Ramayana global distributor John Fithian says the film will become “first Indian global theatrical blockbuster ever”

Ramayana is already being called the biggest movie event of 2026, with excitement growing around the world. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios, and it's made in partnership with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. It's planned as a big two-part movie that will be shown globally.

A preview of the movie, called the Rama glimpse, was recently released and amazed everyone with its visuals, sound, casting, and overall look.

 People are very excited about the film, and John Fithian, a global movie exhibitor and founding partner at The Fithian Group LLC, is also confident that this film could become the biggest Indian movie ever.

John Fithian shared on his LinkedIn that when his partners Patrick Corcoran, Jackie Brenneman, and he started The Fithian Group, they didn't think they'd work with Namit Malhotra on bringing Ramayana to the world.

 Before CinemaCon 2026, Patrick and he invited many friends in the movie exhibition industry to see a special preview.

He wrote, "We just came back from CinemaCon in Las Vegas.

 What happened? The most important movie exhibitors from the US, Canada, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and Australia came to a private meeting in the Ramayana demo ballroom and theater. Namit showed them never-before-seen clips of the movie along with new technologies and effects. He also learned from top Western cinema experts on how best to market, distribute, and show the film in their areas. From watching those talks, I can now say that Ramayana (in two parts) will be the first Indian movie to become a global theatrical blockbuster. See you at the movies!"  

The movie, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios along with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, will be shown in IMAX worldwide.

 The first part will be released during Diwali 2026, and the second part during Diwali 2027.

Pen Marudhar secures Shah Rukh Khan-Siddharth Anand’s King in a whopping Rs. 250 crore theatrical deal

Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand's film *King* is one of the most highly anticipated movies in Indian cinema. The film was made with a budget of 400 crores and promises a lot of action and entertainment. It features a strong group of actors including Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Abhay Verma, Arshad Warsi, and many others. The movie is set to release on a big weekend during Christmas 2026, and people are really excited about it.

There's some new news: Pen Marudhar has bought the rights to show *King* in theaters for a huge amount of 250 crores.

 This is one of the biggest deals of the year because the movie stars India's biggest superstar, Shah Rukh Khan. A trade insider told Bollywood Hungama, "Pen Marudhar has bought the rights to show *King* for 250 crores. The company has worked with Shah Rukh Khan's production house before, having shown films like *Jawan*, *Dunki*, *Zero*, *Badla*, *Ittefaq*, and others."

*King* is set to come out during the busy Christmas 2026 period, which is also when big Hollywood movies like *Avengers: Doomsday*, *Dune 3*, and *Jumanji* are coming out.

 Shah Rukh Khan was looking for a strong partner to help him show the movie during this challenging time, and he wants it to be shown widely across the country in December.

The big deal for *King* shows that people are confident in the movie theaters again and also shows how much Shah Rukh Khan is still able to attract crowds after his successful comeback with his latest hits.

 Many top companies, including A.A. Films, Jio Studios, PVR INOX Pictures, Yash Raj Films, and Dharma Productions, were all competing to get the domestic rights for the movie.

Lekha Prajapati opens up on Fukrey 3 scene going viral, calls Pankaj Tripathi “one of the best co-actors”

Actor Lekha Prajapati talked about her experience in Fukrey 3, sharing how a small role in the film became a big topic online. She remembered that the scene where she plays an air hostess received a lot of attention on social media right after the trailer and the movie came out.

Lekha Prajapati opened up about her scene in Fukrey 3 going viral and called Pankaj Tripathi "one of the best co-actors."

Lekha Prajapati opened up about her scene in Fukrey 3 going viral and called Pankaj Tripathi "one of the best co-actors."

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She mentioned that it was especially meaningful for her to be part of the Fukrey series because she had been a fan before she even started acting.

 She said, "Being part of such a big franchise is itself a huge success. I remember watching Fukrey when I wasn’t even in the film industry. So being part of Fukrey 3 gives me a lot of joy."

When asked about the response to her role, Lekha said she didn’t expect the scene to get so much attention online. "

The entire aircraft scene just went viral. I had no idea it would get so much attention. When the trailer came out, I started getting a lot of calls. That scene was picked up by meme pages and viral Instagram accounts. I’m so grateful and thankful for being a part of this," she said.

Lekha also explained how she got the role.

