Over the years, Luv Ranjan and Ajay Devgn have become professionals turned into really good friends. While the duo has already worked together on De De Pyaar De and the sequel, De De Pyaar De 2, we hear that they are all set to hit a hat-trick. According to our highly placed sources, Ajay Devgn’s next with Mission Mangal director, Jagan Shakti will be produced by Luv Ranjan.

“It’s a big budget high concept action film and will see Ajay Devgn in a complete new avatar. Luv, Jagan and Ajay are excited to explore this space of action together in their next directorial. The film will go on floors by December 2024 and will hit the big screen in 2025,” a trade source told us.

The trade source further added that after Hero No. 1 with Tiger Shroff was shelved, Jagan reached out to Luv Ranjan with his script and got an instant okay from the director-turned-producer. “Luv is excited to expand his banner and what better than an action film with Ajay Devgn in the lead. On hearing the script, Luv knew that it’s a premise meant for an actor like Ajay Devgn, who heard the subject and okayed it immediately,” the source told us further.

Before moving on to Luv Ranjan and Jagan Shakti’s next, Ajay will wrap up shooting for Son of Sardar 2 and De De Pyaar De 2, which are presently on floors.

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Following the success of Maidaan, director Amit Ravindernath Sharma is set to embark on another historical project. This time, his lens will turn to the Indian Armed Forces’ daring rescue operation in Sierra Leone, known as Operation Khukri.

The film will delve into the heroic efforts of Indian soldiers who were deployed as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission in July 2000. Faced with a hostage crisis, the Indian Armed Forces executed a complex and daring rescue operation, showcasing their exceptional courage and professionalism on the global stage.
Amit Sharma on Helming Film Based on Operation Khukri 
Excited about the opportunity to bring this inspiring story to the big screen, Amit Sharma, in a statement published in a Mid-Day report, expressed his enthusiasm for the project. “I am thrilled to be collaborating with Athena E&M and Chrome Pictures on this monumental film,” he said. “Operation Khukri is a story that deserves to be told, and I am committed to doing justice to the bravery and sacrifice of our soldiers.”

Recognizing the scale and complexity of the operation, the director acknowledged the challenges ahead. “Recreating the magnitude of this mission, involving multiple branches of the Indian Armed Forces will be a formidable task,” he said. “Additionally, accurately portraying events that unfolded in a foreign country adds another layer of complexity.”

To ensure the authenticity and impact of the film, the production has brought on board renowned screenwriter Girish Koli, who previously worked on the critically acclaimed Kesari. Koli expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “The sheer scale of Operation Khukri and the immense pride associated with the rescue mission makes it an incredibly compelling story to adapt for the screen.”

As the project enters its development phase, the casting process is underway.

Also Read: Maidaan director Amit Sharma, “The box office may be saying another story, I am very happy with the impact”

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The industry is gearing up for the mega clash on Independence Day when Stree 2, Vedaa and Khel Khel Mein will be released in cinemas, all on the same day, on August 15. The trailer of Stree 2 was launched last week. Yesterday, on July 23, the makers of Khel Khel Mein unveiled the motion poster and on Thursday, July 25, the cast of the film would release the song ‘Hauli Hauli’. The makers of Vedaa are not far behind and if all goes well, the trailer of the John Abraham-Sharvari will be out by Monday, July 29.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The team of the film are working on certain modalities. As of now, the date locked for the trailer release is July 29.”

The source further said, “A grand event is being planned in Mumbai. A final call will be taken within a couple of days after which invites will be sent to the media.”

The lead actors of the film – John Abraham and Sharvari – will be present along with director Nikkhil Advani and others at the trailer launch. This would also be the first time in more than a year that John would interact with the media. The last such big event where the dashing actor was seen was the success meet of his 2023 blockbuster Pathaan, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone.

Vedaa is backed by Zee Studios, Emmay Entertainment & JA Entertainment. The teaser was released way back on March 19. Earlier, the film was all set to release on July 12. In June, the date was pushed to August 15. On the occasion of Guru Purnima on July 22, a new poster was dropped by the makers. It mentioned the release date in big, bold letters and made it clear that the action entertainer is all set to arrive this Independence Day.

