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Hunterrr Re-Release Might Change The Box Office History Of 2015! ( Photo Credit – Prime Video )

In the era of re-releases, April is gearing up for Hunterrr re-release. The adult comedy starring Gulshan Devaiah, Sai Tamhankar, Radhika Apte and others is all set for re-arrival in the theaters on April 4. Interestingly, the film, that was initially released in 2015 might change the box office history with its release!

Box Office 2015 For Hindi Films!

The year 2015, was the year of comedies! The year’s most profitable film was Tanu Weds Manu Returns, which churned out more profit than Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Kangana Ranaut’s film registered a profit of 390%, while Salman Khan’s film delivered a profit of 256%.

Hunterrr Box Office Collection & Profit!

Hunterrr was mounted on a budget of 6 crore and earned 13.50 crore in its lifetime! The adult comedy churned out a profit of 125% at the box office and was the seventh most profitable film...

In this throwback, Radhika Apte talked with Subhash K Jha right before the release of Hunterrr in 2015 and we have the scoop on this film that starred Gulshan Deviah.

In Harshvardhan Kulkarni’s quirky, cocky, sex comedy Hunterrr, producer Madhu Mantena took a huge risk as Gulshan Devaiah played a nymphomaniac with the wrong sex organ, a guy who thinks with his reproductive organ. Over-sexed and under-nourished he seduces frustrated aunties and insatiable bahenjis and doesn’t mind getting beaten up by guys who have more to do in life than have sex with every moving object in a dress.

Radhika Apte who played a liberal, unconventional woman had scored a success with Sriram Raghavan’s Badlapur just before Hunterrr, she spoke to me about the two different films. “I guess what really worked for me was that the two films and my characters in them were so different from one another.

Chhaava Box Office: Vicky Kaushal Destroys Five Profitable Maddock Films! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava is roaring at the box office, gearing up for a huge fourth weekend. In 22 days, the total collection of the film stands at a total of 505.33 crore* at the box office, making it the third fastest Indian film to enter the 500 crore club after Pushpa 2, and Jawan.

Budget & Recovery

The period drama helmed by Laxman Utekar and starring Vicky Kaushal as Maratha warrior Sambhaji Maharaj has been mounted on a budget of 130 crore at the box office. In 22 days, with the 505.33 crore* collection, the film has churned out a profit of 288.72%*.

Chhaava Becomes 3rd Most Profitable Maddock Film!

Chhaava is now the third most profitable film produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. It has surpassed Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon’s Luka Chuppi to claim this spot. Now, only two...

nitting Revisiting the striking Badlapur, Subhash K Jha takes a look back at the drama directed by Sridhar Raghavan’s which released 10 years ago on February 20th.

“The tree remembers, the axe forgets,” reads a proverb in the opening credits of a film that left me feeling like both the tree and the axe. While the film’s pain-lashed topography in the first overture is exceptional—with every vein on Varun Dhawan’s temples ringing a bell—the second overture gets audacious, tongue-in-cheek, subversive, and sometimes downright silly. As if the tree decided to get even with the axe by cutting off its own branches.

Cast in the mould of the greatest redemptive dramas Badlapur has an ambitious ambience of unmitigated doom irrigating almost every frame. It’s as if director Sriram Raghavan and his co-writer Arijit Biswas wants to shut out all light from his protagonist Raghavan’s life.

Radhika Apte Net Worth ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Radhika Apte is an actress who has repeatedly made noise for her unconventional choice of movies, performances, and experimentation. Dabbling in Bollywood, South, Marathi, and Bengali movies, Apte has grabbed several eyeballs for infusing a combination of boldness, vulnerability, and honesty in her performance. This has also been reflected in her stellar net worth over the years.

Radhika Apte’s Journey

Radhika Apte made her debut with the 2005 film Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! opposite Shahid Kapoor and Amrita Rao. After appearing in some regional films, Apte got noticed for her performance in the 2011 film Shor In The City. Her work in movies like Badlapur, Hunterr, Manjhi, Parched, Phobia, Kabali, Padman, and Andhadhun. She forayed into the digital sphere and tasted huge success with Ott films and series like Monica O My Darling, Lust Stories, Sacred Games, Ghoul, Ok Computer, and Made In Heaven.

Grand Canal

France’s Canal+ Group has increased its stake in multi-territory Asian video streamer Viu to 36.8%. It says that the move is in accordance with the terms of the strategic partnership with Viu owner Pccw Group announced a year ago and follows the satisfaction of key business milestones.

The move is the second time that Canal+ has increased its share stake and means that Canal+ has released the last instalment of its $300 million staggered investment. “This investment is a renewed testimony to Canal+’s commitment to develop Asia as one of the group’s growth engines and underlines Canal+’s confidence in Viu and its team,” the French company said in a statement. A further investment, at Canal+’s discretion, could lift its ownership stake in Viu to 51%.

