Ballu is back! Sanjay Dutt announces Khalnayak Returns; teaser gets massive response at launch event

Actor-producer Sanjay Dutt's Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aksha Kamboj, who is the Executive Chairperson of Aspect Global (Aspect Entertainment), invited the media to a special event to announce their first joint venture. The project had been kept secret until now, and during the event, it was finally revealed as the sequel to one of Dutt's most popular films, Khalnayak (1993), which is now called KhalNayak Returns.

The event started with Aksha Kamboj talking about her production company and its connection with Sanjay Dutt.

 She then asked the audience to focus on the screen.

A few minutes later, the intro teaser for KhalNayak Returns was shown.

 The journalists responded with a lot of enthusiasm and applause. Sanjay Dutt looked very stylish, and the use of the famous Khalnayak music added to the excitement.

PVR INOX Executive Director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli reveals plans for Cannes 2026, Hollywood slate and why India is now too big to ignore; opens up on Dhurandhar The Revenge hitting Rs. 100 cr mark in a single day: “It was a pleasant surprise…”

The last quarter of the previous financial year ended on a positive note for the exhibition industry, thanks to the success of films like Border 2 and Dhurandhar The Revenge. The first quarter of this financial year has also started well. As India's largest multiplex chain, PVR INOX Ltd is leading this positive phase. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, the company's Executive Director, is feeling hopeful. The company is not just showing films but also distributing many local and Hollywood movies through PVR INOX Pictures. The financial year started with the release of The Drama, an acclaimed film starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.

The company has an exciting list of films coming up, like Hokum (May 8 or May 15), Tuner (May 29), Furious (June 12), The Invite (June 26), I Want Your Sex (July 31), Mutiny (August 21), Hunger Games: Sunrise On The Reaping (November 26), Wife And Dog (date not yet finalized), Musk (date not yet finalized), and the Japanese anime ChaO (date not yet finalized).

 The Hindi films being distributed include Ek Din (May 1), Aakhri Sawal (May 8), Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (May 22; certain territories), Raftaar (July 24), and Gabru (date not yet finalized). In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli talked about current trends in the exhibition industry, upcoming films, and more.

How has the current quarter been so far, and what are your expectations for the films coming to cinemas in the next two months?

The first quarter started on a very positive note.

 The release of Dhurandhar The Revenge in April was a boost. Bhooth Bangla did decent business, grossing over 100 crores at the box office in India. We released The Drama, which made about 5 crores GBOC all India. It's a small number but big for an independent film, which is what PVR INOX Pictures does. Michael also did well, and Project Hail Mary performed exceptionally well worldwide and in India as well.

According to our targets, we may not have a blockbuster April, but it will be a good one.

 However, May has a big lineup. Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, looks funny. Varun Dhawan's Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is also promising. The film everyone is talking about in the office is Raja Shivaji, which releases on May 1, along with The Devil Wears Prada 2 and Ek Din. We also have many regional films coming out. Patriot is a big one, which also comes out on May 1.

June looks great with a great lineup of films.

 Toxic is something to watch out for. We have Chand Mera Dil, Cocktail 2, Main Vaapas Aunga, Disclosure Day, etc., in this quarter that should bring audiences to cinemas.

PVR INOX released Dhurandhar The Revenge in certain circuits, and the film has become an all-time grosser.

 It also collected more than 100 crores in a single day, a feat it managed on two consecutive days. Did this come as a surprise, or was it expected?

It is hard to say.

 The buzz was always there, as the first part had done very well and created a lot of conversation. That is what makes a movie popular. So, it was a pleasant surprise that it performed the way it did. We knew it would do well, but we didn't know it would beat the first part. I am glad it did.

You recently attended the 76th Berlin International Film Festival and will also be attending the 79th Cannes Film Festival in May 2026.

 What motivates you to attend these festivals?

We have been doing this for 20 years now.

