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Yash and Sunny Deol's Shoot Details In Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' Revealed
638 days ago
Bollywood

Yash and Sunny Deol's Shoot Details In Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' Revealed

Mumbai, September 10 - Director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana is the biggest Indian film in the making and the shoot for the same is happening at a brisk pace with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. It is easily the most anticipated film with a stellar cast attached to it. ## Recently, it was reported that Ranbir Kapoor would be playing a dual role in the movie as Lord Ram and Maharshi Parsuram. The actor has already completed 90% of his work on Ramayana: Part One. Now, according to the report by Pinkvilla, superstar Yash, who plays the role of Raavan, will start shooting for this epic in December this year. ## It is said that Yash has undergone several look tests for his character in Ramayana and is all set to start shooting in December 2024 after completing a major chunk of his next, the Geethu Mohandas-directed Toxic. The KGF star is excited to explore one of the most complex characters from Ramayana. ## Yash will continue shooting for Ramayana: Part One till the first quarter of 2025 and sometime in mid-year, he will shoot for the combination scene with Ranbir. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol will start filming for the movie in the summer of 2024 after completing Border 2. He is playing the role of Lord Hanuman and has allotted bulk dates for the same. ## Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in partnership with Yash's Monster Mind Creations with a budget of $100 million. The entire shoot of the film is expected to be wrapped by August 2025 and VFX work for the same is going on in full swing on the already shot part. It will have a grand global release in 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Kajal Aggarwal Joins The Cast of Salman Khan-Fronted 'Sikandar'
638 days ago
Bollywood

Kajal Aggarwal Joins The Cast of Salman Khan-Fronted 'Sikandar'

Mumbai, September 10 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan teamed with director AR Murugadoss for an action drama film, titled Sikandar. The movie, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, has Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead alongside Sathyaraj and Pratik Babbar. ## According to the latest reports, Kajal Aggarwal has also joined the stellar cast of Sikandar. The details of her role are not yet known. It will be the first time Kajal will share screen space with Salman Khan in Sikandar which is scheduled to be released on Eid 2025. ## Sikandar also marks director AR Murugadoss's highly anticipated return to Hindi cinema after an eight-year hiatus following Akira (2016). Meanwhile, the shoot of the film is going on at a brisk pace and as per reports, Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna will head to Europe by the end of this year to shoot a few songs. ## Kajal Aggarwal, on the other hand, has a couple of films in the pipeline. She has a Bollywood drama film, Uma ready for release along with Indian 3 which will release early next year. The actress was recently seen in Indian 2 and Satyabhama. ## Stay tuned...

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The Sequel To 'Sanam Teri Kasam' Is Officially Announced
638 days ago
Bollywood

The Sequel To 'Sanam Teri Kasam' Is Officially Announced

Mumbai, September 10 - Actors Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane's 2016 romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam might not have performed well at the box office, but it received acclaim for its music and performances back in the day that it is considered one of the best romance dramas in Bollywood. ## 8 years after Sanam Teri Kasam, the movie is getting a sequel with Harshvardhan Rane returning to reprise his role. The movie was officially announced on Tuesday (September 10) with Deepak Mukut of Soham Rockstar Entertainment producing it. ## While the makers haven't announced officially yet, it is said that the director duo of Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru will also be returning to helm Sanam Teri Kasam 2 which will go on floors soon. It is not yet clear whether the sequel will be a fresh story or will take place immediately after the first movie in which, Mawra Hussain, who played the female lead, died. ## More details will be announced soon.## Sanam Teri Kasam 2 is officially happening! After the epic love story of the first film, we're back with more! Stay tuned for updates! #SanamTeriKasam2 @deepakmukut @hunarmukut #HarshvardhanRane #SohamRockstarEntertainment #SREMusic #DeepakMukut #SanamTeriKasam2ComingSoon pic.twitter.com/uSDOtMYU8s— Soham Rockstar Entertainment (@SohamRockstrEnt) September 10, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Ranbir Kapoor To Play A Double Role In Nitesh Tiwari's Epic 'Ramayana': Report
639 days ago
Bollywood

