Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Is Costliest Indian Spy Film With A Whopping 400 Crore Budget; Salary Revealed
319 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Is Costliest Indian Spy Film With A Whopping 400 Crore Budget; Salary Revealed

Mumbai, July 27 - Yash Raj Film's hugely-awaited spy action thriller War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, is said to be the costliest Indian spy film with a whopping budget of over 400 crore. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, it is the sixth film in YRF's Spy Universe. ## War 2 is said to be the most ambitious film in Spy Verse. The movie has been generating buzz about its grandeur, as the makers have reportedly crafted six unique action sequences to take the audience on a thrilling ride. The big scale, however, comes with a high cost, and War 2 is no different. ## According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, War 2 is made on a budget of 400 crores, which makes it the costliest Spy film in India, surpassing the budget of Salman Khan's Tiger 3 (350 crores) and Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan (325 crores). This budget does not include the marketing budget kept aside for print and publicity. ## The budget of War 2 comprises the production cost and actors' remuneration. According to the report, Hrithik Roshan receives a huge upfront fee of 50 crore, with an additional clause for a back-end deal involving profit sharing. Jr. NTR, on the other hand, gets the pay cheque of 70 crores, while Kiara Advani gets 15 crores. ## Anil Kapoor, who hasn't made any appearance in the teaser and trailer so far, reportedly walks away with a 10 crore fee. Apart from the actor's fee of around 150 crores, director Ayan Mukerji is getting a hefty cheque of 30 crores, and the remaining 220 crores have been invested in mounting the massive scale of the film. ## About The War 2 Movie ## War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role from the first movie, Jr. NTR as a special unit officer, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil, 2D and major premium formats, including Dolby Cinemas and IMAX. ## Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha Day 2 Box Office Collection: Scores More Than 100% Jump Over First Day
319 days ago
Bollywood

Mahavatar Narsimha Day 2 Box Office Collection: Scores More Than 100% Jump Over First Day

Mumbai, July 26 - After surprising one and all with its opening day collection, Kaleem Productions and Hombale Films' animated epic action drama Mahavatar Narsimha has scored more than 100% jump today, and is heading towards a blockbuster opening weekend at the domestic box office. ## Based on the 4th avatar of Lord Vishnu, the film is directed by Ashwin Kumar and is the first film in the Kaleem Production and Hombale Films' Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. ## Mahavatar Narsimha Sees More Than 100% Jump On Day 2 ## Following its opening day net of 1.30 crore (1.60 crore gross) in the Hindi version, Mahavatar Narsimha saw a spectacular jump of nearly 150% on Saturday, scoring an estimated 3.75–4 crore gross (~3.25 crore net) in Hindi alone. ## The Telugu version wasn't far behind, registering a stunning 200%+ jump to post around 1.25 crore gross. Other language versions added approximately 25 lakh gross, bringing the total Day 2 gross to 5.25–5.50 crore (4.50–4.75 crore net) — a remarkable number for an animated devotional action epic. ## Mahavatar Narsimha Eyes 15 Crore Gross Opening Weekend ## With a two-day India gross of around 7.5 crore, the film is all set for another big jump on Sunday. The advance booking and trending word-of-mouth suggest that the film is headed for around 15 crore gross opening weekend — phenomenal for a genre that has traditionally been niche in the country. ## If momentum holds, Mahavatar Narsimha could not only become one of the highest-grossing animated Indian films but also pave the way for more animated divotional content on the big screen. It also marks an ambitious beginning of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe (MCU). ## Note: The collection is with 3D charges.## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar Hails Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara: 'A Newcomers' Film Doing Well Is the Best Thing for Bollywood'
319 days ago
Bollywood

Akshay Kumar Hails Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's Saiyaara: 'A Newcomers' Film Doing Well Is the Best Thing for Bollywood'

