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Jio Studios and B62 Studios unveil the teaser of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge

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Jio Studios and B62 Studios unveil the teaser of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge

The makers of Dhurandhar, marked as the “biggest Hindi film of all time”, have unveiled the teaser for its second instalment, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, offering a first glimpse of Ranveer Singh’s striking new avatar.

The teaser introduces Ranveer Singh as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, charting his transformation into Hamza, a shift described as both drastic and chilling. It leaves audiences with a trail of unanswered questions, hinting at the gripping circumstances that compel him to infiltrate the most feared gangs, risking everything in a quest for revenge while protecting his country. His backstory is positioned as the emotional core of the film.

Backed by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, and directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar shattered box-office records and continues its successful theatrical run. The sequel now builds on that momentum.

Presented by Jio Studios and produced by B62 Studios, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 19 March 2026 in five languages – Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. The high-octane spy-action thriller is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar, and produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.

If the first instalment was a statement, Dhurandhar: The Revenge is being positioned as a reckoning.

Zayn Malik set to make a comeback with new album ‘Konnakol ‘

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Zayn Malik set to make a comeback with new album ‘Konnakol ‘

Zayn Malik on 4 February, unveiled details of his new studio album ‘Konnakol’.

Malik’s fifth album ‘Konnakol’ will be released on 17 April with the album’s lead record, ‘Die For Me’ arriving this Friday (6 February).

Malik also debuted some unreleased material at his recent Las Vegas run of shows, including new song, ‘Die For Me’. He also debuted four other unheard songs in the form of ‘Nusrat’, ‘Used To The Blues’, ‘Fatal’ and ‘Take Turns’ at the gigs.

Throughout the residency, fans could take part in a ‘Z5’ listening booth experience where they could hear snippets of his new material.

Speaking about the new album, the musician said: “It’s that time again, I have been lucky enough to make a fifth studio album…‘Konnakol’ in its definition is the act of creating percussive sounds with one’s voice but what it means to me lies somewhere much deeper.

“It is a sound that holds the reverberation of a time before words existed. I have always drawn on my heritage for inspiration since I first started making my own music – this album is a development of that understanding, knowing more now than ever, who I am, where I come from and where I intend to go”, according to NME.

The new album is described in a press statement as a “pop-forward” album and the musician’s “most culturally inspired project to date.”

It continued: “The snow leopard, a profound symbol in South Asia, on the album art showcases how deeply his heritage has inspired the record.”

The snow leopard imagery first appeared at Malik’s recent Las Vegas residency, with some fans correctly suspecting it could be an Easter egg that hinted at more new work to come.

Malik released his fourth solo album, ‘Room Under The Stairs’, in 2024. Upon announcing his run of Vegas shows, a press release promised a “massive year” ahead for the singer in 2026.

Mirzapur The Movie release date announced

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Mirzapur The Movie release date announced

The makers of the upcoming movie adaptation of “Mirzapur” on Thursday announced that the film is all set to hit the big screens on 4 September.

The official Instagram handle of Excel Entertainment on Thursday (5 February) morning shared a poster of the upcoming film. Set against a vast golden desert, the poster showed a convoy of rugged SUVs tearing through dunes, leaving behind dust clouds and a dark trail that resembles blood, instantly hinting at violence and power struggles.

At the top, the title “MIRZAPUR” appears in bold, cracked red letters, evoking blood, heat, and raw aggression, with “THE MOVIE” placed just below it. The release date “4th September 2026” is clearly highlighted.

The caption read: “Ab dekhiye bhaukaal bade parde par. Watch #MirzapurTheMovie releasing at your nearest theatres on 4th September. Dekhiye #MirzapurTheMovie, 4 September ko aapke nazdeeki cinemagharon mein.”

“Mirzapur” follows Akhandanand “Kaleen” Tripathi, a crime boss and businessman who is the proverbial ruler of Mirzapur district in the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, India.

In the first season, the main cast features Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Harshita Gaur and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.

The second season retains the main cast from the first season, excluding Vikrant and Shriya, and features a new cast of Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Lilliput, Anjum Sharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Anangsha Biswas, and Neha Sargam.

