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EXCLUSIVE: No direct-to-OTT release for Maatrubhumi; Salman Khan determined to bring his film to cinemas On Saturday, April 11, Bollywood Hungama reported that, following directives from the Ministry of Defence, China will not be named in the Salman Khan-starrer Maatrubhumi. The news went viral in no time and became not just a trending Bollywood topic but also national news. Meanwhile, murmurs began circulating that the film might not be released in cinemas and that the makers were considering bringing it directly to an OTT platform. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that there is no truth to this chatter. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Salman continues to be a mega star and he has mounted Maatrubhumi on a grand scale. It’s a film for the big screen and hence, he and director Apoorva Lakhia are committed to releasing the film theatrically once the issues surrounding the film are resolved. ”An industry insider commented, “There’s a general misconception among certain people that there’s no censorship on OTT. Hence, they feel that if Salman Khan opts to skip a theatrical release, he’ll be able to drop the film on OTT without any problem. However, that’s not how it works. Every film that releases directly on streaming platforms also goes through the certification process, just like any theatrical film. So, even for a direct-to-OTT premiere, the government must clear the film before it can be presented to the public. ”On April 11, Bollywood Hungama quoted a source who ... #EXCLUSIVE #Bollywood #Salman_Khan #Salman_Khan-starrer #Bollywood_Hungama #film #Hungama_reported #Hungama #Khan-starrer_Maatrubhumi #Khan_determined

Saiyaara Team Reunites: Mohit Suri, Akshaye Widhani, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda return for an intense romance laced with heart-tugging music Earlier in the day, Bollywood Hungama broke the news about director Mohit Suri, actor Ahaan Panday and producers Yash Raj Films reuniting for another romance. The news is now confirmed by the banner. After the phenomenal success of Saiyaara that became the all-time highest grossing love story in the history of Indian cinema, the celebrated team of Mohit Suri, producer Akshaye Widhani (CEO of Yash Raj Films) and breakout Gen Z stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are set to reunite for an intense romance. The yet-untitled film promises a cinematic experience that blends heartfelt storytelling with unforgettable melodies. Released to unprecedented acclaim and audience love, YRF’s Saiyaara emerged as one of the defining musical blockbusters of its time. It collected a staggering close to Rs. 338 crores nett in India and about Rs. 580 crores gross worldwide — an extraordinary achievement for a romantic musical with absolute newcomers. Its soul-stirring soundtrack dominated streaming charts for months, even after its release, further reinforcing the film’s pop cultural impact in India and worldwide, especially amongst the youth of today. Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, the Saiyaara pair became sweethearts of Gen Z. Ahneet, as their fans lovingly call them, are set to return with this film, bringing with them the infectious charm, authen... #Aneet_Padda #Bollywood_Hungama #Yash_Raj #Mohit_Suri #Raj_Films #Ahaan_Panday #Akshaye_Widhani #music_Earlier #Hungama_broke #director_Mohit

EXCLUSIVE: After Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Himesh Reshammiya-Sooraj Barjatya join hands once again; ace music composer delivers 7 melodious songs for Ayushmann Khurrana-Sharvari starrer Sooraj Barjatya's films are known not just for their blockbuster business, clean family-friendly content, casting and emotions but also for their songs. Hence, expectations are immense on the music front from his next film. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively found some interesting information about the songs in his upcoming family entertainer, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Himesh Reshammiya has composed the music for the film. Both he and Sooraj Barjatya had worked together on Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) and enjoyed the experience. Sooraj ji knew Himesh would be the right choice for the kind of songs he wanted. Himesh was too happy to come on board. ”The source continued, “Himesh Reshammiya has delivered 7 melodious songs in this film. Sooraj ji was clear that each track needs to be simple, soulful and mass-appealing. He has a desire that the songs should not just work among the urban crowd but penetrate into the rural areas and the hinterland. Himesh is a master of such songs and he has delivered accordingly. ”Interestingly, this marks the first time Himesh Reshammiya has given music for an Ayushmann Khurrana film. Meanwhile, Bollywood Hungama reported last month that the title of the film is expected to undergo a change. On this, the source s... #Bollywood_Hungama #Ayushmann_Khurrana #Sooraj_Barjatya #Dhan_Payo #Ratan_Dhan #Prem_Ratan #Himesh_Reshammiya #Himesh #composer_delivers #blockbuster_business

