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JugJugg Jeeyo Box Office: Film nears the Rs. 85 cr mark after five week run

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The Raj Mehta directorial JugJugg Jeeyo starring Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani, Anil Kapoor and Neetu Singh released a while back to a welcoming response from the audience. After enjoying a good opening weekend the business of the film continued to see growth over its first week running. Now weeks after its release and subsequent newer releases hitting screens the Dharma Productions – Vaicom 18 production has managed to hold its own in theatres. In fact, still running after its fifth week the business of JugJugg Jeeyo has been gradually inching closer to the Rs. 85 cr mark. With its current collections pegged at Rs. 84.96 cr, JugJugg Jeeyo has emerged as the sixth highest grosser of 2022. If that wasn’t enough, if compared to non-dubbed Hindi releases the Varun Dhawan starrer ranks as the fourth highest grosser of the year. Preceding the film on the list of highest grosser of 2022 are previous releases like KGF – Chapter 2 which collected Rs. 434.70 cr, RRR which collected Rs. 274.

Shilpa Shinde is the next contestant roped in for Colors’ dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10

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Just a day ago, we had reported that Amruta Khanvilkar joined the list of contestants of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10. Now, yet another celebrity who has joined the list of the dance reality show contestants is Shilpa Shinde. While she gained popularity as a TV star, the actress went on to also win the season 11 of Bigg Boss. As for Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, the franchise enjoyed immense success in its past season and will be making a grand comeback to television after a 5-year hiatus. With filmmaker Karan Johar, timeless beauty Madhuri Dixit Nene returning as judges, joining them would also be the international artist Nora Fatehi who was last seen as the judge of another dance reality show Dance Deewane Juniors on the same channel. Confirming her participation in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, Shilpa Shinde said, “Bigg Boss was a milestone in my career, and I hope that Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa will also be a great experience for me. I am really excited to again associate with Colors. My fans eagerly anticipat

Karan Johar gets accused by Twitterati for taking Alia Bhatt’s name too many times on Koffee With Karan 7 and here’s how he replied

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Filmmaker Karan Johar recently became a victim of social media troll for his ongoing show Koffee With Karan 7 that premiered on Disney+Hotstar. The celebrity chat show, that has already come into the radar multiple times owing to its controversial conversations and at times, scandalous revelations, that has often left celebrities in trouble. And this time around, it is the host who is getting trolled for taking the name of his ‘Student Of The Year’ Alia Bhatt many number of times on the show. After the premiere of the third episode of Koffee With Karan 7 featuring Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday as guests, the netizens took to social media to question Karan Johar about why he takes Alia Bhatt’s name so many times during the show. “If there was a drinking game where we had to take a shot every time Karan mentioned Alia’s name, we’d be drunk by the end of the show #KoffeeWithKaranS7 #KoffeeWithKaran #KoffeeWithKaran7 #KoffeewithKaranSeason7 #KoffeeWithKaranOnHotstar,” commented a t

Ek Villain Returns Box Office: Film collects Rs. 7.47 cr on Day 2; emerges as tenth highest second day grosser of 2022

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The Mohit Suri-directed venture Ek Villain Returns which is a sequel to the 2014 release Ek Villain was released on Friday. Starring Arjun Kapoor, John Abraham, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria the film has been making waves in the run-up to its release. In fact, the music of the film seems to have caught on with tracks being heard almost everywhere. At the box office, Ek Villain Returns took off to an expected start with Rs. 7.05 cr coming in on its opening day. Now on its second day running the film has seen a marginal increase in business. In this box office report, we look at the First Saturday collections of Ek Villain Returns while comparing the same to previous releases of 2022. Collecting Rs. 7.47 cr Ek Villain Returns has emerged as the tenth highest first Saturday grosser of 2022. Despite the hype surrounding Ek Villain Returns, and the promotions the film enjoyed, the business of Mohit Suri directorial does not surpass the collections of previous releases like KGF - Cha

Ek Villain Returns Box Office: Film sees marginal increase on Day 2; collects Rs. 7.47 cr on first Saturday

