The theme of good versus evil has always been central to the Singham series, with Ajay Devgn’s character, Bajirao Singham, standing up against injustice. This time, director Rohit Shetty has drawn inspiration from one of the most iconic Indian epics—the Ramayana—for Singham Again, the third installment in the franchise. 

As per a report by Mid-Day, “The story of Ramayana has inspired filmmakers over generations. When Rohit sat down to create Singham Again, he wanted to give the audience something new yet rooted in our culture. In a way, Ajay’s cop caper is inspired by the classic epic where good wins over evil.”
The Plot: Singham Heads to Sri Lanka
In Singham Again, Bajirao Singham takes his fight for justice beyond the borders of India, heading to Sri Lanka to confront his new foe. This time, he’s not alone—he is accompanied by a group of cops, referred to as his “sena” (army), ready to battle against the forces of evil. The report quoted a source saying, “Arjun plays a militant in the actioner. Ajay’s Singham, accompanied by his sena of cops, will be seen heading to Sri Lanka to lock horns with the villain.”
Star-Studded Cast Of Singham Again Set For a Diwali Release
Singham Again boasts a powerful ensemble cast, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor, and Tiger Shroff. The film will also feature special appearances by Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh, adding even more star power to this highly anticipated Diwali release.

Meanwhile, the actioner will be clashing with the third installment of the horror-comedy franchise, Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Starring Kartik Aaryan with Triptii Dimri and Vidya Balan, it is directed by Anees Bazmee. Reportedly, Madhuri Dixit will also be seen in the film. 

Also Read: Will Ajay Devgn and Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again SHATTER the Box Office? Trade gurus anticipate a massive comeback amidst tremendous excitement

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The much-awaited film Devara – Part 1 is all set to release tomorrow, that is, Friday, September 27 and the excitement is tremendous, especially for its original Telugu version. The advance booking is smashing down South and the trade is hoping that it’ll emerge as one of the biggest openers in the home market. Meanwhile, it has come to light that the makers have voluntarily reduced the film’s run time.

The original length of Devara – Part 1 is 177 minutes and 58 seconds, that is, 2 hours 57 minutes and 58 seconds. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the film’s Hindi version with a U/A certificate on September 18. Then, on September 24, the makers approached the CBFC once again to inform them that a 4-minute 41-second scene had been cut from the film. The scene starts with the dialogue ‘Kya re, samandar pe rehne waale ko tu machli bech raha hai kya’ and ends at ‘Tere saath ek raat pakka bitaungi’. Secondly, the rolling titles of 2 minutes and 19 seconds have also been cut.

After these modifications, the duration of Devara – Part 1 is 170.58 minutes, that is, 2 hours 50 minutes and 58 seconds. In all, 7 minutes of the film has been cut by the makers.

A similar reduction in length has also been done in the Telugu version of Devara – Part 1. It was passed by the CBFC on September 11 while the additional cuts were made on September 19.

Bollywood Hungama, on September 12, reported that the CBFC had cut 3 violent scenes and asked the makers to insert the CGI mark in the shark scene.

Meanwhile, the advance booking of Devara – Part 1’s Hindi version has still not opened in many theatres in Maharashtra. As per exhibition sources, the film is facing screen-sharing issues. The highly anticipated Marathi film, Dharmaveer: Mukkam Post Thane 2, also releases on September 27.

An exhibition official told us, “The earlier part, Dharamveer (2022), was a huge hit and moreover, both parts are based on Anand Dighe, the revered mentor of Eknath Shinde, who is the Chief Minister of Maharashtra at present. The single screens and some two-screen theatres are figuring out how to divide the shows. They are in touch with the respective distributors to find a solution.”

Another exhibitor said, “The show-sharing issue is a bit complicated as last week’s Marathi release, Navra Maza Navsacha 2, is performing exceptionally well in Maharashtra. Hence, which film to be accommodated and how many shows are given to them is what the exhibitors are confused about. Nevertheless, the issue is expected to be resolved by Thursday evening.”

Also Read: Devara: Part 1 receives special ticketing privileges by Andhra Pradesh Government; Jr NTR thanks Pawan Kalyan: “My heartfelt gratitude”

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Promising to be a gripping tale of a sister defying all odds to save her brother from prison, makers of Jigra unveiled the trailer of the Dharma Productions action drama on September 26. The power-packed drama has been in news for quite some time now, considering that it will bring together popular actress Alia Bhatt and newbie Vedang Raina together for the first time. Now, as the trailer gets unveiled, it has piqued the interest of the audiences as they are excited to see what the film holds.

