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EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar–Anees Bazmee reunite for madcap love triangle – a reimagined Sankranthiki Vasthunam; to go on floors in February 2026

**Anees Bazmee and Akshay Kumar Reunite for a Reimagined Version of *Sankranthiki Vasthunam***

After delivering blockbuster hits like *Welcome* and *Singh Is Kinng*, Anees Bazmee and Akshay Kumar are teaming up once again. Reliable sources have confirmed that the duo’s next project will be a reimagined version of the Venkatesh-led Telugu film *Sankranthiki Vasthunam*. Produced by Dil Raju, the upcoming film is being touted as an out-and-out comic entertainer.

According to a source close to Bollywood Hungama, “Anees and Akshay loved the plot of the lead character stuck between his wife and ex-girlfriend that *Sankranthiki Vasthunam* revolves around. However, the original film had a strong Telugu flavor. To make the story more relatable for the Hindi-speaking audience, Anees Bazmee is reimagining the film while keeping the core plot intact.”

The source added, “Anees is a master at creating fresh screenplays based on already established films. This project will be not only bigger than the original but also funnier, as Anees plans to incorporate several new gags into the narrative, which were absent in the original. Over the past three decades, Bazmee has excelled in writing love triangles with a comedic touch, and this film fits perfectly into his style of situational comedy.”

Currently, the writing process is underway in full swing. The makers aim to start filming the untitled project in February 2026. Importantly, the film is not a remake but rather a reimagined take on the original. The screenplay will blend new scenes with existing elements to create a fresh cinematic experience.

“It’s about 60% fresh sequences and 40% original content to preserve the essence of the plot,” the source revealed.

Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting comic venture from Anees Bazmee and Akshay Kumar!

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**Also Read:** [Akshay Kumar and Disha Patani Wrap Up ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Song Shoot in Dubai](#)
*Bollywood News Live Updates*
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/exclusive-akshay-kumar-anees-bazmee-reunite-madcap-love-triangle-reimagined-sankranthiki-vasthunam-go-floors-february-2026/

Nebraska volleyball dominates Illinois for 14th straight sweep

Nebraska (23-0, 13-0) continued their dominant November with a home stand against Illinois (12-10, 7-6) on Thursday night. The Huskers delivered another sweep, overpowering the Fighting Illini in straight sets (25-11, 25-15, 25-14) to secure their 14th consecutive sweep and extend their streak to 43 straight set wins.

The Huskers started strong, finishing the opening set with an impressive .714 attack percentage while holding Illinois to a mere .111. Although the Fighting Illini attempted to mount a comeback in the second and third sets—putting up early resistance in both—the Huskers quickly quelled any momentum and cruised to victory. Nebraska finished the night with 49 kills on 86 attacks, boasting an overall .488 hitting percentage.

Defensively, Nebraska posted 40 digs and seven blocks, limiting Illinois to a .095 hitting percentage. Andi Jackson led the charge with a perfect 9-for-9 in attacks and contributed four blocks. Virginia Adriano and Harper Murray each added eight kills, while Teraya Sigler finished with 6-of-12 attacks and a service ace. Taylor Landfair and Skyler Pierce combined for eight kills on 13 attacks, each contributing four kills. Additionally, Allie Sczech, Rebekah Allick, and Manaia Ogbechie each provided three kills in the win.

Bergen Reilly led Nebraska in both assists and blocks, tallying 29 assists and five blocks, while also recording seven digs. Laney Choboy had a standout performance with a career-high 20 digs alongside two service aces.

Looking ahead, the Huskers will hit the road for their next series of matches starting with a Saturday afternoon battle at Minnesota. First serve is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT and will be available to watch on Peacock.
https://cornhuskerswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/college/cornhuskers/volleyball/2025/11/07/nebraska-volleyball-illinois-big-ten-2025-recap/87136871007/

BillionToOne: A Deserved Opening Day Boom

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https://seekingalpha.com/article/4840050-billiontoone-deserved-opening-day-boom?source=feed_all_articles

“Of course, you must be on Steam. But Steam isn’t the entire world”: CEO of game distribution company says yes, some PC gamers prefer “local” stores to Valve’s mega-shop, and China is a huge factor

Steam is massive, and the vast majority of digital PC games live and die by their success on Valve’s platform. But other platforms, particularly those serving regions where Steam’s reach is limited, can be huge factors in a game’s global success.