The upcoming movie adaptation features new cast additions alongside returning stars, including Jitendra Kumar, Sonal Chouhan, and Ravi Kishan.

The film, produced by Excel Entertainment, brings back core cast members Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, Rasika Dugal and Divyenndu to the silver screen.

The film was wrapped up on 1 February. Announcing the shoot wrap on social media, actress Shweta Tripathi shared a picture of the clapperboard with the text, “Mirzapur The Film Wrapped”.

Shweta shared another post that included the entire cast and crew posing together for a group photo. She added the text, “It’s a wrap Mirzapur The Movie.”

Ananya Birla launches film production house Birla Studios

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Ananya Birla launches film production house Birla Studios

Entrepreneur and Aditya Birla Group Director Ananya Birla has launched Birla Studios – her own production company created for delivering high-concept and prestige-driven commercial cinema.

The production house is expected to bring stories that will help balance culturally relevant narratives and storytelling with a broad audience reach. It will also emphasise on creative ambition and commercial viability for films that are both meaningful and engaging.

Speaking on the same, Ananya Birla detailed on the motive of the initiative and shared, “We are all stories. Cinema is one of the most powerful mediums through which those stories are told. At its most powerful, cinema creates an immediate connection while leaving a lasting resonance. At Birla Studios, our focus is on curating a slate of films that balance cultural significance with strong entertainment value and a conscious stand to nurture new talent, while exploring genres, amplifying fresh voices and diverse perspectives. As we put this slate together, we’ve been deeply encouraged by the kindness and receptiveness of everyone across the industry. It would be a privilege to play even a small part in taking Indian cinema forward,” as per a press release.

With that said, the production house will curate a multi-language slate across stories in English as well as multiple regional languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, and Malayalam among others.

In view of the launch, Ananya Birla received a warm response from industry insiders like Karan Johar and Sidharth Malhotra.

Sharing the news on his Instagram story, Karan wrote, “Congratulations my darling girl!!! Welcome to the movies!!!!! Love you and so immensely proud of you.”

The ‘Shershaah’ star further added, “Congratulations on your new chapter in movies, Onwards and upwards.”

Others who showed support were former tennis legend Sania Mirza, actors Sanjay Dutt and Tisca Chopra, and filmmakers Raj and DK.

Karan Johar dreams of Meryl Streep collab, says AI is “manifesting” it

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Karan Johar dreams of Meryl Streep collab, says AI is “manifesting” it

Karan Johar has expressed his admiration for Hollywood legend Meryl Streep, sharing that he is open to any form of collaboration with the Oscar-winning actress. The Bollywood filmmaker says that the “virtual” path is “manifesting” for him.

Karan took to his Instagram Stories, where he re-shared an AI-generated reimagining of his 2001 blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…, featuring a Hollywood twist.

The imagined cast included George Clooney as Yashvardhan Raichand, Meryl Streep as Nandini Raichand, Tom Cruise as Rahul Raichand, Anne Hathaway as Anjali Sharma, Margot Robbie as Poo, and Chris Hemsworth as Rohan “Laddu” Raichand.

“Ok AI! Whatever it takes to get Meryl Streep into any frame of mine!!! I Will take it gladly! Virtual is manifesting for me…,” he wrote as the caption.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… originally stars Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor, with Rani Mukerji in a guest appearance. The film follows a wealthy Indian family that becomes estranged when the adopted son is disowned by his father for marrying a woman of lower socio-economic status, leading to years of separation and eventual reconciliation.

Released theatrically in 2001, the film was the most expensive Indian film at the time. It emerged as one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever.

Over time, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham has attained cult status, with Khan’s character becoming an icon, and is frequently cited as a landmark in Hindi cinema, particularly for its cultural resonance with the Indian diaspora and its role in expanding Bollywood’s global reach.

Talking about Meryl, throughout her career spanning over five decades, including three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, eight Golden Globe Awards, four Emmy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, in addition to nominations for seven Grammy Awards and a Tony Award.

