<p>Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s highly anticipated drama Homebound, featuring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, continues its winning streak on the global stage. After earning a rousing reception at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, the film has now bagged the second runner-up position in the International People’s Choice Award category at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The announcement was made on Sunday as TIFF revealed its list of award winners. South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice won the top honour, while Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value secured the first runner-up spot. Ghaywan’s Homebound proudly stood alongside these cinematic masterpieces, marking another proud moment for Indian cinema.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/when-and-where-to-watch-emmy-winning-shows-on-ott-the-pitt-adolescence-and-more-1757918478263"><strong>When and where to watch Emmy-winning shows on OTT: The Pitt, Adolescence and more</strong></a></p>

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<h2>About Homebound</h2><p>With Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa in the lead roles, Homebound follows the lives of two childhood friends from a small village in North India. Their shared dream of becoming police officers drives the narrative, but as pressures mount, ambition and personal struggles threaten to tear their bond apart.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/after-aishwarya-rai-and-abhishek-bachchan-karan-johar-moves-to-delhi-hc-over-personality-rights-1757924881232"><strong>After Aishwarya and Abhishek, Karan Johar moves to HC over personality rights</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film draws inspiration from Kashmiri journalist Basharat Peer’s essay “Taking Amrit Home” (later retitled A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the Highway), which showcased the struggles of migrant workers stranded in Surat during the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>International recognition and standing ovation at Cannes</h2><p>Homebound had its world premiere in May 2025 under the Un Certain Regard section at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received a nine-minute standing ovation. The film also took home the Best Film and Best Director awards at the International Film Festival of Melbourne. Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, who came on board as the executive producer, praised Ghaywan for crafting a moving and authentic story that highlights resilience and dignity. “Neeraj has made a beautifully crafted film that is a significant contribution to Indian cinema,” he stated earlier this year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/fake-news-alert-aabeer-gulaal-starring-fawad-khan-and-vaani-kapoor-will-not-release-in-india-1757820773563"><strong>Fake news! Aabeer Gulaal, starring Fawad Khan, will not release in India</strong></a></p><h2>Director celebrates TIFF win on social media</h2><p>Taking to social media, Ghaywan shared his excitement, writing, “Super chuffed to announce that our film Homebound just won the @tiff\_net International People’s Choice Award as a second runner-up!! In the company of Park Chan Wook and Joachim Trier-phew!” Actor Vishal Jethwa, who plays Chandan in the film, also expressed his gratitude for the international recognition: “I didn’t anticipate this kind of response. Experiencing this warmth from an international audience is surreal and profoundly humbling.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/shahid-kapoor-triptii-dimri-s-film-title-and-poster-revealed-set-to-release-in-2026-1757849929605"><strong>Shahid-Triptii's film title and poster revealed, set to release in 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Producer Karan Johar, who backed the project through Dharma Productions along with Sikhya Entertainment, called the recognition “a surreal moment” and emphasized the joy of receiving love from audiences worldwide. Following its grand recognition, Homebound is set up for its theatrical release on September 26, 2025, worldwide.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has received yet another recognition on an international stage. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, this movie has been awarded the second runner-up position in the International People’s Choice Award category at TIFF 2025.

Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan’s highly anticipated drama Homebound, featuring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, continues its winning streak on the global stage. After earning a rousing reception at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, the film has now bagged the second runner-up position in the International People’s Choice Award category at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025. The announcement was made on Sunday as TIFF revealed its list of award winners. South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice won the top honour, while Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value secured the first runner-up spot. Ghaywan’s Homebound proudly stood alongside these cinematic masterpieces, marking another proud moment for Indian cinema. Also Read: When and where to watch Emmy-winning shows on OTT: The Pitt, Adolescence and more

<p>Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound has received yet another recognition on an international stage. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, this movie has been awarded the second runner-up position in the International People’s Choice Award category at TIFF 2025.</p>

Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound shines at TIFF 2025, wins People’s Choice Award