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Days after the completion of the festival, “The Moogai” was revealed as the winner of the audience award for...

As per peepingmoon.com , In a exciting development, Akshay Kumar’s niece, Simar Bhatia, is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda, in Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming film, Ikkis. Simar, daughter of Akshay’s sister Alka Bhatia, will play the romantic lead in this heartwarming story based on the life of Arun Khetrapal, the youngest Param Vir Chakra recipient.

Simar’s entry into the film industry is a testament to her hard work and dedication. Despite having a famous uncle like Akshay Kumar, she has secured her debut project on merit, setting an example for other Bollywood star kids. Her mother, Alka Bhatia, has always stayed away from the limelight, despite producing several movies with Akshay, but Simar has always been interested in acting and is excited to live her dream.

Ikkis, a coming-of-age human drama, highlights father-son emotions alongside the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

Fans are abuzz with excitement as speculation runs rampant following a recent Instagram post by music composer duo Sachin-Jigar. The post features a picture of Jigar Saraiya alongside the iconic Atif Aslam, accompanied by the intriguing caption, “What did we meet for @atifaslam?”

This tantalizing glimpse has ignited fervent anticipation among music aficionados, sparking rumours of a potential mega-collaboration between the two musical powerhouses. Known for their ability to craft timeless compositions that resonate deeply with audiences, Sachin-Jigar’s synergy with Atif Aslam has previously yielded unforgettable hits, including ‘Piya O Re Piya’ (Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya), ‘Rang Jo Lagyo’ (Ramaiya Vastavaiya), and the soul-stirring ‘Jeena Jeena’ (Badlapur), among others.

The mere prospect of a reunion between these gifted artists has fans eagerly awaiting what promises to be another chart-topping sensation. Social media platforms are buzzing with excitement as enthusiasts eagerly speculate on the nature of this potential collaboration,...

Yami Gautam’s Filmography: Article 370 Is The Actress’s 19th Film ( Photo Credit – Instagram/IMDb )

Yami Gautam is currently winning the audience with her bold and courageous performance in Article 370. The political drama has been winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, and the box office numbers are a testimony that the film is on the path to success.

Yami, in the last few years, has cemented her position as a solid performer. However, for those who don’t remember, she was once the face of the brand Fair & Lovely. She later made her debut on Television.

Yami Gautam was first seen in a show titled Chand Ke Paar Chalo but shot to fame with Colors TV’s serial Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, where she played the lead role opposite Gaurav Khanna, now popularly known as Anuj Kapadia of Anupamaa. Yami made her debut in regional films,...

Actress Radhika Apte, who is known for ‘Andhadhun’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘Parched’ and others, had a rather turbulent morning on Saturday even before she boarded her flight to an undisclosed location. The actress along with other passengers was stuck in the aerobridge waiting for their flight.

On Saturday, the actress took to her Instagram and shared pictures showing her ordeal at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

She penned a long note in the caption as she shared what all went behind the incident.

She wrote: “I had to post this! Today morning I had a flight at 8:30. It’s 10:50 now and the flight has still not boarded. But the flight said we were boarding and put all the passengers in the aerobridge and Locked It! The passengers with small babies, elderly people have been locked in for over an hour. The security won’t open the doors.”

She further...

Varun Dhawan began his New Year on a motivated note, by sharing a glimpse of himself working out in the gym. Varun, is often seen sharing his workout videos, giving major fitness goals for his fans.

As the New Year begins, Varun shared a photo wherein he can be seen smiling for the camera, wearing an orange coloured tee shirt.

Wearing earphones, the ‘Badlapur’ actor wrote: “Day 1.”

He also shared a video of himself and wife Natasha Dalal, wherein Varun is seen grooving to the music, with beautiful fireworks in the backdrop. He is wearing a white shirt.

The video was captioned: “Don’t say bye say hi #2024.”

On December 27, Varun announced the wrap up of Kerala schedule of his upcoming movie ‘Vd 18’.

According to reports, Wamiqa Gabbi will be seen sharing screen space with Varun in ‘VD18’, which is reportedly directed by Atlee. Other details of the film are still under wraps.

Sriram Raghavan, previously known for films such as ‘Badlapur’ and ‘Andhadhun’, is all set for the January 2024 release of his next film ‘Merry Christmas’ starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi.

He revealed how initially he had Saif Ali Khan in his mind for the role which is now being played by Vijay Sethupathi, most recently seen in action in the blockbusters ‘Jawan’ and ‘Vikram’.

The ‘Merry Christmas’ trailer has been released and is getting a lot of attention, especially for its unique casting. In a candid conversation, the director opened up on the casting of the film.

“I had met Katrina casually after ‘Andhadhun’ and we were discussing doing something together,” Raghavan said. “I had a story and when she listened to it, she really liked it and asked me who the guy was.

“At that time I had some other actor in my mind. I had spoken to Saif...

