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Hathi Ram returns:‘Paatal Lok’ season 2 premieres Jan 17
Varun Dhawan, promoting his upcoming film Baby John(releasing Dec 25, 2024) addressed allegations of misbehaving with female co-stars Kiara Advani and Alia Bhatt. Viral clips showed him kissing Kiara during a shoot and pushing her near a pool, which he called "good fun, clarifying the kiss was planned. On a viral clip with Alia, he stated it was friendly, adding he jokes with male co-stars too.
The highly anticipated sequel,Border 2 starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, has begun shooting. Directed by Anurag Singh and backed by Bhushan Kumar and JP Dutta, the film promises action, drama, and patriotism, releasing Jan 23, 2026. Fans are thrilled for this follow-up to the 1997 war epic, set against a backdrop of courage and patriotism.
Maddock Films'Param Sundari set for release on July 25, 2025, is a cross-cultural romance starring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor. The film explores the love story between a North Indian man and a South Indian woman, filmed in Kerala. Directed by Tushar Jalota, it promises a mix of laughter, chaos, and unexpected twists with a backdrop inspired by Mani Ratnam’s films.
In What If.Season 3, Kumail Nanjiani’s Kingo brings Bollywood magic to the multiverse, dancing to Malhari from Bajirao Mastani The lively sequence blends Marvel with Bollywood, showcasing Kingo’s comedic charm and celebrating his Indian roots. Fans praise the fusion of cultures, highlighting Kingo's fun, graceful performance in this whimsical adventure.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has featured Aishwarya Rai Bachchan on its social media, highlighting her iconic red wedding lehenga from Jodhaa Akbar Designed by Neeta Lulla, the lehenga will be part of the Academy Museum's Colour in Motion exhibit. The 97th Oscars, set for March 3, 2025, sees Guneet Monga's Anuja and British-Indian film Santosh still in the race for awards.
Prime Video unveiled a sneak peek of Subedaar on Anil Kapoor’s birthday, showcasing his commanding portrayal of Subedaar Arjun Maurya, a soldier navigating civilian life. The film, directed by Suresh Triveni, also stars Radhikka Madan as his daughter. Packed with action and emotion, the gritty visuals and theme track highlight Kapoor's powerhouse performance.
Sriimurali's action-packed superhero film Bagheera, which released in theatres for Deepavali, came on OTT only 3 weeks later. However, at the time, only the four south language versions were available and now, the Hindi version is also going to be available to stream. However, it is not headed to Netflix and will drop on Disney+ Hotstar instead.
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, aged 90, passed away on Monday evening at Mumbai's Wockhardt Hospital due to a prolonged kidney ailment, his daughter Pia Benegal confirmed. Known as the pioneer of parallel cinema, he directed iconic films like Ankur and won 18 National Film Awards, honoured with the Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Dadasaheb Phalke Awards
Baby John an action thriller starring Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh, will release in theaters on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024. The film, which also features Jackie Shroff, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Zara Zyanna, follows DCP Satya Verma (Dhawan) as he seeks revenge on a powerful adversary. After its theatrical run, it will stream on Prime Video in 2025.