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'Dhadak 2' Gets A New Release Date
379 days ago
Bollywood

'Dhadak 2' Gets A New Release Date

Mumbai, May 26 - Producer Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, in association with Zee Studios, has announced the new release date of Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tripti Dimri-fronted Dhadak, which is the sequel to 2018's Dhadak, starring Ishaan Khatter and Janhvi Kapoor. ## On Monday (May 26), the studio took to social media to drop the first look poster, confirming that the movie will hit the big screen on August 1 this year. In one of the posters, Siddhant is seen with fire in his eyes, embracing Triptii in a protective grip. The second poster presents a close-up of Triptiiโ€™s character, her expression tender yet resolved as she clings to the man she loves. ## The tagline in the posters reads, "Marne aur ladne mese ek ko chunna ho, toh ladna", which translates to, "If you ever have to choose between dying or fighting, then choose to fight", which reflects the film's tone and theme. ## Directed by Shazia Iqbal, Dhadak 2 is said to be the remake of 2018's Tamil movie, Pariyerum Perumal. It follows a law student from a lower caste who begins a friendship with his classmate, a girl who belongs to a higher caste, and the men in her family start giving him trouble over this. ## เคฎเคฐเคจเฅ‡ เค”เคฐ เคฒเคกเคผเคจเฅ‡ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ เคธเฅ‡ เคเค• เค•เฅ‹ เคšเฅเคจเคจเคพ เคนเฅ‹... เคคเฅ‹ เคฒเคกเคผเคจเคพเฅค#Dhadak2 เค† เคฐเคนเฅ€ เคนเฅˆ เคธเคญเฅ€ เคธเคฟเคจเฅ‡เคฎเคพเค˜เคฐเฅ‹เค‚ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚ - 1st August 2025๐Ÿ’™ pic.twitter.com/DXIUM5uH6T— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) May 26, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Two Versions of Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5'; Censor Certificate And Theatrical Runtime Revealed
381 days ago
Bollywood

Two Versions of Akshay Kumar's 'Housefull 5'; Censor Certificate And Theatrical Runtime Revealed

Mumbai, May 25 - The countdown has begun for superstar Akshay Kumar-fronted Housefull 5, which releases on June 6. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the comedy mystery thriller is one of the most anticipated Bollywood movies of the year, and the makers have kept a twist in the tale. ## According to a report by Pinkvilla, the producers have submitted two different versions of the comic caper to CBFC. It is a one-of-its-kind comic thriller, and to keep the mystery of this entertainer intact, the producer has submitted two different versions of the film to the Central Board of Film Certification. ## It is said that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has watched both versions and has passed the film with a U/A certificate. The exact intent of certifying two different versions of the film is kept under wraps for now, but the makers are planning to surprise the audience in a big way. ## Housefull 5 is a rare film with a CBFC certificate for two different versions. The theatrical runtime is said to be 2 hours and 43 minutes, which is necessary given that there are 24 actors in the movie, making it one of the biggest ensembles for an Indian film. ## Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film is led by Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Nana Patekar, Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, and Fardeen Khan, among others. The trailer of the movie will be launched on May 27 during an event in the presence of the complete cast. ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Gets 100 Crore Offer For Telugu States
382 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Gets 100 Crore Offer For Telugu States

Mumbai, May 23 - One of the biggest Indian films of the year, War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR has sparked massive excitement among the fans and trade after the first look teaser, which was launched on May 20 on the occasion of Jr. NTR's birthday. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Yash Raj Films has received offers in the range of 100 crores for the Telugu states. It has got Non-Refundable Advance (NRA) aka. MG offers from distributors like Mythri Movie Makers, Sri Venkateshwara Creations, Sithara Entertainment, and Asian Cinema, among other independent buyers. ## The studio has received the biggest offer from Asian Cinemas, which has made a staggering offer of Rs 100 crore for the Telugu states for the Hindi and Telugu dubbed version. Sithara Entertainment, on the other hand, has made an 80 crore deal. ## These are the biggest offers for a dubbed film in Telugu. The report also states that apart from Telugu states, the demand for the movie is also there in Karnataka, as heavyweights like KVN Productions and Hombale Films are expressing strong interest in releasing the movie in the state. ## The presence of superstar Jr. NTR, who makes his Bollywood debut with this film, is leading to huge interest for the movie in Telugu states, and the popularity of Hrithik Roshan is an added advantage in Southern states. ## The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Yash Raj Films. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Varun Dhawan And Sharvari Wagh To Headline Maddock Films' 'Luka Chuppi 2'
383 days ago
Bollywood

