Rajkumar Hirani’s first web show Pritam and Pedro to stream on JioHotstar from July 3

Sometimes, the biggest stories start with the strangest clues. Imagine an old ATM on a beach, two men who don’t seem to fit together standing next to it, and a mystery that makes you want to know more right away. *Pritam and Pedro* is Rajkumar Hirani’s first streaming show, and it marks his big debut on JioHotstar. This project brings his special style of storytelling—full of warmth, emotion, and human connection—into the world of long-form streaming for the first time. It’s also a big step for mixing great cinema with modern streaming entertainment, offering viewers something new and exciting to experience.

*Pritam and Pedro*, directed by Avinash Arun, has just the right amount of charm to draw people in.

 It shows a world that feels real and full of surprises, while keeping the main story a mystery.

Alok Jain, Head of Hindi & English Entertainment Business at JioStar, said: “At JioHotstar, we believe in stories that feel personal yet universal.

 They should have warmth, humor, emotion, and a real connection to people. Rajkumar Hirani has shaped this kind of storytelling in a unique and consistent way. We are really excited to work with him as he starts his streaming journey, and we can’t wait to bring his special voice to our audience across the country.”

Speaking about the project, Rajkumar Hirani said: “I love stories where people from very different backgrounds end up together and have to deal with life in surprising ways.

 *Pritam and Pedro* has humor, heart, and a lot of fun. The long-form format let us spend more time with the characters and really get to know their journey. It was a great experience, and I’m happy to be working with JioHotstar on this.”

Main Vaapas Aaunga trailer launch: Naseeruddin Shah makes a RARE appearance; jokes “Maine kayi filmon mein bahut bura kaam kiya hai; my sons watch such films at 3 am on YouTube”

The trailer of the film Main Vaapas Aaunga was launched at a multiplex in Mumbai.

 The event was attended by director Imtiaz Ali, music composer A R Rahman, and actors Sharvari, Vedang Raina, Anjana Sukhani, Rajat Kapoor, Sanjay Suri, Manish Chaudhari, casting director Mukesh Chhabra, Girish Kumar, and Kumar Taurani from Tips, among others. Naseeruddin Shah made a special surprise appearance, which pleased everyone because it's not very common to see him at such events.  

When asked about his role in the film, Naseeruddin Shah started by joking, “Dekh hi lijiyega na film mein (laughs)?

” He then turned serious and said, “I believe that the credit for an actor's success should go to the writer and the director. If the writing is poor, even the best actor in the world can't do much to save the day. I am a living example of it. Maine kayi filmon mein bahut bura kaam bhi kiya hai. My sons (Imaad Shah and Vivaan Shah) watch such films at 3 am on YouTube. They wake me up and tell me, ‘Baba, aapki ek film chal rahi hai’! And I would rather sleep (laughs).”  

Naseeruddin continued, “Imtiaz has written a lovely script comprising beautiful dialogues and powerful situations.

 I have loved the films that he has made before. He has worked with a lot of love and honesty with the actors. Bahut hi kam aise directors mile hai jo actors ki performance ki wajah se retakes lete hai (laughs). And Imtiaz is one of them.”  

Imtiaz Ali was asked to speak about the veteran actor.

 He asked, “Taarif kahan se shuru karoon aapki?” Naseeruddin again joked, “Shuru se!”  

Imtiaz laughed and continued, “I went to meet him at his residence.

 I was told that he is a very serious actor. But when I met him, his whole concentration was on why I was not drinking tea. He wondered, ‘Kya chai acchi nahin hai?’. That's when I realized ki zyada serious lene ki zaroorat nahin hai. Normal banda hai!”  

He then told him, “I was very excited and fascinated to see you in a turban and play a Sikh gentleman, which I had never seen in my life.

 Everyone who watches the film's rough cut loves you the most in the film.”  

Once this was done, Naseeruddin Shah made a quick exit.

 Main Vaapas Aaunga releases in cinemas on June 12.

Ram Charan starrer Peddi, Masters Of The Universe to release in IMAX

The trailer for the highly anticipated movie Peddi, featuring Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, and Divyenndu, was shown in a big way in Mumbai yesterday. The trailer shows that it's a big, exciting movie made for the cinema. Fans of Ram Charan should be happy to know that the film will be shown in the IMAX format. The movie will be released in the northern part of India through Jio Studios.

This information was given by Preetham Daniel, who is the Vice President of IMAX for India, Southeast Asia, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.

 On May 19, he shared on his X (formerly Twitter) account that Peddi will be shown in the IMAX version.

Peddi is set to come out worldwide on June 4.

 The next day, another big movie, Masters Of The Universe, will also be released in theaters. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the Hollywood movie, which has Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, will be shown in IMAX. So, people can expect two popular movies, from different kinds of stories and made in different film industries, to be shown in the big, premium IMAX format in the first week of June.

Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu Sana, with A R Rahman composing the music.

 The movie is produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru and co-produced by Ishan Saksena through his company IVY Entertainment.

Meanwhile, Masters Of The Universe is directed by Travis Knight and is supported by Amazon MGM Studios.

 The movie stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam, Camila Mendes as Teela, and Jared Leto as Skeletor. Idris Elba plays Man-At-Arms. The film also includes Alison Brie, Morena Baccarin, and Kristen Wiig in the voice of Roboto. It will be released by Sony Pictures Releasing International.

Peddi trailer launch: Ram Charan praises Divyenndu: “He has got swag, a certain body language that I’d like to develop!”

