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The much-awaited film Animal has finally released today and has several unique and rare aspects. To begin with, it has a run time of 203 minutes (that is 3 hours and 23 minutes) and hence, is the longest Hindi film in a long time. Despite the long length and ‘A’ certificate, it’s buzz is high and is all set to take a flying off. Now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that it has another unique distinction. The title card in Animal is displayed nearly 55 minutes after the film begins. This is quite rare as usually, the title of the film is mentioned in the first 10 minutes. There have been films like Omkara (2006), Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl (2011) etc. in which the title appeared on screen between 20 and 30 minutes. Then there are some films in which the title comes only during the intermission point. No One Killed Jessica (2011) is a classic example in which instead of ‘Interval’ or ‘Intermission Point’, the film’s name is displayed, that too in the form of a newspaper headline. Animal, howeve

The much awaited film, Animal, has released today. Despite the ‘A’ rating, a run time of 203 minutes (that is, 3 hours and 23 minutes) and disturbing content, the film has generated tremendous excitement and is all set to take a flying start at the box office. The teaser and trailer has shown a lot and yet, there are several scenes and moments that are unpredictable and will leave the audience surprised and stunned. Bollywood Hungama has learned that Animal ends with the promise of a sequel. A new conflict is introduced in the end. Interestingly, the title of the second part is also unveiled. The sequel to Animal has been titled Animal Park. At 1:05 am today, the official social media handles of Animal posted a creative that said ‘Don’t miss the post credit scene of Animal’. The idea is probably to ensure the audience watches the memorable scene that indicates what the next installment will be all about. Do not Miss! ???? Book your Tickets now ????️ https://t.co/kAvgndK34I#AnimalInC

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh was honoured at the third edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. Following his panel in Jeddah and meeting fans, he sat down for a conversation to talk about several topics including him taking on the role of Don in the Farhan Akhtar directorial. The previous versions were headlined by megastars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan and Ranveer is aware of the scepticism. Speaking to Deadline, Ranveer Singh said, “I’m hoping to make Don my own and give it my spin, my interpretation. It is the handing over of the baton of one of the most loved and revered franchises of Hindi cinema. The significance of that is not lost on me. When the announcement was made, as expected, it came with its share of scepticism. But throughout the history of cinema, this has happened. Even as recently as perhaps when the Bond franchise changed hands and they announced Daniel Craig as the new Bond, it came with its fair share of scepticism. So, this is

Actor Akshay Kumar is currently shooting for Karan Johar's upcoming biopic The Untold Story of C Sankaran Nair. The film is based on the life of C Sankaran Nair, a lawyer and former President of the Indian National Congress. In addition to this, he also fought for the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Akshay Kumar will play the role of C Sankaran Nair, while Ananya Panday and R Madhavan also star in the film.   Reportedly, Ananya and Akshay were recently spotted at IIT Roorkee. In a report by Zoom, a source has been quoted saying, “This schedule will last for about 20 days at least.” And then? “Then, the following schedule is in Alibag.”  Speaking of the film, it is said that it is an adaptation of the book The Case That Shook The Empire, written by Nair’s great-grandson Raghu Palat and his wife Pushpa Palat. The book chronicles Nair’s historic legal battle against Michael Francis O’Dwyer, the then Lt Governor of Punjab and one of the key planners of the brutal attack o

Things definitely didn't shape up as well as expected for Aditya Chopra with the Salman Khan led Tiger 3. While the content got mixed feedback from the audience, the industry is also buzzing with chatter around how a conventional Friday release would have benefited the business by pushing the film to Tiger Zinda Hai number. It's Salman Khan's fan following and the franchise value that has taken the film to a lifetime collection of around Rs. 280 crores, getting it a clean hit tag. And now, Bollywood Hungama has got news that would create a stir in the industry and shock waves on the social media. Highly placed sources have confirmed that Aditya Chopra has delayed Tiger vs Pathaan shoot. "Tiger vs Pathaan was to start in March 2024, but Aditya Chopra has decided to personally take time to rework on the script and serve the audience with better content. Once Siddharth Anand is done with Fighter post production, Adi will sit down with his director to improve the version

As The Railway Men continues to weave a delicate tapestry of emotions transcending borders, it has managed to reach countless admirers across the globe. Released on November 18, the series now in its second week, ranked #3 on Netflix’s Global Non-English TV list and is trending across 36 countries with 4.6 million viewership. Set against the backdrop of the world’s worst industrial disaster, the Bhopal Gas tragedy, The Railway Men, is the first series from the partnership between Netflix & YRF Entertainment encapsulating a thrilling tale of heroism, hope & humanity! "Crafting The Railway Men was an emotional journey that aimed to bring to light the untold stories of courage and resilience," says debutant director Shiv Rawail. "It was very encouraging to have YRF backing my project and giving me an opportunity to tell this story. And I am extremely thrilled to have partnered with Netflix enabling the story of The Railway Men to reach diverse audiences worldwide.

