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Prakash Raj on his name being deleted from voter list amid SIR; says, “Game on”

Actor Prakash Raj, a vocal critic of the BJP, claimed on Tuesday that he was among the 65 lakh voters whose names have been deleted from the Bangalore constituency amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Karnataka. Bengaluru has emerged as the biggest concern in the state’s SIR exercise, with nearly half the city’s electors currently falling under the ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead and Others) category during the house-to-house enumeration process. In a video message on Instagram, Prakash Raj said, “Dear friends, saathiyon, I want to share a joke with you, I am one of the 65 lakh voters whose voter right has been deleted from Bangalore constituency after SIR, nice joke, no. I was born in this constituency, I lived in this constituency, I had my schooling, college, theatre and for your kind information I was an MP candidate of this constituency, too. Well the joke is nice. Game on.” In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, the actor had contested as an Inde...
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Shraddha Kapoor starrer Eetha gets new release date; Laxman Utekar directorial to hit theatres on December 4, 2026

Shraddha Kapoor starrer Eetha has locked a new theatrical release date. The upcoming film, directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Laxman Utekar and Karishma Sharma, will now arrive in cinemas on December 4, 2026. The makers officially announced the revised release date, putting an end to speculation around the film's theatrical schedule. Earlier, Eetha was scheduled to release on August 28. Bollywood Hungama was the first to reveal that the makers are keen on changing the release date of the film. In July, in a report published by the portal, a source was quoted saying, “The producers – Maddock Films – are wondering whether to prepone the release or postpone. However, it is clear that they don’t plan to bring the film on the original release date – August 28. In a few days, they are expected to make an official announcement on the change of release date.” Announcing the new date, the makers shared in a statement, ‘After the teaser broke all records, the team behin...
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EXCLUSIVE: Ram Gopal Varma’s Police Company full cast revealed; Director reunites with his Satya actors

Bollywood Hungama exclusively revealed yesterday that Ram Gopal Varma is set to direct Police Company, with Sanam Teri Kasam actor Harshvardhan Rane attached to play Mumbai’s legendary encounter specialist Daya Nayak. Both the director and actor have since confirmed the development on their respective social media handles while also sharing further details about the project. Now, Bollywood Hungama has learned that RGV has assembled an ensemble cast for the action crime drama. While Harshvardhan Rane will essay the role of Daya Nayak, sources say Fardeen Khan has been roped in to portray one of his colleagues and a key member of the specialised police squad at the heart of the narrative. Soundarya Sharma, previously seen in films like Meeruthiya Gangsters and Housefull 5, will play the female lead opposite Rane. The director has also enlisted three of his favourite actors from his 1998 classic Satya, Paresh Rawal, Saurabh Shukla and Makarand Deshpande for pivotal supporting roles. Prod...
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EXCLUSIVE: Batwara 1947 vs Awarapan 2 show-sharing TUSSLE begins; distributor of Sunny Deol-starrer asks for ALL shows in single-screens; Spider-Man’s rock-steady run complicates the battle

The trade and industry are gearing up for one of the biggest box-office clashes of the season, with Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2 set to arrive in cinemas this Friday, August 14. With just four days to go for release, moviegoers and exhibitors were expecting advance bookings to open today, Monday, August 10. However, bookings are yet to commence, and Bollywood Hungama has learned that a disagreement over show sharing has led to the delay. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “PVR Inox Pictures, the distributors of Batwara 1947, have demanded all the shows in single-screen cinemas. This has put single-screen exhibitors in a difficult position because if they agree to the demand, they won’t be able to screen Awarapan 2 at all. And just like Batwara 1947, Awarapan 2 is also expected to appeal strongly to the mass audience. Meanwhile, the distributors of Awarapan 2 are open to sharing shows in single-screen theatres.” The source continued, “PVR Inox Pictures has also asked for seven shows...
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EXCLUSIVE: Ram Gopal Varma to direct Harshvardhan Rane in Police Company, based on Daya Nayak’s life

After the upcoming horror comedy “Police Station Mein Bhoot”, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Genelia Deshmukh, Ram Gopal Varma is once again delving into the gritty world of Mumbai’s crime underbelly. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that RGV is next directing “Sanam Teri Kasam” actor Harshvardhan Rane in the T-Series-backed crime thriller, titled “Police Company”. The film is based on the life of former Mumbai encounter specialist Daya Nayak and will chronicle his extraordinary journey from fleeing a small village in Mangalore to climbing the ranks of the Mumbai Police. It will trace his eventful life and career as he carried out dozens of underworld elimination operations during his three-decade-long career. This is believed to be a passion project for Varma, who has been attempting to make a biopic on Daya Nayak for years. With T-Series backing the project and Harshvardhan attached to play the lead, the film has recently regained momentum and is officially back on track. Pre-...
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Excel Entertainment turns 25: Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani announce Excel Origins to back filmmakers under 30

As Excel Entertainment marks 25 years in the Hindi film industry, co-founders Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar have announced Excel Origins, an initiative aimed at discovering and supporting a new generation of filmmakers. Sidhwani and Akhtar announced the initiative through their social media posts, looking back at the journey that began with Dil Chahta Hai. The 2001 film, which marked Farhan Akhtar’s directorial debut, went on to become an influential coming-of-age film and established Excel Entertainment’s interest in backing fresh voices. Reflecting on the company’s beginnings, the duo noted that they were 26 when they started Excel Entertainment. “We didn’t have all the answers but we had an idea we believed in, the courage to take risks and the tenacity to make it happen,” they said. With Excel Origins, the filmmakers now intend to extend that philosophy to emerging talent. The initiative will focus on filmmakers under 30, with the aim of identifying writers and directors with ...
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73 year old Director Shakeel Noorani arrested over alleged rape of 33 year old actor in Mumbai

Film director Shakeel Noorani, 73, has been arrested in Mumbai following a complaint filed by a 33-year-old actor, who has alleged that she was raped after being called to his residence in Malwani. According to the police complaint, Noorani allegedly invited the actor to his house on the pretext of discussing an upcoming film project. The actor has alleged that after she reached the director's residence, she was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted. The complaint further states that Noorani allegedly threatened her following the incident. Police subsequently registered a case based on the actor's allegations and arrested the filmmaker. Following his arrest, Noorani was produced before the Borivali Holiday Court. The court has reportedly remanded him to police custody until August 12, during which the police are expected to investigate the allegations and gather further evidence in the case. The allegations are currently part of an ongoing investigation, and the charges aga...
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