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Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani In Talks To Reunite For Their Third Film Together
393 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani In Talks To Reunite For Their Third Film Together

Mumbai, May 13 - Superstar Aamir Khan and maverick director Rajkumar Hirani are one of the most successful duos in the Bollywood cinema. They have collaborated on two films in the past, 3 Idiots (2009) and PK (2014), which not only became huge blockbusters but are also considered among the finest Bollywood films ever. ## According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the blockbuster combo is in talks to reunite for their third collaboration and the discussion is said to be in the advanced stage. "Rajkummar Hirani was toying with 3 ideas, and he has finally decided to move ahead with a subject. He discussed the same with Aamir Khan, and the actor has also loved the world that Raju is developing", says the report.## The report confirmed that both Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani have principally agreed on the film and are eyeing to take it on the floors by 2026. It will be the director's next directorial venture after the 2023 comedy drama Dunki, starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan. ## It is said that Hirani was also discussing a film each with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, but the dates didn't align with either of the two actors, due to their packed schedule. The film is expected to approach these two in the near future with the same films. ## Meanwhile, Aamir Khan is gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par, which is slated to hit the big screen on June 20. The trailer of the film will be launched on May 13, and this will lead a month-long promotion. ## Stay tuned...

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Anil Kapoor Joins Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's 'King'
394 days ago
Bollywood

Anil Kapoor Joins Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's 'King'

Mumbai, May 13 - Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's hugely anticipated action thriller King is getting bigger with each passing day, with its casting. The film will be directed by Siddharth Anand, who reunites with King Khan after the mega blockbuster Pathaan (2023). ## Recently, it was reported that Arshad Warsi joined the cast of King, and now, according to the latest report by Pinkvilla, veteran Anil Kapoor has also joined the film. He will reportedly play the role of SRK's mentor. "Shah Rukh Khan plays an assassin in King, Anil Kapoor will be seen as his handler", says the report.## "There were multiple actors considered for the part, but the team amicably feels that Anil Kapoor suits the role to the T. Anil Kapoor is also excited to collaborate with Shah Rukh Khan on this mega-budget actioner", the report further states.## The shoot of King will commence in Mumbai between the window of May 18 to May 20. The film will be shot over a 100-day period in India and abroad as the makers are eyeing to release it on the big screen worldwide in the last quarter of 2026.## "The film has been written keeping the theatrical sensibilities of the modern audience in mind, and presents Shah Rukh Khan like never before – raw and rooted. The action sequences, too, are designed balancing style with rawness", says the report.## The cast of King also includes Deepika Padukone, who plays the female lead alongside Abhishek Bachchan, Arshad Warsi, Suhana Khan, and Abhay Verma in prominent roles. It will be SRK's first film since Rajkumar Hirani's directorial Dunki (2023). ## Stay tuned...

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PVR-Inox Sues Maddock Films For Cancelling Theatrical Release of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'
396 days ago
Bollywood

PVR-Inox Sues Maddock Films For Cancelling Theatrical Release of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'

Mumbai, May 10 - National multiplex theatre chain, PVRINOX, has reportedly sued producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films for cancelling the theatrical release date of its romantic comedy drama Bhool Chuk Maaf at the last minute. ## A day before the film's release on May 9, Maddock Films and Amazon Prime issued a statement stating that the theatrical release of Bhool Chuk Maaf was called off aftermath of the ongoing border conflict between India and Pakistan. The studio announced that the movie would now be released directly on Prime Video on May 9. ## According to the report by Bollywood Hungama, PVR Inox has decided to take legal action against the production house for damages of Rs. 60 crores for non-playability of the movie. While Maddock stated the conflict as the reason behind the decision, the theatre alleged that the decision was taken due to poor advance booking. ## "PVR has submitted their case in the Bombay High Court. The matter became serious as all the contracts were signed, and then suddenly Maddock backed off. Hence, this is a case of breach of contract", says the report quoting a source. ## Directed by Karan Sharma, Bhool Chuk Maaf stars Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles. It is produced by Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios. ## Stay tuned...

