🚢 Turkish and Somali forces free hijacked cargo ship

Turkish and Somali forces successfully freed a Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel from pirates off Somalia’s Puntland coast. The Somali Ministry of Defence reported that 14 pirates were killed during the 10-day operation to rescue the MV Latuf. The hijacking occurred on August 17 while the ship was near Puntland's Nugal region. This rescue was part of a defense cooperation agreement to boost maritime security. The vessel has since resumed its journey toward Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. 🚢

🤝 Secret Moscow talks float Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy summit

CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a trilateral meeting between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelensky during his covert trip to Moscow. This diplomatic push aimed to revive efforts to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The proposal came after Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence chiefs on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The idea has been floated before, with Zelenskyy supporting it but Putin previously rejecting the summit. Zelenskyy's staff indicated US-mediated talks with Russia could potentially resume in September.

🎬 Toxic movie sees 9.9% drop on day 4

The Yash starrer 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups' recorded a 9.9% decline in its India net collection on Day 4. The film is directed by Geetu Mohandas and marks a collaboration between Yash and the director. On Day 4, the movie earned an estimated Rs 24.50 crore net in India across 17,612 shows. Its total India net collection has now reached Rs 190.45 crore, with a worldwide gross of Rs 254.75 crore. The Hindi version was the biggest contributor, earning Rs 15.50 crore net on Saturday.

🎬 I’m Game: Dulquer Salmaan's solo comeback film nears release

Dulquer Salmaan's Malayalam homecoming film, I’m Game, is set for a solo release on September 3rd. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and is directed by Nahas Hidhayath, known for RDX. His previous biggest opening was Telugu drama Lucky Baskhar, which earned 7.35 crore. This movie marks his return to Malayalam cinema after three years following the disappointment of King Of Kotha. The actor hopes this film can reignite his box-office success in his home state. 🎬

🎬 Khalifa hits 8th spot in Mollywood grossers

Prithviraj Sukumaran's movie, Khalifa, is seeing a slowdown in its second week at the box office. The film was released in India, featuring cameos by Mohanlal and Tovino Thomas. After 10 days, its worldwide gross stands at 41.5 crore, with 18.64 crore earned in India. Despite the dip, it has surpassed Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam's lifetime collection. The film may struggle in its third week due to competition and show count drops. 😟

📈 Nayanthara's 'Hi' Jumps 72% Day 2

Nayanthara's romantic drama 'Hi' saw a significant surge in its box office collections on day two. The film, starring Nayanthara and Kavin, was released in India and performed well despite a slow opening. On day two, it earned 2.15 crore net against 856 shows, marking a 72% increase from its 1.25 crore opening day total. This marks Nayanthara's fourth release of the year, with 'Hi' trailing other recent films. The movie continues its run with a net total of 3.4 crore after two days.

🎬 Drishyam franchise nears 200 crore profit mark

The Drishyam franchise is nearing a significant box office milestone with a combined net profit of 188.75 crore. This success belongs to the Ajay Devgn series, which includes Drishyam (2015) and Drishyam 2. Across both films, a total budget of 128 crore has been invested as of the current count. The franchise is just 11.25 crore away from hitting the monumental 200 crore cumulative net profit. Drishyam 3 is set to release on October 2, 2026, aiming to further boost this financial streak. 💰

🩺 Tailored antibiotics could change heart infection treatment

A randomized trial proved that customized antibiotic therapy for infective endocarditis significantly cuts treatment duration. This study involved 508 patients at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark. Tailored treatment reduced the median duration to 26 days versus 41 days in the standard arm, as reported in 2026. This shift moves from fixed-duration to patient-specific dosing based on response criteria. Experts suggest this approach needs strict adherence in experienced centers to be a new standard. 🩺

🎬 Akshay-Saif remake needs 115 Cr to succeed

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan are starring in Haiwaan, a Hindi thriller based on Mohanlal's 2016 Malayalam hit Oppam. The film is reported to have a budget of almost 100 to 115 crore. To be considered a clean success, Haiwaan must earn this target amount, just like the original. The ultimate goal is to cross this 115 crore milestone quickly during its opening weekend. The movie is set to release in theaters on September 11, 2026.

🚀 Aamir Khan in Race 4: Big Box Office Hunt?

The high-octane Race franchise is set for a major revival with Aamir Khan, Tiger Shroff, and Sidharth Malhotra joining. The question is whether Race 4 will beat the openings of Saif Ali Khan and Salman Khan. Aamir Khan's recent post-COVID films opened at 10.7 crore and 12 crore, setting a high bar. The original Race opened at 6.20 crore, while Race 3 brought in 29.17 crore on Day 1. The film needs 169 crore in India to help the franchise hit a 500 crore total.

🚀 Nivin Pauly's film beats old hit at box office

Nivin Pauly's Bethlehem Kudumba Unit has surpassed Sarvam Maya's lifetime collection in just nine days. The film earned 10.2 crore net in India and 11 crore overseas on Saturday. Its total net collection after 9 days stands at 72.05 crore, with a worldwide gross of 172.52 crore. This makes Bethlehem Kudumba Unit Nivin Pauly's highest-grossing film to date. The film is directed by Girish AD and stars Mamitha Baiju.