Dhurandhar 2 shoot lands Aditya Dhar’s banner in trouble, BMC seeks permanent blacklisting: Report

 The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken strict measures against filmmaker Aditya Dhar's production company, B62 Studios, for supposed violations that happened during the filming of Dhurandhar: The Revenge in Mumbai. According to a report by The Indian Express, the BMC has suggested that B62 Studios be permanently banned from getting future filming permits. This is because they reportedly broke the rules multiple times.

Officials from the BMC's A ward office say a letter has been sent to the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Zone 1) proposing that B62 Studios should not be allowed to apply for permits using the state-run portal managed by the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Limited.

The problem started during a shoot in South Mumbai, between February 7 and 8, in an area between Modi Street and Perin Nariman Street in A ward.

 The production team had received permission on January 30 through the state film corporation.

However, the authorities claim that the team broke the rules by using crackers and flammable materials on set, which were explicitly prohibited.

After this, Komal Pokhriyal, another person involved, applied for permission to film on February 13 and 14.

 But because of the earlier violations, officials rejected this request.

Then, a new application came in for filming between 12:30 am and 4:00 am on February 14.

 This time, the officials gave conditional approval after the team promised they would not use flammable materials.

Despite this promise, around 12:45 am on February 14, the police got complaints about flammable torches being used during filming.

 A senior BMC official said that officers arrived at the spot within 15 minutes and took five lit torches from the site.

After this second violation, the applicants told the authorities that they would use visual effects (VFX) instead of actual fire in the scenes.

In addition to suggesting a permanent ban, the BMC has also proposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh for the team for filming on a building terrace and using two generator vans without proper permission.

 The Rs 25,000 security deposit given by the applicant has also been taken.

The A ward office has also asked for approval to officially record the seized items and take penalties against the applicants, Komal Pokhriyal, Nashir Khan, and B62 Studios.

If approved, this action would stop the production house and the named applicants from getting future filming permits through the state film corporation's portal.

O’Romeo Box Office: Scores a weekend of Rs. 34.51 crores, set to hit half century soon

O'Romeo is on track to hit Rs. 50 crores this week.

 The film opened with Rs. 9.01 crores on the first day and saw a good increase on Saturday. It was expected that Sunday would be a slower day because Valentine’s Day had already passed on Saturday and there was also a big India vs Pakistan T20 match in the evening. So, as long as the collections stayed similar to Saturday, it would be a decent performance.

As a result, the film collected Rs. 11 crores on Sunday, pushing the weekend total to Rs. 34.51 crores.

 Comparing this with Shahid Kapoor's recent films, it has already crossed Rs. 32.07 crores in its lifetime, which is quite quick. Its weekend performance is also better than that of *Teri Baaton Mein Uljha Jiya*, which ended at Rs. 26.52 crores after starting with Rs. 7.02 crores. In fact, these numbers are close to its Week One collections of Rs. 41.97 crores.

That said, this Valentine’s Day 2024 release of Shahid Kapoor has already doubled its Week One score to a lifetime of Rs. 80.88 crores.

 That would be the first target for O'Romeo—crossing Rs. 80 crores in total. For that, the film needs to maintain steady collections during the weekdays.

Is Rohit Saraf playing Ranjha in Heer Ranjha? Here’s what we know!

 A few days after the official announcement of Heer Ranjha, the sequel to Laila Majnu, news about the film's main actor started causing a lot of discussion online.

On February 14, 2026, producers Ektaa Kapoor and Imtiaz Ali came together again for the sequel to the 2018 romantic movie Laila Majnu, which originally had Avinash Tiwary and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles.

 The new movie, named Heer Ranjha, will be directed by Sajid Ali, who was also the director of the original film. But at that time, the producers didn't share any information about the cast.

On the same day, Variety India reported that Rohit Saraf had been confirmed to play the male lead, Ranjha.

 The report said, “While the cast hasn't been officially announced, Variety India has learned exclusively that Rohit Saraf is set to play Ranjha.”

However, Hindustan Times later talked to people involved in the project, who said that the report was not true.

 According to these sources, casting for Heer Ranjha is still in progress, and an official announcement about the cast is expected soon.

Interestingly, the makers of the film have not yet made any public statement confirming or rejecting the news about Rohit Saraf being in the film.

The news about Rohit's possible role has made fans happy, especially since he is becoming more popular with younger viewers.

 He was last seen in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari and will be back in the fourth season of the popular series Mismatched. He is also set to appear in the Amazon Prime Video series Revolutionaries.

