SCOOP: Remo Dsouza begins work on his next dance film; likely to be titled ABCD 3 In 2013, Remo Dsouza inaugurated the dance film genre with ABCD – Any Body Can Dance (2013). It was a film with no popular star cast and yet opened at Rs. 5. 50 crores, despite competition from the Akshay Kumar-starrer Special 26 (2013). Thanks to its theme, smart promotions, youth appeal, chartbuster music and of course, the dance moves, it went on to collect Rs. 45. 50 crores in its lifetime. The second part, ABCD – Any Body Can Dance – 2 (2015), starred Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor, and was a bigger hit, crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark. Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that now Remo Dsouza has begun working on another dance film and it may be titled ABCD 3. The source continued, “It’ll be produced by Amit Chandrra of Trigger Happy Studios. Remo Dsouza and his team have cracked a great idea for the film. They are now working on the screenplay. Remo is fully aware that a lot has changed since the last time he attempted a dance film in terms of audience consumption, exposure to various dance forms etc. He has kept those changes and Gen Z and Gen Alpha audiences in mind while envisioning his upcoming venture. ”Meanwhile, another source told us that it might be a continuation of the first part of ABCD. Hence, as per this source, the characters from ABCD – Any Body Can Dance are expected to return in Remo’s next. However, Bollywood Hungama couldn’t verify this claim at the... #dance #SCOOP #Remo_Dsouza #ABCD #dance_film #begins_work #Remo #titled_ABCD #Dsouza_begins #Dsouza_inaugurated
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
SCOOP: Ajay Devgn’s horror film likely to be titled Griha Pravesh Ajay Devgn’s association with horror and supernatural cinema has always been significant. His foray into horror began with Bhoot (2003) and he followed it up with Kaal (2005). Golmaal Again (2017) was a highly successful horror comedy before the genre became mainstream. Exactly two years ago, his supernatural flick, Shaitaan (2024), co-starring R Madhavan and Jyotika, worked big time at the box office. And now, the versatile actor is working on yet another horror film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The makers are toying with the idea of naming the film Griha Pravesh. Another title that has caught their eye is Vaastu Shastra. But it's Griha Pravesh that they feel is apt for the film and the subject. A final call will be taken in the near future, after which the makers will make an official announcement. ”The source further said, “Ajay Devgn will shoot the film in the United Kingdom in a start-to-finish schedule. The team is already planning meticulously to ensure that they are able to finish the shoot in the stipulated time. ”Meanwhile, Pinkvilla reported earlier in the day that the film will be directed by Rohit Jugraj. He began his career as a director with the Mohit Ahlawat-Nisha Kothari starrer James (2005) and then made Kunal Kemmu’s double role drama, Superstar (2008). He later moved to Punjabi cinema and made successful films like Sardaar Ji (2015) and Sardaar Ji 2 (2016), both of which star... #SCOOP #Ajay_Devgn #film #Ajay #Devgn #horror_film #Griha_Pravesh #titled_Griha #horror #Pravesh_Ajay
SCOOP: Salman Khan aims to return to Eid with Dil Raju and Vamshi's action entertainer in 2027 Eid is synonymous with Salman Khan, as over the years, the superstar has played a major role in making the festival a lucrative period. While today, actors are reaping the benefits of the date, once upon a time, it was never considered to be a festive window for Hindi films. It's Wanted followed by Dabangg that changed the tide for the same. This year is going without a Salman Khan release, but reliable sources inform that the superstar is aiming at the festive period of Eid for his next feature film. "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," revealed a source to Bollywood Hungama. The source further informs that the film in question is an action-packed entertainer with a strong emotional core. "It's a pure commercial entertainer with Salman Khan playing to the gallery. Vamshi plans to present Salman in a way audiences like to see him. The pre-production is going on in full swing, and the makers aim to take the film on floors in April," the source added. The film will be shot all across the country starting in April, and there is ample VFX work involved. All the aspects are being looked at at the moment, before they decide on announcing. The film will, however, be released i... #Khan #major_role #SCOOP #Salman_Khan #Salman #film #Eid #Dil_Raju #Vamshi_action #Hindi_films
