Akshay Kumar is all set to have 4 releases in 2024. He began his account this year with the action entertainer Bade Miyan Chote Miyan followed by the biopic Sarfira. Next month, he’ll have a comic caper up for release – Khel Khel Mein. This would be followed by Skyforce, an aerial action thriller. While fans of Akshay are awaiting Khel Khel Mein’s release on August 15, they are also keeping an eye on Skyforce as it looks quite exciting due to various factors. Bollywood Hungama has learned about an interesting development surrounding the October 2 release.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “National award-winning composer G V Prakash Kumar has signed the film as a composer. He came on board a few days back and has begun work on the film. He has assured the team that he’ll complete his work on time so Skyforce can release on its intended date.”

The source added, “It was Oscar-winning composer M M Keeravani of RRR (2022) fame who was the original choice for the makers. However, he and producer Dinesh Vijan had differences of opinion. Hence, they cordially decided to not work on Skyforce. But they promised to join hands in future for an appropriate film.”

The source continued, “Meanwhile, G V Prakash Kumar had just composed the songs and background score for Sarfira and Akshay had a great time working with him. He was also in sync with the vision of the makers. Both parties were excited with the prospects of working with each other and that’s how he became a part of Skyforce.”

Interestingly, one of the directors of Skyforce, Sandeep Kewlani, posted a video today on his Instagram handle to state that Skyforce’s shoot has been completed. He has tagged various cast and crew members in the tweet and one of them is G V Prakash Kumar.

Besides Akshay Kumar, Skyforce also stars Sara Ali Khan, Veer Pahariya and Nimrat Kaur. It is backed by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films and Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios. Besides Sandeep Kewlani, it is also directed by Abhishek Kapur.

G V Prakash Kumar, meanwhile, is the nephew of A R Rahman who made his debut as a film composer at the age of 19 with the 2006 Tamil movie Veyil. He won the National Award for Aadukalam (2010). In Hindi, he had previously worked on Gangs Of Wasseypur (2012), Joker (2012), Ugly (2014) and Thalaivii (2021). His other films this year are Kangana Ranaut-starrer Emergency, Vikram’s Pan-India film Thangalan, the sea horror thriller trilogy Kingston, etc.

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Sooraj Barjatya, who last directed Uunchai in 2022, is all set to reunite with Salman Khan with whom he was last seen 2015’s Prem Rattan Dhan Payo.

And no, the film is not called Prem Ki Shaadi.

A friend of Barjatya wondered where that came from. “Sooraj ji is not making anything titled Prem Ki Shaadi. It is a totally different script. He is coming together again with Salman,” said the friend.

Salman Khan and Soorat Barjatya started their careers with the historic hit Maine Pyar Kiya (Salman’s first lead role). Ever since then, they have worked together in four blockbusters of varying degrees of success. Their last film together was Prem Ratan Dhan Payo in 2015. Ever since then, they have been searching high and low for the right script, with no luck….

…until now.

This writer has just come to know that Sooraj and Salman have finally zeroed in on their next project.

A source very close to the development informed, “For nine years, Soorajji and Salman Bhai have been looking for a script that would bring them together again after Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. They’ve finally cracked an idea that they both like. Nahin toh pehle yeh tha ke ek ko pasand toh doosre ko nahin.”

This writer probed further to know more about the next SB-SK collaboration and the informer said, “All I can tell you is, their next will be unlike anything they have done, individually or together. And no, it isn’t called Prem Ki Shaadi.”

This, we have to see. The film is expected to roll early next year.

The last Sooraj-Salman partnership Prem Ratan Dhan Payo was a fable on the aspirations of modern India as well as a fairytale where the ‘Pauper’ can change places with the ‘Prince’ to experience what it feels like on the other side of the line of affluence. Significantly there are two Salman Khans in the film, signifying the dual personality in conflict in modern India.

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Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious adaptation of the epic Ramayana is rapidly transforming from a grand vision into a tangible reality. With Ranbir Kapoor in the titular role, the film promises to be a visual spectacle, and recent developments suggest that the director is sparing no expense to bring the mythological world to life.

Construction is in full swing at Film City, where sprawling twelve sets are being erected. According to a report in Mid-Day, these opulent sets, designed to accommodate the film’s 3D format, will recreate iconic locations like Ayodhya and Mithila, the cities synonymous with Ram and Sita. The ambitious target is to complete these massive constructions by mid-August.

Joining Kapoor as the leading lady is Sai Pallavi, who will portray Sita, while veteran actor Arun Govil, best known for his portrayal of Ram in the iconic television series Ramayan, will take on the role of King Dasharath. Yash is signed as Ravana, a role that promises to be career-defining.

While the initial focus has been on capturing Ram’s younger years, the production is gearing up for the next phase, with the principal cast set to resume shooting in late August. A surprising revelation has emerged about the film’s structure: it will be a two-part epic.

Unlike traditional filmmaking practices where the sequel is greenlit based on the first part’s performance, the makers of Ramayana are adopting a more aggressive approach. A significant portion of the second part is slated to be filmed concurrently with the first.

