Harshvardhan Rane apologises to Force 3 crew after fan frenzy disrupts Gujarat shoot

A small problem happened while they were shooting Force 3 in Gujarat. A big group of people gathered near the filming area to watch the action. The presence of actors John Abraham and Harshvardhan Rane made the fans excited, and many of them stood outside the blocked-off zone to see the stars up close.

People at the location said the fans got really excited, leading to loud cheers and shouting as the actors were getting ready for a scene.

 The loud noise and movement of the crowd made the crew stop filming for a short time while they tried to manage the situation.

Videos shared online later showed Harshvardhan Rane standing calmly in the middle of the crowd.

 In the videos, he was seen folding his hands and politely asking the fans to quiet down so that the filming could continue without any issues. His calm behavior seemed to help the crowd settle down, and everything slowly returned to normal.

Not long after the incident, Rane shared an apology on social media.

 He posted a clip from the shoot location on Instagram with the caption "#FORCE3 Shoot #Gujrat." He also uploaded a message on his Instagram story apologizing to the crew who were affected by the delay. He wrote, "Apologies to the sound department, direction team and the local production team... and to @minnakshidas @simaabrahmi."

Members of the crew on set said the interruption lasted only a few minutes.

 Once the crowd became quiet and the area near the barricades was under control, the production team got back to work with the planned filming.

Force 3 is the third movie in the popular action series featuring John Abraham.

 The earlier movies were known for their exciting action scenes and spy-themed stories. The upcoming film is expected to bring John Abraham and Harshvardhan Rane together in important roles, which has made fans very curious. Tanya Maniktala is also expected to be a main character in the film.

Earlier movies in the series featured actors like Vidyut Jammwal, Genelia Deshmukh, Sonakshi Sinha, and Tahir Raj Bhasin.

 With the third movie now in production, Force 3 continues to build excitement among fans of the action series.

UAE-GCC faces Bollywood blackout on Eid for FIRST time since Covid; Dhurandhar and Border 2’s ‘ban’, Toxic and Jana Nayagan’s postponement, The RajaSaab’s debacle cause losses of nearly USD 15 million

UAE-GCC experiences a major Bollywood movie blackout on Eid for the first time since the start of the pandemic. This marks a significant shift from the usual trend where Bollywood films dominate during the festival. Dhurandhar: The Revenge, the major Bollywood Eid release of the year, faces a ban in the Gulf region, similar to its first part. Toxic, another expected release, has been delayed until June 4 due to the ongoing tensions between Iran and the US. Jana Nayagan, a film starring Vijay Thalapathy, has also been postponed indefinitely due to political reasons.

The film The RajaSaab performed poorly, earning only about 0.45 million USD from the region.

 Only a few other Indian films like Sarvam Maya and Eko managed to bring in respectable earnings, with around 2.6 million USD and 1.2 million USD respectively in the UAE. These figures are far lower than previous Eid releases such as L2 Empuraan and Lokah: Chapter 1, which generated several million dollars from the Gulf.

Industry insiders suggest that Dhurandhar: The Revenge could have earned between 5 to 8 million USD if it had been released, but the lack of major Bollywood films during Eid has led to a significant loss of revenue.

 The financial impact is estimated to be nearly 15 million USD.

Experts like Taran Adarsh note that the UAE-GCC is a crucial market for Bollywood, contributing a big chunk to the overseas box office.

 Atul Mohan adds that the smaller Bollywood films do not perform well, and the market relies on big-budget releases. He also suspects that the ban on Dhurandhar might affect the release of its sequel.

Girish Johar points out that Hindi films, along with Hollywood and local films, are important for the Gulf box office.

 Suniel Wadhwa emphasizes the importance of the Gulf region for South Indian films, contributing almost 40% of their overseas revenue.

Despite the setback, there is hope for the future.

 Akshay Kumar's Bhooth Bangla, set for release on April 10, could be the first Bollywood film to benefit from the current situation. Other films like Ustaad Bhagat Singh and Drishyam 3 are also seen as potential hits, although there are concerns that political tensions might affect their release schedules.

