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CHENNAI: Makers of Dhurandhar, starring actor Ranveer Singh in the lead, along with Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, have unveiled the first look of the film on Sunday, marking Ranveer's birthday. Actor Sara Arjun of Deiva Thirumagal and Ponniyin Selvan fame will be seen as the female lead alongside Ranveer Singh. Directed by Aditya Dhar, Jio Studios and B62 Studios unveiled the electrifying 160 seconds first look of the film which exuded raw, relentless visual onslaught, blending mystery, grit, and high-octane action. Ranveer Singh looks nothing short of a fierce, blood-soaked man, trying to be dangerously calm. Arjun Rampal on the other hand looks intriguing in a never-seen-before rugged avatar. He stands out with a charismatic, confident, and non-formulaic outing in the teaser. The powerful composition has been created by Shashwat, with vocals by Jasmine Sandlas and a special collaboration by Hanumankind, whose distinctive, genre-blending style brings a quirky edge to the track. Presented by Jio Studios, a B62 Studios production, Dhurandhar, written, directed, and produced by Aditya Dhar, also produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar, uncovers the untold saga of the origins of the unknown men. Dhurandhar will hit the theatres globally on December 5, this year.
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18, 2005, and appeared on camera when she was a child. She started appearing in commercials at the age ...Read More >
Mumbai: Ranveer Singh is back and how! On his 40th birthday, the first look and teaser of his much-anticipated film Dhurandhar dropped, and it has already taken the internet by storm. Directed by Uri fame Aditya Dhar, this action-packed spy thriller promises a gripping ride -- with a few surprises along the way. Dhurandhar boasts an impressive cast: Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal -- all in never-seen-before avatars. The teaser, loaded with action, mystery, and powerful background music by Shashwat, has caught everyone's attention. Although the story ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Guru Dutt lives on only in the memories of those who knew him personally or professionally, his own voice "completely absent", says his biographer Yasser Usman describing the actor-director as a "chronic introvert". As reams get written about the legendary filmmaker, who would have been 100 on Wednesday, Usman says he remains an enigma despite so many books and documentaries analysing his life and works. Usman, the author of the 2021 "Guru Dutt: An Unfinished Story", said he researched various archives, magazines and newspapers of Guru Dutt's time but couldn't find a s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Mumbai's civic bosses have turned up the heat on a big-ticket sequel. The BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) has moved to blacklist Aditya Dhar's B62 Studios after a string of safety and permit breaches during the shoot in Mumbai. The message is blunt. Flout the rules, forfeit the privileges. Officials cite repeated violations, including lit torches in a high-security heritage zone, a drone flown without clearance, location changes, a terrace used without permits, and two generator vans run without approvals. Mumbai Police stepped in during a night shoot in the Fort precinct, se ...Read More >
Ludhiana, Jun 8 (PTI) Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Sunday asserted that his party will win the Ludhiana West assembly bypoll, scheduled to be held on june 19, with a "record margin". "Congress practically has no competition here", he claimed. Warring, who is also the Ludhiana MP, said that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was badly mistaken that the Congress would allow it to abuse power and misuse the official machinery for the elections. "First of all, we will not let any misuse of the official machinery and second, in case any official is found to be misusing ...Read More >
Puri: Lord Jagannath and His Siblings Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were adorned with 208 kg gold ornaments during the 'Suna Besha' ritual on chariots Sunday, an integral part of the annual Rath Yatra festival in Puri. The devotees can have 'darshan' of the deities from 6.30 pm to 11 pm, said the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). According to temple sources, the deities adorn around 30 different designs of ornaments which include gold, diamond, silver and other precious metals. "Initially, around 138 designs of ornaments were used during the era of King Kapilendra Deb in 146 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India's gains from importing discounted Russian oil are estimated to be just USD 2.5 billion per annum, significantly lower than the previously speculated range of USD 10-25 billion, a research report said on Thursday. Stopping Russian oil imports would force India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, to rely on limited alternatives, potentially driving global crude prices up to USD 100 per barrel amid rising demand and tight supply. "Benefit from Russian oil imports is way less than exaggerated media numbers," brokerage CLSA said in a report. While ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 30 (ANI): The trailer for Netflix's supernatural thriller 'Baramulla' has been released, and gives viewers a chilling look at a mystery set deep in the valleys of Kashmir. The film, directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, stars Manav Kaul and Bhasha Sumbli in lead roles. Also Read | 'Kaantha' Song 'Rage of Kaantha': Dulquer