Karan Johar brings back The Traitors Season 2 on August 13 with 21 celebrity contestants

Prime Video has officially announced that the second season of its hit reality original series The Traitors will premiere globally on August 13.

The Indian adaptation of the internationally acclaimed reality format will once again be hosted by Karan Johar, with 21 celebrity contestants competing in a high-stakes game of trust, betrayal, and deception.

Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment in collaboration with All3Media International, the series is based on IDTV's BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning format.

Having been adapted in over 40 countries, The Traitors has become one of the world's fastest-growing reality franchises and continues to enjoy widespread popularity.

The upcoming season promises even higher stakes, with more intense gameplay, emotional twists, psychological challenges, and dramatic confrontations.

Contestants will compete for the grand prize, the coveted title, and ultimate bragging rights.The show will begin streaming exclusively on Prime Video from August 13, with fresh episodes releasing every Thursday.

"The response to the first season of The Traitors exceeded all expectations—it didn't just entertain; it became a cultural moment," said Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video, India.

"The Traitors has become one of Prime Video India's most defining reality franchises, transforming the genre with its unique blend of intelligent gameplay, psychological strategy, and riveting entertainment.Audiences across the country were hooked by its emotionally charged mind games and raw, unfiltered drama.With season two, the stakes are higher, the gameplay is sharper, the drama is more intense, and the new line-up of players will keep audiences on the edge of their seats at every turn.We're thrilled to have Karan Johar return as the host and master orchestrator, and we can't wait for audiences to experience another extraordinary season."  

Sabrina Duguet, EVP, APAC, All3Media International, highlighted the success of the Indian adaptation and the audience response to its debut season.

"The Indian adaptation of The Traitors struck a powerful chord with viewers in its very first season, and we couldn't be more delighted to see it return for another thrilling chapter.The passion, engagement, and sheer obsession from fans have been extraordinary, and we're excited to build on that momentum with season two.Our collaboration with Prime Video India continues to deliver a version of the format that feels both fresh and authentic to its core while pushing the boundaries of reality entertainment.We're confident the new season will once again captivate audiences with its compelling mix of high-profile celebrities, intense drama, and edge-of-the-seat gameplay—the hallmarks that have made The Traitors one of the fastest-growing and most celebrated reality formats in the world."  

The team at Dharmatic Entertainment also shared its excitement for the new season, saying, "The first season of The Traitors ignited a nationwide obsession.

It proved that Indian audiences are hungry for reality content that challenges their intellect, keeps them on the edge of their seats, and refuses to play by the old rulebook.We're thrilled to bring audiences a second season that's bigger, bolder, and more dramatic while staying true to the raw, unpredictable, and psychologically gripping essence that made the show a phenomenon.Having redefined the reality genre in India, the upcoming season is set to raise the bar yet again."

Ranbir Kapoor opts out of Dhoom 4; YRF to recast for the iconic franchise

Ranbir Kapoor was supposed to take over the Dhoom franchise.He was supposed to play the main bad guy in Dhoom 4.But now, it seems like the plans are falling apart.According to reliable sources, Ranbir has decided not to be a part of the film anymore.

 Hungama, "Dhoom 4 was originally going to be directed by Ayan Mukerji, but after War 2, Aditya Chopra decided not to give the project to Ayan.

However, Ranbir was still part of the film and was waiting for final approval from Aditya Chopra."

After many discussions, Ranbir decided to leave the project.

"Ranbir is not doing Dhoom 4 anymore.He has started working with writers and directors to look for new projects.He wasn't happy with the script, which led to this decision and surprised everyone.Dhoom is one of India's biggest movie series, but for Ranbir, the story is the most important thing."

However, some trade sources have a different take on the project's status.

"The script for Dhoom 4 is still being worked on.No final casting has been decided yet," said multiple trade sources.

While some sources say no casting has been decided yet, others insist that Ranbir is no longer connected to the project and that YRF will have to look for new actors once the script is finalized.

Meanwhile, Ranbir is preparing for the release of Ramayana on Diwali, followed by Love & War on Republic Day.