On November 22, on Kartik Aaryan's birthday, the actor announced that he had signed Karan Johar's upcoming film. The announcement also mentioned that the grand flick will release in cinemas on Independence Day 2025. Exactly a week later, on November 29, news came in that Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR starrer War 2 will also release on Independence Day in 2025. Interestingly, if this clash takes place, it'll mean that it would be the first time that the films of Aditya Chopra's Yash Raj Films and Karan Johar's Dharma Productions would release on the same day. Both the reputed producers are quite close, as is common knowledge. Karan started his career in films by assisting on Aditya's debut film, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). Karan Johar, in multiple interviews, has spoken highly of Aditya Chopra and his family. And as expected, they have always ensured that they don't release their films on the same day, presumably to not cut into the business of each other.

In a significant development in the ongoing CBI investigation into the alleged corruption at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) Mumbai office, Tamil actor Vishal visited the CBI office on Tuesday to provide his statement. The actor had earlier accused CBFC officials of demanding a bribe for granting censor certification for the Hindi version of his film, Mark Antony. Vishal took to social media to share his experience at the CBI office, describing it as a "new experience" and expressing his satisfaction with the way the investigation is being conducted. "Was a complete new experience and am glad the way the enquiry is being conducted," he tweeted. The actor's visit to the CBI office comes amidst growing scrutiny of the CBFC, with several filmmakers alleging that they have been subjected to corruption and harassment by the board's officials.  Now on my way to CBI office in Mumbai for an enquiry regarding the CBFC case. Lol. Never ever thought I

With Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR on board to face off against each other in Ayan Mukerji's War 2, the excitement is on another level with two superstars coming together in YRF Spy Universe. Hrithik’s cameo in Tiger 3 also added to the excitement. While the first schedule was wrapped in Spain in October 2023, the second schedule will likely be shot the same way in Abu Dhabi. It was earlier reported Hrithik and Jr. NTR will begin their shoots in February 2024. Now, the makers have announced the project along with the release date. YRF aka Yash Raj Films has announced War 2 is set for Independence Day 2025 weekend. The film is set to release on the big screen on August 14, 2025. Earlier, reports suggested that the makers were opting for Republic Day 2025 weekend for the release of the film. Talking about the shoot for the film, as per a report in Mid-Day, a source earlier said, “NTR Jr is currently shooting for his 30th film, directed by Koratala Siva, and will then begin his first s

Actors Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna's upcoming film Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is all set to release this week. With only a few days left for the release of the movie on the big screen and it set to clash with Vicky Kaushal’s Sam Bahadur in theatres, the anticipation is at an all-time high. The trailer gives a glimpse into the hyper-violent crime saga led by Kapoor. In one of the scenes, Ranbir is seen using a machine gun. Turns out, it is not VFX but was made from scratch. The makers of Animal recently attended a promotional event in Chennai ahead of the film's release. At the conference, they were asked about the trolling for the machine gun and Computer-generated imagery (CGI). However, Animal production designer Suresh Selvarajan clarified that the machine gun, which weighed 500 kg, was built from scratch over a period of four months. It will reportedly appear during the 18-minute interval block. “I never saw such a thing happe

Actors Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna's upcoming film Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is all set to release this week. With only a few days left for the release of the movie on the big screen, it is being reported that Animal is set to release in Bangladesh. For unversed, Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan paved the way for Hindi films to release in the theatres in Bangladesh. This was followed by SRK’s Jawan and Thalapathy Vijay’s Leo. Now, Ranbir’s Animal has become the fourth Indian movie in history to be released in theatres. It also apparently becomes the second movie after Jawan to be released on the same day as the rest of the world. In a recent conversation with Variety, Ranbir said, "My character in Animal shares some traits with Sandeep Reddy Vanga's protagonists. He is indeed tough and uncompromising in certain aspects," Ranbir said. "But he is also multi-dimensional and complex, with moments of vulnerability and in

On December 29, 2023, Padma Bhushan awardee, legendary screenwriter, lyricist and celebrated poet Javed Akhtar will host ‘Main Koi Aisa Geet Gaoon’, an evening brimming with unheard stories behind famous songs and songs that led to unforgettable stories. He will delve deep into his treasure-trove to share golden trivia about magical collaborations with iconic composers, musicians, singers, directors, and actors. Singers Meiyang Chang and Jahanvi Shrimankar, along with a live band, will layer this evening of never heard before anecdotes, with renditions of classic songs. The event, presented by Saregama Live, will be held from 7 pm onwards at Mumbai’s Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi Auditorium. Sharing more about the show, Javed Akhtar said, “With the passage of time, memories gain a certain compelling power and ever so often, I find myself reliving musical sittings, conversations and moments of serendipity that led to the songs that are now considered iconic. Usually,

