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36 days ago

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Kartik Aaryan Ventures Into New Zone With Shershaah Director; Lines Up Five Different Films With Different Directors For Next 2 Years

Mumbai, August 26 - Rising Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan is gearing up to explore new territories with his next slate of films. The actor, who has made a mark with romantic comedy dramas, will venture into the fantasy zone and action thriller genre for the first time with a few of his upcoming films. The Luka Chuppi star is currently shooting for director Anurag Basu's untitled love story, which is expected to release in December this year. He also has director Sameer Vidhwans's romantic comedy Tu Mera Main Tera Main Tera Tu Mera, which debuts in cinemas in February 2026. After these romance-filled blockbusters, Kartik will be stepping into the fantasy world for the first time with Fukrey director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba's Naagzilla, in which he will play the role of a Snake-Man, and he will be fighting the snakes in the movie. The film's shoot begins once he is done with his two romantic films. Recently, it was revealed that the actor would team with the Chak De India director Shimit Amin for Captain India. Interestingly, a film with the same title was announced in 2021 with director Hansal Mehta and Kartik, but it didn't materialise back then. It is said to be the same script, written by written and produced by Harman Baweja. Kartik will play the role of an Air Force pilot in Captain India, which is based on true events. It will go on the floors in the first half of 2026 and will be shot in India and Morocco. The team reportedly has already completed the recce in Morocco. It will start after Naagzilla, which hits the big screen on August 14, 2026. Apart from the aforementioned films, the Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 star has reportedly signed a zombie film with Shershaah director Vishnuvardhan. It is said that Kartik has been looking for a zombie film for a while now, and he found one with Vishnuvardhan. The actor has loved the script and is expected to start shooting for it in July 2026. Stay tuned...

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61 days ago

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Complete List of 71st National Film Award Winners: Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji Take Top Honours

Mumbai, August 1 - The 71st National Film Awards were officially announced on August 1, 2025, recognising exceptional contributions by actors, filmmakers, and technicians across the country. The awards, presented by India's Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, honoured films certified in the calendar year 2023. Legendary actor Mohanlal has been honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his contribution to Indian cinema. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan scored his maiden national award win as he won this highest honour for his exceptional performance in director Atlee's action drama Jawan. He shared this honour with Vikrant Massey, who won the award for 12th Fail. Rani Mukerji also scripted history by winning her maiden national award, for Best Actress role in Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway. Here Is The Complete List of Award Winners - Dada Saheb Phalke Award - Mohanlal Best Film: 12th Fail Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment: Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) Best Action Direction: Nandu-Prudhvi (HanuMan) Best Choreography: Vaibhavi Merchant (Dindhora Baje Re - Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) Best Lyrics: Kasarla Shyam (Ooru Palleturu - Balagam) Best Music Direction: GV Prakash Kumar (Vaathi), Harshavardhan Rameshwar (Animal) Best Makeup: Shrikanth Desai (Sam Bahadur) Best Costume Design: Sachin, Divya, Nidhhi (Sam Bahadur) Best Production Design: Mohandas (2018) Best Editing: Midhun Murali (Pookkaalam) Best Sound Design: Sachin Sudhakaran, Hariharan (Animal) Best Screenplay: Sai Rajesh (Baby), Ramkumar Balakrishnan (Parking) Best Dialogue: Deepak Kingrani (Sirf Ek Bandha Kaafi Hai) Best Cinematography: Prasanthanu Mohapatra (The Kerala Story) Best Playback Singer (Male): Rohit (Premisthunna - Baby) Best Playback Singer (Female): Shilpa Rao (Chaliya - Jawan) Best Child Artist: Sukriti Bandireddi (Gandhi Thatha Chettu), Kabir Khandare (Gypsy), Treesha Toshar, Shrinivas Pokale, Bhargav (Naal 2) Best Actor in Supporting Role: Vijayaraghavan (Pookalam), Muthupettai Somu Bhaskar (Parking) Best Actress in Supporting Role: Urvashi (Ullozhukku), Janki Bodiwala (Vash) Best Actor in Leading Role: Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan), Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) Best Actress in Leading Role: Rani Mukerji (Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway) Best Direction: Sudipto Sen (The Kerala Story) Best Film in AVGC: Hanu-Man Best Children's Film: Naal 2 Best Film Promoting National, Social Values: Sam Bahadur Best Debut Film: Aatmapamphlet Best Tai Phake Film: Pai Tang Step of Hope Best Garo Film: Rimdottianga Best Telugu Film: Bhagavanth Kesari Best Tamil Film: Parking Best Punjabi Film: Godday Godday Chaa Best Odia Film: Pushkara Best Marathi Film: Shyamchi Aai Best Malayalam Film: Ullozhukku Best Kannada Film: Kandeelu Best Hindi Film: Kathal Best Gujarati Film: Vash Best Bengali Film: Deep Fridge Best Assamese Film: Rongatapu 1982 Stay tuned...