Dhurandhar scripts HISTORY; Rs. 16 crore paid preview advance signals a RECORD Rs. 100 crore opening weekend advance Box Office

 Ranveer Singh is ready to take the top spot as the biggest movie money-maker in Indian cinema, and his upcoming movie Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is preparing to make big history at the box office. With just 8 days left until its release, the movie directed by Aditya Dhar is seeing amazing early ticket sales all over the country. As of Monday at 4 PM, Dhurandhar 2 has already sold tickets worth Rs. 16 crore from just the paid previews, which will start showing to the public from 5 PM on March 18.

The tickets are selling really fast, with many centers already sold out in advance, and there's a lot of demand for more showtimes.

 It's very likely that Dhurandhar 2 will reach an advance booking of Rs. 30 crore just from the paid previews, which is a huge number for a Hindi movie. The number of shows is increasing every day, and by the time the movie releases, it could have 7000 showtimes with a total capacity of Rs. 55 crore.

The advance bookings for the full opening weekend have not started yet.

 The makers have decided to first release the paid previews and then open the sales for the remaining weekend. If everything goes as planned, Dhurandhar 2 could reach an advance booking of Rs. 100 crore for just the opening weekend, which would be a historic record that could take years to break.

Looking at the top national multiplex chains like PVRInox and Cinepolis, Dhurandhar 2 has already sold 1.60 lakh tickets, and this number is expected to more than double by the time it officially releases.

 It's worth noting that Stree 2 holds the record for the highest paid preview with a Hindi net of Rs. 9 crore, and Dhurandhar 2 has already surpassed that by a big margin, even though there are still 8 days left before the movie comes out.

Aditya Dhar is heading towards becoming one of the few directors who have made three big blockbusters, and a big part of Dhurandhar 2's success is due to his brave and fearless way of directing.

Bhagam Bhag 2 shoot delayed to August 2026; Akshay Kumar set to start Golmaal 5

Akshay Kumar is known as a hardworking person in the business. After finishing a big part of the family comedy film directed by Anees Bazmee, Akshay took a break from filming and is now excited to start a new project. According to trusted sources, Akshay is going to begin shooting for Golmaal 5 by the end of March. "He has been given 18 days for the film, and the shoot will be a continuous schedule starting from the end of March," a source told Bollywood Hungama, but they asked to remain anonymous.

Earlier this month, we reported that Bhagam Bhag had faced delays due to a legal dispute between Ekta Kapoor and director Raaj Shandilyaa.

 While a PR website said the film was still on track to start filming, we have more detailed information.

Reliable sources say that the shooting for Bhagam Bhag 2 has been postponed to August 2026.

 "Bhagam Bhag 2 was originally planned to start in March in India, but the shoot was delayed because of the legal battle between Ekta Kapoor and Raaj Shandilyaa. The actor's schedule got messed up, and the next possible time for the team to come together is in August. The team is working to reschedule the shoot for the second half of the year, and they hope that all the legal issues will be resolved by then," a source told Bollywood Hungama.

The same source also mentioned that the team might shoot for a week or so in the middle if Akshay Kumar's schedule allows, but all the planned sequences that were originally scheduled for March to April are now being moved to August.

 "Akshay has all his dates booked for now, but if there's a gap, he might give some time to Bhagam Bhag 2."

He will finish Anees Bazmee's next project, Golmaal 5, and another comedy before moving on to Bhagam Bhag 2.

Dhurandhar scripts HISTORY; Rs. 16 crore paid preview advance signals a RECORD Rs. 100 crore opening weekend advance Box Office

Ranveer Singh is ready to take the top spot as the biggest money-making movie star in Indian cinema, thanks to Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge. The movie is getting ready to make history at the box office. Just 8 days before its release, the film directed by Aditya Dhar is already creating a big buzz with advance ticket sales across the country. As of Monday at 4 PM, Dhurandhar 2 has already sold tickets worth Rs. 16 crore from just the paid previews, which will begin for the audience from 5 PM on March 18.

The tickets are flying off the shelves, with many centers already sold out in advance.

 There's a lot of demand for more showtimes. It's very likely that Dhurandhar 2 will sell more than Rs. 30 crore in advance bookings just for the paid previews, which is a huge number for a Hindi movie. The number of showtimes is increasing every day, and by the time the movie is released, it could have 7000 showtimes with a total capacity of Rs. 55 crore.