<p>Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson's surprise Oscars campaign for his first arthouse role in "The Smashing Machine" barreled into the Toronto film festival Monday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Johnson, 53, who has earned rave reviews playing fighter Mark Kerr, sat down with an audience before the movie's North American premiere to reflect on a unique career.</p><h2>- Transformation -</h2><p>The former grappler and action hero has never lacked bulk. But when Johnson signed up to play Kerr, director Benny Safdie had an unusual request.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Benny, early, said, 'I don't know if you've ever been told this before, but I think you're gonna need to gain weight,'" recalled Johnson.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Johnson hit the gym for a few months, gaining 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms) of muscle to emulate Kerr's even-more-gargantuan physique.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The role required three to four hours of facial prosthetics every morning before filming.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And to mimic Kerr's soft speech, Johnson employed a voice coach for the first time in his career -- hiring the teacher used by co-star Emily Blunt for "Oppenheimer."</p><h2>- Canadian homecoming -</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before "The Rock" entered a wrestling ring, Johnson had another career -- pro football.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I played for the Calgary Stampeders" in Canada's gridiron league, he recalled, to cheers from the Toronto audience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"I always thought I was going to be an NFL player. I was going to take care of my parents, buy them their first home," said Johnson.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Instead, Johnson never made the team, and returned to the United States after being cut.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It mirrored his father's own journey. Rocky Johnson had spent years in Toronto, living homeless at age 13, before becoming a successful wrestler himself.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/dwayne-johnson-cries-as-the-smashing-machine-earns-15-minute-ovation-at-venice-film-festival-1756785698356"><strong>Dwayne Johnson cries as The Smashing Machine earns 15-minute ovation at Venice Film Festival</strong></a></p><h2>- Rocky start -</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>At first, wrestling didn't come easy to the younger Johnson either.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He recalled shouts of "You suck!" from spectators early on, until he knuckled down and learnt his father's trade.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It is a lesson Johnson took to Hollywood, when he was cast in his late twenties in the lead role of "The Mummy" franchise spin-off "The Scorpion King."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It was a baptism by fire," he said, recalling being "super nervous" and determined to absorb every lesson like "a sponge."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It was like, here's your first film, here's your starring role... don't ruin it!"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Wild success followed with franchises like "Moana," "Jumanji" and "The Fast and the Furious" making Johnson Hollywood's top-paid actor.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But "I was pigeonholed because I allowed it to happen," recalled Johnson.</p><h2>- Action to arthouse -</h2><p>That changed when he met Safdie, who gambled that Johnson could take the plunge into arthouse film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Johnson also credited Blunt -- an Oscar nominee, who told the panel the former wrestler was nothing like his persona.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"'The Rock' is the performance of a lifetime," said Blunt.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Safdie won best director at the Venice film festival for his work with Johnson -- and the pair are reteaming already, with "Lizard Music."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Based off a Daniel Pinkwater novel, the movie casts Johnson as an eccentric 70-year-old man whose best friend is a geriatric chicken.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Benny pitched me this after we wrapped the 'Smashing Machine'," said Johnson.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"After about 45 minutes his pitch ended, and I said, 'I am your Chicken Man.'"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Worried that Johnson might be leaving his blockbuster roots behind entirely? There was some good news.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"We are going to start shooting 'Jumanji 3' in November," he said.</p>

Dwayne Johnson's performance in the new film The Smashing Machine has been lauded by one and all as the film premiered at Toronto International Film Festival. Johnson's performance, many feel, may fetch him an Oscar nomination next year. 

Wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson's surprise Oscars campaign for his first arthouse role in "The Smashing Machine" barreled into the Toronto film festival Monday. Johnson, 53, who has earned rave reviews playing fighter Mark Kerr, sat down with an audience before the movie's North American premiere to reflect on a unique career. - Transformation - The former grappler and action hero has never lacked bulk. But when Johnson signed up to play Kerr, director Benny Safdie had an unusual request. "Benny, early, said, 'I don't know if you've ever been told this before, but I think you're gonna need to gain weight,'" recalled Johnson. Johnson hit the gym for a few months, gaining 30 pounds (13.6 kilograms) of muscle to emulate Kerr's even-more-gargantuan physique. The role required three to four hours of facial prosthetics every morning before filming. And to mimic Kerr's soft speech, Johnson employed a voice coach for the first time in his career -- hiring the teacher used by co-star Emily Blunt for "Oppenheimer." - Canadian homecoming - Before "The Rock" entered a wrestling ring, Johnson had another career -- pro football. "I played for the Calgary Stampeders" in Canada's gridiron league, he recalled, to cheers from the Toronto audience. "I always thought I was going to be an NFL player. I was going to take care of my parents, buy them their first home," said Johnson. Instead, Johnson never made the team, and returned to the United States after being cut. It mirrored his father's own journey. Rocky Johnson had spent years in Toronto, living homeless at age 13, before becoming a successful wrestler himself. Also read: Dwayne Johnson cries as The Smashing Machine earns 15-minute ovation at Venice Film Festival - Rocky start - At first, wrestling didn't come easy to the younger Johnson either. He recalled shouts of "You suck!" from spectators early on, until he knuckled down and learnt his father's trade. It is a lesson Johnson took to Hollywood, when he was cast in his late twenties in the lead role of "The Mummy" franchise spin-off "The Scorpion King." "It was a baptism by fire," he said, recalling being "super nervous" and determined to absorb every lesson like "a sponge." "It was like, here's your first film, here's your starring role... don't ruin it!" Wild success followed with franchises like "Moana," "Jumanji" and "The Fast and the Furious" making Johnson Hollywood's top-paid actor. But "I was pigeonholed because I allowed it to happen," recalled Johnson. - Action to arthouse - That changed when he met Safdie, who gambled that Johnson could take the plunge into arthouse film. Johnson also credited Blunt -- an Oscar nominee, who told the panel the former wrestler was nothing like his persona. "'The Rock' is the performance of a lifetime," said Blunt. Safdie won best director at the Venice film festival for his work with Johnson -- and the pair are reteaming already, with "Lizard Music." Based off a Daniel Pinkwater novel, the movie casts Johnson as an eccentric 70-year-old man whose best friend is a geriatric chicken. "Benny pitched me this after we wrapped the 'Smashing Machine'," said Johnson. "After about 45 minutes his pitch ended, and I said, 'I am your Chicken Man.'" Worried that Johnson might be leaving his blockbuster roots behind entirely? There was some good news. "We are going to start shooting 'Jumanji 3' in November," he said.

<p>Dwayne Johnson's performance in the new film The Smashing Machine has been lauded by one and all as the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Johnson's performance, many feel, may fetch him an Oscar nomination next year.&nbsp;</p>

From wrestling ring to Oscar hopeful: Dwayne Johnson hits Toronto Film Festival 2025

<p>Bandar (Monkey in a Cage) has swiftly emerged as one of the most talked-about films at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival, building massive anticipation among audiences back home. Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, known for his bold storytelling, and produced by Nikhil Dwivedi, the film has already created ripples internationally.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bandar/ Monkey in a Cage recently had its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025, screened under the Special Presentation category. The event was graced by the makers and ensemble cast, including Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, alongside Anurag Kashyap and Nikhil Dwivedi, which further amplified the buzz. Adding to the excitement, Anurag took to social media to share exclusive glimpses and pictures from the grand premiere,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing the pictures, he wrote, “Couldn’t be happier to present #Bandar @tiff_net with my fabulous team. Thank you @cameronpbailey, @robyn_citizen and the TIFF team.&nbsp;📷 @lensedbyameeshishah @saffronmagicworks”</p>

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<p>The screening marked a significant moment for the film, as it was instantly hailed as Kashyap’s most raw, intense, and controversial work in recent years. Critics at TIFF described it as hard-hitting, unflinching, and deeply impactful, making it one of the festival’s most talked-about entries.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bandar (Monkey in a Cage), inspired by true events, left audiences stirred with its hard-hitting message while igniting conversations on the law’s treatment of men. The film is now one of the most eagerly awaited theatrical releases this year.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Bandar (Monkey in a Cage) is penned by acclaimed writers Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee. The film boasts a stellar ensemble cast led by Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra, alongside Sapna Pabbi, Saba Azad, Indrajith Sukumaran, and others in significant roles.</p>

Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra starrer Bandra (Monkey in a Cage) premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025 recently. The cast and crew of the film were present for the screening. The film has been lauded for its story and for starting a conversation. 