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Back in 2020 and just before the pandemic, Mohit Suri's Malang had emerged as a success at the box office. The film had taken an opening of Rs. 6.71 crores, grew to Rs. 25.36 crores over the weekend, and then closed its first week at Rs. 39.65 crores. Now by the manner in which Ek Villain Returns is currently doing, looks like it may end up having a similar trajectory. The John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria starrer suspense thriller had a bit of a better start with Rs. 7.05 crores coming on Friday. However, Saturday growth has been minimal with the collections emerging as Rs. 7.47 crores. That said, the good news is that the film hasn't fallen when that could easily have been the case. The film has collected Rs. 14.52 crores so far and the opening weekend should cross the Rs. 23 crores mark. That would be a little lesser than Malang had collected in its opening weekend but the makers won't mind that. One major target that the film would be pinni

EXCLUSIVE: Kartik Aaryan reveals details of Freddy being an OTT release; says, “I did the film keeping that in mind”

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Kartik Aaryan, who is riding on the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 , took a break after the record-breaking success of the horror comedy. After returning, he dived into Shehzada , his next most anticipated project which is a remake of the Allu Arjun starrer Ala Vaikuntapurramuloo . But amidst his multiple films, the actor also did an unconventional romance drama titled Freddy with Alaya F and Jeniffer Piccinato, which is expected to have an OTT release. The actor recently revealed exclusively to Bollywood Hungama that not only did he know about this but he has done the film keeping in mind his OTT audience. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama about Freddy releasing on OTT, Kartik Aaryan said, “Main woh film ki hi isiliye thi.” (Transl: I did that film because it was supposed to release on OTT). The film is said to be a dark romantic thriller about obsession and love. “It’s a nice subject that I am really excited about,” shared the Shehzada actor. Further speaking about the film, Karti

Ek Villain Returns Box Office: Film emerges as Arjun Kapoor’s fifth highest opening day grosser

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The keenly anticipated Mohit Suir directorial Ek Villain Returns hit screens yesterday to a mixed response. However, the film which features Arjun Kapoor, John Abraham, Disha Patani, and Tara Sutaria has performed as expected at the box office. In fact, being a franchise film, Ek Villain Returns was always expected to take a good start at the box office. In this box office report, we look at the opening day collections of Ek Villain Returns while comparing the same to Arjun Kapoor’s previous releases. Collecting Rs. 7.05 cr Ek Villain Returns has emerged as Arjun’s fifth highest opening day grosser. Though leading the list of Arjun’s highest opening day grosser are his previous releases like Gunday which collected Rs. 16.12 cr, 2 States which collected Rs. 12.42 cr, Half Girlfriend which collected Rs. 10.27 cr, and Ki & Ka which collected Rs. 7.30 cr, Ek Villain Returns has performed better than certain other releases like Tevar which collected Rs. 7.05 cr, Mubarakan w

“If anything happens to me, Nana Patekar and Bollywood mafia is responsible”, says Tanushree Dutta in latest Instagram post

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Readers would be aware that Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar and some of the other members of the film fraternity of sexually harassing her, kicking off the a series of #MeToo accusations in the industry. The actress, of late, has been posting notes on social media claiming that she is being harassed and targeted by people from B-town and even accused them of being involved in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. In a note shared by Tanushree Dutta a day ago, she claimed that if anything happens to her, Nana Patekar and his Bollywood friends will be responsible. She even went on to request her followers and everyone to boycott their films. The actress said in the note, “If anything ever happens to me let it be known that #metoo accused Nana Patekar, his lawyers & accociates & his Bollywood Mafia friends are responsible! Who are Bollywood Mafia?? Same people all whose names came up frequently in SSR death case. ( note that all have same criminal lawyer)”   Vi

Popular Gujarati and TV actor Rasik Dave passes away

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On Friday, popular TV and Gujarati actor Rasik Dave breathed his last at 8pm in Mumbai. He is survived by his wife and popular actress Ketki Dave, who is known for her role of Daksha in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, as well as their two kids. He, reportedly, passed away due to kidney related issues and has been suffering from the same for the past couple of months. As per ETimes report, Rasik Dave was on dialysis for the past two years. According to them, his kidney condition had started deteriorating and his condition worsened in the last one month. His last rites are expected to be held on July 30. Popularly known for his character as Nand in B.R. Chopra’s Mahabharat, the actor also has done TV serials. He also gained popularity for playing the patriarch of the Vaishnav family, Karsandas Vaishnav, in the show Sanskaar – Dharohar Apnon Ki. Speaking about his wife Ketki Dave, the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi actress, too is known for her work in Gujarati cinema and theatre. The

