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12 days ago

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Ranbir Kapoor Resumes Shooting For Ramayana 2 After Love and War Shoot Postponed

Mumbai, March 5 - Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor has reportedly resumed shooting for Ramayana: Part 2 after the filming schedule of Love & War was postponed. The schedule reshuffle has allowed Kapoor to return to the sets of the ambitious epic directed by Nitesh Tiwari. According to the latest reports, the actor recently began shooting for Ramayana 2 in Mumbai, continuing work on the second instalment of the two-part epic. The film series features Kapoor as Lord Rama alongside Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The development comes after the schedule of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, which stars Kapoor with Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, was pushed back due to the director's health concerns. Ranbir had earlier confirmed that the film's release had been postponed and will now arrive after Ramayana. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The upcoming schedule of Ramayana 2 is expected to include key dramatic and action sequences, with actor Sunny Deol, who plays the role of Hanuman, also reportedly set to join the shoot later in March. The two-part film is being mounted on a massive scale with extensive VFX and international technicians involved in the production. Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 theatrical release, while the second part will release on Diwali 2027. Stay tuned...

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19 days ago

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Love and War Budget Explodes To 400+ Crore As Shoot Days Extended For Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal Starrer

Mumbai, February 25 - Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming period romantic action drama Love and War has been making waves for its sheer scale and ambitious vision. Featuring a powerhouse trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, the film is being positioned as one of the most anticipated Bollywood projects, with expectations riding high among trade and audiences alike. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to Variety India, Bhansali's ambition for the film is costing many extra crores in the production as the budget of Love and War has now reportedly shot up to a staggering 425 crore, significantly higher than its originally planned 350 crore. The spike in cost is said to be a direct result of the director's uncompromising quest for perfection, which is pushing the cost much higher than anticipated. Report further reveals that the 425 crore figure does not include the remuneration of the leading cast. Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal have all reportedly opted for backend profit-sharing deals, a strategy that reduces immediate production pressure while aligning the actors' earnings with the film's eventual box office performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Love and War has also seen a major extension in production timeline. The film was initially expected to be wrapped within 120 shooting days, but the schedule has now been stretched by nearly 50 more days. As things stand, the shoot is expected to conclude in approximately 175 days, reflecting the film's massive scale and Bhansali's meticulous filmmaking process. With soaring costs, an extended shoot, and one of the strongest star line-ups in recent years, Love and War is shaping up to be a true high-risk, high-reward cinematic spectacle. The makers have already recovered 200 crores from the non-theatrical revenues and are confident of making big at the box office when the film hits the big screens. It will be released in 2027. Stay tuned...

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30 days ago

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Ranbir Kapoor Confirms Postponement of Love and War; Provides A Big Update On Brahmastra 2

Mumbai, February 14 - Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor has officially confirmed that his much-anticipated collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Love and War, has been postponed. Speaking in a live stream on Instagram, Ranbir clarified that the film will now release after his epic Ramayana, putting to rest speculation around delays and scheduling conflicts. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film, which also stars Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, was initially expected to arrive in March this year before it was pushed to August. But it will now take more time due to its scale and demanding production requirements, pushing it to the next year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Ranbir further revealed that Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, will be his next release. Also starring Yash and Sai Pallavi, the epic will be hitting the big screens on Diwali this year. Alongside this clarification, Ranbir delivered a major update on Brahmastra: Part Two, a project fans have been eagerly waiting for since the first film's release. The actor confirmed that Brahmastra 2 is very much happening and hinted that work on the sequel will begin sooner than expected. The pre-production work on this Ayan Mukerji directorial, which also features Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan, is happening, and it will start soon. Stay tuned...

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32 days ago

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Aditya Dhar To Reunite With Jio Studios For His Next Directorial: Will It Be The Immortal Ashwatthama?

