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Singh Is Kinng released in 2008 and left an everlasting mark over the fans. The comedy and sentimentality combined to give an amazing treat to the fans.
Even to this day jokes, references and songs from the film keep going viral. Shailendra Singh, the filmmaker is ready to revive the magic of the film on big screen again with a new set of starcast. His favourite choice for the role is Ranveer Singh, he feels his energy and charm is a perfect match for the lead role. Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh also remains a popular choice. He wants to see a new face and this means yet another sequel went away from Akshay’s bag. Kartik Aryan has already taken over the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise. However, fans pointed out that it was after Singh Is Kinng that Akshay Kumar’s stars went downhill with films like Chandini Chowk To China, Kambakht Ishq and Tees Maar Khan. Akshay was set to gain superstardom like Shahrukh Khan but it all went wrong afterwards. Many see this as a bad omen for Ranveer’s career and wish that he is cautious against it. The director of the project is also not clear, various speculations between Anees Bazmee and Priyadarshini still remain. Bollywood is on a steady track of sequels gaining success and this might be just the right time for Singh Is Kinng 2.

Producer Karan Johar announced his upcoming film, Chand Mera Dil, featuring actors Lakshya Lalwani and Ananya Panday in the lead roles. Directed by Vivek Soni, the film is expected to hit theatres in 2025, with an official release date to be announced later. Johar introduced the project through social media, sharing four posters, with the caption, “We have two chands ready to bring an intense & passionate love story like no other!!! Pyaar mein thoda paagal hona hi padta hai. (sic)”
For Ananya Panday, this new project follows her recent appearance in Vikramaditya Motwane’s CTRL, where she starred alongside Vihaan Samat, earning praise for her performance.
Meanwhile, Lakshya Lalwani was last seen in the action-thriller Kill, where he appeared alongside Raghav Juyal. Other details of the project are not yet known, but it marks Ananya and Lakshya’s first collaboration together.
Lakshya, last seen in Kill, has landed another project with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, where he will star opposite Ananya Panday. Lakshya shared a post on Instagram and hinted that the film will most likely be announced today. Details of the project are not yet known, but it marks their first collaboration together. In a complete shift from his action-packed role, Lakshya is set to take on a romantic lead in a new project starting in 2025. The film is reportedly believed to be directed by Vivek Soni, known for Meenakshi Sundareshwar, featuring Sanya Malhotra and Abhimanyu Dassani in 2021.
Lakshya’s recent release, the action-packed Kill, turned out to be one of 2024’s surprise hits. Co-starring Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the film featured Lakshya as an NSG commando. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Dharma Productions, it garnered attention for its intense action sequences and sharp screenplay. However, some critics felt it was excessively violent for Indian audiences.

According to recent reports Pooja Hegde has officially been cast alongside Varun Dhawan in David Dhawan’s next film, dispelling earlier reports that South star Sreeleela, known for and , would be making her Bollywood debut in the project. Insiders confirm Pooja as the lead, marking her first on-screen pairing with Varun. When asked about the news, Pooja shared with ToI, “I have a bunch of announcements coming. I just let the production house announce it. Going ahead, you are going to see me in different roles. This year, I decided to take a step back, watch my entire filmography, and decide what I want to do next.”
Instead of debating whether she was the right choice for the film, netizens took a different approach. Claims have emerged suggesting that the new movie may be titled and netizens were not impressed, to say the least. “Itna ghatiya movie title omg ??,” said one unimpressed user on Reddit. Another fan expressed agreement by saying, “Why do so many romcom movie titles these days sound like they belong to low-budget, cheesy films?” Another user commented, “Ticket counter par jaake kya bolna hai ? its really great we have online booking else i don’t think anyone would come and said this title.” One more comment was, “Isse vahiyat title nhi mila inko.”
Pooja Hegde’s most recent film was Cirkus, a Hindi movie directed by Rohit Shetty that was released in 2022. In the film, she starred alongside Ranveer Singh as the female lead.
Meanwhile, Varun Dhawan is gearing up for the release of Citadel: Honey Bunny alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu. It is set to premiere on Prime Video on November 7, 2024. The Citadel universe, launched with the popular series starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, is expanding further with localized versions, including Citadel: Honey Bunny.

