June 2024 – Page 74 – contentifyy

Fardeen Khan made a stunning comeback this year with the much-talked-about web series, Heeramandi. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, it premiered on Netflix and featured the actor as Wali Bin Zayed-Al Mohammed. However, not many remember that before signing Heeramandi, Fardeen Khan had signed Visfot as his comeback venture. And it has now come to light that this gritty thriller is all set to skip theatrical release and premiere directly on OTT.

A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “Visfot has been bought by Jio Cinema and it is expected to be out very soon. It is produced by Sanjay Gupta whose directorial venture The Miranda Brothers will also release on the streaming giant. Visfot, however, will be released first on Jio Cinema followed by The Miranda Brothers.”

Besides Fardeen Khan, Visfot also stars Riteish Deshmukh, Priya Bapat and Krystle D’Souza. It is directed by Kookie Gulati and also produced by Bhushan Kumar. It is an official remake of the 2012 Venezuelan film, Rock, Paper, Scissors and as per reports, Riteish plays a pilot whose son gets kidnapped by Fardeen’s character.

The Miranda Brothers, meanwhile, also features Meezaan Jafri and Sahher Bambba and is set in Goa. Its dialogues are penned by Milap Zaveri.

In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama in December 2022, Sanjay Gupta said that both these films were always meant for a digital release, “We were clear that it’ll go straight to digital. We shot those films accordingly. So, from day 1, it was decided that these will be OTT releases.”

He also added, “Nevertheless, despite these films being digital, they are very cinematic. A lot of the content created in India in Hindi which is released directly on the OTT platforms is not cinematic. Usme woh bade parde waali baat nahin hai. I am trying to bridge that gap in my films. When you watch (Visfot or my directorial venture), you’ll remark ‘Yeh bade parde ki picture main chote parde pe dekh raha hoon’.”

Also Read: Fardeen Khan kicks off the New Year with shoot for Visfot; shares BTS photo

High court stays the release of Junaid Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat starrer Maharaj until June 18

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The highly-anticipated debut of Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan has landed in trouble. The Yash Raj Films and Netflix collaboration titled Maharaj which is inspired by a true story from 1860s will not be releasing until June 18. It seems that Vishnu Hindu Parishad aka VHP has raised objection against the release of the film, claiming that it hurts the sentiments of a religious community.

After reports suggested that the hearing for the same was held in Ahmedabad and Mumbai court simultaneously, it has been revealed that the decision has come from the Gujarat court that the film will not be released until June 18. It is yet to be seen if the stay on the film will be lifted post the given date but the decision will be taken only in the next hearing. Sources have told ETimes that advocate J Sai Deepak is fighting the case on behalf of VHP whereas a team of over 20 lawyers have been assigned from Yash Raj Films to defend the case.

What does the current stay order say?

In the stay order released by the portal, it reads, “Today on Urgency few devotees and follower of Pushti margi Vaishav panth approached Gujarat High Court Vide SCA/8772/24 after hearing of at length Gujarat High Court issued notice to the broadcasting authority, Central board of Film Certification and Producer of the film “Maharaj” Yash Raj Film, OTT Netflix and make it returnable on 18/6, till returnable date high court granted stay on broadcasting release on OTT and media of Movie MAHARAJ”.

Maharaj is based on true events

Directed by Siddharth P. Malhotra, Maharaj is based on a courageous journalist who sets out to expose a revered religious leader and his illegal activities and sexual liasons inspired by the 1862 Maharaj Libel case. The film marks the debut of Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan along with Shalini Pandey as the leading lady and Jaideep Ahlawat as the antagonist. The film will be premiering on the streaming platform Netflix.

Also Read: Junaid Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat starrer Maharaj gets temporary stay order from Gujarat High Court; release uncertain on June 14: Report

EXCLUSIVE: Shreyas Talpade features in an entertaining cameo in Kartik Aaryan-starrer Chandu Champion

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The big film of the month, Chandu Champion, releases in cinemas today. Starring Kartik Aaryan, the film is based on the incredible life of Murlikant Petkar. The trailer gave an idea of the supporting cast of the film, including Bhagyashri Borse, who plays the romantic interest of the protagonist, albeit in a brief sequence. However, there’s one surprise addition in the film as well, which was kept well-hidden by the makers.

It has come to light that Shreyas Talpade also stars in the film. The talented actor has a special appearance and plays a cop. His character, however, is crucial to the narrative and also helps in taking the story forward. Moreover, he also helps in raising laughs.

Interestingly, Shreyas has had a release every month this year, starting from March. His Marathi film, Hi Anokhi Gaath, co-written by Mahesh Manjrekar, was released on March 1. This was followed by the part-animation kiddie film, Luv You Shankar, which was released in cinemas on April 19. Kartam Bhugtam, directed by Kaal(2005) director Soham Shah, got a release on May 17.

