Dinesh Vijan says "Mahavatar is SIX times the size of Chhaava"; also reveals, "I told Namit Malhotra, 'If Ramayana runs, Mahavatar is all set'" The launch of 'FICCI-EY Media & Entertainment Report' was held at a five-star hotel in Mumbai and was attended by various reputed personalities of the media and entertainment industry. Blockbuster producer Dinesh Vijan attended an interesting panel discussion called ‘Box Office @ ₹20,000 Crore: Inside the Economics of Theatres in the Streaming Age’ wherein he spoke about the film industry, the current trends and a lot more. He also opened up about his highly awaited upcoming film, Mahavatar, starring Vicky Kaushal. Dinesh Vijan said, “People want to de-risk. We don’t believe that the film would work. So, we feel very good when the film is de-risked. But if you realize, every film that crossed the Rs. 500 crore mark were all risky films. We didn’t know how to make Chhaava (2025). Vicky Kaushal had never played a historical figure. Laxman Utekar had never directed a film of this kind. But it was about survival. We had to make that kind of film and do that kind of business for our survival. It was not based on streaming revenue. At one point, none of the rights was sold. That film recovered all its money from theatres. ”He further said, “We are attempting to make a film called Mahavatar, which is about the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Parshuram. With this film, we are trying to go really global. At times, I wonder ‘Ho... #Media #Namit_Malhotra #Entertainment #entertainment_industry #FICCI-EY_Media #Entertainment_Report #Dinesh_Vijan #Ramayana_runs #told_Namit #Box_Office
BAFTA-winning Boong to return to theatres on March 6 with wider release Boong, backed by Excel Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment and Suitable Pictures, is set to return to theatres on March 6 with a wider release. The makers have also unveiled a new poster to announce the date. The film recently achieved a milestone by becoming the first Indian feature to win a BAFTA, taking home the honour in the Best Children’s & Family Film category at the British Academy Film Awards. The win marked a significant international recognition for the project and placed it among major global contenders in the category. Sharing the new poster on social media, the makers captioned it: “A journey of innocence, love and resilience. Witness India's first BAFTA Award winning film, in cinemas on 6th March. ”Written and directed by Lakshmipriya Devi, the film follows a young boy who sets out to surprise his mother with what he believes would be the most meaningful gift — bringing his absent father back home. The search gradually reshapes his understanding of family and expectations, leading to an unexpected emotional outcome. After earning international attention and securing the BAFTA honour, Boong now prepares for its theatrical return, with the wider release scheduled across cinemas on March 6. Also Read: BAFTA 2026: Priyanka Chopra, Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan applaud Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani and team of Boong for historic win... #March #Excel_Entertainment #Chalkboard_Entertainment #Suitable_Pictures #Entertainment #BAFTA-winning_Boong #theatres #wider_release #Chalkboard #Pictures