Rajpal Yadav is still in Tihar jail; wife Radha dismisses release rumours: “We are hopeful that he will be out soon”

 Actor Rajpal Yadav is still in custody at Tihar Jail as he deals with a legal case related to a bounced cheque, his wife Radha Yadav has confirmed. Recently, she spoke to Bombay Times and addressed rumors that he might have been released. These rumors spread after an old video came back online where Rajpal thanked Salman Khan, and some people thought he had gotten some kind of relief.

Radha said, "Right now, he is still in Tihar Jail.

 His bail hearing is set for Monday, February 16." When asked about his health, she gave a short but comforting update. "He's fine, as far as I know," she added.

Despite the legal issues, Radha said the family is staying strong together.

 "All of us are here at this time. We are thankful for the support and love he's getting from his fans and the film community," she said, expressing gratitude for the concern and support from people in the industry and his fans.

There have also been reports that some actors like Salman Khan, Sonu Sood, and Ajay Devgn might have helped Rajpal clear his financial debts.

 However, Radha did not confirm any specific details. "I can't mention any names right now, but I can say many people from the industry have come forward to support. I'm not able to share names and numbers at this point," she said carefully.

Rajpal's legal trouble started when he took a loan of 5 crores in 2010 to fund his directorial debut, the film Ata Pata Laapata.

 The movie didn't do well at the box office, and he had trouble paying back the loan. The amount, including interest, reportedly climbed to nearly 9 crores over time. Although Rajpal has already paid 75 lakh, the court noted that most of it is still unpaid, leading to his recent surrender and continued stay in jail.

Ending on a hopeful note, Radha said they are confident that the matter will be resolved soon.

 "We are hopeful he will be out soon. That's all I can say now. Once Rajpalji is out, he will be able to talk to you and the media for more details," she said.

As the bail hearing gets closer, the family waits for the court's decision, while support from fans and industry members continues to come in.

O’Romeo Box Office: Opens on expected lines, crosses Rs. 9 crores mark, will grow well over the weekend

The way people were booking tickets for O'Romeo suggested the movie would make around 7-8 crores. But it did a little better, reaching 9.01 crores. This was because more people came to watch the movie in the evenings and especially during the night shows, which helped push the earnings from 8 to 9 crores.

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For Shahid Kapoor, this movie opened bigger than his previous film Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which made 7.02 crores, and much better than his last movie Deva, which earned 5.78 crores.

 Even when you look at his team with Vishal Bhardwaj, this movie is doing better than their earlier film Haider, which made 6.14 crores in 2014. Triptii Dimri is also doing well compared to her last movie Dhadak 2, which made 3.65 crores.

That said, this is a well-made film by Sajid Nadiadwala, and the budget is clearly visible on screen.

 This means there is still a lot of room for the film to grow from a box office point of view. The key will be how it performs over the weekend. It's expected to do well on day two and three, but the target is to make between 38-40 crores for the weekend. After that, the movie will probably do better on weekday screenings.

Laila Majnu makers reunite! Announce sequel titled Heer Ranjha

The announcement brings together two big creative talents — Imtiaz Ali and Ektaa Kapoor — who are teaming up again after the huge success of Laila Majnu. Heer Ranjha is the next part of the popular Laila Majnu story, continuing the romantic tale and the strong bond it has with its fans.

Heer Ranjha is a classic love story that has been updated for today’s audiences.

 It offers a beautiful and heartfelt movie experience that will resonate with a new generation. The reveal of the title has already excited fans of the Laila Majnu series a lot.

Shooting for Heer Ranjha is set to start soon, and the film will be directed by Sajid Ali.

Speaking about the announcement, Ektaa Kapoor said, “Imtiaz and Sajid have a special talent to show love in a real and deep way.

 Laila Majnu grew in popularity over time and became a classic. Heer Ranjha is a love story that wants to connect with people across time and emotions. We hope to share our storytelling with audiences all over the world, especially those in the Indian community.”

Imtiaz Ali said, “Heer Ranjha has its own unique style and feel — it speaks to the way this generation understands love while staying connected to something lasting.

 Working with Ektaa again feels like a natural follow-up to our shared way of expressing emotions.”

Made by Imtiaz Ali, directed by Sajid Ali, and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, and Preety Ali (Pi – Films Pvt Ltd), Heer Ranjha continues an iconic romantic series.

 This announcement for Valentine’s Day is a meaningful moment for fans of love stories that have stood the test of time.

Tu Yaa Main Movie Review: TU YAA MAIN is a decently made survival thriller.

Tu Yaa Main Review {3.0/5} & Review Rating  

Star Cast: Adarsh Gourav, Shanaya Kapoor  

Director: Bejoy Nambiar  

Tu Yaa Main Movie Review Synopsis:  

Tu Yaa Main is about two lovers and a crocodile.

