Pushpa producers Mythri Movie Makers hail Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar as the film sets box office ablaze!

 The people behind the movie Pushpa, called Mythri Movie Makers, are really happy with Aditya Dhar's new film, Dhurandhar. They posted on X (formerly Twitter) to say they think the movie is amazing. They called it "cinema in its purest, rawest form" and praised everyone involved for making a really memorable experience.

 They said the film is doing really well at the box office. There are pictures of Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and others at the trailer launch of Dhurandhar.

They also gave a big shoutout to the whole team.

 They said, "A huge round of applause for the Team DHURANDHAR. You've delivered cinema in its purest, rawest form, and the audience is loving it! Congratulations to Aditya Dhar for envisioning and executing this project to perfection. Kudos to Ranveer Singh for an electrifying performance that will be etched in our memory forever. Akshay Khanna's nuanced acting has added depth to the story, leaving us all in awe. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Arjun Rampal and everyone in the cast have brought their respective roles to life with stellar performances."

The story of Dhurandhar is based on real events from a high-stakes undercover operation, and it has been well received by both the audience and critics.

 The movie's gritty storytelling and exciting action scenes have made it one of the most talked-about films of the year. Some reports suggest that because it is a long movie, it will be split into two parts. The first part is already out on December 5, and everyone is very excited for the second part.

Mythri Movie Makers also thanked the technical teams and production companies that worked on the film, saying, "A special mention to all the technical departments who've elevated the film with their brilliance.

 Congratulations to Jyoti Deshpande, Lokesh Dhar and the entire production teams at Jio Studios and B62 Studios for their outstanding work." They also mentioned they are looking forward to the next part, which matches the feelings of many fans who are eagerly waiting for the continuation of this exciting story.

With Ranveer Singh leading the cast and Aditya Dhar directing, Dhurandhar is expected to change the way spy-action movies are made in Bollywood.

 As big names in the industry support this film, it's clear that this espionage story is not just a big hit at the box office, but a true success on screen that will be remembered for a long time.

Anees Bazmee CONFIRMS reunion with Akshay Kumar after 15 years; details inside!

 Filmmaker Anees Bazmee has officially said he is teaming up with Akshay Kumar again after 15 years. Rumors about their working together had been around for a while, but Bazmee cleared up the confusion by saying they are making a new comedy film.

In a chat with Mid-Day, Bazmee said the script for the film is almost done.

 “It is a comedy. I am writing the script now, it’s almost complete. If everything goes as planned, we will start shooting soon,” he said. The movie doesn’t have a title yet, and although some reports said it might be a remake of the Telugu action-comedy Sankranthiki Vasthunam, Bazmee didn’t confirm or deny those claims.

Bazmee also talked about his long friendship with Akshay Kumar.

 He said they always had a good relationship. “There is mutual love and respect between us. When I told him about this film, he was very happy,” he added, mentioning that they stayed in touch even though they hadn’t worked together since Thank You (2011).

It’s also worth noting that Bollywood Hungama was the first to report about the reunion between Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee.

 People might remember that a source told Bollywood Hungama, “Anees and Akshay loved the plot of the lead character stuck between his wife and ex-girlfriend that Sankranthiki Vasthunam is based on. However, the original had a lot of Telugu flavor. To make the film work for Hindi audiences, Anees Bazmee is reimagining it, but keeping the main story the same.”

On the acting front, Akshay Kumar has a lot going on.

 He will be in Haiwaan and Bhoot Bangla, both directed by Priyadarshan, and is also set to return to the Hera Pheri series with Hera Pheri 3, which is also directed by Priyadarshan.

Border 2 team to launch recreated ‘Sandese Aate Hai’ on January 2 at Longewala, Rajasthan; the SAME 1971 battle site shown in first part

 Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, producer Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, and director Anurag Singh were at the teaser event for one of the biggest movies of 2026, Border 2. The team talked about many things related to the film. They said that without mentioning the songs, any conversation about Border would be incomplete. The songs from the first part are still remembered even today. The teaser included a version of the song "Hindustan Hindustan." Bhushan Kumar shared that a new version of "Sandese Aate Hai" is also part of the Border 2 album. He also said that this version will be launched in a big event, and it will take place in a town near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan.

Bhushan Kumar said, "This time, for 'Sandese Aate Hai,' we have included other singers as well.

