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Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Sets For The Biggest Bollywood Release In India; Opening Day Box Office Expectations
438 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Sets For The Biggest Bollywood Release In India; Opening Day Box Office Expectations

Mumbai, March 29 - Superstar Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna's hugely-awaited action drama Sikandar is all set to hit the big screen on March 30, Sunday. The film, directed by AR Murugadoss, is releasing a day before Eid which falls on Monday, March 31. ## Sikandar is the first full-fledged release for Salman since Tiger 3 on Diwali 2023, and the makers are treating it as a big opportunity to score at the box office. According to the reports, Sajid Nadiadwala's production is set to be the biggest Bollywood release in India. ## It is said that Sikandar will be released on over 5500 screens across the country and will get 22,000+ shows, which is the highest ever for a Bollywood title. Currently, there are over 19K shows listed online, and around 3K more shows will be added in theatres where online booking is not available. ## The advance booking sales of Sikandar have been progressing at a slow pace, though it has picked up some momentum in the last day before release. As of 8 PM on March 29, the film has sold around 300K tickets worth around 9 crores gross (without block seats), which is currently the second biggest of 2025, behind Chhaava.## Though the advances of Sikandar are currently lagging behind Chhaava, it still has a chance to come close with a little push. Chhaava had a regular Friday release while Sikandar releases on Sunday, which gives it an advantage when it comes to spot booking, especially with the holiday on Monday. ## Chhaava opened with 31 crores net collection in Hindi, and Sikandar, which has bigger star power and a festive release, is likely to match or top this recent mega blockbuster. While the pre-sales trend indicates 25-30 crores net opening, Sikandar is expected to have strong spot booking, which is likely to take it past 30+ crores net and beyond, which is a good start. ## The film would have benefited more had it been a traditional Friday release, though the opening might not have been as big as its Sunday launch. Still, if the movie gets a positive reception, then it is sure to become one of the biggest Bollywood grossers of the year. ## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Dhamaal 4' And 'Ranger' Shoot Begins
439 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Dhamaal 4' And 'Ranger' Shoot Begins

Mumbai, March 28 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is gearing up for the exciting times ahead with back-to-back films. The actor's first movie of the year in a lead role, Raid 2, is slated to hit the big screen on May 1st, and a solid teaser of the same was launched on March 28 to kick start the promotion.## Apart from Raid 2, Ajay Devgn has Son of Sardaar 2 and De De Pyaar De 2, slated to release this year. Meanwhile, the Singham star has commenced the shooting of 2 of his most-awaited films, Dhamaal 4 and Ranger of the last few days. ## The 4th installment of the comedy franchise Dhamaal is expected to see some of the cast of Total Dhamaal. It is being directed by Indra Kumar and produced by T-Series in association with Ajay Devgn Films, Maruti International and Panorama Studios. It started shooting last week.## Ranger is the first of its kind film for Ajay and he has started the filming for the same on March 27. The movie is being directed by Mission Mangal director Jagan Shakti, and this wildlife action drama will see Ajay playing the role of a forest officer alongside Sanjay Dutt and Tamannah Bhatia in key roles. It is produced by Luv Films, Ajay Devgn Films, and Anand Pandit.## Both Dhamaal 4 and Ranger will be released in 2026, possibly joining a couple of other releases of the actor. Apart from these films, he has Drishyam 3, expected to start rolling later this year, and Golmaal 5, starting next year, in the pipeline.## Stay tuned...

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Kartik Aaryan's 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' Locks Valentine's Day Weekend 2026 Release
439 days ago
Bollywood

Kartik Aaryan's 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' Locks Valentine's Day Weekend 2026 Release