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203 days ago

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Sonam Bajwa To Play Female Lead Opposite Harshvardhan Rane In Milap Zaveri's Romantic Drama 'Deewaniyat'

Mumbai, March 12 - Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa is all set to star as the female lead in the upcoming romantic drama Deewaniyat opposite Harshvardhan Rane. The film will be directed by Milap Milan Zaveri and produced by Amul V. Mohan and Anshul Mohan under their banner Vikir Films. This marks an exciting collaboration, bringing together a fresh pair for what looks like a tragic love story.## Deewaniyat is written by Mushtaq Shiekh and Milap Milan Zaveri. The film is set to go on floors soon and is scheduled for a theatrical release in late 2025. The story is expected to be filled with intense emotions, romance, and drama, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.## Sonam Bajwa, known for her remarkable performances in the Punjabi film industry, is now taking a significant step into Bollywood with Deewaniyat. She is also a part of big titles such as Baaghi 4 and Housefull 5. The actress has already made a strong impression in regional cinema. Harshvardhan Rane, admired for his powerful and intense roles, is set to bring depth to his character in Deewaniyat. His chemistry with Sonam Bajwa is anticipated to be a major highlight of the film. Deewaniyat promises to be an unforgettable romantic saga.## So thrilled to bring the fire of love to #Deewaniyat! 🔥An intense saga of passion & heartbreak, starring alongside the amazing #HarshvardhanRane! ❤️‍🔥Directed by @masszaveri, produced by @amul_mohan & @anshulmohan under @vikirmotionpics. Written by @shiekhspear & #MilapZaveri pic.twitter.com/KS65GTQlTM— Sonam Bajwa (@bajwasonam) March 12, 2025 ## Stay Tuned...

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221 days ago

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Top 3 Highest-Grossing Re-Release Films in India

Mumbai, February 22 - Re-releases are a growing trend in Indian cinema, bringing classic and underrated films back to the big screen. With huge crowds returning to theaters, these movies are making impressive box office earnings. Here are India's top three highest-grossing re-released films.## 1. Sanam Teri Kasam ## Romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam is Leading the list, which proved its charm with its re-release. Starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, the film earned over 32 crore net in just 16 days in India. With its emotional story and soulful music, it connected with audiences after 9 years of its original release, bringing its total global earnings to 53 crore gross. This re-release success confirms Sanam Teri Kasam as a fan favorite that shines at the box office after a long time.## 2. Tumbbad ## Coming in second is the critically acclaimed horror fantasy Tumbbad, starring Sohum Shah. The film earned 32 crore net during its re-release in India, just behind Sanam Teri Kasam. With its gripping story and stunning visuals, Tumbbad fascinated a new generation of viewers, reaching 52.25 crore gross worldwide. Its re-release success confirms its cult status and the growing demand for unique storytelling in Indian cinema.## 3. Ghilli ## Taking the third spot is the Tamil blockbuster Ghilli, starring Thalapathy Vijay and Trisha. The film earned over 22+ crore net during its re-release, proving Vijay’s unmatched popularity. With its mix of romance, action, and entertainment, Ghilli drew huge crowds back to theaters after almost 20 years of its original release, securing its place as a timeless blockbuster in Tamil cinema.## Sanam Teri Kasam and Tumbbad proved themselves in the rerelease by earning almost three times more than then their original run. The success of Sanam Teri Kasam, Tumbbad, and Ghilli shows the power of nostalgia and great storytelling. These films—romance, horror, and action—have brought back memories for older fans while attracting a new generation to the big screen. With re-releases doing so well.## Stay tuned...

