The Hindi film industry is abuzz with exciting new projects, box office assessments, and star insights! From ambitious epics to anticipated sequels and fresh pairings, here’s the latest scoop directly from Bollywood today:
Major Movie Announcements & Updates
- Aamir Khan’s Epic Vision: Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan revealed his “biggest ambition” – a multi-part film franchise based on the Mahabharata! He plans for different directors to tackle various segments of the epic tale.
- Rohit Shetty’s Cop Universe: Fans of the action-packed cop universe, rejoice! Director Rohit Shetty has confirmed a Simmba sequel with Ranveer Singh is in the works, and he also intends to continue the Sooryavanshi storyline featuring Akshay Kumar.
- New Ventures: Get ready for some unique concepts! Kartik Aaryan is set to play a shape-shifting serpent in Karan Johar’s upcoming production, reportedly titled NaagZilla. Meanwhile, the acclaimed duo of Pankaj Tripathi and director Amit Rai (OMG 2) are collaborating again for a powerful human drama.
- It’s a Wrap! Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi have completed shooting for their next film, which is said to draw inspiration from the significant 1985 Shah Bano case.
- Casting Buzz: Will Imran Khan make his comeback opposite Bhumi Pednekar? While rumors are strong, Bhumi remains tight-lipped, stating she won’t comment until an official announcement is made. Elsewhere, Fawad Khan and Vaani Kapoor are busy promoting their upcoming film, Abir Gulaal.
Box Office Check-In
- Kesari Chapter 2 Flying High: Akshay Kumar’s historical drama continues its strong run, crossing the ₹40 crore mark at the Indian box office within its first week (6 days).
- Jaat Stays Steady: Sunny Deol’s Jaat maintains its momentum, reportedly collecting around ₹78 crore after 13 days in theatres.
- Sikandar Slows Down: Salman Khan’s Sikandar, after nearly a month, is showing signs of slowing down at the box office, according to reports.
Star Insights & Reflections
- Aamir on Industry: Besides his Mahabharata plans, Aamir Khan candidly spoke about Bollywood currently facing a “low phase,” suggesting the industry should learn from others while maintaining its quality.
- No Sequels with Old Cast: Director Sooraj Barjatya mentioned that if he were to make a sequel to the iconic Hum Aapke Hain Koun, he would opt for a fresh cast rather than reuniting Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit, believing “no star is bigger than the script.”
That’s the pulse of Bollywood today! Stay tuned for more movie news and updates.