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Kangana Ranaut To Make Hollywood Debut With A Horror Film
398 days ago
Hollywood

Kangana Ranaut To Make Hollywood Debut With A Horror Film

Mumbai, May 9 - Indian actor and politician Kangana Ranaut is all set to step into the Hollywood cinema as the National Award-winning actress has grabbed the leading role in the horror drama Blessed Be the Evil, reports Variety.## According to the report, Ranaut will star alongside Tyler Posey ("Teen Wolf") and Scarlet Rose Stallone ("Tulsa King") in the film. The production is set to begin this summer in New York, with producers specifically noting they chose U.S. locations to avoid recently announced Trump industry tariffs.## The film will be produced by Anurag Rudra ("New Me", "Tailing Pond") from a screenplay he co-wrote with Gatha Tiwary, president and founder of Lions Movies, which is producing the project. Both Rudra and Tiwary will serve as producers, with Wade Muller (“Elephant White") confirmed as director of photography.## The "Blessed Be the Evil" follows a Christian couple who, after experiencing a devastating miscarriage, purchase an abandoned farm with a dark past. Their love and faith are soon tested by a malevolent presence.## Stay tuned...

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'Kill' Director Nikhil Bhat In Talks For A Hollywood Superhero Movie
398 days ago
Bollywood

'Kill' Director Nikhil Bhat In Talks For A Hollywood Superhero Movie

Mumbai, May 8 - Critically acclaimed action thriller film Kill director Nikhil Bhat is reportedly in talks for a Hollywood superhero movie in a groundbreaking development for Indian cinema. ## According to the latest report by Peepingmoon.com, Bhat is in discussions with Universal Studios. It is still unclear if there have been any draft deal papers yet, but the report claims that negotiations have been underway for some time. ## The filmmaker is reportedly represented by the Hollywood talent agency WME (William Morris Endeavor), which is said to be negotiating the deal on his behalf. If it finalises, it will be a historic milestone for the filmmaker who won international acclaim for his movie, Kill. ## Apart from the superhero movie, Bhat is also reportedly working on a mainstream action entertainer for Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, which produced Kill. It will be interesting to see which film he takes up first, depending on how things progress. ## Stay tuned...

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Maddock Films Called Off Theatrical Release of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'
399 days ago
Bollywood

Maddock Films Called Off Theatrical Release of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'

Mumbai, May 8 - Maddock Films has called off the theatrical release of its comedy drama film Bhool Chuk Maaf in the light of recent events and heightened security drills across the nation. The movie was scheduled to hit the big screen on May 9. ## Bhool Chuk Maaf, starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the leading roles, will now be released directly on Amazon Prime Video on May 16, a week after its proposed theatrical release. The film is directed by Karan Sharma and produced by Maddock Films in association with Amazon MGM Studios.## The studio took to social media platforms to share the update and confirmed the direct-to-digital release of the movie on Prime Video. "While we were eagerly looking forward to celebrating this film with you in theatres, the spirit of the nation comes first", Maddock said.## The spirit of the nation comes first! 🇮🇳 Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf directly on @PrimeVideoIN, May 16 #BhoolChukMaafOnPrime pic.twitter.com/xfSjoFpVhy— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) May 8, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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'Brahmastra 2' To Be Ayan Mukerji's Next After 'War 2' And 'Dhoom 4'
399 days ago
Bollywood

'Brahmastra 2' To Be Ayan Mukerji's Next After 'War 2' And 'Dhoom 4'