Mumbai, February 11 - Director and producer Aditya Dhar is once again set to team with Jio Studio after scripting history with Dhurandhar. The filmmaker has reportedly entered into a major first-look deal with Jio Studios, marking a renewed collaboration between the filmmaker and the studio after their successful association in the past. According to a report by Variety India, Dhar's production house, B62 Studios, has signed a two-year first-look agreement with Jio Studios, under which the banner will develop multiple feature films. The deal also includes Aditya Dhar's next directorial venture, which will be produced in association with Jio Studios. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) In the last two years, Jio Studios and B62 Studios have collaborated on five projects, which include Article 370, Dhoom Dhaam, Baramulla and the two parts of Dhurandhar, and all the films went on to become successful wherever they got released. The first-look deal ensures that Jio Studios will have priority access to all scripts developed by B62 Studios during the next two years. There have been rumours that Aditya Dhar might revive his dream project, The Immortal Ashwatthama, which was announced with Vicky Kaushal but got shelved due to budget issues. With Jio Studios coming on board for his next directorial as well, speculation arose that the long-awaited project could be his next. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Despite fans wanting it, the report suggests that Aditya Dhar has moved on from The Immortal Ashwatthama, with no plans to revive it in the near future. Instead, the filmmaker is keen on developing fresh material under the newly signed deal. At present, Dhar is focused on completing Dhurandhar 2, which is currently in the editing stage and is being prepared for a March 19 release. There is also industry buzz about Aditya Dhar possibly collaborating once again with Ranveer Singh, potentially on a mythological film. However, no clarity or confirmation has emerged, and the director is yet to lock down his next project. The director will start working on his next directorial after the release of Dhurandhar 2. Stay tuned...

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42 days ago

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Director Aditya Dhar To Revive His Dream Project With Allu Arjun?

Mumbai, February 2 - Back in 2023, it was reported that director Aditya Dhar and superstar Allu Arjun were in talks to collaborate for The Immortal Ashwatthama, the film which Dhar first announced with Vicky Kaushal. But despite the eagerness, the project couldn't materialise back then due to some reasons. After dropping Ashwatthama, Aditya Dhar teamed up with Ranveer Singh for Dhurandhar, and the rest is history. The historic success of the spy action thriller has brought the Mahabharatha epic back in the news again, as the latest rumours suggest that the project might be revived. According to the latest industry buzz, the URI director has once again approached Allu Arjun for The Immortal Ashwatthama. While there is no concrete update, it is said that talks are happening between the two powerhouse talents, and we may get some clarity once Dhar is done with Dhurandhar 2, which is scheduled to release on March 19. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Immortal Ashwatthama is the film which not only keeping the involved talent interested, but also keeping the audience on the edge of their seat, purely because such an ambitious film with a sci-fi hasn't been attempted before. If the film materialises, it will be one of the most ambitious films that Indian cinema has ever seen. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun is currently shooting for director Atlee's sci-fi actioner thriller, and he will next be teaming up with director Lokesh Kanagaraj for a superhero film. The actor also has a movie with Trivikram and Sandeep Reddy Vanga in the pipeline. Dhar, on the other hand, is busy with the post-production of Dhurandhar 2. He is yet to lock his next after the spy actioner. Stay tuned...

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46 days ago

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Border 2 Box Office Footfalls: Crossing 1 Crore Admissions; Can it Reach the Original Border's 3.7 Crore?