Mumbai, July 26 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has lauded the blockbuster success of Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, which features two newcomers, Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda. The movie, directed by Mohit Suri, has crossed 300 crores gross collection in 9 days, and is heading towards finishing over 500 crores gross. ## During a recent interview with Sonal Kalra of Hindustan Times, Akshay shared his thoughts on the movie and called it a watershed moment for the industry. "I think it's the best thing that has happened. For our Hindi film industry, it's a great moment that a film starring two newcomers—a new boy and a new girl—has succeeded," Akshay said. ## While he hasn't seen the film himself yet, Akshay mentioned that his cousin had recently watched Saiyaara and was thoroughly impressed by the performances. "They said both the leads are amazing. Sacchi keh raha hoon — it is such a good thing," he added. ## Saiyaara's success has come without the face value as it features unknown actors, and the Housefull star emphasised the same by calling it a positive sign for the industry, especially after a turbulent few years marked by underwhelming box office performance. ## "Films are slowly starting to do well again... It's a good sign that a newcomers' film is performing so well,” he said, while also praising director Mohit Suri, who has long been known for his knack for emotional storytelling and unforgettable music. "He's done an excellent job, and his song choices are truly amazing." ## Akshay Kumar, who has had a good year so far and will next be seen in the highly-awaited Jolly LLB 3, ended up saying that "Saiyaara is more than a box office hit - it's a sign of Bollywood's revival, led by the next generation", which is something many have been saying since the day the movie was released. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' Tops 300 Crore Worldwide; Eyes 100+ Crore Gross In Second Weekend
319 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' Tops 300 Crore Worldwide; Eyes 100+ Crore Gross In Second Weekend

Mumbai, July 26 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara is in the middle of an excellent second weekend after the historic first week collection at the worldwide box office. The movie continues to defy odds and is putting up insane numbers daily. ## After a historic first week, the Mohit Suri's directorial has entered its second weekend on an excellent note. The film maintained a strong grip on its second Friday with a worldwide gross of over 30 crores, including its first million-dollar day overseas — a rare feat for a debutante-led romantic drama. ## Saiyaara Tops 300 Crore Gross Worldwide In 9 Days ## By the end of its 8th day (second Friday, the film had already amassed an impressive 282 crores gross worldwide, including approximately 229 crores from India and 53 crores from overseas. Now, on its 9th day, Saiyaara has officially crossed the 300 crore milestone globally, becoming only the second Bollywood film of 2025 to do so after Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (which stands at 808 crores gross worldwide). ## Saiyaara Eyes 100+ Crore Gross Worldwide In Second Weekend ## Saiyaara began its second weekend with a 21.50 crore gross in India on Friday and is poised to collect around 30 crores on Saturday. Early estimates for Sunday suggest a 30–35 crore gross, which would take its second weekend domestic gross to an estimated 85+ crores (70+ crores net). ## In overseas markets, the film is expected to rake in another 28–30 crores over the weekend, taking the total second weekend worldwide gross to an estimated 115 crores — an extraordinary figure. It is a one-horse race at the moment, with not much challenge at the box office from new movies in India. ## By the end of its second weekend, Saiyaara is set to hit approximately 365 crores gross worldwide. At this pace, it will likely surpass the lifetime gross of Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani's Kabir Singh (377 crores) by Monday or Tuesday, becoming the highest-grossing romantic Indian film of all time (non-inflation-adjusted). ## Stay tuned...

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Mahavatar Narsimha Day 1 Collection: Animated Film Surprises With 2 Crore Gross Opening Day; Strong Advances For Day 2
319 days ago
Bollywood

Mahavatar Narsimha Day 1 Collection: Animated Film Surprises With 2 Crore Gross Opening Day; Strong Advances For Day 2

Mumbai, July 26 - Director Ashwin Kumar's animated epic action drama Mahavatar Narsimha might have opened the door for Indian animation with a good opening at the domestic box office. Produced by Kaleem Productions in association with Hombale Films, is movie is based on the 4th avatar of Lord Vishnu. ## Mahavatar Narsimha Scored 2+ Crore Gross Opening Day In India ## Mahavatar Narsimha was released in 2D and 3D formats on July 25 amid low buzz and intense competition, but it surprised one and all with its first-day box office collection. The animated film grossed approximately 2-2.15 crores in all versions (including 3D charges), which is a fantastic opening. ## The Hindi version of the film did very well with approximately 1.50-1.60 crores gross (with 3D charges), followed by the Telugu version, in which the movie grossed around 40 lakh, while the rest of the versions minted 10 lakh approx. ## Strong Bookings For Mahavatar Narsimha On Day 2 ## If the day 1 collection of the film surprised everyone, get ready to be shocked by its second-day collection. The film is selling 12K tickets per hour, which is almost double that of Pawan Kalyan's biggie Hari Hara Veera Mallu, on Book My Show. The word of mouth for the movie is super positive and this should lead to a solid first weekend domestically. ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Trailer Rocks With 55 Million YouTube Views In The First 24 Hours
320 days ago
Bollywood

Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Trailer Rocks With 55 Million YouTube Views In The First 24 Hours

Mumbai, July 26 - Yash Raj Films' next blockbuster War 2 is set to storm the box office this Independence Day weekend with huge anticipation around it. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film stars Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR (Bollywood debut), and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. ## Ahead of the film's release, the studio dropped the trailer on July 25, and it has received a thunderous response across languages. In the first 24 hours, the trailer generated 55 million views on Yash Raj Films' YouTube channel across Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil languages. ## The Hindi trailer of War 2 scored 26.3 million views, making it one of the most-watched Indian film trailers of 2025 in Hindi on the first day of release. On the other hand, the dubbed Telugu version trailer has a much better response than it got with the recently released teaser. ## With 22.3 million YouTube views, the Telugu trailer of the film is the third most-watched of 2025, behind Game Changer (36.25 million) and Hari Hara Veera Mallu (47 million). It is the 8th most-watched of all time in the Telugu language. Additionally, the Tamil trailer scored 6.4 million views in 24 hours. ## The combined YouTube viewership of the War 2 trailer (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil) is 55 million is the third highest among the 2025 Indian films across languages, after Sky Force (58 million), and Game Changer (62 million). Overall, it is the 12th most-watched Indian film trailer of all time in the first full day of release. ## About The War 2 Movie ## War 2 is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role from the first movie, Jr. NTR as a special unit officer, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Saiyaara' Second Friday (Day 8) Early Estimates; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Stays Rock Solid
320 days ago
Bollywood

Box Office: 'Saiyaara' Second Friday (Day 8) Early Estimates; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Stays Rock Solid

Mumbai, July 25 - After an exceptional first week total of over 170 crores net, Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara has begun its second weekend on a blockbuster note. The Mohit Suri directorial continues its dream run with a rock-steady hold at the domestic box office, setting the stage for another big weekend. ## Starring debutante Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, the film has shown remarkable consistency so far. Early estimates suggest a collection in the range of 17.50–18.50 crores net on its second Friday, showing a minimal drop from yesterday. With this, Saiyaara's 8-day total stands at approximately 190 crores net. ## With less competition at the Hindi box office, Saiyaara is headed for the second weekend collection in the 70 crore net (+/-) range, which would be a record for a romantic drama and one of the biggest second weekends ever. The movie is expected to have a drop of just 15–20%, which is a remarkable hold. ## Even though it wouldn't have mattered much with the kind of phenomena Saiyaara has turned into, one of the major factors in the film's sustained momentum is the lack of competition, particularly in the Hindi-speaking belt, where the film is dominating single screens and multiplexes alike. And this is expected to continue, at least, till August 1st. ## Saiyaara is set to cross 200 crores net by Saturday, and if the momentum holds, it has an outside chance of touching the 250 crore net mark by the end of its second weekend — a monumental benchmark for a film led by fresh faces. ## Stay tuned...

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Saiyaara Vs Kabir Singh First Week (7 Days) Worldwide Box Office Comparison; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Leads By 40%
320 days ago
Bollywood

Saiyaara Vs Kabir Singh First Week (7 Days) Worldwide Box Office Comparison; Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Leads By 40%