Mumbai, May 7 — Bollywood filmmakers are shifting to the full franchise mode and lining up more sequels or threequels, which are becoming guaranteed box office winners. Amid several sequels already in the works, the latest reports suggest there are nearly half a dozen more films that are getting a franchise treatment. ## According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2, Queen 2, and Kahani 3 are already in development, and now, the sequels to Luka Chuppi, Garam Masala, and Brahasmtra have also entered the writing stage. It is to be noted that the demand for all these sequels has been going on for some time now.## Among the aforementioned sequels, Brahmastra Part 2 - Dev was one of the first to be confirmed, and the report says that director Ayan Mukerji has started working on it, though he is currently directing War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, and is on the verge of wrapping it up. ## It is said that Mukerji has got on board a fresh set of writers for Brahmastra 2. Rajat Arora (Once Upon A Time in Mumbai & Kick) is working on the dialogues of Brahmastra 2, with another team working towards polishing the screenplay. ## The filming of this epic fantasy action-adventure sequel is expected to start in the second half of 2026 after Ayan wraps up his current commitments. It is said that apart from War 2, which releases on August 14 this year, the filmmaker will also direct Dhoom 4, which will reportedly feature Ranbir Kapoor, who also headlines the Brahmastra franchise. ## The casting of Brahmastra 2 is expected to begin after the script compilation, as it is not yet clear who will play the part of Dev and Amrita. Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan are the only confirmed actors for the movie yet. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios Unveils Original Title of Latest Tentpole 'Thunderbolts'
400 days ago
Hollywood

Marvel Studios Unveils Original Title of Latest Tentpole 'Thunderbolts'

Los Angeles, May 6 - Marvel Studios' summer tentpole Thunderbolts* is off to a solid start at the domestic and worldwide box office with $74.3 million and $160.4 million opening weekend, respectively. This is among the best starts for a new Marvel superhero movie, the studio is wasting no time in taking further steps to strengthen its legs. ## In an interesting move, the studio has changed the title of the film from Thunderbolts to The New Avengers. The announcement of the new title was made through a video, posted by the studio on social media, and the same was promoted through a giant billboard in Los Angeles. ## In North America, ticketing websites like Fandango have also changed the title of the film on their platforms. It has been a mystery to Marvel and movie fans why Marvel had used an asterisk (*) in Thunderbolts, and the answer was finally revealed after the studio revealed the original title as The New Avengers (those who have already watched the movie would know the reason).## Thunderbolts* aka The New Avengers opened to flying reviews from critics and a solid A Cinemascore from audiences. It is among the best-reviewed Marvel movies in recent times, and the trade analysts believe this will help the film to have a long, healthy run at the box office, especially in the domestic market. ## Directed by Jake Schreier, the film stars Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova, Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes, David Harbour as Red Guardian, Wyatt Russell as John Walker, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost and Lewis Pullman as Sentry in titular roles.## Presenting Marvel Studios' #̶T̶h̶u̶n̶d̶e̶r̶b̶o̶l̶t̶s̶* #TheNewAvengers.Now playing only in theaters. Get tickets: https://t.co/bFq0RNeRhc pic.twitter.com/ACemttyCx3— Marvel Studios* (@MarvelStudios) May 5, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Trailer To Be Launched On May 8: Report
401 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Trailer To Be Launched On May 8: Report

Mumbai, May 6 - After a gap of nearly 3 years, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is returning to the big screen with the comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par, which is the sequel to his 2007 film Taare Zameen Par. The makers announced yesterday that SZP would hit the big screen on June 20. ## With a little over a month to go before the release, the makers are gearing up to launch the next assets of the film to further increase the hype. According to the latest reports, Aamir Khan will launch the trailer of Sitaare Zameen Par on May 8, Thursday. ## The official announcement of the trailer is expected to be made in a day or two, though the details about the film’s narrative and promotional campaign have been kept tightly under wraps.## Earlier yesterday, Aamir Khan announced the release date of the film with the official first look poster. The theme of the film is similar to Taare Zameen Par, but it has a new story with fresh characters and context. It is based on the Spanish film Champions (2018).## Sitaare Zameen Par was originally scheduled to be released on Christmas 2024, but was postponed due to various reasons. It tells the story of an arrogant and self-centred basketball coach and specially-abled students. The film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions.## Stay tuned...

