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The teaser of Mirzapur: The Movie recently gave audiences their first glimpse of the franchise's transition from streaming to the big screen. As discussions continue around how the series' signature violence and strong language will translate to theatres, director Gurmmeet Singh has shared that the makers are developing the film with an Adults Only certification in mind. Speaking about the certification process, Singh said the team has tried to retain the essence of Mirzapur while working within the Central Board of Film Certification's (CBFC) guidelines. "We're targeting an Adults Only certification straight away. Then, of course, the CBFC has its own guidelines regarding language, what we can say, and what we can't. We've tried to manage that and strike the right balance." Director believes audiences are open to mature storytelling Singh also said he believes audiences have become more receptive to films made for mature viewers, allowing filmmakers ...

A few days remain before the release of the Ramayana trailer, and excitement is tremendous. Yesterday, we reported that a 4-minute-15-second-long trailer of Ramayana was cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on July 15 with a 'U' certificate. Now, we bring to you some exciting details of the trailer launch event that would take place at San Diego Comic-Con. San Diego Comic-Con is the world’s largest annual pop culture and comic book convention. On July 23, the trailer of Ramayana will be screened at the prestigious event in the presence of the film’s team. The panel will be held from 3:15 pm to 4:15 pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time), which translates to 3:45 am to 4:45 am IST (Indian Standard Time) on Friday, July 24. According to the official website of San Diego Comic-Con, producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari will be joined by 'international superstars Ranbir Kapoor (Rama) and Yash (Ravana)'. The website further states that 'The pan...

A few days remain before the release of the Ramayana trailer, and excitement is tremendous. Today, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed the trailer and in this article, Bollywood Hungama will share interesting information about the same. The CBFC passed the Ramayana trailer today, July 15, with a ‘U’ certificate. Since the film’s release is more than 3 months away, many would assume that it’ll be a short promo, lasting less than 2 ½ minutes or 3 minutes. However, that’s not the case. The run time of the trailer is a whopping 4 minutes and 15 seconds. The website of CBFC lists two entries for the Ramayana trailer. One is called 'Trailer - Ramayana 3D' and the other is called 'Theatrical Trailer - Ramayana 3D'. The former is 4 minutes and 15 seconds long, while the duration of the latter is 4 minutes. It now remains to be seen which one drops digitally. This will be the third asset that would be released by the makers of Ramayana. The introduction asset ...

The makers of Haiwaan have unveiled the much-awaited first-look posters of the upcoming thriller, offering audiences their first glimpse into the dark and suspense-filled world created by acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan. Featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in lead roles, the posters hint at a gripping narrative packed with mystery, psychological tension and an unsettling atmosphere. Backed by KVN Productions and Thespian Films, the film promises an intense cinematic experience, with the first look setting a chilling tone for what is expected to be one of the most anticipated thrillers of 2026. Apart from Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, Haiwaan also stars Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar in pivotal roles, adding to the film's ensemble cast.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) Directed by Priyadarshan, the thriller marks the coming together of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan on the big screen, raising expectations ...

Earlier this year, Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that Ravi Kishan plays a critical role in the Kartik Aaryan-starrer Naagzilla, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba of Fukrey fame and backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain’s Mahaveer Jain Films. Now, its producer Mahaveer Jain has confirmed that the veteran actor is indeed part of this much-awaited film. Mahaveer Jain told Bollywood Hungama, “It was a treat to work with Ravi Kishan. He’s a fine actor and a thorough professional. He plays a very unique character in the film. His character is quite wacky and he upped the madness level by many notches with his performance.” Mahaveer Jain further said, “He and Kartik Aaryan have both worked together for the first time and we had a blast on set.’’ Ravi Kishan is currently on a roll. His performance in Laapataa Ladies (2024) took him to another level. His web series, Maamla Legal Hai, was quite appreciated and its second season, which released ea...

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Mumbai resident challenging the approvals granted for the renovation of Mannat, the seaside Bandra bungalow belonging to actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan, according to a report by NDTV India. The court observed that homeowners are free to renovate their properties as long as they follow the law. The petitioner had contended that the statutory approvals required for the project, along with environmental norms, had not been followed. Petitioner argued clearance from environment ministry was needed Senior counsel Shoaib Alam, representing the petitioner, argued that clearance from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change was necessary for the project and that the alleged violations were still ongoing. He said such approval becomes mandatory for projects that cost more than Rs 5 crores. During the hearing, the bench raised questions about the petitioner’s intent behind the plea. Chief Justice Surya Kant noted ...