December 2024

The excitement surrounding Salman Khan’s upcoming film Sikandar continues to build, as intriguing behind-the-scenes details emerge from the film’s shoot at the Falaknuma Palace in Hyderabad. During the shoot, a Rolls Royce Phantom was brought onto set. However, it was the custom number plate on the car that caught everyone’s attention. The plate featured a royal logo and the number “GJ-03,” which signifies Rajkot city, adding a subtle nod to the iconic city of Gujarat.

This quirky detail was just one of the many aspects that have kept fans on their toes, eagerly awaiting Salman Khan’s return to theatres next year. With Sikandar, directed by A.R. Murugadoss, promising to showcase the action-packed side of the Bollywood superstar, there is a lot of anticipation surrounding the film. The director is reportedly going all out to give fans a thrilling experience, with an emphasis on extensive action sequences.
Police Cars in Sikandar: A Nod to Rajkot
Further adding to the unique details of the shoot, police cars featuring the same “GJ-03” number plate were used during the shoot at Falaknuma. Interestingly, the text written on the cars was in Gujarati, with the police logo displayed prominently on the sides and the words “રાજકોટ પોલીસ” (Rajkot Police) written on the car bonnets.
Massive Action Sequences Planned for Sikandar
As Sikandar moves from its Hyderabad shoot to Mumbai, sources close to the project have revealed exciting details about the action sequences planned for the film. A special train sequence is expected to be one of the major highlights, with an elaborate set constructed at a Borivali studio in suburban Mumbai. According to a Mid-Day report, the scene will involve raw, gritty action, where Salman Khan’s character faces off against a gang of criminals.

A source mentioned, “The scale of this scene is massive. It involves raw, gritty action as Salman’s character is seen taking on a gang of baddies. The director’s brief to the action choreographer was to make it bloody and vengeful.” The intense sequence was filmed with a small crowd of just 30 people, and the next day, Murugadoss filmed a crowd-heavy action scene with approximately 350 people.

Also Read: Salman Khan to shoot a ‘bloody’ and ‘vengeful’ train action sequence for Sikandar: Report

Pushpa 2 – The Rule has generated a historic craze like never before across India. The original Telugu version has seen historic advances and even the Hindi and Tamil versions have received unprecedented response. This time, the exhibitors were relieved as there was no clash and they could plan the programming in advance without any headache. But an unexpected challenge cropped up in front of them – the revenue sharing terms.

An exhibitor told Bollywood Hungama on condition of anonymity, “The distributors and exhibitors demanded 60% share in the revenue that would be generated from the sale of tickets in single screens. They felt that they were justified with this demand due to the never-before-seen anticipation generated by Pushpa 2 – The Rule.”

The source added, “However, all the exhibitors in the Hindi-speaking markets as well as Andhra Pradesh-Telangana vehemently rejected this idea. The distributors tried to convince but the exhibitors are adamant that such terms are not acceptable. They argued that 50% revenue sharing is the norm and even the recent big-ticket films like Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 adhered to it.”

The exhibitor continued, “As of now, both parties haven’t reached a consensus. The studio has dropped the 60% revenue-sharing idea and is looking at revenue sharing in the range of 50-55%. They have told the exhibitors that if Pushpa 2 – The Rule manages to become an all-time blockbuster in Hindi, then they’ll ask for 55% share. Or else, they’ll request for a share below the figure of 55.”

A trade expert commented, “In some circuits in the North, the distributor didn’t make such a demand. Also, in Andhra Pradesh-Telangana, a settlement was reached at 55% revenue sharing.”

Meanwhile, Pushpa 2 – The Rule’s makers faced issues when they also made similar demands in Tamil Nadu. A source down South said, “Many cinemas in Chennai like Sri Sakthi Cinemas, S2 Cinemas, AGS Cinemas, Baba Cinemas, Rohini, Ega Cinemas etc. have still not opened advances. The popular Broadway cinemas in Coimbatore, too, had not begun selling tickets until last night. The bookings opened on Wednesday, December 4, at 10:00 am. The other theatres are also expected to follow suit once both parties reach an agreement.”

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: CBFC passes Pushpa 2 – The Rule’s Hindi version 48 hours before release; replaces ‘Ramavatar’ with ‘Bhagwan’

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Comedian Sunil Pal, who had gone missing for a few hours on Tuesday, has been safely traced and is now on his way home. The news of Pal’s disappearance initially sent shockwaves through his fans and well-wishers, but the situation has been resolved after he contacted his family later that evening.

Sunil Pal’s Disappearance Sparks Concern
On Tuesday, Sunil Pal, known for his participation in The Great Indian Laughter Challenge (2005) and roles in films like Hum Tum (2004) and Phir Hera Pheri (2006), went missing, prompting his wife Sarita Pal to seek assistance from the police. According to reports, the comedian was unreachable by phone for several hours, adding to the growing concern about his well-being. His phone was reportedly switched off after some time, causing further distress.
Update on the Situation
Hours after the missing report was filed, Sunil Pal contacted his family to inform them that he was safe and on his way back home. His wife, Sarita, shared the update with the media, confirming that she had spoken to him. “Sunil ji se baat ho gayee. He has spoken to the police,” Sarita texted Mumbai-based photographer Viral Bhayani’s team.

Film trade analyst Girish Wankhede also revealed that Sunil Pal had informed him about a “problem” but reassured him that he was now “out of it” and was traveling back to Mumbai. A senior police official, Unit 9 Crime Branch Daya Nayak, confirmed that Pal had been found safe and would soon be questioned about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Also Read: Sunil Pal opens up on Shah Rukh Khan’s humility; says, “Shah Rukh would make late-night visits to the slums”