The production schedule is a meticulously crafted blueprint spanning 350 days, encompassing both individual and ensemble sequences. The goal is to wrap principal photography for both parts by December 2025, allowing ample time for post-production, which will be handled by the renowned visual effects studio, DNEG. While the release date remains under wraps, it is expected to be announced once the first part of the filming is complete.
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With an impactful teaser that gives a glimpse of the kind of high-octane stunts and fights audiences can expect from the film, they are now eager to see what the trailer of Vedaa holds in store for them. As the John Abraham, Sharvari Wagh starrer nears its release date and the wait for the trailer continues, it has been revealed that not only will the makers unveil the trailer this week but also that the film has received its censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification aka CBFC.

Bringing together the duo of John Abraham and Sharvari Wagh for the first time in an intense action drama, Vedaa is expected to high on stunts and bloodshed. However, recent reports suggest that the CBFC has viewed the film and passed it with U/A certificate along with no cuts. In a report published on Pinkvilla, a source was quoted saying, “Vedaa has been certified U/A by the revising committee of the Central Board of Film Certification without a single cut. The makers have been advised to put a disclaimer at the beginning and the entire content has got a clean chit from the certification body. The team of Vedaa is very happy with the smooth process and appreciates the fact that the CBFC team could relate to the important issue they are trying to address through the film.”

In the same report, it was also confirmed that the trailer is expected to have a long runtime of 3 minutes and 10 seconds, which is said to be unveiled in the next few days. “Vedaa is on track now for an August 15, 2024 release as all the hurdles are now off their way. The makers will extensively promote the film over 15 days and are confident to grab attention of the audience with their strong content and pre-release assets,” the source added.

Also starring Tamannaah Bhatia, Abhishek Banerjee, Ashish Vidhyarthi, among others in key roles, Vedaa is slated to cash in on the Independence Day holiday as it releases on August 15 alongside a couple of other Bollywood releases like Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree 2 and Akshay Kumar starrer Khel Khel Mein along with a host of South releases too.

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While many big names have made their OTT debuts, it seems that Jacqueline Fernandez too will be jumping on this bandwagon very soon. While speculations have been going around for a while that the actress is considering to make her debut in this medium, it seems that she has not only bagged a project but also completed the shoot of the same. In fact, her recent appearance at an event with a host of actors which included the likes of Neil Nitin Mukesh, Boman Irani, and Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan actor Sidharth Nigam has confirmed that the actress will be a part of a web-series named Goats.

Neil Nitin Mukesh posts a video of the wrap up bash

The entire team was present at the wrap up bash hosted in Mumbai with Neil also sharing a video which was a series of montages from this evening. “Some memories last forever. This was the Best Night ever ! Celebrating the completion of my first web show #GOATS,” he captioned it. He also added, “What an awesome journey it’s been so far thanks to our writer producer #AdityaBhat ( who is camera shy) @sagarthakkarofficial @karanbijlani and the entire team of #Goats. #2024 #web #show #insta #fun #memories #forever We missed the captain of our ship last evening #AbhishekSharma. We love you sir”.

 

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About the show

The said web series titled Goats is expected to be created by Aditya Bhat, directed by Abhishek Sharma, and produced by Sagar Thakkar, with Jacqueline Fernandez and Neil Nitin Mukesh playing lead roles along with a young ensemble cast including Sumedh Mudgalkar, Bhavin Bhanushali, Anusha Mani, Kunwar Amar, Santana Roach, Yukti Tareja, Arnav Maggo and more. Meanwhile further details including the roles played by them are currently being kept under wraps.

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A few months ago, superstar Shah Rukh Khan had a health scare after he suffered a heat stroke on May 21 in Ahmedabad when he attended a cricket match of his IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders. The star was hospitalized in the Gujarat city and was discharged a day later. And now, Bollywood Hungama has got the information that Shah Rukh has once again sought medical help, this time for his eyes.

A source told us, “Shah Rukh Khan had gone to a hospital in Mumbai on Monday, July 29 for an eye treatment. The treatment didn’t go as planned.”

The source continued, “SRK is now being rushed to the USA to rectify the damage.” It is expected that the superstar will fly to the foreign country either today or tomorrow, that is, Tuesday, July 30.

The source, however, didn’t have any information on the treatment that Shah Rukh Khan underwent and what went wrong. Bollywood Hungama reached out to Shah Rukh Khan’s manager Pooja Dadlani but she did not respond to our calls and messages.

This is the second instance of a celebrity having eye issues in recent times. Last week, Jasmine Bhasin suffered greatly after wearing lenses in Delhi. The picture of the actress with both her eyes bandaged went viral. Her interview also shocked readers especially when she said that her corneas were damaged and that she was not able to see anything. Some days later, however, she confirmed that she recovered gradually.

