Bandar announces its arrival. Anurag Kashyap is directing the high octane entertainer titled Bandar which stars Bobby Deol in the lead role. The film according to sources revolves around a fading star accused of a rape. The film is inspired by real life incidents.\r\nAccording to the latest, the makers announced the film\'s release date. The makers shared the new poster of Bobby Deol from the film and announced the release date with the message &ldquo;See you at the movies on 22nd May 2026&rdquo;,\r\nAnurag Kashyap along with Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee of acclaimed OTT shows, Paatal Lok and Kohrra fame readied the script for Bandar.\r\nBandar stars Sanya Malhotra, Raj B Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Sapna Pabbi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Riddhi Sen, and Nagesh Bhosle in important roles.&nbsp; Nikhil Dwivedi is producing the film under his banner Saffron Magicworks, and Zee Studios.Last year in July, Bandar premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in the special presentations category.\r\n<div></div>

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Bandar announces its arrival

Bandar release date finalised

Ranveer Singh has completed dubbing for Dhurandhar 2, the sequel to the blockbuster spy-action thriller Dhurandhar. Singh's voice is said to have brought depth to his character Hamza Ali Mazari, aka Jaskirat Singh Rangi, conveying intense emotions and vulnerability. The film is set to release on March 19, 2026.

Dhurandhar 2 boasts an impressive cast, including Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, Gaurav Gera, and Manav Gohil. The sequel will be released in dubbed versions in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, catering to a broader audience. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film is produced by Dhar B62 Studios and Jio Studios.

The sequel, titled Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is expected to be a major box-office contender, facing stiff competition from Yash's upcoming release, Toxic, at the box office. Dhurandhar (2025) earned a whopping â‚¹838.5 crore net in India and â‚¹1305.35 crore globally, setting high expectations for the sequel.

Dhurandhar 2 picks up where the first film left off, exploring Hamza's transformation and his mission to take down Major Iqbal, aka Bade Sahab, suspected of masterminding terror plots. With its star studded cast and intense storyline, Dhurandhar 2 is generating significant buzz among fans.

Massive Release For Dhurandhar 2

Ranveer Singh wraps up dubbing for Dhurandhar 2

Mrunal Thakur has finally set the record straight about her rumored relationship with actor, filmmaker Dhanush. The actress clarified that Dhanush\'s presence at the premiere of her film Son of Sardaar 2 last year was purely out of goodwill and admiration, and not because of any personal relationship.\r\nThe speculation around Mrunal and Dhanush began in August 2025 when Dhanush attended the premiere of Son of Sardaar 2, sparking rumors that the two were dating. There were even reports earlier this year claiming that the actors were planning to get married on Valentine\'s Day. However, Mrunal has now cleared the air, stating that she has long admired Dhanush and is a big fan of his work.\r\nMrunal praised Dhanush, saying, \"Dhanush sir, I mean, after watching Raayan, Maari, Raanjhanaa, and Captain Miller, I am a big fan of his. Oh my god, Asuran is like&hellip;I can watch it multiple times. He\'s such an institution, and it takes so much for an actor to be, you know, and to take out that performance from other actors, too.\" She described him as a multi-talented personality, lauding him for being not just a brilliant actor, but also a lyricist, singer, dancer, and director.\r\nExplaining how Dhanush landed up at the premiere, Mrunal said, \"It so happened that while they were shooting Tere Ishk Mein, I was just like, sir, can you please come for the screening of Son of Sardaar? I didn\'t know he would come. He just came, and I was so happy. I was like, this is really sweet. I really wish to work with him one day.\" Mrunal made it clear that she had only invited him casually and did not expect him to attend.\r\nReacting to the marriage rumors, Mrunal dismissed the claims, saying, \"Me? No. I think 14th April is going to be the 1st April&hellip;14th Feb is going to be the 1st April. April Fools\' Day. Because I don\'t know who started&hellip;First of all. I\'ve been quoted, but I never said anything. And they just said, Mrunal said so. I was like, wow, how beautiful. It\'s scary\".\r\n<div></div>

