BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, February 20 - After the mega success of Pushpa 2 - The Rule, pan India superstar Allu Arjun is busy scheduling his next film and there seems to be a change in plans regarding the actor's future film line-up, as per the latest Telugu media reports. ## It is widely known that Allu Arjun announced his reunion with director Trivikram Srinivas for a big-budget mythological epic. It was supposed to be the actor's immediate next after Pushpa 2, however, over the last few days, the talks regarding his film director Atlee have gained momentum. ## Not long ago, it was reported that Allu Arjun and Atlee were in talks to collaborate on a Pan India project but the actor later turned it down for some reasons. The director then initiated talks with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and things were moving in a positive direction until recently when it was revealed that the project had been put on hold due to casting and budget issues. ## Now, according to the post by Gulte.com, Atlee and Allu Arjun have decided to collaborate and it will be their immediate next. The film with Trivikram is said to have been pushed to next year as the director is still reportedly working on the script. ## Subject to the official announcement, AA22 will be produced by Sun Pictures and Geetha Arts and will roll out soon. There are rumours that actress Janhvi Kapoor will play the female lead though it is not yet confirmed by reliable sources. Anirudh Ravichandran will score the music for AA22.## Stay tuned...

BY ANISH JANGIR

Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor has an exciting lineup of films, featuring big franchises and highly anticipated projects. His recent movie Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has been a massive hit, earning over ₹900 crores worldwide. Here’s a look at his upcoming films:## Love & War## After the success of Animal, Ranbir Kapoor will star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic love triangle, Love & War. The film, set against the backdrop of war, features Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. Announced in January 2024, the film has already created a buzz due to its stellar cast. It is set for release on Eid 2026.## Ramayana Part 1 & Part 2## Director Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious Ramayana has finally started production. Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi will portray Goddess Sita. Kannada superstar Yash has been cast as Raavan. The film is one of the most expensive Indian movies ever, with a budget of $100 million (₹835 crores) for Ramayana Part 1. The first part will release on Diwali 2026, and if everything goes as planned, Part 2 will follow in Diwali 2027.## Animal Park## After the blockbuster success of Animal, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has confirmed a sequel titled Animal Park. He has promised it will be even darker and more intense than the first film. However, filming details are not yet known, as Ranbir Kapoor is currently busy with Ramayana. Additionally, the director will first complete Spirit, starring Prabhas, before starting Animal Park.## Dhoom 4## Ranbir Kapoor is set to lead Dhoom 4, one of Bollywood’s most-awaited action thrillers under Yash Raj Films. The film has now entered pre-production, with Aditya Chopra overseeing the project. Unlike previous Dhoom films, this installment is a complete reboot, with Ranbir playing the anti-hero. There are also reports that Tamil star Suriya is in talks for a role, though no official confirmation has been made. The original cast will not return for this fresh take on the franchise.## Brahmastra Part 2: Dev## Director Ayan Mukerji introduced a new cinematic universe with Brahmastra, which released in 2022. Despite mixed reviews, the film earned approximately ₹431 crores worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year. Brahmastra Part 2: Dev is expected to be even grander, but there are no confirmed updates on its production timeline yet. The film is likely to take longer than initially expected.## Lala Amarnath Biopic (Tentative Project)## In addition to his announced projects, Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly in talks with director Rajkumar Hirani for a biopic on Lala Amarnath, the first cricket captain of independent India. If confirmed, this film will add another exciting project to his list.## With such a diverse lineup, Ranbir Kapoor is set to dominate the box office in the coming years. From mythological epics to action-packed thrillers, his upcoming films promise a thrilling ride for fans worldwide.## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 19 - Maddock Films' blockbuster Chhaava is excellent on its first Wednesday as the collection jumps by around 25% from Tuesday. The film hugely benefitted from the Shiv Jayanti holiday in Maharashtra which is the driving force of its bizz so far. ## The collection of Chhaava on Wednesday is above or on par with its opening day which partly benefitted from Valentine's Day. According to the early estimates, the historical action drama scored in the range of 31-33 crores net collection on its 6th day which is sensational. ## The total collection of the film is now 197+ crores in 6 days and it will enter the 200 crores club by tomorrow, Thursday. Maharashtra was excellent, contributing nearly 60% of the total collection of the day which was expected due to the holiday. ## Chhaava may see a drop tomorrow but it is again expected to be back to best during the second weekend, especially since there is no competition from new releases. The movie is heading towards a massive blockbuster and how far it can go, remains to see.## Stay tuned...