Months after the release of the web series Mirzapur season 3, its makers have now announced Mirzapur: The Film. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Prime Video India shared a video featuring Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Abhishek Banerjee and Divyenndu.
The over 1.30-minute-long video also hinted at the return of Divyenndu, who played Munna Tripathi in the web series. His character was killed off in the second season.
Divyenndu said in Hindi, “I’m a Hindi film hero. A Hindi film is best enjoyed in a theatre. Need I remind you, I’m immortal.” The video was shared with the caption, “Diwali pe sabko mithai milti hai, lekin yeh lo, Mirzapur ki asli barfi (Everyone gets sweets on Diwali but here is the real dessert of Mirzapur).”
Created by Puneet Krishna and directed by Gurmmeet Singh, the Mirzapur film is scheduled for release in 2026. It will mark the return of Pankaj (Kaleen Bhaiya), Ali Fazal (Guddu Pandit) and Divyenndu (Munna), along with Abhishek Banerjee, who plays the role of the compounder in the series. Following the nationwide theatrical release, the film will be available for streaming to Prime members in India and over 240 countries and territories eight weeks after its release. The crime thriller is an Excel Entertainment production. The first season was released in November 2018 and the second season in October 2020.

Shraddha Kapoor is a fan favourite, not just because of her onscreen work but also for the way she interacts with her social media followers. It’s as though the actor is an open book for her Insta fam! But the one thing that Shraddha has always kept private is her love life. Earlier this year when she made her first public appearance with Rahul Mody at Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities, fans were convinced that she will soon make her relationship official. But that didn’t happen. Instead, rumours of their break up began doing the rounds when Shraddha unfollowed the writer of Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar (2023) as well as his dog on social media.
Soon after this ‘unfollowing’ incident came to the notice of fans, Shraddha got busy with promotions of her horror comedy Stree 2. The film’s crazy box office success resulted in all eyes on Shraddha’s career instead of her personal life. However, recently when she mentioned her ‘partner’ in an interview, rumour mills began churning once again. Shraddha confirmed being in a relationship when she told a leading magazine that she ‘loves spending time with her partner’. This left fans speculating and a new Reddit thread has now suggested that Shraddha may have found love in a Sindhi businessman.
This Reddit post read: “I have some confirm reports that she is dating somone who is from sindhi family and is not related to bollywood but is a businessmen and have stake in Bollywood movies investment, he was with her during stree promotion in delhi. He seems to younger than her for sure. And the main part they might be getting married very soon.” Now that is interesting. But is it true? Well, only Shraddha will be able to confirm the news.
On the work front, latest buzz suggests that Shraddha might be roped in for Dhoom 4. This would mark the actor’s reunion with her Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar co-star Ranbir Kapoor, who is reportedly taking the Dhoom franchise forward. Source: HT

Rashmika Mandanna, who fell victim to a deepfake video earlier this year, has been appointed as the National Ambassador for the promotion of cyber safety.
The actress has been appointed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre of the Ministry of Home Affairs. She said as someone who has experienced this, she was dedicated to raising awareness about these issues. Rashmika said in a statement, “Cybercrime is a dangerous and pervasive threat that affects individuals, businesses and communities worldwide. As someone who has experienced this, I am dedicated to raising awareness about these issues and promoting the message of cyber safety to drive positive change. It is crucial that we come together to combat these threats and protect our digital spaces.”
Rashmika will spearhead nationwide cyber awareness campaigns aimed at educating the public on various cybercrime threats, including online fraud, deepfake videos, cyber bullying, and malicious content.
The actress’ deepfake video started a conversation on the inappropriate use of technology, prompting numerous celebrities to voice their concerns.
In a journey spanning over eight years, Rashmika gainedrecognition with Pushpa: The Rise.

