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119 days ago

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Aamir Khan Provides Update On His Dream Project 'Mahabharata'

Mumbai, April 22 - Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been trying to bring the epic historical tale Mahabharata on the big screen for a long time, and after years of planning, the actor is planning to start working on it by this year itself.## During the latest interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the Dangal star provided some updates on his dream project, which he will take on as a producer and is likely to act. Setting his sights on the film that he calls one of his big ambitions, AK said that he hopes to start work on it this year.## The actor-filmmaker further revealed that the project will be made in multiple parts, and when asked about the director, he refused to give names but confirmed that it may be directed by multiple directors as he plans to film all the parts simultaneously. ## Aamir clarified that the writing process of the movie will take a couple of years before they take it to the floors. It is said that the actor's Mahabharata project will be mounted on a massive budget of over 1000 crores and will be made on a large scale, unlike any other Indian film.## Meanwhile, Aamir is gearing up for the release of his much-awaited comedy drama Sitaare Zameen Par, which is the Hindi adaptation of the Spanish film Champions (2018). Directed by R. S. Prasanna, it is scheduled to be released on June 20 this year. He also has played a cameo role in director Lokesh Kanagaraj and superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie, which is scheduled for August 14 release in multiple parts.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

562 days ago

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Shahid Kapoor Sets Up Three Films After 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya'

Mumbai, February 4 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for the release of romantic-comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah. Billed as an impossible love story, the movie has Kriti Sanon as the female lead and it is scheduled to release on February 9. ## After TBMAUJ, Shahid Kapoor will be seen in Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews' cop action thriller Deva. Produced by Roy Kapur Films in association with Zee Studios, Deva is said to be the official remake of the Malayalam movie Mumbai Police. Shahid plays a police officer while Pooja Hegde is the female lead. It will be hitting theatres on October 11 this year. ## Besides the confirmed TBMAUJ and Deva, the Kabir Singh star has reportedly locked two more films. It is said that Shahid will be headlining Pooja Entertainment's epic film based on Mahabharata. The actor will be playing the role of great warrior Ashwatthama who was the son of Guru Dronacharya and had received the boon of immortality from Lord Shiva himself. ## The yet-to-be-announced film will reportedly be directed by Kannada filmmaker Sachin Ravi, known for directing Rakshit Shetty's action adventure, Avane Srimannarayana (2019). The movie is expected to start filming in August this year for a grand 2025 release in multiple languages. ## According to the latest reports, Shahid is also in advanced talks with the OMG 2 director Amit Rai for a historical action drama film based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It will be produced by Ashwin Varde under his banner Wakaoo Films and a top studio is expected to come on board for the same. The shoot timeline is not known yet.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

619 days ago

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Shahid Kapoor's Character Details In Pooja Entertainment's Mythological Epic Revealed

Mumbai, December 9 - Earlier this year, it was reported that Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor would be headlining Pooja Entertainment's mythological film based on the epic Mahabharata. Kannada filmmaker Sachin Ravi, known for directing Rakshit Shetty's action adventure, "Avane Srimannarayana" (2019), was said to be roped in to direct this magnum opus. ## Now, according to a report by Peepingmoon.com, Shahid Kapoor will be playing the role of great warrior Ashwatthama. He was the son of Guru Dronacharya and had received the boon of immortality from Lord Shiva himself. Shahid is said to have signed on to the film and will undergo intense physical training to embody the character of Ashwatthama. ## It is said that Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani of Pooja Entertainment have been on this ambitious project since early this year and putting their efforts into making this film a visual wonder and something that has never been attempted before in Indian cinema. ## The film is currently being written and is expected to go on floors by August 2024 and have a grand release by 2025. The other details about the film are not known yet and are expected to be made official with the announcement of the film soon. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

668 days ago

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Vivek Agnihotri Announces A 3-Part Film 'Parva' On Epic 'Mahabharata'

Mumbai, October 21 - National award-winning filmmaker, Vivek Agnihotri has announced his next film, titled Parva: An Epic Tale Of Dharma, based on the epic Mahabharata. Agnihotri will be adapting the best-selling novel Parva, written by Padma Bhushan Dr SL Bhyrappa, to bring the epic historical tale to the big screens.## The film will be made in 3-parts and it will be produced by Pallavi Joshi under the banner of I AM Buddha. The novel, Parva is considered a masterpiece of masterpieces, and the film will tell about whether Mahabharata is a history of mythology.## The details about the cast and crew will be announced soon. The script will be written by Vivek Agnihotri with Prakash Belawadi. ## What is PARVA? Watch. pic.twitter.com/E91Zo1PLbB— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) October 21, 2023 ## Vivek Agnihotri last directed India's first bio-science film "The Vaccine War", based on India's homemade COVID-19 vaccine and the struggle faced by scientists during its making. The movie, however, couldn't repeat the box office success of Agnihotri's last year's directorial "The Kashmir Files", and ended up as a flop. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

