Daily Recap: Entertainment — 31 October 2026

Entertainment news today mixes loss, disruption and franchise momentum. The death of Indian director Sanjay Gupta prompts an outpouring of tributes, while a veteran rock band pauses shows over a medical emergency and studios and game publishers lean on surprise drops, delays and...

Indian filmmaker Sanjay Gupta dies after a fall at his home in Mumbai, prompting tributes across the film industry. Gupta is widely known for crime and action titles including Kaante, and colleagues and actors publicly mourn him as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the head injury that followed the fall.

Deep Purple postpones two weekend tour dates after singer Ian Gillan is hospitalized following what the band calls a medical emergency. The group announces the change on social media and does not release further details on Gillan’s condition, leaving the immediate status of the veteran frontman unclear.

Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2 continues a strong theatrical run in its third week, holding steady at the box office even as daily takings begin to taper. The Tamil action drama, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, remains on course for further milestones as audience turnout stays solid well beyond opening weekend.

HBO Max rolls out a surprise Halloween episode tied to It: Welcome to Derry, making the seasonal special immediately available on the streaming service. The release is framed as a holiday treat for fans, with the platform promoting the drop online alongside a short teaser clip.

Nintendo declares November 1 as Pikmin Day and marks it with a surprise Pikmin Day Direct hosted by series creator Shigeru Miyamoto. The move signals an annual-style celebration for the franchise and gives Nintendo a new branded occasion for Pikmin news, updates and future announcements.

Square Enix pushes back Final Fantasy XIV: Evercold, moving the expansion from a January 2027 window to February 23, 2027. The company pairs the delay with firmer timing for pre-orders and early access, while continuing to outline promotional plans as the next major release for the long-running online game nears.

Kate and William publish a throwback Halloween photograph of Prince Louis, sharing a previously unseen image centered on a large pumpkin. The picture presents Louis at a much younger age and fits the couple’s seasonal social-media style, offering a light royal-family moment for the holiday.

Varun Dhawan brushes aside talk of any tension with Sidharth Malhotra as he shares a reunion photo also featuring Kiara Advani. He jokes about wanting a professional reunion with his Student of the Year co-star and rejects the idea of a heated rivalry as the social-media post gains attention.