It’s a wrap for the Mumbai schedule; Kartik Aaryan-starrer Naagzilla heads to Delhi for final three-week shoot

Source has been providing exclusive updates on one of the most anticipated movies of 2026, Naagzilla, featuring Kartik Aaryan. Now, we have another update to share — the filming is going smoothly and is expected to finish this month, which is February 2026.

A source told , "Director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba filmed for a month in Mumbai with Kartik Aaryan.

 On January 31, the Mumbai schedule ended, and 70% of the film is now done."  

The source added, "The team of Naagzilla is heading to Delhi this month, which is February 2026, for a three-week shoot.

 Once this part is done, the entire film will be finished."  

Naagzilla is produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain's Mahaveer Jain Films (with Mrighdeep Singh Lamba as a partner).

 The fantasy comedy has Kartik as a shape-shifting snake and Ravi Kishan as the antagonist, as reported. Sreeleela is the female lead. Interestingly, she is also acting with Kartik in his other 2026 film, the untitled musical saga, directed by Anurag Basu.

The source also shared, "Naagzilla started filming on November 1, 2026, and will finish within four months because of good planning and hard work by the cast and crew.

 It was a tough and unique film. In between, Kartik took time to promote his Christmas movie, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri (2025), also produced by Karan Johar. But he gave 100% to Naagzilla as well. Once the shoot is done, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba will focus on post-production and make sure this film becomes an exciting and interesting movie for the audience."

Priyadarshan to direct Bhoot Police 2 without Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor: Report

Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan is said to be directing the sequel to the 2021 horror-comedy Bhoot Police. This new movie will have big changes in the cast and how it's made. Industry sources tell entertainment website Pinkvilla that Priyadarshan has been hired for a large amount of money — Rs 21 crores — showing that the makers are confident in his ideas for the next part of the story.

A person who knows about this project said that while Bhoot Police 2 will keep the same mix of humor and supernatural elements as the original, it won’t have the main stars from the first film — Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor.

 "The sequel will keep the horror-comedy idea, but the actors will be completely different. Saif Ali Khan and Arjun Kapoor will not be coming back for the second movie," the source said.

"The plan is to bring in a new pair of actors — one older and one younger — to make an interesting team.

 It’s a real horror-comedy, staying true to the genre but with more of a stage-like style," the insider added.

Bhoot Police, directed by Pavan Kirpalani, originally had Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Yami Gautam.

 It was praised for its fun and spooky take on ghost hunting and became popular after it came out on OTT platforms in 2021.

Priyadarshan is famous for movies like Hera Pheri, Hungama, and Hulchul.

 He is also working on two other projects: Bhooth Bangla and Haiwaan, both set for 2026. Bhooth Bangla, which stars Akshay Kumar, has already chosen its release date and marks a reunion between Kumar and the director after over a decade.

Aditya Roy Kapur and Karan Johar team up for a horror thriller; on floors in May 2026

Karan Johar is getting ready to explore the world of creature comedy with the movie Nagzilla, which stars Kartik Aaryan. After that, he will be working on a creature thriller directed by Sandeep Modi, also starring Kartik. Now, there's some exciting news. According to reliable sources, Karan is planning a pure horror thriller next, and the film is currently in the casting phase.

A source told , "Karan Johar has decided on a horror thriller for his production company, Dharma Productions.

 He has cast Aditya Roy Kapur in the lead role. Adi read the script and quickly agreed to join the project. It's a unique movie, and everyone at Dharma is excited about its potential in theaters."

The same source added that the film will start filming in May 2026, and a top female lead is in advanced talks to co-star with Aditya Roy Kapur. "

Preparations have already begun at Dharma, but the director's name is still a secret for now," the source said.

Aditya Roy Kapur and Karan Johar previously worked together on Ok Jaanu, and this will be their reunion.

 However, this project is very different from their previous work in terms of genre.

Kennedy to FINALLY release; Sunny Leone, Anurag Kashyap, Rahul Bhat to launch trailer at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026

Fans of Anurag Kashyap have been waiting a long time for his much-loved movie, Kennedy, to come out.

 Source has learned that the movie will finally be released in a month or two. Also, the trailer will be shown at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026 in Mumbai.

  

According to the schedule shared on the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival website, the trailer will be shown on Sunday, February 8 at Cross Maidan in South Mumbai.

 Anurag Kashyap, along with the film's star cast – Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat – will be there, and the three will talk about the movie in front of many people. The schedule says this event will give a strong and exciting end to the festival.