Varun Dhawan And Sharvari Wagh To Headline Maddock Films' 'Luka Chuppi 2'

Mumbai, May 23 - Producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films is turning 2019's hit rom-com Luka Chuppi into a franchise and has put its sequel under development with a new leading cast, replacing Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon from the original movie. ## According to the report by Peepingmoon.com, Maddock has roped in Varun Dhawan and Sharvari Wagh to headline Luka Chuppi 2. Both actors have reportedly given their preliminary approval and are expected to formally sign on once the script is finalised in the coming months. ## The report further said that the sequel will be different from the original movie, with a supernatural twist in its comedic narrative. It will retain the humorous tone but will have an entirely different storyline from the first movie, which was centred on a couple navigating a live-in relationship complicated by the arrival of their traditional families. ## While the director's name is not revealed yet, Luka Chuppi 2 will reportedly be directed by one of the associates of Laxman Utekar who directed the first film. The upcoming film will mark Varun and Sharvari's first film together, although they both are part of Maddock's Horror Comedy universe. ## The shoot of Luka Chuppi 2 is expected to begin early next year after Varun and Sharvari wrap up their current commitments. Meanwhile, Maddock's Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, is set to begin production next month for a 2026 release. ## Stay tuned...

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Deepika Padukone Exits Prabhas-fronted 'Spirit'?
384 days ago
Bollywood

Deepika Padukone Exits Prabhas-fronted 'Spirit'?

Mumbai, May 22 - Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's highly-awaited Pan India movie Spirit with superstar Prabhas, seems to have a major casting shift after Deepika Padukone reportedly exited the film for some reason. ## It is said that Deepika was officially on board to play the female lead role, but has now been dropped from the film. According to the report by Bollywood Hungama, SRV got the shock of his life when Deepika Padukone refused to shoot for more than 6 hours a day for Spirit. ## Apart from the shooting hours, Deepika, through her agency, reportedly demanded an amendment to the contract. Their point of contention was simple - if the shoot extends beyond 100 days, Deepika will have to be paid extra for every single day of the shoot beyond the commitment on paper. ## The report further states that director Vanga, along with the producers, tried their best to sort out the issues, but the actress refused to bow down, eventually leading Vanga to drop the Kalki actress from the movie. He is now looking to recast for the part. ## Interestingly, Deepika had earlier turned down the offer as the shooting timelines did not match due to her pregnancy. However, due to a delay in the shoot, SRV approached her again, and this time, she agreed to come on board, before she was dropped again. ## The film is produced by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures. The shoot of the movie is expected to commence in the next few months. ## Stay tuned...

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Director Om Raut Teams Up With Dhanush For A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's Biopic
384 days ago
Bollywood

Director Om Raut Teams Up With Dhanush For A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's Biopic

Mumbai, May 21 - Director Om Raut has finally announced his next film after the hugely disappointing Adipurush (2023). He has teamed up with Tamil star Dhanush for the biopic of former President of India, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who is also known as ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ. ## Dhanush will essay the role of Abdul Kalam in the film titled Kalam - ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ, which was announced at the Cannes Film Festival. It will be produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Abhishek Agarwal, and Anil Sankara under the banner of T-Series, Abhishek Agarwal Arts, and AK Entertainments. ## From Rameswaram to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the journey of a legend beginsโ€ฆIndiaโ€™s Missile Man is coming to the silver screen.Dream big. Rise higher. ๐ŸŒ #KALAM - ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ@dhanushkraja @omraut #BhushanKumar @AbhishekOfficl @AAArtsOfficialโ€ฆ pic.twitter.com/7IqefAdp91— T-Series (@TSeries) May 21, 2025 ## Om Raut last directed Pan India superstar Prabhas-fronted epic historical drama, Adipurush, which was based on Ramayana. While the film grossed approximately 400 crores worldwide, it received huge criticism for the portrayal of Ramayana characters. ## Stay tuned...

