Trade experts predict that Sikandar can collect Rs. 40-45 crores on Sunday as well as Monday; all eyes on Salman Khan to finally deliver a Rs. 500 crores blockbuster

 Salman Khan's Eid release Sikandar will be published a few days away. Source spoke with transaction experts and exhibitors about their expectations for this Grand Eid publication. 

While Sikandar arrived at the cinemas on March 30th, the trailer dropped a week ago on March 23rd. Experts initially shared their opinions on the promotion. Taran Adarsh, a veteran of trade, said I liked the trailer. The good thing is that Salman Khan has come out of the comfort zone of a director like Farhad Sami. Today we are looking at Salman Khan, which is completely different from the film produced by one of the leading producers, Sajid Nadiadwala and performed by the highly talented storyteller R Murugadoss. Plus, she plays one of the happiest names in business, Rashmika Mandanna. Therefore, everything is carried out just before the publication. Now it's all in content. 

Dealer and exhibitor Raj Bansal said: "The trailer is very commercial. I have a lot of hope from the director. That's a huge plus. The music didn't support the film as expected. However, the film achieves a good opening. After that, everything depends on the content. 

Visek Chauhan, owner of Loopvani films in Purnia, Bihar, said the director and producers could also be trusted. The actress has a winning streak. So everything works for the film. 

Trade analyst Atul Mohan agreed that the industry believes in superstition anyway. Rashmika Mandanna now has a happy mascot term. People believe that it will always be a huge hit. I hope that the successful series will continue with Sikandar. 

He also said the trailer was great. It looks like a complete entertainer and is full of action and massive moments. 

I'll predict the first day 

Trade experts seem to be very confident in the opening of the film. Salman Khan SE 2023 Eid Film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan had a low opening of Rs. 15.81 crores. This deal is sure Sikandar will win twice this number. Atul Mohan said the film will collect RS on both days. 40-45 crawl plus. If the mouth is strong, Monday is greater than Sunday. 

Raj Bansal predicted the same thing. “This film can collect between 40-45 rupees a day. The content then determines the collection for Tuesday. 

Meanwhile, Vishek Chauhan said he expects the collection to be RS on the first day one day before the oath. 25-30 crores. Day 2 should see a good spike if the movie can collect Rs. 40-50 crores 

Sikandar will be published on Sunday, March 30th, one day before March 30th. This will fall on Monday, March 31st. It is also important to understand that there have been no big Biggia since the publication of Chhaava, which was released 1-½ months ago. Some of the cinema participants had never seen Chava and those who did it were very worried from the climax. Many cinemas told me: My wife put her hand in his eyes. My kids were very afraid. Of course, this film has created a great store. But it is received in Sikandar's favor. 

Taran Adarsh said: When the film announces its holidays on Sundays and Mondays, Sikandar has an extension window to harvest the harvest. Day one is all about Star Power, the content talks about the second day. 

He added that Salman Khan's last publication, Tiger 3 (2023), collected high-speed Rs. Day 1: 43 crores in Hindi. Shikandar must exceed this number. The film was released on Diwali, but aap eid pe aa rahe ho. Both are Sundays. 

When asked if they would collect in the Rs area. For Sikandar, 100 crores is possible, Taran Adarsh ecstatic, that is possible. But for Salman Khan who does Rs. 100 crores in a few days is no longer the standard. If the film were playing Upstar, that would have been a big deal. Pattern and Jawan and Shah Luk Khan delivered Rs. Breeding of 500 crores. Sunny Deol has entered Rs. 500 Chlores Club Gadar 2. Ranbirkapoor and Vicky Kaushal also delivered Rs. 500 Kroles movie with animals or Chaava. Street 2 was a great brand and the content was strong. I won Rs. 600 crores. Therefore, Salman needs to deliver numbers. There is pressure. Rev. 100 AUR 200 Crawl SE KAAM NAHIN CHALEGA. 

He continued, "Bajrangi Baijaan, Sultan and Tiger Jinda Hai have exceeded 300 Kroles. Bajrangi Baijaan could collect even rupees from kar lo! of 500 Kroles. 

