Newswrap: From celebs at Satish Shah's prayer meet to Mammootty joining hands with 'Marco' team

Get all the details in today's Bollywood Newswrap! The industry gathered to mourn the legendary Satish Shah at his Mumbai prayer meet, while Malayalam superstar Mammootty made a "statement" by announcing a powerful new collaboration with the makers of 'Marco', sparking major speculation among fans.

Celebs arrive at prayer meet of Satish Shah

Following his death on Saturday, October 25, due to kidney complications, a prayer meet was organized by the veteran actor's family and friends on Monday in Mumbai. Held at Jalaram Hall in Juhu, the ceremony served as a tribute to the late 74-year-old. Numerous celebrities attended to offer their condolences, notably David Dhawan, Shatrughan Sinha and family, Paresh Ganatra, Deven Bhojani, Sumeet Raghvan and family, Rajesh Kumar, Divya Dutta, Nitish Bharadwaj, and Supriya Pilgaonkar.

'Spider-Man 4' with Tobey Maguire in the works?

Could 'Spider-Man 4' with Tobey Maguire finally be happening? Since his return in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', fans have eagerly awaited news of a fourth solo film. Now, it appears the project is being actively pursued—and not just by fans. Even Mattson Tomlin, co-writer of 'The Batman' films, is dedicated to making it a reality. When asked about his efforts to develop the film, Tomlin stated on X that progress is "slow and steady" and depends on complicated industry factors. Crucially, though, he revealed the studio hasn't given him a definitive denial, saying: "There won’t be anything to say about that for a long time (if ever!) ... But I haven't gotten a 'no' yet!"

Snehan's father Sivasankaran passes away

Tamil film writer and Makkal Neethi Maiam state youth secretary, Snehan, is grieving the loss of his father, Sivasankaran, who passed away today, October 27. Sivasankaran died at the age of 102 due to old age at his home in Pudhu Karipatti, Thanjavur district, after a life of honesty and hard work, according to the family. Tributes are currently pouring in across social media from figures in the film industry and political circles who wish to offer their condolences to Snehan and his family.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu starts shooting for 'Maa Inti Bangaram'

Samantha Ruth Prabhu officially launched her next film, 'Maa Inti Bangaram', with a mahurat ceremony on October 2, but the resulting photos are sparking relationship rumors. Samantha posted pictures from the event on Monday, and one photo of her rumored boyfriend, filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, giving the first clap quickly grabbed attention. However, Nidimoru's involvement is two-fold: he is reportedly both her rumored beau and a producer backing the project. Samantha marked the occasion on Instagram, asking for support as she shared, "Started our journey with the Muhurtham of #MaaIntiBangaram, surrounded by love & blessings... We can’t wait to share with you what we’re creating… need all your love and support as we begin this special film."

Mammotty join hands with 'Marco' team

Mammootty is set to star in an upcoming film, partnering with the teams responsible for 'Marco' and 'Kattalan'. The announcement, made by the star's production house on Instagram, featured a powerful poster and a commanding caption: "Its not just an Announcement - Its a Statement." Fans instantly began to wonder if the project will be the continuation of the 'Marco' saga, potentially seeing the veteran actor portray the character of Lord Marco.