Mumbai, March 28 - Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan is all set to steal hearts once again with his next big romance venture, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, directed by the acclaimed Sameer Vidwans and produced under the prestigious banner of Dharma Productions in assoction with Namah Pictures.## On Friday (March 28), the makers confirmed that TMMTMTTM will be hitting the worldwide theatres on February 13, 2026, during the Valentine's Day weekend. The film marks Kartik's second film with director Vidwans after the 2023 hit film, Satyaprem Ki Katha.## The upcoming film promises to be a swoon-worthy romantic spectacle that’s already generating massive buzz. With Kartik's charm, a stellar team, and the perfect romantic release slot, this could be the ultimate love story to kick off 2026. Ananya Pandey is reportedly playing the female lead role opposite Kartik in the film. ## KARTIK AARYAN ARRIVES ON VALENTINE'S 2026 – 'TU MERI MAIN TERA, MAIN TERA TU MERI' RELEASE DATE LOCKED... #KartikAaryan's next film – a love story titled #TuMeriMainTeraMainTeraTuMeri – will arrive in *cinemas* on 13 Feb 2026 [#ValentineDay weekend].#SameerVidwans - who… pic.twitter.com/b6SsylD9ls— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 28, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan To Direct 'Krrish 4', To Be Produced By Aditya Chopra
439 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan To Direct 'Krrish 4', To Be Produced By Aditya Chopra

Mumbai, March 28 - Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan is all set to make his directorial debut with one of India's biggest films Krrish 4. The movie will feature Hrithik in the titular role, and the makers have partnered with Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films to produce it. ## Krrish 4 has been in the news for a long time, but due to a high budget, the movie wasn't moving forward. Recently, filmmaker Rakesh Roshan confirmed that the script work of the movie is almost completed and they would be announcing it very soon. ## The movie was supposed to be directed by Siddharth Anand, but he recently parted ways to focus on Shah Rukh Khan's King. Rakesh Roshan has confirmed that it will be directed by his son Hrithik, who has lived, breathed and dreamt about this franchise since its inception with him. ## The senior Roshan revealed that producer Aditya Chopra convinced Hrithik to sit in the director's chair. He further said that he couldn't be more prouder to see him wear the director's hat for a film that means the world to us as a family. ## The script of Krrish 4 has reportedly been locked, and the pre-production work has begun in full swing. The makers are aiming to take the film on floors by early 2026. Rakesh Roshan is confident that the duo of Hrithik and Aditya Chopra will turn Krrish 4 into a theatrical experience that has never been made in India, as his dream is to make India proud globally with a larger-than-life experience like Krrish 4.## Meanwhile, Hrithik will next be seen in Yash Raj Films' War 2, also starring Jr. NTR in the lead role. It is scheduled to be released on August 14, 2025, in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

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Blockbuster 'Kesari 2' Teaser Generates 40+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours
442 days ago
Bollywood

Blockbuster 'Kesari 2' Teaser Generates 40+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours

Mumbai, March 25 - Dharma Productions' biographical drama Kesari Chapter 2 first teaser was launched on March 24 and it has been met with a unanimous positive reception all around. It stars superstar Akshay Kumar in the lead role alongside R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. ## Kesari 2 is based on the life of C Sankaran Nair, a lawyer who fought for the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The teaser tragically reflects on the painful historical incident and shows the bravery of a man who shook the British empire.## The reception to the teaser has been blockbuster and according to the makers, it generated 40+ million views across social media platforms in the first 24 hours. On Dharma Productions' YouTube channel, the teaser scored 16.67 million views and 255K likes in the first full day. ## Directed by debutante director Karan Singh Tyagi and produced by Dharma Productions in association with Cape Of Good Films & Leo Media Collective, Kesari 2 is the dark horse of 2025 as far as the box office is concerned. The teaser has generated much-needed hype and if the trailer is as good as the teaser, then the movie is sure to take an excellent opening upon its release on April 18. ## The internet is ROARING with this REVOLUTIONARY story!🔥#KesariChapter2 teaser out now - https://t.co/hnJvsA3d2GIn cinemas 18th April, worldwide. pic.twitter.com/wh9JVINkhE— Dharma Productions (@DharmaMovies) March 25, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Trailer Scores A Huge 81+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours
442 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Trailer Scores A Huge 81+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours

Mumbai, March 24 - The hugely-anticipated trailer of superstar Salman Khan's action drama Sikandar was launched on March 23 and it received a blockbuster response across social media platforms with one of the highest viewership for an Indian movie of the year. ## The trailer of Sikandar has been trending at number 1 on YouTube in the first 24 hours, it generated 48+ million views on the platform. Overall, the trailer scored 81+ million views in the first full day across all social media platforms, according to the makers. ## Apart from the huge viewership, the response to the trailer is largely positive which has almost confirmed the massive opening at the box office. The advance sales of Sikandar will open on March 25 and it will target the biggest pre-sales as well as the opening for a Bollywood movie of the year. ## Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under the banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Sikandar stars Salman Khan in the title role alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar in prominent roles. It will hit the big screen on March 30, a day before the Eid festival. ## #SikandarTrailer has crossed 81 MILLION+ views in 24 hours and we couldn't be more grateful! ♥️🙏🏻 Milte hai Eid par! ♥️ Trailer OUT NOW🔥 https://t.co/EXjaFErwjj Advance Booking Opens on 25th March! @BeingSalmanKhan In #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by… pic.twitter.com/UVqhTH75Dj— Nadiadwala Grandson (@NGEMovies) March 24, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Emraan Hashmi Announces 'Awarapan 2' With Release Date
443 days ago
Bollywood

Emraan Hashmi Announces 'Awarapan 2' With Release Date

Mumbai, March 24 - In a surprising turn of events and the rumours of the re-release of Awarapan, Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi has announced the sequel to his cult classic romance action drama on the occasion of his birthday. ## Awarapan is one of the most loved films of Emraan Hashmi and its popularity over the years makes it a cult classic. For the last few weeks, there have been rumours that the makers would re-release it amid the growing demand but the team has treated the fans with a bigger surprise by announcing Awarapan 2. ## The film will be produced by Mukesh Bhatt and Vishesh Bhatt under the banner of Vishesh Films. It is not yet confirmed if Mohit Suri, who directed the original film, will return to helm the sequel. The makers have teased that it will be the continuation of the first part and will hit the big screen on April 3, 2026. ## Bas mujhe kuch aur der zinda rakh… #Awarapan2 in cinemas, 3rd April 2026.#Awarapan2 @VisheshB7 @Visheshfilms #MukeshBhatt #VisheshFilms pic.twitter.com/f0wt2MOH8Y— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) March 24, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Advance Booking Update
443 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan's 'Sikandar' Advance Booking Update

Mumbai, March 23 - Superstar Salman Khan's much-awaited action drama Sikandar is all set to hit the big screens on March 30, Sunday, a day before the Eid festival. The trailer of the movie was launched on Sunday at an event in Mumbai and it has been receiving wide praise. ## Directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar is one of the marquee Bollywood releases of the year and as per the latest development, the advance booking for the same will be opened on March 25, Tuesday. The pre-sales are expected to open with a bang and the movie will look to score one of the best advances of the year. ## Sikandar is the second back-to-back film by Salman Khan to release on Sunday, letting go of the weekend advantage. Earlier, the actor's spy action thriller Tiger 3 was released on Sunday on the occasion of Diwali 2023 and took the opening of over 44 crores net. The latest blockbuster is expected to repeat or better Tiger 3 opening. ## The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment in association with Salman Khan Films. The film stars Salman Khan in the titular role, alongside Rashmika Mandanna, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Sharman Joshi, and Prateik Babbar in prominent roles.## Stay tuned...

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CBI Files Closure Report In Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's Death Case
444 days ago
Bollywood

CBI Files Closure Report In Actor Sushant Singh Rajput's Death Case

Mumbai, March 23 - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has concluded its investigation and has filed the closure report into the mysterious death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput, according to PTI. The report was submitted to a special court in Mumbai, which will now decide whether to accept it or order further investigation. ## Sushant Singh Rajput was found hanging in his apartment in Bandra, Mumbai, on June 14, 2020, at the age of 34. The CBI has determined that the actor's death was a case of suicide, with no evidence of foul play or criminal conspiracy. The CBI took over the case in August 2020 from the Bihar Police after the Supreme Court ordered it to conduct a thorough probe since there were conflicting reports of the Patna and Mumbai Police.## Subsequently, Sushant's father KK Singh lodged an FIR with the Patna Police in Bihar accusing actor Rhea Chakraborty and others of abetting his son's suicide. A counter-complaint by Chakraborty against Rajput's family was also investigated. The closure report addresses both cases, finding no substantiation for the allegations made by either party. Forensic experts from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) supported the CBI's conclusion.## The investigation involved recording statements from Chakraborty and others close to Rajput, as well as examining medical and forensic evidence, including a laptop, camera, and mobile phones. Despite extensive scrutiny, no evidence emerged to suggest anyone drove Rajput to suicide or that his death involved foul play. The report effectively clears Rhea Chakraborty, her family, and others named in the initial FIRs, ending a high-profile case that sparked widespread speculation and media attention.## The Mumbai Police had initially treated the death as a suicide, finding no signs of forced entry or a suicide note. However, the case gained significant traction after Rajput's family pursued legal action, leading to CBI involvement. While the closure report marks the agency's final stance, Rajput's family retains the option to file a protest petition if they disagree with the findings. The court's decision on the report will determine the next steps, if any, in this long-running investigation.## Stay tuned...