Prosit Roy to collaborate with Dharma Productions for a psychological romance after Raakh success: Report

Prosit Roy, who recently got a lot of praise for his Amazon Prime Video show Raakh, is said to be working on an exciting new project. According to a report from Pinkvilla, Prosit is set to team up with Dharma Productions for an untitled psychological romance, which is a rare and interesting creative partnership.

Dharma Productions is usually known for big romantic movies and mainstream films, but now they are said to be working on a psychological love story.

If the report is correct, the project is in the early stages of development, and casting hasn't started yet.The makers hope to start filming by the end of the year if everything goes as planned.

A source from the report said, “Prosit has a strong belief in psychological stories, and that's clear in how he handles his characters.

After Raakh, he wanted to work on something that lets him explore love and relationships through a psychological angle.This is a solid psychological love story, and Prosit is really passionate about it.”

The source added, “Everyone at Dharma is excited about this film.

They support Prosit's vision and the world he has created for this story.It's a fresh take on the psychological love story genre, and the team wants to bring it to the audience in the right way.Casting will start soon, and they're looking to start filming by the end of the year.”

Although the film doesn't have a title yet and no actors have been picked, the news has already sparked a lot of interest among movie fans.

Prosit has been praised for bringing deep, emotional characters to the screen, making him a good fit for a story that mixes romance with psychological elements.

For Dharma Productions, this project could be another step in expanding their storytelling by supporting unconventional stories alongside mainstream films.

A psychological romance is not very common in Hindi cinema, and this collaboration could offer audiences a new and refreshing take on the genre.

An official announcement about the project, including the cast and production schedule, is still pending.

Until then, fans will have to wait for confirmation from the makers about what could be one of the most awaited filmmaker-producer collaborations in the coming months.

Bhai Tera Star Hai targets 900–1000 screens despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day CLASH; Vivek B Agarwal says, “There was NO other viable weekend until February 2027-end”

The trailer of Bhai Tera Star Hai has become popular because of its funny content and Raghav Juyal's strong acting.The movie is set to come out on July 30, which means it will be released at the same time as Spider-Man: Brand New Day.In a special interview, the producer and director, Vivek B Agarwal, talked about the decision to release the film on that date.

Vivek said, "Honestly, there was no specific plan.

I did my research.After the July 30 weekend, I don't think I will get another chance to release the film until late 2027.There are either big Bollywood films, a major action movie, or a mix of Bollywood and South Indian films coming out every week or every other week."

He added, "I noticed that, apart from Dhamaal 4 in July, there wasn't a major Hindi movie until mid-August.

So, I had to choose between clashing with a big Hindi film or releasing together with Spider-Man.That was the only option left.I thought that if there wasn't a Hindi film for almost a month, it would be better to release my film during that quiet time and draw people who might prefer a Hindi movie over an English one."

When asked about the number of screens, Vivek said, "PVR Inox Pictures is handling the release in India.

We are aiming for 900 to 1000 screens."

The promo for Bhai Tera Star Hai feels similar to the low-budget, high-concept movies that companies like UTV and Phantom used to make in the 2000s and early 2010s.

These kinds of movies can still do well at the box office, as shown by Main Vaapas Aaunga, which was seen as a digital film but surprised people at the theaters.So, why did Vivek decide to release Bhai Tera Star Hai in theaters instead of going straight to OTT?

Vivek explained, "I agree that people's mindset has changed.

But if the film is good, people will still go to the theaters.Raghav and I wanted Bhai Tera Star Hai to have a theatrical release.We decided to invest a lot in marketing, with Raghav interacting with people and encouraging them to watch the film in theaters.So, he has been traveling to cities constantly and engaging with the audience."

He continued, "In the end, the film's content needs to work.

People have to like the trailer and songs, and then decide to watch it in theaters.We are achieving this balance.People like the trailer and the humor.It's rare to have a film like this with such humor and a group of actors."

He added, "Also, I feel people are getting tired of watching dark, serious thrillers, which make up almost 80% of OTT content.

It's not that comedy is being made on OTT, but mostly dark, serious, and toxic content.So, if a film offers something new, I think people will be interested in giving it a try."

Sheetal Menon opens up on Tu Yaa Main’s tepid box office performance despite overwhelming word of mouth: “You feel helpless at times…how do you convince people to come to theatres?”