Ek Villain Returns Box Office: Film opens well and on predicted lines; collects Rs. 7.05 cr. on Day 1

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It was predicted in this column that Ek Villain Returns will take a start of Rs. 6-8 crores and that's exactly what happened as Rs. 7.05 crores came in. This would have been fair enough even in the pre-pandemic days and in the current market scenario, this is in fact good. There is so much struggle involved to bring people out of their homes to theatres and to still have a number like this come in is worth its price in gold. What's all the more remarkable is that most of this moolah has come from the single screens or at lower-priced multiplexes, which means compared to a double-digit urban opener, this one with even Rs. 7.05 crores has generated better footfalls. Now that's good news indeed because at least amongst a certain segment of the audience, the film was carrying good buzz and that's what has translated into numbers as well. From the core genre and treatment perspective, this one is along the lines of Hate Story franchise as there is a lethal dose of ‘love

Rajkummar Rao purchases triplex apartment in Juhu for a whopping Rs. 44 cr; pay Rs. 2.19 cr for registration

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A little while back it was reported that Ranveer Singh had shelled out a staggering Rs. 119 cr to acquire a sea-view quadruplex apartment in Bandra. Now it is learnt that Rajkummar Rao and Patralekha too have shelled out a whopping Rs.44 cr to acquire a new property. As per reports, Rao and Patralekha have acquired a triplex apartment in Juhu, from none other than Boney Kapoor’s daughter Janhvi Kapoor. The latter who purchased the property in December 2020, which is spread over 3,456 sq ft, has apparently sold the same to Rao taking the price to nearly Rs.1.27 lakh per sq ft. With this new acquisition, Rao and Patralekha, who currently reside in the same development on the 11 th and 12 th floors, will have an added apartment across the 14 th , 15 th, and 16 th floors. If that was not enough, reports also claim that Rao has shelled out Rs.2.19 crores as registration for the said triplex apartment which comes with exclusive access to six parking slots. Though there has been no con

Ek Villain Returns Box Office: Film collects Rs. 7.05 cr on Day 1; emerges as ninth highest opening day grosser of 2022

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Ek Villain Returns the keenly anticipated sequel to the 2014 film Ek Villain was released yesterday. Directed by Mohit Suri the film which features Arjun Kapoor, John Abraham, Disha Patani and Tara Sutari has been making waves in the run-up to its release. But the question remains, will the film entice the audience at the box office, or will it like recent releases fade away? However, going by reports, the film was expected to open on a good note. In this box office report, we look at the opening day collections of Ek Villain Returns while comparing the same to previous releases of 2022. Collecting Rs. 7.05 cr, Ek Villain Returns has emerged as the ninth highest opening day grosser of 2022. Leading the list of highest opening day grossers are previous releases like KGF - Chapter 2 which collected Rs. 53.95 cr, RRR which collected Rs. 20.07 cr, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 which collected Rs. 14.11 cr, Bachchhan Paandey which collected Rs. 13.25 cr, Samrat Prithviraj which collected Rs.

Koffee With Karan 7: Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday confess going on a ‘friendly’ date during the shoot of Liger

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Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday are coming together for the first time in Liger , that is directed by Puri Jagannadh. Considering it is produced by Dharma Productions, the two were recently seen attending Koffee With Karan 7 which also marked Vijay’s debut on the show. Amidst hot and brewing conversations, while Vijay spoke about his co-star Ananya Panday, the actress revealed that they also went on a date. Karan Johar, however, was quick to ask if it was during her relationship with Ishaan Khatter. During the show, when Vijay Deverakonda was discussing about his co-star Ananya Panday, he revealed that she is a great co-star but not somebody you would want to be with when you are doing a film which requires you to diet. He said, “I find her really cute. I laugh a lot around her and she learns quickly. She did a really good job on Liger . She is a big foodie. So when you are doing a film like Liger which requires you to be in shape, she is not like the ideal co-star to have aroun