That’s the argument presented by Vadim Andreev, CEO of Rokky, a company specialized in helping game publishers reach PC gamers outside of Valve’s ecosystem.

“Steam is the centre for everyone, yes,” Andreev says in an interview for the latest issue of the Knowledge newsletter. “Of course, you must be on Steam. But Steam isn’t the entire world. There are very big markets — China, Eastern Europe, Latin America — where local platforms are simply stronger in trust, in loyalty, in payment behaviour.”

Andreev has a vested interest in encouraging publishers to see the digital distribution world beyond Steam. Rokky works with those publishers to help them reach non-Steam platforms, distributing keys, aiding with marketing, and offering sales analysis.

The company also happens to own at least one such alternative storefront: ChinaPlay, which was acquired in 2025.

“The whole PC market is growing about two per cent; the Chinese PC market is growing about 15 per cent,” Andreev explains. “We wanted people who understand this market better than we do.”

Across the fast-growing gaming markets in the regions Rokky particularly serves, players “visit local stores because of loyalty programmes, local payment, their own social network,” Andreev says. “They know them better. Steam is not unavailable — it’s just not their first choice.”

You might recall that Rokky recently published a study suggesting that 72% of game developers “see Steam as a monopoly,” an assertion that provoked some serious discourse about what constitutes a monopoly and whether Valve’s platform meets that definition.

Clearly, the folks at Rokky believe there are many parts of the world where Steam can be challenged.

“Steam is great, but it is not enough if you want full global revenue,” Andreev concludes.
https://www.gamesradar.com/games/of-course-you-must-be-on-steam-but-steam-isnt-the-entire-world-ceo-of-game-distribution-company-says-yes-some-pc-gamers-prefer-local-stores-to-valves-mega-shop-and-china-is-a-huge-factor/

Ralliant Corporation (RAL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Operator: Hello. My name is Donna, and I will be your conference facilitator this morning. At this time, I would like to welcome everyone to Ralliant Corporation’s Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Results Conference Call.

[Operator Instructions]

I would now like to turn the call over to Nathan McCurren, Vice President of Investor Relations. Mr. McCurren, you may begin your conference.

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**Nathan McCurren**
*Vice President of Investor Relations*

Thank you, Donna. Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining Ralliant’s Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Call. I’m Nathan McCurren, Vice President of Investor Relations.

Today, we’ll walk through our third quarter 2025 results, highlight key operational progress, and provide an outlook for the fourth quarter. I am joined by Tami Newcombe, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and Neill Reynolds, our Chief Financial Officer.

Our earnings release, issued yesterday, and today’s presentation can be accessed on the Investors section of our website at [ralliant.com](https://ralliant.com).

Please note that we’ll be discussing certain non-GAAP financial measures on today’s call. A reconciliation of these items to U.S. GAAP can be found in the Appendix to our presentation.

During today’s call, and unless otherwise stated, we’re comparing our third quarter 2025 results to the same period in 2024.
https://seekingalpha.com/article/4839261-ralliant-corporation-ral-q3-2025-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

Iconic TV Show Ending After 50 Years

Japan’s iconic superhero series **Super Sentai**, which inspired the popular *Power Rangers* franchise, is ending after 50 years on the air. According to local media reports, the decision to end *Super Sentai* comes as merchandise sales and event proceeds have failed to cover production costs. Broadcaster TV Asahi declined to comment on future programming when approached by MANTANWEB.

*Super Sentai* premiered in 1975 and follows five teenagers who transform into masked fighters to battle aliens. The team typically consists of three men and two women, led by a hero in a red suit—a formula familiar to *Power Rangers* fans. The remaining team members are color-coded, featuring green, black, blue, yellow, and pink fighters.

The show’s martial arts sequences and live-action action made *Super Sentai* an iconic series in Japan. It went on to inspire the U.S. *Power Rangers* series, which debuted in 1993 under the direction of Israeli-American entrepreneur Haim Saban. The *Power Rangers* franchise has since launched countless spinoffs and become a significant part of pop culture.

