Asur Season 3 begins shooting; Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti return in lead roles, Gaurav Shukla takes over as director

One of India's most popular streaming shows, Asur, is coming back for a third season.Source has learned that filming for Asur Season 3 has started in Mumbai, and the production is planned to finish by December 2026.

Arshad Warsi and Barun Sobti are coming back to play their favorite roles as forensic experts Dhananjay Rajput and Nikhil Nair.

Other returning cast members include Ridhi Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, and Vishesh Bansal.The new season will also introduce a few new actors, like Ahsaas Channa and Shweta Basu Prasad, who will play important roles.

The team started filming on August 30 in Mumbai and is expected to shoot in several cities over the next three months.

The makers plan to release the show in mid-2027 on JioHotstar.

The biggest change in Asur Season 3 is the director.

Oni Sen, who directed the first two seasons and recently directed Netflix India's Operation Safed Sagar, is not coming back.Instead, the show's creator and lead writer, Gaurav Shukla, will take over as the new director.

Shukla, who has written for shows like Angrezi Medium, The Girl on the Train, and Saare Jahan Se Accha, is making his directorial debut with Asur 3.

He will co-direct the season with Shwetabh Varma, an ad filmmaker known for creating stylish and detailed campaigns for brands such as JK Cement WallMaxX, Domino's, and Yamaha.

Asur Season 3 is starting almost three years after the second season began in 2023 and received a lot of praise.

It became one of the most-watched Indian series of that year.Shukla has been working on the new season and is believed to have created a story that expands the franchise in both size and story depth.

The third season promises to keep the show's original feel while taking the story into darker and more complex areas.

The season will have more intense psychological conflicts, a deeper look into Indian mythology, and a fresh take on the battle between chaos and order.

Asur is about a team of forensic experts who are caught in a dangerous game with a serial killer who thinks he is an incarnation of the mythological demon Kali.

The first two seasons were praised for mixing mythology with psychological suspense, making a unique thriller that connected well with Indian audiences.

With the main leads returning and Gaurav Shukla directing for the first time, Asur Season 3 is ready to bring the franchise into a new phase while keeping the elements that made the series a hit on streaming platforms.

The Vvaan song ‘Samjho Na’ out: Sidharth Malhotra, Tamannaah Bhatia share romantic chemistry in first on-screen pairing

The makers of The Vvaan have released the first song from the upcoming folklore-fantasy film, titled 'Samjho Na'.

The track features Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia in their first on-screen pairing, giving audiences a better idea of the romantic connection between their characters.

While the teaser of The Vvaan introduced viewers to the film's supernatural setting and folklore world, 'Samjho Na' focuses on the relationship at the heart of the story.

Set against the bigger backdrop of mystery, adventure, and fantasy, the song explores the romantic side of the characters played by Sidharth and Tamannaah.

The song was released under the Zee Music label.

It was composed and produced by Tanishk Bagchi, with Jubin Nautiyal and Suvarna Tiwari singing.Manoj Muntashir wrote the lyrics.Krishna Kishor handled additional live production, while Eric Pillai mixed and mastered the track.Michael Edwin Pillai was the assistant mix engineer.

Jubin Nautiyal shared his thoughts on 'Samjho Na', saying, "The song has a beautiful innocence and emotion that I felt instantly.

Tanishk's melody and Manoj Muntashir's heartfelt lyrics capture the tenderness of love beautifully.Suvarna and I really enjoyed bringing it to life.Sidharth and Tamannaah's chemistry adds a special freshness to the song.I hope 'Samjho Na' touches people's hearts and becomes a song they love."  

For Sidharth and Tamannaah, this track marks their first time on screen as a romantic pair.

It also adds to the promotional campaign for The Vvaan by introducing the emotional connection between the main characters along with the film's supernatural and folklore elements.

The film brings together TVF founder Arunabh Kumar, director Deepak Mishra, and producer Ektaa R Kapoor.

The project mixes elements of Indian folklore, fantasy, adventure, mystery, and humour and is aimed at being a family entertainer.The wider world of the film has also been expanded through the The Legend of Vvaan comic book.

Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures, part of Balaji Telefilms Ltd, in association with TVF and 11.11 Production, The Vvaan stars Sidharth Malhotra and Tamannaah Bhatia.

The film is written by Arunabh Kumar and directed by Deepak Mishra, with Manu Anand serving as Director of Photography and Visual Director.It is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Arunabh Kumar, and Niraj Kothari.

The Vvaan is set to release in cinemas on September 25, 2026.

