Chetak Screen Awards 2026 full winners list: Dhurandhar dominates with 14 wins; Homebound takes Best Film The Chetak Screen Awards 2026 honoured some of the most notable achievements in Indian cinema this year, with Dhurandhar emerging as the biggest winner of the night by taking home 14 trophies across major categories. While Dhurandhar dominated the technical and performance honours, Homebound secured the top prize for Best Film, marking a balanced spread of recognition across the industry’s biggest titles. Here is the complete winners' list from the ceremony. Major award winners Best Film HomeboundBest Actor (Female) Yami Gautam Dhar – HaqBest Actor (Male) Ranveer Singh – DhurandharBest Director Aditya Dhar – DhurandharBest Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) Shalini Vatsa – HomeboundBest Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) Akshaye Khanna – Dhurandhar Technical category winners Best Action Aejaz Gulab, Sea Young Oh, Yannick Ben, Ramazan Bulut – DhurandharBest Background Score Shashwat Sachdev – DhurandharBest Choreography Vijay Ganguly – ‘Shararat’ (Dhurandhar)Best Cinematography Vikash Nowlakha – DhurandharBest Costume Sheetal Iqbal Sharma – Chhaava Smriti Chauhan – DhurandharBest Dialogue Aditya Dhar – DhurandharBest Editing Shivkumar V. Panicker – DhurandharBest Hairstyling and Make-Up Preetisheel Singh D'Souza – DhurandharBest Production Design Saini S. Johray – DhurandharBest Sound Design Bishwadeep Chatterjee – DhurandharBest Special Effects Envision VFX, Philm CGI... #Dhurandhar #Indian_cinema #Chetak_Screen #Screen_Awards #Screen #Dhurandhar_dominates #Dhurandhar_emerging #taking_home #DhurandharBest #notable_achievements
Salman Khan – Vamshi Paidipally’s film gets a new addition in cast: Arvind Swamy comes on board, reveals report A major collaboration is taking shape in Indian cinema as Salman Khan teams up with filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally for the first time in a film produced by noted South producer Dil Raju. The yet-untitled project has already generated significant buzz, especially after the recent announcement of Nayanthara as the female lead. The film marks her first collaboration with Salman Khan and her second Hindi outing after Jawan alongside Shah Rukh Khan. The casting momentum continues, with reports suggesting that Arvind Swamy is likely to join the ensemble. Known for his iconic roles in films like Roja and Bombay, Swamy is expected to play a key role in the film. While initial speculation hinted at him taking on an antagonist’s part, reports clarify that his character will instead be portrayed in a positive light, steering clear of negative shades. Interestingly, the makers are still on the lookout for a strong antagonist to face Salman Khan on screen, indicating that a major casting announcement could be on the horizon. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions with Anil Kapoor for an important role, although details regarding his character remain tightly under wraps. Providing insight into the film’s timeline, a source told Bollywood Hungama, "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... #Khan #Salman_Khan #Indian_cinema #Dil_Raju #Vamshi_Paidipally #Paidipally #noted_South #South_producer #Arvind_Swamy #Khan_teams
Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun thank audiences for making Dhurandhar a RECORD grosser: "We are STILL processing it"; Ranveer proclaims, "Ab Indian cinema ka mustakbil Dhurandhar: The Revenge tay karega!" The music launch of Dhurandhar The Revenge, also the only event for the much-awaited film, took place on March 17 at Mumbai’s NESCO in the presence of hundreds of fans. Organized by Spotify, the event was slightly marred by mismanagement, as the team failed to provide adequate passes to mediapersons, leading to some minor chaos. Thankfully, the Dhurandhar The Revenge team made up for it with their quotes and live performances. Ranveer Singh made a dramatic entry at the very beginning and performed to the song ‘Aari Aari’, which has already become a rage. He then asked the fans, “Did you love the music of Dhurandhar Part 1? Which is your favourite song?” As fans shouted out the names of various tracks, Ranveer smiled and remarked, “Dekho, yehi toh khaas baat hai. Sab ke alag alag favourites hain. ”He then touched upon the historic box office success achieved by the first part, “Thanks to your love, Dhurandhar reached a historic milestone. Thank you from our whole team to all the cinema-going audience. ”He added, “Dhurandhar The Revenge releases the day after tomorrow. Moviegoers not just in the country but across the world are eagerly waiting for it. Our whole team is thrilled and we are grateful to the response generated by the first part of the film. We are also so humble... #Dhurandhar #Ranveer_Singh #Revenge #Indian_cinema #Sara_Arjun #RECORD_grosser #Revenge_tay #making_Dhurandhar #mustakbil_Dhurandhar #tay_karega
Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 release date announced; sequel arrives in cinemas on August 28, 2026 The makers of Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 have officially announced the film’s theatrical release date. The sequel to the cult comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla will arrive in cinemas on August 28, 2026. The announcement was made with the unveiling of the film’s poster, confirming the next chapter of the beloved franchise nearly two decades after the original became a favourite among audiences. The sequel is directed by Prashant Bhagia and produced by Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar under T-Series in association with Tandav Films. The project is also produced by Savita Raj Hiremath and Raj Hiremath. While plot details have been kept under wraps, the sequel will see the original cast members reprising their roles, bringing back the characters that made the first film a cult favourite. Actor Ravi Kishan has also joined the film in an important role. The project was first announced earlier this year in January. Veteran actor Anupam Kher marked a major milestone in his career on January 3, 2026, when he began work on the film, which also happens to be his 550th project. Sharing the moment with his followers on social media, Kher reflected on his long journey in Indian cinema. In a note posted online, the actor recalled an interaction with an international filmmaker at the Cannes Film Festival, who had once referred to him as the “Marathon Man of Indian Cinema” after learning about the sheer number of films... #release_date #August #film #Indian_cinema #theatrical_release #Ghosla #Khosla #Raj_Hiremath #comedy_Khosla #date_announced
Prerna Arora, Zee Studios & Keerthan unite for Kiran Abbavaram’s grand mytho-fantasy The stage is set for what promises to be one of the most ambitious mytho-fantasy spectacles in Indian cinema. Zee Studios’ Umesh Kr Bansal and producer Prerna Arora have officially joined hands with creator, co-producer and writer Keerthan for an untitled epic mythological fantasy starring Kiran Abbavaram in the lead. While the title remains tightly under wraps, the scale and vision of the project have already generated strong industry buzz. Pre-production is underway in full swing for the Telugu-Hindi bilingual, and the makers have initiated the search for a powerful female lead opposite Kiran Abbavaram, a character said to play a pivotal role in the film’s mythological universe. The film is being mounted on a grand scale, blending mythology, fantasy and cutting-edge visual effects. Creator-writer Keerthan, who has carved a niche for himself in the advertising world with visually compelling storytelling, has begun intensive preparation for the film’s large-scale, VFX-driven mythological sequences. Sources reveal that the team is working meticulously to ensure the film delivers a never-before-seen visual experience for audiences. Grand set construction is expected to commence soon, with extensive shoot schedules being planned across Kerala, Kodaikanal, Karnataka, the Western Ghats and the historic landscapes of Hampi locations that promise to enhance the mystical and epic tone of the narra... #Zee_Studios #Indian_cinema #Prerna_Arora #Kiran_Abbavaram #ambitious_mytho-fantasy #mytho-fantasy_spectacles #Keerthan_unite #Studios’_Umesh #grand_mytho-fantasy #Kiran
First poster of Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ketan Mehta’s Jai Somnath unveiled on Maha Shivratri Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Ketan Mehta, two of Indian cinema’s most influential creative forces, have come together to tell an important tale from India’s spiritual history. Bhansali has announced an upcoming seminal tale of Indian civilization titled Jai Somnath, in collaboration with acclaimed director Ketan Mehta. This marks an interesting partnership between two of the most powerful creative voices in Indian cinema. Jai Somnath traces back to 1025–1026 CE, when Mahmud of Ghazni attacked and plundered the Somnath Temple in Gujarat, a defining chapter in Indian history. This year marks 1000 years of the Ghazni attack and the destruction of the temple, and its subsequent resurrection. Somnath symbolizes the indestructible spirit of India and the glory of Indian civilization. Given the deep emotional and cultural significance of this chapter, the film aims to strike a strong chord with audiences as it revisits an important moment from India’s past. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhansali Productions (@bhansaliproductions) What makes Jai Somnath even more significant is the collaboration between Sanjay Leela Bhansali an iconic storyteller celebrated for grand world-building and larger-than-life cinema, and Ketan Mehta, a director known for bold storytelling, historical narratives, and socially relevant cinema with international appeal. The film brings ... #Indian #Sanjay_Leela #Leela_Bhansali #Ketan_Mehta #Jai_Somnath #Ketan #Maha_Shivratri #Shivratri_Sanjay #Bhansali #Indian_cinema