The much-awaited trailer of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, helmed by filmmaker Anees Bazmee, was unveiled on Wednesday. Taking to its YouTube channel, T-Series posted the nearly four minute long video. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is a blend of psychological horror and comedy. The film’s trailer was launched at an event in Jaipur.
The video began with a brief about Manjulika and how she has been wreaking havoc for centuries. Vidya Balan’s character screams, as she returns, “I’m Manjulika”. Kartik Aaryan’s character, Rooh Baba, talks about how people should take advantage of ghosts instead of getting scared. The trailer also gives glimpses of some humorous moments featuring Kartik, Sanjay Mishra, Rajpal Yadav, and Ashwini Kalsekar.
The situation soon turns grim as Majulika returns. However, she is seen taking Madhuri Dixit’s body as hostage to create chaos. Madhuri’s character then screams, “I’m Manjulika.” Between romance and comedy, Rooh Baba tries to deal with Manjulika. However, he faces another challenge as both Vidya and Madhuri’s characters are seen as Manjulika.
The trailer ends with Triptii Dimri’s character telling Rooh Baba that they will soon be married. However, after smiling briefly, he shouts and walks away. Triptii is seemingly playing a character who is dead. Rajesh Sharma is also part of the trailer.
The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Murad Khetani. Scheduled for a Diwali 2024 release, the film marks Vidya’s return to the franchise. She essayed the iconic role of Manjulika in the 2007 blockbuster. It also starred Akshay Kumar and Ameesha Patel. The second instalment, which released in 2022, featured Tabu and Kiara Advani along with Kartik. Directed by Priyadarshan in its first iteration and later by Anees for the sequels, Bhool Bhulaiyaa has been a favourite among audiences for its blend of psychological horror and comedy.
Recently, Anees spoke about the film with news agency ANI. “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is a project very close to my heart. We have pushed the boundaries of the horror-comedy genre to bring something fresh and entertaining. Working with such a talented cast and the entire team, from crew members to technicians, has been an absolute pleasure, and I’m confident the audience will enjoy the journey we’ve crafted for them,” he told ANI.
The trailer began with Kartik Aaryan’s character, Rooh Baba, who claims how people should take advantage of ghosts instead of getting scared. He flirts with Triptii Dimri’s character as he is pointed towards solving a new mystery. There on, the legend of the devil begins with Vidya Balan introducing herself as Monjulika. What’s more? Madhuri Dixit’s character also seems to be hiding a dark secret, as both of these women have a face-off.

Actor Alaya F has been roped in to play a pivotal part in Netflix’s Kho Gaye Hum Kahan sequel, a source said. The original starred Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav in the lead. An industry source told India Today Digital, “Alaya F is said to be seen playing a part in the sequel of Kho Gaye Hum Kahan. The actress is said to join the trio of Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday, and Adarsh Gourav in the sequel. However, not much has been revealed about this yet.”
Alaya F had made her Hindi film debut with Jawaani Jaaneman, where she was seen sharing screen space with Tabu and Saif Ali Khan. She has also starred in projects such as Freddy, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, and Srikanth, among more.
In an earlier interview, the actor had reflected on her career so far and said, “Firstly, taking opinions from people who won’t just sweet talk you but also guide you is really important to me. We all need that support system of people who we really trust. Unbiased, clear opinions that are given to you in productive ways and not destructive ways are always helpful. But, more than that, professionally, for me, it’s just about instinct. Overthinking or analysing the choices way too much has never worked out for me or I haven’t felt really great about them.”
Alaya was last seen in Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Rajkummar Rao’s Srikanth.

The makers of Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency on Monday, September 30, agreed to the changes suggested by the revising committee of the Censor Board of Film Certification (CBFC). During the latest hearing in the Bombay High Court, the representative of Zee Studios informed the court that they have submitted a format for the implementation of the changes and are waiting for the board to respond now. The development in the case was confirmed by the news agency ANI. A notification by the agency also revealed that the further hearing in the matter will take place on October 3. “Production company Zee Studio’s lawyer told Bombay HC that they have agreed to the suggested changes by the Revising Committee, and they have submitted a format for the implementation of the changes suggested by the CBFC. CBFC will respond to this format and the next hearing on the matter is kept on Thursday, 3rd October (sic),” read the post shared by the agency on social media platform X.
Earlier, the board issued around 13 cuts and changes to the film, passing the content with a UA certificate. The revising committee told the makers to make the changes and obtain the certificate for its release in theatres. The list of cuts included removal of a few violent scenes, and a reference to Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale as ‘saint or sant’ in a dialogue. The decision was made following multiple complaints by several Sikh groups, alleging the film showed the Sikh community in a bad light.
The makers had three options to proceed ahead: to accept all the changes and cuts, to contest the recommendations in a higher court, or to follow up with the board in further discussions and try to reach a common ground. It seems like the makers chose to end the entire fight to finally get the certificate and release the film on the big screen.