With the release of 'Samjho Na', the makers have added a romantic angle to the film's previously established world of folklore, mystery, and fantasy.

Salman Khan to make cameo in Arbaaz Khan’s son Arhaan Khan’s debut film

A new star is about to step into Bollywood.Arhaan Khan, the son of Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora, is set to start his film career with an action love story.Bollywood Hungama has learned that Salman Khan will also appear in the movie in a special role.

Salman is expected to shoot for 10 days for his part, which is important for the story.

Details of the film are still secret, but it's said that Salman's role will help Arhaan's film get more attention thanks to his big name.

The film, which doesn't have a title yet, is being directed by Anirudh Iyer.

He previously directed An Action Hero, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Jaideep Ahlawat.Ashwin Varde, who has produced movies like Kabir Singh and OMG 2, is producing this project.

Arhaan has been working hard to prepare for his debut.

He studied filmmaking in the US, and worked with Vikram Phadnis.He also helped out on Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani with Karan Johar.He currently hosts a podcast on his YouTube channel called Dumb Biryani.

A source close to the project said, "Arhaan has been ready for cinema for a while.

When Ashwin Varde approached Arbaaz with this film to launch Arhaan on the big screen, it felt like the right film at the right time.Arhaan is happy to have found the kind of debut he was looking for and is excited to face the camera as a leading man."  

The film is currently casting for the female lead, and they are looking for a new face to pair with Arhaan.

The shooting is planned for early next year, but the exact schedule will be decided once all the details are finalised.

This will be Anirudh Iyer's second directorial project after An Action Hero.

He was also supposed to direct an action romance with Lakshya and Rasha Thadani last year, but it was put on hold for unknown reasons.He is now working on several new projects and finally back behind the camera with this new love story.Ashwin Varde's next project is an untitled film starring Johnny Lever, directed by Farhad Samji.

Mirzapur – The Movie Movie Review: MIRZAPUR THE MOVIE is a paisa vasool bigscreen entertainer.

Mirzapur – The Movie Review {4.0/5} & Review Rating

  

Star Cast: Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar  

Director: Gurmmeet Singh  

Mirzapur The Movie Review Synopsis:  

MIRZAPUR THE MOVIE is about power and ambition.

Akhandanand Tripathi, also known as Kaleen Bhaiyya (Pankaj Tripathi), is the ruler, or 'baahubali,' of Mirzapur.He doesn't trust his son, Phoolchand Tripathi, also known as Munna (Divyenndu), but he respects the skills of Govind Pandit, also known as Guddu (Ali Fazal), and Vinay Pandit, also known as Bablu (Jitendra Kumar).At the same time, J P Yadav (Pramod Pathak) is pressuring Kaleen Bhaiyya to get money for his election campaign.To raise funds, Kaleen looks for a new supplier.Bablu gets a tip about Babban Yadav (Ravi Kishan), a businessman from Jaisalmer, who is selling seven truckloads of drugs.But Babban has a secret plan—he wants to kill Kaleen Bhaiyya.What happens next is the rest of the movie.

Mirzapur The Movie Story Review:  

Puneet Krishna's story is great and fits naturally into the MIRZAPUR world.

His screenplay is very engaging and full of strong confrontations and action scenes.However, the middle part of the second half doesn't flow as well.Puneet Krishna’s dialogues are a highlight.Some one-liners are sure to be popular and might go viral on social media.

Gurmmeet Singh's direction is excellent.

MIRZAPUR THE MOVIE is a special attempt as it brings a popular web series to the big screen.It isn't a follow-up to the latest season that came out online.Instead, the story is set between Episodes 6 and 7 of the first season.This is a tough challenge because the events in the film shouldn’t affect what happens later in the series.In this regard, the writer succeeds, and Gurmmeet Singh ensures the story stays true to the MIRZAPUR universe.The movie is more than three hours long, but it never gets boring.While there aren’t a lot of action scenes, it makes up for it with intense dramatic moments that leave a lasting impact.Some memorable scenes include Guddu's tu-tu main-main with his father while his mother tries on warm clothes, Guddu and Munna’s meeting at the salon, Babban’s argument with Vasudha Pandit (Sheeba Chaddha), and Guddu’s first meeting with Babban.The scene where Munna scolds J P Yadav is sure to create a big reaction.The ending will surely get a strong response from moviegoers.

On the other hand, the movie feels a bit long after the break, and the romantic scenes feel forced.

