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Coolie, the Tamil action thriller starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, is set to stream on OTT platforms soon. The film will arrive on Amazon Prime Video on September 11. It has a stellar star cast, featuring actors like Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Upendra Rao, and more. Here is all you need to know.

Su From So is a Kannada-language horror-comedy movie that stars JP Thuminad in the lead role. The film will be released on September 5 on JioHotstar. It is an epic horror comedy that is set in the coastal village of Marlur. The movie has epic comic sequences accompanied by supernatural events and is a complete family entertainer.

The Fall Guy is finally landing on Netflix, a year after its theatrical release. Viewers will require an active subscription to the streaming service. The movie is a comedy-drama that stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in the lead roles. It is highly engaging and a complete entertainer.

The BCCI has barred cryptocurrency and real money gaming firms from bidding for the Indian cricket team’s lead sponsorship rights. The decision reflects increasing regulatory scrutiny of crypto promotions in India, with SEBI previously targeting misleading celebrity endorsements. The move marks a significant setback for crypto adoption, cutting off one of India’s most visible marketing avenues. Industry watchers say the decision could further limit mainstream acceptance of digital assets in the country.

Apple Hebbal is the company’s first retail store in South India, located in Phoenix Mall, Bengaluru. The store has a theme inspired by Peacocks and is the third store, following Apple BKC in Mumbai and Apple Saket in Delhi. Bengaluru’s first Apple Store opens for consumers on Tuesday, September 2, at 1 pm IST.

Maalik, starring Rajkummar Rao, Prosenjit Chatterjee, and Manushi Chhillar, is a gripping gangster drama set in 1980s Allahabad. Directed by Pulkit, it combines crime, politics, and survival. Following its theatrical run, the film will soon be available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

Scientists have created a washable fibre computer that integrates sensors, processors, and communication modules into a single strand. Tested in garments, the fibres achieved up to 95% accuracy in detecting human movements. Researchers say the breakthrough could lead to practical smart clothing, though challenges like energy use and communication speed remain.

The premium segment comprises phones that offer impressive designs, good durability, and capable cameras. While the price tags are higher than those of mid-range devices, these phones typically offer good software support. However, there are times when brands take a few shortcuts to get there. Here’s what you need to know if you’re looking for a mobile under Rs. 40,000.

The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.

NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered striking megaripples — giant Martian sand waves — at a site called Kerrlaguna in Jezero Crater. These formations, about a meter tall, are larger than Earth’s beach ripples but smaller than the biggest dunes. Scientists say they formed when Mars had a thicker atmosphere and stronger winds, and many now appear frozen in time, shifting only about a meter every nine Earth years.