771 days ago

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Blockbuster Filmmaker SS Rajamouli May Start 'Mahabharata' After Mahesh Babu's Next

Hyderabad, July 10 - Blockbuster filmmaker SS Rajamouli is working on the script of his next film starring Mahesh Babu in the lead. The script, which is being written by Rajamouli's writer father V. Vijayendra Prasad, will soon be completed. ## After Mahesh Babu's film, tentatively titled "SSMB29", Rajamouli may start his dream project which is the cinematic adaptation of the epic "Mahabharat". Writer V. Vijayendra Prasad teased a couple of big projects of SSR in a recent interview. ## The writer said that Babu's film will be much bigger and better than "RRR" which was released last year and made SSR and actors Jr. NTR and Ram Charan global sensations. Vijayendra Prasad in an earlier interview said that they leaving an open ending climax of "SSMB29" to turn it into a franchise. ## SSR has time and again said that Mahabharata is his dream project and will need more movie experience to bring it into reality. Now, Vijayendra Prasad said that Mahabharata may very well be SSR's next project immediately after "SSMB29", and for which there is still enough time to ponder with. ## The "Baahubali" filmmaker previously said that "Mahabharata" is such a big project that can be made into 10 feature films but he needs to direct more films before turning his focus on the epic. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

831 days ago

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SS Rajamouli Shares His 10-Films Dream Plan For Epic Mahabharat

Mumbai, May 11 - Maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli has established himself as one of the biggest Indian filmmakers, and with each passing film, he is reaching new highs. Rajamouli's last film "RRR" gave him international acclaim and now, he is making sure his upcoming films are on the international standards.## At the time when he is focussing on learning bigger things in filmmaking, Rajamouli reveals once again that each learning is taking him closer to his dream project, which is epic Mahabharat. The "Baahubali" filmmaker has often spoken about the making of Mahabharat, and now, he elaborates things further. ## During a recent event, Rajamouli said that "If I get to the point of making Mahabharat, it would take me a year or more just to read the versions of Mahabharat that are available in the country. At present, I can only assume that it would be a 10-part film".## He further said that bringing this epic to life is the ultimate goal of his career and with each passing film, he is getting closer to his dream. "Every film I make, I feel that I'm learning something to ultimately make Mahabharat. So that's my dream and every step is towards that", he added.## On the work front, Rajamouli is currently working on the script of his next which is with superstar Mahesh Babu. It is said to be a jungle adventure film and is expected to start shooting later this year. ## Stay tuned...

Tollywood

1067 days ago

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SS Rajamouli Stresses On The Importance of Making Films On 'Ramayana' And 'Mahabharata'

Toronto, September 17 - India's maverick filmmaker SS Rajamouli has stressed the importance of making films by taking the essence of Hindu epics Ramayan, and Mahabharat to make the film industry strong. ## The RRR director, during the press interaction at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival, said that there is a lot of emotional drama and action in the aforementioned epics and the movies on them can go beyond boundaries. ## Speaking highly about the Telugu film industry, Rajamouli said that Tollywood out of all other film industries has made more films by taking the essence of "Ramayana" and "Mahabharata". ## He further said that if the Telugu industry continues to make more films on these epics, then it needn't be restricted to only Telugu people and can go beyond the state and the country. ## Giving the example of his path-breaking film series Baahubali, Rajamouli said that it was the film that broke all barriers, and then slowly people started realizing that the Indian film industry is not all about Bollywood, but there are other industries, particularly the Tollywood. ## Lately, Bollywood too seems to have realized the importance of making films on "Ramayana" and "Mahabharta" which provide wholesome larger-than-life experiences. Currently in theaters, "Brahmastra" is based on Ancient Indian Astras, and the audience is loving it. Going forward, there are "Ram Setu" and "Adipurush", which are based on "Ramayana" while a couple of Bollywood films on "Mahabharta" are also in development. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1069 days ago

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Firoz Nadiadwala's 'Mahabharat' To Be Released In 20 Languages Worldwide

Mumbai, September 15 - A couple of days, it was reported that producer Firoz Nadiadwala has been working on bringing epic Mahabharta to the big screen. The report claimed that he is looking to cast some of the biggest names in Bollywood cinema and is planning to take it on floors by 2024. ## Now, according to the latest reports, the producer is indeed working on this epic project and it will be released in 20 languages worldwide as he wants to make Indian cinema's first Pan world movie. According to Pinkvilla, "the core star-cast of the film will comprise of Indian actors but the technical team will boast of international names". ## The report has claimed that one of the insiders has seen the pre-production aspects of Nidiawala's film and claims that this would be the biggest Indian film to date. "The screenplay has been devised as per multiple technical facets based on their role. Every department will have a script as per their responsibility". ## As reported earlier, it will be shot in 5D with an estimated budget of Rs 700 crore. "Mahabharat will go on floors by 2024 and hit the big screen by December 2025. While it will be high on VFX, the stunts will do done with real weapons and set up", claims the report. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1071 days ago

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'Hera Pheri' Producer Firoz Nadiadwala To Produce A Mega Budget 5D Film On Mahabharat?

