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Akshay Kumar is stepping into unfamiliar territory with his next project, an ambitious alien thriller titled “Samuk.” Filming is set to begin on August 23 in London. The film is being produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, according to a report by Variety India. It marks a fresh direction for Kumar, who is best known for action, comedy and patriotic dramas rather than science fiction. Nearly 90% of the shoot will take place in London, with the production later moving to Mumbai to wrap up the remaining portions. Rather than splitting the shoot into multiple phases, the makers plan to complete it in one continuous schedule. This is not the first time Kumar and Shah have worked together. The 58-year-old actor and the 57-year-old filmmaker have previously collaborated on hits including “Aankhen,” “Namastey London” and “Singh Is Kinng.” Their latest project, however, marks a clear departure from their earlier work. Venturing into alien thriller territory is a genre rarely explored in mainstream Indian cinema, making “Samuk” a notably ambitious undertaking. The film is being directed by Kanishk Varma, who is helming what’s being described as an alien survival thriller. The project aims to push Indian cinema into largely uncharted creative territory. To bring the film’s vision to life, the production has brought in international talent for its technical execution. Renowned creature-effects specialist Alec Gillis has been attached to the project, alongside action expert Luke Tumber. Their involvement suggests the makers are aiming for a globally competitive standard in both visual effects and action choreography, elements crucial to pulling off a convincing alien thriller. With shooting now just weeks away, anticipation is building around how Kumar will adapt to this unfamiliar genre. “Samuk” is currently slated for a theatrical release sometime in 2027, giving the team ample time to bring its ambitious vision to the screen.

Brad Pitt is opening up about the loss of his mother, Jane Pitt, who passed away in August 2025. A year on, the actor is reflecting on how deeply that grief has shaped him. Speaking to Esquire, Pitt described the past year as one marked by a persistent sense of emptiness. He said the loss left him grappling with feelings he’s still working to fully understand. The Oscar-winning actor described grief as one of the most humbling emotions a person can experience. He said even that description felt like it fell short of capturing the weight of it. Pitt went further, calling loss one of the most difficult things anyone can endure. He said the isolation that often follows can feel like an especially painful kind of struggle. Since his mother’s passing, Pitt has made an effort to stay close to his father, William, who lives in Missouri. He revealed that he’s been visiting him regularly ever since. Despite spending time together, Pitt admitted that he and his father rarely discuss the loss they now share. Grief, for them, seems to exist more in shared silence than open conversation. Pitt acknowledged that there’s no straightforward way to move past something like this. He said finding a way to truly overcome it still feels largely out of reach. He explained that the real challenge lies in holding two conflicting truths at once. According to Pitt, grief leaves a lasting void, but it can also uncover something unexpectedly meaningful within that pain. He described the experience as a kind of aching beauty, difficult but not without value. For Pitt, surviving grief doesn’t mean forgetting it, but learning to carry both the loss and what it revealed. His comments offer a rare, personal look into how the actor has been processing one of the most difficult years of his life. A year after losing his mother, Pitt appears to be finding a way to hold onto both the pain and the perspective it’s brought him.

“The Princess Diaries” remains one of the most beloved coming-of-age films of the century, but its long-awaited third instalment just lost one of its biggest stars. Dame Julie Andrews has confirmed she won’t be part of it. The 90-year-old actress played Queen Clarisse Renaldi opposite Anne Hathaway in the original films. She has now revealed she’ll be sitting out the upcoming sequel entirely. Speaking to Today, Andrews confirmed directly that she will not appear in the new instalment. She explained that the story appears to be taking a somewhat different direction this time around. She admitted she isn’t entirely sure how the filmmakers plan to handle that shift. According to her, the timing simply doesn’t work for her to be part of it anymore. Andrews said she believes the story now belongs to Princess Mia, Hathaway’s character, rather than her own. She framed the decision as a natural handoff, letting the franchise continue through its central character instead. Her comments have already sparked disappointment among longtime fans of the franchise. One user online said the script would need to be exceptional now, arguing the film has lost one of its strongest draws. For many, Andrews’ presence was a defining part of what made the earlier films so beloved. Fans had been hoping to see her return to the big screen after years away from major on-screen roles. Since stepping back from acting, Andrews has largely shifted toward voiceover work instead. Her absence from “The Princess Diaries 3” marks another sign of that ongoing transition away from live-action performances. While the news has left fans emotional, it also puts more attention on how the new film will carry the story forward. With Andrews stepping aside, all eyes are now on how the franchise reintroduces its world without one of its most iconic characters.