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Ahaan Pandey, Aneet Padda's 'Saiyaara' Beats 'Housefull 5', 'Sikandar', 'Sitaare Zameen Par' On Book My Show

Mumbai, July 19 - Director Mohit Suri's Saiyaara had a monstrous first day at the box office, which saw it beating all the Bollywood films of 2025 except Vicky Kaushal's historical action drama, Chhaava, on the online ticketing platform, Book My Show.## The romantic drama sold approximately 4,20,000 tickets on the first day of its release on Book My Show, which is the second biggest for Bollywood this year. Chhaava had sold around 6,69,000 tickets on BMS on the first day of its release on February 14. ## Saiyaara, on its way to the huge opening, has beaten the first-day ticket count of some of the big-budget Bollywood titles of the year, and this is a massive feat for a movie featuring newcomers. In the coming days, the latest blockbuster is expected to cross the lifetime BMS ticket count of most of the Bollywood films. ## Tickets booked for Bollywood films of 2025 on the first day on BookMyShow, according to Filmy View ## 1. Chhaava - 6,69,000 ## 2. Saiyaara - 4,19,000 ## 3. Housefull 5 - 2,95,000## 4. Raid 2 - 2,78,000 ## 5. Sikandar - 2,71,000K ## 6. Sitaare Zameen Par - 2,25,000## 7. Sky Force - 1,93,000## 8. Sanam Teri Kasam (re-release) - 1,52,000## 9. Kesari Chapter 2 - 1,50,000## 10. Bhool Chuk Maaf - 1,45,000 ## Saiyaara first day box office collection ## The musical romantic comedy scored approximately 21 crores net opening, making it the 4th biggest Bollywood opener of the year. The movie was released on half of the screens as compared to the other biggest movies of the year. Interestingly, Saiyaara had the highest average occupancy among all the Bollywood films of 2025, including Chhaava. ## 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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Box Office: 'Saiyaara' Becomes Director Mohit Suri's Biggest Opener; Beats Sidharth Malhotra, Shraddha Kapoor's 'Ek Villain'

Mumbai, July 19 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara has taken the box office by storm and emerged as one of the biggest openers in the genre with a net collection of around 20 crores. The movie features two new faces, Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, and this makes the opening look even bigger. ## The film is directed by Mohit Suri, who has helmed films which resonated with the young audience over the years, and Saiyaara is one such film. And deservingly so, it has emerged as the filmmaker's biggest opener in his 20 years of filmography. ## Top 10 biggest openers for director Mohit Suri ## With over 20 crores net opening, Saiyaara has beaten Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh, and Shraddha Kapoor's Ek Villain (16.70 crores net) to become Mohit Suri's biggest opener. Before Ek Villain, Mohit Suri's biggest first-day earner was Half Girlfriend (10.30 crores net), starring Arjun Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. ## Check out Mohit Suri's top 10 opening day grosser (net collection) ## 1. Saiyaara (2025) - 21 crores ## 2. Ek Villain (2014) - 16.70 crores## 3. Half Girlfriend (2017) - 10.30 crores## 4. Ek Villain Returns (2022) - 7.05 crores## 5. Murder 2 (2011) - 6.95 crores## 6. Malang (2019) - 6.71 crores## 7. Aashiqui 2 (2012) - 6.10 crores## 8. Hamari Adhuri Kahani (2015) - 4.95 crores## 9. Raaz: The Mystery Continues (2009) - 3.95 crores## 10. Crook (2010) - 2.15 crores## 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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Box Office: 'Saiyaara' First Day Early Estimates; A Blockbuster Start For Ahaan Shetty, Aneet Padda-Starrer

Mumbai, July 18 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, has taken a blockbuster opening at the Indian box office. The movie surpassed all pre-release trade projections by a substantial margin. ## According to early estimates, the film has earned a net collection of around 20-21 crores on its first day. There is an intense competition at the moment at the Hindi box office among the Bollywood and Hollywood titles, which is making it difficult for the movie to get the desired showcasing. ## There was a capacity issue with Saiyaara on the first day, but the good thing is that the word of mouth is positive, and the arrangements are already being made to increase the showcasing over the weekend, which was inevitable given the huge opening. ## A big spike in Saiyaara's business is very much expected on Saturday and Sunday, as it will be aiming for 70-80 crores net opening weekend, which is a sensational start. Another good thing for the movie is that even single screens have performed well on the first day, so this can vary the estimates a little bit. ## 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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Saiyaara Movie Review: Critics And Audience Heap High Praise For Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda-Starrer

