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Saif Ali Khan to reunite with Farhan Akhtar after 25 years for a thriller: Report

Twenty-five years after Dil Chahta Hai became a landmark film in Hindi cinema, Saif Ali Khan is reportedly set to collaborate once again with Farhan Akhtar and Excel Entertainment. According to a report by Variety India, the actor has signed on to headline an upcoming thriller backed by producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. While the makers have not officially announced the project, the report states that the film is currently in the writing stage and is expected to begin production by the end of the year. An intense thriller exploring morality and ethics As per the report, the untitled film will be an edge-of-the-seat thriller that explores themes of morality, ethics and complex societal issues. Saif Ali Khan will reportedly be paired opposite a leading female actor, although the casting process is still underway. The project has not yet locked a director. Sources quoted by Variety India claim that Saif has already committed to the film and is looking forward to reuniting with...
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Ramayana makers revive plans for grand Dubai premiere: Report

Director Nitesh Tiwari's much-awaited film Ramayana may have a grand international premiere in Dubai if ongoing plans materialise. According to a report by Mid-Day, the makers have resumed discussions about hosting the film's premiere in the UAE after earlier putting the idea on hold. The event is reportedly being planned for October 28 and is internally being referred to as the "Desert Premiere." Ramayana premiere plans revived after earlier pause As per the report, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra had initially considered Dubai as the venue for the film's premiere. However, those plans were paused earlier this year due to the conflict in West Asia. The report states that discussions have now resumed following the easing of the regional situation, with the team once again exploring the feasibility of hosting the event in Dubai. Location scouting reportedly underway According to Mid-Day, preliminary groundwork has already begun, with location sc...
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Forget post-credit scenes! Welcome To The Jungle surprises audiences with a post-intermission-slate sequence featuring Akshay Kumar

Thanks to the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it has now become common for viewers to not leave their seats once the end credits begin. Instead, audiences are expected to stay glued to the screen, waiting for a scene that appears after the credits roll. The post-credit scene trend has caught on in a big way and even Hindi filmmakers have tried their hand at it. However, the recently released Welcome To The Jungle goes a step further. The film features a sequence that appears immediately after the intermission slate. In Welcome To The Jungle, the word ‘Intermission’ appears on screen and is immediately followed by Akshay Kumar addressing the audience with popcorn in his hand. In a hilarious moment, he says that they had shot a portion for the film but didn’t know where exactly to place it. Hence, they decided to screen it after the interval slate! This is then followed by the song ‘Kyun’, featuring Akshay Kumar and Disha Patani. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “It’s an e...
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Jacqueline Fernandez withdraws Supreme Court plea in Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to Sukesh Chandrashekhar

Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has withdrawn her special leave petition before the Supreme Court that challenged proceedings initiated against her in the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. As per an IANS report, a Bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi on Thursday allowed the actor to withdraw her petition after the matter was taken up for hearing. Petition challenged Delhi High Court and trial court orders Jacqueline had approached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court refused to quash the ED's prosecution complaint and the trial court's order framing charges against her under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). With the withdrawal of the petition, the legal proceedings against the actor will continue before the trial court. Matter was reassigned after judge recused himself The case was initially listed before a Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and A...
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EXCLUSIVE: CBFC censors sensual visuals of Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez in Welcome To The Jungle; replaces ‘andha’ with ‘dheela’; deletes ‘Paani of Kashmir’ dialogue

The much-awaited multi-starrer comic caper, Welcome To The Jungle, will release this Friday, on June 26. The censor process was completed on time and in this article, Bollywood Hungama will exclusively focus on the cuts given to the film. The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Welcome To The Jungle with a U/A 16+ dialogue. However, the makers were asked to make several changes. The dialogue ‘Kaala paida hua hai, koyla hai’ was replaced with ‘saadah paida hua hai, namoona hua hai’. A 10-second scene containing the words ‘na diya’ was asked to be deleted. The word ‘screwed’ was replaced with a suitable word in two places. Similarly, the word ‘Azarudden’ was replaced with ‘Allaudin’. A dialogue mentioning ‘Paani of Kashmir’ was asked to be deleted. The dialogue ‘Yaad karo kurbani, munh mein bhar lo paani’ was replaced with ‘Jo shaheed hone ja raha tha, uske munh mein bhar lo paani’. ‘Aandha’ was replaced with ‘dheela’ while the dialogue ‘desh ki tatti’ was asked to be dele...
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Ajay Devgn’s action entertainer Chauhaan announced; first look unveiled, set for October 2027 release

Jio Studios and Colour Yellow Productions have announced Chauhaan, an action film starring Ajay Devgn, with a theatrical release set for October 1, 2027. The title announcement was made on the birth anniversary of the late action director Veeru Devgan, Ajay Devgn’s father. The announcement video features the track ‘Jumma Chumma De De’ playing in the backdrop and closes on the dialogue: “Pathaanon se kehna, Chauhaan aa raha hai.” The film marks Ajay Devgn’s first collaboration with filmmaker Aanand L Rai. Jio Studios serves as both presenter and producer on the project.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jio Studios (@officialjiostudios) Chauhaan is directed by Neeraj Yadav and produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aanand L Rai, and Himanshu Sharma under Jio Studios and Colour Yellow Productions. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 1, 2027. Ajay Devgn's upcoming slate includes a mix of sequels and original projects across multiple genres. While Dh...
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Welcome To The Jungle fever grips exhibitors; Supergirl bookings delayed as theatres prioritize Akshay Kumar’s comic caper

This week will see the release of not just one of the most-awaited Hindi films of the year, Welcome To The Jungle, but also the Hollywood superhero entertainer, Supergirl. Both films will be released on Friday, June 26. However, as of 7:00 pm on June 24, the bookings for Supergirl have yet to begin. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “There’s tremendous excitement in the exhibition sector for Welcome To The Jungle. Moreover, the distributor of the comic caper has also requested extensive promotion. As a result, theatres have decided to adhere to it.” The source continued, “Consequently, Supergirl is unable to get the desired number of shows. Warner Bros is clear that they are not asking for excessive showcasing. They have asked for 2 prime shows in 4-screen multiplexes and 3 prime shows in multiplexes with more than 4 screens. Yet, they are facing difficulty in securing showcasing. The negotiations are on and a solution is expected to be reached by Wednesday night or Thursday morn...
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