While box office collections are often inflated by rising ticket prices, the true measure of a film's impact is its Footfalls (theatrical admissions). Bollywood has a long-standing love affair with Army Films, but only a few have managed to mobilize the masses in crore-plus numbers. With Sunny Deol's Border 2 currently storming the box office, it has officially entered the elite club of war films with over 1 crore admissions in just its first week. However, the path to the original 1997 Border’s legendary record is still a mountain to climb. Even after 29 years, J.P. Dutta's Border remains the gold standard for war cinema in India. With a staggering 3.70 crore footfalls, it attracted nearly double the audience of modern-day blockbusters like Uri: The Surgical Strike. In an era where a 2-crore footfall is considered a massive success, Border's reach across single screens and rural India remains an untouchable benchmark. Bollywood's Army Films: Theatrical Footfalls Comparison MOVIE NAME (YEAR) THEATRICAL FOOTFALLS BOX OFFICE STATUS Border (1997) 3.71 Crore All-Time Blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) 1.82 Crore All-Time Blockbuster Border 2 (2026) 1.15 Crore* Trending Blockbuster Lakshya (2004) 78.4 Lakhs Average (Cult Classic) LOC Kargil (2003) 48.0 Lakhs FLop Sam Bahadur (2023) 47.0 Lakhs Hit Ikkis (2026) 14.2 Lakhs Flop 120 Bahadur (2025) 9.0 Lakhs Flop Paltan (2018) 7.3 Lakhs Flop (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   Border 2 is currently trending at an exceptional pace. While it has already dwarfed the footfalls of viusally impressive biopics like Vicky Kaushal's Sam Bahadur (47 Lakhs) and the recently released 120 Bahadur (9 Lakhs), it is now chasing the 1.82 crore mark set by Uri. The reason for this massive disparity in footfalls highlights the sheer difference in market scale between urban biopics and mass-market entertainers. While Sam Bahadur was a highly successful and efficient hit, finishing its global run at ₹130.3 Cr, Border 2 has operated on an entirely different level of market penetration. By amassing ₹309 Cr globally and clocking 1.15 crore admissions in just 8 days, the Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan starrer has already eclipsed the lifetime reach of urban-centric hits. This trend proves that while multiplex-heavy films like Sam Bahadur have a solid loyal base, the patriotic mass-sentiment of the Indian heartland offers a significantly higher box office ceiling, catapulting Border 2 into the elite tier of Indian cinema. War Movie Hall of Fame: Footfall Milestones 1. The 3-Crore Club: Border (1997) (Only war film to ever cross this milestone in India) 2. The 1.5-Crore Club: Uri (2019) (Defined the modern era of war films with high repeat value) 3. The Fast-Track 1-Crore: Border 2 (2026) (Fastest war movie sequel to reach 1.15 Crore admissions) 4. OTT Impact: Shershaah & Pippa (Bypassed theaters; was reported as the most-watched Indian film on Amazon Prime Video in India at the time of its release) With no major competition for the next week, Border 2 is expected to comfortably cross the 1.5 crore footfall mark by its second weekend. While matching the monumental 3.7 crore footfall mark of the original Border remains a daunting task in the modern era of shorter theatrical windows, the current momentum suggests we shouldn't rule anything out just yet. For now, Border 2 is almost certain to challenge Uri: The Surgical Strike for the #2 spot on the all-time list of war films. Whether it can go the full distance to claim the absolute #1 spot is a wait and watch scenario for the trade. However, the data proves one thing clearly: the Indian audience will always show up in crores for a war story that perfectly blends high-stakes emotion, grounded action, and the right Mass treatment

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52 days ago

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Border 2 Box Office: Scores Second Biggest Opening For Sunny Deol and Biggest For Varun Dhawan

Mumbai, January 24 – The much-awaited war drama Border 2 has taken a strong start at the domestic box office, collecting approximately 30 crore net on its opening day. This marks the second-biggest opening of Sunny Deol’s career, after Gadar 2, which had registered 40 crore net in 2023. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 has delivered the biggest opening for a Bollywood film since Chhaava, which had opened at 31 crore net last year. At one point, the sequel looked set to surpass the Vicky Kaushal starrer, but a slightly weaker performance in multiplexes compared to mass belts prevented it from doing so. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Nevertheless, the opening remains solid considering it was a non-holiday working day. With positive word of mouth coming in, the film is well placed for a strong extended Republic Day weekend. Steady growth over the next two days, followed by a big national holiday boost, is expected to push the opening weekend collections close to 150 crore net. Meanwhile, Border 2 has also delivered the biggest opening of Varun Dhawan's career, comfortably surpassing his previous releases by a wide margin. The film has additionally recorded career-best openings for Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, along with the leading female cast, making it a significant milestone for the entire ensemble. Stay tuned...