 SRam Charan, Janhvi Kapoor, Divyenndu, director Buchi Babu Sana, producer Venkata Satish Kilaru, and cinematographer Ratnavelu all attended the trailer launch of their movie Peddi at a cinema in Mumbai. Divyenndu is playing a negative character, but he and Ram Charan had a great connection behind the scenes. Both of them spoke very positively about each other at the event.

He repeated the same statement again.

Divyenndu thanked the team for Peddi, saying, "Buchi sir was so warm towards me.

 Ram garu, you are just amazing, man. What a guy you are! Thank you so much for your love and warmth! Peddi looks smashing. Janhvi, you look stunning. I am sure this is a different part that you've played this time and it looks promising. Rahman sir, it's an honour to be in your presence!"

Divyenndu's role as Munna in Mirzapur has become very popular.

 When asked what Munna would say if he met Peddi, Divyenndu smiled and replied, "Peddi is already a complete guy. Woh sab kuch kar sakte hai. I guess Munna would simply say, 'Saath milke gang banate hai'!"

Later, Ram Charan also praised Divyenndu.

 He said, "Thank you, man. You're a gangster! He has such a giant personality. The way he carries every dialogue and expression, he has got swag. He has a certain body language that I'd like to develop!"

He then praised Janhvi Kapoor, saying, "I have not seen such a diligent person in my life.

 The way she is working so hard. On the last day, we shot a song. I didn't have time because I was shooting for 85 days continuously. Then, the song shoot came up. I was learning the steps and meanwhile, she did the dance 100 times better than me. She was like a Chhupa Rustam. She was quietly learning in Mumbai. I liked her dedication. She's very sincere about her work."

Ram continued, "My dad (Chiranjeevi) and Sridevi ma'am have worked together.

 It was a wish for a long time of my family and fans who appreciated our parents coming together; it was a nostalgic thing for all of us. This pair will not disappoint you guys."

Ram Charan then revealed, "My dad saw parts of Peddi.

 He told me, 'You can't have a film like RRR, Magadheera every year. It takes a while. Please relish every moment of this film as you're not going to get a film like this again.' Magadheera happened in 2007, Rangasthalam in 2018. Luckily, thoda jaldi aa gaya yeh film (smiles)."

Peddi releases in cinemas on June 4.

Cocktail 2 - Concept Trailer - Star Cast Shahid Kapoor | Kriti Sanon | Rashmika Mandanna | Homi Adajania

Cocktail 2 trailer to be launched on May 29; media gets EXCLUSIVE glimpse of foot-tapping track ‘Mashooka’ and soulful number ‘Tujhko’

A fun event was held by the Cocktail 2 team at a high-end restobar in central Mumbai on Sunday, May 17. It was attended by Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, Rashmika Mandanna, producers Dinesh Vijan and Luv Ranjan, director Homi Adajania, and music director Pritam Chakraborty. The media was invited to the party with the promise of a surprise.

The surprise was an exclusive preview of the two songs.

 "Mashooka" shows Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon dancing and having fun in Sicily, Italy, and other beautiful places. The song starts with a playful, funny mood and ends with a sensual dance sequence.

Meanwhile, "Tujhko" is sung by Arijit Singh and features Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna.

 It's a slow, romantic song that suggests the two characters were once in love in college but were separated by circumstances.

After both songs were shown, the media was asked to choose which one should be released first.

 First, journalists were asked to shout out their favorite track. Then, a QR code appeared on the screen, leading them to a voting link.

The results showed that "Mashooka" got more votes than "Tujhko."

 This made the team feel a bit unsure since they thought both songs were equally good. Pritam Chakraborty said the team should respect the voters' choice and release "Mashooka" first. Dinesh Vijan then announced that "Mashooka" would be the first song to come out, followed by "Tujhko."

Interestingly, "Tujhko" ends with a message that the much-awaited trailer for Cocktail 2 will be released on May 29.

 The film is planned for a cinema release on June 19.

Also Read: The first song of Cocktail 2, "Jab Talak," was released.

 Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna bring a breezy summer romance to the screen.

Aneet Padda’s Shakti Shalini may shift to 2027 to avoid Shah Rukh Khan’s King clash: Report

Actress Aneet Padda, who became a big name in 2025 because of her role in Saiyaara, is now preparing for her next movie, Shakti Shalini. The film is part of the growing Maddock Horror Comedy Universe and has been getting a lot of attention from people who watch movies and those who work in the film industry. However, new reports suggest that the people making the film might delay its release to avoid a conflict with Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated movie, King.

There are reports that Aneet Padda's Shakti Shalini might be released in 2027 instead of 2026 to avoid clashing with Shah Rukh Khan's King.

 Originally, Shakti Shalini was planned to come out on December 24, 2026, the same day as King. This would have been a big event for moviegoers, as both films would be released around the same time during the Christmas season.

According to a recent report by Mid-Day, the people making Shakti Shalini are looking into moving the release date to early 2027.

 The report says that the film is in the final stages of production, with outdoor shooting still happening until May. The team is expected to finish the main filming by the end of the month and then move on to post-production and visual effects work.

A person close to the project told Mid-Day, "The idea is to finish the film properly and then spend enough time on the VFX.

 If everything goes as planned, they're looking at a January 2027 release."

Even though there hasn't been an official statement from the film's makers confirming the delay, the reported change is seen as a smart move.

 By releasing the film alone, the team can make the most of the movie's chances in theaters and avoid competing with a big star-driven film like King.

Right now, fans are waiting for an official announcement from the makers of Shakti Shalini about the final release date.