Pa Ranjith REACTS to rumours of casting Ranveer Singh in his Hindi film debut

Director Pa. Ranjith, known for his films like Kaala and Sarpatta Parambarai, has set his sights on Bollywood. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Ranjith confirmed his upcoming directorial venture in Hindi cinema.

While details regarding the project remain under wraps, Ranjith did clarify rumours surrounding the film’s lead actor. “I am doing a film in Hindi, but the casting process for the protagonist is still underway. An official announcement will be made at the opportune moment,” he stated.

This news comes after much anticipation following the nationwide success of Kaala. The film sparked important conversations and established Ranjith’s strong voice in Indian cinema. Previously, a biopic on tribal independence activist Birsa Munda was slated to be Ranjith’s next project. However, the film’s development seems to be on hold as he focuses on other endeavours.

Meanwhile, Ranjith’s production house, Neelam Studios, is all set to support director Mari Selvaraj’s (known for Pariyerum Perumal) upcoming film. This project stars Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead roles.

Ranjith’s directorial prowess has garnered him national recognition, especially after the premiere of Sarpatta Parambarai on Amazon Prime Video. Currently, he is completing his historical drama titled Thangalaan, featuring Vikram, Malavika Mohanan, Parvathy, and Pasupathi. Set in the pre-independence era, the film delves into the struggles of tribal communities against colonial oppression in the gold mines. 

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Shaitaan Box Office: Ajay Devgn starrer scores a good Monday, is a hit moving to superhit

Shaitaan has scored quite well on Monday with Rs. 7.81 crores coming in. This is also the best Monday for a film in 2024 as Fighter had brought in Rs. 7 crores on its first Monday. Now Shaitaan has scored much better despite a much lesser first day when compared to Fighter, which further goes on to show how stable the film has been. Yes, Article 370 too had held quite well on Monday but that was playing on lower levels. Here, Shaitaan had a double digit Friday of Rs. 15.21 crores and from there – which was a partial holiday – to now Monday which is a regular day, the film has held up quite well.

The film has been lapped up well by family audiences as well despite its supernatural theme and the father-daughter angle with a ‘shaitaan’ in the mix of things had generated quite some sentiments. While the promo was set as a thrilling ride for the audience, it’s the emotional angle which has worked rather well and that’s something bringing in audiences in multiplexes as well as single screens, and that too at big as well as small centres.

When something like that happens then a film is on for a long haul and director Vikas Behl can be pleased with the fact that there would be a lot of build-up that his Shaitaan will enjoy from here. The film had already collected Rs. 62.94 crores and while Rs. 80 crores would be crossed this week itself and a century would be scored within the second weekend, what needs to be seen is where does it land up eventually. As of now, a lifetime in the vicinity of Rs. 150 crores is a possibility which means Shaitaan is already a bit which is moving towards being a super hit at the box office.

Note: All collections as per production and distribution sources

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Bobby Deol praises Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani star Tota Roy Chowdhury: “I am so happy for you”

Bengali actor Tota Roy Chowdhury’s portrayal of Chondon Chatterjee, Alia Bhatt’s father in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, resonated deeply with audiences. He recently won the Best Supporting Actor award at the News18 Showsha Reel Awards 2024. At the glittering event held in Mumbai on March 9, Chowdhury and Bobby Deol had an endearing interaction.

In a video shared online, Bobby Deol effusively praised Tota Roy Chowdhury’s contribution to the film. He was heard saying, “I am happy for you.” In response, Chowdhury’s gratitude shone through his smile as they shared a hug.

 

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In a recent interview, Tota expressed his admiration for Karan as a filmmaker and also appreciated his strength of being himself despite all the negativity he has experienced. “I will tell you what the reality is. He is one of the kindest and nicest people I have ever met. He is such a lovely human being,” Tota Roy was quoted saying by Hindustan Times.

Helmed by Karan Johar, the film also stars Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Shabana Azmi, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Churni Ganguly among others. It was released in July 2023 in theatres.

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Karisma Kapoor reflects on ’90s film choices; says Hero No. 1 shifted career trajectory: “We went by instinct, energy and passion”

Karisma Kapoor, renowned for her iconic roles in 90s Bollywood, is all set for her next project, Netflix’s Murder Mubarak. Reflecting on her illustrious career, she recently shared insights into the transformative landscape of 90s cinema. Amidst nostalgic reminiscence, she delved into the evolution of storytelling, emphasizing the industry’s dynamic shifts over the decades.

In an interview with Film Companion, Karisma said, “At that time, we just worked. There was no calculation, there was nothing like that. We went by instinct and we just went by energy and passion. We actually worked like that. It was never calculated like ‘Oh, if I do this song, if I do this film, this will happen.’ There was nobody to tell us and advise us, no PR teams and stylists, there was nothing. We just were there on the set and made films happen.”

So when did things shift for her? She said, “So honestly, I think when Hero No. 1 happened, I think from that movie in that commercial space, things kind of changed. Then obviously, it went on to films like Raja Hindustani or Dil Toh Pagal Hai. Somewhere I feel from Hero No. 1, that’s just a personal.”

The trailer of Murder Mubarak was launched on March 5 amid the presence of media in Mumbai. Produced by Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films, and directed by Homi Adajania, this murder mystery boasts an exceptional ensemble cast including Sara Ali Khan, Pankaj Tripathi, Vijay Varma, Dimple Kapadia, Karisma Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor, Tisca Chopra, Suhail Nayyar and Aashim Gulati.

Murder Mubarak premieres on March 15 on Netflix.

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Salman Khan says his cricketing days are long over: “Industry mein bahut accha kar raha hoon”

Salman Khan kicked off the new season of Celebrity Cricket League in Dubai last month to support his brother Sohail Khan’s Mumbai Heroes. In a recent interaction, the actor said that his cricketing days are long over when asked if he will play these events.

Salman Khan said, “Woh mera cricket khelne ka time chala gaya hai. Agar main cricket khel raha hota toh main aaj commentary bhi nahi de raha hota. Woh bhi umar chali gayi. Achha kar raha hoon aap logo ki dua se industry mein. Industry mein bahut achha kar raha hoon and it’s all because of you (My time for playing cricket has passed. If I were still playing cricket, I wouldn’t even be doing commentary today. That time has also passed. I am doing well in the industry, thanks to your blessings. I am doing very well in the industry, and it’s all because of you). Thank you to my audience and my fans.”

In a conversation with the match host, Salman said, “I am glad that CCL continued for so many years. We had no idea that it would turn out like that when we did the first season. Back then the Mumbai team used to take it more as a fun activity but since the beginning south industry has always been more competitive. I think that also motivated the other teams to raise their level and perform better. I see all these boys working so hard, not just Mumbai Heroes but also other teams, and that makes me so proud of the film fraternity.”

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