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Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster Dhurandhar: The Revenge is set to release on March 19, 2026, and ahead of its release, a major update has emerged about the sequel. Reports suggest that Vicky Kaushal will be part of Dhurandhar 2, joining stars like Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal. The first Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, collected a staggering ₹828.10 crore net in India in just 47 days, with a worldwide total of ₹1,287 crore. Its sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is slated for release alongside high anticipation. Initially, its teaser was planned to be released alongside Border 2. According to Mid Day, while Akshay Khanna will appear in the sequel only in flashback sequences, Vicky Kaushal will make an appearance as Major Vihaan from Uri: The Surgical Strike. Sources indic...

JP Dutta’s iconic war film Border, released in 1997, continues to hold a special place in the hearts of fans. As excitement builds for the upcoming sequel Border 2, releasing on January 23, 2026, fans are also curious about the cast fees of the original film. Here’s a detailed look at what the actors earned. The 2-hour 56-minute film, based on the 1971 Battle of Longewala, featured a stellar ensemble including Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Sunil Shetty, Akshay Khanna, Puneet Issar, Sudesh Berry, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Tabu, Pooja Bhatt, Rakhee Gulzar, Sharabani Mukherjee, and Sapna Bedi. Much of the film was shot in Rajasthan, with elaborate sets built for the war sequences. Cast Fees of 1997’s BorderAccording to reports, the film was made on a budget of ₹10 crore. Sunny Deol reportedly ...

Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra recently joined a popular social media trend where users share memorable photos from the year 2016. She posted around 20 pictures on Instagram, showcasing moments ranging from receiving the Padma Shri to losing her grandmother, and from appearing on Jimmy Fallon’s show to attending her first Oscars event. Priyanka captioned her post: “The year when everything happened at once.” Among the highlights, she shared a photograph of herself receiving the Padma Shri award from then-President Pranab Mukherjee. Her post has garnered admiration from fellow celebrities, including Dia Mirza, Bhumi Pednekar, and Mrunal Thakur, who called her “Queen”. A host of other stars, including Ada Khan and Patralekha, showered her with love and praise. The posts also highlig...

Amid ongoing controversies surrounding AR Rahman’s comments on communal bias in the Hindi film industry, an old claim by filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has resurfaced, targeting the Slumdog Millionaire hit song Jai Ho. RGV had previously claimed that singer Sukhwinder Singh had composed the track, not Rahman. However, Sukhwinder himself clarified the matter at the time, confirming that he only lent his voice to the song, while AR Rahman was the composer. In 2024, RGV had alleged that Sukhwinder composed Jai Ho while working on Subhash Ghai’s film Yuvraj and that Rahman later bought the song, paying Sukhwinder ₹5 lakh. The claim was widely shared, fueling criticism of Rahman once again. Responding to the rumor, Sukhwinder told HT City, “This song was composed by AR Rahman. I only sang it. ...

Although the horror-comedy The Raja Saab did not receive overwhelming audience love at the box office, co-star Nidhhi Agerwal showered praise on lead actor Prabhas, describing him as genuine, innocent, and refreshingly unpretentious. Speaking on Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, Nidhhi shared her admiration for Prabhas, saying, “He has no pretense, no politics, no artificiality. I always wondered if I could become a big star while remaining so innocent, but after meeting him, I realized he is even more pure, sincere, and gentle. If he can be India’s biggest superstar, then it’s only natural.” She further added, “Prabhas is a kind and warm-hearted person. Meeting him makes you forget that he’s been in the film industry for 25 years. He is not a business-minded person, and he doesn’t have ...

Actor Vivek Oberoi has dismissed claims that he left the film industry due to a severe accident. Speaking publicly, Vivek revealed that although he suffered serious injuries, he returned to work within three months and went on to do several successful films. Vivek shared a detailed account of the accident, which occurred during the shooting of Yuva in 2004. He suffered multiple fractures in his leg after a bike accident. “My leg broke in three places, and I underwent surgery where an 18-inch titanium rod was inserted. Recovering from it was mentally and physically challenging,” he said. Vivek credited Dr. Anil Irani, former physiotherapist for the Indian cricket team and head of physiotherapy at Nanavati Hospital, along with his team, for his recovery. “Thanks to their skill, guidance, ...

Bhojpuri superstar Pawan Singh is once again making headlines after several videos of him went viral online. In one of the clips, Pawan Singh can be seen referring to a woman seated beside his mother as his “daughter-in-law,” saying, “This is my mother’s daughter-in-law. She is my child. It’s such a happy moment that my child went and met Amma. She is only and only serving Amma.” The videos reportedly come from an event in Lucknow, where some commotion broke out at a party. In previous viral clips, Pawan Singh was seen in a seemingly intoxicated state during his birthday celebrations, alongside a woman wearing sindoor, which sparked rumors about her being his third wife. Fans on social media have reacted strongly to the new video. One wrote humorously, “The Maharaj is at it again.” A...

Sunny Deol’s upcoming film Border 2 has received its certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts. Slated for release on January 23, the film’s advance bookings have already begun, raking in ₹3.34 crore in just two days. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 is a sequel to the 1997 war drama Border and is set during the India-Pakistan war of 1971. The film stars Sunny Deol as Lieutenant Colonel Fateh Singh Kaler of the 6th Sikh Regiment, alongside Varun Dhawan as Major Hoshiar Singh Dahiya, Diljit Dosanjh as Flying General Officer Nirmal Jeet Singh Sekhon, and Ahan Shetty as Lieutenant Commander M.S. Rawat. The CBFC has granted the film a U/A (13+) certificate, marking it ready for theatrical release without requiring any edits. With a runtime of 3 ...

The eighth episode of Colors TV’s popular supernatural series Naagin 7 has left viewers frustrated, sparking criticism over the excessive use of AI and VFX in the show. Fans have voiced their disappointment and urged producer Ekta Kapoor and the creative team to maintain realism in the series. The episode featured Priyanka Chahar Choudhary in her iconic role as Ananta, the queen of Anantkul. While audiences enjoyed seeing her in her Naagin avatar, certain scenes—including a dragon fight sequence—were deemed over-the-top due to heavy AI effects. The episode begins with Alis Kaushik’s character praying in a temple about Priyanka’s character. In a dramatic twist, Priyanka emerges from the ground during heavy rain in her Naagin form, leading to a digitally enhanced fight with a dragon. F...

Rasha Thadani, daughter of Bollywood star Raveena Tandon, is steadily carving her own space in the film industry. While she has been in the spotlight for her upcoming film Likee Likaa, it is her singing debut that has now caught everyone’s attention. Rasha has lent her voice to a song in the film, and the response from audiences has been overwhelmingly positive. The music video of the song has been released, and fans are full of praise for Rasha’s melodious voice. Social media is abuzz with comments applauding her talent, with many calling the track “fire” and appreciating her confident vocal performance. Interestingly, this is not the first time Rasha has showcased her singing abilities. Even before stepping into Bollywood, she had shared glimpses of her musical talent on social med...