Mumbai, July 18 - Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda's debut is getting better and better with each passing moment as their romantic drama Saiyaara is off to a sensational start at the box office. This Yash Raj Films production is directed by Mohit Suri, known for helming romantic blockbusters. ## The film was released today, July 18, amid glowing reviews from critics and equally backed by the audiences who are heaping high praise for the newcomers while also highlighting the importance of the film's chartbuster music, Mohit Suri's direction and YRF's production value. ## The movie is about a rising musician, named Krish Kapoor, whose raw talent and ambition set him on a collision course with the realities of the modern music industry. When he is introduced to Vaani, 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. Check Out Saiyaara Movie Review By Critics and Audiences ## #OneWordReview...#Saiyaara: OUTSTANDING.Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½#MohitSuri is back – and so is the romance genre... Love. Heartbreak. Drama. Music – #Saiyaara soars high... #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda are sensational... UNMISSABLE! #SaiyaaraReview#Saiyaara is *not* your… pic.twitter.com/G2OY4824G6— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) July 18, 2025 ## You will smile, you will cry, you will weep. True love gets a new meaning with Mohit Suri and YRF’s ‘Saiyaara’. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are big stars of the future. Brilliant performances for first-timers. Additionally, Ahaan has the starry attitude in abundance, which will… pic.twitter.com/CSHzC7eVMl— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) July 18, 2025 ## #SaiyaaraReview #Saiyaara gives everything: music, chemistry, passion, and real vibes for today’s generation.Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫Ahaan’s confidence and Aneet’s innocence make them super watchable from the very first frame. They Are SUPERSTAR. 💯&It's #MohitSuri's The… pic.twitter.com/UiD61UOXYs— Ashwani kumar (@BorntobeAshwani) July 18, 2025 ## #SaiyaaraReview ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #Saiyaara is a BLOCKBUSTER OF EPIC PROPORTIONS.After ages, I’ve seen a romantic film that truly shakes you to the core. The phenomenal writing by Sankalp Sadanah and Rohit Shankar has been beautifully brought to life by director Mohit Suri in his… pic.twitter.com/TsRYYMjiVD— Sumit Kadel (@SumitkadeI) July 18, 2025 ## Saiyaara Review - 4*/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟Aneet Padda / Ahaan Panday & Mohit suri has made a magical film…. BLOCKBUSTER ON THE WAY… #Saiyaara #SaiyaaraReview #AneetPadda #AhaanPanday #MohitSuri pic.twitter.com/v3l5QJv0Zy— Rohit Jaiswal (@rohitjswl01) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara is a WINNER! 🌟#MohitSuri brings back the magic of love with a story that’s fresh, emotional & powerfully told.#AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda shine with stellar debuts their chemistry is electric! The music is soul-stirring, the drama is real, a complete cinematic… pic.twitter.com/fkICtwAiaS— Siddharth R Kannan (@sidkannan) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara (Rating: 3.75/5)Finally, a good romantic film from Bollywood which sticks to the plot instead of preaching things. Mohit Suri found his groove back and delivered a film the young audience will resonate with. (1/7) pic.twitter.com/OC2Kyo6cew— Kshamik (@Kshamik4) July 18, 2025 ## Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️½#Saiyaara is MESMERISING. #MohitSuri has delivered, once again! #AhaanPanday and #AneetPadda are successful in establishing a memorable debut. The gripping first half, the chemistry between the lead actors and the music are the major pluses. 👍 #SaiyaaraReview… pic.twitter.com/0qderVUIO5— Nishit Shaw (@NishitShawHere) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara is the perfect recipe for Gen Z glossy, emotional, and musical. 🎬✨For me, it’s a one-time watch: the first half works, but the second half loses steam.But those songs? Absolute treat! 🤌🎶 And the new leads definitely shine. #SaiyaaraReview #AhaanPanday #AneetPadda pic.twitter.com/fVvjowIWan— Movies Talk Official (@moviestalkhindi) July 18, 2025 ## Saiyaara is a Mind Blowing movie, it's such a great love story movie which wasn't made in the last 15 yearsthe story of this movie is amazing,background music is outstanding and direction of the movie is excellent#Saiyaara movie will be a huge blockbusterI give it ⭐⭐⭐⭐ pic.twitter.com/3tfCtFsYMk— Rahul Gupta (@RahulGu04197245) July 18, 2025 ## #Saiyaara was literally everything!!! I loved every single bit. At points I couldn’t stop crying but it gave me what I wanted!! It was beyond beautiful and beyond what I expected 🥺❤️#AhaanPanday and #Aneetpadda were so so good. I feel this is the best Bollywood debut movie!! pic.twitter.com/tZnTR5xoOs— Sanika (@notsanikaaaa) July 18, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Hrithik Roshan, Jr. NTR's 'War 2' Trailer Gets Censor Certificate; Details Revealed

Mumbai, July 18 - The hugely-awaited trailer of Yash Raj Films' spy action thriller War 2 has reportedly been censored by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), and it is set to be dropped online next week, ahead of the film's Independence Day weekend release on August 14. ## According to the reports, the trailer of the movie was censored today, July 18, and the CBFC has granted it a 'U/A' (16+) certificate. The trailer, 2 minutes and 39 seconds long, and said to be packed with action and emotional scenes, and is the hype raiser. ## When will the War 2 trailer be released? ## The official release date of the War 2 trailer launch has not been revealed yet, but reports say that it will drop online around July 24 or 25, nearly 3 weeks before the release date. The makers are confident that the promo they have cut will shoot the hype and set the stage for the movie to take a huge opening at the box office. ## About 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 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 2019 blockbuster War. The film will be released on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## Stay tuned...

