Dhurandhar The Revenge is unstoppable; the film was expected to break records, and yet, the trade and industry are stunned by how it's performing at the box office. On Saturday, March 21, it set a new record by collecting Rs. 100 crore in a day. On Saturday, March 21, the film created history by collecting Rs. 100 crore in a single day. And now, its dominance is being felt in the Overseas market as well, where it has managed to outgross a much-awaited Hollywood sequel.

According to a report in Deadline, Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, a highly anticipated sequel, opened with $9 million. On the other hand, Dhurandhar The Revenge collected a huge $10.5 million. Dhurandhar’s sequel was always set to open big, considering the response of the first part, which was released in December 2025. However, Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come, released by Fox Searclight Pictures, should have ideally opened bigger in foreign territories, considering the star cast (Sarah Michelle Gellar, Elijah Wood and Kathryn Newton). The fact that Dhurandhar The Revenge has gone past it only underlines the scale of its global craze.

Dhurandhar 2 brings Bahar to Bahar Cinema

Meanwhile, residents of Vile Parle East and Andheri East in Mumbai got a pleasant surprise as the popular Bahar Cinema will play four shows of Dhurandhar The Revenge on Sunday, March 22. This has never happened before since it commenced operations in November 2010.

According to an exhibition source, “Due to certain regulations of the commercial establishments in the cinema building, Bahar is allowed to play shows only after 5:00 pm. But with Dhurandhar The Revenge, they have made an exception. On Sunday, the film had four shows, at 8:00 am, 12:30 pm, 5:00 pm and 9:30 pm.”

Bollywood Hungama was the first one to report that Dhurandhar The Revenge’s post-midnight and early morning shows have been planned by several cinemas. As the film was released and went on a record-breaking spree, more theatres joined the bandwagon, probably for the first time. Kasturba Cinema in Malad hosted a 2:30 am show, while Woodland Cinemas in Virar, near Mumbai, arranged a 7:45 am screening on Sunday for eager moviegoers. Both shows were nearly sold out.

Dhurandhar The Revenge is produced by Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios and Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar of B62 Studios. It is written and directed by Aditya Dhar.

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In a significant relief for filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh, the Supreme Court of India has set aside criminal proceedings initiated against him in a copyright infringement case linked to his 2016 film Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh.

According to a report by Bar and Bench, a Bench comprising Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe observed that the complaint lacked substance and failed to establish even a basic comparison between the two works in question. The court noted that the allegations were vague and unsupported, with no clear indication of how the film resembled the complainant’s script.

The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Umesh Prasad Mehta, who alleged that his script titled Sabak had been copied for the film. He claimed to have shared his work with Ghosh in 2015. Acting on this complaint, a magistrate court in Hazaribagh had issued summons in 2018 under provisions of the Copyright Act. Later, the Jharkhand High Court declined to quash the case, stating that the matter warranted trial.

Ghosh subsequently moved the apex court, where his counsel, Senior Advocate Siddhartha Dave, argued that the complaint did not provide any material evidence demonstrating similarity between the scripts and that the proceedings were a misuse of legal process.

The Supreme Court agreed with these submissions, pointing out that both the magistrate’s summoning order and the High Court’s decision showed a lack of proper judicial consideration. It also highlighted that witness statements presented by the complainant did not establish that any part of the script had been copied.

A key factor in the ruling was the finding of the Screen Writers Association’s Dispute Settlement Committee, which had earlier concluded that there was no resemblance between the two works. The court noted that this crucial detail had not been disclosed to the magistrate at the time of issuing summons.

Additionally, the Bench underscored that Ghosh’s script for Kahaani 2 had been registered well before the complainant’s script was created, making the allegation of infringement untenable.

Reiterating that courts must guard against frivolous or malicious litigation, the apex court emphasized the need to examine surrounding circumstances in such cases to prevent misuse of criminal law. It ultimately set aside both the summoning order and the High Court’s ruling, bringing an end to the proceedings pending before the trial court.

The case was argued on behalf of Sujoy Ghosh by Senior Advocate Siddhartha Dave, assisted by a team of advocates. As for Ghosh’s 2016 thriller Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh, it is a Vidya Balan-led film that revolves around a woman living under an assumed identity while protecting a child, unfolding into a layered narrative of crime, abuse, and hidden pasts. Also starring Arjun Rampal and Jugal Hansraj in key roles, the film was expected to be a spiritual sequel to the 2012 blockbuster Kahaani.

