Raj Kundra gets relief from Bombay High Court in dispute over Rajasthan Royals stake

Businessman Raj Kundra has obtained initial relief from the Bombay High Court, which permitted him to challenge an ex parte anti-suit injunction issued by the High Court of England and Wales in relation to his 11.7 percent stake in Rajasthan Royals.

The order was passed by Justice Abhay Ahuja under Clause XII of the Letters Patent, allowing Kundra to file a suit on the Original Side of the High Court.

 This development marks an early legal victory for Kundra in an ongoing dispute involving shareholding and governance issues tied to the IPL franchise’s holding structure.

According to the plea, Kuki Investments, a Bahamas-based entity controlled by Kundra, holds 11.70 percent of the paid-up share capital of Royals Multisport Private Limited, the company that owns the Rajasthan Royals franchise.

 The stake is held via Mauritius-based EM Sporting Holdings Limited.

The dispute originated from proceedings initiated by Kundra before the National Company Law Tribunal in Mumbai last year.

 In his company petition, Kundra alleged oppression and mismanagement by Emerging Media Ventures. The allegations included claims of fund siphoning, related-party transactions, and issues concerning statutory records.

Emerging Media Ventures then approached the High Court of England and Wales and secured an ex parte anti-suit injunction on January 29, 2026.

 The order restrained Kundra and Kuki Investments from continuing proceedings before the NCLT or initiating any legal action in India against the company.

Kundra then filed a motion with the Bombay High Court, arguing that the English court's injunction was not enforceable and violated principles of natural justice.

 He claimed the order adversely impacted his company's ability to pursue statutory remedies available in India.

On the question of jurisdiction, Kundra submitted that a significant part of the cause of action arose in Mumbai.

 He highlighted that he resides in the city, Royals Multisport Private Limited is registered there, and the alleged acts of oppression pertain to the Indian entity. He also noted that the NCLT proceedings are pending in Mumbai.

Justice Ahuja accepted the jurisdictional submissions and granted Kundra leave to file a suit seeking an anti-enforcement order against the operation of the English anti-suit injunction in India.

 The decision allows him to formally challenge the applicability of the foreign court order within the Indian legal framework.

Advocates Nausher Kohli and Soham K appeared for Kundra and Kuki Investments.

 They were briefed by a team from S&T Legal that included partner Akshay Gosavi and junior partner Ankit Pitti.

Dinesh Vijan says “Mahavatar is SIX times the size of Chhaava”; also reveals, “I told Namit Malhotra, ‘If Ramayana runs, Mahavatar is all set'”

The event for the 'FICCI-EY Media & Entertainment Report' took place at a five-star hotel in Mumbai and was attended by many well-known people from the media and entertainment fields. Dinesh Vijan, a big name in the film industry, joined a panel discussion titled 'Box Office @ ₹20,000 Crore: Inside the Economics of Theatres in the Streaming Age'. He talked about the film industry, current trends, and a lot more. He also shared some details about his upcoming project, Mahavatar, which stars Vicky Kaushal.

He explained, "People are looking for safer options.

 We didn't think the film would work. But when it's de-risked, we feel good. However, every film that made over Rs. 500 crore was risky. We didn't know how to make Chhaava. Vicky Kaushal had never played a historical character, and Laxman Utekar hadn't directed a film like this before. But it was about survival. We had to make that kind of film and do that kind of business to survive. It wasn't for streaming revenue. At one point, no rights were sold. But the film made all its money from the theatres."

He added, "We are making a film called Mahavatar, which is about the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, Parshuram.

 With this film, we are trying to reach a global audience. Sometimes I wonder, 'How are we gonna do this?' It's six times the size of Chhaava. We can't go to the world and say, 'We are offering something smaller.' We want to take our culture and present it in the best possible way. I think Ramayana this year will help us do that."

