress Sanya Malhotra has been signed on for a film to be directed by Lunchbox fame Ritesh Batra. Co-starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the film will reportedly be set in Mumbai.
Spotlight
The Multiplex Association of India, in a press release, has said that all multiplexes operating in Chennai will go on strike from October 3 to protest the double taxation on cinema tickets.
Ranveer Singh has tweeted his look as Alauddin Khilji in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, Padmavati. While the first look of his character was supposed to be revealed this morning, Singh posted the look at 2 am, following a leak.
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Actresses Khushbu, Sripriya and Kasthuri have come out in support of actress Dhanshika who was humiliated by T Rajendar at the press meet of Vizhithiru for failing to acknowledge him in her speech.
Death
American musician, singer, song-writer Tom Petty died Monday in a Los Angeles hospital. He was 66.
Timeout
Hrithik Roshan, in a complaint filed by his lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani, has accused actress Kangana Ranaut of stalking him, reports Republic TV.
Let Them Eat Cake
Lena Headey, Gwen Stefani, actors Sathyaraj and Mayilsamy will all turn a year older today.