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'Saiyaara' Scored Second Biggest Advance Booking For Bollywood In 2025; Eyes 25 Crore Net Opening Day

Mumbai, July 18 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara hits the big screen today after scoring the second biggest advance booking of the year for a Bollywood title, beating the big budget titles like Salman Khan's Sikandar and Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5. ## Directed by Mohit Suri and starring Ahaan Pandey and Aneeth Padda in their big screen debut, the pre-sales of Saiyaara have stunned one and all. ## Saiyaara Sold Second Best Advance Tickets For Bollywood In 2025 ## The film has sold approximately 195,000 tickets on its first day at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis), which is the second-highest of the year, behind Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava (225,000 tickets). Overall, Saiyaara has sold approximately 380,000 tickets nationwide for the opening day, which is again the second-best. ## In terms of advance booking gross collection, Saiyaara (9.40 crores) is the third among the 2025 Bollywood movies, behind Chhaava (13.80 crores) and Sikandar (10.10 crores). It is probably the biggest pre-sales ever for an Indian movie featuring newcomers. ## Saiyaara Eyes 25 Crore Net Opening Day Collection ## The box office projections for the movie have kept getting changed with each passing hour, and the reason being is the strong advance booking momentum. Before the bookings opened, the movie was projected to open in the range of 5-6 crores, but the projection quickly went up to double digits after the initial response. ## Considering how the advances have progressed, the film is now looking to open in the range of 20-25 crores net, with the strong possibility of opening around the higher end of the projection. Trade experts also believe the opening can be much higher, simply because the film has momentum with it, which might overcome even the optimistic projection, which needs to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

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Saiyaara First Day Advance Booking Beats Final Advance Ticket Sales of Housefull 5 and Raid 2 At The National Chains

Mumbai, July 17 - Yash Raj Films' romantic drama Saiyaara, starring two newcomers Ahaan Pandey and Aneet Padda, continues to surprise with its advance booking trend. The movie seemingly had a low buzz on social media, but the booking trend is not resonating with that. ## The Mohit Suri's directorial is putting all the pre-release talks in the dustbin and has sold 1,20,000 tickets at the three national chains (PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis) with still 12 hours left for the first show to begin, according to Himesh Mankad of Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla. This is a historical booking for a movie featuring unknown faces. ## As of 12 PM, the film has sold around 90,000 tickets in PVR+INOX and around 30,000 tickets in Cinepolis for the first day. The final ticket sale count in PIC is expected to be around 1.75-2 lakh, which is phenomenal to say the least. ## Saiyaara Beats Housefull 5 and Raid 2 Final Advance Ticket Count At The National Chains ## Such has been the response that Saiyaara has beaten the final ticket sale count of Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 and Ajay Devgn's Raid 2, even before the first show begin. Housefull 5 had sold approximately 95,000 tickets, while Raid 2 sold 93,000 tickets at national chains for the first day. ## The movie is now on track to beat Salman Khan's Sikandar, which sold around 1,43,000 tickets. Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava is currently the biggest pre-sales scorer for Bollywood in 2025, with around 2,25,000 tickets in PIC, and Saiyaara will be close to it by the end of the day, if not able to surpass the figure. ## Saiyaara Opening Day Box Office Expecatations ## The Hindi film industry is bracing up for an unexpected big opening, and no one has any answer as to why the movie has suddenly become the hot topic in the trade. With this sort of pre-sales, a 20 crore net opening is given, but the size of the release is not as big as some of the other movies with similar kinds of sales data. ## There is buzz in the industry that YRF is looking to increase the screens after seeing the excellent response in the pre-sales. According to Himesh Mankad of Pinkvilla, the film is aiming to release on 1750 screens nationwide, with the possibility to go higher as well. If this happens, then a 20 crore net opening is certain, which remains to be seen. ## Stay tuned...

328 days ago

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Salman Khan To Skip Eid Holiday Release For 'Battle of Galwan'? Film's Possible Release Date Revealed

Mumbai, July 16 - After getting a setback with Sikandar, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has now teamed up with director Apoorva Lakhia for a war action drama Battle of Galwan. The movie is set against the backdrop of the Galwan Valley clash in 2020 between Indian and Chinese troops. ## The makers recently announced the film with the first look poster, which was appreciated by all, and piqued the curiosity for the movie. The movie is set to go on floors in August this year, and ahead of it, the possible release date plans have been revealed. ## Salman Khan's Battle of Galwan To Skip Eid 2026 Release? ## According to a report by Bollywood Hungama, the much-awaited film might skip releasing during the Eid weekend in 2026. This particular holiday period has seen Salman's many films in the past, but the same may not be the case with his upcoming movie. ## "The makers are not looking at releasing the film on Eid. This is because three films are already scheduled for release on March 19, 2026 – Yash-starer Toxic, the comic caper Dhamaal 4 and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's intense romantic drama Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal", says the report. ## The report further stated that with Eid release almost ruled out, the makers are considering to the bring the film to the big screen in either January or June 2026. It is said that the makers are planning to wrap the shoot in 55-60 days, so there is a possibility of a January 2026 release. The official confirmation regarding the release date will be made soon. ## About Battle of Galwan ## Produced by Salman Khan Films, the film stars Salman Khan in the lead role, portraying the late Colonel B. Santosh Babu, the commanding officer of the 16 Bihar Regiment, who heroically led Indian soldiers during the conflict. It has Chitrangda Singh as the female lead while Himesh Reshammiya is the music composer. ## Stay tuned...