Mrunal Addresses Dating Rumours 

Mrunal Thakur Reveals Why Dhanush Attended Son Of Sardaar 2 Premiere

Sree Vishnu\'s upcoming film Vishnu Vinyasam is turning out to be a lucrative venture for its producers, even before its release on February 28. The film has already made a profit, with its rights sold for â‚¹26 crores, despite having a modest budget of â‚¹19 crores.\r\nThis impressive deal includes both theatrical and non-theatrical rights, making it a profitable venture even before its theatrical release. The film\'s teaser has garnered attention with its unique and entertaining concept, setting the stage for a successful release.\r\nVishnu Vinyasam is a romantic comedy directed by debutant Yadunaath Maruthi Rao, starring Sree Vishnu and Nayana Sarika. The story revolves around a man who believes in horoscopes and gets into trouble after falling in love, leading to a fun-filled narrative. With Sree Vishnu\'s track record of delivering hits like Samajavaragamana and Om Bheem Bush, expectations are high for this film.\r\nThe film\'s music is composed by Radhan, and cinematography is handled by Sai Sriram. Given Sree Vishnu\'s popularity, especially in B and C centers, Vishnu Vinyasam is likely to perform well at the box office.\r\n<div></div>

Table Profit For VV Producers

Vishnu Vinyasam Turns A Big Jackpot for the Producers

Nampally Court in Hyderabad has returned the charge sheet filed by police in the Sandhya Theatre stampede case, citing procedural and technical errors. The court noted that key evidence and official documents were missing, including digital evidence like hard disks, CDs, and pen drives.

On December 4, 2024, a massive crowd gathered at Sandhya Theatre for Pushpa 2 The Rule premiere, resulting in 35 year old Revathi's death and her 9 year old son Sreetej's serious injuries. The main allegations include security lapses, failure in crowd control, and poor technical management. A total of 23 people, including actor Allu Arjun, private security team members, and theatre management officials, have been named in the charge sheet.

Police officials stated that the investigation is complete, but the charge sheet was returned due to uncertified errors. They claim to have attached all necessary evidence and documents and resubmitted the charge sheet. This is the second time the court has returned the charge sheet due to technical mistakes.

Legal experts believe the court will begin hearings soon on the revised charge sheet. The next hearing will likely involve a careful examination of submitted evidence. The case has sparked controversy, with allegations of negligence against the theatre management and Allu Arjun. The police have maintained that they will continue with the case, despite the complainant's potential withdrawal.

Development in Sandhya Theatre case

Sandhya Theatre Stampede Case Charge sheet Returned By Court

Pawan Kalyan's Ustaad Bhagat Singh, set to release on March 26, is facing a major challenge, screen count. The film's makers are gearing up for aggressive promotions, but the release of two major Pan-India films, Toxic and Dhurandhar 2, just a week prior, is creating screen pressure.
Toxic, starring Yash, and Dhurandhar 2, the sequel to Bollywood's industry hit, are releasing on March 19 in multiple languages, including Telugu. With a reported â‚¹500+ crore budget and strong distribution backing, Toxic is likely to occupy a large chunk of theatres, impacting Ustaad Bhagat Singh's screen allocation.
The impact won't be limited to Telugu states alone, as both films are Pan-India releases. Screen allocation pressure is expected in almost all major circuits. Adding to this, Sharwanand's Biker is scheduled to release on April 3, backed by Dil Raju in Telugu states, creating another layer of distribution complexity.
Trade analysts believe that while Ustaad Bhagat Singh will command strong fan-driven openings, achieving a huge theatre count similar to other major star releases may be challenging. The film's success will heavily depend on its first weekend performance.&nbsp;
Ustaad Bhagat Singh, directed by Harish Shankar, carries strong expectations, given the duo's previous success with Gabbar Singh. The makers are hoping for another massive commercial entertainer, but the current scenario poses significant challenges.

Big Trouble for UBS

Toxic and Dhurandhar 2 Hampers Ustaad Bhagat Singh Release Plans

Nilave, a musical love story, hit theaters on February 13, targeting the Valentine\'s weekend. Although it didn\'t witness massive openings, the film is doing decently among its target audience, especially youth and love-story enthusiasts.\r\nThe makers have now introduced a shocking promotional strategy to boost the film\'s reach. Nilave tickets are available for just â‚¹11 in Hyderabad, at the iconic Mallikarjun 70MM theatre. This weekend, Saturday and Sunday, catch the film at 11:30 AM and 6:30 PM, with tickets priced at â‚¹11 for all classes. Bookings are open, and tickets are selling fast.\r\nThis drastic price cut is likely aimed at attracting more viewers and generating word-of-mouth. Since the content resonates with a specific audience, the makers hope these special shows will expand the film\'s reach. A positive response could boost Nilave\'s overall performance in the coming days.\r\nOffering tickets at â‚¹11 is a bold move, creating buzz on social media. This rare promotional strategy in Hyderabad might just give Nilave the box office momentum it needs. The upcoming weekend will reveal if this campaign pays off. With various movie ticket offers available, Nilave\'s â‚¹11 ticket price is definitely worth checking out. Book your tickets now and enjoy this musical love story.\r\n<div></div>

