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Ever since the teaser of Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, dropped online, it has become one of the most discussed Hindi films on social media. The reactions have been sharply divided. Some have applauded the makers for placing two women at the forefront of a slick action spectacle, while others have questioned whether Bollywood is ready for such a film. But perhaps that's precisely the point. Whether the conversation is positive or critical, Alpha has managed to achieve something that many films struggle to do today—it has made people curious. In an era where indifference is a bigger threat than criticism, that is already a victory. More importantly, Alpha represents something Bollywood desperately needs: the courage to attempt something different. For the Hindi film industry to thrive, it cannot survive on just one or two winning formulas. Every time a particular genre clicks, there's a temptation to flood theatres with similar films. While that may deliver occasional...

Veteran actor Govind Namdev has publicly distanced himself from the controversial film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy, claiming that he was misled about the nature of the project and would never have agreed to be associated with it had he known its actual premise. Speaking to Amar Ujala, the actor said he initially believed he was working on a film titled Sambhal. He later learned that another project titled Kala Hiran was being made, but was told that it would focus only on courtroom proceedings related to Salman Khan's blackbuck case. Recalling his reaction after watching the teaser, Namdev said, "As soon as I watched the trailer, I was shaken to the core. I instantly understood that the project is completely different from what I was shot for. We were never told that a character resembling Salman Khan would be created and misrepresented in this manner in the film. The moment I saw the trailer, I felt like I had been kept in the dark and used. There is a world of differe...

On June 10, Bollywood Hungama reported that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) sprang a pleasant surprise by passing three crucial films of the week with zero cuts – Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, Haunted – Echoes Of The Past and Backrooms. However, the sole exception was Disclosure Day. The film received its censor certificate at the eleventh hour and was required to make a few cuts. In a dialogue in the first act, the word ‘sex’ was muted. It occurs in the scene where Daniel Kellner (Josh O'Connor) learns that his girlfriend, Jane (Eve Hewson), was a nun. When asked whether she still follows the same religious commitments, Jane replies in the negative, pointing out that they’ve already had sex. It is in this dialogue that the CBFC made a change. The other word that got muted was ‘f**k’, and it occurred twice in the film. Once these changes were made, Disclosure Day was passed with a U/A 13+ certificate on June 11. The length of the film, as mentioned on the censor certifi...

The next two weeks are expected to be exciting for the film industry, with two keenly-awaited films gearing up for release – Cocktail 2 and Welcome To The Jungle. The former, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, is all set to arrive in cinemas on Friday, June 19, and has already generated tremendous buzz due to its franchise value, chartbuster music, youthful appeal and fresh casting. The advance booking of Cocktail 2 opened at the stroke of midnight on June 14 and it has now come to light that the romcom has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with an ‘A’ certificate. Moreover, the film’s runtime is said to be 150 minutes. In other words, Cocktail 2 is 2 hours and 30 minutes long. With this, Cocktail 2 becomes the first-ever adult-rated film of Kriti Sanon’s 12-year career. For Rashmika Mandanna, it marks her second ‘A’-rated Hindi film after the blockbuster Animal (2023). As for Shahid Kapoor, this is the fifth adult-rated film of his ...

The makers of Governor have announced a special Buy 1 Get 1 Free ticket offer for moviegoers as the Manoj Bajpayee-led drama continues its run in cinemas. The film, which released on June 12, is inspired by the events surrounding India’s 1991 financial crisis and focuses on the journey of an individual whose contributions played a key role during a crucial period in the country’s economic history. Sharing the update on social media, the makers revealed that audiences can avail of the offer through BookMyShow by using the code ‘GOVERNOR’. Announcing the initiative, they wrote, “Witness the story behind India's turning point. BUY 1 AND GET 1 Use code GOVERNOR on BookMyShow. GOVERNOR, in cinemas now.” Directed by Chinmay Mandlekar and backed by producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Governor features Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role. The film attempts to revisit a defining chapter in India’s economic journey, bringing to the screen the challenges, decisions, and circumstances that shaped the n...

There have been numerous releases this week and yet Obsession continues to remain rock-solid. The film entered its third week yesterday, on June 12, and collected Rs. 3.50 crores. This is higher than what it had collected on its second Friday – Rs. 3.30 crores. Hence, there’s a possibility that after collecting more in Week 2 than in Week 1, Obsession might collect more in its third week than in its second week. Moreover, the figure of Rs. 3.50 crores is higher than the collections of new releases like Haunted – Echoes Of The Past, Main Vaapas Aaunga, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata, Governor, Disclosure Day and Backrooms. Haunted – Echoes Of The Past has surprised the trade by collecting Rs. 2.72 crores, but it’s still short of Obsession’s 15th-day collection. Realizing that the film continues to attract considerable footfalls, theatres are adding its shows. Mumbai’s iconic single screen, Regal, began playing Obsession for the first time since its release from June 12 at 1:30 pm and 9:45 pm...