Taron Egerton to play TSA agent in thriller Carry On for Netflix

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Netflix and Amblin Partners announced that they have set Carry On as the first film to be produced as part of the deal announced between the two companies last year. Dylan Clark Productions will produce the film. Taron Egerton, the actor from Black Bird, Rocketman, Kingsman , is set to star in the lead role. Helmed by Jungle Cruise director Jaume Collet-Serra, the thriller centers around Ethan Kopek, a young TSA agent who gets blackmailed by a mysterious traveler to let a dangerous package slip through security and onto a Christmas Day flight. The film will be penned by TJ Fixman, with additional writing by Michael Green. Also Read:  Black Bird Trailer: Taron Egerton and Paul Walter Hauser star in gritty true-crime psychological thriller from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/Km5zEON https://ift.tt/nt7O1eD

Koffee With Karan 7: Vijay Deverakonda breaks silence over relationship with Pushpa star Rashmika Mandana; says, “She is a darling and I am really fond of her”

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The popular chat show Koffee With Karan hosted by none other than filmmaker Karan Johar returned a few weeks back with its seventh season. While Karan himself was pretty kicked about resuming the show, this time on OTT, the audience too were eagerly awaiting the release of the new episodes. After featuring Akshay Kumar – Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Sara Ali Khan – Janhvi Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh – Alia Bhatt, the latest episode of Koffee With Karan 7 featured the South breakout star Vijay Deverakonda and his Liger co-star Ananya Panday. Between the two the episode featured everything from stoic responses to over-the-top entertainment. But what caught our attention was Vijay talking about Pushpa: The Rise actor Rashmika Mandana and the relationship he shares with her. It came as no surprise when Karan Johar grilled Vijay about their relationship, especially since the two (Vijay and Rashmika) have been spotted together on multiple occasions. Responding to the query, Deverakonda managed to

REVEALED: Here’s why Rohit Shetty and Kanika Dhillon have been thanked in Ek Villain Returns

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The suspense thriller Ek Villain Returns released today and is expected to embark upon a good start. Starring John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria, the Mohit Suri-directorial reportedly has quite a few surprises and twists in the tale. Interestingly, this aspect starts at the very beginning of the film, during the disclaimer slates. Under ‘Special Thanks’, several people have been mentioned. However, two names stand out – blockbuster director Rohit Shetty and acclaimed writer Kanika Dhillon, of  Kedarnath  (2018),  Rashmi Rocket  (2021) and the upcoming  Raksha Bandhan  and  Dunki  fame. The reason these two names grab attention is that they have not worked with Mohit Suri before. Moreover, their zone of cinema is different from that of Mohit Suri. Bollywood Hungama  has learnt that Mohit Suri has been signed by Rohit Shetty’s production house, Rohit Shetty Productions. Mohit was supposed to make the film with the same script as  Ek Villain Returns  with Rohit.

Aamir Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha to release on OTT six months after theatrical release

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With each passing day, Aamir Khan’s highly anticipated film Laal Singh Chaddha is approaching its theatrical release and the audience is everything but patient! The excitement around Laal Singh Chaddha is touching the stars and it wouldn't be too soon to say that just like all the Aamir Khan films, Laal Singh Chaddha too will be available on OTT after 6 months of its release. All the Aamir Khan films hit theatres and release later on OTT for the audience to enjoy the film on the screen of their choice, and in the comfort of their home. The endless build-up around Laal Singh Chaddha is commendable as fans cannot stop gushing about the film’s trailer, soundtrack, music video, and every bit and piece that makers drop. Meanwhile, the trailer of Laal Singh Chaddha is receiving love around all quarters. The audience is looking forward to see Aamir Khan depict the life journey of Laal Singh Chadhha . Laal Singh Chaddha , produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Kiran Rao, and Viacom18

EXCLUSIVE: "They made me into Sima Taparia, bringing people together" - Koffee With Karan 7 host Karan Johar on becoming matchmaker in Bollywood

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Filmmaker Karan Johar is back on the coffee couch! Season 7 of Koffee With Karan which premiered earlier in July on Disney+ Hotstar. Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani co-stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor-Sara Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar-Samantha Ruth Prabhu have already appeared on the new season. Speaking to Bollywood Hungama prior to the premiere of Koffee With Karan 7 , Karan quickly touched upon the ongoing topic of how he has now become the “Sima Taparia” (famous Indian matchmaker) to many in the industry, who is bringing people together. “They made me sound like I am some wedding planner or a matchmaker,” Karan jokingly said. “It’s literally like they made me into Sima Taparia, bringing people together. I am like these are all friends. And yes, I connect with the younger lot for my own selfish reasons because I feel that they give me an insight, from their lifestyle and what they wear, what they listen to, how they speak, how they handle their relationships, it’s a