Rashmika Mandanna has been promoting her upcoming film Animal and recently opened up about Deepfake videos. A widely circulated video of the actress entering an elevator was an artificial intelligence (AI) deepfake video where her face was morphed into the face of a social media content creator. Following the virality of the video, Rashmika had released a statement and raised concerns. Now, she has said that deepfakes are ‘scary’ and has urged women to use their platform to speak up. As quoted by Hindustan Times, at a press event in Hyderabad, Rashmika said, “Deepfakes have been around for a while and we’ve normalised them but it isn’t okay. I always wondered who would even care if I chose to speak up and point out that it isn’t okay. So, I’m glad people from across the film industries have supported me. I understand now how important it is to speak up. I want to urge women to take the help they need when it happens.” Her words come in right after a viral video of Alia Bhatt’s face m

Indian fashion designer Rohit Bal is reportedly in critical condition and has been on ventilator support in the Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon. As per several reports, the designer has pre-existing cardiac condition and also suffered from alcohol abuse and other health problems. As per a report in HT City, a close friend of Rohit Bal said, “Bal was rushed to the hospital by model Suraj Dhalia three days ago. His heart was sinking and he was unconscious. His pacemaker gave seven shocks. He was initially taken to Moolchand and when his condition deteriorated, he was rushed to Medanta.” "Gudda is a fighter but his illness has taken a serious toll on him. He became extremely weak over the last few months. We are praying for him," another close friend said. Rohit Bal has been in and out of hospital for health issues in the last few months. He suffered a massive heart attack in 2010. The 62-year-old has also been suffering from pancreatitis for several years. As per reports, his ol

Following its success at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, Applause Entertainment and Zindagi’s drama series, Farar, directed by Mehreen Jabbar and featuring Sarwat Gilani, Mariam Saleem & Maha Hasan is poised to extend its international journey by gracing the US East Coast at the upcoming DC South Asian Film Festival. Slated for a screening on December 3rd, this series, renowned for its compelling narrative and outstanding performances, continues to enthrall audiences on a global scale. To coincide with its release, director Mehreen Jabbar and actor Maha Hasan will be present at the festival on Sunday, December 3rd, hosted at the American University School of Communication Doyle-Forman Theater. Presented by Applause Entertainment, a Zindagi original Farar, a 6-part series, tells the story of three independent women who are navigating the complexities of modern life. The series highlights the universal human experiences of friendship, love, and personal growth, while simultan

Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming film Animal, also their first on-screen collaboration, is all set to debut on the big screen soon. After the trailer launch, the team Animal is now gearing up for a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad. Along with the team, two of the most loved South Indian stars are also going to attend the event. Yes! Popular actor Mahesh Babu and renowned filmmaker SS Rajamouli will be at the event as the “chief guests.”  Making the official announcement of the same, T-Series, the production banner behind Animal, took to its social media handle and shared 2 posts. “The Sovereign…the one who always reigns supremely, Superstar @urstrulymahesh is attending as the Chief Guest,” read an excerpt for the post dedicated to Mahesh Babu. Meanwhile, the captions for the post dedicated to SS Rajamouli read, “Some might roar in streets, some might roar in certain locations, some might roar in a few places, but this man can ROAR across the globe with sheer brillian

After 3 months of being on the quest of perfecting their sur-taal through endless riyaaz and delivering some performances, Zee TV’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 2023 comes to an end. Throughout the season, viewers have watched the judges - Himesh Reshammiya, Anu Malik, and Neeti Mohan guide these budding singing sensations, while Aditya Naryan entertained one and all as the show's host. And now, racing ahead of all the contestants, we have Albert Kabo Lepcha as the winner of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa amidst much fanfare and celebrations. On the other hand, finalists Nishtha Sharma and Ranita Banerjee were announced as the first and second runners-up respectively. Speaking of the finale episode, it commenced with a power-packed performance by the top five finalists of the show - Sonia Gazmer, Sneha Bhattacharya, Nishtha Sharma, Albert Kabo Lepcha and Ranita Banerjee which left everyone spellbound. The episode was joined by the evergreen Govinda, his wife Sunita Ahuja, and veteran actress Aruna Irani. Not j