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55 days ago

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Dhurandhar Box Office: Film Shatters Stree 2's 7th Week Record; Vicky Kaushal to Reprise Uri Role in Dhurandhar 2

Director Aditya Dhar is officially expanding his directorial footprint by creating a massive cinematic crossover. According to a report by Mid-day, Vicky Kaushal is set to feature in an extended cameo in the upcoming sequel, Dhurandhar 2. In a major twist for fans, Kaushal will be reprising his legendary role as Major Vihaan Shergill from the 2019 blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike. This move confirms the formation of a Dhurandhar Universe, strategically linking Dhar's previous military masterpiece with this current franchise. The integration of Major Vihaan Shergill into Dhurandhar 2 is a significant narrative development. Despite Uri being set in 2016, Aditya Dhar has reportedly woven the character into the new storyline seamlessly. The cameo is expected to be high-impact, featuring several action blocks. While it remains to be seen if Vicky Kaushal and Ranveer Singh's characters will share the screen, the inclusion of the Uri lead adds immense star power to the sequel. Furthermore, the report indicates that Akshaye Khanna's role in the second installment will be limited to specific flashback sequences to accommodate the expanding universe. While the sequel generates buzz, the first Dhurandhar installment continues its historic run at the box office, demonstrating unprecedented longevity. In its seventh week of release, the film has maintained a rock-solid performance. The 7th-week collection breakdown is as follows: Day 43 (Friday) at ₹1.75 Cr Day 44 (Saturday) at ₹3.00 Cr Day 45 (Sunday) at ₹3.75 Cr Day 46 (Monday) at ₹1.50 Cr Day 47 (Tuesday) at ₹1.50 Cr This brings the total India Net collection for the first five days of the seventh week to a staggering ₹11.50 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   With two days still remaining in the week, Dhurandhar has already officially surpassed the previous all-time 7th-week record held by Stree 2 (₹9.35 Cr). This achievement is part of a larger trend of the film's extraordinary legs at the box office. Although Dhurandhar initially ranked at the 12th position for highest opening week collections, it has dominated every subsequent week, bagging the #1 spot for the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th-week collections. Once the seventh week concludes, it is guaranteed to take the first position on that chart as well, surpassing Stree2,Chhaava and Pushpa 2: The Rule. The cumulative box office standing of Dhurandhar cements its status as an All-Time Blockbuster. The film's total India Net collection currently stands at ₹826.6 Cr, with an India Gross collection of ₹991.65 Cr. Internationally, the film has performed exceptionally well, raking in an Overseas collection of ₹293.6 Cr. This brings the total Worldwide collection to a massive ₹1285.25 Cr. As the film continues to run in theaters, the successful launch of a cinematic universe with the Uri connection is expected to further boost the franchise's value.

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57 days ago

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Love and War Release Date: Ranbir Kapoor-Starrer Pushed To 2027 Amid Production Delay

Mumbai, January 19 — Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's much-awaited magnum opus Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, has reportedly been pushed to 2027, dealing a fresh blow to fans eagerly waiting for the film's theatrical release. Initially announced with a Christmas 2025 release window, Love and War has seen multiple shifts in its timeline. The film was later expected to arrive in March 2026, with industry buzz even pointing towards a possible release in August or late 2026. However, the latest reports suggest that the ambitious project will now miss 2026 entirely. According to Pinkvilla, Love and War has faced extended shooting schedules and elaborate production requirements, which have significantly pushed back timelines. Known for his grand visuals, detailed set designs, and emotionally layered storytelling, Sanjay Leela Bhansali is reportedly taking extra time to perfect key sequences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Reportedly, the film's shoot will be wrapped by June this year, following which an extensive post-production phase, including editing, background score, and visual enhancements, will take several more months. Given the scale of the film, the makers are in no hurry to rush the release. With post-production expected to stretch into late 2026, Love and War is now being eyed for a theatrical release in early 2027. While no official date has been locked yet, reports suggest that the makers may opt for a holiday window such as Republic Day or Valentine's Day to maximise box-office potential. Love and War marks Sanjay Leela Bhansali's reunion with Ranbir Kapoor after Saawariya, while also bringing together Ranbir, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal in a powerful, dramatic setting for the first time. The film is said to revolve around intense emotions, romance, and conflict, staying true to Bhansali's signature cinematic style. Stay tuned...

