India's film industry is a buzz with stellar performances, high-stakes schedules, and blockbuster re-releases. Here's a concise roundup of the latest developments:
Yash's Extended Ravana in Ramayana Part One
Contrary to early rumours of a brief cameo, Yash reportedly spent 50 days filming as Ravana in the first installment—amassing around one hour of screen time.
Origin Story Focus
Viewers can expect an in-depth look at his origin story, from demon-king coronation to mounting pride.
Sequel Preparation
Sets the stage for the sequel's epic showdown. Shooting for Part Two is slated to begin in August.
Star Coordination
Coordinating the calendars of Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sunny Deol, and Sai Pallavi.
Baahubali: The Epic - Ten Years On
Marking a decade since its debut, S.S. Rajamouli is uniting Baahubali Parts I and II into a single cinematic experience.
Arriving 31 October 2025 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. While the combined film won't stretch beyond a feature-length runtime, audiences can still anticipate nearly four hours of breathtaking visuals.
Bhansali's Love & War Face-Off
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming drama teams Ranbir Kapoor with Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt.
An intense confrontation between Ranbir and Vicky has already wrapped 100 days of shooting, with 90 more days scheduled through the end of 2025.
This commitment may delay Vicky's mythological biopic Mahavatar, based on Lord Parshuram and directed by Amar Kaushik, pushing its production into 2026.
Coolie's Unconventional Rollout
Producers of Coolie appear to be forgoing traditional teasers and trailers, instead relying on their viral dance track "Monica"—featuring Soubin Shahir—to generate buzz.
"Monica" Viral Track
Featuring Soubin Shahir's and Pooja Hedge's breakout performance
The strategy suggests that the film may premiere directly in theatres without pre-release footage.