On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is expected to start shooting for Sujoy Ghosh’s film King, co-starring his daughter Suhana Khan along with Abhishek Bachchan. He’ll also be seen in the sequel to his record-breaking blockbuster, Pathaan (2023).

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Arjun Rampal, who has a made mark not only in Bollywood but also the South film industry recently, is looking forward to another interesting project in the pipeline. Promising to feature himself in an intriguing role, Rampal has already kicked off work on his next, which is expected to be one of the biggest ventures being announced in recent times, featuring an extensive male ensemble cast. Now, in an exciting recent development, Arjun has commenced filming for this highly anticipated but untitled project, directed by Aditya Dhar.

Arjun Rampal shoots in Bangkok

Taking to his social media handle, the actor decided to share this update about him kicking off his new venture on the platform for his fans. In the photos posted by him, Arjun Rampal gave a glimpse of the upcoming film and seeing him feature in a clean-shaven look in the film has definitely added to the excitement of his social media followers. He also revealed that he is shooting in Bangkok. In the post, he also expressed his eagerness to bring the project to life. He wrote “And so it begins….. super stoked for this one. #bangkok #Filming #bts”. While the film is yet to be titled, further details on this entertainer too are being maintained under wraps.

 

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About Arjun Rampal and Aditya Dhar’s film

While sources claim that the film marks a significant collaboration stimulating the best of the film industry, the excitement too is palpable for fans as audiences are expecting to see another never-seen-before avatar of Arjun Rampal. While several details about the movie, including its plot are currently under wraps, it is being said that the film will feature an ensemble cast. Apart from Arjun, the film has a stellar cast involving Sanjay Dutt, Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and R Madhavan.

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Sunny Leone’s much-awaited film Quotation Gang, which has left her fans in awe of her acting prowess, is heading to the theatres on a new date. The film, which sees Leone taking a departure from her usual glamorous image to own a ruthless assassin’s role, is going to wreak havoc in the theatres from August 30 onwards. The actress announced the new release date with a new motion poster, which is a perfect peek into Sunny’s role in the world of this Vivek Kumar Kannan directorial.

In Quotation Gang, Sunny is set to showcase a darker and complex side of her acting abilities, adding a substantial depth and intrigue to the film’s narrative. The actress will be seen sharing the screen space with Jackie Shroff and Priya Mani. With Sunny’s acting prowess coupled with Jackie Shroff’s veteran expertise, and Priya Mani’s versatility, Quotation Gang promises to be a visual treat with a rich and layered cinematic experience.

 

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Sunny has never shied away from experimenting with roles that showcase her range as an actress, and Quotation Gang is proof. While she’s widely known for her work in Bollywood, she enjoys a fandom across the country like no other of her league, solidifying the actress’ status as the Pan India star. Apart from Quotation Gang, the actress has several projects in her kitty. She has Anurag Kashyap’s Kennedy, an untitled film with Himesh Reshammiya and Prabhudeva, and a Malayalam film in the pipeline.

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Bollywood is set to welcome a new star as Varun Dhawan’s niece, Anjini Dhawan, is all set to make her acting debut. The young actress will be seen in the upcoming film, Binny And Family, which is slated to release on August 30.

Anjini Dhawan’s Bollywood Journey Begins
Producer Ektaa R Kapoor made the exciting announcement on social media, sharing a quirky poster featuring Anjini with her on-screen family. The caption hinted at the film’s storyline, promising a relatable family comedy.

Karan Johar, a close friend of the Dhawan family, expressed his excitement about the film, praising the cast and crew. He also extended warm wishes to Anjini, predicting a bright future for the young actress.

KJo wrote, “Have had the pleasure of seeing this gem of a film… made cry, laugh and I walked out feeling like sunshine ! My love to my dearest friends @ektarkapoor @shashankkhaitan and mahaveerji! Welcome to the movies @anjini_dhawan09 ! You are so so lovely in the film.”

Who is Anjini Dhawan?
Anjini Dhawan is the daughter of Siddharth Dhawan, Varun Dhawan’s cousin. With a strong family connection to the film industry, the young actress is entering the world of entertainment with high expectations. Despite being a newcomer, Anjini boasts a significant social media following, with over 260,000 followers on Instagram.

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Tiger Shroff is gearing up to reprise his role as the rebel in the fourth installment of the Baaghi franchise. The action-packed series, known for its adrenaline-pumping sequences and Shroff’s impressive martial arts skills, is set to make a comeback after a four-year hiatus.

According to a report in Mid-day, a source close to the production revealed that the film is in the pipeline and will likely go on floors later this year or early next year. However, the project is contingent on the completion of producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s other ventures, Sikandar and Housefull 5. While the former is currently under production, the latter is slated to commence filming next month.

The source further added that the search for a director to helm Baaghi 4 is underway. While Sabbir Khan and Ahmad Khan have helmed previous installments, the makers are exploring fresh talent for the upcoming film. Once the director is on board, the casting process for the female lead will commence.

While the specifics of the film’s plot are still under wraps, the leading lady is also yet to be announced.
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