 We have been visiting not just Berlin and Cannes, but also AFM, the American Film Market in Los Angeles, where we buy international independent films. About 20 years ago, we noticed a gap—several independent studios like Miramax, New Line Cinema, and others didn't release their films in India. That's when we started PVR INOX Pictures and decided to acquire the rights to such films and distribute them in India. This has been going on for two decades now.

At these markets, we also get to watch films that we eventually buy.

 I watched The Drama in Berlin, along with other films. I also saw Hokum, which we bought from Neon and will release in May. We also have the rights to release The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde. It has a great cast, including Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. It will come out on June 26.

In short, film festivals are where we meet many independent film companies, nearly 40 of them.

 We also meet Japanese companies because we distribute a lot of anime films. We are also interested in releasing films in French, Spanish, and other European languages because the world is now language-agnostic. We value good cinema, regardless of its language. We bought some great films in Berlin and look forward to watching and acquiring a lot of exciting films in Cannes as well, like we do every year.

Toxic BTS goes viral: Hollywood action director JJ Perry calls working with Yash and Geetu Mohandas an ‘honor’

The buzz around *Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups* keeps growing, thanks to Hollywood action director JJ Perry who shared behind-the-scenes moments from the film featuring lead star Yash and director Geetu Mohandas. His post has given fans a closer look at how the movie is being made.

Perry posted photos from the set and shared his heartfelt thoughts about working with the cast and crew.

 He wrote, “What an honor it was to work with the whole cast and crew on *Toxic*… Gotta send a big thanks to @thenameisyash, an incredibly talented actor with the best beard in the business! And a kind, generous person who I’m proud to call a friend. And of course the amazing Director @geetu_mohandas I had so much fun working with her and her team. Shout out to her Director of Photography, Rajeev Ravi!! I can’t wait for this one to come out!!! Fasten your seatbelts!!!”

Director Geetu Mohandas also responded to the post, hinting at the film’s scale and intensity.

 She wrote, “The pleasure is all mine JJ.. The kind of collaboration that leaves dents in the frame and smoke in the air. Can't wait for the world to get hit by what we made.”

Earlier, Yash had spoken about the film’s action design during CinemaCon 2026.

 He discussed the creative vision behind the sequences and said, “Action today—you’ve seen all sorts of action. What I believe is, with the scale and intensity, there should be something unique about each sequence… a different style, a different form. Action should be visceral—you should feel the pain,” suggesting that the film aims to deliver a more immersive action experience.

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, *Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups* is backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations.

 The film features an ensemble cast including Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. It is set for a worldwide theatrical release on June 4, 2026.

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 Movie Review: GINNY WEDSS SUNNY 2 suffers due to an insipid script

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 Review {1.5/5} & Review Rating  

Star Cast: Avinash Tiwary, Medha Shankr  

Director: Prasshant Jha  

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 Movie Review Synopsis:  

GINNY WEDSS SUNNY 2 is the story of a couple in distress.

 Shivansh Chaturvedi, also known as Sunny, lives in Rishikesh with his father Ram Sevak, his brother Parshuram or Pintu, his sister-in-law Sarika, and his tenant and friend Rudranarayan D'Costa. Sunny is uneducated and was framed in a fake case, which makes it hard for him to find a girlfriend in Rishikesh. Meanwhile, Geetanjali Goenka, also known as Ginny, lives in Delhi with her mother Neelu. She was engaged to a man named Vikram, but the engagement broke off. She is still dealing with the heartbreak and is meeting potential grooms, but hasn't found the right one. Sunny publishes an ad in a newspaper's matrimonial section, which catches Ginny and her mother's attention. They visit Sunny's family, and everything seems to work out. Sunny and Ginny get married, but both have lied to each other and their families. The rest of the story follows what happens after that.

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 Movie Story Review:  

Prasshant Jha's story is weak, but it could have been a decent entertainer.

 However, his screenplay doesn't help hide the weaknesses in the story. It feels like a mix of TANU WEDS MANU [2011] and BADRINATH KI DULHANIA [2017]. The dialogues are okay, but some one-liners seem outdated and might not appeal to today's audience.