He finished his answer with the warning that even if the progress wasn't that great, Sikandal could still open with bangs. He said such mass films rely on spot bookings. Spot reservation POORA KHEL BADAL DETI HAI.

Sikandar Advance Booking: Salman Khan, AR Murugadoss movie sells 65,000 tickets in top national chains with 2 days in hand

Megastar Salman Khan's first collaboration with Tamil filmmaker Murugados Sikandar will appear on screen this Sunday on the occasion of Eid ul Fitr. Advance reservations for action packed entertainers are authentic. This is the report. 

Sikandar sells 65,000 tickets across three top national chains. Start of 31 crawl 

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Sikandar has been co-stars such as Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, Kajal Aggarwal, Sharman Joshi and Prateik Babbar, and has previously recorded good pre-sale. Ar Murugadoss direction registered about 65,000 approvals in three best national chains and Cinepolis on the first day alone. This is an encouraging number two days before publication. However, the film must show a better pace to record the bumper opening from Salman Khan standards. After trends and pre-orders, Sikandar will likely open up an opening of over 30 Rs. 

However, publication dates rely heavily on spot bookings and walk-ins. Salman Khan is considered a popular favorite, so Sikandar is expected to blow the box office, especially at the B&C Centre. Sikandar's final progress is expected to fall below the 2-lak brand 

 Sikandar has been rolled under the bank by Nadiadwala's grandson Entertainment and will likely see a strong rush for advance bookings starting tomorrow. The last two days of previous sales are expected to contribute approximately 70-80% of sales. 

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Given the trends, action entertainers should aim to close pre-sale as part of the 2-Rak brands of the three best national chains before the first show begins. 

Are you looking forward to Sikandar? Please let us know in the comment area. Stay at PinkVilla and get more updates. Disclaimer: The number of cash registers comes from a variety of sources and our research. The numbers can be roughly outlined, and Pinkvilla does not claim the credibility of the data. However, it shows the cash production of the film in question.

Salman Khan explains why his Atlee film couldn’t materialize: “I believe it was the budget of the film”; CONFIRMS film with Sooraj Barjatya; funnily shares challenges for Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2

Salman Khan said the heart during his interactions with the group at a five-star hotel in Mumbai as part of Sikandar. Over the course of several months there have been many reports on his upcoming film. It has been previously reported that he will merge with Atlee, the blockbuster director who created the popular Shah Rukh Khan-Star Jawan (2023). It was later said that the project would not be carried out due to fundraising issues. Some portals claimed that it wasn't the budget and that casting issues forced the creators to place the film on a baking burner. During this group's interaction, Salman Khan broke his silence on this topic. 

 

Salman Khan said: I don't think it's happening. It happened at a certain point. We tried so hard to find it, but something happened. I don't know what it was exactly. I think it was the film budget. It's a very, very highly budget movie. Therefore, this film was pushed. WOH Film 2 Film Ka Zeit Leke Chala Jaata. Now I have plenty of time to make a movie, then I will make another movie. 

When he produced it, he replied: "I have two films in the pipeline. I'll quickly decide which one first 

In addition to Atley, it was speculated that Salman Khan would make a film with Sooraj Barjatya. He then said: "Bajratya Saab is making a film. As soon as he finishes it, I'll make his next film. 

In the meantime, his highly praised and commercially successful flick Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) will be completed for 10 years. There is a great demand for Bajrangi Bhaijaan. The problem is Toh Munni Baat Karegi! There is a finished design. 

Recently, he said he's embraced comedy and also talked about Andaz Apna Apna 2. You will not receive entries or comedy types. If I have to make a comedy, it has to be a film that has no entries. And if Andaz Apna Apna 2 ho jaati hai, then (nothing is comparable). I'm sure Rajkumar Santoshi will do a great job.

L2E: Empuraan Movie Review: L2 Empuraan boasts mass appeal, grandeur, and stellar performances.