Most of the actresses don’t get much to work with except Beena Tripathi (Rasika Dugal) and Mumtaz Bibi (Sonal Chauhan).Babban’s decision to kill Kaleen Bhaiyya also seems unclear, as his motive isn’t strong enough to justify such an action.Plus, the movie is predictable because it’s set in the middle of the first season.As a result, the fate of some characters is already known, making a scene where a character’s heart stops have less impact, since the viewer knows the character will survive.

Mirzapur The Movie Review Performances:  

Pankaj Tripathi gives an amazing performance.

From the start, he makes you forget his lighter roles and see him as the King of Mirzapur.Ali Fazal is excellent in his biggest role yet, delivering strong performances without going overboard.Divyenndu puts in his best effort, with standout moments in the emotional scenes at the start.Jitendra Kumar had a big challenge replacing Vikrant Massey, but he handles the role smoothly.Ravi Kishan is really good.

His fan base has really grown a lot recently, and thankfully, the creators have really done justice to his character, especially in the final part.

Pramod Pathak, Sheeba Chaddha, and Rasika Dugal have limited screen time, but they make a big impression.Sonal Chauhan looks very stylish and gives a solid performance; she's an actress who should be seen more often.Abhishek Banerjee (Subodh aka Compunder), Kulbhushan Kharbanda (Satyanand Tripathi), Shaji Choudhary (Maqbool), and Anangsha Biswas (Zarina) all give strong support.Shweta Tripathi (Golu) and Shriya Pilgaonkar (Sweety) are impressive in their roles.However, they don't have much to do.Harshita Gaur (Dimpy) is not given enough to work with.Sushant Singh (Bhairav Singh Karnawat) and Rajesh Tailang (Ramakant Pandit) are reliable.Mohitt Maalik (Birju Lohar) gives a decent performance.Satendra Soni (Chandu Puncture) is a highlight and a pleasant surprise in the film.

In terms of music and other technical aspects, the songs don't really stand out.

'Ghoom Ghoom' is the best among them, mostly because of the visuals and how it's placed in the film.'Vaaroon Forever', 'Do Numbari', 'Sanson Ki Mala', and 'Vindhyvasini Ki Jao Ho' are just average.John Stewart Eduri's background score is excellent and really adds to the mood of several key scenes.

Sanjay Kapoor's cinematography is of high quality and gives the film a grand and cinematic feel that's better than the web series.

Amin Khatib's action sequences are intense and fit well with the film's style.Sonam Singh and Abhijit Gaonkar's production design is elegant, while Darshan Jalan and Neelanchal Ghosh's costumes are both realistic and stylish.Manan Ashwin Mehta's editing is good but could have been more precise in some scenes.

Toxic’s English version to release in India on September 4; is 18 minutes shorter than the Indian-language versions

Toxic is a rare movie that was made not just in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi, but also in English.In fact, the film was shot at the same time in Kannada and English.All the Indian language versions came out on August 26, but the English version didn't.Now, people who want to watch Toxic in English can finally see it on the big screen.

The English version of Toxic will be shown in India on September 4.

The story is more tightly written because it runs for 176.52 minutes, which is 2 hours, 56 minutes and 52 seconds.The other versions of the movie, which star Yash, run for 194.12 minutes or 3 hours, 14 minutes and 12 seconds.

The English version of Toxic was given an 'A' certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) on September 1.

It was also shown overseas on August 26, the same day the other versions came out in India and other countries.Phars Film bought the exclusive theatrical rights for the five Indian language versions, while Lionsgate got the rights to show the English version in international markets, targeting mainstream, non-diaspora audiences and wider western theaters.

Besides Yash, the movie also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi, and others.

Yash plays two roles in this film directed by Geetu Mohandas.Both Geetu Mohandas and Yash also wrote the screenplay.Toxic is produced by Venkat K Narayana's KVN Productions and Yash's KVN Productions.

Karan Johar set to bankroll a tentpole divine epic on Radha Krishna; signs Sachin Ravi as the director

Karan Johar is serious about his plans, as the filmmaker is working on a big list of films for 2027 and 2028.According to trusted sources, Karan Johar is preparing to bring the story of Radha and Krishna to the big screen.This is one of the biggest projects currently being worked on at Dharma Productions.The film is meant to be a large-scale divine epic, and the cast will be announced soon.The movie will be directed by Sachin Ravi, who is known for his work on the Kannada film *Avane Srimannarayana*, starring Rakshit Shetty.He will start working on this film after finishing his current project with Murad Khetani, as shared by a source.

We are told that the movie is in a very advanced stage of development and will tell a new kind of story.

"The yet-untitled epic will mix history, romance, and big visuals, giving him a fresh way to tell a story.The film will cover Krishna’s life from his birth to the killing of Kansa, while the heart of the story is the timeless and divine love between Radha and Krishna," the source said.