Bollywood industry always had a soft spot for sequels. The blockbuster success of Gadar 2 (2023) encouraged filmmakers to make sequels of films released a couple of decades ago. Some months ago, Bollywood Hungama broke the news that Dharmesh Darshan is in talks to direct Dhadkan 2. And now, we bring to you another breaking news, about his brother Suneel Darshan. He’s all set to begin the shoot to the sequel of his hit film, Andaaz (2003). Suneel Darshan exclusively told Bollywood Hungama, “20 years after the release of 2003’s hit Andaaz, which launched then newcomers Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra opposite Akshay Kumar, I am about to commence the filming of Andaaz 2. The shoot begins from tomorrow.” Suneel Darshan further said, “Andaaz 2 will feature 3 new talents in leading roles with original music by Nadeem of Nadeem-Shravan fame and lyrics by Sameer and Nadeem.” The Shree Krishna International presentation is written, produced & directed by Suneel Darshan. Suneel Darshan, ho

Bigg Boss 17 has been showcasing some high-voltage drama of late, especially among couples Vicky Jain and Ankita Lokhande as well as Neil Bhatt and Aishwarya Sharma.  The actors have been facing massive showdowns with their partners, especially the fights between Vicky and Ankita raised concerns among other contestants and the host Salman Khan. Owing to the same, the mothers of Vicky and Ankita recently visited the Bigg Boss house to sort out the differences between them. But Jain’s mother accused Ankita for mistreating him of late, which left them teary-eyed. Vicky Jain’s mother revealed that the couple never fought at home and even lashed out at Ankita Lokhande for throwing a chappal at her husband. Furthermore, she also mentioned to her that she is not taking care of her son. Vicky’s mother said, “Tumhari ladai ghar mein kabhi nahi hui. Batao, Ankita paer maar rahi hai, chappal phekk rahi hai (You guys never fought at home. Tell me, Ankita is kicking him and throwing chappal at him

Gunshots reverberated through the residence of Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal on Saturday, with notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi claiming responsibility for the brazen attack. The startling revelation unfolded on Facebook, where a post under the name of Lawrence Bishnoi detailed the orchestrated violence in the White Rock area of Vancouver, Canada. The message ominously warned Gippy Grewal that his close association with Bollywood actor Salman Khan wouldn't serve as a shield. It read, “Your close ties with Salman Khan won't protect you. It's time for your 'brother' to step up and defend you. This message also extends to Salman Khan – don't fool yourself into thinking Dawood Ibrahim can safeguard you from our reach.” The post continued to address Gippy Grewal directly, accusing him of insincere condolences following the demise of Sidhu Moose Wala. He added, “No one can save you. Your ostentatious response to Sidhu Moose Wala's death didn't go unnoticed.

In anticipation of the digital release of Zoya Akhtar's upcoming film The Archies on Netflix, the star-studded cast came together for a music album launch event in Mumbai. The evening was a vibrant celebration of music and dance, showcasing the film's energy and retro flair. The event, held on Saturday, featured the dynamic newcomers Dot, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, Yuvraj Menda, Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda, and Khushi Kapoor, who make up the promising ensemble cast of The Archies. Dressed in eye-catching floral and printed outfits, the cast members not only unveiled the film's music album but also treated the audience to a lively performance of one of the film's tracks, ‘Va Va Voom.’ Videos from the event quickly went viral on social media, capturing the infectious enthusiasm and groove of the young actors as they showcased their dance moves on stage. The colourful and retro vibes of their attire complemented the energetic beats of the song, creating a visual spectacle

The month of December is expected to be an exciting one for moviegoers. Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna has already created a rage. This will be followed by Dunki, which marks the first collaboration between superstar Shah Rukh Khan and blockbuster director Rajkumar Hirani. Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in giving news about the censor process of the assets of Dunki. We now bring to you another exciting update. The theatrical trailer of Dunki was submitted to the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Yesterday, that is, November 25, the trailer was cleared by the Censors with a U/A certificate. The length of the trailer, as mentioned on the censor certificate, is 2 minute 41 seconds. Interestingly, the name of the applicant and producer on the certificate is Sahil Chandramohan Khosla. As per sources, he’s a part of Rajkumar Hirani Films, which has also produced the film. The development is significant as instead of Shah

In anticipation of the release of Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone's action-packed film, Fighter, scheduled for next year, the filmmakers have devised an extensive 50-day marketing strategy. Helmed by Sidharth Anand, Fighter is touted as an unparalleled aerial action entertainer, and the team is gearing up to create a buzz that will resonate with audiences. According to sources reported by Pinkvilla, the marketing campaign will kick off with the release of the film's teaser in the first week of December. The source said, “The campaign kicks off with a teaser launch in the first week of December. The post-production work and sound mixing is currently in progress and the idea is to take the audience on a ride like never before with the first asset of this action thriller. Both Sid and Hrithik are very particular on what’s their first communication and they have both zeroed in on an asset that could become the talk of the town.” The source also disclosed, “The plan is to give