Reflecting on the inspiration for *Power Rangers*, Saban shared in a 2017 interview with the *Los Angeles Times*:
*“I’m laying in bed in my hotel room in Japan. At the time there was no Netflix, no cable, no nothing — just three channels playing game shows. All of a sudden, there were these five kids in spandex fighting monsters. Don’t ask me why, but I fell in love. It was so campy!”*

Motivated to reimagine the series for a U.S. audience, Saban initially found *Power Rangers* a tough concept to sell:
*“Every selling season, I would go out and offer it to the networks and would get kicked out of the room,”* he recalled. *“They told me how crazy I was.”*

It wasn’t until after Saban Entertainment’s first hit with the 1992 *X-Men* animated series that attitudes began to shift. Former Fox Kids President Margaret Loesch told Saban she was looking for something “quirky and different, with comedy and action” that would appeal to boys—paving the way for *Power Rangers*’ success.

As *Super Sentai* comes to an end, its legacy lives on through the franchise it inspired and the generations of fans who grew up watching these colorful, heroic teams battle evil.
https://popculture.com/tv-shows/news/iconic-tv-show-ending-after-50-years/

Where to find Rusted Gears in ARC Raiders

**How to Get Rusted Gears in ARC Raiders: Best Locations and Tips**

Upgrading your Workshop should be one of your top priorities in ARC Raiders, but you’ll quickly realize that you need rare items like Rusted Gears to make it happen. Tracking down these elusive components can be a frustrating and laborious process due to their scarcity. Fortunately, we’ve compiled the best ways and locations to help you find Rusted Gears efficiently.

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### What Are Rusted Gears in ARC Raiders?

Rusted Gears are classified as Industrial items. This means that you can only obtain them from Industrial loot zones throughout the map. However, just knowing where these areas are doesn’t guarantee success. For example, you might clear out two massive loot runs and open dozens of containers, only to walk away with just a single Rusted Gear.

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### Best Industrial Locations to Find Rusted Gears

Here’s a list of Industrial areas where Rusted Gears have the best chance of spawning:

– **Spaceport Rocket Assembly**
– **Container Storage**
– **Vehicle Maintenance**
– **The Blue Gate Traffic Tunnel** (and the large structure northeast of Checkpoint)
– **Adorned Wreckage**
– **Warehouse Complex**
– **Dam Battlegrounds**
– **Water Treatment Control**
– **Hydroponic Dome Complex**
– **Power Generation Complex**
– **The Primary Facility** (along the central dividing bridge)

Be sure to explore these locations thoroughly, as the items can be tucked away in various containers.

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### Which Containers to Loot

When searching in Industrial zones, focus your efforts on the following loot containers to maximize your chances:
– **Electrical Boxes**
– **Lockers**
– **Breachable Metal Crates**

While it’s possible to find something valuable in desk drawers and cabinets, these usually contain Residential and Commercial loot, even within Industrial areas. Stick to Industrial containers for the best odds.

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### Tips for Farming Rusted Gears

– **Be Persistent:** Finding three Rusted Gears to upgrade your Gunsmith Workshop station to level three may take several loot runs. Don’t get discouraged if you don’t find them right away.
– **Diversify Your Search:** There are plenty of other Workshop stations and upgrade items worth collecting, so make the most of each run by picking up other valuable materials and weapons.
– **Play With a Team:** Going with a group can help you clear areas faster and cover more ground.

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### Final Advice

Persistence is key. Keep hitting the Industrial zones, focus on the right containers, and you’ll eventually gather the Rusted Gears you need for those all-important Workshop upgrades. Happy hunting, Raiders!
https://www.shacknews.com/article/146703/where-to-find-rusted-gears-in-arc-raiders

After Jatadhara, Prerna Arora to co-produce another supernatural-mythological film with Zee Studios

Producer Prerna Arora Set to Co-Produce Another Supernatural-Mythological Film with Zee Studios

After the recent announcement of her upcoming film Jatadhara, producer Prerna Arora is gearing up to co-produce yet another supernatural-mythological project in collaboration with Zee Studios.