He also spoke about the Diwali release, Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, and others. "

Namit Malhotra is making Ramayana. He hasn't sold anything for that film. I shouldn't say much about it. I think there's a unit coming up. What's amazing is how clear he was about this film even four years ago. He's one of the few people I can go to for guidance and vice versa. I told him, 'If Ramayana runs, Mahavatar is all set.' His film deals with the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, while our film is about His sixth avatar."

Ekta Kapoor-Tanuj Garg join hands for big political thriller; touches upon tragic Pahalgam attack

There is a strong sense of patriotism in Bollywood right now, as seen in the huge success of movies like Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), Gadar 2 (2023), Article 370 (2024), Dhurandhar (2025), and Border 2 (2026).

 The latest film, Dhurandhar The Rampage, directed by Aditya Dhar and produced by Jio Studios and B62 Studios, is doing extremely well and is expected to break box office records. These films show that people still love stories that are emotionally powerful and focus on national pride and real-world events. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that another big political thriller is coming soon and will be part of this growing list.

An industry insider told  source, "Ekta Kapoor, Tanuj Garg, and Atul Kasbekar have joined forces to make a movie that doesn’t have an official title yet.

 They are planning to tell a large-scale and intense story, similar to the kind of powerful cinema we’ve seen before."

Even though the title and official news haven’t been released yet, there are early hints that the Pahalgam attack will be a key part of the story.

 This event is expected to add both emotional depth and a geopolitical angle to the film.

The insider also mentioned that the movie will be directed by a well-known director from the south Indian film industry.

The producers weren’t available for comment when this was published.

 This is the first time Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar are working with Ekta Kapoor.

The Pahalgam attack happened on April 22, 2025, when three armed terrorists killed 26 people at a tourist spot in the beautiful hill station of Pahalgam in Kashmir.

 The attack shocked the world and increased tensions between India and Pakistan, leading to a war-like situation just two weeks later.

Dhurandhar The Revenge continues its RECORD-BREAKING run on Tuesday; heads towards Rs. 550+ crores in 6 days

The film Dhurandhar The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar, continues its impressive box office performance on Tuesday as well.

 Early estimates suggest it will record a modest drop of approximately 10%, with collections expected to reach around Rs. 54 crores. This will bring the film's total collections over six days to approximately Rs. 557 crores.

Maintaining such extraordinary levels on a Tuesday, especially following its record-breaking opening weekend, is nothing short of spectacular.

 The film is not just surviving, but firmly dominating the box office, showcasing universal audience appeal and insatiable theatrical demand. With this momentum, Dhurandhar The Revenge has once again proven itself to be more than just a blockbuster—it's a historic box office phenomenon.

The film has already smashed several records in just under a week and is on track to set new benchmarks that may be difficult for any other film to match in the near future.

 The incredible run of Dhurandhar The Revenge has further solidified Ranveer Singh's position at the very top of the box office game. In just months, he has delivered numbers that have changed the narrative around superstardom and commercial success in Hindi cinema.

As things stand, Dhurandhar The Revenge is not just rewriting record books, but also setting a new standard for every major release coming up in the near future.

 The film has emerged as the gold standard for event cinema, and the challenge for the rest of the industry is now to match its success.

Stay tuned, as Dhurandhar The Revenge is all set to continue its record-breaking run and create even more history in the days to come.

Unrevealed facts on Dhurandhar: Source REVEALS entire budget and how both films combined became an 8-hour saga: “A scene that was meant to be for 10 seconds actually required 2 minutes”

Aditya Dhar spent almost 11 to 12 lakhs less every day on making *Dhurandhar* compared to *Uri*. A person close to the film told this writer that it was crazy how the team managed to make the movie.

Unrevealed facts on *Dhurandhar*: A source REVEALS the full budget and how both films together became an 8-hour saga: "A scene that was meant to be for 10 seconds actually required 2 minutes."

What was the cost of making the final version of the film?

 The source said it was about Rs. 255 crores. Yes, both films together cost Rs. 255 crores to make. Originally, it was planned as one movie only. But an 8-hour film seemed impossible. So, *Dhurandhar* was split into two.

