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Actor Varun Dhawan says he ignores online criticism over his role in Border 2, expressing confidence that his performance as a decorated soldier will speak for itself upon release.

Varun Dhawan Responds to Criticism Over 'Border 2' Role

<p>Actor Varun Dhawan says he ignores online criticism over his role in Border 2, expressing confidence that his performance as a decorated soldier will speak for itself upon release.</p>

<p>Actor Varun Dhawan, who faced online trolling over his appearance in the upcoming film Border 2, says he does not pay attention to the criticism and believes his work will speak for itself once the movie is released.</p>
<p>After the release of the film&rsquo;s song &ldquo;Ghar Kab Aaoge&rdquo;, a section of social media users criticised Dhawan&rsquo;s expressions in the track, with some questioning his performance and arguing that he does not fit the role of a soldier.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I believe you need to shut down the noise and let the work do the talking, these things keep happening but it doesn&rsquo;t matter to me. I don't work for this. What I work for, you will get to know this Friday."</p>
<p>"I believe in the film and it&rsquo;s important to make a good film. I&rsquo;m not concerned about the numbers (box office collection) and I come from a school where you let your work do the talking,&rdquo; Dhawan told reporters at a promotional event for the film on Tuesday evening.</p>
<p>A sequel to 1997 epic war film "Border", "Border 2" explores the 1971 Indo-Pak war and is fronted by Sunny Deol, who will be seen playing the role of an army officer. The new film is directed by Anurag Singh of &ldquo;Kesari&rdquo; fame.</p>
<p>In the movie, Dhawan will be playing the role of Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, a Param Vir Chakra awardee.</p>
<p>The 38-year-old actor, best known for his work in rom-coms such as &ldquo;Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania&rdquo;, &ldquo;Main Tera Hero&rdquo;, &ldquo;Jugjugg Jeeyo&rdquo; as well as dramas &ldquo;Badlapur&rdquo;, and &ldquo;October&rdquo;, said he is aware that many people believe he will not be able to pull off the role of a soldier.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I did whatever was needed for the film. It required a lot of hard work, but it was fun shooting for &lsquo;Border 2&rsquo;. I&rsquo;ve not enjoyed it so much in a long time. It was a challenge for me. People thought I may not be able to do this role but I did it and it was fun for me to do it,&rdquo; Dhawan said.</p>
<p>The makers launched &lsquo;The braves of the soil &ndash; tribute&rsquo; trailer on Tuesday evening, which was attended by Dhawan and his co-star Ahan Shetty as well as producers Bhushan Kumar and Nidhi Dutta, music composer Mithoon, and lyricist Manoj Muntashir and Colonel Sushil Kumar Dahiya, son of late PVC Hoshiar Singh Dahiya.</p>
<p>Ahan, son of Suniel Shetty who featured alongside Deol in the original film, said he has tried to give his best for &ldquo;Border 2&rdquo;. He plays the role of a naval officer.</p>
<p>&ldquo;There is a responsibility. The trend is really going crazy and all of us are enjoying it a lot. This is something that we can give back to our fans and we will do whatever we need to,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>&ldquo;And my father is commenting (on social media) because it's his son&rsquo;s film. He wants to support his son through this process. I'm very grateful to him and the entire team of the film for the support,&rdquo; Ahan said.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Border 2&rdquo;, produced by T-Series &amp; J P Dutta&rsquo;s J P Films, is set to release theatrically on Friday.</p>
<p>The film also features actors Diljit Dosanjh, Paramvir Cheema, Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Medha Rana and Anya Singh.</p>

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali defends A R Rahman, saying the composer’s comments on Bollywood work decline may have been misconstrued, while Rahman clarifies he never intended to cause pain.

Imtiaz Ali defends A R Rahman in 'communal' remark row: 'Maybe his comments have been misconstrued'

<p>Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali defends A R Rahman, saying the composer&rsquo;s comments on Bollywood work decline may have been misconstrued, while Rahman clarifies he never intended to cause pain.</p>

