Bollywood

5 days ago

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Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's Param Sundari Trailer: A Refreshing Rom-Com With North-South Touch

Mumbai, August 12 - The trailer of Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer romantic-comedy Param Sundari, has finally dropped, offering audiences a breezy, vibrant peek into a cross-cultural love story set against the picturesque backdrop of Kerala. ## Directed by Tushar Jalota and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, the romantic comedy is slated for release on August 29, 2025. It is a story about a North Indian Delhi boy, Param, who travels to South India's Kerala, and falls for Sundari. How he manages to win her heart ## The trailer opens with a charming meet-cute inside a centuries-old church, where Param (Sidharth Malhotra) meets Sundari (Janhvi Kapoor), a graceful Malayali dancer. From the first exchange, it's clear this is a love story brimming with cultural contrasts, playful banter, and a fair share of misunderstandings. ## It is packed with funny one-liners, romantic moments between the lead pair, and soulful music. Both the lead stars seem to be enjoying themselves as their chemistry looks top-notch. Janhvi steals the spotlight in a witty monologue about South Indian film industries and their heroes Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Allu Arjun and Yash. ## Overall, the trailer of Param Sundari is refreshing and colourful, which promises non-stop entertainment and brings old-school Bollywood romance back. Understanding the current mood of moviegoers, the film will appeal to both youth and family audiences. It is scheduled to be released on August 29. ## ## Stay tuned...

Movies

24 days ago

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Yaadhum Ariyaan (Starring V. Dinesh & Brana Abdulsalam): A chilling getaway that spirals into a gripping psychological thriller.

The story centers on two friends and their girlfriends who embark on a forest getaway, choosing to stay in a secluded bungalow. ##What begins as a fun retreat quickly spirals into horror when one of the girls dies mysteriously while alone with her boyfriend. As fear grips the group, their desperate attempt to cover up the incident leads them into a nightmarish descent, unraveling a deeper psychological struggle and testing the limits of their morality. #Under the direction of M. Gopi, the film explores the eerie premise of an unexplained death in isolation, skillfully interweaving suspense with the psychological unraveling of its characters. The narrative maintains engagement through its emotional depth and a series of unexpected twists. ##In his debut role, V. Dinesh delivers a gripping and emotionally layered performance, immersing himself fully in the character and bringing authenticity to the screen. ##Brana Abdulsalam and Shyamal deliver solid performances that maintain the film’s emotional tension and pacing. ##Veteran actors Appu Kutty and Thambi Ramaiah lend strong support with their seasoned presence, adding weight and texture to the unfolding drama. ##Dharma Prakash’s music and background score heighten the suspense and emotional gravity of the film, complementing the story rather than overpowering it. ##Cinematographer Dinesh Kumar L.D. captures the ominous atmosphere of the forest setting with precision, amplifying the film’s sense of isolation and unease. ##Overall Yaadhum Ariyaan is a sincere and heartfelt film that delivers its message with clarity and grace, leaving a subtle yet enduring impact

Bollywood

58 days ago

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Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' To Have A Solo Release As Maddock Films' 'Param Sundari' Postponed

Mumbai, June 20 - Bollywood star Ajay Devgn's romantic action comedy Son of Sardaar 2 is reportedly getting a solo release as Maddock Films' romantic comedy Param Sundari is set to be delayed, according to the report by Peepingmoon.com. ## There had been speculation about the postponement of Param Sundari for some time, but the makers recently announced that it would be released on July 25, on the same day SOS2 hits the big screen. But the Maddock has now decided to postpone Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor's film. ## Producer Dinesh Vijan of Maddock believes that Param Sundari has a strong chance of succeeding at the box office, and he doesn’t want it to get lost in a crowded release schedule. Both SOS2 and Param Sundari are in the same genre, but the former has more face value due to star power and franchise. ## Vijan has strategically opted to reposition the film to ensure it receives the attention it deserves, both for its narrative and its music. While the new date hasn't been finalised yet, the makers are considering bringing Param Sundari in late August or September this year. ## Meanwhile, there is Marvel Studios' "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" also arriving on July 25, but it is unlikely to make much dent in Son of Sardaar 2, which is one of the movies with strong box office potential. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