Salmaan's New Track Ignites Passion with Intense Tamil-Telugu Fusion (Watch Video). The story follows DSP Ridwaan Shafi Sayyid, played by Kaul, who is sent to Baramulla to investigate a series of child disappearances. As he settles into t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Vivek Agnihotri, whose credits include films such as "The Tashkent Files" and "The Kashmir Files", praised Aditya Dhar's latest directorial "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" and also warned the filmmaker to stay mindful of the ecosystem, which can be vicious. Agnihotri shared a note on his X handle on Monday and also lauded cinematography and production design of the film. The film released on March 19 and is a sequel to Dhar's 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". Featuring Ranveer Singh, the film has earned over Rs 1000 crore at the global box office. "'Dhurandhar: The Revenge'. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 celebrated cinema and honoured the filmmakers and actors at the 'Night of Honours' event on Monday in Bharat Mandapam. From Mohit Suri to Ramesh Sippy, several artists were given awards for their performances and contributions to cinema. The cultural evening was marked by the presence of Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra and Governor of Delhi Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The ceremony opened with Vande Mataram, followed by the national anthem and lamp lighting by the chief guests. ...Read More >
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Mumbai, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As his film "Dil Dhadakne Do" turned 10, Bollywood's livewire star Ranveer Singh has shown immense reverence for Zoya Akhtar and used a reference from the film to showcase his bond with the director. Ranveer took to Instagram stories, where he shared a hilarious scene involving a "butter knife" featuring him, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Zarina Wahab, Rahul Bose and Anil Kapoor. For the caption he wrote: "ZOIE SUPREMACY I love you like Pluto loves Kabir. #10yearsofddd." "Dil Dhadakne Do", a family comedy drama film, which is directed by Zoya Akhtar, has a star-stud ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 9 (PTI) Guru Dutt lives on only in the memories of those who knew him personally or professionally, his own voice "completely absent", says his biographer Yasser Usman describing the actor-director as a "chronic introvert". As reams get written about the legendary filmmaker, who would have been 100 on Wednesday, Usman says he remains an enigma despite so many books and documentaries analysing his life and works. Also Read | 'Baaghi 4': Tiger Shroff Calls It a Wrap for A Harsha's Action Thriller, Actor Shows Off His Toned Abs From Final Day of Shoot (View Pics). Usman, the aut ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 17: A supernatural drama mystery film 'Baramulla', which is set in Kashmir, is all set to be released on November 7. As per a press note, Manav Kaul plays DSP Ridwaan Sayyad, who is brought into an eerie investigation to find missing children. The film also stars Bhasha Sumbli as Gulnaar. The film is helmed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Article 370, and the story is by Aditya Dhar and co-produced with Lokesh Dhar of the B62 studios. When Three Khans Collide: Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan Light Up the Joy Forum 2025 Stage in R ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections of parents of Major Mohit Sharma, who was killed during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir, while granting certification to the film 'Dhurandhar'. The Ranveer Singh-starrer is scheduled to be released on December 5. Justice Sachin Datta directed the CBFC to consider and examine the grievances raised by the parents before deciding on the film certification, and disposed of the petition. "The petition is disposed of with a direction that the CBF ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) Bollywood star Shraddha Kapoor praised Aditya Dhar's latest directorial, "Dhurandhar", and said nothing can pull down a good film. Featuring Ranveer Singh alongside Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, R Madhavan and Rakesh Bedi, the film released on December 5 and has already crossed the mark of ₹500 crore with its worldwide box office collection. Kapoor penned a note on her Instagram stories on Monday, adding she had a "phenomenal experience" watching the film. "Truly terrible of @adityadharcfilms to make film like 'Dhurandhar'... and then make us ...Read More >
Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt make their first appearance after Dhurandhar's success. Ranveer performs on the title track as Sanjay cheers him on at Mishka Kamboj's birthday bash. Dhurandhar: The Revenge stars Ranveer Singh and Sanjay Dutt made their first joint public appearance following the film's massive box office success at a high-profile birthday bash in Mumbai. The actors attended businessman and BJP leader Mohit Kamboj's daughter Mishka Kamboj's lavish 16th birthday celebration over the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Even as Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to perform strongly at the box office, the makers recently made a small but important change after a scene from the film went viral for the wrong reason. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action sequel has been praised for its scale and storytelling. However, a minor error in one scene caught the attention of viewers on social media. The moment featured Ranveer Singh as Hamza, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, during an intense fight sequence. In a reflection visible in the scene, a cameraman appeared for a brief second. Many viewers noticed ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar is a high-octane spy action thriller starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles. The film also features Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun in important parts. Released amid massive expectations, the film has not only met them but has gone far beyond, creating history at the Indian box office within just twelve days of release. The journey began with a strong opening on day 1. As per Industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected Rs 28 crore on its first Friday. On its second day (Saturday), Dhurandhar witnessed a ...Read More >
