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Bengaluru, October 23 - Kannada superstar Yash has officially confirmed that the plans are on for KGF: Chapter 3. The actor is presently working on the gangster action drama Toxic with director Geetu Mohandas and director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana. ## During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the actor responded to a question asked by THR India Editor Anupama Chopra who quoted a "great admirer" of Yash, Indian cricketer Shubman Gill, who wants to know when KGF 3 is going to happen?".## The actor said KGF 3 will surely happen once he finishes Toxic and Ramayana. "We (he and director Prashanth Neel) keep talking about it. We have an idea, but we'll do it once it is the right time. It is also something which needs all our attention. We don't want to encash on anything. Because the audience has given us enough".## Yash is aware that KGF and his role as Rocky Bhai have become a cult that people celebrate and they are going to make it in a way that the audience will be proud of.## KGF: Chapter 2, released in April 2022, is the first and only Kannada movie of all time to gross over 1000 crores at the worldwide box office. It grossed over 1200 crores and is one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever. It is produced by Hombale Films. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, October 22 - After the mega success of KGF: Chapter 2, superstar Yash returned to set with the upcoming gangster action drama Toxic which is being directed by national award-winning director Geethu Mohandas. The film is currently on floors and will be released next year. ## Toxic was announced last year with the release date which was April 10, 2025. However, it was recently reported that the movie had been postponed due to date issues of involved actors. The movie has Nayanathara, Kiara Advani, and Huma Qureshi, among others in prominent roles. ## Now, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the superstar officially confirmed that Toxic won't be released on April 10. He said that it was premature to announce the release date even before the shoot started and not considering the schedules of other actors. ## When asked about the new release date, Yash said that he doesn't want to announce it right now and would make things official in due time. The actor also confirmed that Oscar and National award-winning company, DNEG is going the VFX work of Toxic. ## Apart from Toxic, Yash is also working on the epic Ramayana which he called a dream passion project. The actor said that he was in Los Angeles where he discussed the possible collaboration with Namit Malhotra, who has been working on Ramayana for many years, and that's where they decided to work on this and Yash came on board to play Ravan/Lankesh. ## Yash confirmed that he is co-producing Ramayana with Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus as the two have the same vision to take Indian cinema globally with this epic. The actor said that he is playing the role of Ravan, which many believe is the masterstroke, with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. ## While Ranbir Kapoor was the first choice for the role of Ram, Yash said that it was a collective decision of the makers to bring Sai Pallavi on board for the character of Sita. Director Nitesh Tiwari also wanted Sai Pallavi for the role and that is how came on board. The shoot of Ramayana is currently underway. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, September 10 - Director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana is the biggest Indian film in the making and the shoot for the same is happening at a brisk pace with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. It is easily the most anticipated film with a stellar cast attached to it. ## Recently, it was reported that Ranbir Kapoor would be playing a dual role in the movie as Lord Ram and Maharshi Parsuram. The actor has already completed 90% of his work on Ramayana: Part One. Now, according to the report by Pinkvilla, superstar Yash, who plays the role of Raavan, will start shooting for this epic in December this year. ## It is said that Yash has undergone several look tests for his character in Ramayana and is all set to start shooting in December 2024 after completing a major chunk of his next, the Geethu Mohandas-directed Toxic. The KGF star is excited to explore one of the most complex characters from Ramayana. ## Yash will continue shooting for Ramayana: Part One till the first quarter of 2025 and sometime in mid-year, he will shoot for the combination scene with Ranbir. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol will start filming for the movie in the summer of 2024 after completing Border 2. He is playing the role of Lord Hanuman and has allotted bulk dates for the same. ## Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in partnership with Yash's Monster Mind Creations with a budget of $100 million. The entire shoot of the film is expected to be wrapped by August 2025 and VFX work for the same is going on in full swing on the already shot part. It will have a grand global release in 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, September 9 - Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is doing the biggest film of his career in the form of director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana. The movie also stars superstar Yash along with Sai Pallavi, and Sunny Deol, among many others. ## It is known to everyone that Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram, and now, according to the latest report by Peeping.com, the Brahmastra star will be donning a double role in the film. Apart from playing Lord Ram, Ranbir will also play Maharishi Parashuram. ## It is said that Ranbir's dual role aligns with the fact that both Ram and Parashuram are avatars of Lord Vishnu. The actor will reportedly have a completely distinct and unrecognizable look as Parashuram who holds a brief but significant importance in the epic.## The report also states that the legendary Amitabh Bachchan has also joined the ensemble cast of Ramayana. Big B will reportedly lend his voice to the divine bird Jatayu, who loses his wings and life during a confrontation with Ravana while attempting to rescue Goddess Sita during her abduction.## The 2-part epic is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in partnership with Yash's Monster Mind Creations with a budget of $100 million. It stars Ranbir as Lord Ram, alongside Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Lankesh, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Laxman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha, and Arun Govil as Dashrath, among others. ## The shoot of Ramayana is currently going at a brisk pace and is expected to be wrapped by November this year. It is heavy on VFX project and the first part will have a grand release in 2026. The makers are treating it with the due care and reverence that it deserves, presenting it in such a way that Indian hearts will swell with pride.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, August 23 - Director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana is the biggest Indian movie in the making. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram along with Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Raavan, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. While the shoot has already commenced, the movie is expected to be announced officially around Diwali this year.## The buzz around Ramayana is all-time high, thanks to its epicness and cast and crew which is getting bigger and bigger with each passing day. In another exciting development, Avengers: Endgame stunt coordinator, Terry Notary has confirmed that he is working on the film as an action director.## In a viral video, recorded with Terry by a local man, named Kishori Khabiya Jain, says that he is working on Ramayana as an action director and that he has been in India for a year and a half. He also said that this is his first time in India and described the country as crazy but good.## Earlier, it was revealed that Oscar-winning music composer Hans Zimmer would provide the score for the movie with India's Oscar winner, AR Rahman, and the news was later confirmed by AR Rahman himself.## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kishor Khabiya Jain (@kishorkhabiyajain) ## Stay tuned...