86 days ago

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Varun Dhawan And Sharvari Wagh To Headline Maddock Films' 'Luka Chuppi 2'

Mumbai, May 23 - Producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films is turning 2019's hit rom-com Luka Chuppi into a franchise and has put its sequel under development with a new leading cast, replacing Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon from the original movie. ## According to the report by Peepingmoon.com, Maddock has roped in Varun Dhawan and Sharvari Wagh to headline Luka Chuppi 2. Both actors have reportedly given their preliminary approval and are expected to formally sign on once the script is finalised in the coming months. ## The report further said that the sequel will be different from the original movie, with a supernatural twist in its comedic narrative. It will retain the humorous tone but will have an entirely different storyline from the first movie, which was centred on a couple navigating a live-in relationship complicated by the arrival of their traditional families. ## While the director's name is not revealed yet, Luka Chuppi 2 will reportedly be directed by one of the associates of Laxman Utekar who directed the first film. The upcoming film will mark Varun and Sharvari's first film together, although they both are part of Maddock's Horror Comedy universe. ## The shoot of Luka Chuppi 2 is expected to begin early next year after Varun and Sharvari wrap up their current commitments. Meanwhile, Maddock's Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna, is set to begin production next month for a 2026 release. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

95 days ago

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Maddock Films' 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' Gets A New Theatrical Release Date

Mumbai, May 14 - In another fresh turn of events, Maddock Films' romantic comedy drama Bhool Chuk Maaf is getting back to the theatrical release. The movie is directed by Karan Sharma and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films in association with Amazon MGM Studios.## Over the last week, the film has been in the news for a couple of reasons. On May 8, the makers announced the Bhool Chuk Maaf's theatrical release, which was May 10, was called off amid the India and Pakistan border tensions and was rescheduled to a direct digital release on Prime Video on May 16. ## However, the decision to send the movie directly on digital invited the legal battle as PVR-Inox sued Maddock, seeking 60 crore in damages for breach of contract and requesting a stay on the film's digital release. Later, the Bombay High Court granted major relief to the theatre chain and stopped the OTT release of the movie. ## Now, according to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the film is back on track for a theatrical release. It is said that the movie will now hit the big screens on May 23. The report further states that while Bollywood films are mandatory to have an 8-week theatrical window, Bhool Chuk Maaf might debut on Prime Video in just two weeks, on June 6, 2025. ## Meanwhile, Maddock Films doesn't have to pay any amount to PVRInox, as the latter has withdrawn the demands of Rs 60 crore from the former. The film stars Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the leading roles. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

99 days ago

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PVR-Inox Sues Maddock Films For Cancelling Theatrical Release of 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'

Mumbai, May 10 - National multiplex theatre chain, PVRINOX, has reportedly sued producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films for cancelling the theatrical release date of its romantic comedy drama Bhool Chuk Maaf at the last minute. ## A day before the film's release on May 9, Maddock Films and Amazon Prime issued a statement stating that the theatrical release of Bhool Chuk Maaf was called off aftermath of the ongoing border conflict between India and Pakistan. The studio announced that the movie would now be released directly on Prime Video on May 9. ## According to the report by Bollywood Hungama, PVR Inox has decided to take legal action against the production house for damages of Rs. 60 crores for non-playability of the movie. While Maddock stated the conflict as the reason behind the decision, the theatre alleged that the decision was taken due to poor advance booking. ## "PVR has submitted their case in the Bombay High Court. The matter became serious as all the contracts were signed, and then suddenly Maddock backed off. Hence, this is a case of breach of contract", says the report quoting a source. ## Directed by Karan Sharma, Bhool Chuk Maaf stars Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles. It is produced by Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

149 days ago

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A Massive Piracy Attack On Vicky Kaushal's Box Office Blockbuster 'Chhaava'

