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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...

EXCLUSIVE: Ali Fazal's fierce new poster from Mirzapur: The Movie raises anticipation ahead of teaser launch

Ahead of the teaser launch tomorrow, the makers have just dropped a striking new poster featuring Ali Fazal, from the much-awaited Mirzapur: The Movie, and it is everything fans have been waiting for. With the teaser set to drop tomorrow, the buzz around the film has officially hit fever pitch. The poster showcases Ali Fazal in his iconic avatar, radiating intensity and power. With a fierce expression and commanding presence, the character's look hints at the high-stakes drama, revenge, and power battles that have become synonymous with the Mirzapur franchise. While the poster offers no clues about the storyline, it successfully reignites excitement among fans eager to witness the return of one of the most loved characters from the Mirzapur universe. The visual serves as a reminder that the battle for power is far from over and that the world of Mirzapur is gearing up for an even grander cinematic experience. As excitement builds, all eyes are now on the teaser, which promises to ...

Tera Yaar Hoon Main release advanced to July 24; title track teaser released!

The makers of Tera Yaar Hoon Main have announced a new release date for the upcoming romantic drama while also unveiling the teaser of its title track. Starring debutant Aman Indra Kumar alongside Akanksha Sharma, the film is now scheduled to arrive in cinemas on July 24, 2026, one week earlier than its previously announced release date. The latest announcement was accompanied by a glimpse of the film's title song, which offers audiences a peek into the emotional world of friendship, love, and relationships that forms the core of the story. The full track is expected to be released tomorrow. Release date revised for the third time Tera Yaar Hoon Main has seen multiple changes to its release schedule over the past few months. The film was initially slated to release on May 22, 2026. It was later postponed to July 31, 2026. With the latest update, the makers have advanced the release by a week, locking July 24 as its final theatrical release date. The revised schedule allows the fil...

Eetha teaser out: Shraddha Kapoor brings Maharashtra’s folk legacy alive in her boldest screen transformation yet

The much-awaited teaser of Eetha has finally been released on digital platforms, giving audiences a glimpse of Shraddha Kapoor in what appears to be one of the most transformative roles of her career. Backed by Maddock Films and directed by Laxman Utekar, the film stars Kapoor as legendary Marathi Tamasha artist Vithabai Narayangaonkar and is slated to arrive in cinemas on August 28 during the Raksha Bandhan weekend. The teaser had first been screened theatrically alongside Maddock Films' Cocktail 2, which released on June 19. Following strong audience curiosity and growing social media chatter, the makers have now officially unveiled it online. Shraddha Kapoor unveils a striking new avatar Running for 2 minutes and 18 seconds, the teaser opens with a charged atmosphere as an enthusiastic crowd calls for a performance from a dancer named Eetha. While the setup initially hints at a conventional star entry, the film quickly takes a different route. Shraddha Kapoor makes an unexpecte...

Emraan Hashmi returns to horror after 5 years with Rooh, set for 2027 release

After redefining horror for a generation and becoming one of the most recognisable faces of the genre in Indian cinema, Emraan Hashmi is set to headline Rooh, a high-concept musical-horror spectacle designed for a theatrical experience. The film is slated for a 2027 theatrical release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Directed by Mayank Sharma, the creator-director of the highly acclaimed Prime Video’s Breathe Franchise, Rooh brings together a unique blend of new-age horror, music and emotion, envisioned as a spine-chilling cinematic experience. Known for his command over psychological depth, atmosphere and character-led storytelling, Mayank brings his immersive vision to a film built for the big screen. Rooh brings Emraan Hashmi into a world that is close to his heart and deeply connected to the kind of cinema audiences have always loved him for. The film is written by Mayank Sharma and Vishal Kapoor, known for Lapachhapi and Chhorii, and produced by Vikram Khakhar and Sunny Khanna, a Vick...

Welcome To The Jungle to have one of the WIDEST releases; distributor demands ALL shows in single screens, 3 shows per screen in 6+ screen multiplexes

The month of June is expected to end on a comic note thanks to the release of Welcome To The Jungle. It is arguably the biggest multi-starrer of Hindi cinema and hence, the excitement is expected to be tremendous. Accordingly, the distributing partner, Star Studio18, has gone all out with the release strategy. As per the mail sent to the exhibitors, the distributor has asked for all shows in single-screen cinemas. In two-screen cinemas, they have asked for 7 or 8 shows, while they require 9 or 10 shows in three-screen cinemas. In 4-screen multiplexes, the requirement is 11 or 12 shows, while 13 or 14 shows are required in 5-screen plexes. For cinema halls with 6 screens, Welcome To The Jungle needs to be played in 15 or 16 shows. Finally, in multiplexes with more than 6 screens, the studio has asked them to play 3 shows of the comic caper per screen. A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Welcome To The Jungle is a grand film meant for the big screen. Due to the humour quotient and s...

Nidhi Dutta unveils JP Films’ five-project slate: Border 3, General Harbaksh Singh biopic and more

Riding on the box office returns of Border 2, producer Nidhi Dutta has unveiled an ambitious five-title slate at JP Films, the banner founded by her father, filmmaker JP Dutta. The projects span military dramas, a war hero biopic, a digital series on her grandfather, and a treasure-hunt franchise rooted in Indian history and mythology. She revealed her plans during an interview with Variety India. Border 3 and the military slate The most prominent title on the slate is Border 3, currently in early development in partnership with Bhushan Kumar. Dutta said the third instalment “represents our continued commitment to telling stories of bravery and national pride on the biggest possible canvas.” Alongside the franchise, JP Films is also developing a biopic on war hero General Harbaksh Singh, who commanded the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1966. “The film aims to bring an important chapter of Indian military history to a new gener...