Nilave Movie 11 Rupees Ticket Offer

Unique Promotion in Hyderabad With Nilave Movie 11 Rupees Ticket Offer

&nbsp;\r\nMahesh Babu poster as Lord Ram goes viral, is it from Varanasi?. Super Star Mahesh Babu is starring in the high profile entertainer Varanasi. The film directed by Rajamouli is progressing at a brisk pace and is racing for a spectacular release on 7 April 2027.\r\nExpectations are high on the project as this happens to be Rajamouli\'s first after the sensation he created across the world with RRR and Mahesh Babu and Rajamouli are coming together for the first time.\r\nIt is known that Mahesh Babu is playing the roles of Rudra and Lord Ram. Now speculation is increasing whether Lord Ram look of Mahesh Babu\'s from Varanasi is leaked as the pictures of the hoardings at the theatres are going viral.\r\nMythri Cinemas in Andhra Pradesh\'s Guntur displayed a Varanasi poster digitally, and it has gone viral. The digital hoarding features Mahesh Babu as Lord Ram holding the bow and overlooking the sea. It also beards the words, \"Mahesh Babu as Sri Ram.\"\r\nRajamouli himself revealed \"On the first day, when Mahesh came in Lord Rama\'s get-up for the photoshoot, I got goosebumps. I was torn. Mahesh has the charm of Krishna, but the calmness of Rama. Still, I was confident. I even set that photo as my wallpaper and then removed it,\"\r\nPriyanka Chopra is the female lead while Prithviraj Sukumaran and Prakash Raj are playing key roles in the film for which music is tuned by Keeravani.\r\n<div></div>

Varanasi- Is MB Lord Ram look leaked

Mahesh Babu poster as Lord Ram goes viral is it from Varanasi

Shalini shares her thoughts on Ajith vs Vijay rivalry. Everyone knows that fans of Ajith and Vijay breathe fire against each other. In the midst of all this, Shalini, wife of Ajith shared her thoughts on the same.\r\nShe said&nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a good relationship; they both are very happy for each other&rsquo;s success and everything. It&rsquo;s beautiful.&rdquo; Fans were thrilled to hear this, with one of them commenting, &ldquo;Both are good souls.&rdquo; Another wrote, &ldquo;Happy to see her after long time.&rdquo; But some of Ajith&rsquo;s fans weren&rsquo;t convinced, leaving comments like, &ldquo;But his (Vijay&rsquo;s) fans exist, no?&rdquo; hinting their rivalry with them and &ldquo;You are giving award to everyone but you are asking everyone about Thalapathy. It\'s not fair. Give some respect to their hard work.&rdquo;\r\nEarlier reports came that when Ajith won the prestigious Padma Bhushan, Vijay did not congratulate him. However, his team released a statement saying: &ldquo;These claims are entirely baseless. Vijay was among the first to congratulate Ajith Sir on his racing victory. Similarly, when the Padma Bhushan award was announced, Vijay Sir also congratulated him. Both share a genuine and heartfelt friendship. So, there is no truth to the claim that Vijay Sir didn\'t extend his wishes.&rdquo;\r\nLater Ajith also said \"Some are making things up and creating a misconception between Vijay and me, resulting in fans clashing with each other. It\'s better if these miscreants remain quiet ... I have always wished well for Vijay.&rdquo;

Shalini on Vijay vs Ajith

Shalini shares her thoughts on the Ajith vs Vijay rivalry

Swara Bhaskar blasts Taliban. Swara Bhasker known for her bold and frank talk and is a vehement critic of the PM Modi and the BJP, this time trained her guns on Taliban after its government passed a law legalizing domestic violence and jailing women.\r\nShe posted&nbsp; &ldquo;Unf**king-believable!!!!! Honestly among the worst specimens of the human race, relentlessly cruel and brutal, absolute monsters the Taliban. An insult to humanity and to the religion they claim to represent. Absolutely despicable.&rdquo;\r\nTaliban had formalized a sweeping 90-page criminal code, signed by its supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada. Under&nbsp; the Taliban&rsquo;s new penal code, domestic violence by a husband is largely permitted under certain conditions. A husband may beat his wife, but punishment only applies if the assault is done with a stick and causes severe injury, with the burden of proof falling on the woman.\r\nMeanwhile, a woman could reportedly face up to three months in jail if she leaves her husband&rsquo;s home without permission and refuses to return upon his request. The code further states that relatives who shelter her in such situations may also be considered to have committed a crime.\r\nThere are&nbsp; many such laws passed by the Taliban in Afghanistan.&nbsp;

Swara Bhasker blasts Taliban

Swara Bhasker takes on Taliban

Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan new poster out, Promo to be soon, It is known that Super Star Rajinikanth and Universal Hero Kamal Haasan are coming together for a multi starrer and it will be helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar of Jailer fame.