Mumbai, March 21 - Vicky Kaushal-fronted historical action drama Chhaava is doing excellent business at the box office. Based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, Chhaava is already the highest-grossing Indian film of the year with a worldwide collection of around 775 crores gross. ## Chhaava is currently running in its 6th week and nearing 800 crores gross collection. The movie will run in theatres for a minimum of 8 weeks before it is made available on OTT, however, even before the deadline, it has been hit by massive piracy and the investigation has begun for the same. ## According to the reports, Chhaava's HD prints have been leaked online and the Mumbai Police is said to have registered a case in this matter. The movie was deliberately leaked online through pirated sites on more than 1800 digital links. This isn't the first time a Bollywood film has leaked before its official digital release as there have been many such cases in the past. ## It is said that producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films anticipated this illegal activity and reportedly hired an anti-piracy agency to handle this matter legally. The South Cyber ​​Cell has reportedly registered a case under sections 316 (2) and 308 (3) of the Indian Penal Code (BNS), sections 51, 63 and 65 (A) of the Copyright Act, sections 43 and 66 of the Information Technology (IT) Act.## Chhaava is directed by Laxman Utekar and it stars Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj alongside Rashmika Mandanna as Yesubai Bhonsale and Akshaye Khanna as Aurangzeb. It was released on February 14 and in 35 days so far, it has grossed approximately 773 crores worldwide, including 683 crores gross in India (Hindi and Telugu). ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

178 days ago

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Chhaava Crosses 200 Crore Nett in 7 Days: Vicky Kaushal and Maddock Films Strike Gold Again

Mumbai, February 20, 2025: Vicky Kaushal-starrer Chhaava has taken the box office by storm, crossing the ₹200 crore net mark in India within just seven days of its theatrical release. The historical action drama has solidified its position as a blockbuster, marking the second 200 crores net film for the actro. Additionally, Chhaava has earned its place as the 43rd Bollywood movie to achieve this coveted milestone.## Directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, Chhaava has enthralled audiences with its powerful depiction of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the fearless Maratha warrior. Backed by a stellar cast including Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, and Ashutosh Rana, the film has delivered a knockout punch at the ticket counters, blending historical grandeur with commercial appeal.## The film’s dominance in Maharashtra has been a key driver, with theatres in Mumbai, Pune, and Nashik reporting occupancies above 90%. Midnight shows and additional screenings have become the norm to meet the unprecedented demand. ## Vicky Kaushal’s Second ₹200 Crore Nett ## For Vicky Kaushal, Chhaava marks his second film to breach the ₹200 crore nett barrier in India, following his 2019 war drama Uri: The Surgical Strike (₹244 crore nett). Kaushal’s portrayal of Sambhaji Maharaj has been lauded as a tour de force, cementing his status as a versatile actor with box office muscle. Having outgrossed Raazi (₹123 crore nett) and Sam Bahadur (₹91 crore nett), Chhaava could challenge Uri’s lifetime haul if its momentum persists.## Maddock Films’ Winning Streak Continues## Maddock Films, led by producer Dinesh Vijan, celebrates its second ₹200 crore nett triumph with Chhaava, hot on the heels of Stree 2’s massive success earlier in 2025. With a reported budget of ₹130 crore, the film has already turned profitable and is poised for a hefty theatrical surplus. Known for its horror-comedy universe, Maddock has now conquered the historical genre, proving its versatility and commercial acumen.## The Road Ahead## With no major releases threatening its reign shortly, Chhaava is expected to enjoy a clear run at the box office. Analysts project a potential ₹400 crore net finish in India.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

182 days ago

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Box Office: 'Chhaava' Crosses 100 Crore Gross Worldwide In 2 Days

Mumbai, February 16 - Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna's historical action drama Chhaava has topped 100 crores gross at the worldwide box office in just 2 days, becoming only the second Bollywood movie of 2025 to do so after Akshay Kumar's Sky Force. ## Directed by Laxman Utekar, the movie minted around 53 crores gross on its second day worldwide, pushing the total to 100 crores gross. In India, Chhaava has grossed approximately 81.50 crores while overseas business is around 18.50 crores in 2 days. ## This is Vicky Kaushal's 6th movie and Rashmika Mandanna's 8th title in the 100 crores club at the worldwide box office. The movie also continues the success streak of producer Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films which also produced Sky Force. ## Chhaava is headed to score 150+ crores gross opening weekend and might go on to become Vicky Kaushal's biggest grosser by beating URI: The Surgical Strike (342 crores) at the global box office. At the end of its 3rd day, it will already become the biggest Bollywood grosser of the year and with positive word of mouth and lack of competition, it is certain to score more records in the coming days. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