L2E: Empuraan Review {3.0/5} & Review Rating 

Starline - UP: Mohanlal, Prithviraj Sukumaran 

Director: Prithviraj Sukumaran 

L2 empuraan Movie Review Synopsis: 

L2 Empuraan is the story of a mysterious man. It has been five years since the first part of the incident. Check dams are being constructed in Kerala on existing dams. There is a lot of resistance as the project threatens to drive away thousands of villagers. However, the Prime Minister of Jathin Ramdas (Tovino Thomas) appears to support it. He also became dictatorial, and his late father, PK Lambdas alias PKR (Sachin Kedekar), was not the way he worked for confusion at Party IUF. Jathin suspends special meetings and hides the agenda. At the meeting, he informs him that he is leaving because he is unhappy with party members and their activities. He decides to float his own party called IUF-PKR. Additionally, he has closed his hands with community leader Baba Bajrangi (Abhimanyu Singh). This decision shocked the people and the political class of Kerala. Because they fear it will prove to be a disadvantage to the ideals of the nation. Journalist Kum activist Govardhan (Indrajith Sukumaran) appeals to Stephen Nedumpally (Mohanlal) to return the Kingdom of God to save him. Stephen disappeared from Kerala five years ago, and his whereabouts today are uncertain. Stephen's mention is shocked by Jacin, who instructs CIB officer Karthik (Kishore) to not interfere with Stephen's problems. Unfortunately for Jachin, Stephen decides to return to save his hometown. Zayed Masood (Prithviraj sukumaran), has a personal caller for Bababajrangi alias Balaji. What happens next is the rest of the film. 

L2 empuraan movie story review: 

Murali Gopy's story has many elements compared to the first part, Lucifer [2019]. Murali Gopy's script is in hand. The biggest part of the letter is that there are many subplots, but it's all wrapped up very well. Murali Gopy's dialogue and her Hindi translation are very likable. 

 

 The direction of Prithviraj Sukumaran looks like a movie. Lucifer was also a big film, but L2 Empuraan has a lot of steps higher in this respect. It's not easy to make a film that talks about not only national policies but also the chaos in the world of spying. Prithviraj mixes both, so there's no impression that one of the tracks is being pushed into the story. Plus, it's a brave film when he talks about local politics and its dangers. The film starts with a shocking note and acts as a base. Also, the round-trip storyline is stylish and makes it easier to understand what's going on. Some of the scenes that stand out in the first half are entries for Jathin, IUF, Stephen, and interval points. After the interval, the scene from Priyadarshini Ramdas (Manju Warrier) is unforgettable in a public meeting. However, the scene that follows is even more interesting, greeted with whispers and applause. The highlights are also very large. 

On the other hand, it is a must to look at Lucifer before looking at the L2 Empuraan. However, it is difficult to say how many people have seen the first part in the Hindi-speaking belt. As a result, you may not be able to fully engage in the procedure because you cannot understand the event without a background story. Secondly, this is a rare film where the main entry for the 61-minute main hero takes place almost an hour later! It can calm people, especially their fans. The 179 minute period is also slightly reduced, especially during the extended highlights. Finally, the lack of totals and publication periods could affect the outlook for the Hindi version. 

L2 empuraan movie review performance: 

Mohanlal makes up for slow entries with subtle but effective performance. The way he communicates with his eyes is seen as faith. Prithviraj Sukumaran has as few screen times as he did last time, but he is rocking the show. This time, the audience will learn more about his character and contribute to his performance. Special mentions should also go to Karthikeya Dev, who plays the young Zayed. Tovino Thomas and Manju Warrier leave the big brand. Abhimanyu Singh is just like a villain. Sukant Goel (Munna) also feels it. Sachin Khedekar is decent with a cameo look. Indrajis Sukumaran, Andrea Tibadal (Michele Menuhin), Jerome Flynn (Boris Oliver), Eric Ebuannie (Kabuga), Nikath Khan (Subhadra), Fazil (Father Nedham), Nishino (Mahesha Bala), Baiju Sansos (Murkan), McCarthy) and Mikhail Novikov (Sergei Leonov) do well. Saniya Iyappan (Jhanvi), Nyla Usha (Arundathi) and Giju John (Sanjeev Kumar) are in vain. 