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Eid is synonymous with Salman Khan, as over the years, the superstar has played a major role in making the festival a lucrative period. While today, actors are reaping the benefits of the date, once upon a time, it was never considered to be a festive window for Hindi films. It's Wanted followed by Dabangg that changed the tide for the same. This year is going without a Salman Khan release, but reliable sources inform that the superstar is aiming at the festive period of Eid for his next feature film.

"Salman Khan is in talks with Dil Raju and Vamshi Padilpally to plan their schedules in a way that an Eid 2027 release becomes a reality. The producer - director duo is contemplating the option, and plan to get back to Salman with a plan soon," revealed a source to Bollywood Hungama. The source further informs that the film in question is an action-packed entertainer with a strong emotional core.

"It's a pure commercial entertainer with Salman Khan playing to the gallery. Vamshi plans to present Salman in a way audiences like to see him. The pre-production is going on in full swing, and the makers aim to take the film on floors in April," the source added.

The film will be shot all across the country starting in April, and there is ample VFX work involved. All the aspects are being looked at at the moment, before they decide on announcing. The film will, however, be released in the first half of 2027, and that's a promise made by the producer to Salman.

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Singer Mangli has issued a public apology following the controversy surrounding the song ‘Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke’ from KD: The Devil. The track, featuring Nora Fatehi and Sanjay Dutt, drew criticism from viewers over its Hindi lyrics, which many described as vulgar and suggestive.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Mangli said the song has been removed from all platforms in response to public sentiment. She wrote that she sincerely apologises for the unintended mistake and acknowledged the concerns raised by audiences.

Addressing the backlash further, Mangli stated that the team has already made corrections to the lyrics. She said the intent was never to hurt anyone’s sentiments and expressed regret over the oversight. According to her statement, a revised version of the song with updated lyrics is set to be released later today.

She also assured listeners that steps have been taken to prevent such issues in the future. In her note, Mangli thanked the makers of the film and music director Arjun Janya, adding that she holds him in high regard.

The controversy around the song escalated earlier this month after audiences flagged the Hindi version for its double meanings. The lyrics were criticised for appearing to describe sexual acts before shifting to a metaphor involving an alcohol bottle. Amid the backlash, the Hindi version was taken down from YouTube.

Lyricist Raqueeb Alam had earlier stated that he did not originally write the lines but was contractually required to provide a literal translation of the Kannada lyrics penned by director Prem.

Nora Fatehi also addressed the issue, saying she had shot the song three years ago and did not understand the Kannada lyrics at the time. She further alleged that the Hindi version and certain AI-generated visuals were released without her approval.

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The Madras High Court on Wednesday passed an ad interim injunction restraining internet service providers and cable TV operators from unlawfully broadcasting Dhurandhar The Revenge ahead of its theatrical release on March 19, 2026.

Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy issued the order while hearing applications filed by Reliance Industries Limited and its media arm Jio Studios. The producers had approached the court seeking urgent protection against potential copyright infringement.

In its plea, Reliance alleged that several intermediaries, including internet service providers and cable TV operators, may illegally stream or transmit the film without authorisation. The company also submitted the certification issued by the Central Board of Film Certification, identifying it as the producer of the film.

The court noted that the film is scheduled for release on March 19 and observed that in such cases, the risk of irreparable harm is significant if interim relief is not granted. At the same time, it acknowledged that the respondents’ business interests could also be affected by such an order.

Balancing these considerations, the court directed Reliance to indemnify the respondents for any potential losses arising from the injunction. Subject to this condition, it restrained the respondents from unlawfully broadcasting or transmitting the film until April 15, 2026.

The court also issued notice to the respondents in the matter, which will next be heard on April 15.

Dhurandhar The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, is a Hindi-language spy action thriller and a sequel to the 2025 film Dhurandhar. The film stars Ranveer Singh as an undercover operative navigating the criminal and political underworld. The cast also includes Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan and Arjun Rampal.

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The all-time grosser Dhurandhar (2025) ended on a high. Viewers wondered who Bade Sahab is and most importantly, which actor would essay the role of the mysterious figure. In the months that followed, speculations arose that Emraan Hashmi or Akshay Kumar had been signed to play Bade Sahab. It has now come to light that these reports were false and its actor, Danish Iqbal, who essays the said part.