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221 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' Beats 'Tumbbad' To Become The Highest-Grossing Re-Release Film In India

Mumbai, February 22 - The romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, has emerged as the highest-grossing re-release film at the Indian box office, beating horror fantasy thriller Tumbbad. ## The film, which originally hit theatres in 2016, has struck a chord with audiences once again, raking in an impressive 32+ crores net collection in its re-release run, including collections up to its third Saturday (16 days). It has eclipsed last year's re-release sensation Tumbbad, which minted 32 crores net over its entire re-release run. ## Directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, the poignant love story has proven its timeless appeal, outperforming expectations and setting a new benchmark for re-released films in India. The success of Sanam Teri Kasam highlights a growing trend of nostalgia-driven classics, as audiences flock to theaters to relive cinematic gems. ## With its soulful music, heartfelt performances, and emotional depth, Sanam Teri Kasam has cemented its place in the hearts of fans, now reflected in its record-breaking numbers upon its repeat run. Having not performed well in its original run, Sanam Teri Kasam stands tall as a shining example of how a well-crafted story can transcend time and find its audiences years later.## The excellent repeat run of the film saw Sanam Teri Kasam topping 50 crores gross collection at the worldwide box office, including the original run. It is nearing 53 crores gross globally. ## Stay tuned...

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226 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' Re-Release Second Weekend Collection; Crosses 30 Crore Net

Mumbai, February 17 - The box office juggernaut of Maddock Films' Chhaava kept a 9-year-old cult classic romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam in check after scoring a fantastic first-week collection upon its re-release.## The heartbreaking romantic tale, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, saw a dip in its pace in the second weekend but still did decent enough to remain on track to become the biggest re-release grosser at the Indian box office by beating Tumbbad.## Directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru, Sanam Teri Kasam scored approximately 3.60 crores net collection in the second weekend, including around 1.35 crores net on Sunday to push its total repeat run to over 30 crores net. It scored approximately 26.40 crores in the first week.## Sanam Teri Kasam now needs only 2 crores more to outgross Tumbbad (32 crores net) to emerge as the number 1 re-release title in India. The film, however, is facing strong competition with Chhaava which is dominating the box office at the moment and will remain a strong face for a few weeks. ## The wait for Sanam Teri Kasam to become the top repeat grosser has definitely been prolonged due to Chhaava but it is ultimately expected to achieve its goal in the days to come. Anyway, it has emerged as a huge success in the second run and also crossed 50 crores gross mark globally (including the original collection).## Stay tuned...

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228 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' Re-Release Second Friday (Day 8) Collection

Mumbai, February 15 - After the fantastic first week, Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane's romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam re-release has had a good hold on its second Friday despite the storming opening of Vicky Kaushal-fronted Chhaava. ## The film did benefit from Valentine's Day to some extent, as shows have been significantly reduced due to Chhaava. It still performed much better than all other movies, scoring approximately 1.10 crores net collection on its second Friday. ## The total collection of the film is around 27.60+ crores net after 8 days and it needs another less than 5 crores more to become the biggest re-release grosser in India, beating last year's blockbuster Tumbbad (32 crores net). The sensational performance of Chhaava, however, has delayed its wait to reach the top but it is certainly expected to get there. ## The blockbuster success of Sanam Teri Kasam's re-release is a good thing for its sequel which is expected to debut next year during the same time. It might also open up the door for films in a similar genre, though it has had its cult following over the years. ## Stay tuned...

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229 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' First Week (7 Days) Collection

Mumbai, February 14 - Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane's romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasanm has completed a week of its re-release run with blockbuster collections. In a drastic turn of events from the original run, the movie is proving to be a mega success at the box office. ## On Thursday (day 7), Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's directorial minted approximately 2.15 crores net collection, pushing the first week total to around 26.50+ crores net. This already makes it the second biggest re-release grosser at the Indian box office. ## Sanam Teri Kasam has competition in the second week from Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, however, the movie is expected to continue to do well among the youth and couples. It is likely to become the biggest re-release grosser in India at the end of the second weekend by beating last year's blockbuster Tumbbad (32 crores net). ## Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi adventure Interstellar has completed its pre-scheduled short 7 days of run, grossing another approximately 2.60 crores on Thursday (7th day). The film has minted fantastic approximately 20.60+ crores gross in its latest re-release run, making it the biggest repeat Hollywood grosser in India. ## Stay tuned...

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230 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' Day 6 Collection

Mumbai, February 13 - There is no stopping Sanam Teri Kasam which is re-writing records for an Indian film re-release at the domestic box office. It has beaten all but Tumbbad to become the second-biggest Indian re-release grosser domestically. ## Starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, the heartbreaking romantic tale had a superb 6th day, earning approximately 2.50-2.60 crores net, pushing the total net collection to around 24.25+ crores (28.50+ crores gross) through Wednesday. It is looking to score around 27 crores net in the first week. ## Sanam Teri Kasam has become India's second biggest re-release grosser after last year's blockbuster Tumbbad which minted approximately 32 crores net collection. It has beaten Thalapathy Vijay's Ghilli (26+ crores gross) and Ranbir Kapoor's superhit Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (25.50+ crores gross) and is now on course to become the biggest re-release grosser. ## Christopher Nolan's Interstellar too is putting up an excellent show upon its re-rerelease in the country and scored another approximately 2.50 crores gross on its 6th day. With this, the epic sci-fi adventure has topped 18+ crores gross, becoming the biggest Hollywood re-release grosser in India. ## Stay tuned...