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan on Wednesday announced the wrap up of the Kerala schedule of his upcoming movie ‘Vd 18’, dropping beautiful glimpses from the ‘God’s Own Country’.

Taking to Instagram, Varun, who enjoys 46.8 million followers on the photo sharing application, gave a sneak peek into beautiful Kerala.

In the picture, the ‘Badlapur’ actor could be seen wearing a black T-shirt and matching shorts, posing against a picturesque backdrop with his arms spread wide open.

He captioned the post: “Thank u Kerala Sched wrap #vd18.”

Varun, who has been featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list since 2014, was last seen on screen in ‘Bawaal’ alongside Janhvi Kapoor.

According to reports, Wamiqa Gabbi will be sharing the screen space with Varun in ‘VD18’, which is reportedly directed by Atlee.

Other details of the film are still under wraps.

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is known for ‘Student of the Year’, ‘October’, ‘Badlapur’ and others, has called Karan Johar, “ghar tode” in the new promo of the popular chat show ‘Koffee with Karan’ which KJo hosts.

The new promo gives a further glimpse of the guests that will grace the controversial couch on the show.

The new promos show Kajol and Kareena Kapoor Khan trolling KJo followed by a clip of Varun which shows the actor saying: “Karan Johar, ghar tode”. This is followed by a clip of KJo as he screams in jest: “Just keep quiet, I can’t bear this” as the director-producer gets up from his chair having enough of the trolling.

The upcoming episodes of the show will see unusual yet exciting pairings, candid conversations and revelations with Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty, Rani Mukerji, Kajol, Kiara Advani, Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Jahnvi Kapoor and many more.

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan, who is known for ‘Student of the Year’, ‘October’, ‘Badlapur’ and others, has called Karan Johar, “ghar tode” in the new promo of the popular chat show ‘Koffee with Karan’ which KJo hosts.

The new promo gives a further glimpse of the guests that will grace the controversial couch on the show.

The new promos show Kajol and Kareena Kapoor Khan trolling KJo followed by a clip of Varun which shows the actor saying: “Karan Johar, ghar tode”. This is followed by a clip of KJo as he screams in jest: “Just keep quiet, I can’t bear this” as the director-producer gets up from his chair having enough of the trolling.

The upcoming episodes of the show will see unusual yet exciting pairings, candid conversations and revelations with Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty, Rani Mukerji, Kajol, Kiara Advani, Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Jahnvi Kapoor and many more.

Actress Divya Dutta, who is known for films like ‘Badlapur’, ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, ‘Veer-Zaara’ and others, recollected her experience of meeting the legendary filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee during the early phase of her career.

Hrishikesh Mukherjee is known for films like ‘Gol Maal’, ‘Chupke Chupke’ and ‘Anand’, and is considered one of the masters in Indian cinema.

Walking down the memory lane, the actress recalled interacting with the legend as she said: “I had just come to the industry and Hrishikesh Mukherjee is my favourite, most favourite filmmaker. Although I didn’t have a mobile phone at the time, he called me and said, ‘Mai Hrishikesh Mukherjee bol raha hoon Divya Dutta se baat ho sakti hai’. I thought it was a crank call because none of these legends had ever called me before. He called and I wasn’t sure how to respond. I said, ‘Aap Hrishikesh Mukherjee bol rahe hain?...

Actress Divya Dutta, who is known for films like ‘Badlapur’, ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, ‘Veer-Zaara’ and others, recollected her experience of meeting the legendary filmmaker Hrishikesh Mukherjee during the early phase of her career.

Hrishikesh Mukherjee is known for films like ‘Gol Maal’, ‘Chupke Chupke’ and ‘Anand’, and is considered one of the masters in Indian cinema.

Walking down the memory lane, the actress recalled interacting with the legend as she said: “I had just come to the industry and Hrishikesh Mukherjee is my favourite, most favourite filmmaker. Although I didn’t have a mobile phone at the time, he called me and said, ‘Mai Hrishikesh Mukherjee bol raha hoon Divya Dutta se baat ho sakti hai’. I thought it was a crank call because none of these legends had ever called me before. He called and I wasn’t sure how to respond. I said, ‘Aap Hrishikesh Mukherjee bol rahe hain?...

The much-awaited film Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, has a new release date. The film, which was earlier scheduled to release on December 15, will now hit the screens on December 8, a week earlier than planned. The makers of the film announced the new release date on social media with a poster featuring the lead pair.

Merry Christmas is a thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan, who is known for his acclaimed films like Andhadhun, Badlapur and Johnny Gaddaar. The film is shot in two languages, Hindi and Tamil, with different supporting actors for each version. The film marks the first collaboration between Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, who are two of the most popular stars in their respective industries.

Salaar Teaser

The film is produced by Ramesh Taurani, Jaya Taurani, Sanjay Routray and Kewal Garg under the banners of Tips Films and Matchbox Pictures. The film’s music is composed by Amit Trivedi,...