Danish Iqbal has previously worked in significant films and shows like Maharani, Aranyak, Faraaz, Aakhri Sach, Bhakshak, Haq, The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case etc. Last week, viewers saw him in the role of K C Majumdar in Prakash Jha's recently released web series, Sankalp. Like Dhurandhar, the political revenge drama was also produced by Jio Studios.

Speaking of Dhurandhar The Revenge, it is the sequel to Dhurandhar (2025), which starred Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun and others. It tells the story of an Indian who infiltrates Pakistan and shakes the political and military system. The sequel takes his story forward and also focuses on what his life was like before he entered Pakistan.

Yesterday, the music launch of Dhurandhar The Revenge, also the only event for the much-awaited film, took place at Mumbai’s NESCO in the presence of hundreds of fans. Ranveer made a dramatic entry and he told fans, “Thanks to your love, Dhurandhar reached a historic milestone. Thank you from our whole team to all the cinema-going audience.”

He added, “Dhurandhar The Revenge releases the day after tomorrow. Moviegoers not just in the country but across the world are eagerly waiting for it. Our whole team is thrilled and we are grateful to the response generated by the first part of the film. We are also so humbled by the excitement and anticipation for the second part. It's unprecedented. We are all still processing it.”

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The music launch of Dhurandhar The Revenge, also the only event for the much-awaited film, took place on March 17 at Mumbai’s NESCO in the presence of hundreds of fans. Organized by Spotify, the event was slightly marred by mismanagement, as the team failed to provide adequate passes to mediapersons, leading to some minor chaos. Thankfully, the Dhurandhar The Revenge team made up for it with their quotes and live performances.

Ranveer Singh made a dramatic entry at the very beginning and performed to the song ‘Aari Aari’, which has already become a rage. He then asked the fans, “Did you love the music of Dhurandhar Part 1? Which is your favourite song?” As fans shouted out the names of various tracks, Ranveer smiled and remarked, “Dekho, yehi toh khaas baat hai. Sab ke alag alag favourites hain.”

He then touched upon the historic box office success achieved by the first part, “Thanks to your love, Dhurandhar reached a historic milestone. Thank you from our whole team to all the cinema-going audience.”

He added, “Dhurandhar The Revenge releases the day after tomorrow. Moviegoers not just in the country but across the world are eagerly waiting for it. Our whole team is thrilled and we are grateful to the response generated by the first part of the film. We are also so humbled by the excitement and anticipation for the second part. It's unprecedented. We are all still processing it.”

Ranveer continued, “We are here today for the music launch and to celebrate Shashwat Sachdev. This unstoppable fireball juggernaut of a talent. He's just too good.”

He further stated, “I have had the great honour of being in the studio with him. He is one of a kind. He's going to go down in history as one of the greats and he's just getting started!”

He also said, “Shashwat ne dono filmon mein apni jaan daal di. The music became the jaan of this film. Be it the title track, ‘Lutt Le Gaya’, ‘Ez-Ez’, ‘Naal Nachna’ – look at the versatility in just one album! There’s a song for every mood. Everywhere I go, people tell me, ‘We are only listening to Dhurandhar music’. College jaao, gym jaao; jahan jao, wahaan Dhurandhar ke gaane baj rahe hai. Nothing can be more gratifying for us artistes.”

Towards the end, he said, “It’s a big evening for me. Thank you for being here. I am too happy to be with you all!” He signed off by exclaiming, “Ab Indian cinema ka mustakbil Dhurandhar The Revenge tay karega!”

His co-star Sara Arjun added, “Thank you for all the love and encouragement that you have given Dhurandhar and me. Aaj jo Dhurandhar bani hai, woh sirf aapki wajah se bani hai. I’ll always maintain that asli Dhurandhar aur sabse bada Dhurandhar hamari audience hai!”

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On March 17, 2026, Prime Video announced its upcoming Prime Original movie, Mess. This comedy marks the second collaboration between the streaming service and HRX Films (a division of FilmKraft Productions, following the announcement of the thriller series Storm. Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under the banner of HRX Films along with Rajesh A Krishnan's Soda Films Lab, Mess is directed by Krishnan. The original screenplay for the film was written by American writer Paul Soter, and the adapted screenplay and dialogue were written by Kapil Sawant. Mess tells the story about a motley group of robbers, who, upon invading the family house of a man with OCD, slowly realise it’s not the family but them who need to survive this night-long standoff.

