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26 days ago

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Tamil Actor Arjun Das Set For His Hindi Debut With Ranveer Singh's Don 3; Details Revealed

Mumbai, September 22 - Director Farhan Akhtar roped in Ranveer Singh to play the Don in the reboot of the iconic gangster action drama franchise, headlined by Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan previously. The movie was announced a couple of years back, but the shoot was delayed due to the extensive pre-production and other commitments of the duo. Things are now moving thick and fast, as reports say Farhan Akhtar is gearing up to take the movie on floors by January 2026. Before that, the filmmaker is busy finalising the rest of the main cast, and in this process, he is in talks with Tamil actor Arjun Das to play the main antagonist role. According to the report by Pinkvilla, Das is in talks to make his Hindi debut after playing grey shades in some of the recent blockbusters like Master, Kaithi, Vikram, Good Bad Ugly, and the upcoming OG. Farhan Akhtar and team have loved Arjun's work and are in advanced talks with him for Don 3. The talented actor has shown his interest, too, as the character has multiple arcs and a lot more than just a run-of-the-mill antagonist. It is said that the cat-and-mouse game between Ranveer Singh and Arjun Das will be among the major USP's of Don 3. Ranveer will be undergoing workshops to get the mannerisms of Don right, as he is excited to embark on an action-packed journey with Farhan Akhtar and the team. Produced by Excel Entertainment, Don 2 will be shot in real locations, including the big action sequences, to bring in an element of realism to what is reflected on the screen. The international stunt team are reportedly on board to design the action sequences. Stay tuned...

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80 days ago

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After Border 2, Lahore 1947, and Ramayana, Sunny Deol Adds One More Film To His Blockbuster Line-Up; Collaborates With Farhan Akhtar For An Action Thriller

Mumbai, July 30 - After the massive success of Gadar 2 and the decent box office run of Jaat, Bollywood veteran Sunny Deol is on a roll with a power-packed film lineup. The actor is gearing up for the much-anticipated Border 2, Lahore 1947, and the epic saga Ramayana: Part One and Two, each carrying immense box office potential and promising to extend Sunny's winning streak. ## Having recently wrapped up the shoot of Border 2, Sunny is all set to begin filming for Ramayana in the coming weeks. Amidst this packed schedule, a new report from Pinkvilla confirms that the actor has signed yet another major film, this time with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment. ## Sunny Deol and the Excel team have reportedly been in talks for a while regarding a high-octane, big-budget action thriller. The report says the things are almost finalised, marking the first-ever collaboration between Sunny Deol and Excel Entertainment. The film is being touted as a high-concept project that blends mass appeal with scale and cinematic innovation. ## The film in question will mark the directorial debut of Balaji, who has worked on several Tamil blockbusters as an assistant and associate director. The movie is expected to go on floors by December this year, and the makers are presently working to design every aspect of the film for the big screen format. ## What Is Next For Sunny Deol? ## Sunny will next be seen in the highly anticipated Border 2, which releases on January 23, 2026. Following this, the actor has director Rajkumar Santoshi's period drama Lahore 1947, slated for the summer of 2026 release, and then, there is an ambitious Ramayana Part 1, in which he plays the role of Lord Hanuman, slated for Diwali 2026 release, while Part Two is scheduled for Diwali 2027 release. ## Stay tuned...

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234 days ago

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Ranveer Singh's 'Don 3' Not Shelved

Mumbai, February 27 - It's been more than a year since Farhan Akhtar announced Don 3 with Ranveer Singh in the lead role, replacing superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The movie, however, has faced challenges which led to rumours of its getting shelved. ## Ranveer Singh hasn't been in the best of form at the box office and there is negativity around his casting for the role of Don which delays the production. Over the past few months, there have been rumours that Don 3 has been shelved, but director Akhtar has an exciting update for the fans. ## During a recent interview with India Today, Farhan Akhtar put rumours to rest and confirmed that the movie is on and starting shooting this year itself. Earlier, the action drama was supposed to start rolling in 2024 but due to other commitments of Farhan and Ranveer, the movie couldn't start back then.## Earlier last year, Akhtar Excel Entertainment issued a statement stating that the makers and Ranveer Singh are on the same page and that the timelines of Don 3 remain unchanged, denying the postponement rumours. The makers promised to deliver an unforgettable cinematic spectacle that lives up to the franchise's legacy while setting new benchmarks. ## Don 3 will be produced by Excel Entertainment and it will feature Kiara Advani as the female lead. It will be Ranveer Singh's next release after director Aditya Dhar's Dhurandar which is currently on floors. ## Stay tuned...