Ranbir Kapoor To Play A Double Role In Nitesh Tiwari's Epic 'Ramayana': Report

Mumbai, September 9 - Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is doing the biggest film of his career in the form of director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana. The movie also stars superstar Yash along with Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol, among many others. ## It is known to everyone that Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram, and now, according to the latest report by Peeping.com, the Brahmastra star will be donning a double role in the film. Apart from playing Lord Ram, Ranbir will also play Maharishi Parashuram. ## It is said that Ranbir's dual role aligns with the fact that both Ram and Parashuram are avatars of Lord Vishnu. The actor will reportedly have a completely distinct and unrecognizable look as Parashuram who holds a brief but significant importance in the epic.## The report also states that the legendary Amitabh Bachchan has also joined the ensemble cast of Ramayana. Big B will reportedly lend his voice to the divine bird Jatayu, who loses his wings and life during a confrontation with Ravana while attempting to rescue Goddess Sita during her abduction.## The 2-part epic is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in partnership with Yash's Monster Mind Creations with a budget of $100 million. It stars Ranbir as Lord Ram, alongside Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Lankesh, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Laxman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, and Arun Govil as Dashrath, among others. ## The shoot of Ramayana is currently going at a brisk pace and is expected to be wrapped by November this year. It is heavy on VFX project and the first part will have a grand release in 2026. The makers are treating it with the due care and reverence that it deserves, presenting it in such a way that Indian hearts will swell with pride.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Teases A New Film Announcement
641 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar Teases A New Film Announcement

Mumbai, September 7 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar continues to be busy with back-to-back films despite the underperformance at the box office. He has multiple films in the pipeline, including a few of the most anticipated films like Jolly LLB 3, Welcome 3, and Housefull 5.## Now, Akshay has teased a new film announcement on his birthday on September 9. On Saturday, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the actor took to social media to drop a mysterious motion poster and teased that a big announcement coming our way on his birthday. ## Recently, it was reported that the official announcement of Akshay's fantasy horror-comedy film with director Priyadarshan would come out on September 9. The reports say that the latest tease by Akshay is about his film with the blockbuster director. ## The motion poster for an untitled project features an ominous metal evil face against a backdrop of royal red curtains. "Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🙏 What could be better than a day like today to hint at something special coming your way? ✨ The reveal is set for my birthday 🎉 Stay tuned!", the actor wrote. ## Ganpati Bappa Morya! 🙏 What could be better than a day like today to hint at something special coming your way? ✨ The reveal is set for my birthday 🎉 Stay tuned! #SpecialAnnouncement pic.twitter.com/tTRu5Tv1NJ— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 7, 2024 ##

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Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra' Unveils Captivating First Look Posters
643 days ago
Bollywood

Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra' Unveils Captivating First Look Posters

Mumbai, September 5 - Bollywood star Alia Bhatt will next be seen in the action drama film Jigra which will be her first big screen release since Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in July 2023. Jigra is directed by Vasan Bala and produced by Alia's Eternal Sunshine Productions and Dharma Productions. ## The movie stars Alia Bhatt in the lead role alongside Vedang Raina. On Thursday (September 5), the makers dropped the captivating first-look posters of the film. One of the posters features an armed Alia Bhatt in the foreground and Vedang Raina's silhouette shot in the backdrop. ## Both the posters seem to be the reflection of a single shot taken from the front and back side where Alia is facing the camera in one and is against the second. It is one of the first kinds of films for the National Award-winning actress who is once again looking impressive. ## Jigra is a tale of a sister who will go to extreme lengths to protect her brother. It is scheduled to be released on October 11 on the occasion of Dussehra. ## “Kahaani bahut lambi hai aur bhai ke paas waqt bahut bahut kam”#Jigra in cinemas 11th October.#KaranJohar @apoorvamehta18 #ShaheenBhatt @somenmishra0 #VedangRaina @Vasan_Bala @MARIJKEdeSOUZA @grishah #DebashishIrengbam @Viacom18Studios @DharmaMovies @EternalSunProd… pic.twitter.com/Fh05HeqyZC— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) September 5, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Farhan Akhtar To Headline Indo-China War Movie '120 Bahadur'
644 days ago
Bollywood

Farhan Akhtar To Headline Indo-China War Movie '120 Bahadur'

Mumbai, September 4 - Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment have teamed up with Amit Chandrra's Trigger Happy Studios to announce a war movie, titled 120 Bahadur. The film will be headlined by Farhan Akhtar and directed by Razneesh Razy Ghai. ## 120 Bahadur delves into the heroics of Maj Shaitan Singh PVC and the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, is set against the backdrop of the 1962 Indo-China War and draws inspiration from the historic Battle of Rezang La. ## "What they accomplished will never be forgotten. It is an absolute privilege to bring you the story of Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC and the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon regiment. Famously known as the Battle of Rezang La, fought on the 18th of November 1962 during the Indo-China war, it is a story of remarkable courage, heroism and selflessness shown by our men in uniform against all odds".## "We are grateful to the Indian Army for their support in bringing this incredible tale of valour to the screen. We embark today to make this film in all humility and with the utmost respect to those we represent", Akhtar wrote on X while sharing the first-look motion poster.## What they accomplished will never be forgotten.It is an absolute privilege to bring you the story of Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC and the soldiers of Charlie company, 13 Kumaon regiment.Famously known as the Battle of Rezang La, fought on the 18th of November 1962 during the… pic.twitter.com/Oovljp0AOP— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 4, 2024 ## The production kicked off today (September 4) in Ladakh, with makers unveiling two captivating motion posters featuring Farhan Akhtar in the role of Maj Shaitan Singh PVC. Akhtar's portrayal of the courageous Major promises to offer a profound tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of India’s armed forces during this critical period.## Stay tuned...

