A few days remain before the release of The Odyssey and excitement is tremendous. The buzz skyrocketed after Christopher Nolan, Tom Holland and Matt Damon visited Mumbai, and now all eyes are on the film’s opening. Given the hype, the advance booking was thrown open way back on June 8, that is, more than a month before the film’s release.According to data accessed by Bollywood Hungama, The Odyssey has sold around 1.25 lakh tickets for the opening day – 50,000 tickets in PVR Inox and 12,000 in Cinepolis. The film has sold nearly 2.50 lakh tickets for the weekend. PVR…
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Earlier this year, Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that Ravi Kishan plays a critical role in the Kartik Aaryan-starrer Naagzilla, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba of Fukrey fame and backed by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain’s Mahaveer Jain Films. Now, its producer Mahaveer Jain has confirmed that the veteran actor is indeed part of this much-awaited film.Mahaveer Jain told Bollywood Hungama, “It was a treat to work with Ravi Kishan. He’s a fine actor and a thorough professional. He plays a very unique character in the film. His character is quite wacky and he…
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Mumbai resident challenging the approvals granted for the renovation of Mannat, the seaside Bandra bungalow belonging to actor Shah Rukh Khan and his wife Gauri Khan, according to a report by NDTV India. The court observed that homeowners are free to renovate their properties as long as they follow the law.The petitioner had contended that the statutory approvals required for the project, along with environmental norms, had not been followed. Petitioner argued clearance from environment ministry was needed Senior counsel Shoaib Alam, representing the petitioner, argued that clearance from the…
Actor Shagun Sharma is set to add another milestone to her television career. After featuring in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and drawing attention for her participation in Khatron Ke Khiladi 15, the actress has now been confirmed as the female lead of Colors’ upcoming untitled fiction show.According to sources close to the development, the project is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to go on floors in Mumbai shortly. While the channel and makers are yet to officially unveil the title, storyline, or the rest of the cast, Shagun has reportedly been locked in to headline…
Dhamaal 4 is literally creating a dhamaal at the box office. After an opening of Rs. 13.72 crores, the film jumped to Rs. 22.48 crores on Saturday followed by Rs. 28.15 crores on Sunday. On Monday, the film collected Rs. 8.18 crores, which made it clear that the film is set for a long run. Looking at the huge response, Dhamaal 4 makers have decided to not opt for the Tuesday offer.By doing so, the film has joined the elite list of films like Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar The Revenge (2026). A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Usually, when films…
Ranveer Singh’s upcoming zombie thriller Pralay is reportedly aiming to bring a new level of realism to the horror genre. According to a report by Mid-Day, the makers have initiated discussions with members of the prosthetics team behind Danny Boyle’s cult horror film 28 Days Later (2002) to create the creature effects for the film. Directed by Jai Mehta, Pralay is expected to be one of the few mainstream Hindi films to explore the zombie survival genre, with a strong focus on practical effects. Makers reportedly approach renowned prosthetics artists As per the report, the production has reached out to…
Alia Bhatt has officially joined the cast of Tumbbad 2, the upcoming sequel to the 2018 cult fantasy horror film Tumbbad. The actor will star alongside Sohum Shah and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the film, which is scheduled to release in cinemas on December 3, 2027. The sequel will be directed by Adesh Prasad and is being produced by Sohum Shah Films in collaboration with Pen Studios.Sharing her excitement about joining the project, Alia said the original film had left a lasting impression on her. She said, “Tumbbad has stayed with me ever since I first watched it. Very few films…
Veteran Bollywood star Govinda is all set to return to the big screen with a brand-new project. The actor recently hosted a press conference to officially announce his comeback film, Roopa, marking his return to cinema after a prolonged gap. At the event, Govinda unveiled the first poster of the film, introduced newcomer Rani Swarankar as the leading lady, and revealed that he is also producing the project.Once among the biggest superstars of the 1990s, Govinda has largely stayed away from films in recent years after a string of releases failed to leave an impact at the box office. However,…
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