Of late, the makers have been teasing fans and movie lovers with the posters in the runup to the promo. The makers couple of minutes back came up with a new poster and it showed only the hands of two men clad in full-sleeve leather jackets, a gold watch and a ring, the visual leans heavily into a vintage aesthetic.

The caption, &lsquo;cool retro swag&rsquo;, hints at the tone the makers are setting for this much-anticipated project. The poster came up with the caption " Some Men Set Rules, Some Men Just Rule"

This gets a feeling that Kamal and Rajini will sort a new retro look for the project. The promo will be out tomorrow at 12.07 PM. Anirudh Ravichander is the music director for the film bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Red Giant Movies and Raaj Kumar Films International.

KH X RK New Poster Out 

Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan new poster out Promo to be soon

<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie aka Pookie (2026) Movie: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nVijay Antony, Manchu Lakshmi\'s Tamil film Pookie is releasing in Telugu as Bookie. The film is helmed by Ganesh Chandra. The film\'s OTT rights are yet to be finalised. Let us see what Bookie offered to movie lovers.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie (2026) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nBookie story revolves around a young couple who witness turbulence in their relationship and how they deal with them. Kailash (Ajay Dishan) and Aazhi (Dhanusha) suddenly experience their relationship hit the rock after few years and this lands them in a situation as to whether to continue with the relation or move forward parting ways.\r\nHow they react and what decision they take and what role Kailash\'s father (Pandiarajan) and others played form rest of the narration.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie (2026) Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nAjay Dishan came up with a natural and realistic performance. He emoted and expressed well delivering dialogues with ease and giving a relatable feeling to the viewers. Dhanusha performed well as per the situation and did justice to her role. However at times, her role looked exaggerated due to the chracterisation.\r\nParthiban did full justice to the role of the lead actor\'s father. Others performed according to their roles.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie (2026) Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nBookie story is penned by Puthiya Parthi and is helmed by Ganesh Chandra. He tried to entertain youngsters with a Gen Z story and used many Gen Z lingos to connect chords with them. But in the process he failed to realise that one cannot differentiate between Romance categorising it into Gen Z or Older generation.\r\nHe tried to highlight the purity in love in the older genderation compared to that of immoral values of gen z relationships but sperations and parting of ways have been prevalent in the society since longtime. The screenplay is linear and treads in a predictable fashion and in the end however failed to justify the reunison of the leadpair.\r\nThe film lacked the emotions and everything turns artificial as the director stayed away from the ground reality. He spent the entire first half on how the lead pair deal with the breakup and here he tried to impresses Gen Z with jargons like binge watching, stress shopping and stress eating. But he failed to live in the reality. Both the lead pair characters turned out to be artificial bereft of any emotions. Much to the disappointment of all, the so called interval bang fell flat.\r\nHe passed most of the time and the second half with flashbacks. Instead of increasing the interest levels, these turned out to be patient testers. Ganesh Chandra\'s writing turned out to be lazy and he thought it was casual and interesting. Sadly, he failed to understand the meaning and thought process of Gen Z and he confined himself to use it as jargons.\r\nThe music for the film is tuned by Vijay Antony. Though songs didnot make much impact, he added value to the narration with his background music. Ganesh Chandra himself handled the cinematography and he captured the visuals in an appealing and beautiful manner. The editing of Vijay Antony could have been far better as there are scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are ok. Production values are fine.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie Movie: Advantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Performances</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">BGM</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie Movie: Disadvantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Artificial Elements</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Missing Emotions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie aka Pookie (2026) Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Bookie turns out to be soulless Gen Z love story. Ganesh Chandra tried to attract movie lovers with a relatable love story of the current generation, but much to the disappointment of all everything turns artificial and lacked the emotions and soul that is vital for any romantic entertainer. His story telling lacked the creativity and novelty for all the talk of genx jargons. His screenplay and direction failed to inspire confidence. Considering all these aspects,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Bookie aka Pookie.

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