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Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Release Date Officially Announced
401 days ago
Bollywood

Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' Release Date Officially Announced

Mumbai, May 5 - One of the most anticipated films of the year, superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par has officially been confirmed to hit the big screens on June 20 this year. The makers announced the release date with the first look poster on Monday. ## Directed by R. S. Prasanna, Sitaare Zameen Par is a sequel to Khan's 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, and it is based on the Spanish film Champions (2018). The film stars Aamir in the lead role, who returns to the big screen after almost 3 years since Laal Singh Chaddha. ## Sitaare Zameen Par was originally scheduled to be released on Christmas 2024, but was postponed due to various reasons. It tells the story of an arrogant and self-centred basketball coach and specially-abled students. The film is produced by Aamir Khan Productions. ## A film celebrating love, laughter and happiness.#SitaareZameenPar #SabkaApnaApnaNormal, 20th June Only In Theatres.@geneliad @r_s_prasanna @aparna1502 @AroushDatta #GopiKrishnanVarma #VedantSharmaa #NamanMisra #RishiShahani #RishabhJain #AshishPendse #SamvitDesai… pic.twitter.com/y9ohQkBSSQ— Aamir Khan Productions (@AKPPL_Official) May 5, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Shraddha Kapoor Gets A Huge Paycheque For Her Next Film With Ekta Kapoor
403 days ago
Bollywood

Shraddha Kapoor Gets A Huge Paycheque For Her Next Film With Ekta Kapoor

Mumbai, May 3 - Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor is in red-hot demand after scoring one of the biggest Indian blockbusters in Stree 2 last year. The actress has been flooded with offers by many filmmakers, and reportedly, she has signed on for a female-led film with producer Ekta Kapoor. ## The film in question is said to be a high-concept thriller, to be directed by the director of Tumbbad fame, Rahi Anil Barve. According to the report by Bollywood Hungama, Shraddha has received Rs. 17 crore remuneration for her next film with Ekta. ## Apart from the upfront fees, the actress has also got a profit-sharing clause added in her agreement and will be getting a certain percentage of share in the profits post the film's release. This is among the highest remunerations for a female actor in Indian cinema. ## It is said that Ekta Kapoor was more than happy to splurge Rs. 17 crore + profit share to sign Shraddha Kapoor, as the Rahi Anil Barve film will be the actress' follow-up to the highest-grossing film of Hindi Cinema, Stree 2. ## The yet untitled film is currently in the pre-production stage and will go on floors in the second half of the year. Shraddha Kapoor also has Stree 3 in the pipeline and will also feature in cameo roles in the multiple films of Maddock Horror Comedy universe.## Stay tuned...

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Deepika Padukone Reunites With Prabhas In Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit'
404 days ago
Tollywood

Deepika Padukone Reunites With Prabhas In Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit'

Mumbai, May 2 - Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's cop action thriller Spirit with Pan India superstar Prabhas is among the biggest Indian films in the making. Bhushan Kumar will produce it with Sandeep Vanga, and the makers are in the process of locking some of the best talents of the country for the film. ## According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, Deepika Padukone has been signed on to play a prominent role in Spirit. The actress 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 Deepika again and this time, she agreed to come on board. ## Spirit was originally scheduled to go on floors by the end of last year, but was delayed, and it will now commence in the next few months, as confirmed by producer Bhushan Kumar. The upcoming film will mark Deepika's reunion with Prabhas after last year's Kalki 2898 AD.## The report further revealed that Spirit is in the process of undergoing a major change in the star-cast. Earlier, there were reports that Mrunal Thakur, Kareena Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan would be part of the movie, but there is no development on the same. Currently, only Deepika is locked with Prabhas. ## Meanwhile, Deepika has multiple films in the pipeline. Apart from Spirit, the actress is part of Shah Rukh Khan's King, which begins filming this month. She also has Kalki 2 and Pathaan 2, which will go on floors next year. ## Stay tuned...

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