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Bengaluru, August 17 - The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) announced the winners of the 70th National Film Awards at the National Media Center in New Delhi on Friday (August 16), to honour feature and non-feature films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022. ## Among the big winners, Kannada production house Hombale Films scored 4 National Awards wins. Rishab Shetty-fronted action thriller Kantara won the Best Actor award to Shetty and the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. It was the second National award for Rishab Shetty.## 70th National Film Awards: Full List of Award Winners## Kannada superstar Yash-fronted KGF: Chapter 2 was awarded the National Award for the Best Kannada Movie while Anbariv won Best Stunt Choreography in the film. Both Kantara and KGF 2 were massive box office blockbusters, grossing over 400 crores and 1200 crores worldwide, respectively.## Hombale Films took to social media to applaud the 4 National Awards win. "We are deeply honoured and humbled to receive 4 prestigious #NationalFilmAwards for ‘Kantara’ and ‘KGF Chapter 2’. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. Bridging tradition and innovation, #Kantara and #KGFChapter2 stand as powerful symbols of Kannada cinema's cultural depth and cinematic excellence. The love and support from everyone have been our greatest strength and this award inspires us to continue our journey!"## We are deeply honoured and humbled to receive 4 prestigious #NationalFilmAwards for ‘Kantara’ and ‘KGF Chapter 2’.This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our entire team. Bridging tradition and innovation, #Kantara and #KGFChapter2 stand as powerful… pic.twitter.com/g2FZBiVwjj— Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) August 16, 2024 ## Stay tuned...

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Bengaluru, August 6 - After scripting box office history with KGF: Chapter 2, Kannada superstar Yash teamed up with national award-winning director Geethu Mohandas for a gangster-based actioner Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups which will be produced by Yash under his banner Monster Mind Creations in association with KVN Productions.## The film was officially announced last year with a release date of April 10, 2025, but according to recent reports, the film will get a new date due to the delay in the shoot. While it is believed that the shoot of the movie has already commenced, superstar Yash is set to commence the shoot for the movie on August 8.## Xclusiv… YASH TO START SHOOTING ‘TOXIC’ ON 8 AUG… After the Blockbuster success of #KGF2, #Yash will begin shoot of his next film #Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups on [Thursday] 8 Aug 2024 [8-8-8] in #Bengaluru.Interestingly, the number 8 has a strong association with… pic.twitter.com/wCrZ3db86Z— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 6, 2024 ## Toxic marks Yash's maiden collaboration with Geethu Mohandas. While the official announcement of the rest of the cast is yet to be made, it is said that the makers have locked a solid female cast in the form of Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Shruti Haasan, and Huma Qureshi.## Reportedly, Nayanthara is playing the role of Yash's sister while Huma Qureshi plays the antagonist turn. The character details of Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Shruti Haasan, have been kept under wraps for now.## Stay tuned...