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409 days ago

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Farhan Akhtar To Headline Indo-China War Movie '120 Bahadur'

Mumbai, September 4 - Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment have teamed up with Amit Chandrra's Trigger Happy Studios to announce a war movie, titled 120 Bahadur. The film will be headlined by Farhan Akhtar and directed by Razneesh Razy Ghai. ## 120 Bahadur delves into the heroics of Maj Shaitan Singh PVC and the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, is set against the backdrop of the 1962 Indo-China War and draws inspiration from the historic Battle of Rezang La. ## "What they accomplished will never be forgotten. It is an absolute privilege to bring you the story of Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC and the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon regiment. Famously known as the Battle of Rezang La, fought on the 18th of November 1962 during the Indo-China war, it is a story of remarkable courage, heroism and selflessness shown by our men in uniform against all odds".## "We are grateful to the Indian Army for their support in bringing this incredible tale of valour to the screen. We embark today to make this film in all humility and with the utmost respect to those we represent", Akhtar wrote on X while sharing the first-look motion poster.## What they accomplished will never be forgotten.It is an absolute privilege to bring you the story of Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC and the soldiers of Charlie company, 13 Kumaon regiment.Famously known as the Battle of Rezang La, fought on the 18th of November 1962 during the"¦ pic.twitter.com/Oovljp0AOP— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 4, 2024 ## The production kicked off today (September 4) in Ladakh, with makers unveiling two captivating motion posters featuring Farhan Akhtar in the role of Maj Shaitan Singh PVC. Akhtar's portrayal of the courageous Major promises to offer a profound tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of India"™s armed forces during this critical period.## Stay tuned...

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801 days ago

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Producer Reema Kagti Clears The Air On The Rumours of Casting Changes For Farhan Akhtar's Directorial 'Jee Le Zaraa'

Mumbai, August 10 - In August 2021, Farhan Akhtar announced his directorial comeback after 10 years with an all-female-led road trip movie "Jee Le Zaraa", featuring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif. ## The shoot of the movie was supposed to commence in 2022 but got delayed as the leading trio was busy with their already-committed projects. Earlier in the year, Farhan Akhtar delighted fans by sharing pictures of him scouting for locations to shoot the movie. ## However, just when things were looking on track, rumors started making rounds on social media regarding the film's lead cast, after it was reported that Priyanka walked out of the project due to date issues. But now, filmmaker Reema Kagti, who is set to produce Jee Le Zaraa along with Zoya Akhtar under the banner Tiger Baby Films, has cleared the air regarding the rumors of casting changes.## During a recent interview with PTI, Kagti confirmed that the Farhan Akhtar directorial will go on floors with the same star cast very soon. It was even reported that the makers approached many A-listers to replace Priyanka in the film, but now, Kagti's revelation has put all the rumors to rest.## The makers are putting efforts to match the dates of Priyanka, Alia, and Katrina before taking the movie on floors. It is most likely to go on floors by the end of this year or early next year after Farhan Akhtar finishes Rs Prasanna's directorial "Champion" which is the remake of Spanish movie.## Stay tuned...

