After Dhurandhar’s success, Ranveer Singh and Aditya Chopra hold a closed-door meeting at YRF; reunion on the cards? Ranveer Singh is the star of the season, as the superstar has given two back-to-back industry hits. Today, he is at the top of the list for all producers, directors and brands - and why not? He has proved himself to be the king of the box office with thunderous results in just 4 months. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that earlier this month, Aditya Chopra and Ranveer Singh had a closed-door meeting. "Ranveer Singh's success felt personal to Aditya Chopra, as he is the one who launched him and laid the foundation to excel in the Hindi Film Industry. The two met at YRF last to last Friday, and in a closed-door meeting, hugged and ironed out all their differences as well. It was a rather long discussion between the two, ranging from their future plans to the intent of collaboration, and of course, the success of Dhurandhar," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The source also informed that Aditya Chopra and Ranveer Singh have also discussed a probable collaboration. "Ranveer and Adi are keen to collaborate on a big scale feature film. Adi has promised to come to Ranveer with a feature film within the next 6 months, and the actor too is looking forward to hearing from the maverick filmmaker," the source shared further. Ranveer Singh is on a roll, as he has also acquired the rights for the Amish Tripathi best selling novel Immortals of Meluha and the sa... #Singh #closed-door_meeting #Chopra #Aditya_Chopra #Aditya #Bollywood_Hungama #Ranveer_Singh #Ranveer #Chopra_hold #Singh_success
SCOOP: Mohit Suri and Yash Raj Film partner on a multi-film production deal After the historic success of Saiyaara, Aditya Chopra and Akshaye Widhani are in no mood to part ways with Mohit Suri. While the next directorial of Mohit Suri repeats the pairing of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that there is a long-term association in the offing for the trio. Reliable sources confirm that Mohit Suri has signed a multi-film contract with YRF, facilitated by the CEO, Akshaye Widhani. "Saiyaara was a project set up by Akshaye Widhani for YRF, and it has been a bond of brotherhood between Mohit and Widhani since then. After setting up two directorials with YRF, Mohit is all set to take the producer route and curate multiple romantic films for the banner," a source shared with Bollywood Hungama. At least two romantic films are in the development stage at YRF, which will be co-produced by Mohit Suri. The move comes as YRF undertakes a broader recalibration of its theatrical strategy and leadership structure. Post Saiyaara, Saugata Mukherjee and Sumana Ghosh will oversee creative development across the studio’s slate of films and series, signalling a stronger emphasis on curated, script-led storytelling. Suri, known for crafting emotionally driven commercial cinema, is expected to develop projects aligned with evolving audience tastes while leveraging YRF’s scale and distribution strength. The partnership positions him centrally within the stu... #Aditya_Chopra #Bollywood_Hungama #Yash_Raj #Mohit_Suri #Mohit #historic_success #Suri #Raj_Film #Akshaye_Widhani #production_deal
SCOOP: YRF to invest Rs 150 crores in micro-dramas; Akshaye Widhani to lead new vertical for Aditya Chopra Yash Raj Films (YRF) plans to enter the fast-growing micro-drama space, alongside the development of a proprietary direct-to-consumer app aimed at bringing its content directly to audiences. This seems to be a revolutionary move by the production house, which has willingly contributed to strengthen the theatrical medium of Indian Cinema over the last 50 years. Reliable sources confirm that Yash Raj Films is investing Rs 150 crores in creation of micro-dramas over the next few years. The amount will be put into creation of content, as also building a direct to consumer application to host the content. The new vertical will be led by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, who produced Saiyaara, which emerged as the most profitable film in the studio’s history. Widhani has also brought on board Saugata Mukherjee, formerly of SonyLIV, to lead creative development across streaming shows, films and microdramas, and develop the new slate. Micro-drama storytelling has seen significant success in markets such as China, where the segment is estimated to be valued at RMB 35–40 billion ($5–6 billion USD), with projections of RMB 50–70 billion ($7–10 billion USD) over the next two years. The format is driven by mobile-first consumption, short-duration episodes, and scalable micropayment models, with a user base of 400–600 million viewers. YRF’s planned entry into this space reflects its contin... #Aditya_Chopra #SCOOP #Indian_Cinema #Yash_Raj #Raj_Films #Akshaye_Widhani #Chopra_Yash #app_aimed #billion_USD #content_directly
SCOOP: A mysterious romantic film in the making at Aditya Chopra's den - Yash Raj Films Yash Raj Film is among the most established banners of Indian Cinema, which is known to have delivered cults in the romantic space, ranging from Kabhi Kabhi and Silsila, to Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Veer Zara, and more recently Saiyaara. A little birdie informs that a lot of movement is happening at YRF, taking a "Mysterious Romantic Film". "Yash Raj Films, in consultation with Aditya Chopra are working on a mysterious, timeless romantic saga, which could redefine the genre yet again. The script is locked, and all the things around the same are kept under wraps," a birdie from the inside confirmed to Bollywood Hungama, adding further that all the aspects around the project are moving forward at a fast pace, including the director's name as well as the casting process. Reportedly, a big star-cast is expected to come on board this epic, timeless tale of romance, and an announcement could be made on Yash Chopra's birthday - September 27. "It could be one of the most ambitious romantic films of modern times. The development and prep work is underway in full swing, and the idea is to keep all around this project under wraps till the moment of truth - the day of announcement. "While the makers may try their best to keep it all under wraps, stay tuned to us as we have activated all our sources to get us a scoop on this project. Also Read: SCOOP: Budget math stalls Krrish 4 – Hrithik’s Rs. ... #Aditya_Chopra #Indian_Cinema #Dilwale_Dulhania #Yash_Raj #Raj_Films #romantic_film #Kabhi_Kabhi #Veer_Zara #recently_Saiyaara #Raj_Film