Janhvi Kapoor says Boney Kapoor has only one condition for her potential groom; says, 'he doesn’t care about anything else

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Janhvi Kapoor, who recently created quite the stir on the episode of Koffee With Karan 7, is currently promoting her forthcoming OTT film Good Luck Jerry .  And yet again when her marriage was discussed during an interview with Siddharth Kannan, the actress had some interesting revelations to make. In the same, she stated that her father Boney Kapoor had only one condition for her potential groom and it is definitely not we expected. Boney Kapoor has been quite protective of his daughters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor. Recently when she was asked about marriage, she, revealed that her father had only one condition. She said, “Papa has this thing. He doesn't care anything else, he was just like 'He should just be as tall as me' and papa is 6'1”.” She went on to add, “As a kid, he used to tell me and Khushi - before you get married, I want to make sure that you can go and tell your husband that my father has made me travel all around the world before I even got married to y

Karan Johar defends terming Samantha Ruth Prabhu as No. 1 star; says, “No offence to Nayanthara fans”

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Fans of Tamil superstar Nayanthara have taken huge umbrage to Karan Johar insisting on  Koffee With Karan that Samantha Ruth Prabhu and not Nayanthara is the no.1 star, even when Samantha insisted the crown belonged to Nayanthara. Karan Johar clarified that he meant no offense to Nayanthara. “I said, according to the list that I had from Ormax, Samantha was the no.1 star. Nayanthara’s fans have misconstrued the conversation.” That is not all that a section of  Koffee  viewers have misconstrued. Samantha’s tongue-in-cheek sarcastic “confession” that she paid Ormax to list her as the No.1 heroine has triggered off stories in a section of the press on the amount she paid for the honour. “I think we all need to have a sense of humour. Mine is a fun show,” says Karan. Also Read:  Karan Johar rubbishes reports of Akshay Kumar – Samantha Ruth Prabhu project from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/Xep

Box Office Prediction: Ek Villain Returns to open in Rs. 6-8 crores range

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This Friday sees the release of Ek Villain Returns . The film is second in the Ek Villain franchise and there are good expectations from it. When Riteish Deshmukh, Siddharth Malhohtra and Shraddha Kapoor starrer was about to release, even that was expected to take a single digit opening but then it took a fantastic start in double digits and then went on to even enter the Rs. 100 Crore Club. Frankly, no one had seen it coming but the Mohit Suri directed drama with chartbuster music worked big time and emerged as a huge super-hit. Now John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani and Tara Sutaria must be hoping for something similar to happen with Ek Villain Returns as well, even as the film seems to have gone much higher in scale and size with the seduction angle been introduced to cater to the masses. One waits to see how that works out for the film as currently audience inclination towards any kind of genre, subject or treatment can just not been pre-empted, and hence it boils down to

Kim Go Eun starrer Yumi’s Cells makers to take a break; respond to season 3 exceptations

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The production team of hit TVING show Yumi’s Cells , starring Kim Go Eun, GOT7 member Jinyoung, and Ahn Bo Hyun, has responded to fans’ high expectations for another season. The show recently concluded its season 2 last week with an open and emotional ending. As Soompi notes, Yumi’s Cells is a fantasy romance drama based on the popular webtoon of the same name. It tells the story of an ordinary office worker named Yumi, from the point of view of the many brain cells in her head controlling her every thought, feeling, and action. Kim Go Eun plays the titular role of Yumi, an ordinary woman who struggles with expressing her feelings. The first season of Yumi’s Cells , aired in autumn 2021, became the first K-drama ever to combine live action and 3D animation. As the report shares, on July 26, a source from the drama stated, “We’re thankful that viewers have expectations for season 3 as much as they have loved season 1 and 2. The second season has just ended, and the seasons require l

Rs. 25 crore budget for Bawaal's 10 day action shoot; Varun Dhawan's most expensive film so far