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802 days ago

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Don 3: Ranveer Singh Is The Next Don In Farhan Akhtar's Blockbuster Franchise

Mumbai, August 9 - Supremely talented Bollywood actor, Ranveer Singh has officially been confirmed to carry the baton forward as the next Don in filmmaker Farhan Akhtar's blockbuster franchise. The actor was confirmed as Don months ago, and now, the makers officially announced the same.## Ranveer Singh will replace Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who previously led two Don movies in 2006 and 2011. Before Shah Rukh Khan, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan headlined the original Don movie in 1978 and it is considered the best film in the franchise yet.## Farhan Akhtar will direct "Don 3" and will also be producing it with Ritesh Sidhwani under their banner Excel Entertainment. The shoot of the movie will commence next year and it will have a grand worldwide release sometime in 2025.## The official announcement of "Don 3" was made today (August 9) with a blockbuster teaser that shows Ranveer sitting with his back to the camera in a high-rise building. He's wearing a leather jacket, leather boots and smokes a cigarette before facing the camera and introducing himself as Don.## A New Era Begins. #Don3@RanveerOfficial @faroutakhtar #JasonWest @javedakhtarjadu @ritesh_sid @ShankarEhsanLoy @PushkarGayatri @j10kassim @roo_cha @vishalrr @excelmovies @rupinsuchak #PranavShukla #AvanContractor #PoornamritaSiingh #ShivaniParikh @chouhanmanoj82 #Olly pic.twitter.com/vMDel7hrxE— Excel Entertainment (@excelmovies) August 9, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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813 days ago

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Amazon Prime Video's 'Mirzapur' Series To Be Adapted Into A Feature Film?

Mumbai, July 28 - Amazon Prime Video action crime thriller "Mirzapur" is one of the most loved Indian web shows. The series has had two seasons so far which were huge hits for the streamer and now, the fans are eagerly awaiting for "Mirzapur 3" which is in development. ## "Mirzapur" is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment and stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, and Divyenndu Sharma in prominent roles. Now, according to the latest reports, Amazon Prime Video and Excel Entertainment are set to adapt the series into a theatrical venture in the near future.## According to Pinkvilla, "The conversation to make Mirzapur into a film has recently begun among the makers, and are developing an idea that would entertain the audience. Once that is locked, they will get into the logistics. However, it is certain that they do want to present Mirzapur as a movie as well".## Meanwhile, "Mirzapur 3" is currently in development. It is touted to be much bigger and more entertaining than the first two seasons. The release date of the third season is yet to be announced but it is likely to release later this year or early 2024.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

840 days ago

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Ranveer Singh Confirmed To Headline Third Installment of The 'Don' Franchise

Mumbai, July 1 - The third installment of director Farhan Akhtar's gangster drama film "Don" has been in the news for a long time now. Producer Ritesh Sidhwani previously confirmed that Farhan has been working on the script and the official announcement will follow once he is done writing it. ## "Don 3", however, won't be led by superstar Shah Rukh Khan who backed out from the project after leading the first two installments. It was revealed that the makers approached Ranveer Singh to turn next Don, and now, the latest reports say that he has officially been confirmed on board the movie. ## The "Padmaavat" actor is signed on to lead "Don 3" which will be the reboot of the Don franchise. The official announcement of the film with Ranveer's casting is expected to be made on the actor's birthday on July 6, according to Hindi film journalist Rahul Raut. ## #RanveerSingh CONFIRMED for #Don3... Farhan Akhtar's action-packed #Don franchise is getting a MAKEOVER, and @RanveerOfficial has been roped in to carry forward the legacy... The official announcement comes out on Ranveer's birthday next week!— Rahul Raut (@Rahulrautwrites) July 1, 2023 ## The shoot of "Don 3" will commence later next year after Ranveer completes Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Baiju Bawra" which is currently in the pre-production stage. Farhan Akhtar will also reportedly headline Aamir Khan's production "Campeones" remake before committing to his next film. ## Ranveer Singh, meanwhile, is currently gearing up for the release of Karan Johar's directorial "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani", co-starring Alia Bhatt, on July 28. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

887 days ago

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan Exits Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3'?