In an industry which foists a new deity every Friday, Mithun Chakraborty’s has been a story of resilience. Announced as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Monday (September 30, 2024), Mithun Chakraborty has never been a prisoner of image. From arthouse to mainstream commercial cinema to even fare meant unabashedly for frontbenchers, he has straddled different genres with consummate ease.
Beginning with Mrinal Sen’s Mrigayaa in 1976, he has probably been the only major actor to make a successful transition from arthouse cinema to commercial potboilers and back. While Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Om Puri and Smita Patil each dabbled with limited success in mainstream cinema after carving out their own niche in parallel cinema, Mithun is the only one to get a good bite of the cherry.
In parallel cinema, he has worked with the likes of Mrinal Sen, Buddhadeb Dasgupta and Goutam Ghose, winning three National Awards in the process. He switched to mainstream fare with the likes of B. Subash, K.C. Bokadia, Manmohan Desai and Parto Ghosh without a hiccup, giving his fans films like Disco Dancer, Dance Dance, Pyar Jhukta Nahin, Ganga Jumna Saraswati, Agneepath and Dalaal, etc. Director B. Subash’s Disco Dancer got Mithun an international fan following with the film raking it rich in the Soviet Union, Japan and China besides India. For a few years in the mid-80s, he was the best-known Indian abroad. At a time when Hindi cinema was dominated by Salim-Javed’s ‘Angry Young Man’ persona, Mithun rewrote the box office rules with Disco Dancer, where Bappi Lahiri’s music and his dance numbers ensured repeat audiences.
For a brief while in the late 80s, he challenged Amitabh Bachchan for the top slot in Hindi cinema, encouraging Desai to give him a meaty role in Ganga Jamunaa Saraswati, a rarity in Hindi cinema where most heroes played second fiddle to Bachchan.
Yet, Mithun’s most durable claim to fame has to be his foray into serious cinema where his work in films like Tahader Katha, Kaalpurush, Swami Vivekanand and Gudiya is still remembered. With his restrained work in arthouse cinema, he disproved the notion that an action hero of Hindi cinema could not pull off neorealism fare. Tahader Katha, Kaalpurush, Swami Vivekanand and Mrigayaa, each one got a National Award giving Mithun his own niche in serious cinema, and making sure his popularity traversed from first-day-first-show to film festival circuit.
There is, however, another aspect of Mithun’s career which has been under-appreciated. He is probably the first A-grade star to work in films specially made for the less-discerning audiences. In the mid-90s, Mithun reworked the economics of cinema by shooting for films exclusively in Ooty with a standard cast comprising the likes of Hemant Birje, Gautami, Deepti Bhatnagar, Kiran Kumar and Raza Murad with music by Dilip Sen-Sameer Sen. The films, made on a shoe-string budget of around ?40 lakh, were completed within a month or so and released without fanfare at smaller centres. Films like Jallad, Chandaal, Dada, Hitler, The Don and Cheetah were not heard of in metropolises but earned the producers sizeable profit besides keeping Mithun’s hardcore fans in small towns happy. Interestingly, while G.V. Iyer took 11 years to complete the research for Mithun’s Swami Vivekanand, the star meanwhile completed more than 20 films!
In recent times, Mithun has played supporting roles in films like TheKashmir Files and The Tashkent Files, forays which probably went some way in convincing the three-member jury comprising former Dadasaheb awardee Asha Parekh, actor-politician Khushbu Sundar and filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah to select Mithun Chakraborty for the highest honor in Indian cinema. Source: ANI