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Sajid Nadiadwala’s highly anticipated Bawaal is currently being shot in Warsaw, Poland with Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor. Bawaal would be one of Varun Dhawan's highest budget film from production value. A source close to the makers revealed, “We’ve extensively shot the film in the most expensive & interesting locations like Paris, Berlin, Poland, Amsterdam, Krakow, Warsaw along with a brief portion in India as well. It’s a very unique love story and now we are gearing up for a huge action sequence in Warsaw. We have called for action directors & stuntmen from Germany along with a talented crew of 700+ members every day, Nitesh Sir and Sajid Sir have scaled up the film to leave the audience to a visual treat. The source further added, “An action sequence as planned required multiple things such as 45 plus hedgehogs along with innumerable number of grenades, knives, and variety of explosives for an important action sequence which will be shot from tomorrow. The costs i

Brad Pitt starrer Bullet Train to release in India on August 4; arrives a day prior to the US

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After three successful movie premieres and Brad Pitt’s famous red-carpet appearance in a skirt, here’s some more exciting news for fans across the country! The highly anticipated action-comedy movie, Bullet Train , is all set to release in India on 4th August 2022, one day prior to the U.S.! The movie, helmed by Deadpool 2 director David Leitch, will comprise a stellar ensemble cast with some of the most popular names from Hollywood. With Brad Pitt at the fore, the movie will also starJoey King along with Karen Fukuhara, Fury fame Logan Lerman among others. While Brad Pitt returns to the big screen in a starring role for the first time since 2019, Academy award winning actor Sandra Bullock will also be seen making an appearance in Bullet Train . Aaron Taylor-Johnson will also be seen next as Marvel’s Kraven the Hunter . Also Read:  From Brad Pitt to the sets of Bullet Train, Joey King talks about her adventurous journey from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cin

Akanksha Puri denies rumours of Swayamvar Mika Di Vohti being scripted; says Mika Singh was surprised to see her on the show

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After acting in South films as well as the Madhur Bhandarkar film Calendar Girls , Akanksha Puri reappeared in the news with the show Swayamvar Mika Di Vohti. It seems that the actress has been friends with musician Mika Singh and she was brought on the show a wild card entry. Owing to the fact that she knew the singer even before entering the show, and him eventually selecting her as his bride, has raised several questions about it being scripted. However, Akanksha recently addressed the rumors and denied all the allegations about it being scripted. Speaking about these rumours, Akanksha Puri addressed it during an interview with ETimes asserting that none of this is fake or scripted. She said, “My entry in the show was not planned. In fact, he was surprised when he saw me as a wild card contestant.” She went on to add, "I would like to reiterate that this is not a sham. But things have to gradually happen over a period of time." Further speaking about her bond with Mika,

EXCLUSIVE: Riteish Deshmukh to be seen in a powerful cameo in Ek Villain Returns

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The much awaited film,  Ek Villain Returns , is all set to release this Friday, July 29, and a lot of expectations are riding on it. The stylized, action-packed and sensual trailer has made the audiences curious. Moreover, it’s the sequel to the super-hit  Ek Villain  (2014). The medium-budget film was a surprise at the box office, crossing the Rs. 100 crores mark. Its chartbuster music is memorable even today. It is also remembered as it had a landmark performance by Riteish Deshmukh. The actor is known for playing positive and comic characters. In  Ek Villain , he stunned audiences as he played a ruthless serial killer. Ek Villain Returns  has a different cast and has often been called a ‘spiritual successor’ of the first part. However,  Bollywood Hungama  has learnt that Riteish Deshmukh features in the second part as well. We also chanced upon his look in the film. The smirk and the evil expressions make it clear that his character still has it in him to cause madness yet again.

Aditya Dhar & Jio Studios at loggerheads over Vicky Kaushal in The Immortal Ashwatthama

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Just before the pandemic, Ronnie Screwvala announced that he would be making a modern-day superhero film, The Immortal Ashwatthama  bringing back the URI team of Aditya Dhar and Vicky Kaushal. In the pandemic, he backed out of the project due to budget issues and ever since then, Aditya Dhar has been making an attempt to revive the film with a new producer. He finally got Jio Studios on board the film, who green lit the script with a budget of Rs. 225 crores. However, in the latest development, Jio and Aditya Dhar are at loggerheads over casting of the film. "The initial male lead of The Immortal Ashwatthama was Vicky Kaushal. Jio felt that a film of this budget won't recover with the aforementioned cast. They requested Adi to bring in a fresh set of male and female lead, following which, Aditya Dhar narrated the script to Samantha, who agreed in principle to be a part of the film as female lead," revealed a source to Bollywood Hungama. Just when Aditya thought the i