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Bengaluru, July 26 - After scripting box office history with Prashanth Neel's directorial action drama KGF: Chapter 2, superstar Yash will be returning to the big screen with National Award-Winning director, Geetu Mohandas' gangster-based action film Toxic - A Fairy Tale of Grown-Ups. ## The film was announced last year with the official release date of April 10, 2025. The movie commenced its shoot recently, and according to the reports, the makers have locked a solid female cast in the form of Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Shruti Haasan, and Huma Qureshi. ## Now, according to the report by Pinkvilla, Toxic will no longer be released on April 10, 2025, as announced. It is a huge-budgeted film and the makers are taking their time to mount it on the right scale. Due to the massive star cast, the scheduling of the dates of the actors is also a challenge for the makers and they are trying to align all the dates to shoot together.## The movie is produced by Yash under his banner Monster Mind Creations in association with KVN Productions. The movie will announce the new release date keeping the shoot schedule and post-production in mind as they are aware of the massive expectations fans have from this film.## As reported earlier, Nayanthara is playing the role of Yash's sister while Huma Qureshi plays the antagonist turn. The character details of Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Shruti Haasan, have been kept under wraps now. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, June 26 - In April 2017, SS Rajamouli's directorial Baahubali 2 - The Conclusion, starring Prabhas, breached the 100 crores, and 200 crores worldwide opening day mark for an Indian movie. Since then, only RRR, also directed by Rajamouli, could touch 200 crores opening day box office figure. ## 2 years after RRR, Indian cinema might have its third 200 crore worldwide opener in Prabhas-fronted Kalki 2898 AD. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the sci-fi epic is tracking to earn 180+ crores opening with a chance to reach 200 crores (rough estimation), depending on the reception it gets upon release. ## Given the opening on the projected lines, Kalki 2898 AD will be the third biggest Indian opener at the box office. There have been 4 Indian films previously to take the opening of 150+ crores gross, and Kalki 2898 AD should be the 5th movie on the list and it will be third for Prabhas to achieve the mega feat.## So far, only 10 Indian films have taken the opening of 100 crores and more at the worldwide box office and Kalki 2898 AD will be the 11th movie in this list. Among the 10 films so far, 5 are of Telugu origin, 3 are Bollywood titles, and 1 each is Tamil and Kannada. ## Indian movies with 100+ crores worldwide opening - approx. data (as of June 26, 2024) - ## 1. RRR - 223 crore## 2. Baahubali 2 - 217 crore ## 3. KGF: Chapter 2 - 159 crore## 4. Salaar: Part 1 - 158 crore## 5. Leo - 142.75 crore## 6. Saaho - 130 crore## 7. Jawan - 129 crore## 8. Adipurush - 127.50 crore## 9. Animal - 116 crore## 10. Pathaan - 105 crore## Prabhas is the undisputed king in taking the blockbuster opening among the Indian actors. In the aforementioned list, the actor has 4 films - Baahubali 2, Salaar, Saaho, and Adipurush. Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has 2 movies - Jawan and Pathaan while 1 each for Jr. NTR (RRR), Ram Charan (RRR), Yash (KGF 2), Thalapathy Vijay (Leo), and Ranbir Kapoor (Animal). ##

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Mumbai, May 23 - Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor-fronted epic Ramayana, co-starring Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol, is the biggest Indian film in the making. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the movie hasn't been officially announced yet but has been the talk of the town for various reasons. ## Recently, social media was buzzing with rumours that the production of Ramayana has been stalled due to a legal copyright infringement issue. This is not the first time that the project has been hit by negativity but this has been happening more frequently for the last few weeks. ## While it is true that the movie is having legal issues, the rumours of halting the production are baseless as according to Bollywood Hungama, one of the actors from the movie said that the shooting was not halted for even a day and the team is shooting as he spoke.## Meanwhile, recently, it was reported that Ramayana would now be a two-part project with simultaneous shooting for more than 350 days till December 2025. Both the parts will be released one year apart as the makers aim to make it a global phenomenon. ## The epic is produced by Yash and Namit Malhotra and it stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Raavan, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, among others. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, May 14 - After years of planning and intensive pre-production work, director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana recently went on floors with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi who are playing the role of lord Ram and goddess Sita, respectively. Yash plays the character of Raavan. ## Ramayana is easily the most-anticipated Indian movie in the works and now, according to the reports, it is going to be the costliest Indian film ever. It is said that the makers have allotted a staggering budget of $100 million (835 crores) for Ramayana Part 1. ## The aforementioned budget could be exaggerated as some reports say that the makers are not willing to invest that much money into the movie, however, the entire team is confident that Ramayana will be the next big thing in Indian cinema. ## Not many Indian films have been made on a budget of over 500 crores. Prabhas-fronted Adipurush, which is also based on Ramayana, was reportedly made on a budget of around 450 crores while the actor's upcoming movie, Kalki 2898 AD, which is scheduled to release on June 27, reportedly has a budget of 600 crores which is highest for an Indian movie to date. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, May 3 - Superstar Yash has commenced the filming of his first film since the mega-blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2 (2022). Titled Toxic, the movie is being directed by National-award winning filmmaker Geetu Mohandas and produced by Yash under his banner Monster Mind Creations in association with KVN Productions. ## Toxic is a pan-India movie and the makers are in the process of locking a blockbuster casting from across industries. Kiara Advani has been roped in to play the female lead opposite Yash. Meanwhile, Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor was supposed to play the role of Yash's sister in the movie but there seem to be some changes. ## According to the report by Pinkvilla, Kareena Kapoor has opted out from Toxic due to the date issues and the makers are now in advanced talks with lady superstar Nayanthara to play the role. It is said that Nayanthara has shown her interest in doing Toxic and the logistics are being figured out at this point. ## Toxic is a keenly-awaited film that is touted to be a solid content-driven film with mass elements. Apart from Kiara and Nayanthara, the movie will feature strong female characters which will be revealed soon. The movie was officially announced in December last year and the shoot began recently. It is scheduled to be released on April 10, 2025. ## Stay tuned...