As they shot the film, the length kept growing.

 Small scenes turned into big ones, and those big ones became highlights one after another. So, what to cut? The source explained, "A scene that was meant to be for about 10 seconds actually took two minutes."

For example, there was a scene where Major Iqbal is introduced.

 Arjun Rampal's character says he wants to buy guns. That was meant to be a 2.5-minute scene. In the end, it became 8 to 9 minutes long.

The source also said that although Aditya had a solid script, the dialogues were improved on set.

 A lot of the conversation you hear in the film was actually what he thought during the day of shooting.

But the final product is almost 95 to 96% like the original script.

 "And he is very thorough with my script. He is very thorough with his research," said the source.

The source also mentioned that most of the film was shot by Aditya Dhar himself, with some help from a second unit.

 All the main important parts were shot by him personally.

Dhurandhar The Revenge storms the world box office with Rs. 759.91 crore worldwide gross; Ranveer Singh crowned ‘King Of The World’

Numbers that were once only seen in big Hollywood blockbusters and big franchise movies are now being achieved by a Hindi film. Dhurandhar The Revenge, the big hit from Jio Studios starring Ranveer Singh, has made a huge amount of money at the worldwide box office. It earned a total of Rs. 759.91 crore during its extended opening weekend. This is a record-breaking number, not just in India, but in every place where Indian cinema has been present.

Back in India, the film performed incredibly well.

 It made a net of Rs. 443 crore from Indian theatres during its extended opening weekend, which is the highest ever for any film in the country. When taxes and other charges are added, the total gross becomes Rs. 550.31 crore, which is the highest ever gross for an opening weekend in Indian cinema.

The difference between the net and gross earnings is about Rs. 107 crore.

 This big gap shows how large the theatrical operation was. The film played in thousands of shows across all types of theaters, from big multiplexes to small single-screen theaters and even traveling cinemas. It felt like a number that was just a dream a few weeks ago.

In India, this performance shows that Hindi cinema can achieve incredible things at home.

 But even more importantly, the overseas numbers show that there is a real global audience for Bollywood films. Dhurandhar The Revenge made Rs. 209.6 crore from international markets in its opening weekend, which is a huge amount and places it among the most successful Indian films ever in overseas markets, no matter what language the film is in.

The overseas earnings make up nearly 28% of the total worldwide collection.

 This is a big deal because in the past, the best Hindi films rarely had international earnings more than 20% of their total. Dhurandhar The Revenge has broken that record, showing that the film's appeal, its star power, and its big scale have reached beyond just the Indian diaspora and into the mainstream international market.

The Rs. 759.91 crore worldwide gross is a number that will be remembered in cinema history.

 It puts Dhurandhar The Revenge in the same category as the biggest films ever made anywhere. This changes the image of Hindi cinema from being a regional film industry with some international presence to a genuine global force.

For Ranveer Singh, whose career has been on the rise thanks to this film, these numbers are a career-defining achievement.

 His name is now written into history not just as a Bollywood star, but as a globally successful leading man. For Jio Studios, this is complete validation of their efforts. And for Indian cinema as a whole, a new era has begun.

The throne has been taken.

 The world has taken notice.

Netflix and Amazon taught India to binge and Dhurandhar 2 taught Bollywood how to cash in on it

Let's be honest: 3 hours and 49 minutes is a really long time to sit through. This isn't a movie you watch to pass the time or catch a quick film. It's something you have to commit to. You buy tickets, find parking, deal with the chaos of the multiplex, wait in line for snacks, and then sit through a film that feels like two Bollywood movies stuck together.

According to the old rules of cinema, Dhurandhar 2 should have been a disaster.

 And yet, it's not.

The most interesting thing about Dhurandhar 2 isn't its length.