EXCLUSIVE: Kartik Aaryan confesses that he visited Mannat as a Shah Rukh Khan fan when he first landed in Mumbai

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Kartik Aaryan, who is riding high on the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 , has been garnering a lot of compliments. One amongst it was his comparison to Shah Rukh Khan. The actor’s recent success was compared to the humongous success of the Badshah Khan who has managed to rule the box office in Bollywood for years. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , not only did Kartik speak about going to Mannat but he also confessed that he has always been a fan of SRK. Readers would be aware that Shah Rukh Khan is a self-made celebrity who started from scratch as a TV star. He went on to become one of the biggest stars of Indian cinema and continues to enjoy a devoted fan following even today. Speaking about how his journey from a middle-class boy to the Indian superstar, Kartik revealed that not only does SRK has an inspiring journey but he also has a relatable one. Confessing that he did visit SRK’s house Mannat in Mumbai, Kartik spoke about it in the Bollywood Hungama interview ad

Aamir Khan says 'we got saved' after averting Laal Singh Chaddha clash with KGF: Chapter 2

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Laal Singh Chaddha is gearing up for its release and the makers are going out and out to make sure everybody gets to witness the inspirational journey of Laal Singh Chaddha. In a press conference conducted in Hyderabad, Aamir Khan, Chiranjeevi & Naga Chaitanya interacted with the media about the upcoming release. Aamir said that the delay in post-production of the film saved them considering they averted clash with KGF: Chapter 2 starring Yash in the lead role. “I remember when KGF 2 was about to release, there was a lot of excitement among the Hindi audience, amongst my own friends. Laal Singh Chaddha was supposed to release on that day. But fortunately for us, Red Chillies was taking a little time on the VFX so we got saved! Otherwise, we would have come with KGF 2,” Aamir Khan told reporters. Laal Singh Chaddha , produced by Aamir Khan Productions, Kiran Rao, and Viacom18 Studios, also stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh, and Chaitanya Akkineni. It is an official remake

SHOCKING! Paras Kalnawat will not be a part of Anupamaa anymore; Producer Rajan Shahi terminates the contract with actor

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Paras Kalnawat, who plays the adorable second son of Anupamaa, garnered a lot of fame for his unconventional role in the Star Plus series. While the actor’s track has not been the focus for quite some time owing to the exit of his onscreen fiancé Nandini aka Anagha Bhosale, he was expected to return with a new track on the show. However, it seems that all of it is short-lived. With recent reports of the actor joining the Colors show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, it seems that the makers are quite miffed with his entry on the dance reality show. In fact, producers of the show have terminated their contract on the grounds of breach of contract. In a recent statement released by the production house, it has been said, “Producer Rajan Shahi, who produces Anupamaa on Star Plus, has taken a stand to terminate the contract of actor Paras Kalnawat who played Samar in the show on account of breach of contract for signing up a show on another channel without any prior intimation. Directors Kut and Ra

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal's stalker arrested; has been harassing her for a long time

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Bollywood couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal recently returned to Mumbai after ringing in the actress’ first birthday post marriage in Maldives with their friends. It was reported recently that a complaint was lodged at Mumbai’s Santacruz police station after the couple received death threats. The stalker has been arrested. But, new updates reveal that the story was exaggerated. As per a report in a media portal Hindustan Times, an insider said that it is not as serious as it was being reported. There was a stalker who showed up time to time unannounced and has been harassing Katrina Kaif for a really long time. The police was notified and a complaint was filed, accordingly. Manjunath Singhe, the deputy commissioner of police (zone 9), confirmed that the arrest was made and the investigation is in process. On the work front, Katrina Kaif will next be seen in the film PhoneBhoot with Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi. She will also star in Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christm

Shamshera Box Office: It’s over and out for the Ranbir Kapoor starrer after a disastrous Monday

