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The countdown for Mirzapur: The Movie has officially begun. After generating considerable excitement with its teaser, the makers are now preparing to unveil the film's official trailer on August 11, offering fans a deeper look into the much-awaited cinematic adaptation of one of India's most popular crime franchises. The teaser, which marked the franchise's transition from streaming to the big screen, introduced audiences to the return of several fan-favourite characters while hinting at an all-new chapter packed with action, drama and power struggles. With the trailer launch now around the corner, anticipation surrounding the film has only grown stronger. According to sources, the trailer will be launched at a special event in the presence of the film's principal cast. It is expected to provide audiences with their most comprehensive glimpse yet into the scale, conflicts and cinematic treatment of the Mirzapur universe before the film arrives in theatres. A source clo...

Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming action thriller King continues to generate buzz, with fresh rumours about its storyline and characters surfacing almost every week. The latest speculation claimed that actor Raghav Juyal would portray the younger version of one of the film's principal antagonists. However, the actor has now dismissed the reports, calling them "completely false." Raghav, who is currently seen in Bhai Tera Star Hai and is also part of King, addressed the rumours during a recent interview while teasing that the film's story is unlike anything audiences have been speculating. Raghav Juyal calls the reports “absolutely false” Speaking to Movie Talkies, Raghav was asked about rumours surrounding his character in the Siddharth Anand directorial. Without revealing details about his role, the actor made it clear that the circulating reports were inaccurate. Responding to claims that he would play a younger version of a villain, Raghav said, "Yeh bilkul, sara...

The Bombay High Court has restrained media organisations and online platforms from referring to Aashirwad, the iconic bungalow once owned by late superstar Rajesh Khanna, as "haunted", "cursed" or "unlucky". The interim order came after businessman Shashi Shetty, the current owner of the property, argued that such descriptions were defamatory and affected his right to live peacefully. Justice Arif S Doctor passed the ad-interim order on July 24, observing that the allegations made against the property were, at first glance, defamatory and infringed upon the plaintiff's fundamental right to live with dignity. The case was filed by businessman Shashi Shetty, who now owns the property where Aashirwad once stood. Although the original bungalow was demolished nearly a decade ago, Shetty retained the name Aashirwad after constructing a new four-storey family residence on the same plot. According to court proceedings, Shetty approached the High Court after c...

Singer Adnan Sami has given fans an exciting update about Akshay Kumar's upcoming untitled film. The musician recently revealed that he has recorded a song for the project and shared a glimpse from the recording studio on social media. Taking to Instagram, Adnan posted a picture featuring himself alongside director Anees Bazmee and music composer Anand Raaj Anand. The trio appeared to be in high spirits as they posed together after the recording session. Adnan Sami Shares Recording Studio Update Sharing the picture, Adnan wrote, "Just recorded a lovely song for an upcoming film of @akshaykumar, directed by the incredible @aneesbazmee with music composed by the fabulous @anandraajanandofficial. We had a blast during the recording session!" While he did not reveal further details about the song, his post confirmed his association with the much-awaited project, adding to the anticipation surrounding the film. About Akshay Kumar's next with Anees Bazmee The yet-untitled...

Salman Khan has added to the buzz surrounding Amazon Prime Video's reality series Alliance after being spotted on the show's sets. While there has been no official confirmation about the purpose of his visit, videos of the superstar arriving at the location have surfaced on social media, prompting speculation that he may be making a special appearance on the reality show. Alliance has emerged as one of the most talked-about reality series in recent weeks, thanks to its mix of celebrity contestants, unexpected twists, and emotional moments. Among its prominent participants is actor-filmmaker Sohail Khan, who had earlier admitted that stepping into the world of reality television was something he was initially hesitant about. The show recently witnessed one of its most emotional phases after Sohail's former wife, Seema Sajdeh, entered Alliance as a wildcard contestant. Her entry attracted considerable attention, offering viewers a glimpse into the former couple's present...

In recent times, very few films have managed to generate as much excitement as Ramayana. The promotional campaign began nearly a year and a half before its release, in July 2025. Since then, the makers have organised events across the world, with several more expected to follow. Finally, the keenly awaited trailer was unveiled online on the morning of July 30. Bollywood Hungama got a sneak peek at the promo 10 days earlier at a multiplex in Mumbai, and it was evident that the experience was on another level when viewed on the big screen in 3D. The earlier promotional asset focused on Lord Rama, played by Ranbir Kapoor, while the trailer introduces several other characters. However, the character which dominates the proceedings is Ravana, played by Yash. The trailer opens with him, and the manner in which he has been presented is sure to amaze viewers. His ferocious avatar and action sequences particularly stand out. Several actors have portrayed Ravana in the past, but Yash’s interpre...

Sanjay Leela Bhansali has never been one to follow convention, and it appears that the filmmaker is once again preparing to redefine how audiences are introduced to one of his most anticipated projects. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, will not begin its promotional campaign with a conventional teaser or motion poster. According to an independent industry source, Bhansali is personally overseeing the creation of a special promotional asset that is expected to offer audiences their first glimpse into the world of the film. The makers are eyeing August for the unveiling, which is expected to mark the official beginning of the film's promotional campaign. "The makers are taking a rather unconventional route with Love & War. Instead of a standard promotional launch, they are developing a special asset that will serve as the audience's first introduction to the film. Conceived as an immersiv...