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Yash Raj Films' 'Saiyaara' Stuns With Excellent Advance Booking; Set For Double Digit Opening

Mumbai, July 16 - Yash Raj Films, the powerhouse behind some of Bollywood's most iconic romantic dramas, is all set to deliver its next potential blockbuster in the form of Saiyaara. The film, which marks the big screen debuts of Ahaan Pandey and Aneeth Padda, is already making waves even before its theatrical release. ## Directed by Mohit Suri, Saiyaara has registered a phenomenal response in advance bookings, breaking records for a film featuring debutants. Bookings opened just yesterday, three days ahead of the release, and the initial pre-sales numbers have surprised the entire trade circuit. ## In just over a day, Saiyaara has sold more than 50,000 tickets for its opening day, and the final pre-sales tally could touch an impressive 150,000+ tickets by the time the film hits screens. This is an exceptional achievement for a film without any established stars. ## The buzz and pre-release traction are being viewed as a rare moment, especially in a time when even films with popular actors have been struggling to generate such interest. The trend suggests a double-digit crore opening at the box office — an unprecedented feat for a movie led by newcomers in today's time. ## About Saiyaara ## Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, 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. ## The film is scheduled to release on July 18 worldwide. ## Stay tuned...

329 days ago

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Housefull 5 Final Worldwide Box Office Collection: Finishes As Akshay Kumar's Second Biggest Grosser Post Pandemic

Mumbai, July 16 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar-led comedy thriller Housefull 5 has completed its box office run with a collection below 300 crores gross, finishing as the second highest-grossing Bollywood movie of the year at the time it ended its theatrical journey. ## Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 was released on June 6 amid a good hype. It was the movie that was perceived as one of Bollywood's biggest hits of the year, but the mixed reviews and audience reception drastically reduced its box office prospects. ## The movie was reportedly made on a budget of around 250 crores, making it the most expensive Indian comedy movie. Despite earning close to 300 crores gross, Housefull 5 ended as an average affair, and the budget is the major reason for this verdict. ## Housefull 5 India Net/Gross Box Office Collection ## The Sajid Nadiadwala's production scored an estimated 183.50 crores net collection (218.50 crores gross), making it the second biggest Bollywood net-grosser of the year. Overall, Housefull 5 finished as the 45th biggest Bollywood and 51st Hindi net-grosser of all time. For Akshay Kumar, it is his 6th biggest domestic grosser. ## Housefull 5 Overseas Box Office Collection ## At the international box office, the film grossed an estimated 70 crores gross collection, which is the second biggest for a Bollywood title of 2025. For Akshay Kumar, Housefull 5 is the 4th biggest overseas grosser, after 2.0, Good Newwz, and Toilet Ek Prem Katha. ## Housefull 5 Worldwide Box Office Collection ## The film has grossed an estimated 289 crores at the worldwide box office, emerging as the second biggest Bollywood grosser of the year, behind Chhaava. It is Akshay Kumar's biggest grosser since Sooryavanshi (293 crores), and his second biggest grosser in the post-COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, Housefull 5 is the actor's 7th biggest grosser globally. ## Housefull 5 India Footfalls/Admissions and Verdict ## In India, the film has sold approximately 10 million or 1 crore tickets. This is the second most-watched Bollywood movie of the year in India, behind Chhaava. Despite the early promises, Housefull 5 finished with an Average verdict. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Sitaare Zameen Par Benefits From Discounted Tuesday Offer; Collects Over 75 Lakh Net On Day 26

Mumbai, July 16 - Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par continues its steady run at the box office, with the film showing resilience in its fourth week. The film had a good 4th weekend in which it showed solid growth. The movie saw an expected dip on Monday (Day 25), but benefited from a discounted offer to score a slight jump on Tuesday. ## Sitaare Zameen Par Box Office Collection Day 26 ## Sitaare Zameen Par earned an estimated 75-80 lakh net collection on Tuesday, aided by the popular discounted ticket pricing implemented across various cinema chains. The film's total India net collection after 26 days stands at around 162 crore, a commendable feat considering the increasing competition. With family-friendly content and positive word of mouth, it has been able to attract weekday footfalls even weeks after its release. ## The fourth week began with a dip, scoring 55-60 lakh on Monday (Day 25). However, the Tuesday offer drew more audiences back into theatres, providing a modest mid-week boost. Cities like Jaipur recorded notably higher occupancy levels, clocking over 30%, while the national average occupancy was around 20%. In 5 days of the 4th week so far, the film has minted around 7.65 crores net as the full week is heading for 8.50 crores net. ## The film, which deals with themes of childhood trauma, education, and sports mentorship, has found a strong emotional connection with the audience. Its consistent weekend jumps and stable weekday figures have positioned it as a surprise success story in 2025. The movie is eyeing to finish its run with 165-170 crores net. ## Sitaare Zameen Par Worldwide Box Office Collection ## SZP has crossed 250 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office. After 26 days of run, the movie's India gross collection stands at around 193.50 crores (162 crores net), while overseas collection is around 65 crores, for the worldwide total of around 258.50 crores. It is headed towards finishing with 265-270 crores gross globally. ## Stay tuned...