The full advance booking for the opening weekend is not yet open.

 The makers have chosen to first release the paid previews before opening the rest of the weekend sales. If everything goes as planned, Dhurandhar 2 could get advance bookings of Rs. 100 crore just for the opening weekend, which would be a record that would take years to break.

Looking at the major multiplex chains across the country, Dhurandhar 2 has already sold 1.60 lakh tickets in the top three chains - PVRInox and Cinepolis - and that number is expected to double by the time of the release.

 It's worth noting that Stree 2 previously held the record for the highest paid preview with a Hindi net of Rs. 9 crore. Dhurandhar 2 has already beaten that record with 8 days still left before the release.

Aditya Dhar is on his way to becoming one of the few directors to make three huge hits in a row, and a lot of the credit for Dhurandhar 2's success goes to his brave and fearless directing style.

Kiara Advani is not a part of Madhubala Biopic: Industry sources

Stories saying that Kiara Advani would star in a movie about Madhubala have been spreading a lot.

 The stories also said that Jasmeet K. Reen, who directed the film Darlings, would direct this movie, and that Sanjay Leela Bhansali would be behind it.

These stories created a lot of discussion online, especially since they suggested that Kiara Advani—who is now in the early stages of motherhood—would be making her comeback to the movies by playing Madhubala, one of the most famous actresses in Indian cinema.

 Because Madhubala has a big legacy and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s projects usually have a big scale, the news made a lot of people interested. But now, people who know the industry say the news is not true.

An expert in the industry said the reports about Kiara Advani being cast in a Madhubala biopic made by Sanjay Leela Bhansali are not correct.

 The person explained, “There is no truth to the news that Kiara Advani is being cast in this Madhubala biopic by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. These stories are completely false.”

This clarification comes as more people are talking about this movie that would tell the story of Madhubala’s life.

 Madhubala is remembered for her roles in movies like Mughal-e-Azam and Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi. She is still considered one of the most important figures in Indian cinema, and her life and career are often seen as good material for a biopic.

While Sanjay Leela Bhansali seems excited about the idea of making a biopic on Madhubala, the expert said the current reports linking Kiara Advani to the project are just guesses.

 Nothing is happening in that direction at the moment.

So far, neither Kiara Advani nor Sanjay Leela Bhansali have spoken publicly about these rumors.

 Since the industry insiders say the news is false, it appears the stories about Kiara Advani playing Madhubala are not true right now.

Finnish President Alexander Stubb talks about watching Dhurandhar before India visit; says he’s “looking forward to the sequel”

The excitement about the upcoming spy movie Dhurandhar: The Revenge is now spreading around the world. During a recent conversation with ANI, Alexander Stubb, the Finnish president, shared that he had watched the first Dhurandhar movie before coming to India—his son had recommended it to him.

Speaking about the film, Stubb shared a story that grabbed the attention of fans and movie lovers.

 “Interestingly enough, before I came to India, my son suggested I watch Dhurandhar. I did. And one part of the movie's story was about fighting terrorism. I guess I'm happy to be part of that and look forward to the sequel, which is coming out on March 19,” he said.

His comments came just a day after the trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge— the sequel to the hit movie Dhurandhar—was released on March 7, creating a lot of excitement among moviegoers.

 The movie continues the intense, real-life-inspired story of Hamza Ali Mazari, who is based on the real Indian spy Jaskirat Singh Rangi. The character gets into terrorist groups based in Pakistan that planned attacks on India, and this forms the main story of the high-stakes thriller.

The sequel has a strong cast including Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, Sara Arjun, and Akshaye Khanna, who will appear in flashback scenes.

 The movie is written, co-produced, and directed by Aditya Dhar, who is known for directing Uri: The Surgical Strike. It is produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aditya Dhar, and Lokesh Dhar under the banners of Jio Studios and B62 Studios.

The first movie, Dhurandhar, came out on December 5 and was a big hit, praised for its engaging story, strong performances, and national pride themes.

 The sequel wants to build on that success with a bigger scale and more in-depth look into the world of spying.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge is set to come out in theaters on March 19, 2026, during the festive period that includes Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid-al-Fitr.

 And based on President Alexander Stubb's excitement, the movie’s reach might go far beyond India, increasing global interest in the series.