The music composer duo Sachin-Jigar, known for work in films such as ‘Badlapur’, ‘Abcd’, ‘Bhediya’, ‘A Gentleman’, ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’ and others, is geared up to release a new single titled ‘Dheeme Dheeme’ for Navratri.

The composers promise a pulsating and energetic composition with the track touted to be the anthem of Navratri celebrations. It is expected to be a perfect fusion of modern beats, traditional melodies and Gujarati folk music that will get people grooving to its rhythm throughout Navratri.

The song has been sung by Sachin himself.

Talking about the single in a joint statement, Sachin-Jigar said: “We are thrilled to unveil the motion poster of our new Navratri song, ‘Dheeme Dheeme.’ It’s a promising revival of Gujarati folk music, and we couldn’t be happier to share it with everyone. The festival of Navratri is special for everyone, and people eagerly wait for its arrival, especially for Garba celebrations.

The music composer duo Sachin-Jigar, known for work in films such as ‘Badlapur’, ‘Abcd’, ‘Bhediya’, ‘A Gentleman’, ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’ and others, is geared up to release a new single titled ‘Dheeme Dheeme’ for Navratri.

The composers promise a pulsating and energetic composition with the track touted to be the anthem of Navratri celebrations. It is expected to be a perfect fusion of modern beats, traditional melodies and Gujarati folk music that will get people grooving to its rhythm throughout Navratri.

The song has been sung by Sachin himself.

Talking about the single in a joint statement, Sachin-Jigar said: “We are thrilled to unveil the motion poster of our new Navratri song, ‘Dheeme Dheeme.’ It’s a promising revival of Gujarati folk music, and we couldn’t be happier to share it with everyone. The festival of Navratri is special for everyone, and people eagerly wait for its arrival, especially for Garba celebrations.

Actress Huma Qureshi, who is known for films such as ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’ and her streaming series ‘Maharani’, has turned author with her debut fantasy novel, ‘Zeba: An Accidental Superhero’.

The actress weaves a tale that combines magic, wonder, and intense passion in the book. It is a story of heroism, transformation, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.

Talking about her novel, Huma said: “I’ve learned that accepting who you are, with all your quirks and uniqueness, is the most empowering journey one can embark on. We live in a world that needs diversity, and every individual’s story is a piece of that beautiful mosaic.”

The actress further mentioned: “Stories of fierce women are not just the need of the hour, they are the timeless tales that inspire generations, reminding us that strength and resilience know no boundaries. We...

Actress Huma Qureshi, who is known for films such as ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’ and her streaming series ‘Maharani’, has turned author with her debut fantasy novel, ‘Zeba: An Accidental Superhero’.

The actress weaves a tale that combines magic, wonder, and intense passion in the book. It is a story of heroism, transformation, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity.

Talking about her novel, Huma said: “I’ve learned that accepting who you are, with all your quirks and uniqueness, is the most empowering journey one can embark on. We live in a world that needs diversity, and every individual’s story is a piece of that beautiful mosaic.”

The actress further mentioned: “Stories of fierce women are not just the need of the hour, they are the timeless tales that inspire generations, reminding us that strength and resilience know no boundaries. We...

New Delhi, Sep 11 (Ians) Actor Varun Dhawan on Monday gave his fans major vacation goals as he soaked up the sun on the beach.

Known for his movies like ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘October’, ‘Kalank’, amongst many others, Varun is currently shooting for his next project ‘Vd 18’.

The avid social media user took to Instagram and shared striking photos of himself.

In the pictures, Varun is wearing a pair of blue shorts, and is sitting on the beach soaking up the sun. Flaunting his toned physique and abs, there is the picturesque sea in the backdrop.

He gave the music of ‘In the summertime’ by Shaggy and Rayvon, to his post. Varun captioned the post as: “Caption de do. Best one makes it?” It is liked by Jacqueline Fernandez.

The fans took to the comment section and wrote: “What a hottttt monday it is.”

“Sandman,” wrote another.

“Caption...

Mumbai, Aug 10 (Ians) Actress Yami Gautam is all set to make a comeback on the big screen with Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Omg 2’ and she couldn’t be happier as it is her first film in theatres after the pandemic struck.

Yami was seen in ‘Lost’, ‘A Thursday’, ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ to now her upcoming movie ‘Omg 2’ is all set to release on the big screen. Before the pandemic hit, the actress worked in big hits such as ‘Bala’, ‘Kaabil’, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’.

The actress said: “It feels really ecstatic to have a theatrical release after a brief period of what, 3 years? It’s my first film on the big screen after the pandemic hit, and I couldn’t be more excited for it.”

She added: “The surreal feeling of seeing yourself on the big screen, is really unmatched and unparalleled. It was a wonderful experience shooting...

The much-awaited film Merry Christmas, starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi, has got a new release date. The film, which is directed by Sriram Raghavan, will hit the theatres on December 15, 2023.