Saif Ali Khan returns as a cop in Kartavya, first look revealed at Netflix Event

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Saif Ali Khan returns as a cop in Kartavya, first look revealed at Netflix Event

After nearly eight years, actor Saif Ali Khan has returned to play a cop, this time for the action-thriller ‘Kartavya.’ His last major role in uniform was for the popular series Sacred Games.

The first look for the upcoming thriller was shared Tuesday (3 February) at the “Next on Netflix India” event, where the platform shared details about its 2026 line-up.

This also marks another step in Saif Ali Khan’s OTT journey, following acclaimed performances in ‘Sacred Games,’ ‘Tandav,’ and the film ‘Vikram Vedha.’

The film is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment and directed by Pulkit.

Saif Ali Khan, in a statement shared through a press release, spoke about the project and said, “Kartavya, which is really great, produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s company Red Chillies Entertainment, is going to come out soon. It’s a lovely piece by director Pulkit, and I’m really happy that it’s coming out on Netflix.”

Kartavya is the second project by Pulkit with Netflix and Red Chillies, following the 2024 crime-thriller film Bhakshak, which starred Bhumi Pednekar.

According to the release, the film is set in the heartland of India and explores how law, family, truth, and duty intersect in complex ways. Apart from Saif, the film also stars Rasika Duggal, Sanjay Mishra, Saurabh Dwivedi, Zakir Hussain, and Manish Chaudhari in key roles.

The release date has not been announced yet.

Rajeev Khandelwal’s ‘Amar Vishwas’ trailer unveils gripping courtroom drama

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Rajeev Khandelwal’s ‘Amar Vishwas’ trailer unveils gripping courtroom drama

The trailer for actor Rajeev Khandelwal’s upcoming courtroom drama ‘Amar Vishwas’ has been unveiled.

The series, based on the novels of writer Suhas Shirvalkar, revolves around a murder case that the media quickly labels as “open and shut.”

The one-minute-forty-eight-second trailer, unveiled on Wednesday, opens with the brutal murder of influential film producer Jessu Momin. Suspicion swiftly falls on Bahar Chakravarty, a young woman already condemned by public opinion. Enter Amar Vishwas (played by Khandelwal), an unconventional, sharp-witted lawyer who knows that the truth is rarely as simple as the facts suggest. As Amar takes on Bahar’s defence, he begins to peel back layers of exploitation, manipulation, and long-buried secrets.

Sharing his thoughts on playing Vishwas and what drew him to the role, Khandelwal, as per a release, said, “Amar Vishwas is far from a conventional courtroom hero. He’s flawed, instinctive, and driven by a deep sense of justice for those who don’t have a voice. What drew me to the role was the constant moral tension he lives with, where every truth uncovered comes with a price. The trailer only scratches the surface of the journey this character takes.”

Behl added, “Amar Vishwas takes its time with the story and doesn’t rely on quick answers. It lets the characters and situations unfold naturally, keeping the audience engaged as the layers of the case are revealed. This measured pace is what gives the narrative its depth and staying power. I am really excited for audiences to experience this story.”

It is created and produced by Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D. Nishandar. Along with Khandelwal, the cast includes Aamir Ali, Ravi Behl, and Barkha Bisht.

The series will stream for free on Amazon MX Player starting 11 February.

Taapsee Pannu fights for justice in Anubhav Sinha’s hard-hitting courtroom drama ‘Assi’

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Taapsee Pannu fights for justice in Anubhav Sinha’s hard-hitting courtroom drama ‘Assi’

Before hitting the big screen on 20 February, the makers of Anubhav Sinha and Taapsee Pannu’s courtroom drama “Assi” have unveiled the gripping trailer of the film.

The preview introduces Taapsee as a relentless lawyer who refuses to bow down in her pursuit of justice, with Kani Kusruti handling the emotional end of the narrative.

The hard-hitting drama challenges the conscience, raising some uncomfortable yet crucial questions about morality, accountability, and the future we are shaping for the coming generations.