Bandar (Monkey in a Cage) has swiftly emerged as one of the most talked-about films at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival, building massive anticipation among audiences back home. Helmed by Anurag Kashyap, known for his bold storytelling, and produced by Nikhil Dwivedi, the film has already created ripples internationally. Bandar/ Monkey in a Cage recently had its world premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025, screened under the Special Presentation category. The event was graced by the makers and ensemble cast, including Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra, Sapna Pabbi, alongside Anurag Kashyap and Nikhil Dwivedi, which further amplified the buzz. Adding to the excitement, Anurag took to social media to share exclusive glimpses and pictures from the grand premiere, Sharing the pictures, he wrote, “Couldn’t be happier to present #Bandar @tiff_net with my fabulous team. Thank you @cameronpbailey, @robyn_citizen and the TIFF team. 📷 @lensedbyameeshishah @saffronmagicworks”

<p>Bobby Deol and Sanya Malhotra starrer Bandra (Monkey in a Cage) premiered at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival 2025 recently. The cast and crew of the film were present for the screening. The film has been lauded for its story and for starting a conversation.&nbsp;</p>

Bobby Deol, Sanya Malhotra’s Bandar stirs debate at TIFF 2025, called Anurag Kashyap’s boldest film to date

<p>Fans were in for a surprise when <i>Harry Potter star</i> Tom Felton, best known for playing the role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series, and Oscar-winning music maestro AR Rahman who has delivered several chartbusters posed together at the Toronto International Film Festival. The image of the duo is now going viral on social media.</p><h2>Viral selfie of AR Rahman and Tom Felton</h2><p>AR Rahman took to his official Instagram handle and shared a selfie of the duo and wrote, "@t22felton is a major part of the #Gandhi series I am scoring, which premiered &nbsp;Yesterday at @tiff_net. @hansalmehta @applausesocial @pratikgandhiofficial".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/navya-nair-rice-tea-dairy-products-not-just-jasmine-flowers-australian-customs-do-not-allow-a-long-and-bizarre-list-of-items-at-their-airports-1757323220305"><strong>Not just flowers, Australian Customs do not allow a long list of these items</strong></a></p>

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<p>Soon, the fans flooded the comment section with excitement, and one user wrote, "An unexpected collab of A Pure Soul and A Pure Blood". Another user wrote, "My man never came out of Hogwarts, and I'm here for it". "Accio potterheads", wrote the third user.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/mtv-vmas-2025-best-dressed-celebs-katseye-ariana-grande-sabrina-carpenter-and-more-1757326093893"><strong>MTV VMAs 2025 best dressed celebs: KATSEYE, Ariana Grande and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For the unversed, Felton is making his debut in the Indian showbiz industry through Hansal Mehta's upcoming series <i>Gandhi</i>, which had its world premiere at TIFF. The series features music composed by AR Rahman.</p><h2>All about the series Gandhi</h2><p>The series titled <i>Gandhi </i>follows the story of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a young Indian lawyer, who arrives in South Africa during the British colonial era; he would go on to eventually shape the Indian independence movement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/head-over-heels-to-mercy-for-none-7-k-dramas-featuring-choo-young-woo-1757330303030"><strong>Head over Heels to Mercy for None: 7 k-dramas featuring Choo Young Woo</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Based on <i>Gandhi Before India </i>and <i>Gandhi: The Years That Changed the World </i>by Ramachandra Guha, it is produced by Applause Entertainment. The series features Pratik Gandhi, Bhamini Oza, Libby Mai, Tom Felton, Kabir Bedi, and Amar Upadhyay, among others. The series is planned to span three seasons. The shooting for the first season, set between 1888 and 1915, was completed in August 2024.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/howard-stern-splits-from-sirius-xm-after-twenty-years-here-s-the-truth-1757333325832"><strong>Howard Stern splits from Sirius XM after twenty years? Here's the truth</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The series will have its world premiere in the 'Primetime Programme' of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 17 at 20:30 (IST time zone).</p>