 It's that people are actually sitting through the whole thing. Not impatiently. Not reluctantly. But willingly. That says something big: cinema in India is changing, and most people don't realize it yet. The old idea that longer movies don't work is gone.

For years, the film industry treated long runtimes like a problem.

 Anything over two and a half hours was seen as bad news. Experts worried about fewer show times. Theater owners worried about how full the seats would be. People were thought to have short attention spans. Filmmakers were told to cut, trim, and rush.

But Aditya Dhar didn't follow that advice.

 He took all the warnings and just said: what if the problem wasn't the length, but the way the story was told?

That’s the real message of Dhurandhar 2.

Dhar reportedly shot nearly seven hours of footage across India and Thailand.

 Most directors would have tried to cut that down and make it safe. They’d have taken out all the risks and called it “crisp.” Instead, Dhar split the story into two parts and trusted his material. That trust is working. Dhurandhar wasn’t made like a movie. It was made like a binge-watch.

Netflix and Amazon taught India to binge, and Dhurandhar 2 taught Bollywood how to take advantage of that.

Here's the key point that's being missed: Dhurandhar doesn’t act like a regular movie.

 It acts like a series that just happens to be shown in a theater. That’s why the long runtime doesn’t feel so bad.

Both parts are divided into chapters.

 Each chapter feels like an episode. There are twists, shifts in tone, new conflicts, mini-climaxes, and surprises. Before the audience can fully take in what just happened, the next part pulls them in again. That rhythm is important.

People don’t think, “I’ve been here for 214 minutes.”

 Instead, they experience the story in pieces. Emotionally, it feels less like one big film and more like six exciting episodes watched back to back in the dark. That's a different way of watching. And that's exactly where OTT platforms come into play.

The old belief is that OTT killed theaters and made people lose patience.

 But Dhurandhar 2 suggests something else. OTT didn’t kill patience. It changed how people watch stories.

A whole new generation now watches stories in seasons.

 Six episodes. Eight. Ten. Forty-five to sixty minutes at a time. No breaks. No pressure. No problems. Viewers have developed a whole new kind of endurance for storytelling.

So when a movie like Dhurandhar 2 comes along and follows that same structure, people don’t feel the length.

 They're used to it. That’s the shift.

The Indian audience of 2026 is not the same as the one from 2010.

 They don’t automatically reject long movies. They reject slow or boring parts. They reject scenes that feel forced just because a star wanted a slow-motion moment. The length isn’t the issue. The pacing is. Aditya Dhar understood this better than most critics did. That’s why Dhurandhar 2 is such an important example.

Netflix and Amazon taught India how to binge, and Dhurandhar 2 showed Bollywood how to make the most of it.

While many filmmakers keep saying people don’t have patience anymore, Dhar seems to have made the opposite choice.

 He believed people would happily sit through four hours if the story kept rewarding their time. That's a big lesson.

The success of Dhurandhar 2 isn’t just about one film being story-driven.

 That phrase has become too easy to use. This is about the structure of storytelling. It’s about realizing that theatrical films don’t have to follow the old model of setup, songs, long action scenes, and rapid endings.

Audiences are used to longer story arcs, layered endings, delayed rewards, and episodic storytelling.

 They’ve been doing this on streaming platforms for years. The future of big Indian films might be longer, but only if they’re smarter. That doesn’t mean every filmmaker should now make a 3-hour 49-minute film and expect success. That would be a mistake.

A bad movie that’s only 100 minutes can feel like forever.

 A great film that’s 220 minutes can feel amazing. The audience isn’t watching Dhurandhar 2 because it’s long. They’re watching it because it’s absorbing. That’s a big difference.

In fact, Dhurandhar 2 should scare filmmakers who are just making excuses about people not having patience anymore.

 It shows that people do have patience. They just want a story that keeps moving, keeps building, and keeps giving them something new to care about. They’ll sit. They’ll watch. They’ll even skip the snacks if the story is worth it.

Indian audiences have changed.

 The question now is: has the rest of Bollywood caught up?