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Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' Teaser On Big Screen With Salman Khan's 'Sikandar'
446 days ago
Bollywood

Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' Teaser On Big Screen With Salman Khan's 'Sikandar'

Mumbai, March 20 - The sequel to Ajay Devgn's Raid is one of the most-anticipated Bollywood movies of the year and the makers are set to start a promotional campaign with the teaser a month before the film's release on May 1, 2025.## It was recently reported that the first teaser/trailer of Raid 2, directed byRaj Kumar Gupta, would be launched on Ajay Devgn's birthday on April 2 but as per the latest reports, it is likely a drop a few days earlier.## According to the report by Pinkvilla, the Raid 2 teaser will drop digitally towards the end of this month and it will be attached to the prints of superstar Salman Khan's much-awaited Sikandar on the big screen. Sikandar will be released on March 30. ## Raid 2 is produced by Panorama Studios and T-Series and the makers have reportedly struck a lucrative deal with the multiplex owners to screen the teaser. The team is confident that by reaching a large audience, the teaser will create hype ahead of the release of the film. ## Raid 2 is a face-off between Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh and it also stars Vaani Kapoor. ## Stay tuned...

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YRF Confirms 'War 2' Release Date Amid Postponement Rumours
451 days ago
Bollywood

YRF Confirms 'War 2' Release Date Amid Postponement Rumours

Mumbai, March 15 - Yash Raj Films has officially confirmed the release date of the highly-anticipated spy action thriller War 2 amid the rumours of its postponement. There were rumours that it might get postponed but the studio has put them to rest once and for all. ## Starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, War 2 will hit the big screens on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. Interestingly, this is the first time YRF has announced the War 2 release date on its social media platforms. Earlier, the studio confirmed the same through media and trade. ## The film is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra. The shoot of the movie has already been completed except for a song which has reportedly been delayed due to the leg injury of Hrithik Roshan. It will be done as soon as he recovers to call a wrap on the entire filming. ## Must say… you have set it up brilliantly even before we have started our marketing of #War2 🔥😎💥😱💪 ... there will be mayhem in cinemas on 14 August 2025, worldwide… 😈⚠️‼️🚨🤯 https://t.co/eVmQRLLJtG— Yash Raj Films (@yrf) March 16, 2025 ## The postponement rumours spread after it was reported that superstar Rajinikanth-fronted pan India movie Coolie which also features Aamir Khan in a cameo role, might release on August 14. Now, with the latest confirmation, it seems Coolie has to shift to a new date to avoid this clash. ## Stay tuned...

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Anurag Basu's 'Metro In Dino' Gets A New Release Date
455 days ago
Bollywood

Anurag Basu's 'Metro In Dino' Gets A New Release Date

Mumbai, March 12 - Director Anurag Basu's romantic drama Metro In Dino, an anthology of 4 different heartwarming stories of contemporary couples, is set to hit the big screens in July this year. It is the spiritual sequel to Basu's previous critically acclaimed hit film Life in a... Metro (2007).## The film has been pending for a long time and after multiple postponements, it has been confirmed to be released on July 4, 2025. The film stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Ali Fazal, and Fatima Sana Shaikh in leading roles.## Produced by T-Series and Anurag Basu Productions, Metro In Dino beautifully captures the essence of modern-day relationships, their complexities, joys, and bittersweet realities. It consists of four stories and all four stories are set to connect with each other at some point in the film.## ANURAG BASU - BHUSHAN KUMAR: 'METRO IN DINO' GETS NEW RELEASE DATE… #MetroInDino – directed by #AnuragBasu – will now arrive in *theatres* on a new date: 4 July 2025.Stars #AdityaRoyKapur, #SaraAliKhan, #AnupamKher, #NeenaGupta, #PankajTripathi, #KonkonaSenSharma, #AliFazal… pic.twitter.com/and2n2RKTc— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 12, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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