Kennedy first came out at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival and was also shown at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival in the same year at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

 The movie is made by Zee Studios, Ranjan Singh, and Kabir Ahuja. In 2025, Anurag Kashyap expressed his frustration about the delay in the movie's release. He told The Hollywood Reporter, "Where is Kennedy? And whose hands is it in? It's in the hands of people who have never made a film before. All the people who made the movie in the studio are gone. The people who are there only care about making shares rise and earning profits. That's all they care about. It doesn’t matter if Kennedy won awards at Cannes or had great feedback at other festivals. They’ve even seen the reaction in India, but where is the film?"  

Since the trailer is being launched, there is hope that the movie will come out soon.

 It's still unclear if it will be released next month or in March, and whether it will reach theatres or come directly on an OTT platform.

Other highlights at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026  

Along with the Kennedy trailer launch, several other film-related events are planned at this year's Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.

 On February 1, R Balki will have a conversation about movies and food, followed by a screening of his film Cheeni Kum (2007). Other notable events include a discussion with the team of Jhankaar Beats (Sujoy Ghosh, Rahul Bose, Sanjay Suri, Shayan Munshi, Rangita Pritish Nandy) on February 6 and the team of Tanvi The Great (Anupam Kher, Shubhangi Dutt, Ankur Suman, Abhishek Dixit) on February 4. Screenings of both films will happen before these discussions.

On February 2, there will be a screening of Ardh Satya (1983), followed by a discussion with main members of the team.

 This discussion will be led by Nandita Puri, the late Om Puri's ex-wife.

The teams of Tu Yaa Main, Kohrra: Season 2, and Do Deewane Sheher Mein will have promotional events on February 1, 4, and 7, respectively.

 On February 6, Vir Das will promote his book, 'The Outsider: A Memoir For Misfits'. On February 7, the legendary Gulzar will talk about poetry, cinema, and more with Sathya Saran. Usha Uthup will perform a concert on February 7, while Monali Thakur and Farhan Akhtar will also perform live on February 8. These performances will take place at the Asiatic Library Steps.

On February 4, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Sharib Hashmi will perform the play Breast Of Luck.

 On February 1, Saiee Manjrekar will be the muse for Dolly Jain in a saree-draping session. Lastly, Regal Cinema will screen interesting films like Sabar Bonda (2025), The Seven Year Itch (1955), and Sholay – The Final Cut (1975) on February 5.

Mardaani 3 Movie Review

Mardaani 3 Movie Review: MARDAANI 3 is a powerful, intense, and hard-hitting thriller.

Mardaani 3 Review {3.5/5} & Review Rating  

Star Cast: Rani Mukerji, Mallika Prasad, Janki Bodiwala  

Director: Abhiraj Minawala  

Mardaani 3 Movie Review Synopsis:  

MARDAANI 3 is the story of a brave cop fighting a dangerous criminal.

 Two young girls, Ruhani (Avanee Joshi) and Jhimli (Diorr Varghese), are abducted from Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh and taken to the hideout of the dangerous beggar mafia queen, Amma (Mallika Prasad). The case becomes high profile as Ruhani is the daughter of India's ambassador to Turkey, Sahu (Eindraneel Bhattacharya). Shivani Shivaji Roy (Rani Mukerji) is asked to take charge. Fearing that both girls will either be killed or trafficked, Shivani asks Sahu to announce that anyone who helps in finding his daughter will be awarded Rs. 2 crores. Enticed by the offer, Pinku (Aadesh Pandit) and his gang, who kidnapped Ruhani from Bulandshahr, extract her from Amma's hideout. Shivani is pressured into finding Ruhani at any cost and not worry about finding Jhimli or nabbing Amma. However, Shivani keeps her focus on both. This is because Amma specifically kidnaps only prepubescent girls. Moreover, the ones doing the kidnapping are being paid 5 times the usual amount, making Shivani wonder what Amma is up to. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

Mardaani 3 Movie Story Review:  

Aayush Gupta, Deepak Kingrani and Baljeet Singh Marwah's story is fantastic.

 Aayush Gupta's screenplay is thoroughly gripping. But the writing could have been sharper. Aayush Gupta's dialogues enhance the drama. The monologue of Shivani stands out.

Abhiraj Minawala's direction is impressive.

 He ensures that the film remains in the zone of MARDAANI [2014] and MARDAANI 2 [2019], both of which were not directed by him. This is also the lengthiest film of the series and yet, he ensures that there's not a single dull or boring moment. The story begins from the first frame. Shivani's entry is quite massy. The film gets better with the metro station sequence. The introduction of new characters adds to the fun. The interval point comes as a bolt from the blue. It raises the stakes in the second half. One particular scene that stands out at this hour is where Shivani is asked to apologize in the second half. The tension created at this juncture is commendable. The finale is truly clapworthy.

On the flipside, the writing has its share of loose ends in several places.