Sharvari leads her generation's biggest film line-up; 2 massive theatrical releases set to arrive in just 28 days Sharvari is fast emerging as one of the most exciting talents of her generation, and her growing filmography is proof that the industry’s biggest filmmakers and banners are betting big on her. The young actress has built an enviable line-up that includes Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga, Aditya Chopra’s Alpha, Sooraj Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya, and YRF and Ali Abbas Zafar’s untitled next, in which she is paired opposite Ahaan Panday. What makes her upcoming slate even more remarkable is that Sharvari has two major theatrical releases within a span of just 28 days. While Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to arrive on June 12, Alpha will hit cinemas on July 10, giving her a huge opportunity to consolidate her place among the most promising young stars in the industry. Sharvari has already sparked a strong conversation with the teaser of Main Vaapas Aaunga, where her innocence and screen presence have stood out instantly. In fact, many on the internet are already calling her the “best-kept surprise” of the film. In a project that already carries Imtiaz Ali’s trademark emotional depth and layered storytelling, Sharvari’s presence has emerged as one of its most intriguing aspects. She brings a certain freshness and emotional honesty that appears to blend seamlessly with Imtiaz’s cinematic universe. What further adds to the excitement is the consistency Sharvari has shown ... #Aditya_Chopra #Imtiaz_Ali #Vaapas_Aaunga #Main_Vaapas #generation_biggest #biggest_filmmakers #fast_emerging #exciting_talents #growing_filmography #betting_big
SCOOP: Ranbir Kapoor in talks with Mohit Suri & Yash Raj Films for gangster-backed musical love saga After the historic success of Saiyaara, Mohit Suri is all set to start shooting for his next film soon. According to reliable sources, Mohit's next is an epic love story with music set against the backdrop of gangsters and assassins. "Mohit has locked a script and is looking to start shooting for the film by the end of 2026. He has full support from producer Aditya Chopra, as the duo is all set to embark on the journey of creating something as special as Saiyaara. "According to our source, Mohit Suri has approached Ranbir Kapoor to play the lead role, and a couple of rounds of meetings have already taken place. "Mohit has the dream of working with Ranbir Kapoor for the longest time. The success of Saiyaara and the support of Aditya Chopra have now given him the opportunity to cast Ranbir. Ranbir is also excited to collaborate with Mohit, but has not committed to the film yet. He is still sorting his calendar, as both Love and War and Ramayana are delayed," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The source also informed us that Ranbir has really liked the script and has informed Mohit of the tremendous theatrical potential it holds. "It has a big scope for music too, and if Ranbir does it, it could be one of the last love stories of his career. He will take a final call towards the middle of 2026. Mohit and Adi are meanwhile starting pre-production for the film. Even if Ra... #Aditya_Chopra #SCOOP #Ranbir_Kapoor #Ranbir #Yash_Raj #Mohit_Suri #Mohit #Raj_Films #gangster-backed_musical #start_shooting
SCOOP: Budget math stalls Krrish 4 - Hrithik’s Rs. 500 cr. vision vs Aditya Chopra’s Rs. 350 cr. cap! Hrithik Roshan as Krrish is one of the most celebrated characters of Indian Cinema, and the last decade has seen a pent-up demand from the audience to see the return of this franchise for the fourth time. Hrithik was receptive to the audience and announced Krrish 4 in association with Yash Raj Films. This time around, the actor is donning a dual hat - of an actor and a director too, as Krrish 4 is to mark his debut as a director. But it seems that the fans will have to wait a little longer for Krrish 4. Reliable sources have confirmed that Krrish 4 has gone on back-burner as Hrithik Roshan and Aditya Chopra are not aligning on the budget of this superhero epic. "Hrithik Roshan wants to make the film at a huge budget close to Rs. 500 crores, and Aditya Chopra believes that it's essential to have an upper cap to the film around the Rs. 350 crore mark. After multiple rounds of discussions, the duo have at the moment put Krrish 4 on the back burner," a source told Bollywood Hungama. Hrithik is meanwhile exploring the possibilities of collaborating with another studio on Krrish 4, and also reworking the script, keeping budget restrictions in mind. "Hrithik is also a practical guy and has taken Aditya Chopra's feedback positively. He is relooking at certain feedback given by Adi, and at the same time in talks with other studios to fund the film. He is also looking to st... #Hrithik_Roshan #Krrish #Chopra #Hrithik #Aditya_Chopra #math_stalls #stalls_Krrish #SCOOP #Aditya #Roshan