<p>Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has come out in support of A R Rahman amid a controversy over the music maestro&rsquo;s remarks on declining work in Bollywood and his suggestion that it could be linked to a &ldquo;communal thing&rdquo;, saying the comments may have been misconstrued.</p>
<p>The Oscar-winning composer told the BBC Asian Network in a recent interview that the volume of his work in the Hindi film industry has declined over the past eight years, suggesting it may be linked to what he described as a &ldquo;communal thing&rdquo;.</p>
<p>He also pointed to shifts in the industry&rsquo;s power structures, saying creative control has moved away from artistes. His comments triggered a debate online and within the film industry with critics questioning the basis of his observations.</p>
<p>Ali, who has frequently collaborated with Rahman for films such as "Rockstar", "Highway", "Tamasha" and most recently "Amar Singh Chamkila", said he has never felt any kind of "communal bias" in Bollywood.</p>
<p>&ldquo;No, I don't think there is a communal bias in the film industry. I've been here for a long time, and I've never seen it, and AR Rahman is one of the brightest figures that I've met in the film industry," the filmmaker told India Today.</p>
<p>&ldquo;I do not actually believe that he made all the comments that are being attributed to him, or maybe it's been misconstrued. In fact, I know that he did not say exactly what is being perceived. Also, I don't remember of a single incident where there was any communal bias or animosity,&rdquo; he added.</p>
<p>In the interview with BBC Asian Network, Rahman was asked if he faced any prejudice in the Hindi film industry when he started out in the 1990s.</p>
<p>"Maybe I didn't get to know all this stuff. Maybe God concealed all this stuff. But for me I never felt any of those, but the past eight years, maybe, because the power shift has happened," he replied.</p>
<p>"People who are not creative have the power now to decide things and this might have been a communal thing also but not in my face. It comes to me as Chinese whispers that they booked you but the music company went ahead and hired their five composers. I said, 'Oh that's great, rest for me, I can chill out with my family'," he said.</p>
<p>Among those who criticised Rahman for his comments was actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, who called him &ldquo;prejudiced and hateful&rdquo;.</p>
<p>Veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar, who has collaborated with Rahman on several projects, said he disagreed with the suggestion of communal bias.</p>
<p>As the debate intensified, Rahman issued a clarification on social media on Sunday, saying his remarks were misunderstood and that he never intended to cause pain.</p>
<p>&ldquo;India is my inspiration, my teacher and my home. I understand that intentions can sometimes be misunderstood. But my purpose has always been to uplift, honour and serve through music. I have never wished to cause pain, and I hope my sincerity is felt,&rdquo; he said.</p>

A vehicle from Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar’s security entourage was hit in Juhu after an autorickshaw, struck by a speeding Mercedes, rammed into it. The actor’s car was not involved and one person was injured.

Akshay Kumar's security vehicle involved in accident in Juhu, one injured

<p>A vehicle from Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar&rsquo;s security entourage was hit in Juhu after an autorickshaw, struck by a speeding Mercedes, rammed into it. The actor&rsquo;s car was not involved and one person was injured.</p>

<p>A car from Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar's security entourage was hit by an autorickshaw after the three-wheeler was struck by another vehicle in Mumbai's Juhu area, leaving one person injured, police said.</p>
<p>The incident occurred on Monday night near Mukteshwar Road in Juhu. The car of Kumar, who was returning home with his wife Twinkle Khanna from the airport after an overseas trip, was not involved in the collision.&nbsp;</p>
<p>According to police, the autorickshaw was hit by a speeding Mercedes car, causing it to ram into the vehicle that was part of Kumar's security entourage.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The autorickshaw driver was injured in the accident and was taken to the hospital for treatment, the police said.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Juhu police have registered a case of rash and negligent driving against the Mercedes driver.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Further investigation is underway, they said.&nbsp;</p>

IMPPA urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene after “Dhurandhar” was banned in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia despite CBFC certification, citing suppression of freedom of expression.

IMPPA Urges PM Modi to Resolve 'Dhurandhar' Ban in Mideast

<p>IMPPA urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene after &ldquo;Dhurandhar&rdquo; was banned in UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia despite CBFC certification, citing suppression of freedom of expression.</p>

<p>The Indian Motion Picture Producers&rsquo; Association (IMPPA) has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene on the "unilateral" ban on Hindi film "Dhurandhar" in the United Arab Emirates and several other Middle Eastern countries, terming the move a suppression of freedom of expression.</p>
<p>In a letter addressed to the prime minister, the IMPPA said the film has been banned in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia despite receiving certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).</p>
<p>"We earnestly appeal to your kind self to intervene regarding the unilateral and uncalled for ban imposed on the film &lsquo;Dhurandhar&rsquo; by the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Our member producer has made this film and has released the same after getting certification by the Central Board of Film Certification and the ban imposed by the above countries is a suppression of the freedom of expression of our member as the film has emerged as one of the biggest hits in Indian cinema," the letter read.</p>
<p>The letter follows reports last month stating that &ldquo;Dhurandhar&rdquo; has been banned in the Gulf.</p>
<p>Written and directed by Aditya Dhar of "Uri: The Surgical Strike" fame, "Dhurandhar" is a high-octane spy thriller and features Ranveer Singh in the lead role. The film follows covert intelligence operations set against a backdrop of geopolitical and terror events like Kandahar plane hijack, 2001 Parliament Attack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks.</p>
<p>The film, which has led to polarising reactions from many critics and people in India, is mostly set in Lyari town of Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles.</p>
<p>The IMPPA, which described itself as the country&rsquo;s largest and oldest producers&rsquo; association, said India shares friendly relations and regular business engagement with the countries concerned across multiple sectors.</p>
<p>"We therefore humbly request that the Government of India take up this matter with the concerned authorities in these countries and make efforts to ensure that freedom of expression is respected and the ban is revoked at the earliest. We shall be highly obliged to you if you could kindly do the needful at the earliest as it is a matter of great importance to the country," the association said.</p>
<p>The letter has also been sent to Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.</p>
<p>Since its release on December 5, "Dhurandhar" has emerged as the highest-earning Hindi film ever with a net India collection of over Rs 831 crore. Globally, the movie has grossed over Rs 1,220 crore. Produced by Dhar and Lokesh Dhar under B62 Studios in association with Jyoti Deshpande&rsquo;s Jio Studios, the film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi.</p>

Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, tops Hindi box office history with over Rs 831 crore nett collection in India, surpassing Pushpa 2.