EXCLUSIVE: Sooraj Barjatya's next with Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari expected to wrap shoot within a month Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in bringing news about the much-awaited film of Sooraj Barjatya’s next, Yeh Prem Mol Liya. The latest update is that the shoot is nearing completion, and Sooraj will proclaim ‘It’s a wrap’ on the film within a month’s time. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The shoot of Yeh Prem Mol Liya is progressing very smoothly. A major chunk of filming is over, and now only one week of shooting remains. ”The source further said, “The final schedule will take place either in the last week of April or in the first week of May after which it’ll be a wrap for Yeh Prem Mol Liya. Both leading actors of the film – Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari – will be part of this schedule. ”The family entertainer is produced by Rajshri Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films. A source had told Bollywood Hungama in October 2025, “After Uunchai (2022), Sooraj Barjatya’s last film, Rajshri Productions decided to join hands once again with Mahaveer Jain Films. Both Sooraj Barjatya and Mahaveer Jain had a wonderful time working together on Uunchai and hence, they decided to collaborate once more for the upcoming film. ”Besides Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, Sooraj Barjatya’s film also stars Shaad Randhawa, Anupam Kher, Seema Pahwa, and Supriya Pathak in pivotal roles. In February, we were the first to report that Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari shot for th... #Bollywood_Hungama #Ayushmann_Khurrana #Sooraj_Barjatya #Prem_Mol #Yeh_Prem #Mol_Liya #Barjatya #Mahaveer_Jain #Sooraj #month_Bollywood

EXCLUSIVE: Not just the mirror mistake, Dhurandhar The Revenge's new print also censors some abuses; Sanjay Dutt's abusive dialogue and few other abuses muted A few days ago, Bollywood Hungama exclusively informed readers that a revised print of Dhurandhar The Revenge has been sent to cinemas since last weekend. The earlier print of the Ranveer Singh-Sanjay Dutt-R Madhavan-Arjun Rampal starrer had a minor blunder – the cameraman’s reflection was visible in the mirror in a crucial scene in the second half featuring Hamza aka Jaskirat Singh Rangi (Ranveer Singh) amd Gurbaaz Singh aka Pinda (Udaybir Sandhu). This blunder was rectified in the revised print. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the makers have made one more change as well. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “In the earlier version, some abuses were muted but many of them were left untouched. In the new print, more cuss words have been censored. The dialogue where (Sanjay Dutt) says ‘L***d c******a kya’ in the Operation Lyari sequence has been muted, though the gesture made by the actor while mouthing the dialogue remains. The abuse, ‘B******a’, said by Rakesh Bedi while getting his pedicure done, and by a character in the ‘Aari Aari’ song sequence was also silenced. A few more abuses have been similarly muted in other parts of the film. Words like ‘B****a’ and ‘G***u’ were kept untouched. ”Before the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge, Bollywood Hungama had exclusively reported that among the 21 modificatio... #Bollywood_Hungama #Ranveer_Singh #Sanjay_Dutt #Singh_Rangi #Jaskirat_Singh #days_ago #Gurbaaz_Singh #revised_print #informed_readers #Udaybir_Sandhu

Bhooth Bangla trailer sneak peek: The return of Akshay Kumar, Priyadarshan and the comedy OGs promises loads of entertainment; Tabu emerges as the surprise package Last night, Bollywood Hungama got a sneak peek of the trailer of the much-awaited film of the month, Bhooth Bangla, more than 12 hours before its launch today (April 6). The film has already created a buzz due to its horror-comedy genre, casting and more, and the trailer is expected to further enhance the hype around it. The trailer is around 2 minutes and 58 seconds long and offers a better idea of the premise. The focus, of course, is on the humour quotient. As expected, Akshay Kumar steals the show. There’s no one like him when it comes to comedy, and he proves it yet again. He is ably supported by a stellar cast comprising Rajpal Yadav, Paresh Rawal and the late Asrani. Just seeing all of them together, that too in a Priyadarshan film, is sure to make fans nostalgic and excited. To add to the nostalgia, the makers have used two famous dialogues from Priyadarshan’s memorable comedies of the past, which are sure to be lapped up. Wamiqa Gabbi and Mithila Palkar get limited screen time, but it’s clear that they, too, have a significant part to play in the narrative. However, the surprise element of the trailer is Tabu. She seems to be the surprise package, and the makers have smartly kept her character under wraps. In fact, it’s evident that a major chunk of the plot, especially the horror element, has no... #Akshay_Kumar #Bhooth_Bangla #Bollywood_Hungama #Bangla #sneak_peek #Bangla_trailer #trailer_sneak #launch_today #OGs_promises #promises_loads