The makers of the film announced the new release date with two posters – one in Hindi and the other in Tamil. The posters show Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in different avatars, with a festive background. The poster also has a red heart in the center with the title of the movie written in yellow font. The film is a thriller with a love story at its core.

Merry Christmas is a bi-lingual film, which is shot in both Hindi and Tamil languages. The film has different supporting actors in the two versions. The Hindi version co-stars Sanjay Kapoor, Vinay Pathak, Pratima Kannan and Tinnu Anand. The Tamil version, meanwhile, has Radhika Sarathkumar, Shanmugaraja, Kevin Jay Babu and Rajesh Williams in the same roles.

Prolific Indian studio Maddock Films has three successful projects currently on, 15 more in the pipeline and is developing an ambitious film series based on the “Arabian Nights.”

Laxman Utekar’s comedy-drama film “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” a co-production with Jio Studios starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, has emerged as the sleeper hit of the year grossing $11.1 million theatrically so far. Homi Adajania’s action drama series “Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo,” starring Dimple Kapadia, is a hit for streamer Disney+ Hotstar, while Arunima Sharma, Hussain Dalal and Abbas Dalal’s coming-of-age Prime Video drama series “Jee Karda,” starring Tamannaah Bhatia, is garnering positive reviews.

Maddock also had a major success earlier this year with Ajay Singh’s Netflix original thriller film “Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga” proving a worldwide hit for the streamer.

The upcoming film slate includes:

An untitled film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, written and directed...

Mumbai, May 15 (Ians) ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ producer Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films, who’s best known for films such as ‘Being Cyrus’, ‘Love Aaj Kal’ and ‘Angrezi Medium’, had a befitting reply when a media person claimed that the film makes fun of the middle class.

Addressing the media after the trailer release, Dinesh Vijan said: “I am from a joint family, 25 people used to live together in one house. When I needed to move out of it, I had to wait for five years before I could venture out.

“I am a middle-class man myself, I came here from outside, I didn’t know anyone in this business, whether it was ‘Badlapur’ or ‘Hindi Medium’, ‘Luka Chuppi’ or ‘Mimi’, each one of my films chronicles middle-class tales. Maddock Films makes these films because we are middle class.”

Helmed by Laxman Utekar, who missed the trailer launch, the film...

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam, who was last seen in the movie ‘Lost’, shared that she believes in giving her best and also asserted that popularity depends on good work and said that “work is your best PR”. She responded so to a social media user who advised her to hire a good PR agency for promoting her work.

Yami worked in TV shows such as ‘Chaand Ke Paar Chalo’, ‘Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam’, and later was seen in movies such as ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, and so on. She received a positive response for her performance in ‘A Thursday’ and ‘Lost’. Her film ‘Dasvi’ also got mixed reviews. She is all set for the next, ‘OMG2’ opposite Akshay Kumar.

Recently a Twitter user targeted the actress and said that for her better growth in career, she needs a better PR agency.

“All Yami Gautam needs to...

Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, one of the leading independent film production houses in India, is proud to announce its partnership with celebrated author Harinder Sikka. The company has acquired the rights to adapt Sikka’s bestselling novel ‘Vichhoda: In the Shadow of Longing’. This bestseller novel, which was first published in 2019, tells an untold story of strength, resilience, and sacrifice.

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Harinder’s first novel, ‘Calling Sehmat’ was also adapted into a feature film ‘Raazi’, which was a blockbuster.

“We are thrilled to be working with Harinder Sikka, one of the most talented and respected authors in the industry. His novel ‘Vichhoda’ is a powerful and moving true story of deep love spanning a lifetime, we can’t wait to bring it to life,” says Dinesh Vijan.

Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films, the production house behind such critically...

Music composer duo Sachin Sanghvi, and Jigar Saraiya, popularly known as Sachin-Jigar have collaborated with Tanishk Bagchi for the music of the upcoming eight-episode crime thriller ‘Farzi’.

The makers have released three tracks from the series and the ace composers spoke about working on the compositions and how they tried to make it perfect to go with the story of the web show.

Tanishk, who is remembered for his tracks such as ‘Bolna’, ‘Ve Maahi’, spoke about the three tracks, titled ‘Aasman’, ‘Sab Farzi’, and ‘Paisa Hai Toh’ and elaborated more about working on ‘Aasman’.

He said: “‘Farzi’ is a crime thriller, so I wanted to make a track that represents the theme of the show. ‘Aasmaan’ is a calming and mellow song that will captivate the listeners and make you want to listen to it on repeat.”

“It’s a very sweet space I wanted to work in, hence...

Huma Qureshi candidly talked about Bollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit and recalled her working experience with the ‘Ek Do Teen’ fame in the 2014 black comedy, ‘Dedh Ishqiya’.

In a conversation with Kapil Sharma, she told him how she was starstruck when she saw Madhuri on the sets of the film. “I used to watch her perform and could not take my eyes off of her. I think every girl looks up to her and when I got the chance to work with her, I was nervous and excited at the same time.”