Also Read: Sharvari Wagh celebrates Guru Purnima with special tribute to John Abraham and new Vedaa poster

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Following the success of the beloved character of Guddu Pandit, Ali Fazal is set to join the cast of Rakht Brahmand as the lead opposite Samantha Prabhu. The ensemble cast includes Aditya Roy Kapoor and Wamiqa Gabbi in key roles.

The period drama/fantasy series Rakht Brahmand is helmed by the visionary duo Raj and DK, while Rahi Anil Barve of Tumbbad fame will direct the series. This will be the next major project for Ali following the anticipation of the release of Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino, Lahore 1947 produced by Aamir Khan, and Thug Life directed by Mani Ratnam.

A source revealed, “The project is a marvelous vision of Raj & DK, it’s definitely a step forward in its genre of fantasy drama. The cast has finally all been locked and the shoot is set to start next week. Ali will be shooting for the series through August while also completing small schedules of his other projects. The show came to him and the vision of the show was enough to get Ali excited to be part of the series. It’s a really interesting part, something he has never done before both from character perspective and also genre-wise”.

The 6 part limited series is set to commence shoot in Mumbai, starting next week.

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Kartik Aaryan is currently the one actor in tinsel town who keeps surprising us with his lineup of films. The talented heartthrob, fresh off the recent success of his highly critically acclaimed Chandu Champion, where he surprised everyone with his performance, has now signed a new project close to his heart. This will surely get his fans excited as he returns to comedy. We hear Kartik has given his nod to the sequel of Pati Patni Aur Woh the 2019 blockbuster that rocked the box office and entertained audiences to the fullest!

A source close to the project has said that the script for the sequel has already been locked, and Kartik is very excited to reprise his role as the small-town simpleton. “Kartik loved the script of PPAW 2 and, as soon as he gave his nod, the makers decided to get this one rolling soon. Knowing the actor’s tight schedule and several films lined up, the makers have secured his dates as soon as possible. Once Kartik wraps up shooting for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, PPAW 2 will go on floors,” revealed the source.

Pati Patni Aur Woh (2019) was loved by the audience for its unique love story, and Kartik’s sensational dance moves in the viral song ‘Dheeme Dheeme’ broke the internet. Not only netizens but even stars like Deepika Padukone and Hrithik Roshan were seen doing the steps and having a blast with the dance moves.

Backed by Bhushan Kumar and Juno Chopra, the sequel will be helmed by Mudassar Aziz. The source revealed that the makers have yet to lock in the ‘Woh’ for the sequel. Kartik and the comedy genre have always been a blockbuster combo, and the actor has proven it time and again with hits like Pyaar Ka Punchnama (1 &2), Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Luka Chuppi, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Kartik is currently busy shooting for his next, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, the most awaited film of this year, set for a Diwali release. Kartik is all set to slay at the movies with his impressive slate of forthcoming films.

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ZEE5 has unveiled the release date of its highly anticipated original series, Gyaarah Gyaarah. However, the streaming giant has added an intriguing twist by announcing the release date as August 9, 1990. The announcement has left fans puzzled about the intriguing concept behind the series.

Co-produced by the renowned production houses Dharmatic Entertainment and Sikhya Entertainment, Gyaarah Gyaarah is a gripping police drama directed by Umesh Bist. The series boasts a talented ensemble cast featuring Raghav Juyal, Kritika Kamra, and Dhairya Karwa.

The story revolves around two police officers from different eras who are connected by a mysterious walkie-talkie. The series explores the concept of the butterfly effect and its impact on the past and present.

The collaboration between ZEE5, Dharmatic Entertainment, and Sikhya Entertainment brings together a formidable force in the entertainment industry. The partnership promises to deliver a captivating and thought-provoking thriller that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Producer Guneet Monga Kapoor expressed her excitement about the project, stating, “In Umesh Bist’s investigative drama, Gyaarah Gyaarah, set in the mystical hills of Uttarakhand, we explore uncharted territories and times. In this first-of-its-kind Indian Sci-Fi Drama, a walkie-talkie becomes the bridge between two timelines. Audiences are invited to journey with the local police department, as they race against time to seek justice for the town’s unsolved mysteries. Premiering exclusively on ZEE5, with a reach spanning 190+ countries, it’s almost time to experience time, not quite like you have before.”