SCOOP: Sequel of Kangana Ranaut-starrer Queen likely to be titled Queen Forever A few days ago, reports came in that the sequel to Kangana Ranaut’s iconic film, Queen (2014), is in the works. According to the article in Mid-Day, the film will be directed by Vikas Bahl, who also helmed the first part, and is set to go on floors in April. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the film won't be called Queen 2 and that the makers have a title in mind. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers had several options for the film’s title and the one that has really caught their eye is Queen Forever. If all goes well, this will be what the film will be called. ”The source continued, “The makers feel Queen Forever is the apt title and that it suits the film’s subject. They are expected to finalize it very soon and make an official announcement, hopefully before the film’s shoot begins. ”Bollywood Hungama has also learned that Amit Chandrra of Trigger Happy Entertainment will be producing Queen Forever. His banner, Trigger Happy Studios, earlier produced the Farhan Akhtar-starrer 120 Bahadur along with Excel Entertainment. As per the Mid-Day story, in Queen’s sequel, Kangana Ranaut’s character, Rani, will not go to foreign shores. Instead, she’ll travel to different cities across India while also embarking on a journey of self-discovery. About Queen Besides Kangana Ranaut, Queen also starred Rajkummar Rao, Lisa Haydon, Nayani Dixit and others. It was produced by Vikramaditya Motwa... #Bollywood_Hungama #film #Vikas_Bahl #Kangana_Ranaut #Queen_Forever #Ranaut-starrer_Queen #Kangana_Ranaut-starrer #Queen #days_ago #titled_Queen

EXCLUSIVE: From 6 IMAX shows on Day 1 to 108 a day in Week 2, Project Hail Mary proves unstoppable as audience demand explodes; The Super Mario Galaxy Movie secures 66 shows; Dhurandhar The Revenge down to 21 shows Last week, Bollywood Hungama did a viral story that on the day of its release, March 26, Project Hail Mary was able to secure shows in only 6 out of 34 IMAX screens in India. Thanks to the impact of the Bollywood Hungama article, relentless efforts by the Sony Pictures team and sustained pressure from the fans, the exhibitors finally relented. From March 27, all the theatres of IMAX started playing Project Hail Mary. The demand was such that Eros Cinema even played a show at 3:45 am on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. Yesterday, it came to light that the Hollywood studio again had to put up a tough fight to get shows for their film in its second week. What complicated the matter is not just Jio Studios’ insistence for IMAX shows in Dhurandhar The Revenge but also persuasion by Universal Pictures to play The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the issue has been resolved and Project Hail Mary has emerged victorious. A source told us, “Project Hail Mary now has 108 shows across 34 IMAX screens in India. As for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, it will play 66 shows. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar The Revenge will have 21 shows a day. In short, Sony has secured nearly 2x the IMAX shows compared to Mario and 5x compared to Dhurandhar 2 ... #March #Super_Mario #Mario_Galaxy #Bollywood_Hungama #Galaxy_Movie #IMAX #Project_Hail #Hail_Mary #Hail #IMAX_shows