SCOOP: Dhurandhar: The Revenge to be longer than the first part; runtime expected to be between 3 hours 40 minutes and 3 hours 55 minutes March 2026, that is, the month of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, has begun and the excitement for the sequel is growing day by day. Bollywood Hungama was the first one to inform you in November 2025 that the first part of Dhurandhar is expected to be more than 3 hours and 30 minutes long. We are now pleased to bring you another exciting update, this time about the runtime of Dhurandhar: The Revenge. As per sources in overseas territories, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is also a very lengthy film. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The film is expected to be 235 minutes long, that is, 3 hours and 55 minutes. However, in some regions, the information that has spread is that the sequel’s length is 3 hours and 40 minutes. Nevertheless, it is longer than Dhurandhar, which was 214. 01 minutes long, that is, 3 hours, 34 minutes and 1 second. If Dhurandhar: The Revenge’s length clocks 3. 55 hours, it’ll become one of the lengthiest films of Hindi cinema and the second longest film in the last 26 years, the first being LOC Kargil (2003). J P Dutta’s war film had a runtime of 4 hours and 7 minutes. The next on the list is Lagaan (2001), with a runtime of 3 hours and 44 minutes. A clearer picture is expected to emerge in a week’s time about the exact length. Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun a... #March #Dhurandhar #SCOOP #Bollywood_Hungama #Revenge #hours #minutes #minutes_March #minutes_long #growing_day
SCOOP: Love & War REAL budget revealed; Sanjay Leela Bhansali's epic costs Rs 350 cr, not Rs 425 cr. Sanjay Leela Bhansali is among the most celebrated directors of Indian Film industry, whose cinema has stood the test of time. His next, Love And War is a casting coup of the decade as the maverick filmmaker has brought Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal together for the first time. Earlier in the week, there were viral reports on how Love and War budget has shot up to Rs. 425 crores, and the production has gone into turmoil. However, our reliable sources close to the project confirm that Love And War is proceeding as planned. "Love And War budgets have shot up for sure, but it happens with all Sanjay Leela Bhansali films. Initially, it was planned as a Rs. 250 crore epic, and the costs through the shoot have now shot up to Rs. 350 crores. SLB doesn't compromise on his vision, and he is passionately filming this, which he believes could be his best work to date. The Rs. 425 crore figure of cost of production is trying to harm the project on purpose, and there is no truth to the claims," a source shared with Bollywood Hungama. The source told us further, "Unlike many high on VFX films, Love And War is largely shot on sets, with recreation of the era gone by. This doesn't cost much. Anyone who understands filmmaking would say that the Rs. 425 crore budget is a bluff. But truth finds its way, and it's for the people to know that Love And War is a Rs. 350 c... #Love #War #SCOOP #Sanjay_Leela #Leela_Bhansali #Leela #Bhansali #War_REAL #REAL_budget #Sanjay
SCOOP: T-Series acquires music rights of Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 5 for approx. Rs. 9 cr. The Golmaal series is one of the biggest of Indian cinema and fans are excited as Golmaal 5 has finally gone on floors. The fifth instalment promises to be bigger, and its brand value has further got a boost with a recent development. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “T-Series has acquired the music rights of Golmaal 5. Bhushan Kumar has paid Rohit Shetty approx. Rs. 9 crores as he is confident that the music of Golmaal 5 can work big time due to the brand value. ”Users may recall that the relationship between T-Series and Rohit Shetty had turned strained during Diwali 2024, when Bhushan Kumar’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Rohit’s multi-starrer Singham Again locked horns at the box office. Matters escalated further when the title track of Singham Again, unveiled just days before release, was hit with a copyright strike by T-Series. The label objected to certain elements that resembled the original Singham (2011) theme, the rights of which are owned by them. As a result, Rohit Shetty and his team were compelled to remove the song from all platforms and subsequently rework the composition. Two weeks after the release, Rohit Shetty opened up on this episode and said, “Arrey, woh T-Series ne strike kar diya na humpe. Isliye humko sab jagah se nikalna pada. Kya kare? Woh contract hi waisa hota hai, which is okay. ”Prior to this episode, Rohit Shetty and T-Series have shared a long and succe... #Rohit_Shetty #Rohit #SCOOP #Golmaal #Bhushan_Kumar #Shetty #T-Series #acquires_music #Singham #T-Series_acquires