The actor was also in the news last year when he unexpectedly suffered a heart attack. He’ll be seen next in Kangana Ranaut’s political drama, Emergency, as the former Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee. This will be followed by the multi-starrer comic caper, Welcome To The Jungle. It is all set to release on Christmas 2024. He also has the horror comedy Kapkapiii in his kitty, directed by Sangeeth Sivan, who recently passed away. The film also features Tusshar Kapoor. All these films and a few more will be out this year and thus, Shreyas Talpade will end up having a record 7-8 releases in 2024.

Besides Shreyas Talpade, Chandu Champion also features a special appearance by the charming and talented actress, Sonali Kulkarni. Directed by Kabir Khan, the film is backed by Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Shreyas Talpade reveals his pre-release rituals: “Before my first film Iqbal, I went to…”

Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao starrer Stree 2 to release on August 15

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Cop-Verse has been replaced by Dinesh Vijan’s Cinematic Universe this Independence Day! While the much-awaited third installment of Singham was slated to release on this specific date, immediately after the news of the film being postponed made headlines, makers of Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao starrer Stree 2 have unveiled its new release date to be August 15.

It seems that the Amar Kaushik directorial has been preponed by 15 days since it was slated to release by the end of the month. Maddock Films have taken to social media to share the good news about the release date of Stree 2 and have also revealed that the teaser of the film will be unveiled in cinemas on June 14 and it will be attached Sharvari Wagh starrer Munjya which released in cinemas earlier this month. saying, “Iss swatantrata diwas, aa rahi hai #Stree fir se! #Stree2 in cinemas this Independence Day, 15th August 2024. Catch the #Stree2 Teaser exclusively in cinemas with #Munjya from today.”

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Other releases which will clash with Stree 2

While Singham Again was expected to clash with Pushpa 2: The Rule, if it was to release on August 15, recent reports suggest that Pushpa 2 too may be delayed since work on the film is yet to be completed. On the other hand, the multi-starrer Khel Khel Mein starring Akshay Kumar, Fardeen Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, and others, will be produced by T-Series, have announced its release on Independence Day.

Details about Stree 2

Marking the return of Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao to the franchise, Stree 2 is a part of the Dinesh Vijan Cinematic Universe which includes a series of horror comedies including Bhediya and the recently released Munjya. The first installment of this Amar Kaushik directorial was released in 2018 and hence the excitement around this franchise, which marks a return after six years, is quite palpable.

Also Read: BREAKING: CBFC passes two teasers of Rajkummar Rao-Shraddha Kapoor starrer Stree 2; to be out in cinemas this Friday

Singham Again: Rohit Shetty confirms Ajay Devgn starrer’s release in Diwali

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Just a day ago, Ajay Devgn opened up about Singham Again wherein he revealed that they are in no hurry to release since the film is yet to be completed. While it was expected to release in August this year, now filmmaker Rohit Shetty has confirmed that the date has been pushed by a few months and it will release on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.

In an earlier interaction with the media, Ajay Devgn had addressed about the delay in the release of Singham Again, wherein he revealed that the film encountered an unexpected delay due to a few portions yet to be shot as well as some post-production work which is still pending. However, this delay seems to have only heightened the anticipation surrounding the project, with fans eagerly awaiting the return of their beloved Inspector Bajirao Singham to the big screen.

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The decision to release the film during Diwali, one of the most auspicious and celebrated festivals in India, along with it cashing in on the long festive weekend, is expected to further elevate the excitement surrounding its release. With families coming together to celebrate the festival of lights, Singham Again is poised to be a perfect cinematic treat for audiences of all ages. However, the makers have maintained silence on the exact release date.

What is Singham Again all about?

Singham Again promises to deliver a riveting blend of adrenaline-pumping action, heartfelt drama, and Rohit Shetty’s signature larger-than-life cinematic spectacle. Ajay Devgn, known for his portrayal of the no-nonsense cop with an unwavering commitment to justice, is all set to reprise his iconic role for the third time. The film marks the fifth movie in the cop-universe and will star Kareena Kapoor Khan as Avni Bajirao Singham with Arjun Kapoor as the lead antagonist. Apart from them, Akshay Kumar as Sooryavanshi, Ranveer Singh as Simmba, Deepika Padukone as Shakti Shetty aka Lady Singham, and Tiger Shroff as ACP Satya are expected to feature in extensive cameos. Jackie Shroff too will be playing a key role in the movie.

Also Read: Ajay Devgn drops major update on Singham Again; says, “We are not in a hurry to release”