The trailer unmasks bit by bit the plotline of the film where a young Indian named Ankur gets arrested for drugs in a country abroad. While she is unable to save her brother from going to prison, his sister played by Alia Bhatt takes on the role of his messiah as she vows to use every trick in the book to get him out of it. What follows is a series of combats, bloodshed, and the madness of a sister who will stop at nothing! The trailer was shared on the Instagram page of both the actors, Alia and Vedang Raina with the caption, “All set?”

 

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Needless to say, many of their friends and colleagues from the film industry cheered for them along with their innumerable fans. Alia’s mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor commented, “Goosebumps and impactful”, whereas Ananya Panday described it as “INSANE”. Producer Guneet Monga, actress Huma Qureshi, influencer Aaliyah Kashyap among others also dropped their comments appreciating the trailer.

Speaking of Jigra, the film is directed by Vasan Bala and reports suggest that film is loosely based on the Sridevi, Sanjay Dutt starrer Gumrah (1993). Marking the big screen debut of Vedang Raina, it is produced by Dharma Productions and Alia’s Eternal Sunshine Productions as well as Viacom 18 and is slated for release on October 11.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt opens up about signing Jigra after giving birth to her daughter : “I was in my tigress mode”

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The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) informed the Bombay High Court on Thursday, September 26, that Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film Emergency could receive its certification if specific cuts recommended by its revising committee are implemented. The film, originally slated for a September 6 release, has faced delays due to an ongoing battle with the censor board over certification.

Legal Struggles and Allegations Against CBFC In Emergency Controversy 

Kangana Ranaut, who directed and co-produced Emergency while also playing the lead role of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, accused the CBFC of stalling the film’s certification process in a deliberate effort to delay its release. The biographical drama has been embroiled in controversy, with some Sikh organizations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, alleging that the movie misrepresents the community and distorts historical facts.

In response, a division bench of Justices B P Colabawalla and Firdosh Pooniwalla expressed frustration at the CBFC for not taking timely action. Last week, the bench stated that the board “cannot sit on the fence” and must make a decision, as further delay could restrict freedom of speech and expression. The court set a deadline for the CBFC to decide by September 25.

CBFC’s Stand in Court For Issuing Certificate To Emergency 

On September 26, when asked by the Bombay High Court whether there was any update, CBFC’s counsel, Abhinav Chandrachud, confirmed that the revising committee had concluded. “The committee has suggested some cuts before the certificate can be issued and the movie can be released,” Chandrachud told the court. Senior counsel Sharan Jagtiani, representing Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the co-producer of Emergency, requested time to decide whether the cuts would be accepted.

Emergency Controversy Over Delay

Zee Entertainment Enterprises had earlier filed a plea with the Bombay High Court, urging the CBFC to issue the certificate for the film. The production house alleged that the certificate was complete but was being withheld, suggesting political interference as the cause. Zee Entertainment pointed to the upcoming elections in Haryana as a possible reason for the delay. However, the court questioned this claim, given Ranaut’s affiliation as a BJP MP, making the political angle unclear.

Hearing to Continue

The court has now scheduled the matter for further hearing on September 30, providing Zee Entertainment Enterprises time to review the cuts suggested by the CBFC. The decision on whether the film Emergency will proceed to release with or without the cuts remains to be seen.

Also Read: Bombay HC sets deadline for CBFC to make final call on Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency: “It’s not for CBFC to decide whether…”

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Ranveer Singh currently seems to be on a paternity break after the arrival of his first child with wife Deepika Padukone. The doting father is expected to be spending time with his baby girl and his wife and will be resuming work in the next couple of months. Reports have suggested that the actor, who completed the shoot of his next, the untitled Aditya Dhar’s directorial in Thailand, will be resuming the shoot of the same in early November.

A source close to the development confirmed the details and added, “We have had a very productive shoot in Bangkok, Thailand. Now Ranveer is all set to get back to the shoot in November for the next schedule. We cannot give out details about the various locations at this point, but the excitement for the next chapter is extremely high after the high-quality product that we’ve seen on-screen with the first schedule”.

The film features a stellar cast of Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Akshaye Khanna with the names of the female cast under wraps. The announcement of having these actors together for the first time has created a buzz throughout the industry and amongst fans. Although details about the film are kept under wraps, reports suggest that the film is adrenaline-pumping action drama featuring the actor as an undercover agent. Recently, the actor piqued interest of social media users by sharing a video of his physical transformation and it is being said that the actor is beefing up his body for this forthcoming entertainer.

We hear that audiences are eager to witness Ranveer’s acting prowess as he is expected to portray a never-seen-before character in this gritty narrative. It  is also being said that filmmaker Aditya Dhar is pulling out all the stops to present a grand big-screen vision after Uri.

