Krrish 4 has been in the pipeline for quite some time. However, it looks like the obstacles in the path of this superhero film are far from being over. The Hrithik Roshan-starrer, which was earlier to be produced by Siddharth Anand’s Marflix, will reportedly be under a new banner now as Anand has exited the project. Moreover, a new director will be roped in and Rakesh Roshan has confirmed that he is “passing the baton.”
Recent reports suggest that the budget of Krrish 4 is Rs 700 crore. Bollywood Hungama reported that the estimated budget makes it challenging for studios to commit. Initially, Hrithik Roshan tasked his friend Siddharth Anand, who was involved as a producer, with finding a suitable studio. Concerns about the film’s relevance in the post-Marvel era have led to studios’ hesitance, resulting in Siddharth Anand and Marflix stepping away from the project. The report quoted a source, who said, “The studios were not confident about Krrish at this budget in the post-Marvel era as it has been more than a decade since the release of Krrish 4.”
However, a source confirmed to India Today Digital the budget is not Rs 700 crore. “The astronomical budget figures doing the rounds are completely untrue,” he said.
The source further added, “Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan had a closed-door meeting and have now decided to speak to studios all across India personally and lock a lucrative deal for the film. Krrish 4 will now be produced by FilmKraft with a leading studio, whereas Marflix will focus on other projects outside of Krrish.”
The film will also be helmed by a new director as Karan Malhotra has also exited the film. A new creative team will reassess the budget before proceeding. Moreover, director Rakesh Roshan also confirmed that he will not don the director’s hat.
“The day has to come when I have to pass on the baton. So, it’s better I do it when I am in my senses, so that I can overlook the process as well and ascertain whether he’s doing it correctly or not. Tomorrow, if I am not in my senses and I’ll have to pass it on, I will not know what they are making,” Rakesh Roshan told Bollywood Hungama.
He also remarked that there is no guarantee that his direction would ensure a blockbuster, acknowledging the need for change.
In a recent interview, Rakesh Roshan shared an official update on Krrish 4, saying that it is expected to go on floors by the end of the year.
Rakesh Roshan launched the Krrish franchise with the 2003 sci-fi film Koi Mil Gaya, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta. The film’s success led to Krrish in 2006, starring Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra. Krrish 3 followed in 2013, with Hrithik, Priyanka, Vivek Oberoi, and Kangana Ranaut in key roles, further cementing the franchise’s popularity. Source: India Today
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Krrish 4: Siddharth Anand exits, Rakesh Roshan to not direct film
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Hrithik-Deepika’s ‘Fighter’ song ‘Bekaar Dil’ added to film 2 weeks after release
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone’s ‘Fighter’ is currently running in theatres. It released on January 25. Now, ahead of the much-awaited Valentine’s Day, the film’s director Siddharth Anand treated the viewers with yet another track. Titled ‘Bekaar Dil’, the makers will release the song in theatres on February 9.
The makers of ‘Fighter’ are gearing up to release the romantic song ‘Bekaar Dil’in the theatres on Friday. The song has already garnered love from audience across. Siddharth Anand shared the announcement on his X handle on Thursday and wrote, “The love anthem from Fighter – #BekaarDil in Cinemas all over India from the Friday. After many years this is happening..a song is added into the film 2 weeks after release! And!! Watch #ishqjaisakuch 1 minute AFTER the end titles!! Wait for it!!! It’s worth it (sic)!”
Meanwhile, ‘Fighter’ successfully completed two weeks of theatrical run. On its 14th day in theatres, the aerial actioner saw a slight slump in collections in India. Now, all eyes are on the weekend to see if there would be an incline in numbers. ‘Fighter’ grossed over Rs 300 crore at the box office worldwide and is still going strong.
In India, the film is marching towards the Rs 200-crore (net) mark and is expected to touch the milestone in less than a week. On Day 14, February 7, the film is estimated to have earned Rs 2.75 crore (net) at the domestic box office.
The 14-day total collection of ‘Fighter’ now stands at Rs 184.50 crore net in the country. On February 7, the film had an overall occupancy of 10.17 per cent in India.