Legendary musician AR Rahman and Tom Felton, aka Draco Malfoy, from the Harry Potter film franchise,  gave a treat to their fans with a selfie. Tom Felton is part of the series Gandhi, while AR Rahman is the composer of the show.

Fans were in for a surprise when Harry Potter star Tom Felton, best known for playing the role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter film series, and Oscar-winning music maestro AR Rahman who has delivered several chartbusters posed together at the Toronto International Film Festival. The image of the duo is now going viral on social media. Viral selfie of AR Rahman and Tom Felton AR Rahman took to his official Instagram handle and shared a selfie of the duo and wrote, "@t22felton is a major part of the #Gandhi series I am scoring, which premiered Yesterday at @tiff_net. @hansalmehta @applausesocial @pratikgandhiofficial". Also Read: Not just flowers, Australian Customs do not allow a long list of these items

<p>Legendary musician AR Rahman and Tom Felton, aka Draco Malfoy, from the Harry Potter film franchise, &nbsp;gave a treat to their fans with a selfie. Tom Felton is part of the series Gandhi, while AR Rahman is the composer of the show.</p>

Harry Potter star Tom Felton and AR Rahman's selfie at TIFF sparks fan frenzy: 'Collab bending time and space'

<p>Russell Crowe's nerve-shredding portrayal of a notorious Nazi on trial and Angelina Jolie's deeply personal dive into the world of French fashion led a busy Sunday of world premieres at the Toronto film festival.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Crowe's depiction of the second-ranking Nazi, Hermann Goering, in "Nuremberg," as he plays a cat-and-mouse game with a psychiatrist (Rami Malek), drew an unusually lengthy standing ovation at North America's biggest movie fest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie, out in theaters in November and based on Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist," depicts Goering as a charming, smart and wily prisoner, while not shying away from the colossal evil in which he played a pivotal role.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"You can't play a character like this and not walk away, at the end of the day, feeling things that maybe shake you about what went down," Crowe told journalists on the world premiere's red carpet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Crowe speaks German in parts of the film, depicting how Goering believed he could use the post-World War II Nuremberg trials to justify his actions on a global stage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Oscar-winner signed up just after reading the script, in which he could see Goering's "ambition bloom" and "how his egotism told him that he could control the narrative."</p><p>The movie contains devastating archive footage of Nazi concentration camp victims being bulldozed into their graves -- the same film reel that was shown in the real Nuremberg courtroom.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Director James Vanderbilt said he asked his actors not to research the footage before they were confronted with it on the day the scene was filmed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Crowe's role was "a dark person to play -- that takes an emotional toll on an actor," Vanderbilt told AFP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"He was game for all of it, and I'm eternally grateful to him for that."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an early review, Deadline called the movie "unrelenting" and "enormously effective," praising Crowe's "stunning" performance.</p><h2>- 'Stitches' -</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Elsewhere at Toronto on Sunday, Angelina Jolie premiered "Couture," a drama focusing on some of the human stories behind the often superficial world of fashion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Set in Paris and coming from French director Alice Winocour, it follows an American filmmaker who is diagnosed with cancer as she prepares for a runway show, and told she needs a double mastectomy -- echoing Jolie's real-life health issues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"It's about couture -- in French, it means stitches," the actress told AFP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"So stitches, when you think of our surgeries, our bodies, the way our lives and stories are sewn together, you understand what the film is."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film does not yet have a release date.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao walked the red carpet for "Hamnet," which colors in the gaps of the little we know about William Shakespeare and his wife, and a tragedy that inspired arguably his greatest work.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"To see them fall in love and come together, be torn apart... it's an inner civil war that we all battle with as we grow and mature," she told AFP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, hits theaters in November and is expected to be an Academy Awards contender.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>And at a Toronto press conference, stripper-turned-actor Channing Tatum said his performance in "Roofman," which tells the true story of a man who robbed dozens of McDonald's and hid out in a toy store, had helped him overcome "imposter syndrome."</p><p>The film, out next month, recounts the life of Jeffrey Manchester, who robbed dozens of fast food stores through the 1990s, entering the restaurants through the roof.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He famously built a secret hideout inside a Toys "R" Us store in the city of Charlotte, coming out after closure at night to wash in the bathroom, surviving largely on snack food like M&amp;Ms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"For the very first time, maybe even on this movie, I feel like I've actually earned my seat at the table" with the role, Tatum said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Toronto International Film Festival runs until next Sunday.</p>