 We are launching this song on January 2 at Longewala with the armed forces because it's a very important song. We have made sure that it feels like the original song but has a modern sound as well." Interestingly, the first Border movie (1997) was inspired by the Battle of Longewala in 1971.

At the start of the event, Bhushan Kumar said, "The credit for the film goes to J P Dutta sir.

 Nidhi approached me and wanted to make Border 2. Naturally, the world feels a strong connection with Border. So, we all decided at our studio to make this film." He then praised Sunny Deol, "Without Sunny sir, it would be impossible to make Border 2. I want to thank him for working so hard and spending so much time. I can't say enough." 

Bhushan continued, "I'm really nervous right now because the film is very emotional for us.

 Anurag, Varun, Ahan, and everyone else did a great job. Every time I talk to Varun's father, David Dhawan, I tell him, 'Varun has done a great job.' He hasn't given such a performance before."

Finally, Bhushan Kumar thanked the director of Border 2, "Thank you, Anurag.

 You have worked really hard. We at T-Series are excited that we have such a great film."

Border 2 releases in cinemas on January 23, 2026.

Sajid Nadiadwala’s Shahid Kapoor-starrer O Romeo expands ensemble with Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, Disha Patani

The buzz about O Romeo might not be huge right now, but the people making the film have made sure it's something worth paying attention to. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, a well-known filmmaker, this movie is a big reunion for him with Shahid Kapoor, an actor who has given some of his best performances under Bhardwaj's direction. They've worked together before in Kaminey, Haider, and Rangoon. This new project is expected to be a strong story-driven film.

 The film's cast is also including Triptii Dimri and the famous actor Nana Patekar, who bring both new energy and serious depth to the story. Bollywood Hungama has learned that O Romeo will also have a strong supporting cast, including Vikrant Massey, Tamannaah Bhatia, and Disha Patani, making it a true ensemble film.

O Romeo is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under his company Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and is set to release on Valentine's Day, February 13, 2026.

In December 2024, it was reported that the film started production on January 6, 2025.

 At that time, it was said that Mustafa Stationwala, who designed the sets for Laal Singh Chaddha, Hindi Medium, and Airlift, is working on the sets for this film. Sajid Nadiadwala is going all out to make the sets look grand but also true to the story. He and director Vishal Bhardwaj have also worked hard on the film's schedule.

As the release date gets closer, people are looking forward to seeing how Vishal Bhardwaj's style of storytelling and Shahid Kapoor's intense acting will come together, especially with the help of a strong cast that brings both variety and real screen presence.

 With Sajid Nadiadwala making it look rich but grounded in the story, O Romeo is quietly becoming one of the most exciting films of 2026 and one of the year's most promising big-screen projects.

Ranveer Singh’s Pralay to roll after Don 3; filming likely to begin by mid-2026: Report

Ranveer Singh is wrapping up the year 2025 with the success of his film Dhurandhar, and his plans for 2026 are looking even bigger. His highly anticipated post-apocalyptic movie, temporarily named Pralay, is now getting ready to start filming, with production likely to begin by mid-2026.

  

According to a report from Mid-Day, Pralay will start filming after Ranveer finishes his work on Don 3.

 A source said, “Don 3, directed by Farhan Akhtar, will start in 2026. After that, Ranveer will focus on Pralay. The exact timeline will be set in January once he gets his schedule for Don 3.”

The delayed start gives director Jai Mehta more time to build the world of the film, which is described as a post-apocalyptic zombie thriller with a strong story.

 Pralay is said to follow a character fighting for survival, using the zombie genre to show the breakdown of society, emotions, and morals. The story is set in a dystopian version of Mumbai, similar to The Hunger Games.

Sources also shared that the makers are planning a major visual change for the city.

 Large parts of Mumbai will be recreated as a ruined place, mixing real sets with digital effects. “Big areas of the city will be digitally aged to look abandoned. Some parts of the film will be shot in Mumbai before moving to other places,” the source added.

Pralay is a big deal for Jai Mehta, who previously co-directed the acclaimed Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story with his father Hansal Mehta, and later directed the web series Lootere.

 This will be his first feature film as a director, and it’s being made as a big, creative project.

At the same time, Dhurandhar is still doing well at the box office, showing Ranveer Singh’s strong performance.

 The film is produced by Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar’s B62 Studios, and Jio Studios. It also stars Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Sanjay Dutt.