 According to her, casting director Taran Bajaj reached out to her for the film and told her she would be working under director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba. "I got a call from Taran Bajaj who was casting for the film. He told me about the role and mentioned that Mrighdeep Singh Lamba was directing it. He also said my scenes would be with the Fukras and Pankaj Tripathi, sir. The moment I heard that, I was like, 'Yes, I am doing this.' "

Lekha said the shoot was fun and lively, especially because she worked with Varun Sharma, Pulkit Samrat, and Manjot Singh. "

The best part was that I was sharing screen space with all three boys. There was amazing energy on set, and I had a blast shooting with them," she said.

She also praised Pankaj Tripathi for his spontaneous moments during filming and remembered a specific scene.

 "There’s a moment where I’m serving him a drink, and he puts his finger into it and throws a few drops out. That was his improvisation, and it made the scene even more real and fun. He was amazing. He's one of the best co-actors you can ever work with," she shared.

For Lekha Prajapati, even though her role in Fukrey 3 was brief, it turned into a memorable moment in her career that continues to be talked about online.

Deepika Padukone announces second pregnancy with Ranveer Singh in a heartwarming post featuring daughter Dua

Deepika Padukone has made a big personal announcement that has made her fans very happy. She shared the news that she is expecting her second child with her husband, Ranveer Singh. She did this through a touching Instagram post that quickly became very popular on social media.

The post was kept quiet and personal.

 She shared a photo of her daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test. Dua's face was not fully shown, as the couple prefers to keep their family life private. Deepika used two nazar amulets in the caption instead of writing anything, letting the picture speak for itself.

Soon after the post was shared, fans and people in the film industry started leaving messages of congratulations for the couple, who are among Bollywood’s most loved celebrities.

Deepika and Ranveer’s relationship has always been in the spotlight.

 After dating privately for many years, they got married in a grand two-day ceremony at Lake Como, Italy, on November 14 and 15, 2018. The wedding celebrated both Konkani and Sindhi traditions, showing their family backgrounds.

In 2024, the couple announced they were expecting their first child.

 On February 29, they shared a post with baby clothes and shoes, confirming the baby would arrive in September.

On September 8, 2024, the couple welcomed their daughter in Mumbai.

 They later revealed her name, Dua Padukone Singh, which means “prayer.” Fans loved the name for its meaningful touch.

Now, with the news of a second pregnancy, the couple is ready to welcome another child.

 This update has once again excited their fans, who have followed their relationship closely over the past decade.

Professionally, Deepika has stayed out of the public eye since giving birth to Dua.

 Fans are eagerly waiting for news about her return to acting. She is said to be working on several new projects, but no official comeback date has been shared yet.

For now, this personal moment has captured everyone’s attention.

 With just one post, Deepika Padukone once again made a lasting impression online and gave her fans another reason to celebrate with the Padukone-Singh family.

Fact Check – Hrithik Roshan, Siddharth Anand’s Fighter sequel is NOT in the making

Dari segi keamanan dan keselamatan kerja, ditemukan adanya kabel yang menyebabkan film tersebut ditunda hingga tahun ini. Dalam postingan tersebut, sutradara dan salah satu produser film Fighter, Siddharth Anand, membalas dengan emotikon mata jahat. Banyak orang melihatnya sebagai konfirmasi bahwa Fighter 2 benar-benar sedang dipersiapkan.

Namun, sumber memperoleh informasi bahwa tidak ada kebenaran dalam spekulasi tentang Fighter 2.

 Seorang sumber dekat Hrithik Roshan mengatakan, "Tidak ada pembicaraan antara Hrithik dan Siddharth mengenai Fighter 2. Berita ini tidak benar."

Hrithik Roshan baru-baru ini mengumumkan dua proyek sebagai produser, yang dikelola di bawah nama HRX Films.

 Aktor ini juga secara aktif terlibat dalam pengembangan seri web Storm dan film komedi Mess, yang didukung oleh Amazon Prime Video. Selain itu, Hrithik juga sibuk dengan pra-produksi film yang dinanti-nantikan, Krrish 4. Ia akan menjadi sutradara untuk saga superhero ini, yang merupakan pertama kalinya bagi Hrithik. Ia juga berkolaborasi dengan rumah produksi Hombale Films dari film KGF dan Kantara untuk proyek ambisius lainnya.