Mumbai, September 13 - A couple of days ago, Disney Plus Hotstar announced the live-action series adaptation of epic Mahabhart and confirmed that it will be premiered in 2024. Now, according to the latest reports, producer Firoz Nadiadwala is also separately working on Mahabharta for feature film adaptation. ## Mahabharta has always been in the media headlines as many filmmakers have tried to adapt it for the big screen, however, it could never get off the ground. According to Bollywood Hungama, producer Firoz Nadiadwala, who has produced films like Hera Pheri and Welcome, has finally decided to make a film on Mahabharta.## The report says that the producer has started work on Mahabharat and aims to make it the most visually stunning film ever in Indian cinema. The post-production will take a couple of years more and reportedly, it will go on floors by 2025. The report further said that the budget for the movie is expected to be more than Rs. 700 crores.## It is said that the "Mahabharta" movie will be the first Indian film to be shot in 5D! It's expected to be so novel and exciting that audiences would throng the cinema halls in hordes worldwide, and not just in India. Actors like Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Paresh Rawal, Nana Patekar, Anil Kapoor, etc. are being considered to feature in the film. ## To date, only one film has been made on the epic Mahabharata in India, which was released 57 years ago in 1965. Interestingly, it was produced by Firoz Nadiadwala's father A.G. Nadiadwala, and now, after nearly 6 decades, his son attempting to revisit this epic. ## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

1074 days ago

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Disney Plus Hotstar Announces Adaptation of Epic 'Mahabharata'

Mumbai, September 10 - Disney+ Hotstar, the video streaming platform owned by Walt Disney, has announced the adaptation of the epic Mahabharata at the D23 Expo. Disney has collaborated with Mythoverse Studios and Allu Entertainment to bring this ambitious project to the screens. ## Gaurav Banerjee, head of content and development, Disney+ Hotstar and HSM (Hindi-speaking market) entertainment network, Disney Star said the show, whose cast is still being worked out, will launch in 2024 and will be co-produced by Mantena, Mythoversestudios, and Allu Entertainment.## Disney Plus Hotstar took to Twitter and announced the show by releasing concept art pictures. ## pic.twitter.com/e2MALsHbR5— Disney+ Hotstar (@DisneyPlusHS) September 10, 2022 ## Disney has 221 million paid subscribers globally, out of which, Hotstar makes up around 58 million, Disney said. The service is known as Hotstar only in India, Indonesia, and some other Asian markets. Disney+Hotstar is expected to get a boost in subscribers with "Mahabharata". ## "Our philosophy for our D2C services is that there is no one size fits all. While all of our global brands such as Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars are available across our different platforms, we understand that some of them may not resonate as well with local audiences in certain markets", said Rebecca Campbell, chairman, of international content and operations at Walt Disney. ## Disney is looking at content white spaces, Campbell said, or in other words, trying to come up with local stories with talent that is familiar. "We try to come up with something that will work locally and then see if the stories can travel". ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1494 days ago

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Filmmaker Madhu Mantena To Create Mytho-Verse, First Film To Take Place In Treta Yuga

Mumbai, July 17, 2021: Filmmaker Madhu Mantena is planning to take the Indian cinema to the next level, and his vision can't get a better and bigger start then kicking off with Indian mythological tales. The filmmaker on Thursday (July 15) announced that he is working on India's first cinematic universe based on Indian history and Mythology. ## Taking to his Instagram handle, Mantena shared a tinted red abstract photo that has a god and demon in it. The photo has 'Stories of Indian mythology' and 'Mythoverse' written on it. While sharing the photo he wrote, "Working on India's first cinematic universe based on Indian history and Mythology .. Our first film begins in Treta Yuga. 1.8 billion years have passed in this Kalpa so far..."## Meanwhile, Mantena recently opened up about his plans to make two epics, 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharata'. While he is well aware that other filmmakers are also working on Indian epics, Mantena has promised a unique, world-class experience for all the viewers with regards to 'Ramayana', 'Mahabharata' and the Mytho-verse. "We are making it for the global audience. We want to tell these stories to audiences all across because the basic emotions are the same for everyone", he shared according to DNA. ## Currently, Mantena is working on Ramayana, for which, the casting will be announced around Diwali this year. Speaking about it, the filmmaker had told Pinkvilla, "The ambition that we have for Ramayana is larger than what our country has seen. The responsibility to tell this story is so larger that it requires a lot of work. We have taken it on ourselves to make it as well as anything else in the world".## "We are trying to follow the process that James Cameron did for Avatar. The ambition is so larger that we are going into the minute details of everything. We need to show the world what Ramayana is and it needs to portray all the magic that Valmiki wrote. This isn't a project, it's a purpose, a purpose to tell Ramayana in all its glory to the world", he added. ## It is said that over 200 artists from across the globe are working on various aspects of the film for the last 2 years. The pre-production team includes some Oscar-Winning Artists too. The film has already been mounted so high on a scale that we can't wait to experience this on the biggest possible screens.## Other than Ramayana, Madhu is also working on 'Mahabharata', which will be told from Draupadi's point of view. Deepika Padukone is said to be playing the role of Draupadi. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madhu Mantena (@mantenamadhu) ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1626 days ago

