Abhishek Kumar and Shiny Doshi headline Balaji Studios-backed Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam; deets inside Balaji Studios, a digital arm of Balaji Telefilms, has announced their YouTube Original show, Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam, premiering from May 11, Monday, 6 PM onwards, on Balaji Telefilms YouTube channel. The trailer was dropped today, and it’s already stirring buzz for its unique mix of romance, food, and emotional conflict. Executed by Surbhi Chandna (Feel Good Studios), the show will be streaming on YouTube every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Set inside a heritage South Indian restaurant struggling to survive, Ishk Dum Aur Idli Rasam is a story deeply rooted in food, family, memory, and emotional inheritance. At the heart of the series is Meera Nair, played by the gorgeous Shiny Doshi, a deeply emotional chef who believes food is service, comfort, and responsibility, not spectacle. For Meera, running her late father’s restaurant is not merely a profession, but a way of preserving his legacy, values, and emotional world. Her carefully held world is shaken when Arjun Thakur, portrayed by the heartthrob Abhishek Kumar, a globally celebrated chef-investor known for his precision, discipline, and modern culinary vision, enters her kitchen with the promise of revival but also the threat of erasing everything she holds close. As two opposite worlds collide, rivalry slowly turns into a tender, yet layered love story shaped by ambition, memory, and emotional conflict. The series ... #Balaji_Telefilms #Balaji #Balaji_Studios-backed #Dum_Aur #Aur_Idli #Balaji_Studios #Ishk_Dum #Idli_Rasam #headline_Balaji #Studios-backed_Ishk
Bhooth Bangla controversy: Balaji Telefilms DENIES any outstanding vendor dues Balaji Telefilms has officially denied allegations regarding pending vendor payments related to Bhooth Bangla after recent media reports claimed that several vendors associated with the film were still awaiting dues despite the movie’s theatrical success. According to a recent Mid-day report, a few vendors alleged that payments worth lakhs of rupees were yet to be cleared. One vendor reportedly claimed that dues amounting to Rs 30 lakh were pending, while another alleged unpaid invoices worth Rs 18 lakh. The report also highlighted broader concerns within the film industry regarding delayed vendor payments and the increasing difficulty in recovering dues after a film’s release. Vendors quoted in the report reportedly stated that the earlier industry practice of clearing invoices within 90 days is no longer followed consistently. Some also claimed that actors and key crew members are usually prioritized for payments, while vendors and service providers often have to wait for months. Following the reports, Balaji Telefilms issued an official statement rejecting the allegations and clarifying its position on the matter. “With reference to various recent media reports and social media posts regarding certain allegations about unpaid dues by Balaji Telefilms Limited for the film Bhooth Bangla, this is to clarify that the Company has fulfilled all its contractual payment obligations for the film and t... #Balaji_Telefilms #Balaji #Bhooth_Bangla #Telefilms_DENIES #theatrical_success #officially_denied #Bangla_controversy #Telefilms #recent_Mid-day #DENIES
CONFIRMED! Balaji Motion Pictures announces Ragini 3; Tamannaah Bhatia and Junaid Khan to headline date-night horror Balaji Motion Pictures officially unveils Ragini 3, a gripping date-night horror that promises thrills, humour, and edge-of-your-seat entertainment. The film will be headlined by Tamannaah Bhatia, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Shashanka Ghosh, and will feature Junaid Khan opposite Tamannaah. Marking an exciting new chapter, Ragini 3 brings together a dynamic team, with Shashanka Ghosh stepping in as Director, while Sahir Raza continues to be the creative force on the project. With this association, the scale of the film has risen to new heights, making it one of the most anticipated films in the genre. This project also marks another collaboration between Shashanka Ghosh and Balaji Motion Pictures, following their successful association on films like Veere Di Wedding and Freddy. With Ragini 3, the team aims to deliver a bold, fresh, and stylised Date Night Horror experience. Tamannaah Bhatia, celebrated for her versatility and commanding screen presence across industries, takes on the lead role, bringing glamour, intensity, and intrigue to the narrative. She was always the one and only choice for the film. Joining her is Junaid Khan, who continues to impress with his unconventional choices and nuanced performances, making this a fresh and exciting new on-screen pairing. Produced by Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd... #Balaji #Balaji_Motion #Motion_Pictures #Tamannaah_Bhatia #Tamannaah #Ragini #Junaid_Khan #Shashanka_Ghosh #Motion #CONFIRMED
Ekta Kapoor announces Hoonur, Balaji Telefilms’ dedicated talent management vertical Balaji Telefilms has announced the launch of Hoonur, a new talent management vertical under Balaji Telefilms Digital, marking a strategic expansion of the company’s integrated entertainment ecosystem. The move reinforces Balaji’s long-standing focus on artist development, career planning, and structured representation across television and digital platforms. Designed to operate in an increasingly platform-driven entertainment landscape, Hoonur aims to offer focused representation that brings together talent development, content strategy, brand alignment, and audience engagement. The vertical is positioned to provide artists with long-term career direction while creating access to diverse creative and commercial opportunities. The initiative will be led by Mohammed Nagman Lateef, an industry professional with over 11 years of experience in talent management and entertainment strategy. Nagman previously founded and led Iconic Entertainment, where he built a reputation for progressive artist representation and career-led management. His appointment signals Balaji Telefilms’ intent to adopt a more structured and forward-looking approach to talent management. Speaking about the vision behind Hoonur, Ekta Kapoor, Joint Managing Director, Balaji Telefilms, said, “At Balaji, we have always believed that every artist deserves the right environment to grow. Talent thrives when it is supported by a... #Balaji_Telefilms #Balaji #strategic_expansion #Ekta_Kapoor #announces_Hoonur #Telefilms_Digital #Hoonur #Telefilms’_dedicated #talent_management #Kapoor_announces
