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Rajkumar Hirani Confirms Working On Munna Bhai and 3 Idiots Sequels

Mumbai, February 11 – One of India's most celebrated filmmakers, Rajkumar Hirani, has finally given fans a reason to rejoice. The director has confirmed that he is actively working on sequel ideas for both Munna Bhai and 3 Idiots, two of the most iconic and beloved franchises in Hindi cinema. He confirms that both projects are in the early stages of writing. Over the last few months, there have been rumours that Raju Hirani's next film will be the sequel to 3 Idiots after his Dadashaheb Phalke biopic was dropped due to some reasons. While the filmmaker didn't confirm his immediate next, in a recent interview, Hirani revealed that he has a couple of strong ideas for Munna Bhai 3 as well as a sequel to 3 Idiots. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Known for his perfectionist approach, the filmmaker stressed that he does not want to move forward unless the story lives up to the legacy of the original films. Hirani reportedly shared that he has been revisiting and refining concepts, but is waiting for the moment when the script feels completely right before announcing anything officially. The Munna Bhai franchise, led by Sanjay Dutt and Arshad Warsi, has been awaiting its third instalment for years. While Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai achieved cult status with their humour and social messaging, Hirani has admitted in the past that cracking a worthy third part has been challenging. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Equally exciting is the confirmation that Hirani is also developing an idea for a sequel to 3 Idiots. The 2009 blockbuster starring Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi and Kareena Kapoor Khan remains one of the highest-grossing and most influential films in Indian cinema. According to the director, the sequel idea emerged organically, and he is exploring how to take the story forward without diluting its emotional impact. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

17 days ago

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3 Years of Pathaan: The Beginning of Shah Rukh Khan 2.0 and Defining Moment For Bollywood

Mumbai, January 24 - It has been three years since superstar Shah Rukh Khan's spy action thriller Pathaan hit the big screens on January 25. Released at a time when the Hindi film industry was struggling and in recovery phase post-pandemic, Pathaan emerged as a game-changer, reviving audience confidence, and reigniting box office momentum. The film's success also marked a turning point in Shah Rukh Khan's career. After the failure of Zero (2018), the superstar took a back seat to reassess his choices and rethink his strategy before returning to the silver screen. His comeback was further delayed by the unprecedented global health crisis, COVID-19, which extended his absence and growing anticipation around his return. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When cinemas reopened and normalcy returned, SRK mania swept the nation with Pathaan. The Siddharth Anand-directed action spectacle proved to be the resurgence of an icon of Indian cinema, presenting the actor in a larger-than-life avatar that connected strongly with mass audiences. The film grossed over 1000 crore at the worldwide box office, becoming the first Bollywood movie ever (without China) to cross the historic four-figure mark. More than just a blockbuster, Pathaan proved to be the beginning of Shah Rukh Khan 2.0, which aligned the superstar with the evolving tastes of the audience. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Following on the historic success of YRF's production, Shah Rukh Khan delivered an even bigger blockbuster with Atlee's Jawan, underlining his unmatched star power. He then rounded off an extraordinary 2023 with Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki, a comedy-drama that did good business and showcased a different shade of his stardom. Three years on, Pathaan remains one of the most defining moments in recent Bollywood history. It stands tall not only as a milestone in King Khan's career but as the film that changed the fortunes of Bollywood, firmly re-establishing the Hindi film industry as the driving force of Indian cinema. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

65 days ago

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Rajkumar Hirani Locks Script for 3 Idiots 2 As Aamir Khan and Team Set To Reunite

Mumbai, December 8 - The sequel to director Rajkumar Hirani's iconic blockbuster 3 Idiots is reportedly in the works and is set to go on floors in the second half of 2026. The comedy drama will mark the reunion of superstar Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, who will return to reprise their roles. According to the report by Pinkvilla, the script of 3 Idiots 2 has been locked, and the team is extremely excited for it. It is said that the team feel that the magic of the first film has returned, and is as funny, as emotional, and as meaningful as the first part. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The sequel will reportedly be the continuation of the first part, picking up nearly 15 years after the characters went their separate ways in the climax scene and reunite for a new adventure. The movie will be packed with new humour that will reflect their grown-up journeys of Rancho, Farhan, and Raju. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The report further said that Rajkumar Hirani had been working on the idea of 3 Idiots 2 for a long time, and he finally found the right moment to revisit it only recently, after his Dadasaheb Phalke biopic with Aamir went on hold. He dedicated time to expanding the 3 Idiots sequel into a full-fledged screenplay. Released in 2009, 3 Idiots has been hailed as one of Indian cinema's masterpieces. It not only shattered box office records by becoming the first Indian film to enter the 200 crores club, but also started a discussion around the Indian education system with its unique humour to highlight it. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