Project Hail Mary vs Dhurandhar The Revenge Round 2: Tussle begins over IMAX show sharing for next week; The Super Mario Galaxy Movie also joins the fray Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in informing readers about the struggles faced by Sony Pictures in getting sufficient IMAX screens and shows for their IMAX film, Project Hail Mary. On the day of its release, March 26, the Hollywood film was able to secure shows in only 6 out of 34 IMAX screens in India. Thanks to the impact of the Bollywood Hungama story, relentless efforts by the Sony Pictures team and sustained pressure from the fans, the exhibitors finally relented. From March 27, all the theatres of IMAX started playing Project Hail Mary. The demand was such that Eros Cinema even played a show at 3:45 am on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. If fans feel that the IMAX woes of Project Hail Mary were over last weekend, they are mistaken. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the studio is now once again negotiating to get IMAX shows from tomorrow, that is, Friday, April 3, when the film enters the second week. A source told us, “The distributors of both Project Hail Mary and Dhurandhar The Revenge are asking for sufficient shows in IMAX. They both reason that their film is doing extremely well in the premium format and hence, deserves to get more shows. ”The source further said, “What has complicated the matter even further is that the new Hollywood release of the week, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a... #Bollywood_Hungama #Sony_Pictures #IMAX #Project_Hail #Hail_Mary #Hail #Mary #IMAX_screens #Tussle_begins #Revenge_Round

CONFIRMED: 'Bhooth Bangla' shifted by a week; Paid previews begin April 16 After initial reports by Bollywood Hungama, the makers of Bhooth Bangla have now officially confirmed a strategic shift in the film’s release plan, along with the rollout of paid previews. The horror-comedy, backed by Ektaa Kapoor and Akshay Kumar, will now arrive a week later than originally scheduled, with advance paid previews set to begin on April 16, 2026, from 9 PM onwards. The development comes as a calculated move within the industry, aimed at ensuring optimal theatrical space for multiple releases. Addressing the decision, Ektaa Kapoor said, “After an extensive discussion and multiple requests from our distribution partner & exhibitors across key markets, we have decided to postpone the release of Bhooth Bangla by one week. We remain committed to delivering a great cinematic experience and are confident that this decision will benefit audiences and let the film have a powerful run at the cinemas. ”She further added, “Dhurandhar: The Revenge is currently enjoying an exceptional run at the box office, which is great news for producers at large. Our exhibitors felt that giving it a clear, uninterrupted window would be in the best interest of the industry ecosystem. ”Explaining the larger strategy, Kapoor noted, “By moving Bhooth Bangla ahead by a week, we are ensuring that both films get the theatrical space, marketing focus, and audience attention they truly deserve. We believe this app... #Akshay_Kumar #Bhooth_Bangla #Bollywood_Hungama #Ektaa_Kapoor #CONFIRMED #Paid_previews #officially_confirmed #begin_April #initial_reports #strategic_shift

SCOOP: Salman Khan eyes May 15 release for Maatrubhumi If all had gone as planned, Salman Khan’s upcoming film, Battle Of Galwan, would have arrived in cinemas this month on April 17. However, the film was pushed ahead due to additional shoots. Last month, the film’s name was changed to Maatrubhumi. Certain units of the film have been unveiled, but they do not mention its release date. Meanwhile, fans have constantly been asking on social media when Salman Khan and the makers will announce the release date of the much-awaited film. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the makers are considering several dates, and one of them is May 15. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The additional shoot is done and the film will be ready soon. Hence, the makers feel that it's better to bring out the film sooner rather than later. They are looking at several options and are seriously considering May 15. ”A source had earlier told Bollywood Hungama that the war drama is expected to release between July to October. The source replied, “That is also being considered, though most of the slots have been taken up by big-scale and significant films in that period. At one point, they wanted to get the film out on Independence Day, but that won’t be possible as Aamir Khan has taken the slot for the Sunny Deol-starrer Lahore 1947. The current plan is to ascertain if releasing Maatrubhumi on May 15 is possible. If not, they’ll bring it later. ”The source further added, “Salman and the other s... #Battle #Khan #SCOOP #Salman_Khan #Salman #Bollywood_Hungama #Galwan #April #film #Khan_eyes

SCOOP: Bhooth Bangla trailer expected to be unveiled on April 6; paid previews on April 16 under consideration Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that the Akshay Kumar-starrer Bhooth Bangla, scheduled to release on April 10, might be delayed and arrive in cinemas on April 17. The suspense over its release date continues, as the makers have yet to make an official announcement. Moreover, the trailer, which was initially expected on March 27 and later rescheduled for March 30, has not been unveiled yet. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the fans will have to wait just a few more days for the trailer to be out. A source told us, “The makers now plan to release the trailer on April 6. It remains to be seen if a trailer launch event will happen, though the makers are keen to do so. ”Last week, Bollywood Hungama carried a quote from a source who said, “The teaser introduced the world of the film and the characters. The trailer will give a little more idea about the plot and, of course, the humour quotient and madness as well. ”Meanwhile, the trade and industry are buzzing with reports that Bhooth Bangla has indeed been pushed to April 17. A trade expert told us, “The promotional plans have been reworked, keeping in mind the film’s new release date. Meanwhile, talks are on with distributors and exhibitors on whether paid previews can be held on the evening of Thursday, April 16. Once it is finalized, the makers will make a grand announcement about t... #trailer #SCOOP #Bhooth_Bangla #Akshay #Bollywood_Hungama #April #Kumar-starrer_Bhooth #Akshay_Kumar-starrer #inform_readers #consideration_Bollywood