The opening credits of Alizeh Agnihotri’s debut film Farrey mentions Karan Johar for a special thanks. On probing a bit, I discovered that Karan played a hand in putting the project together, although he had nothing to do with it directly. Says Alizeh’s father Atul Agnihotri who is the co-producer of the film, “When we decided to remake the Thai film Bad Genius, we were looking for someone to direct Farrey. Karan connected us to Soumendra Padhi.” Padhi has earlier directed the highly acclaimed Manoj Bajpai starrer Budhia Singh: Born To Run which was about the child prodigy Budhia Singh who 48 marathons at a tender age of 5, He went on to attain unprecedented amounts of success when he closed a distance of 65 kms from Puri to Bhubaneshwar in a span of 7 hours and 2 minutes alone! Incidentally, Karan Johar is very close to Alizeh’s mom Alvira. Also Read: CONFIRMED! Salman Khan’s next action thriller with Karan Johar titled The Bull from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | H

Amitabh Bachchan is not just a megastar but also a doting father. In his blogs and writings, the actor often mentions and expresses his love for his children and grandchildren. In a unique gesture of love, the father has now presented a precious gift to his daughter Shweta Bachchan. Reports suggest that the actor presented the popular bungalow named ‘Prateeksha’ to his daughter, which is located in one of the plush localities of suburban Mumbai. As per a Moneycontrol report, the said property is located in the prime area of Juhu in Mumbai as  a part of Vithal Nagar Cooperative Housing Society Ltd, on two plots of size 890.47 sq m and 674 sq m. It is said that the bungalow was presented to Shweta Bachchan in the form of a gift deed which was signed on November 8, with a stamp duty of Rs. 50.65 lakhs was paid for the said property. According to these reports, the documents revealed that while Amitabh Bachchan and his wife Jaya Bachchan are the donors, the donee’s name was revealed to be

Veteran filmmaker and producer Rajkumar Kohli passed away today at his Mumbai residence due to a heart attack at the age of 93. As per reports, he had gone for a shower earlier in the day. As he didn’t return for long, his son and actor Armaan Kohli broke open the door of the bathroom and realized that his father has passed away. Reports also state that Kohli’s funeral will take place today. Kohli was known for making commercial, multi-starrer films. He made his debut as a director and producer back in 1963 with the movie Sapni, which starred Prem Chopra in the lead. He was also known for helming successful films like Nagin, Badle Ki Aag, Naukar Biwi Ka, Raaj Tilak, Insaniyat Ke Dushman, etc. But Kohli is known the most for helming the 1979 multi-starrer Jaani Dushman, which starred Sunil Dutt, Shatrughan Sinha, Sanjeev Kumar, Vinod Mehra, Rekha, Reena Roy, Neetu Singh, etc. Kohli launched his son Armaan Kohli in 1992 with the movie Virodhi and followed it up with solo films with hi

Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor came together for the first time to win hearts in the romantic drama Bawaal, directed by Dangal fame filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari. While the film released directly on OTT, on Amazon Prime Video, we hear that the makers are now keen on reaching the television audience. The world television premiere of the entertainer is all set to be held on Saturday, November 25, on Zee Cinema at 8 pm. For the unversed, Bawaal, revolves around an image-conscious narcissist History professor who gets married to a beautiful, intelligent but epileptic Nisha. The couple set out on an unique journey to learn about World War II but ended up discovering a new perspective and view on interpersonal conflicts, as they cover both life and history lessons along the way. Ahead of the world television premiere Director Nitesh Tiwari opened up about the film and said, "My philosophies are based on my own experiences for so many years. I have started believing very strongly that whatev

Singer Jubin Nautiyal is set to showcase his versatility by featuring in the upcoming short film Tum Aaye Ho Toh, a cinematic musical, which will not only see him as the soulful voice behind the melodies but also as the lead actor. Set to feature an album comprising six captivating songs, he will be sharing screen space with Shreya Chaudhry of Bandish Bandits fame. Ecstatic with the development after having launched the trailer of Tum Aaye Ho Toh, Jubin Nautiyal said, “I'm thrilled about this project—it's a dream project for me that has been in making for almost 5 years. It is not an album, it’s my life and working on this project has been very emotional and overwhelming for me. A project like this happens once in a while and my fans are in for a treat. This isn't just a cinematic musical but a soulful musical journey celebrating unrequited love. I can’t wait for everyone to experience it.” The amalgamation of his soulful voice, Rocky's lyrics, and the on-screen chemi