L2 Empuraan Film Music and other technical aspects: 

Deepak Dev's music doesn't have frames. "Phir Zinda" is commonly used. Deepak Dev's background rating is efficient and enhances effectiveness in several scenes. 

Sujith Vaassudev's cinematography has contributed greatly to the scale of the film. The effect of Stunt Silva is annoying, but it is also annoying to the public. The jungle scene is especially loved by the audience. YFX Studios, Labyrinth Studios-Mumbai, Binary Circus, PaperPlane, Ident, and DTMS VFX are compatible with global standards. Prithviraj Productions' production design is of the highest quality. The same applies to Sujisu Sudakaran's costume. Akhilesh Mohan's processing is smooth, but it's dragged in some places too. 

L2 empuraan film review conclusion: 

 Overall, L2 Empuraan has a share of popular scenes, sizes, powerful topics and impressive results by Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran. However, business in Hindi can be affected due to the Sikandar shaft and limited sum. In the Hindi market, positive words are needed to be surprised at the box office

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Lyca Productions

Aashirvad Cinemas

Release Date

27 March 2025

Genre

Action

Crime

Drama

Language

Hindi

Kannada

Malayalam

Tamil

Telugu

Director

Prithviraj Sukumaran

Producer

Antony Perumbavoor

A. Subaskaran

Star Cast

Mohanlal ... Stephen Nedumpally

Prithviraj Sukumaran ... Zayed Masood

Tovino Thomas ... Jathin Ramdas

Manju Warrier ... Priyadarshini Ramdas

Indrajith Sukumaran ... Govardhan

Eriq Ebouaney ... Kabuga

Suraj Venjaramoodu ... Sajanachandran

Sshivada ... Sreelekha

Andrea Tivadar ... Michele Menuhin

Abhimanyu Singh ... Baba Bajrangi

Arjun Das ...

Saniya Iyappan ... Jhanvi

Kalabhavan Shajohn ... Aloshy Joseph

Sachin Khedekar ... P K Ramdas

Kishore ... Karthik

Karthikeya Dev ... Young Zayed

Sukant Goel ... Munna

Jerome Flynn ... Boris Oliver

Nikhat Khan ... Subhadra

Fazil ... Father Nedumpally

Saikumar ... Mahesha Varma

Baiju Santhosh ... Murukan

Alexx O'Nell ... Robert McCarthy

Mikhail Novikov ... Sergei Leonov

Nyla Usha ... Arundathi

Giju John ... Sanjeev Kumar

Writer

Murali Gopy

Background Music

Deepak Dev

Choreographers

Stunt Silva

Costume Designer

Sujith Sudhakaran

Publicity PRO

Universal Communications

Parag Desa

Music Director

Deepak Dev

Editor

Akhilesh Mohan

Cinematographer

Rahul Ravi

Sujith Vasudev

Screenplay

Murali Gopy

Dialogue

Murali Gopy

Shooting Location(City & Country)

India

Casting Director

Sahil Baber Khan

Naila Mughal

Action Director

Stunt Silva

Art Director

Mohandas

Executive Producer

Suresh Balaje

George Pius Tharayil

Critics’ Choice Awards 2025 full winners list: All We Imagine As Light wins Best Film, Diljit Dosanjh bags Best Actor award, Poacher dominates web series category

 In collaboration with Vistas Media Capital, the Film Critics Guild and GroupM Motion Entertainment have concluded the winner of the Critics' Choice Award 2025. The  Film Critics Guild is India's largest  film critic, recognised for their credibility and independence, and expressing voices from the language and region. 