It's Official! Salman Khan joins hands with Nayanthara for the first time for Vamshi Paidipally’s next In an exciting development for fans, Salman Khan and Nayanthara are set to share screen space in an upcoming high-octane action drama. The yet-untitled film will be directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the details on his official social media handle, leaving fans excited. In the past, we at Bollywood Hungama gave a sneak peek into the project revealing that it is a high-octane drama, further adding that the makers are targeting a grand Eid 2027 release. “Salman Khan is in talks with Dil Raju and Vamshi Padilpally to plan their schedules in a way that an Eid 2027 release becomes a reality. The producer - director duo is contemplating the option, and plan to get back to Salman with a plan soon," a source had told Bollywood Hungama. The Queen Arrives 🔥The epitome of versatility and excellence #NAYANTHARA joins #SalmanKhanVamshiPaidipallyFilm 💥💥It’s an honour to have You on board for something truly special that’s underway 🙏🏻#SVC63 @BeingSalmanKhan @directorvamshi #DilRaju #Shirish @SVC_official… pic. twitter. com/sRtMdUBsBI — Sri Venkateswara Creations (@SVC_official) March 31, 2026Meanwhile, talking about the film, it is being described as a quintessential commercial entertainer, blending action with emotional depth—something that has traditionally resonated well with Salman Khan’s fan... #Khan #Salman_Khan #Salman #Bollywood_Hungama #National_Award-winning #Dil_Raju #Vamshi_Paidipally #Vamshi #Vamshi_Padilpally #Paidipally

EXCLUSIVE: Bhooth Bangla expected to be approx. 2 hours 50 minutes long; among Akshay Kumar's longest films since Holiday - A Soldier Is Never Off Duty Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that the Akshay Kumar-starrer Bhooth Bangla, scheduled to release on April 10, might be delayed and arrive in cinemas on April 17. The suspense over its release date continues, as the makers have yet to make an official announcement. Moreover, the trailer, which was initially expected on March 27 and later rescheduled for March 30, has not been unveiled. This has only further fuelled speculation that the horror-comedy has indeed been pushed ahead. Meanwhile, Bollywood Hungama has now learned about the film’s run time. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Bhooth Bangla is around 2 hours and 50 minutes long. After the censor process, the run time may reduce or increase by a few minutes. The exact duration will be known closer to the release date, but as of now, it is said to be around 170 minutes. ”If Bhooth Bangla indeed ends up with a run time of 2 hours and 50 minutes, it will be among Akshay Kumar’s longest films in the last 12 years. In this period, most of his films have had shorter durations, usually under 150 minutes. The last Akshay Kumar starrer with a similar run time was Holiday – A Soldier Is Never Off Duty (2014), which was also 2 hours and 50 minutes long. After the A R Murugadoss-directed action entertainer, only 11 Akshay Kumar films have had run... #EXCLUSIVE #Akshay_Kumar #Bhooth_Bangla #Akshay #Bollywood_Hungama #April #minutes #Kumar-starrer_Bhooth #Akshay_Kumar-starrer #inform_readers