Anupam Kher shares his thoughts about Dhurandhar 2. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Anupam Kher on Monday spoke about the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge * "People go to watch films because they enjoy them," he said * Anupam Kher recently attended IFFD 2026 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Anupam Kher, on Monday, spoke about the success of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, emphasising that audiences choose what they want to watc ...Read More >
Mumbai, March 30: Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's blockbuster "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" starring Ranveer Singh has raked in a staggering Rs. 1,365 crore worldwide since its release on March 19. The film's massive global haul has cemented its position as one of the biggest blockbusters of the year, underscoring Dhar's knack for delivering large-scale cinematic spectacles that resonate with audiences across markets. A tweet from the film's banner Jio Studios on X shared a day-wise break-up that the Ranveer Singh-starrer collected Rs. 867 crore in India NBOC, with a strong hold beyond its opening week, ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Arjun Rampal is over-the-moon with the response he is getting for his first look in the upcoming film "Dhurandhar", which he said isn't like anything like he has seen before. Arjun said: "This film isn't anything like I have seen before. It's a well-researched and fantastically made film with every department of the unit putting in their best. I hugged Aditya soon after seeing the incredible outpour of love." The film also stars Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt and Akshaye Khanna. Arjun has pushed the bar by going all guns blazing as a grey chara ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sonakshi Sinha was recently seen leading her brother Kussh S Sinha's directorial debut, "Nikita Roy". Now, their brother, Luv Sinha, has opened up about the supernatural thriller getting limited screens due to YRF's "Saiyyara", featuring Ahaan Panday, and Aneet Padda. Kussh shared, "Nikita Roy is a fantastic thriller that showcases Kussh's unwavering commitment to storytelling and original concepts. Despite being such a powerful and original story, it has got limited screens due to unforeseen circumstances." Nevertheless, he added that the buzz aroun ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Akshaye Khanna and Ranveer Singh-starrer Bollywood flick 'Dhurandhar' continues to dominate the box office, crossing the Rs 411 crore net mark in India. The film has broken 19 box office records, becoming the highest-grossing film for director Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh's biggest earner ever, surpassing 'Padmaavat'. The movie's second weekend saw a staggering Rs 143.50 crore collection, the highest second-weekend earning in Hindi cinema. Critics and audiences alike are praising Ranveer Singh's mature portrayal and Akshaye Khanna's performance. 'Dhurandhar' has also outperform ...Read More >
MUMBAI: It has been a dramatic week for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Even as the espionage thriller smashes box office records, a piracy scare briefly threatened to steal its thunder after a full-length version surfaced on YouTube. The leak emerged on March 30 via a channel titled "A2z movie", which uploaded what appeared to be a cam-recorded print of the film. Clocking in at nearly three hours and 49 minutes, the footage was reportedly blurry but complete enough to spark spoilers and fan outrage online. Soon after, users on X began flagging the issue, explicitly naming the "A2z movie" channel i ...Read More >
Priyanka Chopra (L) Priyanka Chopra with father Ashok Chopra (R) ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Priyanka Chopra visited the Golden Temple in Amritsar on March 31 during Mahavir Jayanti * She shared photos and thanked the temple management on her Instagram Stories * A viral video shows her performing seva by washing utensils at the temple Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: Priyanka Chopra is currently in India, and her recen ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Bollywood power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were spotted in Mumbai on Thursday as they stepped out for Ganpati darshan, a day after Ganesh Chaturthi. The duo visited a prominent Ganpati pandal in the city, where they were seen offering prayers together. Both stars turned heads in their ethnic outfits. Deepika, dressed in a heavily embellished kurta, tied her hair neatly in a bun as she bowed before Lord Ganesha and offered prasad. Ranveer, who sported a gold and green outfit, followed her in prayer. The couple spent only a brief time at the pandal before exiting the v ...Read More >