The 36-year-old actress, who is known for her works in ‘Badlapur’, ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana’ is appearing on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ with ‘Maharani 2’ co-actors Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, Pramod Pathak, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Anuja Sathe.

While talking about Madhuri as a person, she praised her for being humble and down to earth. She said how on the sets,...

Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films has proved that it possesses an eye for great stories by consistently delivering the most original, concept-driven, arresting films like Badlapur, Hindi Medium and Stree, and the recent successful social-comedy-dramas like Mimi and Dasvi.

Continuing the tradition of bringing authentic stories that not only entertain but also shift perspective and make a difference, Maddock Films is now all set to bring another riveting tale to the screen – Happy Teacher’s Day.

And what better day to announce a film dedicated to ‘teachers’ than a day that celebrates them and their profession! On the occasion of Teacher’s Day, Maddock Films has dropped a video announcing their next project, a social-thriller – Happy Teacher’s Day.

Although a vast majority of the film’s details are currently kept under wraps, the video clearly hints that the film is about the most important pillars and sculptures of society – the teachers.

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has promised to help a fan after she tweeted that her father abuses her and her mother. Varun replied to a fan who asked for help alleging she and her mother are facing domestic abuse from her father. The ‘Badlapur’ star assured the fan that he will speak to authorities about […]...

Tollywood‘Maestro’ is the Telugu remake of popular Bollywood movie ‘Andhadhun’. Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe much-awaited trailer of upcoming Tollywood movie Maestro, which stars actors Nithiin, Nabha Natesh and Tamannaah in the lead roles, was released on August 24. The makers also had another surprise in store for fans. Putting an end to speculations about the theatrical release of the movie, the makers announced that Maestro will be releasing on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Disney Plus Hotstar. Maestro is the Tollywood remake of hit Bollywood black comedy thriller Andhadhun. The trailer introduces us to Nithiin, a pianist, who appears to be visually impaired. “Everyone knows the difficulties one experiences when they lose their sight. But there are some advantages as well,” we hear this dialogue by Nithiin’s character in the movie playing in the background, coinciding with visuals of Nithiin meeting his romantic interest played by Nabha Natesh. Meanwhile, we are also...

Tollywood‘Maestro’ is the Tollywood remake of the popular Bollywood film ‘Andhadhun’, which starred Ayushmann Khurrana, Radhika Apte and Tabu.Tnm StaffActor Nithiin’s upcoming movie Maestro, which is the Tollywood remake of Ayushmann Khurrana’s Bollywood movie Andhadhun, has commenced shooting the final schedule of the film in Hyderabad. Maestro is probably the first Telugu film that has resumed shooting after the second wave of Covid-19. “Youth@actor_nithiin‘s next crazy project #Maestro commenced its final shoot schedule Today in Hyderabad! (sic),” Sreshth Movies, the production house that is bankrolling the movie, tweeted on Monday. Actor Nithiin will be reprising Ayushmann’s role, while Nabha Natesh will be stepping into the shoes of Radhika Apte’s character from the original. Actor Tamannaah Bhatia, who was recently seen in thriller web series November Story, will be reprising Tabu’s role from Andhadhun. The first-look poster of Maestro was released...

CinemaThough this may be a gloomy period owing to the pandemic, people can find some cheer with entertainment options online.Tnm StaffEven as Covid-19 cases are going up across the country and many states have once again reduced the occupancy in theatres, quite a few new films have come out on Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms this festive season. April marks the New Year in many states, including south India. Though this may be a gloomy period owing to the pandemic, people can find some cheer with entertainment options online. Here is a list of new south Indian releases on Ott platforms: Jathi Ratnalu Starring Naveen Polishetty, Rahul Ramakrishna and Priyadarshi, this Telugu comedy was a blockbuster theatrical release. Directed by Anudeep, the film follows the story of three young men who go from a small town to Hyderabad. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Joji A crime drama directed by Dileesh Pothan,...

TollywoodThe title and first-look poster of ‘Maestro’, the Telugu remake of Bollywood movie ‘Andhadhun’ was unveiled on March 30, marking actor Nithiin’s birthday. Tnm StaffTwitterAfter having a great run at the box office and receiving rave reviews from critics as well as fans, Bollywood film Andhadhun is now being remade in south Indian languages such as Tamil and Telugu. Starring popular Tollywood actors Tamanaah Bhatia and Nithiin in the lead, the Telugu remake is gearing up for release. The title and first-look poster from the movie were revealed by the makers, marking lead actor Nithiin’s 38th birthday on Tuesday. The Telugu remake has been titled Maestro and marks the actor’s 30th film. Production house Sreshth Movies tweeted the announcement with fans along with the first-look poster. Here's the title of 'Youth Star' @actor_nithiin’s #Nithiin30 #Maestro #Nithiin30FirstLook #HappyBirthdayNithiin@tamannaahspeaks @NabhaNatesh @MerlapakaG #SudhakarReddy #NikithaReddy #RajKumarAkella @mahathi_sagar @Jisshusengupta @SreshthMovies pic.

