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Filmmaker and actor Tigmanshu Dhulia has shared his views on the storytelling in Dhurandhar duology, questioning the film's plot while discussing what he sees as a growing dependence on familiar templates in the Hindi film industry. Speaking at an event organised by the Editors Guild of India, Dhulia also linked the trend to what he described as “extreme capitalism”. Without commenting on the film's box-office performance, Dhulia questioned whether the basic premise of Dhurandhar qualifies as a story. The Ranveer Singh-led action thriller revolves around an undercover spy who travels to Pakistan and takes on its networks. “But if you ask about his story, you won't be able to tell the story of Dhurandhar. There is a man who is an undercover spy, he goes to Pakistan and creates a ruckus there. This is not a story,” Dhulia said. Tigmanshu Dhulia on changing film templates Dhulia went on to discuss what he believes is a larger problem with contemporary filmmaking. According to...

The controversy surrounding the use of Rajasthani rapper Rapperiya Baalam’s song ‘Shoorveer’ in Mirzapur: The Movie has been addressed after the track’s label, Trouper Records, confirmed that the song was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment for use in the film. The clarification comes shortly after Rapperiya Baalam raised concerns over the song’s inclusion in a sequence featuring gangsters. The artist had alleged that ‘Shoorveer’, which he created as a tribute to Maharana Pratap, was used without his permission or credit.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Trouper Records (@trouper_records) Trouper Records confirms official licensing Amid the questions surrounding the song’s usage and copyright, Trouper Records has clarified that the track was officially licensed to Excel Entertainment for in-film use in Mirzapur: The Movie. The label also congratulated the team behind the film, effectively putting the licensing matter to rest. The clarification address...

For centuries, the Shrimad Bhagavatam, also known as the Bhagavata Mahapurana, has remained one of the most revered sacred texts through which the life, teachings, and divine nature of Lord Krishna have been understood. As anticipation builds around its upcoming live action adaptation, brought to the screens by Sagar Pictures Entertainment (SPE), and developed by Akash Sagar Chopra and Amrit Sagar Chopra, the upcoming franchise builds on the storytelling legacy of the Dr Ramanand Sagar behind the iconic yesteryear TV show Ramayan and several landmark adaptations of Indian epics. The teaser poster of Shrimad Bhagavatam Part One is set to be unveiled on September 10. Marking a new chapter for SPE, the Shrimad Bhagavatam is being developed as an ambitious seven-film theatrical saga inspired by one of India's most cherished spiritual narratives. While details of Part One remain under wraps, the unique teaser poster will offer audiences an early glimpse into the project's distincti...

Sajid Nadiadwala’s production company, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Private Limited, has leased two commercial office units in Mumbai’s Andheri West to Rhea and Dia Enterprises Pvt Ltd. The lease has been signed for a period of 28 months, with the total rent payable over the tenure amounting to approximately Rs 2.46 crores, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The lease commenced on August 1, 2026, while the agreement was registered on September 1, 2026. As per the documents, the initial monthly licence fee for the two office units has been fixed at Rs 8,26,875. The transaction also includes a security deposit of Rs 30 lakhs. The registered documents do not mention the total area of the leased premises. The offices are located on the eighth floor of Lotus Grandeur, a commercial building in Andheri West. The premises also come with two car parking spaces. Andheri West, particularly the Veera Desai Road area, is known for its mix of corporate offices...

After impressing audiences in Tu Yaa Main (2026), Shanaya Kapoor will next be seen in Student Of The Year 3. Bollywood Hungama has now learned some interesting details about the upcoming venture, backed by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “To begin with, while Student Of The Year (2012) and Student Of The Year 2 (2019) were films, the third installment of Student Of The Year will be a web series. Secondly, the first two parts were candyfloss and light-hearted entertainers. Student Of The Year 3, meanwhile, is in an altogether different space.” The source explained, “Student Of The Year 3 is darker, edgier and far more intense than the previous two instalments. Tonally, it is being envisioned as a Class-meets-Euphoria kind of show — blending the privileged, high-pressure world of young students, complicated friendships and relationships seen in Netflix’s Indian series Class with the bold, provocative and emotionally turbulent treatment associated ...

The Yash led Toxic has emerged as a disaster of epic proportions, with losses for the makers crossing all barriers. As per industry estimates, the team is looking at a loss of Rs. 300 crores on the gangster drama led by Yash, which is the biggest of all time for a feature film in India. To add to the issues, the digital rights of Toxic are yet unsold. "The Toxic team had an offer of Rs. 150 crores from a leading platform, but the demand from the team was a lot higher, north of Rs. 200 crores. Yash was confident that the film would do blockbuster business in theatres, and that in turn, would boost the post-theatrical OTT prices to Rs. 200 crore plus. But the results are exactly opposite, as the digital players are now offering an amount as low as Rs. 30 crore for the post-theatrical streaming rights for all languages. The biggest offer has come from Zee 5," a source told Bollywood Hungama in confidence. The satellite recovery is expected to be almost nil owing to the largely ...