Russell Crowe and Britney Theriot starrer Nuremberg premiered on Sunday at the ongoing 50th Toronto International Film Festival. Nuremberg set during the Nazi regime also stars Rami Malek.

Russell Crowe's nerve-shredding portrayal of a notorious Nazi on trial and Angelina Jolie's deeply personal dive into the world of French fashion led a busy Sunday of world premieres at the Toronto film festival. Crowe's depiction of the second-ranking Nazi, Hermann Goering, in "Nuremberg," as he plays a cat-and-mouse game with a psychiatrist (Rami Malek), drew an unusually lengthy standing ovation at North America's biggest movie fest. The movie, out in theaters in November and based on Jack El-Hai's book "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist," depicts Goering as a charming, smart and wily prisoner, while not shying away from the colossal evil in which he played a pivotal role. "You can't play a character like this and not walk away, at the end of the day, feeling things that maybe shake you about what went down," Crowe told journalists on the world premiere's red carpet. Crowe speaks German in parts of the film, depicting how Goering believed he could use the post-World War II Nuremberg trials to justify his actions on a global stage. The Oscar-winner signed up just after reading the script, in which he could see Goering's "ambition bloom" and "how his egotism told him that he could control the narrative." The movie contains devastating archive footage of Nazi concentration camp victims being bulldozed into their graves -- the same film reel that was shown in the real Nuremberg courtroom. Director James Vanderbilt said he asked his actors not to research the footage before they were confronted with it on the day the scene was filmed. Crowe's role was "a dark person to play -- that takes an emotional toll on an actor," Vanderbilt told AFP. "He was game for all of it, and I'm eternally grateful to him for that." In an early review, Deadline called the movie "unrelenting" and "enormously effective," praising Crowe's "stunning" performance. - 'Stitches' - Elsewhere at Toronto on Sunday, Angelina Jolie premiered "Couture," a drama focusing on some of the human stories behind the often superficial world of fashion. Set in Paris and coming from French director Alice Winocour, it follows an American filmmaker who is diagnosed with cancer as she prepares for a runway show, and told she needs a double mastectomy -- echoing Jolie's real-life health issues. "It's about couture -- in French, it means stitches," the actress told AFP. "So stitches, when you think of our surgeries, our bodies, the way our lives and stories are sewn together, you understand what the film is." The film does not yet have a release date. Meanwhile, Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao walked the red carpet for "Hamnet," which colors in the gaps of the little we know about William Shakespeare and his wife, and a tragedy that inspired arguably his greatest work. "To see them fall in love and come together, be torn apart... it's an inner civil war that we all battle with as we grow and mature," she told AFP. The movie, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, hits theaters in November and is expected to be an Academy Awards contender. And at a Toronto press conference, stripper-turned-actor Channing Tatum said his performance in "Roofman," which tells the true story of a man who robbed dozens of McDonald's and hid out in a toy store, had helped him overcome "imposter syndrome." The film, out next month, recounts the life of Jeffrey Manchester, who robbed dozens of fast food stores through the 1990s, entering the restaurants through the roof. He famously built a secret hideout inside a Toys "R" Us store in the city of Charlotte, coming out after closure at night to wash in the bathroom, surviving largely on snack food like M&Ms. "For the very first time, maybe even on this movie, I feel like I've actually earned my seat at the table" with the role, Tatum said. The Toronto International Film Festival runs until next Sunday.