Mumbai, May 16 - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will no longer be a part of Farhan Akhtar's beloved action thriller franchise Don as the actor has reportedly exited the third installment. ## A few days ago, producer Ritesh Sidhwani confirmed in an interview that Farhan Akhtar has been working on the script of "Don 3" and the official announcement regarding the same will be made soon once the script is locked with Shah Rukh Khan returning to the lead. ## Now, according to Pinkvilla, SRK has exited the franchise as the script of the third installment wasn't in the line King Khan wants to do in the future. "SRK is willing to do commercial films that cater to a universal section of the audience, and Don certainly doesn't fit the bracket of cinema that he is willing to do for the coming few years", reveals the report.## SRK has reportedly conveyed his decision of leaving the franchise to the stakeholders at Excel. Farhan Akhtar, meanwhile, is now working on a fresh script and is planning to reboot the franchise with a new leading man. ## It is said that Farhan is already in talks with a hero who has done two films with Excel in the last decade. Once the actor is ready to take the challenge of doing "Don 3", the makers will make the official announcement. ## Stay tuned...

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936 days ago

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Shah Rukh Khan Rumoured To Be Playing A Cameo In Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, Alia Bhatt's 'Jee Le Zaraa'

Mumbai, March 28 - Director Farhan Akhtar recently came up with good news that he had started location scouting for his much-awaited road trip drama film Jee Le Zaraa starring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif in the lead roles. ## Now, there are rumors that superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be playing a cameo experience in the film. SRK, who made a roaring comeback with mega-blockbuster "Pathaan", played cameo roles in Ayan Mukerji's "Brahmastra Part One: Shiva" and R Madhavan's "Rocketry: The Nambi Effect". ## There are no confirmed reports regarding SRK's cameo in "Jee Le Zaraa" but it could give a major push to the film if he indeed plays the role as his cameo performances in the aforementioned two films were the major highlights. ## The script is written by Zoyaa Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Reema Kagti while it will be produced by Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Farhan Akhtar under their banners Tiger Baby, and Excel Entertainment. The shoot will start soon. ## Stay tuned...

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940 days ago

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Director Farhan Akhtar Gives A Big Update On Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, And Katrina Kaif's 'Jee Le Zaraa'

Mumbai, March 23 - Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar is returning to the director's chair with another road trip movie Jee Le Zaraa, starring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif in the leading roles. ## The movie was announced in August 2021 and was supposed to kickstart filming in 2022. However, due to the then commitments of the lead trio, the movie couldn't get rolling and later, there were reports stating that the film has been put on hold indefinitely. ## Now, Farhan Akhtar has provided a big update on the much-awaited project. Akhtar is currently on the location hunt for the movie and he shared a picture in which he can be seen in the desert area of Rajasthan. He captioned the picture, "Searching for gold". ## Having already explored the road trip films with Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Farhan Akshatar's Jee Le Zaraa falls in the same genre, this time with the girls. The shoot of the movie will start soon and it will be released next year.## The script is written by Zoyaa Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Reema Kagti while it will be produced by Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani, and Farhan Akhtar under their banners Tiger Baby, and Excel Entertainment. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farhan Akhtar (@faroutakhtar) ## Stay tuned...

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1131 days ago

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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's 'Karna' To Be Made In Two-Parts

Mumbai, September 14 - Last year, it was reported that filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has been working on a mythological epic based on Mahabharat's key character Karna. The director reportedly had approached Shahid Kapoor to play this iconic role, however, things seem to have changed since then. ## According to Peepingmoon.com, Shahid Kapoor has backed out from this magnum opus, and now, the makers are looking for new actors to play Karna. It is also revealed that the movie will be split into two parts and Mehra is writing this film along with veteran author Anand Neelakantan accordingly. ## "The subject and characters are so vast and complicated that he (Rakeysh Mehra) believes one film can not justify Karna's story. Baahubali, KGF, and Pushpa's success have further boosted the maker's confidence to experiment with a multi-part format", read the report. ## Meanwhile, this mega project will now reportedly be produced by Farhan Akhtar under his banner Excel Entertainment. It was earlier supposed to be produced by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies. "The makers are contemplating a big star to headline this project, and while they have pitched the film to 2-3 Bollywood stars, no one has come on board as yet". ## "Karna" is touted to be the ambitious project of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, which will be a big-screen spectacle to be made on a 200-crore budget. It will be told from the point of view of the spiritual son of Surya and a loyal friend of Duryodhana. The first part of this epic is expected to go on floors by mid-2023. ## Stay tuned...