TECH COMPARING

The controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj continues to intensify. A public interest litigation (PIL) has now been filed before the Punjab and Haryana High Court, challenging the sudden removal of the film from streaming platform Zee5 and seeking its restoration across the country. The PIL has been filed by Sharwan Singh, with the Union Government, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), the Punjab Government, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, and ZEE5 named as respondents. The petition questions why the film, which is based on the life and work of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Kalra, was removed from the platform without any judicial, legal, or government directive. Filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the petition argues that the removal of Satluj infringes upon the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. It further contends that the explanation citing only "current circumstances" is vague and fails to specify...

After delivering the cult musical romance Aashiqui 2, Malang, Ludo and Metro… In Dino, producer Bhushan Kumar reunites with Aditya Roy Kapur for an all-new cinematic experience. Joining them is director Milap Milan Zaveri, fresh off the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, as the trio comes together for an intense, violent, and deeply emotional musical love story. Blending powerful romance, high-octane action, and a soul-stirring soundtrack, the yet-untitled film promises to present love in its most passionate and raw form. Backed by T-Series, the film is being mounted on a grand scale and is set to offer audiences a compelling theatrical experience. On coming back together once again, producer Bhushan Kumar said, “Our association with Aditya goes back many years and has given us films that audiences continue to love. From Aashiqui 2 to Metro… In Dino, every collaboration has been special in its own way. We share a great creative comfort, and I’m happy we’re coming together once again...

Sometime back, we informed viewers that Thalapathy Vijay’s last film, Jana Nayagan, has finally been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after a seven-month struggle that dominated the headlines at regular intervals. In this article, we'll focus on the cuts given to the action entertainer. To begin with, the visuals of Dr B R Ambedkar on the cover page of a book were asked to be modified. However, there's no change to the duration of the scene. The dialogue ‘Ambedkar sattam…TVK sattam’ was asked to be replaced. Also, the word ‘TVK’, which stands for Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has been either muted or modified, wherever used in the film. Further, the visuals of the Indian flag falling on the ground were asked to be deleted. The words 'Bhagavatham', 'Ranganathar' and two abusive words were asked to be muted. The word 'Om' was removed wherever uttered and the same applies to the words, 'New India', which were ...

The makers of The Vvaan have officially announced a new theatrical release date for their upcoming folklore fantasy, while also unveiling a brand-new poster that offers audiences another look into the film's mysterious universe. Headlined by Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia, the film is now scheduled to arrive in cinemas on September 25, 2026. The newly released poster has already sparked conversations on social media with its striking visual design. Captured from a dramatic top-view perspective, the artwork features a lone, warrior-like figure standing between a circling bull and a tiger. Rich in symbolism, the poster hints at the central conflict that will drive the narrative while adding another layer of intrigue to the film's folklore-inspired setting. The imagery has drawn attention for its scale, intricate detailing and the sense of mystery surrounding the story. Positioned as a large-scale theatrical spectacle, The Vvaan aims to bring Indian folklore to the big sc...

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...