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'Hera Pheri 3' Producers Take Legal Action Against Paresh Rawal
386 days ago
Bollywood

'Hera Pheri 3' Producers Take Legal Action Against Paresh Rawal

Mumbai, May 20 - The third instalment of the iconic Hera Pheri franchise has been the talk of the town for the last few days for the wrong reasons. While the fans were excited for the movie, veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who has been a big part of the franchise, shocked everyone by announcing his exit from the upcoming movie. ## It was reported that Rawal exited Hera Pheri 3 due to creative differences; however, he later clarified that his decision to exit the film is for some other reasons. It is said that the paperwork for the film was done, hence, Rawal's action came as a massive shock to the team. ## Now, according to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the producers of Hera Pheri 3 โ€“ Cape of Good Films have sent a legal notice to Paresh Rawal claiming damages worth Rs 25 crore, for the amount invested in the film, that is now lost due to his unprofessional behaviour.## As per the report, "Cape of Good Films had procured the rights of Hera Pheri 3 from multiple stakeholders, and even repaid all the debts existing on the film. Paresh Rawal's unprofessional behaviour has cost a bomb to the film". ## "All the amounts invested by Cape of Good Films, to make a debt-free product, were done only after the OG trio of Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty had agreed to be a part of the third Hera Pheri film. In fact, Hera Pheri 3 also went on floors as the team reunited to shoot for an extremely funny announcement video", the report further stated.## The makers have decided to consider Rawal's decision as unprofessional and uncalled for, and sent him a legal notice, demanding 25 crore to pay for the losses they have suffered due to his action. While the exact reason for his departure remains a mystery, he was reportedly paid in advance and paid more than his market value, as per his demand. ## The film will be directed by Priyadarshan and it is scheduled to go on floors by early 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan-fronted Dadasaheb Phalke's Biopic With Director Rajkumar Hirani Gets A Release Date
386 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan-fronted Dadasaheb Phalke's Biopic With Director Rajkumar Hirani Gets A Release Date

Mumbai, May 20 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan delighted the fans by announcing his reunion with director Rajkumar Hirani for the biopic of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is known as the father of Indian cinema. The celebrated duo had previously collaborated on the blockbuster films like 3 Idiots (2009) and PK (2014). ## The actor-director duo of Aamir and Hirani has quietly been developing this project for some years, and now, they are set to take it on the floors by the end of this year. According to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, Aamir and Hirani are targeting April 30, 2027, for the film's release. ## The release date aligns with Phalke's 157th birth anniversary, and the makers aim to deliver an unparalleled cinematic experience chronicling the origins of Indian cinema. Pre-production will reportedly begin in October as the plan is to wrap it up by mid-2026, allowing sufficient time for intensive post-production work, including intricate VFX. ## It is said that Aamir will undergo extensive preparation, including dialect coaching and other forms of specialised training, to accurately portray the role of Dadasaheb Phalke. He will start preparation shortly after the release of Sitaare Zameen Par, which debuts on June 20. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 3' Is In Early Development
386 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'OMG 3' Is In Early Development

Mumbai, May 20 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's social comedy drama OMG (Oh My God) has established itself as one of India's most successful film franchises. The series has two films so far, which emerged as big hits at the box office while delivering important messages. ## According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, Akshay Kumar and director Amit Rai have already started working on OMG 3. It is said that Rai had accompanied Akshay Kumar to Kerala for the last leg of Bhooth Bagla to discuss the third instalment of OMG. ## As per the report, Amit Rai has multiple ideas for the upcoming film, and he discussed all the plot points with Akshay Kumar throughout the stay. "The duo brainstormed on all the ideas and also discussed possible new routes that could be taken in OMG 3. The intent is to continue with the most loved franchise, and take the third part on floors in 2026", says the report.## The makers understand the huge responsibility on their shoulders, hence, they are in no hurry to just rush through the process of OMG 3. They are expected to start working on the script soon, and if all goes well, the film may go on floors by the second half of 2026. ## Meanwhile, Akshay has multiple films lined up for release. He will next be seen in Housefull 5, which is scheduled to hit the big screen on June 5 this year. After this, he has Jolly LLB 3 in September this year, followed by Bhooth Bangla (April 2026) and Welcome 3 (2026). He has also played a cameo role in the Pan India movie, Kannappa, which releases on June 27 this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' Shoot Completed
388 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's 'Bhooth Bangla' Shoot Completed