Aditya Dhar’s ‘Dhurandhar’ becomes biggest Hindi film ever, tops box office with Rs 831 crore nett

<p>Aditya Dhar&rsquo;s Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, tops Hindi box office history with over Rs 831 crore nett collection in India, surpassing Pushpa 2.</p>

<p>Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's "Dhurandhar" has become the highest-earning Hindi film ever with a nett India collection of over Rs 831 crore, the makers said on Wednesday.</p>
<p>With its Day 33 earnings on Tuesday standing at Rs 5.70 crore nett, the Ranveer Singh-starrer's total India nett collection climbed to Rs 831.40 crore, placing it at the No. 1 spot among all Hindi releases to date.</p>
<p>"History has been rewritten. With Tuesday&rsquo;s collections, 'Dhurandhar' has officially risen to become the highest-earning Hindi film of all time, a towering achievement that has redefined Indian box office success," the makers said in a statement.</p>
<p>The top position was earlier occupied by the Hindi version of Allu Arjun's 2023 blockbuster "Pushpa 2: The Rule". The Telugu movie had earned Rs 830 crore in Hindi.</p>
<p>The other highest-earning Hindi titles are Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan" and horror comedy "Stree 2", which had earned Rs 643 crore and 627 crore respectively.</p>
<p>The India box office break-up shows a robust run across weeks, with Rs 218 crore in its opening week, followed by Rs 261.50 crore in week two, Rs 189.30 crore in week three and Rs 115.70 crore in week four.</p>
<p>The film added Rs 35.80 crore over its fifth weekend before continuing its steady run during the weekdays.</p>
<p>"Dhurandhar" is a high-octane spy thriller, which is directed and written by Dhar. Featuring Singh in the lead role, the film follows covert intelligence operations set against a backdrop of geopolitical and terror events like Kandahar plane hijack, 2001 Parliament Attack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks.</p>
<p>The film, which has led to polarising reactions from many critics and people in India, is mostly set in Lyari town of Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles.</p>
<p>Produced by Dhar and Lokesh Dhar under B62 Studios in association with Jyoti Deshpande&rsquo;s Jio Studios, the film also stars Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Bollywood studio Yash Raj Films congratulated the team of "Dhurandhar" on its achievement.</p>
<p>&ldquo;DHURANDHAR is not a film... it's a milestone moment in Indian cinema that will be remembered forever. Congratulations to Aditya Dhar and Jio Studios for becoming the highest grossing Indian film of all time (in a single language),&rdquo; the production banner said in a note posted on its official social media pages.</p>

Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ has muted certain words after the makers voluntarily approached the CBFC, with officials clarifying there was no government directive behind the changes.

'Dhurandhar' re-releases after muting words, minor changes

<p>Ranveer Singh-starrer &lsquo;Dhurandhar&rsquo; has muted certain words after the makers voluntarily approached the CBFC, with officials clarifying there was no government directive behind the changes.</p>

<p>Ranveer Singh-starrer "Dhurandhar", one of Hindi cinema's highest earning movies with earnings of over Rs 700 crore in India, is now showing with a dialogue and some words being muted.</p>
<p>Aditya Dhar Films decided to make the changes on their own and there was no directive from the Information and Broadcasting ministry, officials said.</p>
<p>The filmmakers, they said, approached the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with the changes -- which include muting the dialogue with words 'Baloch' and 'intelligence' -- found to be offensive to certain communities.</p>
<p>The changes were made under Rule 31 of the Cinematograph Act, which allows producers to edit an already certified movie provided it does not change the larger meaning of the scene.</p>
<p>The film, which has earned over Rs 1,000 crore at the global box office, released on December 5 and has been creating waves -- and some controversy. Set in Pakistan's Lyari town, it centres on an Indian spy, played by Ranveer, who infiltrates a local gang of criminals and arms dealers.</p>
<p>On Friday, the spy action film was declared tax free in Ladakh.</p>
<p>Making the announcement, Lt Gov Kavinder Gupta's office said in an X post that it was shot extensively in the region. "The film spotlights Ladakh&rsquo;s cinematic landscapes, signalling strong support for filmmakers and reinforcing the UT&rsquo;s push to emerge as a preferred destination for film shoots and tourism," the X post said.</p>
<p>Directed by Aditya Dhar, it also features Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt and R Madhavan. The second part of the movie will release in March this year.</p>

Salman Khan–starrer Battle of Galwan, based on the 2020 India-China Galwan Valley clash, has attracted international attention after Chinese state-run Global Times criticised the film for allegedly distorting facts.