 Avani Shah, played by Shanaya Kapoor, is an influencer with 2.3 million followers and her online handle is called Miss Vanity. On the other hand, Maruti Kadam, played by Adarsh Gourav, has nearly 20,000 followers and his online name is Ala Flowpara. They come from different social backgrounds but when they meet, things start to feel special. Maruti wants to work with Avani on a project. Avani’s sister Tara, her brother-in-law Vikram, and her manager Lyra all try to stop her from getting involved, but she agrees anyway. Soon after, the two fall in love. However, they soon face reality. Avani lives in a big house that is 10,000 square feet, while Maruti comes from a poorer neighborhood in Nala Sopara near Mumbai. Despite their differences, they decide to try the relationship and go on a bike trip to Goa. The bike breaks down, and they end up staying at a scuba diving center in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. They get stuck in an abandoned, remote place and end up in a swimming pool. Things get worse when they are attacked by a crocodile. What happens next forms the rest of the story.

Tu Yaa Main Movie Story Review:  

Tu Yaa Main is based on the 2008 Thai film titled "The Pool" written by Ping Lumpraploeng.

 Himanshu Sharma's story is exciting. Abhishek Arun Bandekar's screenplay is not bad. However, the romantic parts in the first half could have been more clear. The first half's dialogues could have been more funny. But in the end, the one-liners are fun and relate well to youth.

Bejoy Nambiar is a good director.

 Since his first film, "Shaitaan" back in 2011, he has shown he knows his way around making films. In Tu Yaa Main, he takes his skills a bit further. The writing is focused on young people and Bejoy makes it even more engaging with the way it's executed. The love story has some charm, like when Maruti follows Avani's car, or when Avani talks about her parents, or when she feels comfortable in Maruti's neighborhood. It's often said that Indian films don’t do horror and jump scares well. However, Tu Yaa Main is an exception. There are scenes that will make you jump and gasp, and this experience will only make the film more exciting when seen in the cinema. The climax is very intense and the film ends on a strong note.

On the other hand, the film runs for 145 minutes, which feels a bit long for this kind of movie.

 It's clear that the creators wanted the audience to care about Avani and Maruti so that when they are stuck in the pool, the audience will root for them and feel their pain. But the love story should have started more quickly. This is because the audience comes to the theater to watch not just the protagonists, but also the crocodile. Though the crocodile appears terrifying in the beginning, it's not really involved much in the early parts. This could make some viewers feel restless as the creature's terror doesn't command attention until the break. Additionally, there are too many songs and only some of them stick with you. Lastly, some moments feel a bit strange or unconvincing.

Tu Yaa Main Movie Review Performances:  

This is Adarsh Gourav's biggest film so far, and he makes the most of it.

 He looks like the type of person you'd see in a small part of Mumbai and he steps into his role well. He does the emotional scenes really well. Shanaya Kapoor shows off her acting skills and gives a great performance. This wasn't an easy role to play, and yet she handles it well. Parul Gulati provides solid support. Amrutha Srinivasan and Rajat Kaul act according to their character's needs. Kshitee Jog, as Maruti's mother, and Rajsi Anant Kinjalaskar, as his sister Sonali, are reliable. Ansh Vikas Chopra, who plays Fabric, is highly entertaining. Rajendra Gupta, as the driver, and Parvathy Thiruvothu, who is a silent guest, leave an impression. Shrikant Yadav, as the cop Tavde, is well-casted. Sagar Muralidhar Bhandgar, as the caretaker Vasanta, and Vikram Dahiya, who also plays the Chinese food delivery guy and serves as the action director, do their part well.

Tu Yaa Main Movie Music and Other Technical Aspects:  

The songs match the film's theme, but only a few are memorable like 'Fame Us', 'Jee Liya', and 'Chandni'.

 The best song is a reworked version of 'Aankhein Chaar', which is well done with impressive remixing, visuals, and transitions. Another retro song that is nicely used in the film is 'Tum Hi Hamari Ho Manzil My Love'. Prateek Rajagopal's background music is strong and helps build fear and tension.

Remy Dalai's cinematography is quite strong.

 Special praise should also go to Phantom FX and the team behind the crocodile effects. Vikram Dahiya's action scenes look real and even a bit graphic.

Gopika Gulwadi's costumes are stylish and realistic.

 Pooja Palan's set designs are appealing. Priyank Prem Kumar's editing could have been more precise.

Tu Yaa Main Movie Review Conclusion:  

Overall, Tu Yaa Main is a decently made survival thriller that benefits from Bejoy Nambiar's competent direction, good jump scares, and solid performances by Adarsh Gourav and Shanaya Kapoor.

 However, the long runtime and slow build-up, especially before the crocodile action kicks in, reduce the film's impact. The film’s success at the box office will largely depend on word of mouth, especially from the younger audience.