SCOOP: How Dhurandhar 2’s show-count pressure forced Bhooth Bangla out of April 10; Akshay Kumar film now eyes April 17 Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan's next, Bhooth Bangla, which was scheduled to arrive on April 10, has now been delayed to April 17. This has spiked a huge conversation in the industry, as many are questioning the move. While the delay is attributed to the historic business of Dhurandhar 2, Bollywood Hungama has dived into the real reason for the postponement. A source told Bollywood Hungama, "The distribution head of Jio Studios, Deepak Sharma has told the multiplexes to pull back the KDM of Dhurandhar 2 in the fourth week if they don't promise 10,000 shows to the film in the release week of Bhooth Bangla. He has taken this in writing from the exhibitors, and given the historic run, no one was willing to take the risk of missing out on a single penny of Dhurandhar 2. "The makers of Bhooth Bangla were fighting till the last minute to get a respectable release from April 10. "The Bhooth Bangla team contended that Dhurandhar 2 would have earned Rs. 1,000 crores by April 10, and all they wanted was a release that almost all mid-sized Akshay Kumar films get. But the Jio Studios distribution head had given a strict instruction to the exhibitors. It's the game of power, and with a project like Dhurandhar, the studio and its head are looking to establish themselves as the #1 distributor in India. The multiplex association had no option but to agree to all the ... #Akshay_Kumar #Dhurandhar #Bhooth_Bangla #Bollywood_Hungama #April #Bhooth #forced_Bhooth #eyes_April #show-count_pressure #pressure_forced

Bollywood Hungama report and fan power IMPACT: Project Hail Mary secures shows in ALL 34 IMAX screens in India; Mumbai’s Eros Cinema to play 3:45 am show over the weekend Yesterday morning, Bollywood Hungama informed readers that, despite tough negotiations by the Sony Pictures team, Project Hail Mary was able to secure shows in only 6 out of 34 IMAX screens in India on its release day. The shocking news was widely circulated in the industry and among exhibitors as well as fans, as it highlighted the struggles faced by the Hollywood studio in securing adequate showcasing for its IMAX film in IMAX properties. Thanks to the impact of the Bollywood Hungama story and sustained pressure from the fans, the exhibitors finally relented. From Friday, March 27, Project Hail Mary is being screened in all 34 IMAX properties of the country. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Project Hail Mary is not the only film that would be screened in IMAX. It’ll have to share shows with Dhurandhar The Revenge, which has been remastered in IMAX. Sony never asked for all shows and was okay with show-sharing. Hence, they finally got what they asked for from the very start. ”On the morning of Thursday, March 26, that is, the day of Project Hail Mary’s release, the film managed to get one show each in the 6 IMAX theatres. As the day progressed, the number of shows increased to 13. On Friday, Project Hail Mary has got as many as 65 shows, nearly five times more than the previous day. All theatres a... #Bollywood_Hungama #Sony_Pictures #IMAX #Project_Hail #Hail_Mary #Hail #IMAX_screens #Eros_Cinema #Pictures_team #weekend_Yesterday

SHOCKING: Despite tough negotiations, Project Hail Mary secures shows in ONLY 6 out of 34 IMAX screens in India; efforts underway to increase showcasing Yesterday morning, Bollywood Hungama reported that Project Hail Mary is struggling to secure screens in IMAX properties in India. Dhurandhar The Revenge was released in an IMAX version on Thursday, March 19, in the country, and due to its historic performance, it was expected that both films would share shows in IMAX. In a shocking turn of events, that hasn’t happened in most IMAX screens. As of 8:00 am on March 26, only six out of 34 IMAX theatres in the country are playing Project Hail Mary. The anger among the fans of the Hollywood film is quite visible on social media. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Project Hail Mary is filmed for IMAX and hence for many moviegoers, it is a must-watch in the IMAX theatres. Issues over screen-sharing are very common and it was expected that they would get resolved on the night of Wednesday, March 25. Sadly, that didn’t happen as the studio backing Dhurandhar The Revenge refused to let go of the shows in IMAX. Finally, late at night, Sony Pictures managed to secure 6 shows in 6 different screens in the country. ”An industry insider, on condition of anonymity, told us, “I was checking the booking app every 15 minutes as I was desperate to book tickets in IMAX and I knew that the moment the bookings would commence, all the best seats would be grabbed by other enthusiastic fans. How... #India #Bollywood_Hungama #IMAX #Project_Hail #Hail_Mary #IMAX_screens #IMAX_properties #Yesterday_morning #showcasing_Yesterday #tough_negotiations