Curated by a respected ju-degree judge made up of members of film criticism, the winners were selected from a diverse pool of candidates, including several languages ​​and platforms. The new category introduced this year recognizes the best documentaries of feature film standout documentaries, and Nocturnes has won an award for effective storytelling. We won the feature film category only when Light won the coveted best feature film award for its persuasive story and artistic brilliance. Diljit Dosanjh performed well and won Amar Singh Chamkila's Best Actor Award, but Darshana Rajendan's charming expression in Paradise awarded her the best actress. Furthermore, Rabbi Kishan's memorable role in Lapataa women brought him the best support price, and Crani Kusurti won the best support actress - trophy with the amazing performance of the girls. 

 Poacher dominated several categories in the web series category, earning the best web series and unveiled the depth of talent in the digital realm. Co-star Nimisha Sajayan won the second award for the night with Best Actress in Poacher. This time, Barun Sobti has won the best actor of the delightful Rath Jawan Hai.  In the short film category, Obur appeared in excellent winners, securing the best short film along with several other awards. Harish Khanna was awarded the best actor of Jal Tu Jalaal Tu, and Jyoti Degra won the best actress in Taak (Tracker), reflecting the depth of talent in this category.

The extraordinary contribution to the film award was awarded to the film "Cinema Collective (WCC)" and recognized its central role in the equality of the Malayalam film industry and in agreement on safer areas of work. The honor underscores the Critics Award commitment to celebrate the  voices that promote wise change in the film. 

 Critics' Choice Awards (CCA) for various film categories in various category categories continue to set benchmarks to detect top performances in Indian films. The award is curated by 59  film critics from the Film Critics Guild. This year, the nominations have garnered incredible talent beyond language and platform limits to celebrate the best of India's entertainment industry.

In the midst of tough competition, critics Choice Awards 2025 ju umpire carefully evaluated the nominations, ensuring that the most extraordinary works in Indian cinemas receive appropriate recognition. 

 Diljit Dosanjh expressed his warm thanks for accepting Amar Singh Chamkila's Best Actor Award for feature film. We are dedicated to  this beautiful film to bring it to life. I had only had the opportunity to be a part of it. It was totally a tough job. Thank you to the entire film line and  the entire crew. 

Payal Kapadia has received the best director award for every feature film we present as light as light, and expressed a  deep appreciation for recognition. This year was packed with incredible films, and there was a means of belonging to so many things among  inspiring filmmakers. The award has a special place in my heart, as  many critics support everything we imagine as light. Thank you for supporting the film with every step of the pass. 

Richie Meta, who gave the best director and the best series for  the poachers, said, reflecting his perception: It is an honor to award our series from critics. Our stories only reflect your extraordinary work, so we hope you feel the love you have today. 

Nimisha Sajayan, appointed actress in the Poachers series, announced her appreciation and that she was absolutely eager to maintain this award and was extremely grateful to all the critics and ju umpires. "Poacher" transforms me as an artist and  in many ways a person, and every appreciation for Mara (her character name) is special to me. It was a very humiliating experience. thank you 

Jyoti Degra, who won the best actress in Taak's short film, said: “We would like to thank  all the critics and this award for watching our film, and  to Udit Khurana for allowing us space and time. Thank you for choosing the "Critics" award. 

Dibyendu Bhattcharya is recognized and honored as the best supporting actor in  the poachers series, saying: If you get it from the top Indian critics, it's great and I feel particularly special. Thank you for choosing to recognize my job as "Poacher." This award certainly motivates me to continue working hard in this industry. 

Nocturnes filmmaker Anirvan Dutta is grateful to get the best documentary and is very moved that critics have been awarded to Nocturne for this honor. This film is very special to (co-director) Anupama and me. Created when he felt suffocated by city life in Delhi, his heat was eager to connect with nature again and rediscover the childlike miracle. We made it with love, hoping that, especially for young people and children, they would leave their devices and appreciate the simple beauty of the trees, ants and butterflies around them. This recognition hopes that Nocturnes, already published in 15 US cities and the UK, will  find their place in Indian films. I am truly grateful to the ju-dean for acknowledging our work. 