Produced by Viacom18 Studios and Marflix Pictures, the film has references to the 2019 Pulwama attack, 2019 Balakot airstrike and 2019 India-Pakistan border clashes. -
Hrithik, Deepika finally wrap Siddharth Anand’s ‘Fighter’ shoot
Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone have joined forces for the very first time for ‘Fighter’. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the movie is one of the most-anticipated projects of next year. Now the makers of the film took to social media and announced the final schedule wrap of ‘Fighter’. On November 1, Siddharth Anand took to Instagram to announce the completion of the ‘Fighter’ shoot. Sharing a picture of a camera, he captioned, “And it’s a film shoot wrap on #FIGHTER (sic).”
Hrithik Roshan also took to his Instagram handle to repost the picture.
Earlier in October, a BTS picture of the cast of ‘Fighter’, from Italy, surfaced on social media. Actor Afreen Khan took to Instagram on October 3 to share a behind-the-scenes photo of Deepika and Hrithik along with Siddharth and his wife Mamta Anand, choreographer Bosco Martis and others. In the photo, they seem to be taking a coffee break in between their shots. The selfie was clicked by Hrithik Roshan. Hrithik Roshan will be seen playing an Air Force officer for the first time in ‘Fighter’. Deepika Padukone is also expected to have some high-octane action sequences in the film. The film also stars Anil Kapoor in a pivotal role. Directed by Siddharth Anand, ‘Fighter’ is set to release on January 25, 2024. -
The soaring success of Pathaan is set to change the face of Indian cinema
Pathaan poster By Murtaza Ali Khan
After a long smear campaign that tried to put it down, the highly-anticipated Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan has finally hit the theatres the world over. For the fans of Shah Rukh Khan, it is nothing less than a carnival. They are coming to the theatres in huge numbers which is reflected by the long queues that can be seen outside the theatres everywhere. All this has resulted in a huge opening for Pathaan (with the domestic collection crossing the 55-crore mark on Day 1, making it the biggest opener ever for Indian cinema).The total India collection on Day 2 was 70.50 crore nett (82.94 crore gross). It thus became the first Hindi film to breach the 70 crore nett collection on a single day. Meanwhile, overseas collection was also incredible as it collected 30.70 crore gross.
‘Pathaan’ created more history on its second day when it beat its own record for the highest day ever which it set on the opening day — Rs. 55 crore in Hindi format + Rs. 2 crore in dubbed formats — amounting to a total of Rs. 57 crore nett on Day 1.
Shah Rukh Khan in a still from Pathaan. Pathaan is a paean to the unsung heroes of India who day in and day out put their lives on the line in order to protect the glory of the motherland by guarding it against its countless enemies and forces that are trying to weaken it. These are spies, soldiers on covert operations, members of the intelligence network, whose sacrifices often go unnoticed. The Siddharth Anand-directed Pathaan in its unique own way takes us on a whirlwind global adventure with these selfless soldiers committed to the highest ideals of duty and sacrifice.
Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone in a still from Pathaan. In terms of massy cinematic entertainment, Pathaan has everything that anyone can ask or hope for: adrenaline-pumping action, non-stop thrill and adventure, endless twists and turns, exotic locations, a-list actors at the top of their game, cutting edge CGI and VFX, and jaw-dropping stunts. Also, both the film’s songs are already chartbusters. The time-tested pairing of SRK and Deepika Padukone is another major crowd puller. Not to mention, John Abraham’s return to playing antagonistic badass characters after a long hiatus. Also, watch out for a surprise cameo from someone very special.
The mad rush to watch Pathaan at a Cinema Hall. The soaring success of Pathaan is set change the face of Indian cinema. It will encourage more filmmakers to make big budget action extravaganzas and multi-starrers shot across very many different locations across the world, not unlike the James Bond, Fast and Furious, and Mission: Impossible films. Also, the birth of the YRF Spy Universe is set to usher in a new era of franchise-based storytelling unpinned by not just sequels but also crossovers and spinoffs. Henceforth, whenever we look at the Hindi cinema, it will always be marked by the following dichotomy: Bollywood before Pathaan and Bollywood after Pathaan.
(Murtaza Ali Khan is an Indian Film & TV Critic / Journalist who has been covering the world of entertainment for over 10 years. He tweets at @MurtazaCritic and can be mailed at: murtaza.jmi@gmail.com)