Producer Karan Johar added, “Gyaarah Gyaarah is so much more than a regular police procedural series, it has its own USP of mystery and philosophy. In partnership with Sikhya, we’re so excited to take audiences on Umesh Bist’s investigative journey that will keep viewers at the edge of their seats. Sometimes, the journey isn’t about who or where… It’s about when! And it is now time for viewers to decode this puzzle, exclusively on ZEE5!”

Director Umesh Bist shared his enthusiasm for the project, saying, “Directing Gyaarah Gyaarah has been an exceptional journey, and I’m deeply honored to work alongside visionaries like Karan Johar and Guneet Monga. Through our show, audiences will get the taste of a thrilling tale that bridges time, connecting two police officers – one from 1990 and the other from 2016 – through a mysterious walkie-talkie. It has suspense, drama, thrill, and everything you need for an entertainer. I’m thrilled to have the show premiere on ZEE5, and I’m confident audiences will be fascinated by this exciting sci-fi thriller that challenges our perceptions of time and justice. It’s a mind-bending adventure that I can’t wait for viewers to experience.”

The trailer for Gyaarah Gyaarah is set to release tomorrow, further building anticipation for the series.

Also Read: Kritika Kamra to play a cop in Karan Johar and Guneet Monga’s next titled Gyaarah Gyaarah

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Producer Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films is set to make a significant impact on Independence Day, August 15, 2024. Not only will the highly anticipated horror-comedy sequel, Stree 2 starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, be making its theatrical debut, but the filmmaker is also gearing up to unveil the first glimpses of his upcoming big-ticket projects, Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force and Vicky Kaushal’s Chhava.

Stree 2, a continuation of the successful franchise starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, is expected to be a major draw on the national holiday. The film has already generated considerable buzz, and its release on Independence Day is a strategic move to capitalize on the wide audience.

On the same day, audiences can expect to get a taste of his upcoming action extravaganza, Sky Force, starring Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya. This marks a quick turnaround for Akshay Kumar, who will have another release, Khel Khel Mein, just a few weeks prior on August 15. Producers Maddock Films and Jio Studios’ Sky Force is scheduled for a grand release on October 2, 2024.

Vicky Kaushal, on the other hand, will be seen in the historical drama Chhava. The film is slated for a December 6, 2024 release, marking a repeat of the successful release strategy employed for his last film, Sam Bahadur, which hit theaters on December 1, 2023.
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The Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Maharaja was a huge hit in cinemas and now, it’s creating waves on Netflix. Since the time it dropped on the streaming giant, it is common to see people raving about it and it has many more netizens curious, leading to its higher viewership and social media chatter. What has gone in Maharaja’s favour big time is its novel script. If it was a Hollywood film, it would have had a high chance of winning the Best Original Screenplay and this speaks volumes of writer-director Nithilan Swaminathan’s writing. Interestingly, the film has a solid connection with Sidharth Malhotra’s spy comedy A Gentleman (2017). But before you read further, be forewarned that the article has major spoilers.

Maharaja begins showing the protagonist, Maharaja, complaining to the police that three thieves burgled his place and ran away with a dustbin, which he and his daughter Sachana Namidass have named Jothi. The cops try to drive him away. But when he remains adamant and offers lakhs of rupees, they agree to find it. A parallel track, meanwhile, shows Selvam (Anurag Kashyap) having a secret life wherein he raids houses with the help of his gang and even kills and rapes the house residents. A shot shows the dustbin ‘Lakshmi’ placed in Selvam’s house, which makes viewers assume that he is the one who stole the item from Maharaja’s place.

But just after the intermission, viewers get the jolt of their lives when they realize that Selvam’s track is set in 2009 while that of Maharaja is set in the present-day! Soon, many things unravel leading to an intense and dramatic climax. How things get clear in the second half and how it’s completely unpredictable made the experience a paisa-vasool one.

This trick of having two parallel tracks in different timelines, without informing the viewers about it, was also done in A Gentleman, co-starring Jacqueline Fernandez. It starts showing Gaurav Kapoor (Sidharth Malhotra) working as a software engineer in Miami, USA. He’s innocent and away from violence. A parallel track shows Gaurav’s lookalike Rishi who’s a spy and is the opposite of the former – action-oriented and a risk-taker.

Director Raj and DK show their brilliance during the intermission point when it comes to light that Gaurav and Rishi are one and the same! Rishi’s track is set 5 years before and he gives up the spy life to become ‘a gentleman’. Before this revelation, the director duo attempts to trick viewers into believing that Gaurav and Rishi are going to come face-to-face. When it doesn’t happen, one gets intrigued before they drop the bomb.

It’s unfortunate that such a unique film with a script that not many can do justice to didn’t work at the box office. It came two years before the much-loved The Family Man’s release on Amazon Prime Video. It was the Manoj Bajpayee-fronted series that made Raj and DK a force to reckon with. Sidharth Malhotra, at present, is also in a much better space after the super-success of his OTT film, Shershaah(2021). Keeping these factors in mind, it won’t be wrong to say that perhaps, in today’s times, A Gentleman would have gotten a better reception.

Also Read: Vijay Sethupathi on Maharaja, “When I heard the story, I was shaken”

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A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has found sufficient evidence against the five accused allegedly linked to the Bishnoi gang in the firing incident outside actor Salman Khan’s residence. The court took cognizance of the chargesheet filed by the Mumbai police, marking a significant development in the high-profile case.

On April 14, 2024, two motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments in Bandra, creating a sensation in the city. The Mumbai crime branch swiftly initiated an investigation and apprehended six individuals, including Vickykumar Gupta, Sagarkumar Pal, Sonukumar Bishnoi, Anujkumar Thapan, Mohd Rafiq Choudhary, and Harpal Singh. Tragically, one of the accused, Thapan, died in police custody.

The Mumbai police filed a chargesheet against the remaining five accused earlier this month. During Monday’s hearing, Public Prosecutor Jaysing Desai presented the case before Special Judge BD Shelke. After a thorough examination of the chargesheet and accompanying documents, the court determined that there was sufficient prima facie material to proceed with the case against the accused.

The case will now progress to the next stage of the legal process.

The chargesheet includes various investigation documents spread across three volumes. The evidence comprises statements from 46 witnesses, statements recorded under Section 164 of the CrPC before the magistrate, confessional statements under the MCOC (Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime) Act, 22 panchanamas, and technical evidence. The court will now scrutinize the chargesheet to determine the next steps in the legal process. This recent development marks a significant milestone in the investigation into the firing incident outside Salman Khan’s residence.

Meanwhile, another chargesheet revealed shocking details, including a Rs. 25 lakh bounty issued on Salman Khan by Bishnoi.

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Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia continues her meteoric rise in the global film scene. Fresh from its triumphant run at the Cannes Film Festival, where it clinched the prestigious Grand Prix award, and a sold-out screening at the Jerusalem Film Festival, her sophomore feature, All We Imagine As Light, is set to enchant Canadian audiences at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2024.

TIFF’s announcement of the film’s inclusion in its gala and special presentations lineup is a testament to Kapadia’s growing stature in international cinema. The festival, renowned for showcasing groundbreaking films, provides the perfect platform for All We Imagine As Light to captivate a wider audience.

Payal Kapadia’s award-winning film ALL WE IMAGINE AS LIGHT will have its Canadian Premiere at #TIFF24.

The film stars Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon (@hridhuharoon).https://t.co/4qDv7TmlaK pic.twitter.com/znUNnkvzvB
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Shot over a demanding 40-day period, the film captures the vibrant essence of Mumbai during late summer before transitioning to the serene coastal town of Ratnagiri. A Franco-Indian collaboration, the project was brought to life by Paris-based producers Hakim and Julien Graff of Petit Chaos, and Zico Maitra of Mumbai’s Chalk & Cheese Films.

All We Imagine As Light is a poignant exploration of female desire and the complexities of urban life. The narrative follows Nurse Prabha, whose mundane existence is disrupted by an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Sharing a cramped apartment with her younger roommate, Anu, the film delves into their evolving dynamic as Anu yearns for privacy to be with her boyfriend. The stifling confines of the city push them to seek solace in their dreams of escape. A weekend getaway to a tranquil beach town becomes a catalyst for personal transformation, allowing their desires to flourish under the open sky.

The film, presented bilingually in Malayalam and Hindi, offers a nuanced portrayal of contemporary Indian womanhood.

The filmmaker’s previous work, the documentary A Night of Knowing Nothing, which premiered at Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight and won the Golden Eye award, established her as a promising talent.
ALSO READ: Payal Kapadia’s Cannes 2024 triumph All We Imagine As Light heads to Munich Film Festival

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