After becoming well-known as an actor, Sheetal Menon has now stepped into filmmaking.Following her first directorial effort with the short film Siblings, she is ready to release her second short film, Duet, which is both personal and ambitious.Duet is supported by her husband and respected filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar, and features Sidhant Gupta as a pianist dealing with a challenging time in his life.What makes Duet unique is that it is the first film to be released on Spotify.

Earlier this year, Bejoy also released a movie called Tu Yaa Main, which starred Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya Kapoor, and a scary crocodile.

The film was highly praised and was meant to be experienced on the big screen, especially for the moments where audiences would get scared and scream.However, despite all these elements, it didn't achieve the box office success it deserved.

Sheetal Menon, who was credited under 'Special Thanks' in Tu Yaa Main, talked about the film's box office performance in an exclusive interview.

She said, "You always hope that a film works.You put in your best effort and hope that it has everything needed to be successful in theatres."

She added, "But what exactly does a film need to do well at the box office?

You do your best and get a great response.Yet, the film had mixed results.It's disappointing in some ways, but you can't dwell on that.You have to get up, move on, and try again."

Sheetal admitted, "It wasn't easy.

Sometimes you feel helpless.How do you get people to go to the cinema and watch a film?We are living in a tough time where audiences aren't coming to the theatres as often.It's getting harder and harder."

Sheetal Menon added, "At the same time, there is still hope.

I don't think an experience like this would make anyone say, 'I'm never going to do this again.'"

Vikrant Massey joins Ajay Devgn’s Chauhaan; to play a layered grey character

Ajay Devgn, Jio Studios, and Aanand L Rai are working together on a film called Chauhaan, and it's one of the most talked-about projects of the year.The announcement video made a lot of people talk, and now the film is being discussed a lot by younger audiences.The movie is set to start filming later this year, and Bollywood Hungama has some exciting news for all Ajay Devgn fans.

According to reliable sources, Aanand L Rai has cast Vikrant Massey in a key role for Ajay Devgn's action thriller.

"Vikrant Massey will be seen in a completely new light in this action thriller inspired by real events.He plays a layered grey character, and his scenes with Ajay Devgn will be one of the film's biggest highlights," a source.

Sources close to Bollywood Hungama say Vikrant was very impressed with the script of Chauhaan and immediately agreed to play the role.

"Ajay and Vikrant are like two strong performers from different generations coming together in the same film.The audience is in for a real treat," the source adds.

Chauhaan is planned to start filming in the last quarter of 2026 and is set for a release on Gandhi Jayanti 2027.

The pre-production is happening in full gear.The film is expected to be a major hit in 2027, called the Dhurandhar of 2027!

Shagufta Ali calls Karisma Kapoor “over-ambitious”; shares thoughts on why her on-screen partnership ended with Govinda

Veteran actor Shagufta Ali recently talked about Karisma Kapoor and the famous Govinda-Karisma pair that was very popular in Hindi movies during the 1990s.She shared her thoughts with Siddharth Kannan on his YouTube channel about working with Karisma and why the two stopped acting together.

When asked why Govinda and Karisma stopped working together, even after making many successful films, Shagufta said she thinks their partnership just naturally came to an end.

"Maybe they lost interest," she said.

"Perhaps the love and affection between them faded.You can never be sure about a heroine's mood.And being too ambitious isn't always a good thing.Karisma was over-ambitious.She was very hardworking, but she also had a lot of attitude," she explained.

"the way you behave on set matters"  

Shagufta further explained that how actors behave on set and how they treat each other is very important for a good working environment.

According to Shagufta, the attitude an artist brings to the set and how they interact with others can affect the overall performance.

She said there should be a balance between co-stars, whether they are filming scenes or doing interviews together.

Shagufta also added that actors should support each other by giving cues during scenes, as teamwork can help improve the quality of the performance.

At the same time, she mentioned that her long career has taught her how to perform even without help from others.

Recently, Karisma Kapoor appeared in the psychological thriller series Brown, where she played the role of a detective.

The series also included Surya Sharma, Jisshu Sengupta, Soni Razdan, and Ajinkya Deo.Brown received good feedback from both critics and viewers, and it is currently available on ZEE5.