Sementara itu, Siddharth Anand sedang syuting film King, yang dibintangi oleh Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Suhana Khan, Anil Kapoor, Abhishek Bachchan, Raghav Juyal, Akshay Oberoi, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Jackie Shroff, Abhay Verma, Saurabh Shukla, dan lain-lain.

 Teaser pertama yang menarik perhatian secara resmi diluncurkan pada 2 November, sebagai perayaan ulang tahun ke-60 Shah Rukh Khan. Film ini akan tayang di bioskop pada 24 Desember 2026.

 About Fighter

Fighter, yang terjadi pada tahun 2019, menceritakan kisah unit Angkatan Udara India yang disebut Air Dragons, yang terdiri dari Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania aka Patty (Hrithik Roshan), Squadron Leader Minal Rathore aka Minni (Deepika Padukone), Squadron Leader Sartaj Gill (Karan Singh Grover), Squadron Leader Basheer Khan (Akshay Oberoi), Sukhi (Banveen Singh), dan lainnya.

 Unit ini dipimpin oleh Rakesh Jai Singh aka Rocky (Anil Kapoor). Unit ini berhasil menghancurkan sebuah basis militer di Balakot, Pakistan setelah aksi teroris Pulwama yang menghebohkan. Patty dan timnya juga berjuang melawan pelaku teroris utama, Azhar Akhtar (Rishabh Ravinder Sawhney), yang mengarah pada konsekuensi yang sangat fatal. Apa yang terjadi setelahnya menjadi inti dari cerita.

Box Office Estimate Day 2: Bhooth Bangla jumps by 50 per cent; Akshay Kumar starrer collects Rs. 21 crores on Saturday

Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan are back with a big surprise, as their new horror comedy, Bhooth Bangla, is expected to become a huge hit. The movie opened with Rs. 13.50 crores on Friday, in addition to Rs. 3.50 crores from paid previews. On day two, it showed a strong increase in earnings. Early estimates suggest Bhooth Bangla might collect around Rs. 20.50 crores to Rs. 21.50 crores on Saturday, making the total collection for two days reach Rs. 38 crores.

The film is doing well and is likely to make around Rs. 60 crores in its opening weekend.

 Since it's a family-friendly horror comedy, there's expected to be a big jump in earnings on Sunday, especially in regions like Gujarat, CP, CI, and Rajasthan. On Saturday, urban areas saw big jumps, between 55 to 65 per cent, while the mass markets had a more moderate increase, around 40 to 45 per cent.

The movie was made with controlled costs, so the opening weekend numbers will largely show if it's a success.

 The performance on Monday will help determine how big a hit it can be.

Bhooth Bangla Box Office Breakdown:

Paid Previews: Rs. 3.50 crores  

Friday: Rs. 13.50 crores  

Saturday: Rs. 21 crores  

Total: Rs. 38 crores

Vikram Bhatt’s upcoming 3D horror film to release in June

Vikram Bhatt is known for making great horror movies, so people are really excited about his new horror film. It was originally planned to come out on November 21, 2025, but then it was moved to January 30 and then to February 6. Now, it's going to be released within the next two months, according to Bollywood Hungama.

A source said, "Vikram Bhatt's next horror film is coming out in June.

 The team thought it was the right time to release the film and are confident it will attract a big audience."

This horror film brings together the director and actor Mimoh Chakraborty again after their work in Haunted 3D (2011).

 This time, they have Chetna Pande and others in the cast. Like Haunted, this new movie will also be released in the 3D format.

The film's teaser was released in September, and because of the audience's comments, Vikram Bhatt decided to shoot some parts again.

 This added 12 days of filming.

In November 2025, Vikram Bhatt told Bollywood Hungama, "When we released the teaser, some people were not happy.

 They wanted more real locations. We always listen to good feedback, so we shot in actual places. We included those scenes in the movie."

He added, "We made a lot of VFX shots for the background, but they didn't look realistic enough.

 So we went and shot a few scenes for 10 to 12 days."

Before wrapping up, Vikram Bhatt made a strong statement, "I can tell you my upcoming film will have the best 3D effects in Indian cinema so far.

 I just saw some 3D shots and I was really excited!"

Vikram Bhatt's upcoming 3D horror film is produced by Anand Pandit, Rakesh Juneja, and Shwetambari Bhatt.