Category Archives: Cast & Budget

Kiara Advani Not Cast as Madhubala in her Biopic

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Recent reports claiming that Kiara Advani would play the legendary Madhubala in a Sanjay Leela Bhansali-produced biopic have been debunked. An industry source confirmed that these claims are completely baseless and speculative. The much-anticipated project is still in early development, with no official casting announcements made.

The biopic is set to be directed by Jasmeet K. Reen, known for her debut film Darlings, which starred Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, and Vijay Varma. While fans were excited to hear Kiara’s name attached, she is not involved in the project. Kiara was last seen in War 2 alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR and will next appear in Toxic: A FairyTale for GrownUps.

Madhubala, a celebrated icon of 1950s Indian cinema, starred in classics like Mughal-e-Azam and Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi. Despite her early death at 36 due to a congenital heart defect, she remains a timeless figure in Bollywood history.

Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ cast features ‘70% of Bollywood

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Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action film King is already creating huge excitement months before its release. Actor Saurabh Shukla recently confirmed that he is part of the movie and shared some exciting details. He revealed that nearly 70 percent of the Hindi film industry is involved in the project. According to him, the film features many big stars, making it one of the most star-studded Bollywood films in recent times.

The film is directed by Siddharth Anand and will feature Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. His daughter Suhana Khan will appear as his on-screen daughter, marking a special collaboration. Other stars reportedly joining the cast include Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff.

Shukla also described his experience working on King as beautiful and memorable. He praised Shah Rukh Khan’s charisma and said everyone should meet the superstar at least once in life. With such a massive cast and high expectations, King is set to release in theatres on December 24, 2026.

‘Dhurandhar’ becomes the longest trending Indian film

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Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, continues its unstoppable run even two months after release. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film has crossed an impressive ₹1300 crore at the worldwide box office. With such massive success, fans are now eagerly waiting for Dhurandhar Part 2, which is expected to expand the film’s powerful storyline.

Adding another feather to its cap, Dhurandhar has become the longest-trending Indian film on BookMyShow. As per data shared by Sacnilk, the film trended for 59 days, breaking the earlier record of 58 days held by Chhaava starring Vicky Kaushal. Stree 2 stands close behind with 57 days.

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar also made headlines internationally after YouTuber Karl Rock revealed that pirated copies were being sold cheaply in Karachi, despite the film being banned in Pakistan.

Bhansali Announces Epic Historical Drama ‘Jai Somnath’

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Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali has officially announced his next grand cinematic project, Jai Somnath, slated for a worldwide theatrical release in 2027. Revealed with the powerful line, “A temple can be broken, not the faith,” the film promises an emotionally rich historical narrative rooted in devotion, resilience, and cultural pride.

Presented by Bhansali and produced under Bhansali Productions, the film will be directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ketan Mehta. The collaboration has generated strong buzz, as both filmmakers are known for large-scale storytelling, visual grandeur, and deeply human narratives.

While plot details are currently under wraps, the title points toward the historic Somn

ath Temple, symbolising enduring faith through centuries. With a 2027 release locked, the makers appear to be investing time in detailed research, expansive sets, and a memorable musical experience, raising expectations among cinema lovers.

Shahid Kapoor’s O’Romeo earned Rs 8.25 crore on the first day

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O’Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, released in theatres on Friday amid high expectations. Marking their fourth collaboration, the violent romantic drama also features Triptii Dimri and is set against Mumbai’s underworld. Despite strong pre-release buzz, the film recorded a modest opening, earning around ₹8.25 crore net on Day 1, according to Sacnilk, falling short of the double-digit mark.

The film registered an overall Hindi occupancy of 14.86 percent. While morning and afternoon shows remained low, night shows saw improvement, indicating gradual audience interest. Metro cities performed better, with Mumbai showing nearly 19 percent occupancy, suggesting urban traction.

Compared to Shahid Kapoor’s recent releases, O’Romeo has fared better than Deva and Jersey, but remains far behind his blockbuster Kabir Singh. With mixed reviews, the weekend performance will be crucial.