Salman Khan’s Battle of Galwan teaser draws criticism from Chinese state media

<p>Salman Khan&ndash;starrer Battle of Galwan, based on the 2020 India-China Galwan Valley clash, has attracted international attention after Chinese state-run Global Times criticised the film for allegedly distorting facts.</p>

<p>Salman Khan&ndash;starrer Battle of Galwan has drawn attention both in India and internationally following the release of its teaser on December 27, which coincided with the actor&rsquo;s birthday.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The film has now come under criticism from Global Times, a state-run Chinese media outlet, which alleged that the film was &ldquo;distorting facts.&rdquo;</p>
<p>According to the publication, Chinese experts claimed that regardless of how &ldquo;over-the-top&rdquo; a drama may be, a nation&rsquo;s sacred territory would never be affected by a film.</p>
<p>In Battle of Galwan, directed by Apoorva Lakhia, Salman Khan is seen wearing the Indian Army uniform. The film is based on the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes along the India-China border. Twenty Indian soldiers were killed during the clash on June 16, 2020, five years ago, while the Chinese side also suffered heavy casualties.</p>
<p>Following the incident, tensions between India and China escalated, with the deployment of additional army formations near the Galwan Valley along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Indian Army also undertook various activities, including surveying border areas, to prevent a &ldquo;possible&rdquo; Chinese aggression. Since then, both countries have gradually disengaged from several border points and created buffer zones in multiple areas.</p>
<p>The teaser for the film was unveiled on the occasion of Salman Khan&rsquo;s birthday. Sharing the teaser on Instagram, the actor offered a glimpse of his role as an Indian Army officer.&nbsp;</p>
<p>He appears in a serious and restrained avatar, with visuals showcasing rugged terrain, extreme cold conditions, and close-combat scenes, highlighting the challenges faced by soldiers deployed at high altitudes.</p>
<p>Actor Chitrangda Singh has been cast opposite Salman Khan in the film, which is scheduled to release in theatres on April 17, 2026.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, on December 7, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated the &ldquo;Galwan War Memorial,&rdquo; honouring the 20 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the Galwan Valley clash. Addressing the ceremony at the Leh Army Base, he said, &ldquo;The bravery of our soldiers is an inspiration for all of us.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Speaking about the memorial, Major General Arindam Saha, General Officer Commanding (GOC), 3rd Infantry Division, said, &ldquo;This is a solemn tribute to our 20 brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty during the Galwan Valley clash on June 15, 2020. On the last Army Day, the Defence Minister had announced the construction of this memorial. Building such a structure at 14,500 feet is no ordinary task, but the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) completed it within a limited timeframe.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Major General Saha added that the memorial stands as a reflection of India&rsquo;s unwavering commitment to honouring its fallen heroes.</p>

Aditya Dhar’s action-packed underworld saga “Dhurandhar” crosses Rs 1000 crore worldwide, starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and others. Sequel to release on March 19, 2026.

Dhurandhar Soars Beyond Rs 1000 Crore at Global Box Office

<p>Aditya Dhar&rsquo;s action-packed underworld saga &ldquo;Dhurandhar&rdquo; crosses Rs 1000 crore worldwide, starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and others. Sequel to release on March 19, 2026.</p>

<p>Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's latest directorial "Dhurandhar" has crossed the mark of Rs 1000 crore at the worldwide box office, the makers said.</p>
<p>Featuring Ranveer Singh alongside Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi, the film has been produced by Dhar and his brother Lokesh Dhar through their banner B62 Studios alongside Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios.</p>
<p>The makers shared the box office numbers with a post on their Instagram handle on Friday. "Entering the 1000 CR club, loud and proud. Book your tickets. (Link in bio). #Dhurandhar Frenzy Continues Worldwide," read the caption.</p>
<p>The total collection of the film at the worldwide box office stands at Rs 1006.7 crore. It has grossed Rs 789.8 crore at the domestic box office.</p>
<p>The film revolves around an underworld saga following a network of criminals, informants and operatives whose lives intersect, navigating covert operations, espionage and betrayals.</p>
<p>It released on December 5 in theatres. The makers have also confirmed the second part of the film, which is set to release on March 19.</p>

Mirzapur makes its big-screen debut on September 4, 2026, with Divyenndu returning as Munna Bhaiya and the core cast reprising their roles.