Mumbai, May 18 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has wrapped up shooting for director Priyadarshan's horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla. The film is produced by Ekta Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Cape of Good Films and Wide Angle Creations. ## Akshay shared a video clip which features him and actress Wamiqa Gabbi while filming for a song and announced the wrap on the film. ## "And that's a wrap on #BhoothBangla! My seventh madcap adventure with the ever-inventive Priyadarshan sir, my second outing with the unstoppable Ektaa Kapoor, and my first but hopefully not the last, magical journey with the ever-surprising Wamiqa. Grateful for the madness, the magic, and the memories", Akshay wrote. ## The film also stars Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Manoj Joshi, Mithila Palkar, and Sharman Joshi, among others, in prominent roles. It is a VFX-heavy film and will be released in theatres worldwide on April 2, 2026. ## And thatโ€™s a wrap on #BhoothBangla ! My seventh madcap adventure with the ever-inventive @priyadarshandir sir, my second outing with the unstoppable @EktaaRKapoor , and my first but hopefully not the last, magical journey with the ever-surprising Wamiqa. Grateful for theโ€ฆ pic.twitter.com/RtC8s2nN6R— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) May 18, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan Locks His Next Film After 'Sikandar'
389 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan Locks His Next Film After 'Sikandar'

Mumbai, May 17 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has locked his next film after the recently released Sikandar, which underperformed at the box office. The actor has been in talks with multiple directors, including Kabir Khan and Ali Abbas Zafar, but he has prioritised Apoorva Lakhia's army-based film. ## There have been reports that Salma and Apoorva will team up for the first time for a film about the Galwan Valley clash between India and China. According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the film is based on the novel India's Most Fearless 3, set against the backdrop of the 2020 Galwan Valley Conflict. ## "Apoorva Lakhia and Salman Khan are all set to start shooting for the film from July 2025. It will be shot in Ladakh and Mumbai, over a period of 70 days. It features Salman Khan as an army officer in a full-fledged film for the first time in his career, and he will be joined by 3 other actors from the younger generation", says that report.## Apart from Lakhiya, Salman Khan is also discussing a film with director Kabir Khan, who previously collaborated with the Sultan star for Ek Tha Tiger (2012), Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Tubelight (2017). However, despite Salman's willingness, the duo's 4th collaboration won't be Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2. ## "Kabir Khan is against sequels, and doesnโ€™t want to touch a classic like Bajrangi Bhaijaan. He has pitched an original, larger-than-life drama to Salman, and the actor is considering that as a follow-up to Apoorva Lakhia, but nothing is confirmed at the moment", the report further stated. ## Stay tuned...

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'Hera Pheri 3' Is In Big Trouble, Again
389 days ago
Bollywood

'Hera Pheri 3' Is In Big Trouble, Again

Mumbai, May 17 - Over the last few years, Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, and Paresh Rawal's comedy entertainer Hera Pheri 3 has been the centre of media attraction, for all the right as well as wrong reasons. The film was officially confirmed, but without any clarity on when it would start. ## For the last few weeks, the chatter around the film has picked up, and it is said that the mahurat shot took place recently. Suneil Shetty confirmed that the makers would release an announcement video in May, but the latest development has once again put the movie in deep trouble. ## According to the latest report by Bollywood Hungama, veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who has been an integral part of the franchise, has walked out of Hera Pheri 3 due to creative differences with the makers. The actor has also reportedly confirmed the development. ## Paresh Rawal essays the role of Baburao Ganpatrao Apte. This character has a crazy fan base and is also one of the reasons why the franchise achieved cult status. Interestingly, Rawal had himself confirmed a couple of weeks ago that Hera Pheri 3 would start soon, but now, he has quit the project, leaving fans disheartened. ## There was a time when Akshay Kumar was out of the movie, but he returned to the franchise after massive fans' demand. The industry insiders are reportedly hopeful that something like that will happen, and Rawal will make his return to this iconic film series. ## Stay tuned...

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