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Ramayan And Mahabharat Epics Inspire Indian Filmmakers For Mega Film Projects

The Indian mythological stories have always attracted the people and when it comes to epics, Ramayan and Mahabharat, people have always keen to know more about them. During the lockdown last year, Indian TV telecasted Ramayan and Mahabharat that not only liked by people but also broke the TRP records. ## The ever-growing interest of people in the Indian epics has made Indian filmmakers look into this genre for the big screen experience. Now, it seems that the characters and stories based on Ramayan and Mahabharat are the latest favorites of the Indian filmmakers as a host of new films based on these epics have been launched. ## Not only Bollywood but South Indian film industries also seem to be inspired by these epics lately. In the past, Bollywood has tried its hands on a theme similar to this genre just for the drama quotient. However, the upcoming roster promises to explore the stories with bigger production values. ## Here's a look at what's in store ## BRAHMASTRA## Brahmastra was announced many moons back but couldn't complete due to its large scale and of course, the covid-19 pandemic which halted the shoot. It is an ambitious action fantasy that draws its name from Mahabharat, where Brahmastra was a lethal supernatural weapon capable of destroying the entire universe.## The Ayan Mukerji directorial is said to be the first part of a trilogy that stars Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Mouni Roy in key roles. The film is planned to be released in 3D, IMAX, and standard formats in multiple Indian languages. However, the plot of the film is yet to be known as things are kept under wraps at the moment. ## ADIPURUSH ## A dream project of director Om Raut, Adipurush is an adaptation of Ramayan, where Telugu star Prabhas features as Lord Ram while Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan will be seen essaying Ravan. This film is already making a lot of noise due to its vast plot and scale. However, the film also sparked controversy in December last year after Saif Ali Khan mentioned in an interview that the film was going to show the "humane" side of Ravan. Though he later apologized for his remark saying, "Lord Ram has always been the symbol of righteousness and heroism for me".## The film is currently on the floors and will be releasing on 11 August 2022 in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada languages. ## RAM SETU ## Actor-producer Akshay Kumar has carved his space with patriotism and socially relevant commentary through mainstream films lately. With Abhishek Sharma's Ram Setu, he is falling back on mythology. Announcing the film on Twitter last year, Akshay had said the endeavor was "to keep alive the ideals of Ram in the consciousness of all Bharatiyas by building a bridge (Setu) that will connect generations to come".## The actor has sought permission from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to shoot the film in Ayodhya. Akshay will be backing the film too, besides starring along with Jacqueline Fernandez, and Nushrratt Bharuccha. The film is expected to go on floors soon and eyeing Diwali 2022 release. ## THE IMMORTAL ASHWATTHAMA ## According to the story of Mahabharat, Ashwathama is the son of guru Dronacharya, who was the weapon instructor of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. During the battle of Kurukshetra, Ashvatthama sided with the Kauravas and fought against the Pandavas. As per the Mahabharat, he is immortal.## The Immortal Ashwatthama is a superhero film starring Vicky Kaushal in the lead. The film is being marketed as a "high-concept visual spectacle". It will be helmed by Aditya Dhar who has earlier directed Vicky Kaushal in the 2019 film Uri: The Surgical Strike and produced by Ronnie Screwvala under his banner RSVP Movies. ## SURYAPUTRA MAHAVIR KARNA ## Another film that inspired by Mahabharat. It film narrates the story of Karna, son of Suryadev or Sun God, and princess Kunti, born before her marriage. Karna is one of the most important characters of Mahabharat. Written and directed by Malayalam filmmaker RS Vimal, the film is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh, and Jackky Bhagnani while the dialogues, lyrics, and additional screenplay are penned by Dr. Kumar Vishwas. It will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.## Stay tuned...