185 days ago

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'Chhaava' Opening Day Box Office Expectations

Mumbai, February 13 - Vicky Kaushal reunited with director Laxman Utekar after the success of Zara Hatke Zara Bachke for the historical action drama Chhaava, based on the life of Maratha king Sambhaji. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna and Akshaye Khanna in prominent roles along with others. ## Chhaava is one of the biggest Bollywood historical action drama films and is set to take possibly the biggest start in this genre. Slated to hit the big screens on February 14, the movie was censored with a U/A certificate with an approved theatrical runtime of 2 hours and 41 minutes. ## Produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, Chhaava is expected to be released on over 3500 screens and the pre-sales for the same is fantastic, added by allegedly some share of self-bookings. Even without it, the bookings are easily the best for a Bollywood title of the year. ## As of 8 PM on February 13, the film has sold around 400K tickets worth over 11 crores gross collection for the opening day. The final sales can finish around 13 crores, setting the stage for a big opening. These sorts of pre-sales can drive the opening of close to 25 crores net which will put the film as number 1 in the historical genre. ## Chhaava is expected to perform strongly in the Maharastra region due to the regional feel and the pre-sales are also driven by this region. The opening of the film may differ depending on the performance in other parts of the country but at this point, it looks like a 23-25 crores net opener which is fantastic. ## The trade is expecting Chhaava to explode in Maharastra to emerge big success if word of mouth is positive. All eyes are now on the film which can rewrite records in this genre if it manages to click with the audience. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

187 days ago

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Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna's 'Thama' Teaser Is Ready; Release Date Re-confirmed

Mumbai, August 15 - Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films' next horror-comedy film is Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's Thama. The movie, directed by Munjya fame Aditya Sarpotdar, was announced last for a grand Diwali 2025 release in cinemas worldwide. ## The shoot of Thama has been completed, and the post-production is going full swing. The fans of Maddock's horror-comedy universe have been waiting for the first look teaser of the film, and the makers provided good news. ## On Friday (August 15), Maddock took to Twitter/X and announced that the first look teaser of Thama will be released on August 19. The pre-look teaser, in the voice of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, teases that Thama is the most powerful in the horror-comedy universe. ## The teaser of the movie was supposed to be released earlier this year, but was delayed for some reason. It is said that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed 47 seconds of a teaser of Thama with a U certificate in February this year. ## Thama, which also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal, was earlier supposed to be titled Vampires of Vijay Nagar. In the movie, a well-known and determined historian examines ancient manuscripts for clues to the mysterious vampire legends of Vijay Nagar. ## Apart from the lead cast, the film is expected to feature multiple cameos from the recent movies in Maddock's horror-comedy universe. The makers have also re-confirmed that Thama will be released on Diwali this year. ## A film which has the potential to stun everyone at the box office this Diwali. 💥💥The World of Thama unveils Tuesday, Aug 19 — your first glimpse at the sarvashaktishaali villain set to redefine fear.💥💥pic.twitter.com/hoq3Ju5Wad#Thama in cinemas on Diwali 2025.…— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) August 15, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

213 days ago

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Akshay Kumar's 'Sky Force' Censor Certificate And Theatrical Runtime Revealed

Mumbai, January 16 - Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's war action thriller Sky Force is gearing up for release on January 24, during the Republic Day weekend. The movie is co-directed by Sandeep Kewlani and Abhishek Anil Kapur. ## With nearly a week to go for release, the film was censored on January 16. According to the reports, Sky Force has been censored with a U/A 13+ certificate and the approved theatrical runtime of 125 minutes (2 hours and 5 minutes) by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). ## The official plot summary of the movie reveals, "Sky Force unravels a gripping tale inspired by true events from one of the deadliest air strikes between India and Pakistan. A hero lost, and a comrade's quest for truth - an epic tribute to bravery, sacrifice, and unbreakable courage". ## The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, in association with Jio Studios and Amar Kaushik. It stars Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya (in his acting debut), alongside Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Sharad Kelkar in key roles. ## Stay tuned...