Also Read: Ranveer Singh stuns with jaw-dropping bearded transformation

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Actor Angad Bedi, along with his wife Neha Dhupia and the entire Bedi family, hosted an evening to commemorate the legendary cricketer, Bishan Singh Bedi in Delhi. The former Indian cricket captain, who passed away in October 2023, left behind a towering legacy in the world of cricket. The evening also marked a special occasion, as it was held in the lead-up to what would have been Bishan Singh Bedi’s birthday on September 25 supported by the Glorious Cricket Group and Playwrite Foundation without whom this evening wouldn’t have been possible.

The gathering was attended by notable cricketing figures, including Kapil Dev, Yuvraj Singh, Virender Sehwag, Mohammed Azharuddin, Murli Kartik, Ajay Jadeja, Ram Guha, Madan Lal, and Gul Panag, Gaurav Kapur, who all came together to honor the iconic cricketer and his contributions to the sport.

A significant highlight of the event was the announcement made by Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia about the revamp of the Bishan Singh Bedi Cricket Coaching Trust (BBCCT). Founded by Bishan Singh Bedi, the Trust has been instrumental in shaping the careers of many young cricketers, including the legendary Yuvraj Singh, who was mentored by Bedi himself. The revamp aims to modernize the Trust’s infrastructure and expand its reach to help reach young talent at the grassroots level, ensuring that it continues to provide a platform for the talent to thrive in cricket.

Angad Bedi, reflecting on his father’s legacy, said, “To celebrate his commitment towards the game, my father always considered his fellow cricketers as his family members. He firmly believed that the more you give to the game, the more it will give back to you, but without expecting anything in return. His mantra was to stay committed and keep your head down. We would like to take his trust forward and, with this initiative, uphold his teachings. He always believed in supporting cricket at the grassroots level and providing cricketers with a platform to showcase their talent.”

Neha Dhupia added, “Dad’s legacy is much more than his achievements on the cricket field. He was an institution in himself, teaching integrity, sportsmanship, and a deep love for the game. The revamp of the Bishan Singh Bedi Cricket Coaching Trust is a step towards keeping his legacy alive by offering the same opportunities and mentorship he provided to so many aspiring cricketers.”

Bishan Singh Bedi, regarded as one of the finest spin bowlers in the history of cricket, captained India in 22 of his 67 Test matches and took 266 wickets. Known for his sportsmanship, he was a guiding force for numerous players, including Yuvraj Singh, and remained deeply involved with the cricketing community even after his retirement. Being a legendary cricketer he was also a patron and champion of sports overall, with cricket being his main foray.

The event, which brought together cricketing legends and close family friends, was a heartfelt tribute to the immense contributions Bishan Singh Bedi made to Indian cricket, both as a player and as a mentor. The evening concluded with a collective pledge to continue his work, ensuring his passion for nurturing young talent lives on through the revamped Trust.

Also Read: Angad Bedi wins Gold medal in 400 metres race at an athletics championship, dedicates the win to his late father Bishan Singh Bedi

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Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal became one of the biggest blockbusters of Bollywood. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri among others, it nullified all the calculations of the trade as not many expected the film to reach this height.

Now, naturally, his upcoming film Spirit is a highly anticipated film. It will also see Vanga team up with Prabhas for the first time. Their pair and the title has already made heads turn. Now, Bollywood Hungama has come across a scoop regarding the film, which is sure to raise the excitement levels surrounding it.

We have learnt that Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan will not only be starring in Spirit but will also be playing villains. Yes, you read it right. It will be a rare occasion where a couple married in real life will be playing a negative duo in the film. And their casting with Prabhas is sure to add another layer of excitement for the movie.

So far, Saif and Kareena have worked together in films like LOC Kargil, Omkara, Tashan, Kurbaan and Agent Vinod. Out of these films, they haven’t played a couple in LOC Kargil and Omkara.

Spirit will be their sixth outing together. The movie is expected to release next year.

Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Khan recalls Omkara screening where Saif Ali Khan was highly praised; acknowledges co-stars’ significance: “In great films like Jab We Met…”

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Audiences were quite excited to see the return of the romantic comedy De De Pyaar De as the makers have kicked off the shoot of its sequel. Adding to their anticipation, reports announced that R Madhavan, who recently collaborated with Ajay Devgn for the horror film Shaitaan will be reuniting with the actor again for De De Pyaar De 2. In fact, reports even suggested that the makers have already started shooting for the project but the recent update is that the shooting had to be paused due to filmmaker Anshul Sharma.

The shooting of De De Pyaar De 2 kicked off in Patiala, Punjab but it has now been paused because director Anshul Sharma was diagnosed with dengue. The cast and crew had completed around 7-8 days of filming and were expected to continue until mid-October. However, due to the director’s illness, the team has returned to Mumbai. A source said, “Once Anshul recovers, the team will plan a Mumbai shoot and resume the Patiala schedule at the earliest based on the actors’ availability.”