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, February 19 - It's been a long time since Emraan Hashmi did a romantic film, something, he used to do frequently a decade ago. Well, the wait for the actor to return to this genre seems to have come to an end as he is in talks to headline a love story with none other than Bhatts with whom he has a good track record. ## The combination of Emraan Hashmi and producers Mukesh and Mahesh Bhatt has been successful at the box office and worked together on multiple films such as - Murder, Zeher, Gangster, Awarapan, Jannat, Raaz: The Mystery Continues, Tum Mile, Crook, Murder 2, Jannat 2, Raaz 3. ## According to the report by Mid-Day, the actor has been in talks with Vishesh Bhatt for a twisted musical love story. It is said that Emraan Hashmi has had multiple meetings with Vishes Bhatt and they have shortlisted a few stories. There is a story which the duo is keen to explore a modern musical love story with a dark twist, written by Vishesh.## A concrete development on the film is expected by March. Meanwhile, Mukesh Bhatt has confirmed that they are indeed in discussions with Emraan for a new film. "We're looking at options, but it's too early to talk about it. Vishesh is at the helm of it. He is now taking the banner forward, but yes, I will be there [to oversee] the music", he said to Mid-Day. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 19 - The box office juggernaut of Pan India superstar Allu Arjun-fronted Pushpa 2 - The Rule has come to an end after shattering almost every record possible for an Indian film. It is directed by Sukumar and also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in prominent roles. Released on December 5 last year, Pushpa 2 opened to historic numbers, grossing 275 crores worldwide on its first day. It got positive word of mouth, and once that happened, the film became an unstoppable force and crossed 1000 crores worldwide within a week as the fastest Indian movie to do so. In the dubbed Hindi version, Pushpa 2 performed as if there was no tomorrow and went on to become the highest-grossing film in this language. Overall, the movie ended up as the third-highest-grossing Indian title of all time, behind Baahubali 2 and Dangal. It sold approximately 6.30 crore tickets in India, which is the highest since Baahubali 2 (2017). Category Collection India Net Box Office Collection₹ 1234.00 Cr Hindi Net Box Office Collection₹ 812.00 Cr India Gross Box Office Collection₹ 1471.00 Cr Overseas Box Office Collection₹ 271.00 Cr Worldwide Box Office Collection₹ 1742.00 Cr India Footfalls/Admits6.30 Cr approx. Box Office VerdictAll-Time Blockbuster Detailed Collection As said, Pushpa 2 had an out-and-out record-breaking run at the box office. It exceeded expectations in Hindi and performed well on the original Telugu version. Have a look at some of the major box office records scored by the film. - Highest-grossing film in India - 3rd highest-grossing Indian film worldwide - Highest-grossing film in Hindi - Only film to score 1000+ crores gross collection worldwide in Hindi - Highest-grossing film for Allu Arjun, Rashmika Madanna, and director Sukumar Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 19 - Superstar Akshay Kumar is a beast of an actor when it comes to playing real-life characters on the big screen. His Kesari (2019) is one of the most memorable films in his vast filmography. The movie was based on the Battle of Saragarhi, a battle between 21 Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment of the British Indian Army and 10,000 Afridi and Orakzai Pashtun tribesmen in 1897. ## The next up for the actor is Kesari: Chapter 2, which is based on the story of lawyer C Sankaran Nair, who fought an 'unprecedented battle' against the British empire in the 1920s after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The movie has been in the news for the last few days after the info about its title was revealed. ## Though, Kesari: Chapter 2 is completely different from the original film, it is said that the movie has a thematic similarity with its namesake. Like Kesari, the upcoming movie also focuses on an important chapter of Indian history and both films share a common thread of bravery, inspiration, and patriotism as their core elements. ## As the movie is gaining momentum, producer Karan Johar of Dharma Productions has raised the hype further by calling it one of their best films. During an interview with Komal Nahata, the filmmaker was asked if he had to make a war film, which chapter of history he would like to explore.## The ace filmmaker mentioned that he would love to make a war film on the Jallianwala Bagh incident. He added that there is a true story that he is producing about a man named C. Sankaran Nair, who fought the English crown because, at the time, Colonel Dyer claimed that it was a self-defence act (Jallianwala Bagh massacre), which is simply horrible to hear.## The movie, which was earlier supposed to be titled Shankara, is directed by debutante Karan Singh Tyagi with Akshay Kumar in the lead. Johar added, "I want to say this on record - it (Kesari Chapter 2) is one of our best films that we’ve made and I'm so proud of it. I couldn't wait for the audience to watch the film".## Kesari Chapter 2 also stars R. Madhavan and Ananya Pandey in prominent roles and is produced by Amritpal Bindra, Leo Collective and Dharma Productions. The movie is scheduled to be released on April 18, 2025. ## Stay tuned...