Sutharita Tyagi, vice-chairman of film criticism, has unraveled the importance of film criticism and criticism. Critics' Choice Awards are about fostering conversations between critics and those who tell the stories we see and comment on. With these awards and now brand new reviews on the aggregator website fcgreviews.com, we look forward to  not only to each other but also  to our audiences who look to us. 

Ashwin Padmanabhan, Chief Operating Officer of GroupM South Asia, said: Above all, we are committed to inclusive storytelling to celebrating a variety of voices that transcend creative boundaries. In collaboration with the films Cicic Craj Capital and Vistas Media Capital, we proudly honor storytellers of feature films, short films, documentaries and web series from across India. These awards became symbols of artistic excellence and became stories of the inter-border stage. When we look ahead, we want to strengthen the fresh talent of this platform, embrace new voices, and ensure that strong stories will captivate audiences and continue to shape the industry. 

"We're looking forward to seeing you in the future," said Abbayanand Singh, CEO and co-founder of Vistas.Media. "Vistas Media congratulates all the winners of the 7th edition of the Critics Awards. This is a very competitive year that showed many extraordinary talent in an astonishing story, so we congratulate the candidates."

The Film Critics Guild and GroupM Motion Entertainment, in collaboration with Vistas Media Capital, announced the winners of the Critics' Choice Awards 2025. The star-studded ceremony, supported by streaming partner Sony Liv, honoured outstanding achievements in feature films, short films, documentaries, and web series from across India. Recognized for its credibility and independence, the Film Critics Guild is India’s largest body of film critics, representing voices from across languages and regions.

Critics’ Choice Awards 2025 full winners list: All We Imagine As Light wins Best Film, Diljit Dosanjh bags Beast Actor award, Poacher dominates web series category

Critics’ Choice Awards 2025 full winners list: All We Imagine As Light wins Best Film, Diljit Dosanjh bags Best Actor award, Poacher dominates web series category

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Curated by an esteemed jury comprising of members of the Film Critics Guild, the winners were selected from a diverse pool of nominees spanning multiple languages and platforms. A new category introduced this year, Best Documentary, recognized outstanding feature-length documentary films, with Nocturnes Winning the award for its impactful storytelling.

In the Feature Films category, All We Imagine As Light won the coveted Best Feature Film award for its compelling storytelling and artistic brilliance. Diljit Dosanjh delivered a standout performance, earning the Best Actor award for Amar Singh Chamkila, while Darshana Rajendran’s captivating portrayal in Paradise won her the Best Actress award. Additionally, Ravi Kishan’s memorable role in Laapataa Ladies earned him the Best Supporting Actor award, while Kani Kusruti took home the Best Supporting Actress trophy for her remarkable performance in Girls Will Be Girls.

In the Web Series category, Poacher dominated multiple categories, winning Best Web Series and showcasing the depth of talent in the digital space. co-star Nimisha Sajayan was awarded Best Actress for Poacher and a second award for the night, this time for Barun Sobti won Best Actor for the delightful Raat Jawaan Hai.

In the Short Films category, Obur emerged as the standout winner, securing Best Short Film along with multiple other accolades. Harish Khanna was awarded Best Actor for Jal Tu Jalaal Tu, while Jyoti Dogra won Best Actress for Taak (Tracker), reflecting the depth of talent in this category.

The Extraordinary Contribution to Cinema Award was presented to the Women in Cinema Collective (WCC), recognising their pivotal role in advocating for gender equality and safer workspaces in the Malayalam film industry. The honour highlights the commitment of the Critics’ Choice Awards to celebrating voices that drive meaningful change in cinema.

Spotlighting outstanding achievements across diverse cinematic categories, the Critics' Choice Awards (CCA) continue to set a benchmark in recognising excellence in Indian cinema. The awards are curated by 59 esteemed film critics from the Film Critics Guild.This year’s nominations brought together an incredible range of talent, transcending language and platform boundaries to celebrate the Indian entertainment industry’s finest.

