TECH COMPARING

This week will see the release of not just Alpha, Baby Do Die Do and Minions & Monsters but also the Gujarati film, Karma Nu Rahasyam. Gujarati cinema is usually associated with family-friendly themes and stories. But Karma Nu Rahasyam is an exception. It’s a rare film from the regional industry to feature characters mouthing abuses. Interestingly, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has not even asked for cuts while passing the film. Karma Nu Rahasyam is inspired by shocking true stories and stars Uttsav Naik, Prince Limbadia, Bansi Rajput, Naisarg Mistry, Zankhana Patel, Makrand, Arvind Vegda and Sapna Vyas. It is produced by Karan Singh Tomar and directed by Asif Silavat. In the trailer, one can see characters mouthing ‘B******e’, ‘B*******d’ and ‘f*****g’. According to Gujarati industry insiders, this is probably the first Gujarati film to do so. The CBFC passed the film with an ‘A’ certificate and asked for a few modifications. The makers were asked to insert a dis...

Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama was the first one to inform readers that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has passed Alpha with a U/A 16+ certificate. In this article, we’ll exclusively focus on the cuts given to the Alia Bhatt-Sharvari starrer. The good news is that the CBFC's Examining Committee have asked for very few modifications. To begin with, the makers were asked to redraft the disclaimer at the beginning of the film. Subtitles were inserted for all the songs. The producers, Yash Raj Films (YRF), were also asked to mention the opening cards and end scrolls in the applied language, that is, Hindi. Now coming to the cuts. Visuals in a scene in the first half of Alpha were reduced and replaced with alternative visuals. However, no detail was provided about these visuals. A similar cut was done in another point in the first half as well. In the second half, the visuals of multiple stabbings were asked to be reduced and replaced with alternative visuals. Lastly, a f...

The newly announced Bollywood action entertainer Chauhaan has run into immediate controversy following its announcement. Directed by Neeraj Yadav and starring actor Ajay Devgn, the project has drawn sharp criticism from the Kshatriya Parishad. The organization issued a formal press release to express its deep dissatisfaction with the thematic direction of the upcoming film. Allegations of communal politics and distortion In a strongly worded official statement, the group targeted both the filmmaker and the lead actor. The group announced that it "strongly condemns the recent attempt by Neeraj Yadav and actor Ajay Devgn to appropriate the Chauhan clan name for contemporary communal politics." The organization underscored the historical significance of the lineage, asserting, "The Chauhans are a historic Rajput (Kshatriya) lineage whose legacy belongs to history, not to partisan campaigns or manufactured media controversies." The organization expressed disappointmen...

The fearless Shivani Shivaji Roy is back! Sony MAX proudly presents the World Television Premiere of Mardaani 3 on July 18, at 8 PM bringing viewers the next chapter of India’s most celebrated female cop franchise headlined by Rani Mukerji. As the home of blockbuster entertainers and compelling storytelling, Sony MAX showcases a film that has redefined the action thriller genre and inspired millions with its bold storytelling, powerful performances and unforgettable protagonist. After winning hearts across the country and emerging as one of the most talked-about thrillers of the year, Mardaani 3 now comes to its largest audience on television. Fearless, relentless and uncompromising, Shivani Shivaji Roy has become one of Indian Cinema’s most memorable and admired characters. Her courage, determination and unwavering pursuit of justice embody the kind of bold storytelling that Sony MAX has long championed. Through its "Deewana Bana De" philosophy, Sony MAX continues to bring ...

CineNow, the pioneering film and entertainment investment platform, today announced that acclaimed media entrepreneur, producer and industry leader Siddharth Roy Kapur has associated with the company as Principal Advisor to the Founding Team. As CineNow advances its Rs 1,350-crores structured Film IP investment platform, Siddharth Roy Kapur will provide strategic guidance on content investment opportunities, industry partnerships, platform expansion and long-term value creation. His association with CineNow marks an important milestone in the company’s journey to establish film and content intellectual property as a credible institutional asset class while building the financial infrastructure for the next phase of growth in India’s entertainment industry. Commenting on the development, Rohit Dalmia, Chairman and Managing Director, CineNow, said: "India’s media and entertainment industry is entering a defining decade. Consumption has scaled dramatically, content is increasingly b...

Acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli is gearing up to resume shooting for Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran. As per the latest buzz, the production is scheduled to intensify starting July 7 in Hyderabad. The upcoming schedule will focus on filming one of the most demanding and significant segments of the movie: a massive war set-piece. Hyderabad set to host a Varanasi battle sequence According to a report by Mid-Day, the scale of this specific sequence is completely unprecedented, surpassing even the grand standards previously established by Rajamouli. The sequence will feature the film's leading man, Mahesh Babu, alongside a massive crowd of 3,500 junior artists. Preparations for this complex shoot have already been underway for several weeks to ensure everything runs smoothly. The reports of resuming the shoot come after the filmmaker captivated global audiences at La Cinémathèque Française in Paris. On June 27, he showcased the very fir...