The Hindu's 'First Day First Show' newsletter covers diverse cinema news. Highlights include Rashmika Mandanna and Tiger Shroff attending a 'Demon Slayer' screening, Ajay Devgn's 'Dhamaal 4' set for Eid 2026, and legal proceedings involving actor Ashish Kapoor. Regional cinema updates feature Kamal Haasan confirming a reunion with Rajinikanth, a court order regarding Ilaiyaraaja's songs for an Ajith Kumar film, and Malayalam actor Navya Nair's fine in Australia. World cinema news includes the death of Japanese racehorse Haru Urara and Venice Film Festival awards for Anuparna Roy and 'The Voice of Hind Rajab'.