Prasshant Jha's direction isn't great.

 On the plus side, he has made the film in a commercial way and shot it in the beautiful locations of Uttarakhand. Some scenes are nice, like when Ginny and Sunny first meet, when Ginny is impressed that Sunny didn't ask her awkward questions, or when Ram Sevak and Pintu call Sunny at night.

On the downside, most of the jokes don't land.

 The scene where chaos breaks out in the Chaturvedi household when Neelu calls is embarrassing. Several developments feel forced to move the story forward and don't work well. Ginny is portrayed as a modern girl, but she meets Sunny once and agrees to marry him. The way the makers show misunderstandings between the couple through a song at the start of the second half is childish. It's also funny that Sunny didn't know a certain video of his was deleted from YouTube a long time ago. Anyone who went through that kind of trauma would have wanted to know if the video was still online. In a pre-climax scene, Ginny and Sunny get on the wrong bus and end up stuck in Haridwar. Their destination is Rishikesh, which is just a 40-45 minute drive away. Sunny could have called his family and they would have picked him up. Instead, they look for hotels to stay the night. While the makers wanted to show Ginny and Sunny spending time together and getting closer, they should have made them get stuck in a place like Meerut instead of Haridwar. These kinds of details make the movie less enjoyable.

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 Movie Review Performances:  

Avinash Tiwary gives a sincere performance and acts as per the script.

 Medha Shankr is attractive and gives another solid performance after her role in 12TH FAIL [2023]. Sudhir Pande, Vishwanath Chatterjee, and Nayani Dixit all support the film well. Rohit Chaudhary is entertaining and adds some laughs, though his character's ending is silly. Lillete Dubey is dependable as always. Gopi Bhalla, who plays Sugriv Uncle, overacts. Govind Namdeo, who plays Ayodhya Prakash, is okay. The actor who plays the heartbroken tea seller, Smriti Ka Piyush Chaiwala, is funny. In a better film, this character might have had a bigger impact.

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 movie music and other technical aspects:  

The music is okay.

 â€˜Chhaap Tilak’ is the best song of the album. ‘Bad Luck Kharab’ and other songs don't make much impact. Amar Mohile's background score is functional.

Archit Patel's cinematography is appealing, and Sachin Khate's production design is attractive.

 Nidhi Yasha's costumes are realistic for the supporting characters and stylish for Avinash Tiwary and Medha Shankr. Bunty Nagi's editing is fine.

Ginny Wedss Sunny 2 Movie Review Conclusion:  

Overall, GINNY WEDSS SUNNY 2 suffers due to an insipid script, forced developments, and silly goings-on.

 The film was released with minimal awareness and will face a tough time at the box office.

Pati Patni Aur Woh Do worldwide distribution rights sold to Zee Studios for Rs. 35 crores

Ayushmann Khurrana is collaborating with Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, and Wamiqa Gabbi in the comedy heist film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, directed by Mudassar Aziz. The teaser for the movie was released earlier in the week, followed by the song, which has already created a lot of excitement among moviegoers. The film is set to release on May 15, 2026. Bollywood Hungama has some exclusive and exciting information about the film's distribution deal.

According to reliable sources, T Series Production is handling the global release through Zee Studios.

 "Zee Studios has acquired the worldwide distribution rights of Pati Patni Aur Woh Do for a sum of Rs. 35 crores. While the all India rights have been valued at Rs. 27 crores, the overseas rights have been sold for Rs. 8 crores," a trade source shared with Bollywood Hungama.

It is understood that Zee Studios is planning a wide global release for the film, and discussions regarding the screening are already underway.

 "It's a solo release and a family entertainer. The exhibitors are also excited to show the film in their theaters. The deal is fair, and the distributors will break even on a business of Rs. 65 crores in India," the source added.