Karan Johar has always wanted to make a film about Radha and Krishna, and now he has found a script that he feels truly honors one of the most famous love stories from Indian scriptures.

The project is currently in a very advanced stage of development.

While Dharma Productions is keeping the casting details secret, we can’t wait for people to start guessing who might play the divine roles of Radha and Lord Krishna in this epic.

Who do you think would be best for the parts?Let us know.

Gandhari Movie Review: GANDHARI is a below average revenge drama.

Gandhari Review {2.0/5} & Review Rating  

Star Cast: Taapsee Pannu, Ishwak Singh, Mita Vashisht  

Director: Devashish Makhija  

Gandhari Movie Review Synopsis:  

GANDHARI is the story of a brave mother.

Bani (Taapsee Pannu) is married to Gokul (Ishwak Singh), and they have a daughter, Mishty (Myrah Shivan).While on a holiday, they pass through Joypurra.At the railway station, Mishty is kidnapped.Bani runs after the kidnapper but gets injured in the process, causing her to lose her eyesight.Bani and Gokul immediately approach the cops.Though the police assure them that they'll find Mishty, they don't seem to take the case seriously.However, they are forced into action when AHTU sends a tough officer, Kabir (Jatin Sarna), to investigate the rising number of kidnappings of girls from Joypurra.Meanwhile, Bani bumps into Jhunu Amba (Mita Vashisht), with whom she shares a connection from the past.Jhunu motivates Bani to toughen up and take on the gang responsible for Mishty’s kidnapping.What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Gandhari Movie Story Review:  

Kanika Dhillon's story is promising.

Kanika Dhillon's screenplay is a mixed bag.While a few aspects are novel, there are places where the writing falters as well.Kanika Dhillon's dialogues heighten the drama.

Devashish Makhija's direction is commercial.

The manner in which Bani’s blindness track is handled is unexpected and unlike anything one has seen in films featuring protagonists who have lost their eyesight.Even the Bahrupi community of Joypurra adds to the intrigue.The town, the community and the Chaumukhi festival are depicted so realistically that viewers might assume they actually exist and are not fictional.The film is less than two hours long, and the makers don't waste any time, keeping the focus firmly on the principal plot of a mother seeking revenge.

On the flipside, there are far too many cinematic liberties.

In some scenes, it is difficult to believe that Bani could have pulled off certain acts without anyone getting a whiff of her true intentions.The whole kidnapping and missing girls’ angle gets a bit confusing.A few characters, such as Uma (Chhaya Kadam) and Somesh (Chandan Roy), are also introduced rather abruptly into the narrative.However, where the film falters the most is in its depiction of the bond between Bani and Gokul.The manner in which things unfold between them in the climax is highly unconvincing.One can even argue that it was not even needed in the first place.Lastly, it is bewildering and even unintentionally amusing that Bani doesn’t remember her past or the fact that she had gone through a similar ordeal earlier.

Gandhari Movie Review Performances:  

Taapsee Pannu, as expected, delivers a fabulous performance.

She’s apt for such roles and impresses not just in action but also in the emotional scenes.Ishwak Singh puts up a sincere act but is let down a bit by the writing.Jatin Sarna leaves a tremendous mark.Mita Vashisht gets to play a badass role and performs ably.Chhaya Kadam is great and one wishes she had more screen time.The same goes for Chandan Roy.Myrah Shivan is cute.Prashant Narayanan (Dada) and Swastika Mukherjee (Churni) do well in small roles.Priti Shroff (ASI Sanjukta) is a great find, while Vishwanath Chatterjee (Inspector Saha) is fair.

Gandhari movie music and other technical aspects:  

Shor Police's music is well-woven into the narrative.

However, none of the songs register.Shor Police's background score is better, especially in the action scenes.

Amit Roy's cinematography is satisfactory.

Brahim Achhabake, Riyaz Shaikh, Habib Sayed, and Anis Shaikh's action scenes are exciting but not overly violent, though there could have been more intensity.

Nikhil Kovale and Apurva Bhagat's production design feels real and authentic, and Prashant Sawant's costumes look genuine.Naman Arora's editing is smooth in some parts but can feel a bit too polished at times.

Gandhari Movie Review Conclusion:  

Overall, GANDHARI is a low-quality revenge story that is partly saved by Taapsee Pannu's strong acting, an intriguing setting, and a few good scenes.

But the movie's effect is greatly reduced by too much creative freedom, confusing parts, and poor writing, especially in the final act.