SCOOP: Alia Bhatt CONFIRMED to lead Tumbbad 3 with Sohum Shah; actress to make an extended cameo in Tumbbad 2 Alia Bhatt is touted to be one of the most talented actresses of Indian Cinema. While her next for the big screen is the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directed Love and War, we have exclusively learnt that Alia has silently started shooting for another film. Reliable sources confirm that Alia Bhatt is shooting for a 15-day cameo in the Sohum Shah led Tumbbad 2, which is presently on floors. "Alia is doing a 15-day extended cameo in Tumbbad 2, and it's a character that is integral to the overall narrative of the film. That's not all, her character will carry forward in the third part, which is the finale of the Tummbad trilogy. Tumbbad 2 will introduce Alia Bhatt as the central character of Tumbbad 3, alongside Sohum Shah," a source close to the development told Bollywood Hungama on condition of confidentiality. Alia is expected to wrap up shooting for Tummbad 2 by the end of May, and then move on to the last leg of Love and War. "Love and War restarts from June and will be wrapped up by August 2026. The Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial hits the big screen on Republic Day 2027," the source added. As for Tumbbad 3, the film goes on floors right after the release of Tumbbad 2, and Alia's addition has just made the trilogy all the more exciting. Also Read: Alia Bhatt’s special appearance in Tumbbad 2 could be more than a cameo; it could be a box office omen... #Indian_Cinema #Bhatt #Sanjay_Leela #Leela_Bhansali #Tumbbad #Sohum_Shah #Alia_Bhatt #Alia #Bhatt_CONFIRMED #lead_Tumbbad
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: Pen Marudhar secures Shah Rukh Khan-Siddharth Anand’s King in a whopping Rs. 250 crore theatrical deal Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand's King is among the most awaited films of Indian Cinema. Made on a budget of Rs. 400 crores, the action packed entertainer rides on a solid ensemble cast comprising of Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi and many more. The film is scheduled for a grand release during the Christmas 2026 weekend, and the expectations are off the roof. In an interesting turn of events, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that Pen Marudhar has acquired the all India distribution rights of King for a hefty sum of Rs. 250 crores. This marks one of the biggest theatrical deals of the year, and why not, it features the biggest superstar of India - Shah Rukh Khan in lead. "Pen Marudhar have acquired the theatrical distribution rights of King for a sum of Rs. 250 crores. The distributor has a long standing association with Shah Rukh Khan's banner, having released films like Jawan, Dunki, Zero, Badla, Ittefaq and many more," a trade source shared with Bollywood Hungama. King is seeing a release in the crowded Christmas 2026 window amogst the Hollywood biggies - Avengers: Doomsday, Dune 3 and Jumanji. "Shah Rukh Khan was looking for a strong distribution partner to navigate the competitive window, and he is looking at a wide theatrical release in the month of December all across the... #Shah #Rukh_Khan #Shah_Rukh #Rukh #Indian_Cinema #Siddharth_Anand #Pen_Marudhar #Khan-Siddharth_Anand #Anand_King #Rukh_Khan-Siddharth
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
SCOOP: Rohit Shetty takes the Do Aur Do Paanch route for Golmaal 5; sets up a Tom & Jerry rivalry between Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar The Rohit Shetty directed Golmaal is among the most successful franchises in Indian Cinema, and the last few years have seen a pent-up demand from the audiences for the fifth instalment of the comic caper. The film is finally set to go on floors in March 2026, and we have got an exclusive scoop on the film. Reliable sources have confirmed to Bollywood Hungama that Rohit Shetty is all set to adapt Do Aur Do Paanch in the format of Golmaal. "Rohit is a big fan of yesteryear comedies. Golmaal Returns was Aaj Ki Taza Khabar, Bol Bachchan was Golmaal (1979), and Golmaal 3 was based on Khatta Meetha (1978). Now, taking the franchise ahead, Rohit is set to re-envision the Amitabh Bachchan and Shashi Kapoor starrer Do Aur Do Paanch in the form of Golmaal FIVE," a source told Bollywood HungamaThe source informs us further that Ajay Devgn and Akshay Kumar will be playing two key characters in the story, alongside the entire gang of Arshad Warsi, Kunal Kemmu, Sharman Joshi and Tusshar Kapoor, among others. The source told Bollywood Hungama, "Rohit has taken the germ from the cult comedy and written a fresh screenplay palatable for today's audience. The fight will be like that between Tom and Jerry, but with an outlook of how humans interact in 2026. "Golmaal FIVE is all set to release in 2027, as Rohit intends to shoot for the film from March to Jun... #Rohit_Shetty #Rohit #Akshay_Kumar #Indian_Cinema #Golmaal #Shetty_directed #Ajay_Devgn #Paanch_route #comic_caper #pent-up_demand
