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From Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana to Supreme Court schooling Rajpal Yadav; here are the top headlines of the day.
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana and Rajpal Yadav were among the top newsmakers on Wednesday, October 7.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash-starrer Ramayana: Part One is set to undergo another change in its theatrical release schedule. If a report by Pinkvilla is to be believed, the much-awaited Nitesh Tiwari directorial, which was earlier planned as a Diwali release in India, is now likely to move to the pre-Diwali period. Reportedly, Ramayana will have paid previews in India on November 4, 2026 (Wednesday), followed by its official theatrical opening on November 5 (Thursday).
READ MORE: Ramayana Release Date Changed, Ranbir Kapoor’s Film To Not Release On Diwali Now
The Income Tax Department recently carried out raids at the Mumbai offices of Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Ltd, which is producing Ranbir Kapoor’s much-awaited movie, Ramayana. As reported by the Free Press Journal, the raids were conducted on Wednesday morning. Reportedly, the IT department is probing foreign remittances, which means transfer of money from India to another country by the company. The raids come a month before Ramayana release. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on November 8, 2026.
READ MORE: Ramayana Producer Namit Malhotra’s Office Raided, IT Department Probes Transfer Of Money Abroad
Apoorva Mukhija has addressed the viral kissing video with Amin Jaz, revealing that the clip was from a private party that took place around a year ago. She recalled the circumstances under which she first found out about the video. She said she had been travelling from Turkey to New York, and had a layover in London when she received messages about the clip. Apoorva said neither she nor Amin knew they were being recorded at the party.
READ MORE: Apoorva Mukhija Breaks Silence On Viral Kissing Video, Recalls Breaking Down At Heathrow Airport
The Supreme Court has directed actor Rajpal Yadav to deposit ₹2 crore by October 13 in a long-running cheque-bounce case linked to his film Ata Pata Laapata. Yadav appeared before a bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and produced a demand draft of ₹1.15 crore, while the remaining ₹85 lakh is expected to come from a prospective buyer of his property. The case stems from a ₹5-crore loan taken in connection with the 2012 film, against which several cheques were allegedly dishonoured.
READ MORE: ‘Your Money Is Ata Pata Laapata’: Supreme Court Asks Rajpal Yadav To Deposit Rs 2 Crore
Actor Prakash Raj has urged people to join the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bengaluru on October 8. Taking to X, Prakash Raj called it an important protest and urged citizens to participate in large numbers. He said SIR had created “trauma to every citizen of this country” and alleged that it was an attempt to “kill democracy” and the Constitution. He also revealed that YouTuber Dhruv Rathee will also attend the demonstration.
READ MORE: Dhruv Rathee To Attend CJP Protest In Bengaluru, Prakash Raj Calls Him ‘Voice With A Spine’
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Ask News18Ramayana: Part One is reportedly shifting from a Diwali release to the pre-Diwali period, with paid previews planned in India on November 4, 2026, and its official theatrical opening on November 5, 2026, instead of November 8.
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October 07, 2026, 23:40 IST