By Yashika Mathur

Mumbai, March 29 (Ians) Yami Gautam, who plays an Ips officer in the upcoming "Dasvi", says she will always respect all her films because these projects gave her work and sustained her through the years.

"One thing I learnt in my journey so far is when I had come to the city for the first time, I came with a sense of fearlessness. I was a shy girl and have always been a reserved person but I was fearless. I didn't have the fear of saying no to something I didn't believe in it," Yami tells Ians.

The actress has made a mark over the years with her roles in films such as "Vicky Donor", "Kaabil", "Uri: The Surgical Strike", "Badlapur" and "Bala".

"I will always have respect for all the films I have done because at that point of time that was what gave me work. I...

Mumbai, March 12: Bollywood filmmaker Dinesh Vijan has bank-rolled films such as Badlapur, Bala and Stree among many others. The filmmaker agrees with the advent of digital and satellite rights, the risk factor for a producer incurring losses has reduced.

"Digital is a significant contributor but the difference for me is that the audience chooses to go to a theatre and watch a film, so it is a more challenging or daunting task to do -- because you need to engage your viewer to come and watch and like film," Vijan said.

He firmly believes that a "true perception" of a film comes with its theatrical release.

"It's a very reactive medium but, yes, with the advent of new avenues, digital and satellite takeaway comprise a considerable amount of your risk even if you go theatrical. But if it runs in theatres there are so many years of legacy that stays,...

After a year long wait, a Bhediyastic surprise took over theatres as B-town’s coolest on screen couple was spotted watching Rajukmmar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Sharma starrer Roohi on the big screen.

Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, along with the cast and crew of Bhediya, were in high spirits about returning to the cinemas to enjoy a full blown entertainer. The two stars were at a movie hall after almost 12 months, and their joy of coming back to the theatre was quite palpable.

While the Badlapur star was at his candid best, excited that the magic of movies arrives in our lives again, Ms. Sanon couldn’t keep calm either, overwhelmed of catching a film on the big screen “after ages”.

The pair even took to Instagram to share their happiness. Kriti tweeted about the film too, showering praises on the cast and giving a big thumbs up to the laugh riot,...

Mumbai, Feb 28 (Ians) Music duo Sachin Sanghvi-Jigar Saraiya, who has composed the music for Roohi, are happy to be back to making music for films. They experienced a gap of a few months due to the lockdown.

Sachin said that they are working with a renewed energy now. "Working on films again is fun, it feels like we are back home. There is more energy, more power and we are all in!" he said.

Sachin-Jigar had earlier worked with the makers of Stree in 2018 and have now reunited with them for Roohi. "It is reassuring to work with a team that knows our working style. The music album of Roohi has something for everyone. It is a wholesome album with an upbeat party number, dance track and romantic songs. We have been fortunate to have listeners who have showered love on our music and we can't wait to present them the entire album of Roohi,...

Mumbai, Feb 20: Actors Varun Dhawan and Yami Gautam took to social media on Saturday to celebrate six years of release of their film Badlapur.

The film directed by Sriram Raghavan was appreciated and Varun's character, which had a dark undertone, won him accolades.

Varun, took to his Instagram and reposted a fan page video of the film. The actor didn't put any caption to the video but added a "heartbreaking" Emoji.

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Yami also posted on Instagram story remembering the film. The actress posted the film's popular track "Judaai" and wrote "6 years!" below a screen shot of the film's title in Hindi.

TollywoodThe Telugu remake of 'Andhadun' will star Nithiin and Tamannaah. Tnm StaffBollywood blockbuster Andhadun is now being remade in Tollywood. The Telugu movie will star Nithiin in the lead along with Tamannaah Bhatia who will be playing the role of Tabu. Andhadun was directed by Sriram Raghavan, who is well-known for his work in movies such as Agent Vinod and Badlapur. Andhadun starred actor Ayushmann Khurrana along with actor Radhika Apte. Tabu played the antagonist in the film. The plot of the critically acclaimed movie revolves around a blind musician who gets caught in the midst of a murder. The Telugu remake of the movie will be directed by Merlapaka Gandhi who had helmed Krishnarjuna Yudham. Actor Nabha Natesh will be reprising the role of Radhika Apte from the Hindi version. Sudhakar Reddy and Nikitha Reddy are producing the film under the banner of Sreshth movies and the film is...

Nawazuddin Siddiqui feels OTTs are getting cramped in India and herd mentality is seeping in. The actor says everyone wants to do something on the digital platform, not for the art but just for the sake of business.

"Frankly speaking, Ott used to be a platform for content that was different from the typical Bollywood form, and had a distinctive character. I am not talking about social content, but content for audience who want something apart from the regular Bollywood," Nawazuddin told Ians while looking back at the start of Ott story in India.