**Strengthened Partnership with Zee Studios**

Sharing her thoughts on the association, Prerna Arora said,
“Zee Studios has always been my backbone, my foundation, and I’ll always be grateful to them. I began my journey in collaboration with Zee Studios through *Rustom* with Akshay Kumar sir, and now, with *Jatadhara*, a powerful bilingual in Telugu and Hindi, our association has only grown stronger.”

**Praise for the Zee Studios Team**

Prerna expressed her appreciation for her co-producers, stating,
“As a filmmaker and producer, it’s very important to find your own voice and vision—something I’ve truly discovered while working with Zee Studios. It’s a great team that believes in meaningful, large-scale cinema. Mr. Umesh Bansal (CEO, Zee Studios) is not just a business leader but someone who deeply believes in content that resonates with a wider audience. His conviction and clarity of thought make every collaboration creatively fulfilling.”

**Upcoming Ambitious Project**

Looking ahead, Prerna added,
“My next film is also with Zee Studios, an ambitious Pan-India film that will expand into a grand mythological universe. I’m truly excited for this new journey together and it’s now under pre-production. It will go on floors by April 26.”

**Read More**
– [Makers of Jatadhara performed real tantric rituals and chanted authentic mantras during shoot](#)
– [Jatadhara Box Office Collection](#)

**Stay tuned for more Bollywood news and live updates!**
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/jatadhara-prerna-arora-co-produce-another-supernatural-mythological-film-zee-studios/

Thamma director Aditya Sarpotdar defends use of item songs: “They’re marketing assets, but my story unfolds through them”

Filmmaker Aditya Sarpotdar, currently basking in the success of his latest release *Thamma*, has addressed the ongoing criticism surrounding the film’s inclusion of three item songs: “Poison Baby,” “Tum Mere Na Huye,” and “Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka.”

The director, who earlier delivered the horror-comedy hit *Munjya* within the same universe, spoke openly about the debate in an interview with SCREEN. He explained his creative reasoning and how such songs serve a functional role in modern storytelling and marketing.

### Thamma Director Aditya Sarpotdar Defends Use of Item Songs:
**“They’re marketing assets, but my story unfolds through them.”**

Reacting to the backlash, Sarpotdar stated, “All these things are marketing assets that lead you into a film. What counts is what the film gives you in the end. For me, when these songs appear, they’re there because my story unfolds through them.”

The filmmaker emphasized that the tracks are not inserted merely for glamour but are woven into the narrative to enhance its rhythm and emotional beats.

The discussion around *Thamma*’s music gained traction after audiences questioned the need for three distinct item songs in a horror-comedy. Addressing the criticism head-on, Sarpotdar pointed out that audience perception seems to have shifted in recent times.

“This is the same audience that loved ‘Taras’ in *Munjya* and ‘Aaj Ki Raat.’ Nobody had a problem then. But now, suddenly, it’s an issue. Maybe it’s just happening more often, so people are reacting differently,” he remarked.

*Thamma*, which stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, marks the first love story set within the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe—an interconnected cinematic world that includes *Stree*, *Bhediya*, and *Munjya*.

Despite receiving mixed critical reviews, the film continues to perform steadily at the box office, drawing audiences for its blend of romance, supernatural intrigue, and quirky humour.

Aditya Sarpotdar’s response reflects a broader conversation about how item songs are evolving in contemporary cinema—from being standalone entertainment numbers to narrative devices and powerful promotional tools.

As he puts it, what truly matters is the story that remains long after the music fades. With *Thamma*, Sarpotdar once again proves that commercial appeal and storytelling can coexist, even if it means defending a few catchy beats along the way.

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**Also Read:**
[EXCLUSIVE: Thamma actor Rachit Singh aka Veeran on waiting 10 years for the big break, “In these 10 years, I was working every day”; also reveals that his body transformation took 9 months]

**More Pages:**
– Thamma Box Office Collection
– Thamma Movie Review
– BOLLYWOOD NEWS LIVE UPDATES
https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/thamma-director-aditya-sarpotdar-defends-use-item-songs-theyre-marketing-assets-story-unfolds/

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