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Ramayana's Rs. 4000 Crore Budget Shocks Netizens – Sets New Benchmark for Indian Cinema

Mumbai, July 15 - Director Nitesh Tiwari's big screen adaptation of Ramayana is officially the costliest Indian film by a long margin, after producer Namit Malhotra revealed that the budget for this 2-part epic will be in the range of Rs. 4000 crores. ## In a recent podcast, Malhotra said that they have been working on this mega project for the past 6-7 years and by the time they are done with both parts, the budget will be around $500 million, which equals roughly Rs. 4000 crores. ## "We are making the largest film in the world for the greatest story and greatest epic that the world should see. I think it's still cheaper than some of the Hollywood films' budgets. I think we are making a bigger film at a lower cost. For me, it's not a money-driven thing", Malhotra said. ## Ramayana Budget Shocks Netizens ## While the budget of Ramayana is undoubtedly the highest ever for any Indian production, netizens are still not able to digest the fact that this project is costing Rs. 4000 crore, even though everyone is aware that some of the world's finest technicians with the best technology are working on it. ## Netizens are sharing their thoughts on social media and asking if Ramayana has that global pull to recover this budget. One can't blame the audience for their reactions, as no one could have imagined in their wildest dreams that an Indian production could have $500 million. To recover this cost, both parts of Ramayana will need to gross over $1 billion globally, which is a tough ask. ## Makers Are Super Confident On Ramayana's Global Appeal ## It is no secret that to recover the cost, Ramayana has to perform strongly outside India. According to Namit Malhotra, they are making a film that the global audience has never experienced before, and he is super confident that this historical epic will resonate with the worldwide audience, not only to Indians. ## Ramayana Cast, and Release Timeline ## Produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, joined by Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Yash as the fearsome Raavan, and Sunny Deol in the powerful role of Hanuman. The first part of the movie is scheduled to hit the big screen on Diwali 2026, followed by the second part on Diwali 2027. ##

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Director Priyadarshan Officially Announces 'Haiwaan' With Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan

Mumbai, July 15 - Director Priyadarshan has broken the ice and officially announced his next film, titled Haiwaan, featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The news about the movie was already out in the media, and without delaying it further, the filmmaker confirmed the same on social media. ## Taking to Instagram, Priyadarshan shared a picture of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan with a simple caption - "Haiwaan, my next film with Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan at Lords". The image was taken while the actor duo was watching the India vs England Lord's Test match. ## The shoot of Haiwaan is expected to commence in August this year, and the film will hit the big screen in 2026. It is not yet clear who is backing this project. ## Meanwhile, the upcoming movie also marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan after 17 years. Their last film together was Tashan (2017). It will be Akshay's 8th film, including Bhooth Bangla, which releases next year, with director Priyadarshan, while their 9th collaboration will be Hera Pheri 3, which is due to start rolling early next year. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyadarshan (@priyadarshan.official) ## Stay tuned...

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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...

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'War 2' and 'Coolie' Trailer Dates Revealed

Mumbai, July 14 - With exactly a month to go for the release, Yash Raj Films and Sun Pictures are gearing up to launch all important trailers of their respective movies - War 2 and Coolie, which are confirmed to clash at the box office on August 14 this year. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, YRF has locked a nearly 3-minute-long trailer, which will be released by mid-next week, around July 24/25. The action-packed trailer has reportedly been cut with the intent of taking hype and curiosity to another level. ## On the other hand, director Lokesh Kanagaraj confirmed in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India that the Coolie trailer will be released on August 2nd. There were rumours that the makers would launch a teaser also, but Lokesh refuted by saying that he would only release a trailer before the film's release. ## About War 2 ## The spy action thriller is directed by Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. It stars Hrithik Roshan, who returns to reprise his role as Kabir from the first movie, Jr. NTR in his Bollywood debut and Kiara Advani in the leading roles. The movie is scheduled to hit the big screen in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## About Coolie ## Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie is a gangster action drama produced by Sun Pictures. It stars Rajinikanth in the lead role alongside Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Upendra, and Aamir Khan (cameo), in prominent roles. It will be released in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. ## Stay tuned...

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War 2 vs Coolie: Which Star-Studded Film Could Emerge Victorious at the Box Office?

Mumbai, July 14 - The stage is set for two of Indian cinema's most awaited blockbusters, YRF's War 2 and Lokesh Kanagaraj's Coolie, which hit the big screens in one month, during the Independence Day weekend. The films are gearing up to battle it in a direct clash at the box office on August 14 in multiple languages. ## Both films are headlined by massive stars, backed by successful franchises or filmmakers, and are positioned to make massive dents in the box office charts. But the question remains: which film has the edge? Even though both movies are from different industries, they carry enough power to dent each other's box office potential in some regions. ## Star Power ## War 2: The 6th film in YRF's Spy Universe brings together Hrithik Roshan, reprising his role as Kabir from the first movie, and Jr. NTR, who's making his Bollywood debut with this. The north-south combination is a major highlight of Ayan Mukerji's directorial, with fan bases across India. ## Coolie: The action drama film features Rajinikanth in a massy, larger-than-life avatar, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, whose last two directorial works were huge blockbusters in the form of Leo and Vikram. Plus, the presence of Aamir Khan, even if it is a cameo role, could make an impact in North India. ## Edge: War 2 has an edge due to its pan-India appeal with the presence of Hrithik and Jr. NTR in the leading role, but Coolie can make inroads purely because of star aura and cult following, especially in Tamil and Telugu states. ## Franchise Factor ## War 2: The film is a part of the hugely popular franchise, Spy Universe, and also serves as a sequel to the blockbuster film, War (2019). The potential crossover between the actors of other films in the universe makes it further appealing. Coolie: Despite the rumours, the makers have confirmed that Coolie is not a part of Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), and serves as a standalone film. ## Edge: War 2 benefits from being part of a shared cinematic universe with established audience expectations. ## Box Office Potential ## War 2: The blockbuster sequel is expected to dominate in North India and overseas, especially due to YRF's strong distribution and Jr. NTR's debut in the Hindi belt. The latter's presence also makes the film a priority in Telugu states. Coolie: South India is expected to go berserk for Coolie. Despite Jr. NTR's War 2, the Rajinikanth-starrer is likely to take a good opening in Telugu states as hype is already there. It is unlikely to challenge War 2 in the Hindi belt, but could find some success if marketing is spot-on with Aamir Khan. ## Edge: War 2 might take the lead globally and in multiplex circuits. Coolie could dominate in the South and single screens. ## Who Could Emerge on Top? ## If War 2 manages to stay true to its franchise's strength by nailing its action, hitting emotional beats, and leveraging the Spy Universe well, it could become one of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters. Coolie, on the other hand, if it delivers the "Rajinikanth x Lokesh" experience fans are dreaming of, it could become a phenomenon in the South and surprise everyone in the North too. ## Conclusion ## War 2 looks winner at the moment (if both films score positive reception) as it has the broader pan-India commercial appeal due to various reasons (Spy Universe, sequel, and star power), but Coolie carries the weight of a mass revival moment for Rajinikanth, backed by a director who understands the pulse of today's audience. It can be said that the film that best balances content and hype will emerge victorious in the star-studded showdown. ## Stay tuned...

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'Son of Sardaar 2' Trailer Scored 28+ Million Views In The First 24 Hours: Top 10 Most-Watched Bollywood Trailer List

Mumbai, July 12 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn's much-awaited action-comedy drama, Son of Sardaar 2, is gearing up for its theatrical release on July 25. In the lead-up to the big day, the makers dropped the official trailer on July 11, which quickly gained traction online. ## In the first 24 hours, the trailer amassed an impressive 28.70 million views on YouTube, across two channels — 28 million via Jio Studios and 700K through Ajay Devgn Films' official channel. The trailer, infused with slapstick humour, has been met with a positive response from viewers, boosting anticipation around the sequel. ## Despite not breaking into the top 10 most-watched Bollywood trailers, Son of Sardaar 2 has comfortably outperformed many recent biggies, including Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 trailer, which managed just 9.5 million views in comparison. With this momentum, SOS2 is poised for a strong opening at the box office later this month. ## Here is the list of top 10 most watched Bollywood trailers (Hindi) - ## 1. Dunki – 58.5 million ## 2. SkyForce – 57.65 million ## 3. Adipurush – 52.2 million ## 4. Singham Again – 52 million ## 5. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar – 50.95 million ## 6. Animal – 50.6 million ## 7. Sikandar – 48 million ## 8. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 – 45.9 million ## 9. Jawan (Prevue) – 45.6 million ## 10. Baby John – 45.2 million ## About Son of Sardaar 2 ## Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, SOS2 is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 film Son of Sardaar. It stars Ajay Devgn alongside Mrunal Thakur, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Deepak Dobriyal, Chunky Panday, Neeru Bajwa, Kubbra Sait, Vindu Dara Singh, and Mukul Dev, among others. ## Produced by Devgn Films and Jio Studios, the film is scheduled to release on July 25. ## Stay tuned...

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'Ramayana' Complete Star Cast Details Seemingly Revealed

Mumbai, July 11 - One of Indian cinema's most ambitious projects, director Nitesh Tiwari's epic adaptation of Ramayana, has become the talk of the town following the release of its first look teaser. The brief glimpse, which introduced Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Raavan, has sent anticipation soaring, with a wave of unanimous praise across the board. ## Primary Cast Confirmed ## The teaser officially revealed Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, joined by Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Yash as the fearsome Raavan, and Sunny Deol in the powerful role of Hanuman. The visual introduction of Ranbir and Yash has already generated tremendous excitement among fans. ## Rumoured Full Cast Line-Up ## According to Letterboxd, the complete cast has now surfaced. Notably, Arun Govil, who famously portrayed Rama in Ramanand Sagar's iconic TV series, returns to the epic as King Dasharath. He will be joined by Indira Krishnan as Mata Kaushalya and Lara Dutta as the scheming Kaikeyi. ## The cast reportedly also includes: ## Sheeba Chaddha as Manthra ## Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari ## Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha ## Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjiva ## Adinath Kothare as Bharat ## Mohit Raina as Lord Shiva ## Kunal Kapoor as Indradeva ## Amitabh Bachchan lending his voice for Jatayu ## Other listed cast members on LetterBoxd in undisclosed roles include Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, Meghna Malik, Harman Baweja, Samarth Kaimliya, Kurangi Vijyashri Nagraj, Ajinkya Rao, Sandeep Kumar, Pravin Manjrekar, and Satyen Chaturvedi. ## Production & Release Timeline ## Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studio in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana will unfold in two parts, with Part 1 slated for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 expected in Diwali 2027. The epic will be released globally in multiple languages and formats, including 3D and IMAX. ## The film's visual effects are being handled by DNEG, the studio behind numerous global blockbusters. Musical legends Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman are collaborating on the score, setting the stage for a truly cinematic mythological experience. ## Stay tuned...

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Sitaare Zameen Par 3-Week Collection: Crosses Five Films' Lifetime Total In 150 Crore Net Club

Mumbai, July 11 - Superstar Aamir Khan's comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par had a decent third week at the domestic box office, which took its total India net collection to past 150 crores. It is among the 65 films to achieve the milestone of 150 crore net in the Hindi language. ## The RS Prasanna directorial scored approximately 19 crores net in the third week, dropping around 60% from the second week. The drop in collection in the third week was higher than it was in the second week (47.69%), which shows the legs are slowing down as competition is increasing. ## What is the total India net collection of Sitaare Zameen Par? ## After three weeks of running, the total India net collection of the film is around 154 crores. With this, it has beaten the lifetime collection of five movies in the 150 crores net club in Hindi - "Tanu Weds Manu Returns" (150.71 crores), "OMG 2" (151.16 crores), "Salaar: Cease Fire - Part 1" (152.65 crores), "Chhichhore" (153.16 crores), and "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" (153.55 crores). ## What is the overseas and worldwide collection of the film? ## SZP has done well at the international box office, scoring an estimated 54 crores gross in three weeks. Worldwide, it has grossed approximately 238 crores, crossing the lifetime collection of Ajay Devgn's "Raid 2" (237.50 crores worldwide) and becoming the third biggest Bollywood grosser of the year behind "Housefull 5" (289 crores) and "Chhaava" (808 crores). ## Stay tuned...

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Housefull 5 Five-Week Box Office Collection: To Beat Bajirao Mastani and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 To Enter Top 50 Highest Net-Grossing Hindi Movie List?

Mumbai, July 11 - Akshay Kumar's comedy thriller Housefull 5 has completed five weeks at the box office. Despite the mixed reception, the movie has managed to earn a decent success. It has emerged as the biggest grosser for Akshay Kumar since Sooryavanshi (2021) at the global box office. ## At one point, it looked like Housefull 5 would be able to outgross Sooryavanshi's final worldwide gross of 293 crores, but due to competition and mixed word of mouth, the pace got slow at the box office. It will finish as the second biggest grosser for the superstar in the post-pandemic world, just short of Sooryavanshi at around 290 crores. ## Nonetheless, Housefull 5 has an outside chance to beat Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra's Bajirao Mastani (184.30 crores net) and Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (184.32 crores net) at the domestic box office to enter the top 50 biggest Hindi net grosser list. The movie needs another 1 crore net to surpass these two films, which looks extremely difficult, but might get there if it manages to stay in theatres for a few more weeks on limited theatres. In terms of India gross collection, Bajirao Mastani will remain ahead as tax rates were much higher when it was released in 2015. ## How much did Housefull 5 earn at the Indian box office in 5 weeks (35 days)? ## Housefull 5 is nearing its box office journey as it earned around 35 lakh in its 5th week, a massive drop of around 85% from the last week. It has earned approximately 183.30 crores net collection (218.35 crores gross) at the domestic box office and around 289 crores worldwide after 5 weeks. ## As said, the movie will finish below the 290 crores gross mark globally, as the second biggest Bollywood grosser of the year behind Chhaava (808 crores worldwide). With this collection, HF5 could have emerged as a box office hit, but the cost involved was much higher than any other comedy entertainer. ## Stay tuned...

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Yash To Have A Full-Length Role In Director Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana: Part 1'

Mumbai, July 10 - Director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana has taken social media by storm ever since the first look introduction teaser was released recently. The film features Ranbir Kapoor as lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Raavan, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. ## Over the last few days, there have been rumours that Yash as Raavan will have an extended cameo appearance with only 15 minutes of screen time in the first part of Ramayana, which releases on Diwali 2026. The reports left fans disappointed and disheartened. ## According to the latest report by Himesh Mankad for Pinkvilla, there is no truth in rumours as Yash will have a full-length role with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in Ramayana: Part One. The actor has reportedly shot for over 50 days since he started shooting on April 30, for just the first part of the movie. ## Contrary to the rumours, Yash reportedly has a screen time in excess of one hour in Ramayana: Part One, which acts as a build-up for the battle royale for Ramayana: Part Two. Meanwhile, shooting for the first part is already completed, while the second part filming will commence in August this year. ## Nitesh Tiwari is said to be treating Ramayana: Part One in a very interesting manner, as he is giving a proper build-up with back stories to the characters of Ram and Raavan, as that would make the impact of Ramayana: Part Two even bigger. The second part will hit the big screen on Diwali 2027. ## The film is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studio in association with Yash's Monster Mind Creations. The film has music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman while the VFX is being done by DNEG. ## Stay tuned...

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Indian Movies of 2025, Per IMDb

Mumbai, July 10 - The second half of 2025 is loaded with many potential big blockbusters at the Indian box office. IMDb, one of the most trusted sources to know the hype for a movie, has unveiled the list of the top 10 most anticipated Indian movies from July to December 2025. ## The top 10 most-anticipated Indian movie list shared by IMDb includes movies of different Indian languages, with the Hindi film industry leading with seven movies, followed by one each from the Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam industries. ## Here are the Top 10 Most Anticipated Indian Movies (July–December 2025) according to IMDb page-view data ## 1. Coolie (Tamil) – Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and starring superstar Rajinikanth alongside Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, and Aamir Khan (cameo), the action drama is scheduled to release August 14, 2025 in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada. It is produced by Sun Pictures. ## ## 2. War 2 (Hindi) – Starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani, the spy action thriller is directed by Brahmastra fame Ayan Mukerji and produced by Aditya Chopra of Yash Raj Films. The movie is scheduled to hit the big screens on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. ## ## 3. The Raja Saab (Telugu) – The horror-comedy, starring Pan India superstar Prabhas alongside Sanjay Dutt, Malavika Mohanan, and Niddhi Agarwal, is directed by Maruthi. The movie is slated to debut in theatres on December 5, 2025, in Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada. ## ## 4. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan (Hindi) – The romantic drama stars Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor in the leading roles. It is directed by Santosh Singh and is scheduled to release on July 18, 2025. ## ## 5. Saiyaara (Hind) – Yash Raj Films' romantic film, which introduces Ahaan Panday in the Hindi film industry and also stars Aneet Padda as the female lead, is directed by Mohit Suri. It is set to release on July 18, 2025, in theatres worldwide. ## ## 6. Baaghi 4 (Hindi) – The fourth installment in the action thriller franchise brings Tiger Shroff to reprise his role, as the movie also stars Sanjay Dutt, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu, and Sonam Bajwa in the leading roles. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the movie will release on September 5, 2025. ## 7. Son of Sardaar 2 (Hindi) – The Bollywood romantic comedy-action, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, is scheduled to hit the screens on July 25, 2025. It is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and serves as the spiritual sequel to the 2012 film Son of Sardaar. ## ## 8. Hridayapoorvam (Malayalam) – The family drama, starring Mohanlal, Malavika Mohanan and Sangeeth Prathap in the lead roles, is the most anticipated Malayalam movie of the second half of the year. Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, it is scheduled for August 28, 2025, release. ## ## 9. Mahavatar Narsimha (Hindi) – It is an animated film in production by Hombale Films and Kleem Productions, part of a series bringing to life the stories of Lord Vishnu's avatars. Directed by Ashwin Kumar, it is slated for release on July 25, 2025, in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, as well as 3D. ## ## 10. Alpha (Hindi) – Starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh, Alpha is the 7th film and the first female-centric film in YRF's Spy Universe. Directed by Shiv Rawail, it is scheduled to hit the big screens on December 25. ## ## Stay tuned...

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Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi's 'Jolly LLB 3' To Clash With 'Kantara: Chapter 1'?

Mumbai, July 9 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's hugely anticipated courtroom comedy drama Jolly LLB 3, co-starring Arshad Warsi, is reportedly eyeing a Gandhi Jayanti 2025 release. The first is currently scheduled to hit the big screen on September 19.## According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter India, the Subhash Kapoor's directorial blockbuster is set to be postponed by two weeks. The report states that the makers are eyeing to bring the movie on October 2, 2025, as they feel it is a perfect holiday release. ## The team, including Akshay Kumar and director Subhash Kapoor, is confident that they have made an entertaining movie, and the discussions are going on to give it a holiday release, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, on October 2nd. ## Produced by Star Studios and Kangra Talkies, the film will pit Akshay and Arshad against each other in the movie as lawyers, with Saurabh Shukla returning to play Judge Sunderlal Tripathi. The movie will also feature Huma Qureshi, Amrita Rao, and Annu Kapoor in their respective roles. ## Jolly LLB 3 To Clash With Kantara: Chapter ## If the makers lock the October 2nd release for Jolly LLB 3, it could mean that the movie will clash with Rishab Shetty's Pan India movie, Kantara: Chapter 1. There were rumours of the postponement of the much-awaited Kannada title, but the makers dropped a new poster a couple of days ago and confirmed that the film is on track for October 2 release as the shoot is completed. ## Can Kantara Pose A Threat To Jolly LLB 3 or Vice Versa? ## Even though Kantara: Chapter 1 is not a direct Hindi film, it is carrying a big buzz in the dubbed version, especially since the first film, Kantara (2022), was a surprise hit in the Hindi market. The trade is optimistic about the film's box office prospects. However, Jolly LLB 3 is also a franchise film with a strong star cast and is easily one of the most anticipated Bollywood films. While the clash with Kantara 2 might reduce the full potential, Jollywood LLB 3 is expected to score a big opening. ## Stay tuned...

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'Drishyam 2' Hindi Cast To Reunite For 'Drishyam 3'

Mumbai, July 9 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is gearing up for the final chapter of the crime suspense thriller franchise, Drishyam, which begins filming this October and releases in theatres worldwide on October 2, 2026, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. ## Directed by Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam 3 will reunite the cast of Drishyam 2. According to the report by Pinkvilla, actress Tabu, who has been a big part of the movie and featured in the first two movies, will return alongside Akshaye Khan, who featured in the second movie, for the third film. ## It is said that director Pathak recently discussed the idea of Drishyam 3 with Tabu and Khanna, and the actors were bowled over by the unpredictability of the screenplay, and instantly agreed to come on board the upcoming film. ## The report further stated that Drishyam 3 will most likely be the final film of the franchise, centring on the three main characters portrayed by Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Akshaye Khanna. The story picks up directly after the second film. ## Apart from Tabu and Akshaye Khan, Drishyam 3 is also confirmed to feature Shriya Saran, who played Ajay Devgn's wife. Other family members of Ajay Devgn in the movie are also expected to make a comeback to the Drishyam saga. ## Stay tuned...

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