Amidst stiff competition, the Critics' Choice Awards 2025 jury meticulously evaluated the nominations, ensuring that the most exceptional works of Indian cinema received their due recognition.

Accepting the award for Best Actor in a Feature Film for Amar Singh Chamkila, Diljit Dosanjh expressed his heartfelt gratitude, stating, “Thank you to the Film Critics Guild for this award, bohotbohot shukriya for considering me worthy of this honor. I dedicate this award to Amar Singh Chamkila and to Imtiaz Sir, who brought this beautiful film to life. I just had the chance to be a part of it—it was entirely Imtiaz Sir’s hard work. A big thank you to the entire cast and crew of the film.”

Receiving the award for Best Director in a Feature Film for All We Imagine As Light, Payal Kapadia expressed her deep appreciation for the recognition, stating, "I am deeply honoured and happy to be recognised by the Critics' Choice Awards. This year has been filled with incredible films, and it means so much to be among such inspiring filmmakers. The awards hold a special place in my heart, as so many critics have been wonderfully supportive of All We Imagine As Light. Thank you for supporting our film every step of the way.”

Richie Mehta, awarded Best Director and Best Series for Poacher, reflected on the recognition, saying, “It’s an honour to have our series ‘Poacher’ be awarded by the critics, as it was a series made with immense love and passion, by so many, to honour the guardians of all species, who themselves are never recognised. I hope they feel the love today, as our story is merely a reflection of their extraordinary work, further reinforced by this recognition.”

Nimisha Sajayan, named Best Actress in a Series for Poacher, shared her gratitude, stating, “Absolutely thrilled and honoured to receive this award  and extremely grateful to all the critics and the jury. ‘Poacher’ changed me as an artiste and as a person in many ways and any appreciation for Mala (her character’s name) is special for me. It has been a very humbling experience. Thank you.”

Jyoti Dogra, who won Best Actress in a Short Film for Taak, said, “A big thank you to all the critics for watching our film and for this award. A special thanks to Udit Khurana, directorof ‘Taak’, forgiving me space and time to enter the world of Shalini. For someone who has been mostly doing stage work past 20 years this recognition is unexpected I feel a robust critics community is essential to any art form. A group of people dedicating their energies to building aconversation around new and old works, creating inclusive platforms for all kinds of stories and ways of telling them is valuable both for the makers and the audience. Thank you so much Critics' Choice Awards.”

Dibyendu Bhattacharya, recognised as Best Supporting Actor in a Series for Poacher, acknowledged the honour, saying, “Awards are always a validation of your craft and when you get it from the top critics of India then it’s huge and feels extra special. Thank you, Critics’ Choice Awards, for acknowledging my work in ‘Poacher’. This award will surely motivate me to further work hard in this Industry.”

Anirban Dutta, filmmaker of ‘Nocturnes’, expressed his gratitude on winning Best Documentary, saying, “We are very moved that the Critics’ Choice Awards has chosen ‘Nocturnes’ for this honour. This film is deeply special to (co-director) Anupama and me, made at a time when we felt suffocated by urban life in Delhi—its pollution, its heat—and longed to reconnect with nature and rediscover childlike wonder. We created it with love, especially for young people and children, hoping they’d step away from their devices and appreciate the simple beauty of trees, ants, and butterflies around them. This recognition gives us hope that ‘Nocturnes’, already released in 15 U.S. cities and the UK, will now find its place in Indian cinema halls, an achievement we deeply cherish. We truly appreciate the jury for recognising our work.”

Sucharita Tyagi, Vice Chairperson of the Film Critics Guild, highlighted the significance of film criticism and the Critics’ Choice Awards, stating, “Film criticism is an important and integral facet of journalism, and the Film Critics Guild aims to strengthen and nurture this community of cultural commentators who believe in the power of the written word. The Critics’ Choice Awards are about encouraging conversation between critics and those who tell the stories we watch and comment on. With these awards, and now with our brand-new review aggregator website, fcgreviews.com, we hope to stay connected not just with each other, but also with an audience that looks to us.”

