TECH COMPARING

On July 8, 2026, Prime Video announced the streaming premiere of Dug Dug, the acclaimed satirical comedy, directed and written by Ritwik Pareek. Produced under the banner of Bottle Rocket Pictures, led by Prerna Pareek and Ritwik Pareek and executive produced by industry heavyweights Anurag Kashyap, Nikkhil Advani, Vikramaditya Motwane and Vasan Bala, the film is now streaming on Prime Video across 200+ territories, taking its uniquely original and thought-provoking story to audiences worldwide, following its celebrated festival run and critical appreciation during its release. Starring Altaf Khan, Gaurav Soni, and Yogendra Singh in lead roles, alongside Durga Lal Saini, Hemant Sharma, Jagdish Prasad Tak, Raju Gujjar, and Priyanka Khandekar in pivotal supporting roles, Dug Dug transforms an improbable incident into a sharp reflection on society's relationship with belief and blind faith, blending absurdist humour with incisive social commentary through a premise that is as unconve...

Shah Rukh Khan means big, bigger and biggest. As the superstar gears up to make a comeback to the big screen after 3-long years with the Siddharth Anand directed King, the excitement is sky-rocketing on a day-to-day basis. The film went on floors in May 2025, and the shoot is expected to be wrapped up by August 2026. Through the 1 year and 3 months, the team of King has extensively shot the film all across the world for about 150+ days, with some of the biggest stunt teams of the world. The action design of the film also requires state-of-art VFX, which is being done by Shah Rukh Khan's own company, Red Chillies Entertainment. With 6 months to go for the release, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that King is set to become the most expensive film of Shah Rukh Khan's career, surpassing his previous best Jawan. "Shah Rukh Khan always believes in delivering an uncompromised product to the audience. King started-off as an action thriller, but the ambition of SRK and Si...

Tax compliance technology company KDK Software has launched a new brand campaign featuring actor Boman Irani, highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence and cloud-based platforms in simplifying compliance for businesses and tax professionals. The campaign focuses on how digital tools are changing the way organisations manage compliance, as businesses increasingly deal with GST, TDS, Income Tax filings, regulatory reporting and other statutory requirements through connected digital systems. KDK Software, which has been operating in the tax technology space for over two decades, says it currently serves more than 1.5 lakh users and facilitates over 80 lakh tax returns annually across India. Speaking about the company's latest initiative, Kapil Goyal, Founder and Managing Director of KDK Software, said compliance today extends beyond filing returns and has become an important part of business operations. "Compliance is no longer a periodic activity that sits on the...

Kangana Ranaut's upcoming film Queen 2 has reportedly become the centre of a legal dispute shortly after completing production. Phantom Studios has moved the Bombay High Court with a Rs 250 crore lawsuit against JioStar, alleging that the film is an unauthorised sequel to the 2014 hit Queen and infringes upon the intellectual property rights associated with the original film. The sequel reportedly reunites Kangana Ranaut with filmmaker Vikas Bahl and recently wrapped filming. The project is now believed to be in post-production ahead of its planned release. Phantom Studios alleges intellectual property infringement According to a report by Mid-Day, Phantom Studios claims it owns 50 per cent of the intellectual property rights to Queen, including the rights to develop any sequels or derivative works based on the film. The production house has alleged that it never granted permission for Queen 2 to be developed and has therefore challenged the project in court. The publication quote...

Actor Neha Dhupia is all set to mark a major milestone in her career as her first international feature film, 52 Blue, gears up to open the prestigious London Indian Film Festival with its European premiere at BFI Southbank on July 9. The film has received an overwhelmingly positive response for Neha’s striking transformation and powerful performance. Audiences and critics alike have praised the emotional depth of the film, making 52 Blue one of the most anticipated showcases at the festival this year. Adding to the excitement, globally celebrated football icon Lionel Messi is also associated with the film, further amplifying international attention around the project. The film’s global appeal, coupled with its emotionally rich storytelling, has made it a standout title on the festival circuit. Neha Dhupia will be attending the grand premiere in London alongside acclaimed actor Adil Hussain and the ensemble cast of the film. The premiere is expected to draw international cinema lovers...

The controversy surrounding Punjab 95, now titled Satluj, has taken another dramatic turn. Soon after the film briefly premiered on the OTT platform Zee5 before being taken down, the Diljit Dosanjh-led drama has reportedly surfaced on multiple social media platforms, with pirated links circulating widely online. The film's sudden removal from the streaming platform sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many questioning the circumstances surrounding its withdrawal. Soon after, clips and alleged full versions of the film began appearing across various online platforms, making the film accessible through unauthorised channels. The leak has also triggered a wave of reactions from netizens, many of whom expressed disappointment over not being able to watch the film through its official release. Several users have voiced support for the film online, arguing that its repeated release hurdles have only intensified public curiosity. Others have linked the controversy to the f...