Speaking of the film, De De Pyaar De 2 will take forward the story of Ashish and Ayesha, wherein after receiving best wishes from Ashish’s family, the couple will now take another step in their relationship by meeting Ayesha’s side of the family. Buzz is that R Madhavan will be essaying the role of the suave young father of Ayesha aka Rakul Preet Singh who will not convinced with Ashish as his son-in-law which will lead to a series of several fun events.

With Ajay Devgn and Rakul Preet Singh reprising their roles as Ashish and Ayesha, a few other members of the star cast from the prequel are also expected to be a part of this romantic comedy. The film, produced by T-Series and Luv Films, is set for a May 1, 2025 release.

Also Read: Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet, and R Madhavan to begin Punjab shoot for De De Pyaar De 2 in September: Report

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In response to Karan Johar’s remarks, the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) defended their pricing model, claiming that the average cost for a family of four to watch a film at multiplexes was far lower than the figure hinted by the filmmaker. According to the MAI, the expense amounts to approximately Rs 1,560, which is around 15.6 per cent of the figure Karan Johar suggested.

Karan Johar Says, “Average Cost For a Family of Four Can Be Rs 10,000”
For the unversed, during a panel discussion hosted by The Hollywood Reporter India, Karan Johar voiced his concerns regarding the pricing strategies of multiplexes. Although he didn’t directly mention the names of multiplex chains, he criticized their high prices, suggesting they deter audiences from attending theatres.

KJo said, “Family members said that they don’t like to go to cinema halls because when kids say that they want popcorn or something to eat, they feel bad denying them. So, they would rather go to a restaurant where they’re not paying for the ticket and are paying only for the food. They said, ‘Our child will point and say they want caramel popcorn, but we can’t afford it’. Because the average cost for a family of four can be Rs 10,000. And maybe those Rs 10,000 are not in their economic planning at all.”
MAI Responds SHARPLY To Karan Johar’s Remarks
Responding to the same, MAI, in a media statement, said, “In 2023, the Average Ticket Price (ATP) across all cinemas in India was Rs 130 per ticket. The country’s largest cinema chain, PVRINOX, reported an ATP of Rs 258 for the fiscal year 2023-24. Additionally, the Average Spend Per Head (SPH) on F&B at PVRINOX during this period stood at Rs 132. This brings the total average expenditure for a family of four to Rs 1,560 —significantly different from the Rs 10,000 figure carried in the media reports.”
Their statement further explained that cinema pricing is dynamic and influenced by several factors such as location, day of the week, and seat type. MAI highlighted that exhibitors use digital tools to offer discounts and promotions, sometimes reducing cinema costs by over 50%. They stressed that demand for films is driven primarily by content, not pricing, and that the industry is shaped by market forces involving producers, distributors, and exhibitors. Despite inflation, MAI remains committed to providing an affordable, quality entertainment experience for all moviegoerks.

Also Read:  Zoya Akhtar agrees with Karan Johar, calls out theatre chains for exorbitant prices of tickets, food and beverages: “People can’t afford to go to the cinema”

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JP Dutta’s daughter, Nidhi Dutta, has addressed recent allegations against her father and JP Films, categorically refuting claims made by Bharat Shah and Bina Bharat Shah. The controversy revolves around accusations of financial misconduct linked to the accounts of the upcoming film Border 2.

Allegations and JP Dutta’s Response
The dispute emerged when Bharat Shah and Bina Bharat Shah issued a public notice, through their legal representatives, accusing JP Dutta of mismanaging financial accounts related to Border 2. The notice, published in film trade journals, sought to bring these allegations into the public domain. However, JP Films has dismissed the accusations as “false, unfounded, baseless, and mischievous.”
Claims of Non-Compliance by Bharat Shah
JP Films further claimed that Bharat Shah had failed to adhere to the terms of an earlier Deed of Settlement. While the matter is currently sub-judice, JP Dutta’s production house emphasized its commitment to allowing the judicial process to run its course.
Commitment to Clean Entertainment
Despite the ongoing legal dispute, JP Dutta and his production house have reaffirmed their commitment to delivering quality content. The statement concluded with a message underscoring JP Films’ mission to create “clean entertainment that touches the soul of our eternal nation.”

Nidhi Dutta, representing JP Films, also expressed disappointment over the timing and nature of these allegations, seeing them as an attempt to tarnish her father’s legacy in the film industry.

Border 2: A Highly Anticipated Sequel
While the legal wrangling continues, excitement for Border 2 remains high. Directed by Anurag Singh, known for his critically acclaimed work on Kesari and Punjab 1984, the film boasts an impressive cast, including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh. The announcement of the film came on June 13, 2024, commemorating the 27th anniversary of the original Border.

Also Read: Nidhi Dutta on Bharat Shah’s copyright claims over Border, “He is supposed to pay us the overflow that he hasn’t paid since 27 years”

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