91 days ago

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Aamir Khan-fronted Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic With Rajkumar Hirani Shelved? The Duo To Announce A New Film Soon

Mumbai, November 12 - Earlier this year, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and legendary director Rajkumar Hirani announced their third collaboration after the iconic blockbusters like 3 Idiots and PK. The duo reunited for the biopic of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema. The announcement of the film created a lot of excitement among the fans and in the industry, until recently, when it was reported that Aamir is not happy with the script. According to the latest report by Bollywood Hungama, Aamir and Hirani have decided to shelve the project and will instead take on another film. It is said that the duo is not happy with the script and has decided to put it on hold. "Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are both known for their perfection. However, they were not satisfied with the script for the Dadasaheb Phalke biopic. Aamir felt it was too dry for today's audiences and lacked the humour typically expected from their pair. After rewriting the script several times, they decided to shelve the project for now", says the report. The report further stated that the blockbuster duo wanted a perfect script to start a film on an iconic figure like Dadasaheb Phalke, which didn't work out as it reportedly lacked emotional impact. The duo is now exploring possibilities to work together on another film. Meanwhile, Aamir Khan, who was last seen in Sitaare Zameen Par earlier this year, is reading several scripts and is set to lock his next film soon. Hirani, too, has begun work on his next story and is likely to make it official in the early next year. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

147 days ago

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Aamir Khan's Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic With Rajkumar Hirani In Jeopardy

Mumbai, September 17 - Earlier this year, superstar Aamir Khan and director Rajkumar Hirani announced their reunion for the biopic of legendary Dadasaheb Phalke. The news created a stir among the fans as the blockbuster duo, who delivered two iconic films in 3 Idiots and PK, came together after more than a decade for their third collaboration. The movie was expected to be a landmark film for both Aamir and Hirani, but cut to a few months later, the much-awaited collab has hit a roadblock. According to the latest report by Bollywood Hungama, the Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic has been put on hold, and the reason is the script. It is said that Aamir Khan heard the script from Hirani and felt that it didn't have enough elements to make for a theatrical watch. The perfectionist wanted Hirani to have a typical approach of mixing laughter with emotion and drama. But the script was devoid of comedy, which raised a doubt in the mind of Aamir, and he requested Raju to rewrite the script and come back. The report further stated that Rajkumar Hirani and co-writer Abhijat Joshi were shocked by Aamir's reaction and are now figuring out what to do next. The movie, which was supposed to go on floors by October this year, has now been delayed indefinitly, as per Bollywood Hungama. The Dangal star is now reportedly hearing other scripts for his next. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

159 days ago

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan's Grey Shades Look In King Reportedly Leaked, Sends Fans Into Frenzy

Mumbai, September 5 – One of the most-awaited Bollywood films, King, starring superstar Shah Rukh Khan, can't stop hitting media headlines as it has once again taken social media by storm for a leaked image, even without the official announcement of the film yet. The millions of fans of King Khan, who was last seen in director Rajkumar Hirani's Dunki in December 2023, have been waiting with bated breath for King. While there hasn't been any official update on the movie yet, the movie is keeping fans excited with leaks now and then, and the latest leak has sent them into a frenzy. King just became the talk of the town after a leaked on-set image, reportedly featuring SRK, surfaced online. The picture, reportedly taken during an outdoor shoot, has quickly spread across social media, giving fans their very first glimpse of SRK's much-hyped look for the action thriller. In the leaked still, the superstar can be seen surrounded by the film's crew, standing near a set location with heavy lighting and equipment as he comes out of a house. Though not a clear close-up, the image is enough to spark excitement as it reveals SRK's rugged new avatar—suggesting a mature yet stylish transformation tailor-made for the film's edgy narrative. The Jawan star is reportedly playing a character with grey shades in King, which is being directed by Siddharth Anand, and the leaked image shows the same. Fans are already dissecting the photo frame by frame, with hashtags like #KingSRK and #KingIsBack. Directed by Siddharth Anand and co-produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, King is touted to be a high-octane action extravaganza set for a late 2026 or early 2027 release. The film reportedly features a huge ensemble, including SRK's daughter Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Arshad Warsi, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Varma, and Raghav Juyal. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

168 days ago

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Shah Rukh Khan's King To Not Release On Gandhi Jayanti 2026? Possible New Date Revealed