SCOOP: Ranbir Kapoor in talks with Mohit Suri & Yash Raj Films for gangster-backed musical love saga After the historic success of Saiyaara, Mohit Suri is all set to start shooting for his next film soon. According to reliable sources, Mohit's next is an epic love story with music set against the backdrop of gangsters and assassins. "Mohit has locked a script and is looking to start shooting for the film by the end of 2026. He has full support from producer Aditya Chopra, as the duo is all set to embark on the journey of creating something as special as Saiyaara. "According to our source, Mohit Suri has approached Ranbir Kapoor to play the lead role, and a couple of rounds of meetings have already taken place. "Mohit has the dream of working with Ranbir Kapoor for the longest time. The success of Saiyaara and the support of Aditya Chopra have now given him the opportunity to cast Ranbir. Ranbir is also excited to collaborate with Mohit, but has not committed to the film yet. He is still sorting his calendar, as both Love and War and Ramayana are delayed," a source told Bollywood Hungama. The source also informed us that Ranbir has really liked the script and has informed Mohit of the tremendous theatrical potential it holds. "It has a big scope for music too, and if Ranbir does it, it could be one of the last love stories of his career. He will take a final call towards the middle of 2026. Mohit and Adi are meanwhile starting pre-production for the film. Even if Ra... #Aditya_Chopra #SCOOP #Ranbir_Kapoor #Ranbir #Yash_Raj #Mohit_Suri #Mohit #Raj_Films #gangster-backed_musical #start_shooting
SCOOP: Salman Khan-starrer Battle Of Galwan likely to be postponed; might not make it to cinemas on April 17 Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in providing timely updates about Battle Of Galwan. We are now back with another news, which might disappoint those who have been waiting to catch the Salman Khan-starrer on the big screen. As per latest developments, the superstar and the makers of the film are toying with the idea of delaying the release. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Battle Of Galwan is scheduled to be released on April 17. But the shoot is not yet over and the reshoot is taking more time than expected. From Monday, February 9, a one-week schedule will commence in the Golden Tobacco Factory in Mumbai. After this schedule gets over, a few more days of shooting are left and by February-end, it’ll be a wrap. ”The source further said, “Director Apoorva Lakhia will begin editing the reshot portions. And that’s not all. As per the rules, Battle Of Galwan needs to be shown to the Ministry of Defence and this process might also take time. Due to these two reasons, the makers feel that they would not be able to meet the April 17 deadline. Salman Khan is clear that such a special, patriotic film needs to be nurtured well. He has told the team of the film that they should not rush through the process and take their time in ensuring that the final product looks appealing, compelling and cinematic. ”The source continued, “Though Salman Khan and Apoorva La... #Battle #SCOOP #Salman_Khan #Salman_Khan-starrer #Bollywood_Hungama #Khan-starrer_Battle #providing_timely #timely_updates #Galwan #Khan-starrer
SCOOP: Budget math stalls Krrish 4 - Hrithik’s Rs. 500 cr. vision vs Aditya Chopra’s Rs. 350 cr. cap! Hrithik Roshan as Krrish is one of the most celebrated characters of Indian Cinema, and the last decade has seen a pent-up demand from the audience to see the return of this franchise for the fourth time. Hrithik was receptive to the audience and announced Krrish 4 in association with Yash Raj Films. This time around, the actor is donning a dual hat - of an actor and a director too, as Krrish 4 is to mark his debut as a director. But it seems that the fans will have to wait a little longer for Krrish 4. Reliable sources have confirmed that Krrish 4 has gone on back-burner as Hrithik Roshan and Aditya Chopra are not aligning on the budget of this superhero epic. "Hrithik Roshan wants to make the film at a huge budget close to Rs. 500 crores, and Aditya Chopra believes that it's essential to have an upper cap to the film around the Rs. 350 crore mark. After multiple rounds of discussions, the duo have at the moment put Krrish 4 on the back burner," a source told Bollywood Hungama. Hrithik is meanwhile exploring the possibilities of collaborating with another studio on Krrish 4, and also reworking the script, keeping budget restrictions in mind. "Hrithik is also a practical guy and has taken Aditya Chopra's feedback positively. He is relooking at certain feedback given by Adi, and at the same time in talks with other studios to fund the film. He is also looking to st... #Hrithik_Roshan #Krrish #Chopra #Hrithik #Aditya_Chopra #math_stalls #stalls_Krrish #SCOOP #Aditya #Roshan