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232 days ago

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'Sanam Teri Kasam 2' To Release On Valentine's Day 2026

Mumbai, February 11 - Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane-fronted romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam, which was originally released in 2016, has emerged as a big success upon its re-release 9 years later. The film is doing fantastic business and is set to become the biggest re-release grosser in India. ## Despite the setback originally, Sanam Teri Kasam has turned into a cult classic over the years with immense popularity on television. Due to that, the demand for the sequel has been going on and to the excitement of the fans, the makers announced the sequel last year with Harshvardhan. ## Now, in a recent interview, director Vinay Sapru, who directed the film with Radhika Rao, confirmed that the script for part 2 is ready and also hinted that it would be released on the next Valentine's Day. He also revealed that the songs are nearly complete. ## The filmmaker said that Sanam Teri Kasam was envisioned as a two-part film and the makers were waiting for the right time to make part 2. Since the film has emerged as a success in its re-release run, the team is confident on part 2 which will go on floors soon. ## Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru are also working on other teen romance films which they will try to bring every Valentine's Day. ## Stay tuned...

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233 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' Re-Release 4th Day Collection

Mumbai, February 10 - Harvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane's romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam has emerged as a success story upon its re-release at the domestic box office after an excellent hold on Monday. It was a disaster in its original run 9 years ago, in 2016. ## Re-released amidst almost zero promotion at the start of Valentine's Day week on February 7, Sanam Teri Kasam stunned the trade with its opening weekend collection of approximately 15.50 crores net which is easily the biggest weekend for a Bollywood re-release title. ## On Monday, the film was outrightly the number one title at the Bollywood box office with approximately 3-3.25 crores net collection, beating the combined Monday total of Sky Force, Deva, Badass Ravikumar, and Loveyapa. With this, the total re-release collection of Sanam Teri Kasam after just 4 days is 18.50+ crores net which is more than double the film's lifetime original collection. ## The film will continue to score well throughout the Valentine's Day week as it might reach 27-30 crores net collection in the first week. There is Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava which is releasing on February 14 and is likely to open big at the box office, so needs to be seen how STK perform after that. ## Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi adventure Interstellar, after scoring around 11 crores gross collection in its opening weekend, showed a fantastic hold on Monday to collect over 2 crores gross. In 4 days of re-release, the movie has earned approximately 13 crores gross (10.75+ crores net). ## Interstellar is in cinemas for a limited period of 7 days and it will look to reach 20 crores gross collection before bowing out and it will be a fantastic result for the film. ## Stay tuned...

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234 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' Re-Release Third Day Collection

Mumbai, February 9 - The 9-year-old romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam has had a blockbuster opening weekend upon its re-release and has already become one of the biggest Bollywood repeat grosser at the domestic box office. ## The Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane-fronted movie was a dull affair in its original run, earning just 9 crores net collection in its lifetime run, but it got its due when the film was re-released on February 7 despite almost zero promotions. ## It scored approximately 4.25+ crores net collection on the first day of re-issue, followed by a fantastic 5.25 crores net on Saturday. The movie showed a further jump on Sunday and minted approximately 6-6.25 crores net, for 15.50 crores net opening weekend which is more than +170% of its lifetime original collection. ## Sanam Teri Kasam was easily the biggest Bollywood movie this weekend despite a few new releases. The audience loves the film and the trade is stunned seeing the Housefull boards for an old movie. It is certain to do well in the coming days and sure to benefit during the Valentine's Day week. ## Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi adventure Interstellar was one more big gainer this weekend, continuing to bring good fortune for re-release titles at the Indian box office. The cult classic was re-launched this weekend and the moviegoers didn't disappoint with superb response at the ticket window. ## After scoring approximately 2.40 crores net on the first day, the film followed it up with over 3.25 crores net on Saturday and another 3.25+ crores net collection on Sunday to close the opening weekend at around 9 crores for the film. With this, it has crossed 50 crores gross collection in India, including its original run. ## Interstellar will have a limited 7-day run in theatres and it will look to score around 15 crores net in it which is a good total for a Hollywood re-release title. ## Stay tuned...