'Mirzapur: The Film' announced for theatrical release on September 4

Mirzapur: The Film - Theatrical Release News

<p>Mirzapur makes its big-screen debut on September 4, 2026, with Divyenndu returning as Munna Bhaiya and the core cast reprising their roles.</p>

<p>Fans of the popular crime drama Mirzapur will soon get to experience the world of Purvanchal on the big screen, with Mirzapur: The Film officially scheduled for a theatrical release on September 4, 2026.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The film marks the franchise&rsquo;s transition from digital streaming to cinemas, promising a larger cinematic experience for its audience.</p>
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<p>Principal photography for the project was completed in February 2026, a development confirmed by lead actors Shweta Tripathi and Ali Fazal. The film is expected to continue the gritty narrative that made the series one of the most watched Indian web shows.</p>
<p>One of the major highlights of the film is the return of Divyenndu as Munna Bhaiya, despite the character&rsquo;s apparent death in the second season of the series. His comeback has emerged as one of the most talked-about aspects of the upcoming release.</p>
<p>The core cast from the original series remains intact. Pankaj Tripathi will reprise his role as Akhandanand &ldquo;Kaleen&rdquo; Tripathi, alongside Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit, Shweta Tripathi as Golu Gupta, and Abhishek Banerjee as Subodh, popularly known as Compounder.</p>
<p>Mirzapur: The Film is directed by Gurmmeet Singh, who had previously helmed several key episodes of the web series. The project is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under their banner, Excel Entertainment.</p>
<p>The producers have described the film as an opportunity to expand the scale and reach of the franchise.</p>
<p>&ldquo;It is a landmark milestone for us to bring the quintessential &lsquo;Mirzapur&rsquo; experience to our audiences, yet again, but this time on the big screen. Over the course of three successful seasons, this acclaimed franchise has struck all the right chords with fans through its powerful storytelling and memorable characters - from the likes of Kaleen Bhaiya, Guddu Bhaiya, and Munna Bhaiya, to name a few. We believe that adapting such a treasured series into a film will undoubtedly make for an even more engrossing watch, allowing audiences to immerse themselves in the world of &lsquo;Mirzapur&rsquo; like never before. We are stoked to collaborate with Prime Video, once again, and look forward to delivering a grand cinematic experience, which will truly live up to the expectations of our dedicated fanbase,&rdquo; the producers said in a joint statement.</p>
<p>In addition to the returning cast, the film will also feature new faces, with Jitendra Kumar and Sonal Chauhan joining the franchise.</p>
<p>With a strong ensemble, a familiar creative team, and a loyal fan following, Mirzapur: The Film is expected to be one of the major theatrical releases of 2026.</p>

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Ranveer Singh released the teaser of “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” the sequel to blockbuster “Dhurandhar,” showcasing his character’s transformation into a ruthless avenger ahead of its March 19 release.

'Dhurandhar: The Revenge' teaser: Ranveer Singh's Hamza goes on a killing spree

<p>Ranveer Singh released the teaser of &ldquo;Dhurandhar: The Revenge,&rdquo; the sequel to blockbuster &ldquo;Dhurandhar,&rdquo; showcasing his character&rsquo;s transformation into a ruthless avenger ahead of its March 19 release.</p>

<p>Following the massive box office success of "Dhurandhar", Ranveer Singh on Tuesday shared the highly anticipated teaser of "Dhurandhar: The Revenge", the film's second part, which showcases his character of spy-gangster Hamza Ali Mazari transform into a killing machine in his quest for vengeance.</p>
<p>At the end of the over one-minute-long teaser, Singh's voiceover declares "Ye naya Hindustan Hai, ghar me ghusega bhi aur maarega bhi" (It's new India. We will not only infiltrate the enemy territory but also kill).</p>
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<p>The 40-year-old actor shared the first-look poster of the movie on Tuesday with the tagline "Ab Bigadane Ka Waqt Aa Gaya Hai", as a hint to the happenings in the first part that saw his character accumulate power as the henchman of Akshaye Khanna's Rehman Dakait.</p>
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<p>He then shared the teaser of the second part.</p>
<p>Slated to arrive in cinemas on March 19 Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages, the Aditya Dhar-directed film shows the younger version of Singh's Jaskirat Singh. The new movie will focus on Jaskirat's backstory and what led to his transformation as Hamza.</p>
<p>"Dhurandhar", which released on December 5, turned out to be a blockbuster by earning over Rs 1,300 crore at the box office. The first part is now streaming on Netflix.</p>
<p>Actors R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sanjay Dutt also return in the teaser briefly, which promises to be high on action and violence.</p>
<p>Set in Lyari town of Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles, "Dhurandhar" revolved around covert intelligence operations at the background of geopolitical and terror events like Kandahar plane hijack, 2001 Parliament Attack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks.</p>
<p>The film was produced by Dhar and his brother Lokesh Dhar through their banner B62 Studios alongside Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios.</p>

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh reveals the first-look poster of the upcoming sequel “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”, set to hit theatres worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages.