“A key marker of a good story is if it takes you by surprise and keeps you entertained throughout. With Mess, we have a story that not only does that but makes you laugh at every step,” said Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of Originals, Prime Video India. “The movie has a refreshingly original premise and a unique set of delightful characters. Hrithik and Eshaan, through HRX Films, bring a strong creative instinct and a genuine passion for storytelling, and after Storm, we are delighted to deepen our partnership further with this film. Rajesh A Krishnan is brilliant in this genre, and Mess has all the makings of a film that we believe will be loved by audiences in India and across the world.”

"Storm marked the start of something special with Prime Video, and Mess feels like a natural next step for us at HRX Films," said producer Hrithik Roshan. "Our partnership with Prime Video has allowed us to explore bold, innovative storytelling, and this project embodies that spirit perfectly. Rajesh brings a distinctive voice both as a producer and director, with a rare ability to blend comedy with compelling narratives. His creative vision for Mess has been extraordinary from the start. As production ramps up, Eshaan and I are beyond excited by the potential of this project. We believe this film will resonate with audiences who appreciate fresh, unconventional stories that push the boundaries of the genre."

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Speaking about this upcoming project, Krishnan, whose filmmaking credits include movies and series known for their comedic sensibilities, said, “Developing Mess alongside Kapil has been a truly rewarding experience – it has been great to collaborate with him once again. The world of this film is a thrilling amalgamation of comedy and chaos, and unusual enough to keep one on the edge of their seats. This film has been a creatively fulfilling and collaborative experience. Hrithik and Eshaan have brought their expertise and conviction to the film, and together, we have a dream cast to work with. As we move to production, I am grateful for all the support from HRX Films and Prime Video and convinced that the film has found the right home."

As the film gears up for production, more details will be unveiled soon.

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Actor Salman Khan recently announced a significant update to his upcoming war drama, revealing its new title as Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace. The project was earlier known as Battle of Galwan, and the revised name points to a noticeable shift in tone and messaging.

Directed by Apoorva Lakhia, the film is inspired by the 2020 India-China military clash in the Galwan Valley. Salman Khan will portray late Colonel Bikumalla Santosh Babu in the film, which initially began shooting in Ladakh in September 2025 and was close to completion by December the same year.

However, the project is currently undergoing extensive changes. According to a Mid-Day report, the team has been reshooting portions of the film in Mumbai since February 2026, with nearly 40 days of additional work planned. The revised schedule includes filming new sequences aimed at reshaping the narrative.

One of the notable additions is a Chinese-language song, which will be composed by Himesh Reshammiya. The song is expected to be filmed featuring Salman Khan once it is finalised and recorded.

The changes are reportedly influenced by evolving geopolitical circumstances. Reportedly, the makers revisited the film’s approach in light of a cautious easing in relations between India and China. Given the sensitivity surrounding the Galwan conflict, the team is said to have opted for a narrative that places greater emphasis on themes of peace, harmony and the human cost of war, rather than focusing solely on the conflict itself.

With its revised title, additional scenes and new thematic direction, Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace seems to be shaping up differently from its original conception.

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Filmmaker Prakash Jha is bringing back Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif in a sequel to his 2010 hit Raajneeti.

“And like the first Raajneeti, the second part will also be based on the Mahabharat,” said Prakash Jha whose new series Sankalp on the arrogance and corruption in the educational system of Bihar is resonating on the OTT platform.

Jha said, “The script for Raajneeti 2 is finally ready. And the time is ripe for the sequel to Raajneeti. There is so much more story to tell than what we have seen so far.”

Raajneeti 2 is expected to have the same stellar cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif (who has been on a long maternity leave and this would be her comeback), Ajay Devgn, Nana Patekar, Arjun Rampal, Manoj Bajpayee and Naseeruddin Shah.

Raajneeti had created history on many counts. Katrina, earlier known for her glamour alone, had played a character resembling Sonia Gandhi and she was fully committed to getting it right.

Prakash Jha just can't stop preening over the fact that his Raajneeti featured the maximum number of National Award winners in its cast. “It was Ranbir I was most hopeful about. I hoped, in fact, I was pretty certain he would win the National Award for his performance.” Ranbir played an US-educated scion of a political dynasty who had to reluctantly return home to shoulder his family's duties.

Said Jha, “This film took Ranbir to another level. In fact, everyone was outstanding in the film. And why not? I had a line-up of National Award winners in the cast, from Naseeruddin Shah and Nana Patekar to Manoj Bajpai and Ajay Devgan.”

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