Mumbai, August 27 - Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was last seen in director Rajkumar Hirani's comedy drama, Dunki, in December 2023. Since then, he has been working on his next, which is an action thriller King, with his Pathaan director Siddharth Anand. King went on floors in June this year, but an unfortunate shoulder injury to Shah Rukh Khan, which he sustained while filming for an action sequence, has proved to be a roadblock. King Khan was advised to rest for a couple of months before he resumes filming, and that has reportedly altered the release plans. According to the report by Mid-day, King, which was reportedly eying the Gandhi Jayanti 2026 release, has now been pushed back due to a delay in the shoot. "Shah Rukh needs to rest it out for weeks before he can face the camera again. It is an action-heavy film, so the team doesn’t want to take a chance with his health", says the report. While the official release date has not been announced yet, a recent report by peepingmoon.com suggested that Shah Rukh Khan and director Anand are eyeing Christmas 2026 as the possible theatrical release date. The chances have become bright for this date after the postponement of Vicky Kaushal's ambitious Mahavatar. Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and Marflix, King marks SRK's first screen outing with daughter Suhana Khan, who makes her big screen debut with this. The film also stars Deepika Padukone as the female lead alongside Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, and Abhay Verma in key roles. Stay tuned...

Kollywood

176 days ago

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With Coolie, Director Lokesh Kanagaraj Joins the Elite 400-Crore League Alongside SS Rajamouli and Rajkumar Hirani

Chennai, August 19 - Director Lokesh Kanagaraj teamed with superstar Rajinikanth for the first time for a gangster action drama film Coolie, which had a record-breaking opening weekend ever, after the record opening day, for a Tamil title. The movie entered the 400 crores club at the worldwide box office on its 5th day, and led the director to an elite club. ## With Coolie, Lokesh Kanagaraj has officially entered the elite club of Indian filmmakers who have delivered three consecutive 400+ crore worldwide grossers, standing tall alongside legends like SS Rajamouli and Rajkumar Hirani. Arguably the most bankable director of Tamil cinema currently, Lokesh keeps winning at the box office. ## The filmmaker began this extraordinary streak with Vikram (2022), a Kamal Haasan starrer that revived the superstar's box office dominance and grossed over 400 crore worldwide. He followed it up with Leo (2023), featuring Thalapathy Vijay, which, despite polarised reviews, went on to collect over 600 crore worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of all time. Now with Coolie (2024), Lokesh has achieved the rare hat-trick, making him the only Tamil filmmaker to do so. ## This puts him in the same league as SS Rajamouli, who delivered path-breaking blockbusters like Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali: The Conclusion, and RRR, each setting new benchmarks not just in India but across the world, where his last two films went on to gross over 1000 crores worldwide. Similarly, Bollywood's titan Rajkumar Hirani struck gold with 3 Idiots, PK, Sanju, and Dunku, all surpassing the 400-crore milestone. ## For Lokesh, achieving the feat of delivering 3 consecutive 400 crores grossers in the relatively smaller Tamil market makes the accomplishment even more remarkable. His rise reflects the growing stature of Tamil cinema, even though it is yet to fully explore some of the key markets, including the Hindi belt. With his streak of consecutive blockbusters, he has proven that strong storytelling combined with star power and scale can deliver massive results. ## As he continues to shape the blockbuster Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), along with standalone films with some of India's biggest stars, the young filmmaker is now firmly established as one of the most powerful voices in Indian cinema today. Lokesh's next films promise bigger results with LCU's Kaithi 2, Rolex, and Vikram 2, and a standalone film with Aamir Khan in the pipeline. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

211 days ago

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Director Lokesh Kanagaraj Hypes His Superhero Film With Aamir Khan; Aims To Target Global Audience With This