Ranveer Singh unveils his first look poster from 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'

<p>Bollywood star Ranveer Singh reveals the first-look poster of the upcoming sequel &ldquo;Dhurandhar: The Revenge&rdquo;, set to hit theatres worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages.</p>

<p>Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh on Tuesday shared the first-look poster of his upcoming film "Dhurandhar: The Revenge".</p>
<p>Directed by Aditya Dhar, "Dhurandhar" released on December 5, 2025 and also starred Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi. The sequel is set to release in theatres on March 19 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam languages.</p>
<p>The 40-year-old actor uploaded the post on his Instagram handle.&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Ab Bigadne Ka Waqt Aa Gaya Hai. 'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. Teaser Out Today at 12:12 PM. Releasing In Cinemas Worldwide on 19th March 2026 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada &amp; Malayalam," he wrote in the caption.</p>
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<p>Set in Lyari town of Karachi, an area known for its history of gang wars and violent turf battles, "Dhurandhar" revolved around covert intelligence operations at the background of geopolitical and terror events like Kandahar plane hijack, 2001 Parliament Attack and 26/11 Mumbai attacks.</p>
<p>Produced by Dhar and his brother Lokesh Dhar through their banner B62 Studios alongside Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios, the film earned over Rs 1300 crore at the worldwide box office.&nbsp;</p>

After earning over Rs 1,000 crore in theatres, Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and others, is now streaming on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, reaching audiences worldwide.

Dhurandhar: Indian Blockbuster Streams on Netflix

Dhurandhar Hits Netflix: Global Streaming Launch

<p>After earning over Rs 1,000 crore in theatres, Aditya Dhar&rsquo;s blockbuster Dhurandhar starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and others, is now streaming on Netflix in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, reaching audiences worldwide.</p>

<p>After smashing box office records by earning over Rs 1,000 crore in its theatrical run, "Dhurandhar" started streaming on Netflix from Friday with director Aditya Dhar calling it a new chapter for the movie that stayed in cinemas for more than a month.</p>
<p>Starring Ranveer Singh, Akshay Khanna, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi, the film broke many records to emerge as the highest-earning single-language Hindi film in India with India net collections crossing a massive Rs 1,000 crore.</p>
<p>The film released in theatres on December 5 but continued to be watched till January before its Netflix premiere. The audiences can also watch the film in Tamil and Telugu in addition to Hindi on the streaming platform.</p>
<p>"The theatrical response to 'Dhurandhar' was deeply humbling, especially witnessing audiences connect with its story, characters, and scale. With its release on Netflix, the film begins a new chapter. Reaching farther, inviting new viewers to discover its layers and revisit its moments in their own time," director Dhar said in a statement.</p>
<p>Monika Shergill, VP of Content, Netflix India, said "Dhurandhar" has become a true pop-culture moment, a blockbuster that has captured audience imagination and conversation at scale.</p>
<p>"We are excited to bring this film to Netflix, making it available to audiences in over 190 countries. Ambitious and bold, 'Dhurandhar' is crafted with exceptional vision by director Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios and its Netflix journey marks our creative partnership that has grown with many successful films over the years. The stellar performances by Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna and the brilliant ensemble make it one of the most anticipated films on streaming. It's thrilling when we are able to surprise and delight our members with the best of Indian cinema for fans here and around the world,&rdquo; she said.</p>
<p>Producer Jyoti Deshpande, President - Jio Studios, said, "'Dhurandhar' not only reset the bar and set new box office records worldwide for an Indian film, it equally raised the bar to showcase India&amp;'s command over the craft of cinema and brave new style of storytelling that transcends language or geography and drew the audiences into an unforgettable immersive experience.</p>
<p>"'Dhurandhar' epitomizes our vision for India to the world with stories rooted in india with a narrative that crosses over. In many ways, we opted for almost an OTT style binge watch chapter style format for the film which resonated with audiences worldwide. We fully expect to amplify Dhurandhar's place in popular culture with the film's Netflix premiere which will help reach it to even more audiences in India and across the world," she said.</p>
<p>Producer Lokesh Dhar, B62 Studios said from script to screen, 'Dhurandhar' has been driven by vision and scale. "Its record-breaking box office run marks a proud moment for Indian cinema, and with its Netflix release, the film is set to reach and resonate with audiences worldwide,&rdquo; he said.</p>
<p>The film was not only a box office hit but also created several viral moments on social media through its songs, Ranveer Singh&rsquo;s hair flip and Akshaye Khanna's effortless dance.</p>

Bengaluru police register FIR against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh over alleged derogatory act mocking Bhoota Kola traditions during IFFI Goa 2025 closing ceremony.