Vadh 2 Records Strong Opening at Box Office

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Vadh 2 has made a confident start at the Indian box office, collecting ₹2.5 crore in its first weekend. Starring Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta, the crime thriller has emerged as the biggest opening film of Sanjay Mishra’s career so far. The film’s steady numbers underline growing audience interest and mark an important milestone for the veteran actor.

The success of Vadh 2 is largely driven by the goodwill earned by the first part, which gained popularity on OTT platforms over time. Positive word of mouth and strong digital viewership helped turn the franchise into a trusted name among crime-drama fans. This goodwill has now translated into encouraging theatre footfalls for the sequel.

Trade reports show an upward trend in collections on Saturday and Sunday, indicating stable occupancy and sustained interest. While the opening figures are modest, industry experts believe the film has a strong base for weekday collections, supported by positive reviews and loyal viewers.

Border 2 Crosses ₹200 Crore in Just 6 Days at Indian Box Office

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Sunny Deol’s Border 2, released on Republic Day, continues to dominate the box office. On Wednesday, the film earned ₹13 crore, taking its total domestic collection to ₹213 crore. Within just six days, the action-packed sequel comfortably crossed the ₹200 crore mark, showing strong audience response.

The film opened with ₹30 crore on Friday and saw its highest single-day collection of ₹59 crore on Monday, Republic Day. With steady growth through the weekend, including a 49% jump on Sunday, Border 2 has already surpassed the opening weekend numbers of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh noted that the film maintained full ticket rates on weekdays while performing exceptionally well in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Directed by Anurag Singh, the film stars Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh, Varun Dhawan, and Ahaan Shetty. Produced by Bhushan Kumar and JP Dutta, it is the highly anticipated sequel to the 1997 classic Border.

Border 2 Collects total to Rs. 215 crore

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Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty’s Border 2 continues to dominate the box office in India. On its fifth day, the film has collected around Rs. 22 crore, pushing its total to Rs. 215 crore. Industry experts say the film is on track to cross Rs. 250 crore by the end of its first week, proving its massive appeal among audiences.

The film’s success has encouraged the makers to announce the third installment of the franchise. Single-screen theaters across mass belts are witnessing record-breaking occupancies, while multiplexes contribute around 45 percent of the collections through chains like PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis.

Directed by Anurag Singh and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Border 2 has set a strong start for 2026. The film is now aiming for Rs. 300 crore in its second weekend, and eyes the Rs. 400–500 crore club in the coming weeks.

Border 2 Nears ₹250 Crore Worldwide in Just 4 Days

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Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan’s war drama Border 2 has taken the box office by storm. In just four days since its release, the film has sailed past the Nears ₹250 crore mark globally. The movie, featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty alongside Sunny, enjoyed a bumper Republic Day weekend, thanks to strong word of mouth and audience appreciation.

The film opened with ₹30 crore net on day one despite some show cancellations and kept rising over the weekend. On Republic Day, the fourth day, it collected ₹59 crore domestically, pushing its India net collection to ₹180 crore (₹212.5 crore gross).

Border 2 has already beaten the lifetime collections of hits like Sikandar and Raid 2. With its current pace, the film is on track to reach ₹300 crore soon, making it one of Bollywood’s biggest releases of 2026.

Border 2 Crosses ₹150 Crore Worldwide in Just 3 Days

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Border 2 has taken a powerful start at the worldwide box office. The war drama starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh crossed ₹150 crore globally within just three days of release. On Day 3, the film’s total worldwide collection reached an impressive ₹167 crore, marking one of the biggest opening weekends for a Hindi film in 2026.

In India, Border 2 opened with ₹30 crore net on Day 1, followed by steady growth over the weekend. Sunday proved to be a major boost, with the film earning ₹54.50 crore net in a single day. The total India net collection now stands at ₹121 crore, while the gross figure has touched ₹142.5 crore.

Internationally, the film earned around $2.6 million by Sunday, pushing its global numbers higher. Border 2 has already beaten the lifetime worldwide collection of Sunny Deol’s earlier release Jaat, which earned ₹119 crore, and is now heading confidently towards the ₹200 crore mark.