Shedding light on her next, Taapsee shared, “I felt it was time to bring these stories together and put them in front of people to remind ourselves that what we read as everyday crime news should never be normalised. These incidents are alarming, they’re happening around us, and they seem to be growing. Sometimes it’s not just about the crime itself, but also about how little we do to stop it in our own capacity. When we shaped this into a two-hour narrative, it became deeply moving for me as a performer, because it forces you to confront a reality we often look away from.”

Director Anubhav Sinha added, “For me, my film has to hit the core of the story. With ASSI, it felt like a loud thud exactly where it should. That impact compelled me to make this film. The story draws from everyday news, realities we often choose to ignore. To tell a story like this, Taapsee is a natural; you just take her there and she delivers her best. And with Bhushan Kumar backing a film like ASSI, we know we’re striking the nail in the right corner.”

Producer Bhushan Kumar went on to state, “At T-Series, we believe in backing meaningful, hard-hitting stories that need to be told. ASSI is a story that stayed with me from the moment I heard it, it reflects realities we see around us every day but often choose to look past. Anubhav has approached this film with immense honesty, and Taapsee has brought a rare sincerity and strength to her performance.”

Apart from Taapsee, the film features Kani Kusruti, Revathy, Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub in key roles, along with special appearances by Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, and Seema Pahwa.

Gulshan Kumar and T-Series present ASSI, a Benaras Mediaworks Production, backed by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Anubhav Sinha.

John Cena’s ‘Matchbox’ first look reveals CIA Agent on global mission

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John Cena’s ‘Matchbox’ first look reveals CIA Agent on global mission

The first look of John Cena’s upcoming action film ‘Matchbox: The Movie’ is out, and it shows the actor on the run with his old gang back together.

Apple TV+ on Tuesday (3 February), unveiled the first look images from the action-adventure comedy along with the global release date. The announcement was made during TV+’s press event in Santa Monica, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

‘Matchbox: The Movie’ is based on the famous Mattel toy line. The film is an action-adventure story about a group of friends who have known each other since childhood. Their simple lives soon change when their old leader, Sean, suddenly returns. Sean is played by John Cena and is now working as an undercover CIA agent. When he comes back to his small town, he pulls his friends into a fast and dangerous journey across countries. Together, they get caught in a big mission to help save the world.

Along with Cena, the film stars Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris and Arturo Castro. Other actors in the cast include Corey Stoll, Bill Camp, Danai Gurira and Golshifteh Farahani.

The movie is directed by Sam Hargrave, who is known for ‘Extraction’ and ‘Extraction 2.’ The script is written by David Coggeshall. The film is produced by Skydance Media and Mattel Films and is an Apple Original movie.

John Cena was recently seen in ‘Peacemaker’ and ‘Heads of State,’ which also starred Priyanka Chopra.

The film will start streaming on Apple TV+ on 9 October, 2026.

Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh team up in spy comedy ‘Mayday’ on Apple TV+

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Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh team up in spy comedy ‘Mayday’ on Apple TV+

Actors Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh have teamed up for a new action comedy film titled ‘Mayday.’

On Tuesday evening (3 February), Apple TV+ shared the first look image from the movie during its press event in Santa Monica along with the release date, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

In the movie, which is described as an action-packed buddy comedy with a spy twist, Reynolds plays U.S. Navy pilot Lieutenant Troy “Assassin” Kelly. He is sent on a secret mission into Russian land during the Cold War. Things go wrong, and Troy is left stuck behind enemy lines. He is then found by Nikolai Ustinov, played by Kenneth Branagh, a former KGB agent who strangely loves American culture. At first, Troy thinks he is in serious trouble. But instead of turning him in, Nikolai forms an unexpected bond with him. The two men try to work together to survive and find a way out.

The film also stars Marcin Dorocinski, Maria Bakalova and David Morse.

‘Mayday’ is written, directed and produced by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, who earlier made Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. The film is made by Skydance Media as part of its deal with Apple.

Ryan Reynolds is also an executive producer on the project. He was last seen in Deadpool & Wolverine. Kenneth Branagh has been busy directing films like Belfast, Death on the Nile and A Haunting in Venice, and he also appeared in Oppenheimer.

‘Mayday’ is set to premiere on 4 September on Apple TV+.

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