Ranveer Singh Faces Legal Action Over Religious Insensitivity

Ranveer Singh Accused: Religious Sentiments Case

<p>Bengaluru police register FIR against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh over alleged derogatory act mocking Bhoota Kola traditions during IFFI Goa 2025 closing ceremony.</p>

<p>The High Grounds police have registered a case against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh following a complaint alleging "insult to religious sentiments" during a public event, police said on Thursday.</p>
<p>The FIR was registered on Wednesday based on a complaint lodged by Prashanth Methal (46), a Bengaluru-based lawyer, after an Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACJM) court referred the private complaint for investigation.</p>
<p>The accused has been booked under Sections 196, 299, and 302 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.</p>
<p>According to the complaint, the incident pertains to the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) held in Goa on November 28, 2025.</p>
<p>The complainant stated that Ranveer Singh, while present on stage and in the presence of the lead actor of Kantara: Chapter-1, allegedly performed acts that mocked and insulted the sacred Bhoota Kola tradition practiced in Coastal Karnataka.</p>
<p>Methal said he is a devotee of 'Chavundi Daiva', a revered guardian spirit worshipped in Bhoota Kola rituals, and that the deity is also his family deity, which he has worshipped since childhood.</p>
<p>He alleged that the actor imitated the divine expressions of Panjurli/Guliga Daiva in a "crude, comical and derogatory manner" and verbally referred to the sacred Chavundi Daiva as a "female ghost." Despite an alleged request not to perform the Daiva act, the accused enacted an emotional Chavundi Daiva scene from Kantara: Chapter 1 on stage, the lawyer said.</p>
<p>"Chavundi Daiva is not a female ghost but a powerful and fierce guardian spirit symbolising justice, protection, and divine feminine energy, and holds deep religious and cultural significance in the coastal region," Methal said in his complaint.</p>
<p>Referring to the deity as a ghost was described in the complaint as "blasphemous and a serious insult to Hindu religious beliefs and practices."</p>
<p>The complainant alleged that the accused, being a widely followed public figure, performed the act on an international platform with knowledge that it would hurt the religious sentiments of devotees.</p>
<p>The complaint further stated that a video of the alleged performance went viral on social media, causing grave mental agony, anger, and resentment among devotees.</p>
<p>Methal said he became aware of the incident after viewing the video on social media. "The act of the accused was deliberate, intentional and malicious, intended to outrage religious feelings," the complainant alleged.</p>

Bollywood singer Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing after 15 years, citing creative freedom and personal exploration, while leaving fans excited for his next musical ventures.

What next? Arijit Singh keeps everyone guessing about his next move

<p>Bollywood singer Arijit Singh announces retirement from playback singing after 15 years, citing creative freedom and personal exploration, while leaving fans excited for his next musical ventures.</p>

<p>Arijit Singh can often be spotted riding a scooty in and around his hometown Jiaganj in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, far from the glitz of Bollywood and most unlike a star who has given voice to some of the biggest hits in recent years.</p>
<p>So is the 38-year-old &ldquo;Kesariya&rdquo; and &ldquo;Vida Karo&rdquo; singer going back to the quiet, almost pastoral life? That was the question on Wednesday, a day after his shock announcement that he is formally retiring from playback singing though not from music itself.</p>
<p>Many people opt out of the rat race. It&rsquo;s rare though in showbiz for anybody at the pinnacle to step back from the fame and adulation after a dazzling 15-year career. The speculation of the whys and how comes are intense.</p>
<p>"Stepping away from playback singing feels less like an exit and more like an arrival into freedom, authorship, and possibility," said singer Sona Mohapatra.</p>
<p>"I'm sure the reasons are deeply personal and entirely valid. What matters is the choice. None of his predecessors even imagined this path: stepping aside to make space. For himself first, to explore, to create, to sing his own songs on his own terms. And yes, whether intended or not, this will create space for newer voices who today remain 'scratch singers' on demos... for songs they'll never be allowed to sing," she said.</p>
<p>The voice of love, longing and heartbreak, one of the most in-demand this era, called it quits from playback singing on Tuesday night in an unambiguous Instagram post.</p>
<p>&ldquo;Hello, Happy New Year to all. I want to thank you all for giving me so much love all these years as listeners. I am happy to announce that I am not going to be taking any new assignments as a playback vocalist from now on. I am calling it off. It was a wonderful journey,&rdquo; he wrote.</p>
<p>Though Singh has been elusive ever since, not responding to calls or messages for interviews, some outlets shared comments credited to his private X account called WhoamI.</p>
<p>"There is not one reason behind this, there are several reasons plus I have been trying to do this since a long time. Finally I have gathered the right courage. One of the reasons were simple, I get bored pretty quick, thats why I keep changing arrangements of the same songs and perform them on stage. So here is the thing, I got bored (sic)," he wrote on X.</p>
<p>"Another reason is I am excited to hear some singer come up and give me real motivation," he added.</p>
<p>The account on X is verified with a blue tick and with pictures of Arijit and his family, but it could not be independently established that he is the one operating it.</p>
<p>Singer Shreya Ghoshal, who teamed up with Singh on hits such as "O Mahi", "Manwa Laage", "Tum Kya Mile" and "Tere Hawale", said it is the start of a new phase for him.</p>
<p>"...and I am truly excited to hear, listen and experience what this genius churns out!! I can never call this the end of an era. An artist of his calibre can never be defined by the traditional means and medium and be boxed in to fit in the set formula. Time to soar higher my dear Arijit," she wrote in a comment section of his Insta post.</p>
<p>Actor Neena Gupta said she was initially surprised but then realised how brave a decision it was on the singer's part. "Initially, I was very surprised but then I thought it was a very brave decision on his part. Sometimes we get stuck in a rut... He said he wants to learn more about music, which is a great thing... I'm very impressed by him. We are going to miss him and his songs but maybe he will come up with something else, so kudos to him," Gupta told PTI.</p>
<p>Singer Chinmayi Sripada said, "Whatever he has planned for himself as a musician would be nothing short of divine."</p>
<p>Singh's rise in the Indian music industry has been nothing short of meteoric.</p>
<p>He started out as a contestant on reality show &ldquo;Fame Gurukul&rdquo; in 2005 where he was eliminated from the competition midway. After the reality show, he worked as a music assistant to Pritam for some years before making his playback debut in 2011 with &ldquo;Phir Mohabbat&rdquo; from the Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Murder 2". He also sang "Raabta" from "Agent Vinod" and the popular reprised version of "Phir Le Aaya Dil".</p>
<p>The hits are too many to count but one song that catapulted Singh to the top was "Tum Hi Ho" from "Aashiqui 2", which earned him the best playback singer Filmfare. Over the years, he became the voice of choice for producers in Hindi cinema giving multiple hits every year with songs such as "Agar Tum Saath Ho", "Gerua", "Channa Mereya", "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", "Bulleya", "Naina", "Zaalima", "Galti Se Mistake", "Ae Watan", "Mast Magan", "Rait Zara Si", "Kesariya", "Apna Bana Le", "Jhoome Jo Pathaan", "Tum Kya Mile", "Ve Kamleya", "Chaleya", "Sajni", "Vida Karo", "Dhun" and "Gehra Hua".</p>
<p>He became the playback singer for major stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar and Ranbir Kapoor with almost every major hit coming out of Bollywood in the last few years mandatorily featuring at least one song from Singh.</p>
<p>In between, there was also criticism about his voice being overexposed but that did not dim his popularity.</p>
<p>Born on April 25, 1987 to Kakkar Singh, a Punjabi Sikh, and Aditi Singh, a Bengali Hindu, Singh inherited his love for music from his family.</p>
<p>In July last year, Singh edged past global pop stars Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to emerge the most followed artist on music streaming platform Spotify with 151 million followers.</p>
<p>Despite his overwhelming popularity, Singh led a life away from Mumbai in his hometown of Jiaganj in Murshidabad district of West Bengal where locals often spot him riding his favourite scooty around town like any guy next door.</p>
<p>A glimpse of this life can be spotted in British singer Ed Sheeran's hit "Sapphire", which features him seated on the passenger seat of the two-wheeler as Singh drives him through the streets of his city.</p>
<p>Fans are shocked with Singh's retirement from playback but also eager to see what their favourite musician does next.</p>

Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 surpasses ₹200 crore net domestic box office in just five days, with a Day 5 collection of ₹23.31 crore, continuing its strong run.

Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' Crosses Rs 200-Crore Mark in 5 Days

Sunny Deol's 'Border 2' Hits Rs 200-Crore Milestone

<p>Sunny Deol-starrer Border 2 surpasses ₹200 crore net domestic box office in just five days, with a Day 5 collection of ₹23.31 crore, continuing its strong run.</p>

<p>Sunny Deol-starrer "Border 2" raked in Rs 23.31 crore on day five, pushing its net domestic box office collection past the Rs 200-crore mark, the makers said on Wednesday.</p>
<p>A sequel to Deol's 1997 blockbuster "Border", the movie released in theatres on January 23. It is backed by T-Series and J P Films.</p>
<p>In a press note, the makers said the film has so far grossed Rs 216.79 crore at the box office.</p>
<p>"&lsquo;Border 2&rsquo; has achieved a sensational new milestone, breaching the coveted Rs 200 plus crore mark at the Indian box office in just five days of release. After a massive long weekend, the film has held up remarkably well on its first working day, adding a strong Rs 23.31 crore in net box office collection (NBOC) on day five and taking its total collection to a thunderous Rs 216.79 crore NBOC," the note read.</p>
<p>According to the makers, "Border 2" collected Rs 32.10 crore on its opening day, followed by Rs 40.59 crore on day two, Rs 57.20 crore on day three and Rs 63.59 crore on day four.</p>
<p>"Border 2" also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty.</p>
<p>While the 1997 film was based on the events of the Battle of Longewala during the 1971 India-Pakistan war, "Border 2" is also set against the backdrop of the same conflict.</p>
<p>The movie reportedly didn't find a release in six Gulf nations -- Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) -- due to its alleged anti-Pakistan narrative. A response from the makers is awaited.</p>
<p>It is the second Indian film in recent times to be denied clearance for theatrical release in the Gulf countries after director Aditya Dhar&rsquo;s spy action movie "Dhurandhar".</p>
<p>"Border 2" is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Dutta and Nidhi Dutta. It also features Mona Singh, Sonam Bajwa, Anya Singh, and Medha Rana in pivotal roles.</p>

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