Producers behind the critically acclaimed films "The Lunchbox" and "Manto" are backing the noir thriller "But First, The Burning," directed by Devashish Makhija and starring Anshuman Jha, according to Variety. The film marks a return to India for Germany's Roh Films, which last produced a local project in 2013 with "The Lunchbox." The announcement was made on February 10, 2026.
The upcoming thriller is a collaboration between Roh Films Germany and First Ray Films India. The news of the film's production comes amidst a flurry of activity in the entertainment industry, as reported by multiple sources. Other developments include the upcoming releases of "The Mummy 4" and "In a Violent Nature 2," as well as the AR play "Ark," starring Sir Ian McKellen, according to Variety and Fortune.
The entertainment landscape is also navigating various controversies. Singer Chappell Roan recently departed from her talent agency, reportedly due to the agency head's connection to the Epstein files, as reported by Fortune. This news comes as the Epstein file redactions continue to draw scrutiny, alongside other political and legal matters, including the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure, according to Variety.
Meanwhile, in other news, French President Macron is pushing for European financial integration, and the Robinhood Chain is live in its testnet phase, with plans for customer transactions in the coming months, according to Fortune. The news also highlights the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy, where ice dance pair Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillame Cizeron are favored to win gold, according to Vox.
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