Ashwin Padmanabhan, Chief Operating Officer, GroupM South Asia, said, "At GroupM, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire, challenge, and connect people. Stories spark conversations, shape perspectives, and leave a lasting impact. Above all, we champion inclusive storytelling—celebrating diverse voices that push creative boundaries. In partnership with the Film Critics Guild and Vistas Media Capital, we proudly honor storytellers across feature films, short films, documentaries, and web series from all over India. These awards have become a symbol of artistic excellence, spotlighting narratives that transcend borders. As we look ahead, we aim to amplify this platform—elevating fresh talent, embracing new voices, and ensuring powerful stories continue to captivate audiences and shape the industry.”

Abhayanand Singh, CEO and Co-Founder, Vistas.Media, shared, "Vistas Media congratulates all the winners of the 7th edition of Critics' Choice Awards. We also congratulate the nominees as this was a very competitive year with a lot of exceptional talent that presented us with amazing stories."

Notable winners for the 7th Edition of Critics' Choice Awards 2025

Short Film Category:

Best Short Film:

Obur

Best Director:

Faraz Ali for Obur

Best Actor:

Harish Khanna for Jal Tu Jalaal Tu

Best Actress:

Jyoti Dogra for Taak (Tracker)

Best Writing:

Faraz Ali for Obur

Best Cinematography:

Anand Bansal for Obur

Documentary Category:

Best Documentary:

Nocturnes

Web Series Category:

Best Web Series:

Poacher

Best Director:

Richie Mehta for Poacher

Best Actor:

Barun Sobti for Raat Jawaan Hai

Best Actress:

Nimisha Sajayan for Poacher

Best Supporting Actor:

Dibyendu Bhattacharya for Poacher

Best Supporting Actress:

Kani Kusruti for Poacher

Best Writing:

Richie Mehta, Gopan Chidambaran, SuprotimSengupta, Amrita Bagchi for Poacher

Feature Film Category:

Best Film:

All We Imagine As Light

Best Director:

Payal Kapadia for All We Imagine As Light

Best Actor:

Diljit Dosanjh for Amar Singh Chamkila

Best Actress:

Darshana Rajendran for Paradise

Best Supporting Actor:

Ravi Kishan for Laapataa Ladies

Best Supporting Actress:

Kani Kusruti for Girls Will Be Girls

Best Writing:

Anand Ekarshi for Aattam

Best Cinematography:

Ranabir Das for All We Imagine As Light

Best Editing:

Shivkumar V. Panicker for Kill

Gender Sensitivity Award:

Girls Will Be Girls

Teaser of Aamir Khan’s Sitaare Zameen Par passed with a ‘U’ certificate; WON’T be attached with Salman Khan’s Sikandar

More than 2 Euros, over five years, Aamir Khan will eventually be seen in cinemas at Sitaare Zameen and Sitaare Zameen PAR. The film is expected to be released in a few months, and it has been revealed that the film's teaser was recently handed over by the Central Film Certification (CBFC). 

The film's teaser has a period of 79 seconds, or 1 minute and 19 seconds. On March 24th, I was given a clean CBFC certificate. Interestingly, the teaser was censored during Shikandar's publication week, so many people ask themselves. However, Bollywood Hungama discovered that it would not happen. It is not yet clear when the teaser will be announced. 

Even the release date has not yet been officially announced. Aamir Khan revealed that Saaare Zamenen Par was released in June at his 60th birthday party on March 13th. Yesterday, Bollywood Hungama reported that Aamir will reach the cinema in June, May 30th. According to this article, an official announcement is expected soon. 

Saaare Zameen Par is directed by R S Prasanna by Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017) and also played by Genelia Deshmukh. Previous Factor: Co-producer Ravi Bhagchandka, who created the Billion Dream (2017), was when in a lunch interview in May 2024, Aamir Saa explored the topic, experience, insights and the details he has. It not only involves weaving the nuance into the story, but also conveying it to the audience. He highlights things in history that they have not registered with them if they have read beforehand. He can talk the same thing, but with a new snack.