Ramayana takes over CinemaCon 2026: Namit Malhotra and Yash put Indian epic on global stage

Indian cinema made a big impact at CinemaCon 2026 as the much-anticipated film Ramayana was shown on a global stage. Producer Namit Malhotra and actor Yash were there to represent the grand mythological story at the important event, which helped build more excitement for the film’s worldwide release.

Ramayana takes over CinemaCon 2026: Namit Malhotra and Yash bring Indian epic to global stage  

The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is being made as a two-part movie.

 It is supported by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios and the 8-time Oscar-winning VFX company DNEG, along with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. Already, it is being talked about as one of the biggest Indian films in a while, with big production and plans to go global.

Sharing moments from CinemaCon 2026, the movie team posted online, “At CinemaCon, continuing the journey of #Ramayana.”

 The message got a lot of attention on the internet, with fans happy to see the film at the event with other major international movies.

A recent look at Rama had already started a lot of discussion because of its big visuals, amazing VFX, sound design, and first look at the film’s world.

 With its presence at CinemaCon, it seems the makers are trying to make Ramayana a big worldwide movie event.

The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, has a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita.

 Yash plays King Ravana, while Sunny Deol is Lord Hanuman. Ravie Dubey is Lakshman. The cast also includes Amitabh Bachchan, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Kunal Kapoor, and others in important roles.

With such a big group of actors, the movie has become one of the most talked-about upcoming Hindi films.

 People in the industry are eager to see how the makers will present one of India’s most respected stories to modern audiences without losing its deep emotions and spiritual meaning.

Ramayana will be shown in IMAX worldwide.

 Part 1 is set for Diwali 2026, and Part 2 will come out in Diwali 2027. As the excitement keeps growing, the film’s appearance at CinemaCon 2026 shows its plan to reach audiences outside India and become a major global event.

Akshay Kumar proves again with Bhooth Bangla: Utility is the new superstardom

This method serves as a tool for highlighting scarcity, delays, and aura. However, Akshay Kumar stands out for a completely different reason: he is useful. Not in a minor or declining manner, but in the traditional sense of a superstar. He is the kind of star who can still drive theatrical releases, energize familiar genres, evoke nostalgia, assure exhibitors, and connect with family audiences without needing to rely on gimmicks. That said, the real challenge lies with the cement and gravel—materials that are doing well in theatres at this time, making the timing of this conversation especially fitting.

The issue is that Bollywood today is overly fixated on coolness and fails to recognize the value of utility.

 We are living in an era where many stars are marketed through distance, carefully curated appearances, selective output, and a consistent effort to appear premium. Akshay has never fully aligned with this approach. His image has always been grounded in action—working, shooting, promoting, releasing, and moving forward. Perhaps that is why parts of the internet often struggle to romanticize him. There is no elaborate mythology to untangle. There is simply a man who shows up, delivers, and keeps the machinery running.

This model may not be trendy, but it holds immense value.

 A star who can still navigate comedy, mainstream entertainment, ensemble films, and legacy-driven crowd-pleasers is not a relic. He is the infrastructure of Hindi cinema. Akshay represents this for the industry. He is not merely an actor with recall value; he is a practical asset to a business that often treats practicality as beneath prestige. As the entertainment market becomes more fragmented, the reliability of such a star becomes increasingly valuable.

Even Akshay’s own public discussion of his work ethic supports this perspective.

 His schedule is built on planning, discipline, and thorough script preparation. Most of his films complete quickly because he arrives prepared. What others dismiss as volume is, in his view, a result of process, not carelessness.

That is where Akshay’s relevance becomes even more intriguing.

 He can anchor a release calendar, revive a familiar comedic space, and keep returning to the kind of Hindi mainstream that large sections of the audience still instinctively understand. This is not a lesser form of stardom—it is a more useful one.

Perhaps that is Akshay Kumar’s real edge in 2026.

 He is no longer seeking approval from the loudest voices on the internet. Instead, he is doing something more strategic: staying valuable in an industry that often confuses mystique with significance. Coolness is fleeting. Utility endures. And in Bollywood, survival has always been the most underrated strength of all.