India's film scene is buzzing with high-stakes teasers, ambitious productions, and industry firsts. Here's a roundup of the latest headlines:
Ramayana vs. Dhurandhar
The Ramayana introduction teaser made waves overnight: producer Namit Malhotra's company, Prime Focus Limited, saw its share price jump 30%, lifting its market cap past ₹1,000 crore.
Reports also suggest Ranbir Kapoor will invest around ₹20 crore, and the film's posters have even lit up Times Square.
Yet Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar first look outperformed Ramayana in view count—45 million views to Ramayana's 15 million—earning it a spot among Indian cinema's most-watched announcement videos. In likes, however, Ramayana leads with 500K compared to Dhurandhar's 450K, making it the most-liked Bollywood announcement after Jawan.
Dhurandhar's Unscheduled Mishaps
On-set reports claim six separate incidents disrupted Dhurandhar's shoot, though the producers insist filming remains on track.
A fan‑shot video from the village of Khera in Ludhiana shows Ranveer Singh filming key scenes under director Aditya Dhar. Dressed in all black—with long hair, a beard, and kohl‑lined eyes—he’s seen stretching on a rooftop and later waving to a large crowd that gathered to watch him shoot. A Pakistani flag briefly appears in the frame, sparking confusion online.
Here's hoping no further delays derail this highly anticipated action drama.
Mahavatar Narasimha 3D Animation Debut
The first trailer for the 3D animated Mahavatar Narasimha (from Hombale Studios - the studio behind K.G.F., Salaar and Kantara) demonstrates strong voice dubbing but uneven animation quality.
With no budget details released, fans are left wondering whether its visual ambition outstrips its funding.
Aamir Khan's Mahabharata Film Series
Aamir Khan is set to begin filming his own Mahabharata adaptation in August 2025, planning it as a multi-part series.
Given the epic's scope, a single movie simply won't suffice.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Aamir explained:
My ambition is to continue telling stories that touch our hearts. The one other
ambition I have, on which I am hoping to start work this year, is working on the
Mahabharat. That's one of my biggest ambitions. Fingers crossed, I am hoping to
start this year. It will take a while because just the writing process will take a
few years.
War 2 Hype & Rumored Cameos
With principal photography wrapped, Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani have been sharing their excitement online—complete with a celebratory cake-cutting alongside director Ayan Mukerji and choreographer Bosco Martis.
Rumors even hint at a post-credit cameo from Salman Khan to kick off a new spy universe.
Salman Khan Preps Battle of Galwan
Salman is deep in action rehearsals for Battle of Galwan, confirmed by a behind-the-scenes clip from director Apoorva Lakhia.
Chitrangada Singh is tipped to co-star, and Himesh Reshammiya will score the film.