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Stree 2 vs Jawan Day Wise Domestic Box Office Comparison
645 days ago
Bollywood

Stree 2 vs Jawan Day Wise Domestic Box Office Comparison

Mumbai, September 3 - Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao-fronted horror-comedy scripted history and becomes the highest-grossing single-language movie ever at the Indian box office. It has beaten Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan (582.31 crores net) to achieve this massive milestone. Here is the day-wise Hindi language domestic box office comparison of Stree 2 vs Jawan (in net collection)DayStree 2JawanDay 1₹ 60.30 Cr (incl. previews)₹ 65.50 CrDay 2₹ 31.40 Cr₹ 46.23 CrDay 3₹ 43.85 Cr₹ 68.72 CrDay 4₹ 55.90 Cr₹ 71.63 CrDay 5₹ 38.10 Cr₹ 30.50 CrDay 6₹ 25.80 Cr₹ 24.00 CrDay 7₹ 19.50 Cr₹ 21.30 CrDay 8₹ 16.80 Cr₹ 20.10 CrDay 9₹ 17.50 Cr₹ 18.10 CrDay 10₹ 33.00 Cr₹ 30.10 CrDay 11₹ 42.40 Cr₹ 34.26 CrDay 12₹ 18.50 Cr₹ 14.25 CrDay 13₹ 11.75 Cr₹ 12.90 CrDay 14₹ 9.75 Cr₹ 8.60 CrDay 15₹ 8.50 Cr₹ 7.25 CrDay 16₹ 8.50 Cr₹ 7.10 CrDay 17₹ 16.50 Cr₹ 11.50 CrDay 18₹ 22.00 Cr₹ 13.90 CrDay 19₹ 6.75 Cr₹ 4.90 CrDay 20₹ 5.50 Cr₹ 4.40 CrDay 21₹ 5.60 Cr₹ 4.45 CrDay 22₹ 5.35 Cr₹ 5.81 CrDay 23₹ 4.50 Cr₹ 4.90 CrDay 24₹ 8.50 Cr₹ 8.27 CrDay 25₹ 11.00 Cr₹ 9.12 CrDay 26₹ 3.25 Cr₹ 6.65 CrDay 27₹ 3.10 Cr₹ 1.95 CrDay 28₹ 3.00 Cr₹ 1.86 CrDay 29₹ 2.75 Cr₹ 1.78 CrDay 30₹ 3.35 Cr₹ 1.10 CrDay 31₹ 5.40 Cr₹ 2.30 CrDay 32₹ 6.75 Cr₹ 2.90 CrDay 33₹ 3.00 Cr₹ 0.85 CrDay 34₹ 2.50 Cr₹ 0.80 CrDay 35₹ 2.00 Cr₹ 0.77 CrDay 36₹ 1.65 Cr₹ 0.75 CrDay 37₹ 5.00 Cr₹ 4.75 CrDay 38₹ 3.65 Cr₹ 1.51 CrDay 39₹ 5.00 Cr₹ 2.09 CrDay 40₹ 1.35 Cr₹ 0.74 CrDay 41₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 0.60 CrDay 42₹ 1.25 Cr₹ 0.50 CrDay 43₹ 1.10 Cr₹ 0.40 CrTotal₹ 582.60 Cr₹ 580.09 Cr Both Stree 2 and Jawan had a Thursday release during Independence Day and Krishna Janmashtami, respectively. Jawan dominated the opening weekend as compared to Stree 2; however, the latest blockbuster showed a better hold as compared to the SRK-fronted after that, and that kept the former in the race to emerge as the biggest Hindi grosser. Stree 2 outscored Jawan's lifetime Hindi total on its 43rd day to become the biggest Hindi as well as the single language grosser in India. The movie is still holding firmly and is heading towards the 600 crores net mark. Stay tuned...