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions takes 100% control of talent venture after amicable split with Cornerstone

Dharma Productions has fully taken over Dharma Cornerstone Agency (DCA) after a friendly restructuring with Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment, as reported by The Economic Times. Inside sources say both partners are now going their separate ways with their own plans.

As part of the restructuring, Dharma is buying out Cornerstone's 45% share in the talent management LLP, gaining all of Cornerstone’s rights and contributions in the venture, according to The Economic Times.

 The financial details of the deal were not shared.

The talent managed by the venture is expected to stay with Dharma, which will continue to handle current and future projects, as reported by The Economic Times.

 The agency represents film stars like Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Tiger Shroff, Harshvardhan Rane, Lakshya, Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and others.

On the financial side, the joint venture's turnover grew to Rs 110 crores in FY25 from Rs 77 crores in FY24, while net profit was Rs 12 crores compared to Rs 14 crores in the previous year, as stated by The Economic Times.

 Industry experts mentioned that having full control could help Dharma create a more unified talent strategy, connecting management, training, and development with its film and digital projects.

Dharma Productions CEO Apoorva Mehta and Cornerstone's Bunty Sajdeh did not comment to The Economic Times.

 Other industry professionals noted that merging talent management companies could improve coordination in casting choices, long-term career paths, and brand strategies, especially as the creator economy and influencer-led content continue to grow.

Cornerstone will keep operating through Cornerstone Sport and Entertainment and plans to expand its presence in sports, entertainment, and digital talent, as per the report.

 Their clients include K L Rahul, Sidhant Chaturvedi, Sania Mirza, Manu Bhaker, and others.

This move also fits with Dharma's broader consolidation efforts.

 As reported by The Economic Times, Dharmatic Entertainment merged with Dharma Productions on April 1, 2025, after Adar Poonawalla bought a 50% stake in Dharma for Rs 1,000 crores, helping the studio prepare for its next stage of growth.

In October, source reported that Dharmatic Entertainment, Dharma's digital arm, officially joined its parent company as part of Dharma's plan to "consolidate operations amid the changing entertainment landscape."

John Cena announces retirement from wrestling, Varun Dhawan and other celebrities REACT

 WWE legend John Cena has officially said goodbye to professional wrestling, ending a legendary part of sports entertainment. In his last televised match, Cena lost to Gunther at Saturday Night's main event in Washington, D.C., wrapping up one of the most impactful careers in WWE history.

In a recent WWE interview, Cena talked openly about why he's stepping away from competing.

 "I chose to retire. I promised WWE I wouldn't stick around when my skills aren't matching up with the product, and they aren't. I'm 48. My 40-yard dash time is gone. I can't keep up with the product now, and that's okay because what I do isn't who I am. Realizing that has helped me decide to let these guys take over because they're really good. If I keep going, I'd be doing a disservice to the fans." 

After his announcement, many Indian and global celebrities shared their respect for Cena's amazing career on social media.

 Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan posted an Instagram story with Cena's entrance music, "You can't see me," and pictures from his last match. Other entertainers also expressed their admiration.

John Cena announces retirement from wrestling, Varun Dhawan and other celebrities REACT

Lilly Singh shared a touching message, saying, "I'm watching John Cena's last match and going back to when I did my 12 collabs.

 John Cena came to my house by himself. No publicist, no agent, no manager. Just drove by himself. He was the most down-to-earth celebrity I've ever worked with. I don't see you, but I see you."

WWE legend Dwayne, also known as The Rock, paid tribute online, writing, "John, you live up to one of my favorite quotes, 'It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice.'

 Congratulations on your historic and extraordinary @wwe career, my friend. Have fun, tear it down, and as always, 'thank you for the house.'"

The Undertaker also expressed his admiration, posting, "Nice job.

 Those were the words I said to you 23 years ago when you first debuted. Now, on the day of your final match, I say again… nice job. Hustle, loyalty, and respect are more than just words. For 23 years, you've lived by those values. Your passion for our business and dedication to our fans is unmatched. Being in the ring with you and being part of your journey has been an honor. As your in-ring career comes to an end, be proud of all the work and memories you've created. Enjoy the last ride tonight, my friend, and one final time… nice job."

Cena's retirement not only marks the end of a remarkable wrestling career but also shows his lasting impact on entertainment and beyond.