 There are too many twists in the second half and instead of impressing viewers, it might dilute the impact. Lastly, things also happen at convenience for Shivani despite being on suspension.

Mardaani 3 Movie Review Performances:  

Rani Mukerji yet again delivers a solid performance that packs a punch.

 She is something else in the action and dramatic scenes, but watch out for her in the emotional moments. The actor is truly evolving with every film and in her 30th year as an actor, she proves that she continues to be one of the finest talents of Indian Cinema. Mallika Prasad is menacing as the antagonist; she is aptly cast. Janki Bodiwala (Fatima Anwar) of SHAITAAN [2024] fame doesn't have much to do initially, but leaves a mark in the second half. Prajesh Kashyap (Ramanujan) is the surprise of the film and delivers a terrific performance. Eindraneel Bhattacharya lends able support. From the team of Shivani, Jimpa Sangpo Bhutia (Jimpa) gets the maximum prominence while Digvijay Shrikant Rohidas (Inspector Jafar) and Mikhail Yawalkar (Inspector Sodhi) are fair. Avanee Joshi, Diorr Varghese, Aadesh Pandit, Jaipreet Singh (Puran Singh; DGP, NIA) and Naved Aslam (Vijender Sahni; Home Secretary) deliver decent performances.

Mardaani 3 movie music and other technical aspects:  

The song 'Babbar Sherni' (by Sarthak Kalyani) doesn’t register.

 However, John Stewart Eduri's background score enhances the impact. Artur Å»urawski's cinematography complements the narrative and the theme of the film. Kailash Sahu's production design is realistic and gritty. Eka Lakhani, Deepali Singh Raseen and Gunpreet Kaur Mann's costumes are straight out of life. Sunil Rodrigues and Parvez Shaikh's action is realistic and not too gory. Yasha Jaidev Ramchandani's editing is razor-sharp.

Mardaani 3 Movie Review Conclusion:  

On the whole, MARDAANI 3 is a powerful, intense, and hard-hitting thriller that stays true to the soul of the franchise, anchored by Rani Mukerji’s ferocious and emotionally razor-sharp performance.

 At the box office, the MARDAANI brand, strong word of mouth among audiences that prefer gritty, content-driven cinema, and Rani’s return in top form should work in the film’s favour, making it a worthy addition to the series and a must-watch for fans of this genre.

IMAX chief calls Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana: Part 1 “the most anticipated global film this year”

At a recent event where IMAX talked about its plans to expand around the world, the company's Chief Content Officer, Jonathan Fischer, called *Ramayana: Part 1* "the most anticipated global film this year." The movie is also set to come out in IMAX theaters worldwide when it opens during Diwali 2026, showing how big, creative, and popular this special story is.

*Ramayana: Part 1* is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, along with eight-time Oscar-winning DNEG.

 The two-part story will come out globally in IMAX, with Part 1 showing in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.

What makes *Ramayana* stand out is that it’s not just another version of a classic story.

 The film promises a visually amazing and deeply emotional movie experience. It mixes rich mythology with huge scale, modern visual effects, and top-quality work. By bringing together some of the best creative talents from around the world, *Ramayana* is going to be a big, unforgettable event in Indian and global cinema.

With Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi taking on the role of Sita, Yash acting as the powerful Ravana, Sunny Deol as the strong Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, *Ramayana* is becoming a rare, once-in-a-lifetime movie experience.

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Dhurandhar OTT release could feature uncut version, fuelling Netflix excitement

 Earlier news said that Dhurandhar, the big spy movie with Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna, will start on Netflix on January 30 after a long and successful run in theaters. Now, new talk in the industry suggests the creators might bring out an uncut version of the film on OTT, which is making fans even more excited about its online release.

Even though the official Netflix date is still January 30 as earlier reported, the idea of a special cut has made people think the streaming version might include more than what was shown in theaters.

Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, kept people interested even after its theater release on December 5, 2025, thanks to its exciting action scenes, strong cast, and complex spy story.

 Netflix bought the digital rights for the movie as part of an exclusive deal that also includes its second part, Dhurandhar 2. Together, the rights are worth around Rs 130 crore.

Experts think the OTT release was planned after a long theater run so the movie could get maximum money from theaters before being streamed.

 By waiting until late January, the creators made sure Dhurandhar had enough time in theaters, allowing people to watch it on big screens before it comes online.

Although the idea of an uncut version has sparked a lot of interest, neither Netflix nor the team has officially said whether the streaming version will be different.

 If there is a special cut, it could add extra scenes or content that were cut out for the theater version, creating even more excitement for the digital premiere.

As Netflix gets ready to show Dhurandhar to people all over the world, fans are excited not just for the story and the cast, but also for the possible chance to see it in a more complete form on OTT.