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71 days ago

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Dhurandhar Box Office: Ranveer Singh-starrer Smashes More Records In 5th Weekend

Mumbai, January 5 - Ranveer Singh's spy action thriller Dhurandhar is showing no sign of slowing down as it continues its historic box office run, smashing yet another major record in its fifth weekend and inching closer to rewriting the all-time Hindi cinema record books. The Aditya Dhar's directorial collected a phenomenal 33.25 crore net in its 5th weekend, making it not just the biggest 5th-weekend grosser in the history of Hindi cinema but also the biggest 5th week, after it crossed the entire 5th week total of Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, which minted 30 crores net earlier last year. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) No Hindi film before Dhurandhar has managed to pull such massive numbers so deep into its theatrical run. With this, Dhurandhar's total net collection has surged past 772 crore in just 31 days. The Ranveer Singh-led blockbuster is now only around 40 crore away from Pushpa 2, which currently holds the record for being the biggest Hindi net grosser of all time. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is the consistency of the film's run. Even in its fifth week, Dhurandhar is registering numbers that many big releases struggle to achieve during their opening weekends. Strong word of mouth, repeat audiences, and sustained footfalls across multiplexes and single screens have ensured minimal drop on weekdays and explosive growth over weekends. With no major Hindi releases posing a serious threat in the immediate days ahead, Dhurandhar is well-positioned to overtake Pushpa 2 and claim the all-time Hindi net box office crown in the coming weeks. As it stands, Dhurandhar is not just a blockbuster but a once-in-a-generation box office phenomenon, redefining longevity and setting new benchmarks. Stay tuned...

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73 days ago

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Breaking Buzz: Shah Rukh Khan's King and Ranbir Kapoor's Love and War To Be Split Into Two Parts?

Mumbai, January 2 - The mega success of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar may have a lot more to say than just its box office numbers, as the latest report suggests a massive change in the industry regarding two of the most-awaited films, which are reportedly going Dhurandhar way. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has proved to be a game-changer with over 1100 crores worldwide (so far), and its second part, which is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, is easily one of the most hyped films in Indian cinema. Following this monstrous success, the buzz is that Shah Rukh Khan's King, along with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, might also go the same way. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to the report by Bollywood Hungama, there are very high-level discussions in Shah Rukh Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's camp around the release of King and Love and War. It is said that both films are big-budget spectacles and have gone beyond what was on paper when it comes to the cost of production. The report suggests that both SRK and Bhansali are individually contemplating splitting their epics into two parts and releasing them in a gap of less than 6 months. While Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal-fronted film could arrive in August 2026 and January 2027, King is reportedly contemplating September 2026 and March 2027. While the idea is in preliminary discussions, it will only happen if both films have enough footage to be able to release in two parts, just like Dhurandhar. The final decision regarding this will be taken on the editing table, once the shoot is done. Stay tuned...

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73 days ago

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Dhurandhar Becomes All-Time Number 1 Bollywood Film On BookMyShow

Mumbai, January 2 - Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar has become the highest Bollywood ticket seller on BookMyShow, after beating Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava. The spy actioner continues to rewrite history at the box office and is breaking records with each passing day. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has sold 13+ million tickets so far on BMS, beating Chhaava, which sold 12.50+ million tickets on the platform, followed by Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan (12.40+ million) and Maddock's horror comedy Stree 2 (11.15+ million). (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The biggest movie on BookMyShow is Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule, with nearly 20 million tickets, followed by Kantara Chapter and Dhurandhar. The Ranveer Singh-starrer has still enough legs left to outnumber the Rishab Shetty-starrer to emerge as the number 2 film on the platform. Dhurandhar is racing towards beating Pushpa 2's 810+ crores net collection to become the highest-grossing movie ever in the Hindi language at the domestic box office. The film has so far scored 740 crores (885+ crores gross) in 28 days, as the second biggest grosser. Worldwide, the spy actioner is nearing 1150 crores and is likely to beat Jawan's 1160 crores gross to become the biggest Bollywood blockbuster (without China) by today or tomorrow. Interestingly, it is the only single-language film to enter the 1000 crores club, which speaks a lot about its legendary box office run. Stay tuned...