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That’s it. Shamshera has joined the long list of absolute disasters that Bollywood has suffered in 2022. One saw that with Dhaakad a few weeks back when the collections failed to reach even Rs. 5 crores lifetime. Now Shamshera will fall short of the Rs. 50 crores lifetime though its costs are much bigger than Dhaakad . The difference between the Kangana Ranaut action flick and the Ranbir Kapoor drama is that not many were putting money on the former but then the latter did come with major expectations. However, it has been nothing short of a heartbreak to see how even a biggie like this has been totally ignored by the audience, what with even the first day opening not coming. From a Ranbir Kapoor starrer, at least that was expected but then there were hardly any takers on the first day and post that the content was totally given a thumbs down by a large segment of aam junta and the critics. The film is not bad but then when it works only for a select few (including yours truly) t

Kriti Sanon to have a working birthday on the sets of Shehzada in Haryana

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Kriti Sanon is constantly working, hopping from one film set to another. The  actress is now all set to mark her birthday this year on yet another set. As per a source close to the film, the entire cast is stationed in Haryana for the shoot of their next, Shehzada and even on 27th of July they will be in the Northern state so it is going to be a working birthday for the actress this year. The cast was recently shooting a massive song with choreographer Ganesh Acharya. The film marks the reunion of Luka Chuppi duo Kartik and Kriti. It is Hindi remake of Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde's Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo . On the work front, Kriti Sanon is all set to be seen in films like Adipurush, Ganapath, Shehzada, Bhediya and Anurag Kashyap's unannounced next. ALSO READ: Kriti Sanon shows sensuous moves on ‘Nadiyon Paar’ in white shimmery outfit, watch video from Latest Bollywood News | Hindi Movie News | Hindi Cinema News | Indian Movies | Films - Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt

Drashti Dhami and Gulshan Devaiah to star in Korean drama Flower Of Evil remake Duranga on ZEE5, first look unveiled

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ZEE5 is all set to announce its next original – Duranga . Directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Aijaz Khan, Duranga is an official adaptation of the Korean show named Flower of Evil which starred Lee Joon Gi, Moon Chae Won. Helmed by Goldie Behl and Shradha Singh, the romantic thriller will star Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami as protagonists and will premiere on the platform in August 2022. Produced by Rose Audio Visuals, Duranga chronicles the love story of Sammit [played by Gulshan Devaiah] and Ira [played by Drashti Dhami], that unfolds in three different timelines. Hiding a twisted past, Sammit maintains a facade of a perfect husband to his Inspector wife — Ira. With a series of twists and turns, Ira begins investigating multiple gory copycat murders by the suspected accomplice of a psychopathic serial killer Bala, twenty years after his suicide. This case leads her to some shocking revelations about her husband! In true Kafkaesque style, the story will show how the protagonists w

Woah! Salman Khan announces No Entry sequel post Bhaijaan at Vikrant Rona event

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Salman Khan recently left everyone surprised with his entry on stage during the Vikrant Rona event. The superstar, who is presenting this Kichcha Sudeepa, Jacqueline Fernandez starrer, made an interesting revelation while interacting with the media. During the conversation with media, the superstar may have announced that he would kick off No Entry 2 after wrapping up Bhaijaan. While many actors in the past have revealed details about No Entry sequel including director Anees Bazmee, it was also being said that considering the work commitments of Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor, it was getting tough to adjust the shoot schedules. Although Anees Bazmee had revealed in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , that Salman may be considering kicking off No Entry 2 in December, it seems that the superstar used the Vikrant Rona event platform to drop a major hint about starting the shoot for the comedy. He not only invited Anees Bazmee to the Vikrant Rona event but also added, “Yahan p

Complaint filed against Ranveer Singh for his nude photoshoot; NGO claims it hurt sentiments of women

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Not too long ago, Ranveer Singh took the internet by storm by doing a bold photoshoot for the Paper magazine. The actor, who is often known for his quirky sense of style, posed naked for the magazine cover and while his female fans couldn’t stop swooning over his avatar, it seems that an NGO has taken offense to the photoshoot. In fact, a complaint has been registered against the actor for hurting the sentiments of women. According to ANI reports, an NGO has submitted a complaint against the naked photoshoot of Ranveer Singh at Chembur Police Station. As per the complainant, the Bajirao Mastani actor should be charged under various sections of IPC (Indian Penal Code) as well as the Information Technology Act for the photoshoot, as they also added that it hurt the sentiments of women and insulted their modesty. However, a Chembur police official was quoted saying to these reports that they have not registered an FIR against the actor until now and that they are still in the process of