"At the moment, bharmar ho raha hai (there is an overload). We have a tendency of herd mentality. With that, there will be a decline and there is no doubt about it. There is a possibility of going below the set level," he added.

The actor, whose "Serious Men", "Raat Akeli Hai" and "Ghoomketu" released on streaming platforms this year,...

Mumbai, Oct 19 (Ians) Actor Varun Dhawan has written a note to thank fans for their support after completing eight years in Bollywood.

"It's been eight years since this journey began between me and you. Thank you for believing in me when no one did. I remember every city I toured. The signs, letters, gifts, tattoos and most Importantly the love," Varun tweeted along with several moments with fans, press tours and promotions.

"When I cried, you cried when I laughed, you laughed but most importantly I know you cared for everything I did and that's the most important thing. Be safe," he added.

Varun, son of director David Dhawan, entered Bollywood as an actor with "Student Of The Year" in 2012. He worked as an assistant director to Karan Johar on the 2010 drama "My Name Is Khan".

From playing a smalltown boy in "Badrinath Ki Dulhania", to being a dancing star...

Actress Divya Dutta, who has completed 26 years in the entertainment industry, celebrated her birthday quietly with loved ones at home on September 25.

Divya started out as a mainstream Bollywood actress in the mid-nineties but made heads turn for the first time with a small but impactful role in Pamela Rooks' 1998 screen adaptation of Khushwant Singh's novel, "Train To Pakistan". Over the years, she has carved a niche as a versatile performer who can impress in commercial as well as art house cinema.

In conversation with Ians, the 2018 National Award (Best Supporting Actress) winner for her role in "Irada" looks back at the films that changed her career completely.

Veer Zaara (2004)

Recalling the Yash Chopra film, Divya said, "By that time I had worked in a few films but the amount of recognition that I got because of 'Veer Zaara', never happened before. Like many others, I have...

Just a few weeks, ago that filmmaker Shekhar Kapur shared that he was impressed with the amazing new acting talents that the Ott space has been introducing to the world. The audience is with him on this.

Ians takes a look at actors who have grabbed maximum eyeballs in the digital space, emerging as the new Ott stars:

Amit Sadh

The former "Bigg Boss" contestant began as a television actor in 2002 and later entered Bollywood with "Phoonk 2" in 2010. "Kai Po Che" brought him fame and he went on to feature in films like "Sultan" and "Gold". Now, he is one of the favourites in the digital space as he got a thumbs up for his role as Inspector Kabir Sawant over two seasons of the web series "Breathe". He was then seen as an army officer in the web series "Avrodh: The Siege Within". For him, it seems like the...

Actress Radhika Apte feels the nepotism conversation is complicated, and not just related to the film industry.

"I don't want to be a part of this discussion, really," Radhika told Ians when asked about the ongoing nepotism discussion, adding: "It is not just about the insider and the outsider. It is a larger discussion. There is not one answer to it. As a society, we have supported nepotism a lot and it's not just the film industry. In order to change everything, we all need to change how we look at it," she added.

Talking about how difficult it is to make a name in Bollywood, the actress said: "I think it's difficult for both the insider and the outsider to be successful. Success is not just about being born into a family. It is a complicated answer. I don't think it's easy to answer that."

Earlier in an interview to Ians,...

Critically-acclaimed actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui will be honoured at the upcoming Cardiff International Film Festival 2019 for his contribution to the world of cinema.

Nawazuddin will be feted with the Golden Dragon Award at the fest, which will be held from October 24 to 27 at Cardiff Bay, Wales. He will get the award on the final day of the fest.

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"I am very excited to be part of Cardiff International Film Festival and look forward to attending the festival," Nawazuddin said.

Starting off with bit roles in films such as "Sarfarosh" and "Shool", Nawazuddin made his mark in Anurag Kashyap's "Gangs Of Wasseypur" films in 2012. Over the years, he has carved his space with his performances in "The Lunchbox", "Liar's Dice", "Badlapur", "Manjhi: The Mountain Man", "Kick", "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", "Mom" and the web series "Sacred Games".

"Nawaz is our special guest,...

Actor Varun Dhawan has funnily accused his "Coolie No. 1" co-actor Sara Ali Khan of copying the colour of his clothes.

On Monday morning, Varun Dhawan shared a photograph on Instagram where he can be seen striking a pose along with choreographer Ganesh Acharya, who he has tagged as "Masterji" and his "Coolie No. 1" co-star Sara Ali Khan.

The trio seems to be rehearsing for a dance number from the movie. While both Varun and Sara are seen wearing yellow t-shirts, the "Badlapur" actor has accused Sara of copying him and wearing the same hues.

He wrote in Hindi: "Saraji ne mere vastra ke rang ko copy kiya," which translates to "Sara has copied the colour of my clothes."

The two stars will be seen together in director David Dhawan's directorial "Coolie No.1," which is a remake of the popular 1995 movie of the same name starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor.