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EXCLUSIVE: Sabbir Khan reflects on the PRIDE of launching Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon, Nidhhi Agerwal: “It becomes your GLORY”; says mass cinema needs to EVOLVE: “It should reach out to maximum people but with intellect. We can’t recycle the same tropes”
There was a time when Hindi remakes of South Indian films worked well at the box office, despite the original films being available in Hindi-dubbed versions on satellite television or digital platforms. However, the trend changed after the pandemic. During the lockdown, several popular South Indian mass entertainers were widely consumed by audiences. As a result, they were consequently less interested in watching their Hindi remakes.
BREAKING: Jacqueline Fernandez has a hilarious cameo in Yami Gautam Dhar’s Nayyi Navelli Original
The horror comedy Nayyi Navelli has released today, October 16, and has caught attention due to its quirky trailer, unusual premise and the presence of Yami Gautam Dhar, who recently won the National Award. Interestingly, moviegoers who venture out to watch the film in cinemas will be in for a surprise, as none other than Jacqueline Fernandez makes a special appearance in the film.
EXCLUSIVE: 15 years after Delhi Belly, Abhinay Deo could make HISTORY again with Doosra; may become the ONLY director in Indian cinema to have two films released WITHOUT interval
The trailer of Doosra was recently released and has caught attention due to its unusual storytelling. The film not only focuses on Sourav Ganguly's glorious cricketing career, culminating in India's historic victory over England in the 2002 NatWest Trophy final, but also parallelly follows the story of Tara (Plabita Borthakur), who lives in a deeply conservative household in Rajasthan.
EXCLUSIVE: CBFC censors 57 seconds of Yami Gautam Dhar’s dialogue in Nayyi Navelli; inserts disclaimer in visuals of masala eating
Yami Gautam Dhar, who was recently in the news for winning the National Award for Article 370 (2024), will be seen on the big screen in Nayyi Navelli. It releases tomorrow, Friday, October 16, and has caught attention thanks to the horror comedy genre, entertaining trailer and casting of Yami. Earlier this week, the makers completed the censor process and in this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the same.
BREAKING: Jailer 2 ends with the promise of third part; Hrithik Roshan’s massy special appearance has a Chulbul Pandey connection (Spoilers ahead)
The much awaited film Jailer 2 finally released today and has opened on a great note. The first film was highly remembered not just for superstar Rajinikanth's massy performance, songs and elevation moments but also for its various special appearances. The same continues in Jailer 2 as well. However, there's one more exciting cameo this time, that too by none other than Hrithik Roshan. Warning: Spoilers ahead.
BREAKING: Ramayana is Ranbir Kapoor’s second film after Animal to be 3 hours+; gets PG-13 rating in USA Original
The grand Diwali release, Ramayana, is three weeks away from release, and the excitement is steadily building up with each passing day. It's going to have the biggest release for an Indian film ever globally and the makers have been steadily working towards it. In a significant development, the censor process in the United States of America has been completed.
Jailer 2 advance booking EXPLODES: Rajinikanth-starrer sells 14.15 lakh tickets for Day 1; Hindi
Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 is all set to arrive in cinemas tomorrow, October 15, and the excitement surrounding the film is enormous. The frenzy can be attributed to Rajinikanth's unparalleled stardom, the phenomenal popularity of the first instalment and the mass-appealing genre of the franchise. In this article, Bollywood Hungama takes a closer look at the film's extraordinary advance booking trends.
Jailer 2 advance booking EXPLODES: Rajinikanth-starrer sells 14.15 lakh tickets for Day 1; Hindi version surprises with nearly 40,000 tickets despite no national multiplex release
Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 is all set to arrive in cinemas tomorrow, October 15, and the excitement surrounding the film is enormous. The frenzy can be attributed to Rajinikanth's unparalleled stardom, the phenomenal popularity of the first instalment and the mass-appealing genre of the franchise. In this article, Bollywood Hungama takes a closer look at the film's extraordinary advance booking trends.
EXCLUSIVE: Drishyam The Conclusion’s viral ‘Madira peeke so gaye?’ actor Ajeet Singh Pallawat was originally supposed to play Draupadi; reveals why makers changed it to Chanakya
In 1975, Gabbar Singh's iconic question, "Kitne aadmi the?", from Sholay became a part of popular culture. 51 years later, another question has caught the fancy of moviegoers: "Madira peeke so gaye?"! Uttered by Raghu Nayak (Ajeet Singh Pallawat) in the blockbuster Drishyam The Conclusion, the hilarious one-liner has become a rage, especially on social media. The fact that the dialogue is also repeated by Jaideep Ahlawat and Kamlesh Sawant's characters has added to its popularity.
EXCLUSIVE: Rohit Shetty-backed Krithi Shetty-starrer titled Hum Tere Pyaar Mein; to be directed by his protégé Vidhi Ghodgaonkar
Rohit Shetty is gearing up for an eventful 2027. He'll kick off the year with the much-awaited Golmaal 5, while his other directorial venture, Maria IPS, starring John Abraham as former top cop Rakesh Maria, is also expected to arrive in cinemas. And that's not all. The blockbuster filmmaker is also presenting a film that marks South actress Krithi Shetty's debut as a leading lady in Bollywood.
EXCLUSIVE: Abhinay Deo reveals he speaks to Aamir Khan almost every month about Delhi Belly 2; opens up on possible studio hurdle: “They may ask me to remove abuses; yeh ek hi aisi film hai jo kabhi clean NAHIN ho sakti!”
Over the weekend, Imran Khan was back in the news after he was detained by the Mumbai Police for attempting to participate in a protest demanding the removal of India's Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar. Imran uploaded a picture of himself in a police van on Instagram, which quickly went viral. It also brought renewed attention to some of his popular films and songs. One track that was widely revisited over the weekend was 'Bhaag DK Bose' from his 2011 cult classic, Delhi Belly.
EXCLUSIVE: Abhinay Deo reveals he speaks to Aamir Khan almost every month about Delhi Belly 2; opens up on possible studio hurdle: “They may ask me to remove abuses; yeh ek hi aisi film hai jo kabhi clean NAHIN ho sakti!”
EXCLUSIVE: Abhinay Deo reveals he speaks to Aamir Khan almost every month about Delhi Belly 2; opens up on possible studio hurdle: “They may ask me to remove abuses; yeh ek hi aisi film hai jo kabhi clean NAHIN ho sakti!” en Bollywood News Fenil Seta https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ EXCLUSIVE: Abhinay Deo reveals he speaks to Aamir Khan almost every month about Delhi Belly 2; opens up on possible studio hurdle: “They may ask me to remove abuses; yeh ek hi aisi film hai jo kabhi clean NAHIN...
Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 vs Monster: Anupam Kher-starrer to take on Salman Khan’s Eid stronghold after 16 years
Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006) has attained cult status, thanks to its unusual yet relatable subject, hilarious and emotional moments, memorable performances and quirky characters. It is also considered one of the earliest films to kickstart the 'Delhi wave' in Bollywood. As a result, expectations are tremendous from its sequel, Khosla Ka Ghosla 2. The film was earlier scheduled to release on August 28, 2026.
EXCLUSIVE: Sabbir Khan reveals why Adbhut is a RARE film to premiere on TV before arriving on OTT; explains how his supernatural thriller got a U/A certificate: “You can watch it with your family without having to CRINGE”
Sabbir Khan, known for mass-appealing action entertainers like Heropanti (2014), Baaghi (2016) and Munna Michael (2017), switched genres with the supernatural psychological thriller Adbhut, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Diana Penty and Shreya Dhanwanthary. At a time when films often skip a theatrical release and premiere directly on streaming platforms, Adbhut took an unusual route. It first premiered on television before finally arriving on JioHotstar on Friday, October 9.
EXCLUSIVE: Abhinay Deo reveals how Bhushan Kumar helped Doosra despite T-Series having no connection with the film: “He said, ‘Arre, trailer chalao’”’; explains why he hired an Israeli editor who knew NOTHING about cricket
After delivering acclaimed projects like Delhi Belly, 24, Blackmail and the recently released web series Brown, filmmaker Abhinay Deo is back with Doosra. The film not only chronicles key moments from Sourav Ganguly’s illustrious cricketing career, culminating in India’s historic victory over England in the 2002 NatWest Series final, but also follows the parallel journey of Tara (Plabita Borthakur), a young girl growing up in a deeply conservative household in Rajasthan.
EXCLUSIVE: Murad Khetani on making his Tamil debut with Baththa: “It was a natural step and credit goes to Atlee sir”; reveals if Vijay Sethupathi-starrer will be dubbed in Hindi: “We would certainly be open to exploring it”
Murad Khetani of Cine1 Studios has made a mark in Bollywood with successful films like Kabir Singh (2019), Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), Animal (2023) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024). He developed a strong bond with blockbuster filmmaker Atlee while working on Baby John (2024), and the association has now continued with Baththa. The recently released Tamil entertainer stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead and marks Murad Khetani's foray into Tamil cinema.
SCOOP: Playback sensation Heer of Batwara 1947 and Peddi fame to make acting debut in Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain’s Side Heroes
In July, Bollywood Hungama was the first to inform readers that Imtiaz Ali and Mahaveer Jain were planning to introduce fresh faces as the female lead in their upcoming friendship comedy, Side Heroes. We have now learned that the makers have zeroed in on playback sensation Heer for one of the female leads in the film.
EXCLUSIVE: Hunkkaar writer-director Heeraz Marfatia talks about the writing process, reveals team’s reaction to Saiyaara becoming a BLOCKBUSTER: “We were all ecstatic”; hails Aneet Padda: “Whole world is her playground”
Hunkkaar: The Roar, which was released last month, has received appreciation for its subject, treatment and performances. Moreover, there was tremendous curiosity surrounding the web series due to the presence of Aneet Padda, who became a huge sensation after the release of Saiyaara (2025).
EXCLUSIVE: Little Thomas’s director Kaushal Oza reveals why he set the film in the 90s instead of the present day: “Kids today will simply Google where babies come from or ask ChatGPT!” Original
At a time when films are becoming increasingly violent and A-rated, writer-director Kaushal Oza attempts to bring innocence back to cinemas with Little Thomas. Starring Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Dugal, the film's trailer is sure to bring a smile to viewers' faces while exploring a simple yet heartwarming premise. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Kaushal spoke about the idea behind Little Thomas, its casting, the decision to set the film in the 1990s and a lot more.
EXCLUSIVE: Mahaveer Jain Films to present ambitious Kannada sci-fi thriller Lambodhara 2.0, starring Kunal Kapoor and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Simple Suni; set for November 20 release Original
Mahaveer Jain Films, which has been backing several exciting projects across genres, is all set to present an ambitious Kannada sci-fi social thriller, Lambodhara 2.0. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that the film, directed by acclaimed Kannada filmmaker Simple Suni, will release in cinemas on November 20, 2026, in Kannada and Hindi. Its exciting first look will be unveiled later this week, on Wednesday, October 14.
Kumar Taurani reveals UNEXPECTED economics of Main Vaapas Aaunga’s music: “It’ll take 5 YEARS to recover our cost”; reveals how he PUSHED Imtiaz Ali to lead promotions as Diljit Dosanjh was busy: “Usne picture ko khada kar diya”
Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani spoke to Komal Nahta and were asked to name a film album that they never imagined would become a rage. Both unanimously named the recently released sleeper hit, Main Vaapas Aaunga, starring Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari and Vedang Raina. Kumar Taurani said, “Its songs were a bit sad. I wondered, ‘Pata nahin in gaanon ka kya hoga’. But I continued to support the album. We were excited by the coming together of Diljit Dosanjh, Imtiaz Ali and A R Rahman.
Kumar Taurani reveals UNEXPECTED economics of Main Vaapas Aaunga’s music: “It’ll take 5 YEARS to recover our cost”; reveals how he PUSHED Imtiaz Ali to lead promotions as Diljit Dosanjh was busy: “Usne picture ko khada kar diya”
Kumar Taurani reveals UNEXPECTED economics of Main Vaapas Aaunga’s music: “It’ll take 5 YEARS to recover our cost”; reveals how he PUSHED Imtiaz Ali to lead promotions as Diljit Dosanjh was busy: “Usne picture ko khada kar diya” en Bollywood News Fenil Seta https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Kumar Taurani reveals UNEXPECTED economics of Main Vaapas Aaunga’s music: “It’ll take 5 YEARS to recover our cost”; reveals how he PUSHED Imtiaz Ali to lead promotions as Diljit Dosanjh was busy: “Usne...
Ramesh Taurani reveals UNTOLD behind-the-scenes story of Soldier: “Nadeem-Shravan and Javed Akhtar were a WRONG combination”; reveals a song featuring Bobby Deol and Preity Zinta was SCRAPPED and replaced with ‘Tera Rang Balle Balle’ Original
Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani spoke to Komal Nahta and shared a fascinating anecdote about how the music team of Soldier (1998) underwent a major change. Ramesh Taurani said, “In those days, there was a saying that aap kisi bhi bade actor ko sign kar sakte ho lekin Bobby Deol ko sign nahin kar sakte! This was because Bobby was very exclusive and was doing only two films, Gupt (1997) and Barsaat (1995). But we held the music rights to both films.
Kumar Taurani reveals Shobha Kapoor made an EXTRA Rs. 25 crores due to ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ in Crew; makes a BOLD statement: “EVERY film should have recreated songs”
Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani spoke to Komal Nahta about remixes and recreated versions of old songs. While many believe that recreations are a worrying trend and that music composers should focus only on original compositions, Kumar Taurani had a different take. Kumar Taurani reveals Shobha Kapoor made an EXTRA Rs. 25 crores due to ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ in Crew; makes a BOLD statement: “EVERY film should have recreated songs” He said, “More recreations should be made.
Ramesh Taurani hails Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, takes a DIG at actors scared of flops: “Bhale 10 hit chhoot jaaye lekin 1 flop nahin chahiye!”; reveals, “I always tell Aamir Khan, ‘Aap zyaada picturein karo’”
Ramesh Taurani and Kumar Taurani spoke to Komal Nahta and urged actors to sign more films. Ramesh Taurani said, “In the olden days, we used to promote our films extensively, put up hoardings, publish posters in film magazines, play the songs on TV and radio, etc. Hence, actors used to get excited when signing a film produced by a music company. We used to just share one-line idea of the story and at times, actors agreed to do the film over a phone call and without even physically meeting us.
Kumar Taurani BREAKS silence on Vashu Bhagnani legal battle; reveals fallout after decades-old friendship: “Abhi thodi doori hai”; questions, “He filed case in a court located 200-300 kms from Patna. Wahaan jaane ki kya zaroorat hai aapko?”
In May 2026, producer Vashu Bhagnani filed a case in Katihar, Bihar, over the alleged unauthorized use of songs from his films. The issue erupted with the recreated versions of ‘Chunari Chunari’ and ‘Ishq Sona Hai’. Vashu Bhagnani argued that these tracks are from his film Biwi No 1 (1999) and that the makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (2026) didn’t have the right to use them.
Mahesh Manjrekar reveals, “Nana Patekar had signed a Rajkumar Hirani film; sad that it will never get made; both of them would have been MAGIC together”
The demise of Nana Patekar has left moviegoers across the world saddened, especially those who worked closely with him. One of them is Mahesh Manjrekar, who shared a close bond with the veteran actor. In several interviews following Nana's unfortunate demise, the filmmaker recalled some memorable incidents and also made a few interesting revelations about him.
Trade on Akshaye Khanna missing Drishyam The Conclusion and Jaideep Ahlawat stepping in: “If Akshaye had been in this film, people would have given him 50% of the credit for its blockbuster success!”
Drishyam The Conclusion had been in the news even before it went on floors, especially after Akshaye Khanna walked out of the film at the last minute. Jaideep Ahlawat then stepped in, giving the makers much-needed relief. The actor has done a fantastic job, with many even remarking that it has now turned out to be Akshaye’s loss that he let go of such a well-etched character.
Mahesh Manjrekar reveals, “Nana Patekar had signed a Rajkumar Hirani film; sad that it will never get made; both of them would have been MAGIC together”
Mahesh Manjrekar reveals, “Nana Patekar had signed a Rajkumar Hirani film; sad that it will never get made; both of them would have been MAGIC together” en Bollywood News Fenil Seta https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Mahesh Manjrekar reveals, “Nana Patekar had signed a Rajkumar Hirani film; sad that it will never get made; both of them would have been MAGIC together” October 10, 2026 - 11:01 AM IST The demise of Nana Patekar has left moviegoers across the world saddened, especially those who...
Trade on Akshaye Khanna missing Drishyam The Conclusion and Jaideep Ahlawat stepping in: “If Akshaye had been in this film, people would have given him 50% of the credit for its blockbuster success!”
Trade on Akshaye Khanna missing Drishyam The Conclusion and Jaideep Ahlawat stepping in: “If Akshaye had been in this film, people would have given him 50% of the credit for its blockbuster success!” en Bollywood News Fenil Seta https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Trade on Akshaye Khanna missing Drishyam The Conclusion and Jaideep Ahlawat stepping in: “If Akshaye had been in this film, people would have given him 50% of the credit for its blockbuster success!” October 10, 2026 - 11:00 AM IST...
EXCLUSIVE: Before Drishyam, Nishant Singh was seen in Uri – The Surgical Strike; HAILS Aditya Dhar: “It didn’t seem like his debut film”; jokes, “My friends say ‘Film agar blockbuster karni ho, toh isko le lo’!”
Nishant Singh had limited screen time in Panorama Studios’ Drishyam 2 and Drishyam The Conclusion, but he made a mark with his performance and well-etched character. He plays Shiv, while Neha Joshi essays the role of his wife, Jenny. The two pretend to be friendly neighbours of Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn). Unknown to Vijay and his family, they are actually undercover cops tasked with finding that one clue which could prove that the Salgaonkars killed Meera Deshmukh’s (Tabu) son, Sam.
EXCLUSIVE: Before Drishyam, Nishant Singh was seen in Uri – The Surgical Strike; HAILS Aditya Dhar: “It didn’t seem like his debut film”; jokes, “My friends say ‘Film agar blockbuster karni ho, toh isko le lo’!”
EXCLUSIVE: Before Drishyam, Nishant Singh was seen in Uri – The Surgical Strike; HAILS Aditya Dhar: “It didn’t seem like his debut film”; jokes, “My friends say ‘Film agar blockbuster karni ho, toh isko le lo’!” en Bollywood News Fenil Seta https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ EXCLUSIVE: Before Drishyam, Nishant Singh was seen in Uri – The Surgical Strike; HAILS Aditya Dhar: “It didn’t seem like his debut film”; jokes, “My friends say ‘Film agar blockbuster karni ho, toh isko le lo’!” October...
Imtiaz Ali reveals how Subhash Ghai SAVED Socha Na Tha: “He bought the film at a price higher than its actual value”; admits Showman was once FURIOUS with him: “He signed me for a film, but I backed out”
Imtiaz Ali attended the Celebrate Cinema 2026 festival at Whistling Woods International. Later, he interacted with the media along with Subhash Ghai and his daughter Meghna Ghai Puri. Imtiaz spoke about his affection for Subhash Ghai and shared an untold story about how the veteran filmmaker played a crucial role in ensuring that his debut film, Socha Na Tha (2005), got a theatrical release. The romantic comedy marked the debut of Abhay Deol and also starred Ayesha Takia.
Imtiaz Ali reveals how Subhash Ghai SAVED Socha Na Tha: “He bought the film at a price higher than its actual value”; admits Showman was once FURIOUS with him: “He signed me for a film, but I backed out”
Imtiaz Ali reveals how Subhash Ghai SAVED Socha Na Tha: “He bought the film at a price higher than its actual value”; admits Showman was once FURIOUS with him: “He signed me for a film, but I backed out” en Bollywood News Fenil Seta https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Imtiaz Ali reveals how Subhash Ghai SAVED Socha Na Tha: “He bought the film at a price higher than its actual value”; admits Showman was once FURIOUS with him: “He signed me for a film, but I backed out” October 10, 2026 - 10:01...
Hanuman Ansh, Cocktail 2 create tourism BOOM: Kainchi Dham witnesses MASSIVE crowds; Italy bookings jump 38% Original
Films have often influenced the travel plans of moviegoers, inspiring them to visit destinations they have admired on the big screen. Switzerland became a dream destination for many Indians after its picturesque locations were showcased in Yash Chopra's films. Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (2000) encouraged viewers to explore New Zealand, while Spain found a place on travellers' wish lists after Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011). Similarly, 3 Idiots (2009) made Ladakh's Pangong Lake a must-visit destination.
EXCLUSIVE: Nishant Singh aka one half of the ‘Changu Mangu’ duo reveals 90% of Drishyam The Conclusion unit was UNAWARE of the climax: “Vijay Salgaonkar jo Meera Deshmukh ke saath kar rahe the, wohi Abhishek Pathak hamare saath kar rahe the!”
Nishant Singh had limited screen time in Drishyam 2 and Drishyam The Conclusion, but he made a mark with his performance and well-etched character. He plays Shiv, while Neha Joshi essays the role of his wife, Jenny. The two pretend to be friendly neighbours of Vijay Salgaonkar (Ajay Devgn). Unknown to Vijay and his family, they are actually undercover cops tasked with finding that one clue which could prove that the Salgaonkars killed Meera Deshmukh’s (Tabu) son, Sam.
Drishyam The Conclusion producer Panorama Studios quietly emerges as Bollywood’s most CONSISTENT hit machine; delivers 5 HITS in a ROW; trade hails Kumar Mangat Pathak-Abhishek Pathak streak
Panorama Studios may not be a name that immediately comes to mind when one thinks of Bollywood’s most successful production houses. However, the banner, run by Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak, has quietly achieved an incredible feat – delivering five hits back-to-back, a streak that very few production houses can boast of.
EXCLUSIVE: PVR INOX’s Sanjeev Kumar Bijli talks about consumer court rulings over lengthy cinema ads: “We have reduced ad time from 15 mins to 10 mins…we want to make sure that moviegoing experience does not get compromised”
In 2025, a Hyderabad-based man approached the Consumer Court after claiming that he was made to watch 22 minutes of advertisements at a PVR INOX theatre when he went to see the Dhanush-Nagarjuna starrer Kubera.
EXCLUSIVE: PVR INOX’s Sanjeev Kumar Bijli celebrates Drishyam The Conclusion’s box office success: “Our weekend admissions stood at 30 lakhs, among the HIGHEST ever”; predicts BLOCKBUSTER run for Ramayana: “It has all the ingredients”
The month of September proved to be a healthy one for the exhibition sector, while October began with a bang, thanks to the phenomenal performance of Drishyam The Conclusion. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR INOX Limited, spoke exclusively with Bollywood Hungama about the strong box office performance, the success of Avengers Endgame: Encore, the innovative Drishyam Pav Bhaji offer, the excitement surrounding Ramayana, the expansion of IMAX screens and a lot more.
Throwback: When Nana Patekar revealed being offered a ‘lousy role of a rapist’ in Aaj Ki Awaz: “I ABUSED the person who had offered me that role”; also once said, “Meri aur Ajay Devgn ki dosti MARTE dum tak rahegi”
Movie buffs woke up to the sad news that Nana Patekar is no more. The 75-year-old actor passed away due to a heart attack in Goa on the morning of October 8. In an interview 11 years ago, Nana had revealed how he got his first film, his association with Ajay Devgn and why he would sometimes walk away from the set.
Drishyam The Conclusion REWRITES Ajay Devgn’s box office history; Tanhaji record set to fall after 6 ½ years; trade says, “The combination of Ajay Devgn and a good franchise makes for a good commercial cinema!”
Drishyam The Conclusion has crossed the Rs. 200 crores mark and is now certain to finish with a lifetime collection of more than Rs. 350 crores. In the process, it will break the six-and-a-half-year-old record held by Tanhaji – The Unsung Warrior (2020) and emerge as Ajay Devgn’s highest-grossing film. The period entertainer had collected Rs. 279.55 crores at the box office. We spoke to trade experts about this remarkable feat.
Nana Patekar no more: 11 years before his demise, actor made a HAUNTING confession: “I am a little obsessed with death”; recalled being forced to work at 13: “Someone close to my father took away everything, including his property”
Movie buffs woke up to the sad news that Nana Patekar is no more. The 75-year-old actor passed away due to a heart attack in Goa on the morning of October 8. In an interview 11 years ago, Nana spoke about the financial struggles that his family faced when he was growing up. He also shared his views on death in the same interview.
EXCLUSIVE: Force 3 writer Simaab Hashmi says John Abraham-Harshvardhan Rane combo will “pack a PUNCH”; calls the film “bigger, better and BADDER”
On September 23, the nominations for the 54th International Emmy Awards were announced and, in a significant achievement for India, the SonyLIV series Real Kashmir Football Club bagged a nomination in the Best Drama Series category. The recognition came as a pleasant surprise for the team, who are understandably on cloud nine. Its lead writer and executive producer is Simaab Hashmi, who is also the writer and creative producer of Force 3.
EXCLUSIVE: Writer Aamil Keeyan Khan recalls Akshaye Khanna walking out of Drishyam The Conclusion 7 days before shoot: “Hum log pe bomb phoota tha!”; hails Abhishek Pathak: “Any other director would have panicked, but he remained calm”
Drishyam The Conclusion had been in the news even before it went on floors, especially after Akshaye Khanna walked out of the film at the last minute. Jaideep Ahlawat then stepped in, giving the makers much-needed relief. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Aamil Keeyan Khan, who wrote the dialogues and is also one of the screenplay writers and lyricists of the film, spoke about this aspect.
EXCLUSIVE: Navjot Gulati reveals Pooja Meri Jaan drew from Rhea Chakraborty’s media trial: “Wrote the film before her case, but was inspired by what happened to her…witch hunt against her was wrong at EVERY level”
In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, director Navjot Gulati spoke about the response to his recently-released film, Pooja Meri Jaan, starring Mrunal Thakur and Huma Qureshi, co-writing the drama with a female writer and a lot more.
Trade stunned by Drishyam The Conclusion’s Rs. 174 cr opening weekend; predict a lifetime of Rs. 400-450 cr: “It doesn’t have any of the commercial trappings like hit music, romance, comedy etc…”
The trade and industry expected Drishyam The Conclusion to open with a bang. Yet, when it collected a huge Rs. 174 crores, it stunned the industry. We asked trade experts about its huge business and what lies ahead.
EXCLUSIVE: Writer Aamil Keeyan Khan reveals why Gaitonde became FUNNIER in Drishyam The Conclusion: “He’s a good detective but just unlucky…if you look at things from his POV, he has not done anything wrong”
Drishyam The Conclusion has struck a chord with audiences not just because of its suspense and twists, but also because of its memorable characters. One character who particularly stands out is Gaitonde, played by Kamlesh Sawant. While audiences largely disliked him in Drishyam (2015) and Drishyam 2 (2022), his portrayal in Drishyam The Conclusion has taken a more comical turn. This time, Gaitonde is no longer as hated and, in fact, provides much-needed comic relief in an otherwise intense film.
EXCLUSIVE: Cinepolis India took a chance on Hanuman Ansh before its BLOCKBUSTER run; Ashish Misra reveals the strategy behind the 200-to-2,200 screen growth Original
Cinepolis is not just a popular multiplex chain but also one of the prominent distributors in the country, and is gradually building a reputation for backing sleeper hits. Last year, Cinepolis released The Taj Story, while this year, it acquired the theatrical rights of Hanuman Ansh, a film that has gone on to become a sleeper blockbuster of epic proportions.
EXCLUSIVE: Drishyam The Conclusion writer Aamil Keeyan Khan reveals why Christopher Pinto dies on November 18 and the surprising Drishyam 2 connection; decodes the climax: “Vijay Salgaonkar ne kya kiya isn’t the problem, kaise kiya gives audience the high
Drishyam The Conclusion has emerged as a monstrous blockbuster, and a large part of the credit goes to its formidable writing team. Aamil Keeyan Khan has penned the dialogues and is also one of the screenplay writers, along with Parveez Shaikh and director Abhishek Pathak.
Sunny Leone-Rahul Dev’s Chudail lands in rights ROW; Ganesh Jain issues public notice claiming exclusive digital, TV and allied rights
A public notice concerning the Sunny Leone and Rahul Dev-starrer Chudail, earlier titled Koka Kola, has surfaced in the film trade, raising questions over the ownership and exploitation of the film’s various rights.
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