Mumbai, July 25 - Mohit Suri's directorial Saiyaara has been making waves at the box office since its release. After completing its first week, the film's worldwide collection has already surpassed most Indian films of 2025. Starring debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, Saiyaara grossed approximately 28 crores worldwide on Day 7, taking its total global collection to around 250 crores. If the current trend continues, it is poised to become the highest-grossing romantic drama in Indian cinema history by the end of its second week. Saiyaara First Week (7 Days) Box Office Collection In its first 7 days, Saiyaara has grossed around 207.25 crores (172.75 crores net) at the domestic box office and 43 crores overseas. This brings its worldwide gross to approximately 250 crores. With this feat, the film has become the fourth-highest-grossing Bollywood film of 2025 so far. It is now well on track to surpass the collections of Sitaara Zameen Par (264 crores), and Housefull 5 (289 crores), positioning itself as the second-biggest grosser of the year—trailing only behind Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (808 crores). Saiyaara Vs Kabir Singh First Week Comparison: YRF's Blockbuster Leads by 40% Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 2019 blockbuster Kabir Singh currently holds the title of the highest-grossing romantic Indian film with a lifetime total of 377 crores worldwide, including 330 crores gross (278.89 crores net) in India and 47 crores overseas. However, Saiyaara has taken a strong early lead. In its first week, Kabir Singh had earned 176.50 crores worldwide. In comparison, Saiyaara has minted a whopping 250 crores — an impressive +40% higher. With momentum on its side, Saiyaara is expected to cross the lifetime gross of Kabir Singh by the end of its second week, cementing its place as the biggest romantic drama in Bollywood history. Siayaara Vs Kabir Singh First Week (7 Days) Box Office Comparison (Worldwide Gross)DaySaiyaara WW GBOCKabir Singh WW GBOC1st Day₹ 29.75 Cr₹ 26.50 Cr2nd Day₹ 37.25 Cr₹ 30.00 Cr3rd Day₹ 50.25 Cr₹ 37.10 Cr4th Day₹ 34.45 Cr₹ 22.90 Cr5th Day₹ 36.55 Cr₹ 21.50 Cr6th Day₹ 33.25 Cr₹ 20.00 Cr7th Day₹ 28.75 Cr₹ 18.50 CrTotal Collection₹ 250.25 Cr₹ 176.50 Cr Stay tuned...

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War 2 Trailer: Hrithi Roshan, Jr. NTR-starrer To Continue A Blockbuster Box Office Streak For Yash Raj Films?
320 days ago
Bollywood

War 2 Trailer: Hrithi Roshan, Jr. NTR-starrer To Continue A Blockbuster Box Office Streak For Yash Raj Films?

Mumbai, July 25 - Yash Raj Films its first blockbuster outside Spy Universe in many years with director Mohit Suri's romantic drama Saiyaara, featuring debutantes Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda. The film has completed its first week with a worldwide gross collection of around 250 crores. ## While Saiyaara is expected to continue to dominate the box office in the coming days, YRF is aiming to stretch this blockbuster streak with the next film in the Spy Universe, War 2. Starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR, and Kiara Advani, the film's trailer was launched on July 25, and this suggests a potential blockbuster in hand for the studio. ## The War 2 trailer shows a refreshingly different take on the Spy Universe. Instead of fighting terrorists across the border, War 2 will focus on the internal battle between R.A.W. and its former agent, who went rogue while still keeping his love for the nation. ## The film features Jr. NTR, a special unit officer, who has been tasked to hunt down Major Kabir Dhaliwal (Hrithik). Both soldiers have no choice but to fight for one cause: India. The battle between Hrithik and Jr. NTR promises an epic, deadliest showdown in the Spy Universe while capturing the emotional depth of their characters, along with Kiara's. The trailer seems to have worked big time, as the initial reception is unanimously positive. ## War 2 - A Box Office Juggernaut Loading? ## War 2 has already been one of the most anticipated Indian films of the year, and the trailer will boost the hype further. Trade analysts are highly bullish on the film's box office prospects. Early projections suggest that War 2 is on track for a massive opening weekend, especially in the Hindi and Telugu belts, where both lead actors enjoy immense star power. ## Given the combination of a star-studded cast, slick action, and a strong franchise tag, War 2 might just become the next big box office juggernaut in Indian cinema, and the trailer will only boost the chances further. It can be said that YRF's blockbuster box office winning streak is almost guaranteed. ## The film is scheduled to release on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## ## Stay tuned...

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YRF's 'War 2' Secures Major Premium Screens; Creates History With Dolby Cinema
321 days ago
Bollywood

YRF's 'War 2' Secures Major Premium Screens; Creates History With Dolby Cinema

Mumbai, July 24 - Yash Raj Films' highly anticipated spy action thriller War 2 is set to make history by becoming the first Indian film ever to screen in Dolby Cinema in India. The movie, starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR, is scheduled to release on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 has now secured exclusive screenings in premium formats like IMAX, Dolby Cinema, ICE, 4DX, DBOX, and 4DEM. Indian moviegoers will experience the film at the country’s inaugural Dolby Cinema, which opened earlier this month at City Pride Multiplexes in Kharadi, Pune. ## The exhibitor also has plans to expand the premium format to additional markets, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Trichy, Kochi and Ulikkal. Not only in India, War 2 will also be rolled out in Dolby across international markets including North America, the U.K., U.A.E., Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. ## Dolby has been a long-standing partner of YRF. The production house was India's first music label to offer Dolby Atmos Music in 2020 with its "Best of YRF" album compilation. The 2013 "Dhoom 3" was among the first Hindi-language films released in Dolby Atmos, and the 1995 classic "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge," one of the first Indian movies to utilise Dolby Audio. ## About War 2 ## The movie stars Hrithik Roshan, who reprises his role from the first movie, Jr. NTR in his Bollywood debut, and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. It is the 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe and a sequel to the 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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Saiyaara Box Office Day 6: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Scores 10% Jump Over First Day Collection Worldwide
321 days ago
Bollywood

Saiyaara Box Office Day 6: Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda-starrer Scores 10% Jump Over First Day Collection Worldwide

Mumbai, July 24 - Director Mohit Suri's Saiyaara once again exceeded expectations on its first Wednesday at the domestic and worldwide box office. On its first Wednesday, the film posted higher collection than its opening day, once again surpassing trade expectations both domestically and globally. ## The romantic drama starring debutants Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda collected approximately 25.50 crore gross (21.50 crore net) in India on Day 6. The overseas markets remained solid, adding another 6.75 crore, bringing in a total of 32.25 crores for the day worldwide. Remarkably, this marks a 10% jump over its Day 1 worldwide gross of 29.25 crore, highlighting the film's exceptional growing word-of-mouth and strong audience hold. Despite being a non-holiday release with fresh faces, Saiyaara has managed to defy trade projections with consistency across all regions. ## Saiyaara Crossed 200 Crore Worldwide in 6 Days ## The Yash Raj Films production has crossed the 200 crores gross mark at the worldwide box office in flat 6 days, becoming the fastest Indian film for a debutante and ranks among the fastest non-Pan India movies to do so. Saiyaara's total collection stands at 220+ crores gross, including around 183 crores gross (153.50 crores net) in India and around 37 crores overseas collection. ## Saiyaara is currently the 5th highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year, but by the end of the second Saturday (9 days), it will become the second biggest grosser of 2025, trailing only Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (808 crores worldwide gross). ## About Saiyaara ## The film stars Ahaan Panday as Krish Kapoor, a rising musician whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When Krish is introduced to Vaani (Aneet Padda), a gifted and principled songwriter, sparks fly – both creatively and personally. As their partnership deepens, so does their connection, blossoming into a romance that is as passionate as it is complicated. ## Stay tuned...

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Shahid Kapoor's Action Thriller With Director Vishal Bharadwaj Titled 'Romeo'; Release Date Unchanged
322 days ago
Bollywood

Shahid Kapoor's Action Thriller With Director Vishal Bharadwaj Titled 'Romeo'; Release Date Unchanged

Mumbai, July 24 - The acclaimed duo of Shahid Kapoor and filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj are all set to collaborate for the fourth time with an intense action thriller film. The pair has previously delivered critically acclaimed films like Kaminey (2009), Haider (2014), and Rangoon (2017), and their latest collaboration is already creating buzz across the industry. ## The Film Titled Romeo ## Shahid and Vishal's film was originally supposed to be titled Arjun Ustara; however, according to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the movie has been titled Romeo. It is said that the makers were toying with several other titles too, including Arjun Ustara and Evil, but Romeo got finalised as it stands true to the nature of the character. ## Romeo Complete Star Cast ## Headlined by Shahid Kapoor in the titular role, Romeo features an impressive rest of the cast. Rising star Triptii Dimri joins as the female lead, alongside seasoned actors Nana Patekar, Randeep Hooda, Vikrant Massey, and Farida Jalal in key roles. The combination of seasoned performers and fresh talent promises a powerful on-screen experience. ## No Change in Release Date ## Produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, Romeo was officially announced for December 5, 2025, release, and the latest development has confirmed that the makers aren't willing to change the date. It means the movie will be clashing with Ranveer Singh's espionage thriller Dhurandhar and Prabhas-fronted horror-comedy The Raja Saab, which are scheduled to release on the same day. ## With a gripping premise, a powerhouse cast, and the trusted Shahid-Vishal collaboration at its core, Romeo is one of the most anticipated films of 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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