Mumbai, July 15 - Director Lokesh Kanagaraj has become one of the most in-demand filmmakers, not just in Tamil cinema but also in other industries. While he has directed only 7 films so far (all Tamil), the maverick filmmaker is spreading his wings and will be making his Bollywood debut with none other than superstar Aamir Khan. ## The collaboration between Aamir and Lokesh has been making waves in the media, and it was Aamir who first officially confirmed the project in a recent media interaction. And now, director Lokesh has also confirmed that he is indeed teaming up with the Bollywood superstar next year. ## Aamir Khan and Lokesh Kanagaraj Team Up For A Superhero Movie ## The project in question is in the superhero genre. Hyping the film further, director Lokesh said in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India that it is a very good script. He further said that with this film, they are aiming to reach out to the global audience, and not just the Indian audience. ## "It is a Hindi film, but made for a global audience. Aamir sir and I have spoken about it a lot over the last few months, especially when he was on the sets of Coolie. In fact, I found a lot of similarities between him and Kamal Sir. I love the way he approaches a subject. I know fundamentally his films are very different from mine, but our collaboration will bring about a new genre", said the director. ## Production Timeline ## There is no fixed or official timeline set for the production of the movie. However, according to Aamir, his movie with the Leo director is likely to go on floors in the second half of 2026, around September or October, for a 2027 release. As confirmed by Lokesh to THR India, it will be a Hindi film that will also be released in other languages. ## What is Next For Lokesh Kanagaraj and Aamir Khan? ## Lokesh has wrapped up superstar Rajinikanth's gangster action drama, Coolie, which is scheduled to hit the big screen on August 14 this year. This film features Aamir Khan in a cameo role. After Coolie, Lokesh will start Karthi's Kaithi 2, which is a part of his cinematic universe, by the end of this year. ## The filmmakers' movie with Aamir will start after Kaithi 2. He also has Kamal Haasan's Vikram 2 and a film with Suriya's Rolex character from Vikram. He also plans to make Leo 2 with Thalapathy Vijay, which is not definite at the moment. Except for Coolie and Aamir's film, all the upcoming movies of Lokesh will be part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. ## Aamir Khan, on the other hand, was seen in the recently released comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par, which is still playing in theatres. He will next reunite with director Rajkumar Hirani for the biopic of Dadashaheb Phalke, known as the father of Indian cinema. It will start filming in October this year. After the biopic, the actor will move to Lokesh's film next year. ## The Dangal star is also planning to adapt the epic Mahabharata on the big screen. He confirmed that plans of starting work on this mega project by August this year, before taking it to the floors in the next few years. He will produce it and is also likely to act for the key character. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

251 days ago

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Aamir Khan Confirms Superhero Film With Director Lokesh Kanagaraj

Mumbai, June 5 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and Tamil director Lokesh Kanagaraj are officially teaming up for the first time. The project in question has been in the news since last year, when it was reported that the duo would collaborate on two films, including a full-fledged one. ## Usually, Aamir Khan decides on his next film after the release of the in-production title, but this time, the actor already has a couple of films in the pipeline. He is gearing up for the release of "Sitaare Zameen Par", which is set to hit the big screen on June 20. ## Recently, the Dangal star announced his reunion with director Rajkumar Hirani for the biopic of Dadasaheb Phalke, who is known as the father of Indian cinema, and now he has confirmed another project, this time with Lokesh Kangaraj. ## When asked about a film with Lokesh Kanagaraj, he replied during a group interaction with journalists, "Lokesh and I are working on a film. It belongs to the superhero genre. It's a big-scale action film and will go on floors in the second half of 2026". ## There were rumours that Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani also discussed "PK 2"; however, the actor has denied it and said it is just a rumour. Lokesh's film will start after Dadasaheb Phalke's biopic, which begins production in October this year. ## Meanwhile, Aamir is also doing a cameo role in Lokesh Kanagraj's "Coolie", starring superstar Rajinikanth. It will be released on August 14 this year and will clash with Yash Raj Films' "War 2". ## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

264 days ago

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'Avengers: Doomsday' Sets Up Clash With Hollywood And Bollywood Movies

Mumbai, May 23 - Marvel Studios's next Avengers movie, Avengers: Doomsday, is set to pose a major threat to local and international releases at the box office after it was postponed to December 2026 from May 1st, 2026. ## Directed by Russo Brothers, Doomsday will now be released on December 18, ahead of the Christmas weekend globally. Interestingly, Warner Bros. Pictures' sci-fi epic Dune 3/Dune: Messiah has already been announced for December 16 release, and if it holds that date, then Hollywood is set for a major box office clash. ## Not only the local movie, Doomsday, may also challenge a big Bollywood title. It was recently confirmed that superstar Aamir Khan and director Rajkumar Hirani would reunite for the biopic of Dadasaheb Phalke, also known as the Father of Indian Cinema. ## The shoot of this yet untitled movie will begin in October this year, and if reports are to be believed, the makers are eyeing a Christmas 2026 release of the movie. Another report has stated that the movie might also be released in April 2027, on Phalke's 157th birth anniversary. ## Apart from Dadasaheb Phalke's biopic, there is Maddock Films' biggest film to date, Mahavatar, which is set against the backdrop of Ramayana and is about one of the most pivotal characters of the epic, Lord Parshuram. It was announced in November last year for a Christmas 2026 release with the shoot set to commence by the end of 2025. ## If the makers go ahead with the Christmas launch, then Doomsday might pose a major threat to both Bollywood titles. Marvel movies have historically done well, especially the Avengers movies, as Avengers: Endgame is the second-highest-grossing Hollywood movie in India, and Doomsday is very much expected to set the box office on fire. ## There is still a long time to go for Christmas 2026, and with movie dynamics changing frequently, there is a chance that the box office clash might not happen. But if things remain unchanged, then Christmas 2026 is set to give a huge boost to the box office. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

267 days ago

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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...