<p>Russell Crowe and Britney Theriot starrer Nuremberg premiered on Sunday at the ongoing 50th Toronto International Film Festival. Nuremberg, set during the Nazi regime, also stars Rami Malek.</p>

Russell Crowe shaken by Nazi role in festival hit Nuremberg

<p>With just 10 days left for the world premiere of his highly anticipated show Gandhi at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, director Hansal Mehta is racing against time. The team has not received their Canada visas so far, and Mehta has sought help on social media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The filmmaker has taken to social media to seek help, hoping to resolve the issue before the big event.</p><h2>Hansal Mehta seeks help on social media</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Wednesday, Hansal took to X to share his ordeal before the scheduled world premiere of his Gandhi at the Toronto International Film Festival. He asked people to help him out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Can anybody help with visas at the Canadian High Commission in Delhi? We’re 10 days away from our world premiere at TIFF2025, and no sign of our visas. It’s nearly 3 weeks since we sent our passports,” Hansal wrote in his post.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can anybody help with visas at the Canadian High Commission in Delhi? We’re 10 days away from our world premiere at TIFF2025 and no sign of our visas. It’s nearly 3 weeks since we sent our passports. <a href="https://twitter.com/CanadainIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CanadainIndia</a></p>&mdash; Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) <a href="https://twitter.com/mehtahansal/status/1960721277980958813?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Gandhi web series at TIFF 2025</h2><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The show stars Pratik Gandhi as Mahatma Gandhi and will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, in its 50th edition this year. It is the first Indian series to be selected in TIFF’s prestigious Primetime slate.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sharing the news on X, Hansal earlier had posted, “An audacious dream, born of belief and perseverance, now steps onto the world stage. Gandhi will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025 as part of its carefully curated PrimeTime slate. The first Indian series ever to be featured at TIFF. In its 50th year, this festival becomes the home for a story that is at once deeply personal and profoundly universal. A moment of pride. A moment of memory. A quiet revolution begins.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He also shared the first look of the show which saw Pratik in character, with his hands folded in front of his chest. In the background were hundreds of men in white, looking at him.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The series, which will also feature Bhamini Oza as Kasturba Gandhi, is based on historian and author Ramachandra Guha’s two books — Gandhi before India and Gandhi: The Years that Changed the World. Hansal and Pratik have previously worked together in the 2020 show Scam 1992, which was a massive success.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) will take place from September 4 - 14, 2025.</p>

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is all set to present his ambitious web series at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. But the director has been hit by a major roadblock as he still hasnt got Canada visa. 

With just 10 days left for the world premiere of his highly anticipated show Gandhi at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, director Hansal Mehta is racing against time. The team has not received their Canada visas so far, and Mehta has sought help on social media. The filmmaker has taken to social media to seek help, hoping to resolve the issue before the big event. Hansal Mehta seeks help on social media On Wednesday, Hansal took to X to share his ordeal before the scheduled world premiere of his Gandhi at the Toronto International Film Festival. He asked people to help him out. “Can anybody help with visas at the Canadian High Commission in Delhi? We’re 10 days away from our world premiere at TIFF2025, and no sign of our visas. It’s nearly 3 weeks since we sent our passports,” Hansal wrote in his post.

<p>Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is set to present his ambitious web series at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025. However, the director has encountered a major roadblock as he still hasn't got Canadian visa.&nbsp;</p>

Hansal Mehta has still not got Canada visa to attend the premiere of Gandhi at TIFF 2025, seeks help online

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