BY ANISH JANGIR

Mumbai, February 19 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has a packed slate of upcoming films, with several franchise entries and highly anticipated projects. His latest release, Sky Force, has been performing well at the box office, grossing ₹148.25 crore worldwide in 24 days—an unusual success for the actor in recent years. Here's a look at his upcoming movies:## Kesari Chapter 2## Produced by Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective, Kesari Chapter 2 is set against the backdrop of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. The film is being given a franchise treatment, though it is not directly connected to Kesari (2019). According to a report by Peepingmoon.com, the biopic of C. Shankaran Nair—previously rumored to be titled Shankara—has now been renamed Kesari 2 to leverage the established brand and thematic similarities. The film, like its predecessor, revolves around bravery, patriotism, and nationalism. Dharma Productions has scheduled it for a worldwide theatrical release on April 18, 2025.## Jolly LLB 3## Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi reunite for Jolly LLB 3, the third installment in the successful courtroom comedy-drama franchise. One of the most anticipated Bollywood films, it pits Akshay and Arshad against each other in a legal battle, with Saurabh Shukla reprising his role as the judge and Huma Qureshi returning as well. Initially scheduled for an April 10 release, the film has now been postponed to August 2025.## Housefull 5## The Housefull franchise returns with its biggest installment yet. Housefull 5 is expected to be one of Bollywood’s grandest comedy films, featuring an ensemble cast. Akshay Kumar leads the star-studded lineup, which includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Fardeen Khan, Nana Patekar, Chunky Pandey, Jackie Shroff, Dino Morea, Jacqueline Fernandez, Nargis Fakhri, Sonam Bajwa, Chitrangada Singh, and Soundarya Sharma. The release date has not been confirmed, but the film is expected to hit cinemas later this year.## Bhooth Bangla## Akshay Kumar reunites with director Priyadarshan for Bhooth Bangla, a horror-comedy produced by Cape of Good Films and Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures. The duo has previously collaborated on hits like Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhaag, Garam Masala, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, De Dana Dan, and Khatta Meetha. The film also features veteran comedic actors Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, and Asrani, though official confirmation of their roles is awaited. The movie is slated for release on April 2, 2026.## Welcome To The Jungle (aka Welcome 3)## Akshay Kumar headlines the Welcome franchise's third installment, Welcome To The Jungle. Directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz Nadiadwala in association with Jio Studios, the film boasts one of the biggest star casts in Indian cinema. Along with Akshay Kumar, the ensemble includes Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Johnny Lever, Tusshar Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Rahul Dev, Mukesh Tiwari, Sharib Hashmi, Inaamulhaq, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, and Vrihi Kodvara. A promotional video introducing the massive cast has already generated excitement among fans. The official release date is yet to be announced.## Hera Pheri 3## One of the most eagerly awaited films, Hera Pheri 3, marks the return of director Priyadarshan to the franchise. He helmed the original Hera Pheri (2000), and fans are thrilled to see him back for the threequel. Producer Firoz Nadiadwala has resolved legal issues to reclaim the rights to the franchise, paving the way for its continuation. Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal are set to reprise their iconic roles. While the official filming schedule is yet to be announced, Akshay confirmed in a recent media interaction that the movie is expected to begin production by the end of this year.## Cameo Appearances## Apart from his leading roles, Akshay Kumar will make cameo appearances in two films:## 1. Kannappa## 2. Vedat Marathe Veer Daudle Saat## With a diverse lineup of comedy, horror, drama, and historical films, Akshay Kumar is set to entertain audiences with an exciting slate of releases in the coming years.##

BY SACNILK TEAM

Mumbai, February 19 - In December last year, producer turned director Sandeep Singh announced his ambitious historical action drama The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with the first look poster. Kannada star Rishab Shetty was locked in to play the greatest Maratha warrior. ## On the 395th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on February 19, the makers have unveiled a new poster showing the great warrior's power, devotion and valour. The movie will have music by Pritam and lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. It will have many award-winning crew members involved. ## Other than Pritam and Prasoon Joshi, the upcoming film will have Ravi Varman as cinematographer, Resul Pookutty as sound designer, Craig Macrae as stunt choreographer, Nitin Zihani Chaudhary as set designer, Philomin Raj as editor, Ashley Rebello and Ajay Kumar as costumes and aesthetics designer, Ronex Xavier as makeup and prosthetics, and Ganesh Hegde as choreographer.## The film's shoot is expected to commence in a few months as it has been announced to be released globally on January 21, 2027, in Hindi, Marathi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Bengali languages. The film marks Rishab Shetty's Bollywood debut and some of the best talents are expected to feature in it. ## RISHAB SHETTY IN & AS 'CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ': BRAND NEW POSTER UNVEILS... On the birth anniversary of #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj, #SandeepSingh and #RishabShetty unveil the #NewPoster of #ThePrideOfBharat: #ChhatrapatiShivajiMaharaj.The film stars #RishabShetty as… pic.twitter.com/5FnR8Tz0Dk— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 19, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 18 - After the remarkable hold on Monday, Vicky Kaushal-fronted historical action drama Chhaava remained unshakable on Tuesday as well with the collection seeing a slight jump due to the holiday in Maharashtra tomorrow. ## According to early estimates, Chhaava has scored 24-25 crores net collection on its 5th day or first Tuesday, pushing the total collection to around 165 crores. It has turned into a phenomenon, especially in Maharashtra state due to its regional feel. ## Tomorrow is the Shiv Janaynti holiday in Maharashtra which means the collection will go higher and may cross the 30 crore mark again and will have an outside chance of breaking into the 200 crore net club by tomorrow itself. If not tomorrow, then the movie will be sure to enter this club by Thursday. ## Chhaava will continue to have an advantage throughout this month. There is the Mahashivratri holiday on February 26 and with no big new releases, it will remain the number one choice during the weekends, likely with big numbers. At this point, the movie is certain to enter the 300 crore club and may go on to touch 400 crore and beyond as well. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Mumbai, February 18 - Chinese blockbuster Ne Zha 2 has outgrossed Disney's mega-hit Inside Out 2 to become the highest-grossing animated movie of all time at the worldwide box office, taking just 21 days to achieve this feat. ## Opened during Chinese New Year on January 29, the sequel to the 2019 mega-hit has grossed $1.70+ billion at the worldwide box office, including $1.69+ billion from China alone. Inside Out 2 minted $1.698 billion in its lifetime run in 2024. ## Ne Zha 2 has become a never-before-seen phenomenon which is breaking record after record. As reported earlier, it is the highest-grossing Chinese movie and the first ever to top $1 billion in a single market. It did this unthinkable on its 12th day. ## Made on a budget of $80 million, the fantasy epic isn't gonna stop anytime soon as local media projecting it to cross the $2 billion collection in China. It was released outside China recently and managed to score a few records for a Chinese title. ## Overall, Ne Zha 2, which tells the tale of a rebellious young deity who uses his powers to battle formidable foes after his village is destroyed, is now the 8th highest-grossing film of all time and is expected to finish above Spider-Man: No Way Home ($1.92 billion). It might also top Avengers: Infinity War ($2.04 billion) and Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($2.06 billion) to finish as the 5th biggest grosser. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Hyderabad, February 18 - Telugu superstar Jr. NTR and KGF director Prashanth Neel are teaming up for the first time for an action drama film, tentatively titled Dragon. Produced by Mythri Movie Makers, it is among the biggest Indian films in the making and there is finally an update regarding the shoot. ## According to the latest Telugu media reports, the shoot of Dragon will commence on February 20 and Jr. NTR will join the shoot in a few days. The actor is currently shooting for his debut Bollywood movie, the hugely-anticipated War 2, co-starring Hrithik Roshan and directed by Ayan Mukerji.## Neel's movie with the RRR star was announced a long time back but due to the other commitments of both, it took more than expected time but now, it is set to take off. It is said that the rising star, Rukmini Vasanth will play the female lead and be paired opposite NTR. ## The other cast and crew details are expected to be revealed after the commencement of the shoot. There is no release date set yet but it is believed that it might be released early next year. It is a big Pan India release, slated to hit screens in multiple languages. ## Meanwhile, Jr. NTR will next be seen in Yash Raj Films' War 2 which is gearing up for release on August 14, 2025, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The actor is also in talks with Tamil director Nelson Dilipkumar for an action drama, likely to be next acter Dragon. ## Stay tuned...

BY SUNIT JANGIR

Los Angeles, February 18 - Disney has been trying to make the next film in the fantasy supernatural swashbuckler series, Pirates of the Caribbean for a long time but there hasn't been a concrete development on the same yet. ## One of the main reasons for the film getting delayed is Disney's highly publicized fallout following Johnny Depp's defamation trial against his ex-wife Amber Heard. The studio parted ways with Depp before the actor won the legal battle and proved himself innocent.## In one of the interviews last year, producer Jerry Bruckheimer said that the next film of the franchise could go in two different directions as there were two alternative scripts - one that could bring Depp back into the frame and another that would move in a different direction. ## It hasn't been that easy as Depp, after that infamous fallout, went on to say that he would never return to Disney no matter what. Well, it has been a long time since he said that and things might have eased between them, as per the latest rumours. ## According to the report by The DisInsider, Depp might be headlining the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean which the studio is planning to start rolling soon at one Hollywood sound stage. The website further stated that there is no timeline for when production will officially begin but heard that it would feature Depp in his returning role.## Meanwhile, a few year back, it was reported that Margot Robbie would star in a female-led reboot, which is not intended to be a spinoff, but a new story, with new characters set in the Pirates universe. It is still in the plans at Disney and might be made at some point in time. ## Stay tuned...