The countdown for the release of the big Christmas 2023 release, the Rajkumar Hirani-directed Dunki starring Shah Rukh Khan with Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal has begun. The makers are all gearing up to introduce the audiences to the world of this social dramedy before it hits the big screen on December 21, 2023. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Dunki is among the least expensive films of SRK's career and it's all thanks to the taunt planning of Rajkumar Hirani and the team. According to sources close to the development, the cost of production for Dunki excluding the remuneration of SRK and Rajkumar Hirani is merely Rs. 90 crores. "Rajkumar Hirani is a writer, director, and editor and has a very clear vision of what he needs to shoot and how. He never wastes resources and goes ahead with proper planning of the shooting schedule. He pulled off the Dunki shoot in merely 70 days," a source close to the development told Bollywood Hungama. The budget of Du

Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Vaccine War released earlier this year to favourable reviews. The movie was based during the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. It told the story of a group of scientists and their struggle to make India’s own Coronavirus vaccine while battling a lot of professional and personal obstacles. The Vaccine War starred Nana Pataker in the role of the head of the scientists and it also starred Pallavi Joshi, Girika Oak, Sapthami Gowda, Nivedita Bhattacharya, etc. The film also featured Raima Sen as the evil journalist who wanted the mission to fail. There has been demand from moviegoers to watch The Vaccine War on OTT, especially those who missed it during its theatrical run. It has now come to light that the movie will mostly be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar platform. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that the rights of the film have been sold to the OTT platform for a whopping Rs. 35 crores. The Vaccine War is the third film for Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri i

With Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR starring in War 2, the excitement is on another level with two superstars coming together to face off each other in YRF Spy Universe. Hrithik’s cameo in Tiger 3 also added to the excitement, which is being helmed by Ayan Mukerji. While the first schedule was wrapped in Spain in October 2023 with stunt doubles, the second schedule will likely be shot the same way in Abu Dhabi. Hrithik and Jr. NTR will begin their shoots in February 2024. As per a report in Mid-Day, a source said, “NTR Jr is currently shooting for his 30th film, directed by Koratala Siva, and will then begin his first schedule for War 2. Aditya Chopra and Ayan have planned a massive action entry shot for him in the film. Shooting for the portions involving Hrithik and him will commence in February in Mumbai over a month-long schedule. The dramatic portions will be canned first, and will be followed with action sequences.” The source added, “Like he did for the Spain leg, he is likely to

Lioness, the first official UK-India co-production film by writer-director Kajri Babbar, revealed its first poster at the IFFI Film Bazaar. The event was attended by Mr. Prithul Kumar, Joint Secretary Films and NFDC; Agnieszka Moody, head of International Relations at BFI; and actress Aditi Rao Hydari during the Knowledge Series Panel discussion on the co-production journey of both countries. "Thrilled and honoured to be a part of Lioness. I connected deeply with the film's values from the moment I heard its compelling story and the reason behind bringing her story to life. Our aspiration is to ensure that Princess Sophia's struggle receives the long-overdue recognition it truly deserves" said Khatija. Lioness narrates the story of two women who lived a century apart. The first chronicle revolves around the Suffragette Princess Sophia Duleep Singh, the granddaughter of Maharajah Ranjit Singh and the god-daughter of Queen Victoria. This role will be portrayed by the

The Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Reddy Vanga collaboration, Animal, is definitely the most spoken-about film of the season at this point in time. The countdown for the trailer launch begins as the makers are all set to unveil the Animal trailer on November 23. The entire plot of the film has been kept under wraps as Sandeep Reddy Vanga wants to win over the audience with the shock value that every aspect of his story has. And now, Bollywood Hungama has got some details about the plot of this Sandeep Reddy Vanga film. Our highly placed strong sources have confirmed details about Bobby Deol's character in Animal. According to our sources, Bobby Deol's character is among the major highlights of Animal. "The 20 seconds of Bobby Deol at the end of Animal teaser got social media buzzing. But that's not even 2 percent of the menace that he will be creating in the film. In fact, Bobby Deol won't have a single dialogue in Animal," a source told Bollywood Hungama. Wonder

After the universally lauded documentary I Am Sirat on the Delhi-based transgender Sirat Teneja, Deepa Mehta has moved on to her next project. This time it is literary fiction. Says Deepa, “I am currently working on a feature film based on Avni Doshi’s novel Burnt Sugar which is set in Pune. I’m thrilled to be working with Freida Pinto, who is attached to star and produce.” Freida Pinto will play Antara in this powerful and disturbing mother-daughter story from the Booker-nominated novelist Avni Doshi. Pinto whose career has been going through a rough patch of late, will be shooting in Pune early next year in a non-stop schedule. In the meanwhile, Deepa Mehta is happy to inform that I Am Sirat is growing from strength to strength, “After our World Premiere at Toronto International Film Festival, we had screenings at Vancouver International Film Festival. These were followed by our International Premiere at BFI London Film Festival in competition. We are honoured that our Asian Premie

Following the fallout during Dostana 2, Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan have buried the past and now are coming together for a project. After hinting at a collaboration for several months, the project has been announced today on the occasion of Kartik Aaryan's birthday. Without announcing the title of the movie, Karan is joining hands with Ekta Kapoor for this co-production which will be helmed by The Night Manager director Sandeep Modi. For the unversed, Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan reportedly had a fallout after their collaboration Dostana 2 was shelved.  However, a source tells Bollywood Hungama, "Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan amicably resolved their previous hiccup. Now, putting the past behind them, Kartik is set to do a Dharma Productions film which is in co-collaboration with Balaji Telefilms. It is an epic war drama which will portray Kartik in a different light." The source adds, "The backdoor conversations as heard over the last week, have resulted in an a

Bollywood actor Salman Khan is happy to be scripting another success story with Tiger 3! The YRF Spy Universe film is set to hit 400 crores worldwide and register the biggest ever Diwali hit! Talking about the film, Salman said, “Three Tiger films, three success stories. The Tiger franchise sits dearly in my heart, and I’m glad that it has also found its place in the hearts of the audience. Tiger franchise is one of my most loved and is definitely a legacy brand that will always make my filmography shine brighter.” He didn’t expect his first Tiger film to pave the path for not only a blockbuster Tiger franchise but also create the stepping stone for the fabled YRF Spy Universe. Salman said, “When I was doing Ek Tha Tiger, I had no idea that we will have a sequel, forget about the fact that we now have a threequel in Tiger 3! It’s now a franchise on its own entertaining audiences worldwide since 2012. The proof of the success for any film or a franchise is in the success story it scr

The highly anticipated 51st International Emmy Awards has unveiled its winners, and in the category of Best Performance by an Actor, Martin Freeman emerged victorious for his outstanding portrayal in The Responder. Competing against a stellar lineup, Indian actor Jim Sarbh, recognized for his compelling role as nuclear physicist Homi J Bhabha in the acclaimed series Rocket Boys, faced tough competition but ultimately lost out to Freeman. The other nominees in the category included Gustavo Bassani for Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido from Argentina and Jonas Karlsson for the Swedish series Nattryttarna. The news was announced via the official social media handle of the International Emmy Awards, which tweeted, “The International Emmy for Best Performance by an Actor goes to “Martin Freeman in The Responder” produced by Dancing Ledge Productions.” The International Emmy for Best Performance by an Actor goes to "Martin Freeman in The Responder” produced by Dancing Ledge Productions#iemmy

In the realms of Bollywood, few actor-director collaborations have achieved the iconic status that Govinda and David Dhawan enjoyed during the 80s and 90s. Their partnership gave birth to 17 films, most of which became hits. Despite their successful run, the duo faced a bitter fallout after their last collaboration in Partner (2007). However, recent developments indicate that the longstanding feud has finally come to an end, with Govinda and David Dhawan patching things up. The Bollywood fraternity took notice when Govinda and David Dhawan were spotted interacting at filmmaker Ramesh Taurani's Diwali party, marking a significant step in their reconciliation. Addressing the buzz surrounding their renewed friendship, Govinda expressed gratitude for the continued support from fans who wish to see them working together again. He told Bombay Times, “I am glad people still feel that we should work together. Yeh unka pyaar hai [This is their love]. Our patch-up had already happened.” Th

Just a day ago, a new promo of Koffee With Karan 8 was unveiled. Now, on November 20, the makers unveiled the latest trailer of the upcoming episode, and it is expected to feature Karan Johar’s favourite students, Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan will be coming together on the couch after their debut on the show way back in 2013. And it seems it is going to be no less than a rollercoaster ride. The promo kicks off with Varun pleading Karan Johar about ‘keeping their relationships intact by the end of this show’. For the unversed, the association of Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan with Karan Johar goes way back since the time the duo were assistant directors of the latter’s directorial My Name Is Khan starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Opening up about shooting in UCLA for the film, Sidharth Malhotra revealed that Varun Dhawan would often ‘pataofy’ girls by promising them a photo with Shah Rukh Khan. While discussing the same, Karan Johar throws

Sushmita Sen, the trailblazing Miss Universe 1994, recently delved into her journey to stardom, shedding light on her father's initial reservations about her participating in the Miss India pageant. In a candid interview with Mid-Day, the actress disclosed that her father, an Indian Army officer, was initially disapproving when she expressed her desire to enter the beauty pageant. Sen, who made history as the first Indian to clinch the Miss Universe title, admitted that her father's dream for her was to become an IAS officer. Recalling the moment when she informed her father about participating in Miss India, Sen shared, “When the bomb was dropped on my father that she wants to enter Miss India, my father didn't speak to me for a bit. I remember having this very emotional moment with my father when I promised him, ‘Baba I have to wear a swimsuit. I cannot not wear it. It’s part of the show.” In the interview, Sen detailed a heartfelt conversation with her father, assuring

India’s hopes of lifting the Cricket World Cup trophy were dashed today as they suffered a comprehensive defeat against Australia in the Final of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The loss sparked a wave of disappointment across the country, with Bollywood celebrities too joining in the shared sentiment of dejection. Australia won the toss and elected to field. Their decision turned out to be fruitful as they were able to bowl out India at a low score of 240 in exactly 50 overs, despite Virat Kohli and KL Rahul scoring half-centuries. Later on during their chase, Australia lost 3 wickets under 50 runs but Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne steadied the ship and took their team home with 7 overs and 6 wickets to spare. Bollywood stars took to social media to express their disappointment. While acknowledging the team’s valiant effort in the rest of the tournament where they were unbeaten, they also offered words of encouragement and consolation to

The legendary actress Zeenat Aman is making her comeback to the silver screen! Bun Tikki, the film that will mark her return, has gone on the floor today in Shimla. The film is directed by Faraz Arif Ansari and also stars Shabana Azmi and Abhay Deol. The news of the film's commencement was shared by fashion designer Manish Malhotra, who is also the producer of the film. He posted a picture from the sets on his official Instagram handle and wrote, “It was my dream to make movies with sensitive , emotional stories. We at #Stage5production started our 2nd Film production with a lot of love and passion #BunTikki this morning with prayers and the lord’s blessings in Shimla written and directed by @farazarifansari produced by #jyotideshpande @malhotra_dinesh @marijkedesouza and Myself . Starring Iconic @azmishabana18 @thezeenataman uber talented @abhaydeol @officialjiostudios @stage5production @om_sunny_bhambhani @tanaymalhotra01 #movies #passion #love.” Fans of Zeenat Aman are eagerly

The Indian film industry is mourning the loss of renowned director Sanjay Gadhvi, who passed away today on November 19, 2023, at the age of 57. Gadhvi was best known for directing the superhit films Dhoom and Dhoom 2. His last rites are expected to be performed today, November 19, 2023. According to reports, Gadhvi experienced chest pain while taking a morning walk on Lokhandwala Back Road today early morning. He was immediately rushed to the nearby Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The cause of his death is suspected to be a heart attack. Gadhvi's demise has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Apart from Dhoom and Dhoom 2, Gadhvi also directed films like Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, Tere Liye, Kidnap, Ajab Gazabb Love, and Operation Parinde. He was known for his collaborative spirit and his ability to bring out the best in his actors. Reacting to the news of his sudden demise, filmmaker Kunal Kohli tweeted, "This is beyond sh

Shah Rukh Khan rocked the show in 2023 with Pathaan and Jawan. Hence, all eyes are on Dunki, his third and final release of the year. The excitement is tremendous due to SRK’s present track record and his first collaboration with the blockbuster filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. The teaser was released on SRK’s birthday on November 2 and ever since, fans have been eagerly waiting for the next asset. And if sources are to be believed, the wait is about to end very soon. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The first song of Dunki will be out this week. If all goes well, the song will drop on Monday, November 20. The date is significant as it’s the birthday of Rajkumar Hirani. It’ll be interesting as the earlier asset was launched on SRK’s birthday. Hence, launching the song on the much-loved filmmaker’s birthday will be apt.” The source continued, “There might be a delay of a few days but the plan is on to unveil the first song of Dunki this week.” When asked what the song is called, another s

The Bombay High Court has dismissed a plea seeking a stay on the over-the-top (OTT) release of the web series, titled The Railway Men – The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984. The series, produced by Yash Raj Films, is set to be released on November 18, 2023. The plea was filed by former Union Carbide India Pvt Ltd employees Satya Prakash Choudhry and J Mukund, who had sought an injunction against the release of the web series. Choudhry and Mukund, convicted in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy case, aimed to exclude references to the tragic events surrounding the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the circumstances prevailing inside the pesticides factory and the MIC plant shortly before, at the time of, and immediately after the gas leakage, and the manner in which gas leakage led to the death of thousands. The appellants argued that the portrayal of events in the web series could adversely impact the judicial proceedings against them. However, Yash Raj Films' counsel countered, asserting that the series was f