SCOOP: Ekta Kapoor-Tanuj Garg join hands for big political thriller; touches upon tragic Pahalgam attack The wave of patriotic fervour is clearly ruling Bollywood, as evident by the blockbuster success of films like Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), Gadar 2 (2023), Article 370 (2024), Dhurandhar (2025), Border 2 (2026) etc. The recently released film, Dhurandhar The Rampage, directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, is on a rampage and is all set to rewrite box office records. The success of these films has reinforced the belief that audiences continue to respond strongly to high-conviction, nationalistic storytelling rooted in real events and contemporary geopolitics. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that an ambitious political thriller is all set to join this coveted list. An industry source told Bollywood Hungama, “Ekta Kapoor, Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar have joined hands to make a film which is yet untitled. They are expected to mount a large-scale narrative in the same space of hard-hitting, emotionally charged cinema. ”While the title and official announcement remain under wraps, early whispers indicate that the tragic Pahalgam attack is said to form a pivotal part of the storyline, adding a strong emotional and geopolitical dimension to the film. Meanwhile, the source told us that the film is being helmed by a blockbuster south director. The producers remained unavailable for comment at the time of publication. This marks the first ass... #Aditya_Dhar #Bollywood_Hungama #Pahalgam_attack #Jio_Studios #Surgical_Strike #patriotic_fervour #Ekta_Kapoor-Tanuj #Kapoor-Tanuj_Garg #ruling_Bollywood #tragic_Pahalgam

Dhurandhar The Revenge faces release-day shocker; 5:00 pm shows cancelled in some theatres due to late delivery of content; dubbed versions to release from March 19 The excitement for Dhurandhar The Revenge is historic, as evident by the ticket sales. The film releases today, March 18, from 5:00 pm onwards, and the demand is such that almost all shows across the country are sold out. Many have booked tickets for the first show of the day as they can’t wait to see what happens in the film. Many such fans have been disappointed as a few shows across the country have been cancelled. Cinepolis in Lake Shore Mall (formerly Viviana Mall) in Thane, near Mumbai, has cancelled all shows before 7:30 pm today. In most properties of MovieMax in Mumbai, shows will commence from 7:00 pm. A patron, Suresh Ganeshan, was disheartened when his 5:00 pm show in Cinepolis Thane was cancelled. He told Bollywood Hungama, “I got a message from BookMyShow that my show won’t be played. After ages, I was going to watch the first day, first show. But alas. ”An exhibition source told Bollywood Hungama, “The cinemas and the ticketing websites have just started informing patrons in case their show has been cancelled and also as to how and when they’ll get their refund. ”When asked for the reason, the source revealed, “There has been a delay in delivering the content. Since it’s a 3-hour and 49-minute-long film, it takes time for the film to load and for cinemas to check. Some theatres got the deli... #March #Dhurandhar #Bollywood_Hungama #Revenge #shows #Revenge_faces #release-day_shocker #dubbed_versions #faces_release-day #late_delivery

Dhurandhar The Revenge runtime BREAK-UP out: First half is 1 hour 47 minutes, second half crosses 2-hour mark The excitement for Dhurandhar The Revenge is mounting with each passing minute. Cinemas across the world are busy loading the film’s content, which is being dispatched at lightning speed to ensure that the first show commences everywhere at 5:00 pm. Meanwhile, exhibition sources have shared an interesting detail with Bollywood Hungama about the runtime of the film’s first and second halves. Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama did a viral news report about the censor cuts in Dhurandhar The Revenge. In the same article, we reported that the length of the film, as mentioned in the censor certificate, is 229. 06 minutes. In other words, Dhurandhar The Revenge is 3 hours, 49 minutes and 6 seconds long. An exhibition source told Bollywood Hungama, “The first half of the film is 1 hour and 47 minutes long. As for the second half, it has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes. ”This is in contrast to the first part, Dhurandhar (2025), whose first half was longer, clocking 2 hours and 4 minutes. The post-interval portion, meanwhile, lasted 1 hour and 28 minutes. It raised eyebrows, as a first-half running for more than 2 hours was virtually unheard of. Thankfully, all apprehensions were laid to rest once the film was released, as viewers were completely captivated by the world designed by writer-director-producer Aditya Dhar and didn’t mind the extended length of either half. Th... #half #Dhurandhar #Bollywood_Hungama #film #Revenge #hours #minutes #runtime_BREAK-UP #BREAK-UP #Revenge_runtime