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Kangana Ranaut Determine To Release Uncut Version of 'Emergency' Amid Censor Delay
646 days ago
Bollywood

Kangana Ranaut Determine To Release Uncut Version of 'Emergency' Amid Censor Delay

Mumbai, September 2 - Kangana Ranaut-fronted biographical drama film Emergency has been postponed. The movie, directed and headlined by Kangana, was supposed to hit the big screens on September 6 but a delay in the censor certificate has pushed it back by a week or two. ## The film has been facing hurdles ever since the trailer was released. The makers are getting death threats for allegedly defaming the Sikh community. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) was expected to clear the film but has delayed the certificate as they are asking makers to cut some scenes. ## However, despite all the challenges, Kangana remains determined to release the uncut version and seems in no mood to compromise the authenticity of the film. During a recent podcast interview, the actress said that she has made the film with a lot of pride and integrity and that's the reason she doesn't want to release the compromised version. The actress is also open to going to court if CBFC doesn't clear the film soon.## She is determined to release uncut version of #Emergency , chahe court kyu na jaana pde #KanganaRanaut pic.twitter.com/O2UsxxrhC2— VAIBHAV 🇮🇳 (@BhaktWine) September 1, 2024 ## Produced by Manikarnika Films in association with Zee Studios, the movie is based on the true events of The Emergency in India, a 21-month period from 1975 to 1977 when Prime Minister Indira Gandhi had a state of emergency across the country by citing internal and external threats to the country.## The film stars Ranaut as the former Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi along with Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, Mahima Chaudhry, Milind Soman, and Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles as the different political figures.## Stay tuned...

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Salman Khan's Film With Director Atlee Confirmed
646 days ago
Bollywood

Salman Khan's Film With Director Atlee Confirmed

Mumbai, September 2 - Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and Tamil director Atlee Kumar are teaming up for the first time for a Pan India movie. There have been reports about the collaboration for quite some now and according to Peepingmoon.com, the movie has officially been confirmed.## The yet untitled movie is a 2-hero project and has been in discussion since last year. Salman was intrigued by the outline of the story and asked director Atlee to develop a full script before furthering their discussions. Recently, the Jawan director narrated the script to Salman, for which he immediately gave his approval. ## As reported recently, Atlee approached Kamal Haasan to play the parallel lead and is now waiting for his approval before kicking off pre-production for this mega project. The report also states that Salman is personally speaking with Haasan to convince him to join, and there might soon be a joint narration with them.## The film in question is said to be Atlee's most ambitious and challenging project to date. The film presents unique difficulties, not just due to the involvement of the two iconic superstars but also because of the complex and layered storyline, and Atlee is determined to make it worth remembering the cinematic experience to the audience. ## The pre-production is expected to kick-start by October this year while Atlee intends to start regular shoot by January 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar's Horror-Comedy Film With Director Priyadarshan To Be Announced On September 9 With First Look Motion Poster: Report
646 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar's Horror-Comedy Film With Director Priyadarshan To Be Announced On September 9 With First Look Motion Poster: Report

Mumbai, September 2 - One of the most-anticipated reunions of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan has been in the news for quite some time now. While the movie, which is said to be a horror-comedy, was verbally confirmed by the duo on a couple of occasions, the official announcement of the same hasn't been made yet.## Over the last few days, there have been rumours about the potential film announcement on Akshay's birthday on September 9. According to the latest report in Mid-Day, the Bhool Bhualiyaa duo's next film is expected to be officially announced on September 9 with the first look motion poster.## It is said that Priyadarshan has been working tirelessly to bring this project to life and the director recently reportedly visited Mumbai to finalize the motion poster. The horror fantasy film with humour will be produced by Ekta Kapoor. ## In a previous interview, Priyadarshan had said that his upcoming movie with Akshay will be a fantasy horror, in the backdrop of black magic, the oldest superstition of India. It is said that Akshay Kumar will be playing a charming character who finds himself entangled in a love triangle with three women in the film.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Stree 2' Scores Biggest Third Weekend In Hindi
647 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Stree 2' Scores Biggest Third Weekend In Hindi

Mumbai, September 1 - Maddock Films' horror-comedy Stree 2 is a one-horse race at the box office with no competition at all. The movie continues to be the first choice of moviegoers which leads to explosive third weekend collection domestically. ##' The Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rai-fronted blockbuster scored a sensational 47 crores net collection in its third weekend after an estimated 21-22 crores net on Sunday. With this, it has scored the biggest third weekend ever in Hindi, beating Baahubali 2's approximately 42.50 crores net.## Stree 2's total India net collection is around 480 crores after 18 days and it will be breaking into the magical box office club of 500 crores net by the end of this week. It will be the first Bollywood movie of 2024 to enter the 500-crore club. ## As said, Stree 2 is chasing history at the box office. The movie is on track to beat Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan (582 crores net) to become the biggest Hindi grosser ever domestically. The lack of competition is helping its cause massively and it has another couple of weeks of free run to reach create history. ## Stay tuned...

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