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Akshay Kumar teams up with Vipul Shah for alien action thriller Samuk; Hollywood creature and action experts join project
May 24, 2026 at 05:33PM

By Banglore Film City
Actor Akshay Kumar is set to headline a new large-scale sci-fi action thriller titled Samuk, directed by Kanishk Varma and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. Positioned as an ambitious alien survival thriller, the film is currently in development and is expected to go on floors soon. The project marks Akshay Kumar’s return to a full-scale action role and will reportedly combine elements of survival horror, military realism, and alien thriller storytelling. The makers are also bringing together an international technical team with experience across several Hollywood franchise films. Speaking about the project, producer Vipul Shah said, “We always try to challenge ourselves with different genres, and Samuk is something Indian cinema hasn’t attempted before. Our aim is to create a world-class alien thriller for audiences.” Director Kanishk Varma, known for projects such as Sanak and Inside Edge, revealed that the idea for the film emerged from his interest in survival thrillers and elite s...
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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai trailer launch's most EMOTIONAL moment: David Dhawan gets teary-eyed and says, "Everybody should have a son like Varun"
May 23, 2026 at 07:00PM

By Banglore Film City
Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur, David Dhawan, Ramesh Taurani, Anu Malik, Sameer, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, Rajesh Kumar, Jimmy Sheirgill, Rajat Rawail, Ali Asgar, Girish Kumar, Kumar Taurani, writer Rumy Jafry and cinematographer Ayananka Bose attended the trailer launch of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai in Mumbai on May 23. David Dhawan was celebrated and every member of the cast spoke highly of him. Meanwhile, the most emotional moment of the launch was when David Dhawan got teary-eyed. Varun Dhawan said, “It’s amazing that this man (David Dhawan) is making a film at this age. We are living in times when every Friday, we are questioning cinema. We all love cinema, but we do ask, ‘Kya yeh film chalegi’. All I want to say is that this is a David Dhawan film. Yeh film inke conviction pe bani hai. It's an all-out entertainer to make you laugh. If my family has had one motto, it is to make people laugh. Mere father logon ko bas hasana chahte hai.”   View this post on Inst...
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Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai trailer launch: Ramesh Taurani BREAKS silence on legal feud with Vashu Bhagnani: "There's no problem...we are handling it"; Varun sings 'Jeena Laga Hoon' and asks, "Ramesh ji, iss gaane ke rights hai na?"
May 23, 2026 at 06:26PM

By Banglore Film City
Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur, David Dhawan, Ramesh Taurani, Anu Malik, Sameer, Maniesh Paul, Chunky Panday, Rajesh Kumar, Jimmy Sheirgill, Rajat Rawail, Ali Asgar, Girish Kumar, Kumar Taurani, writer Rumy Jafry and cinematographer Ayananka Bose attended the trailer launch of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai in Mumbai on May 23. The trailer launch was originally scheduled for May 21 but was cancelled at the last minute. Varun began the event by speaking about the rescheduling. Varun Dhawan said, “Thank you to the media and fans for coming again. I genuinely mean it, as you guys came twice, that too in this terrible Mumbai heat. Hence, each one of you will get Fast & Up and a free iPhone from Ramesh ji!” Maniesh Paul, in his trademark style, joked, “This has happened for the first time in the history of cinema that there was a rehearsal of a trailer launch! Aap log rehearsal pe aaye, bahut accha laga! And we are glad that you made it for the actual trailer launch as well (sm...
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Kangana Ranaut breaks silence on marriage rumours after Mangalsutra look goes viral: "What is the big deal…”
May 22, 2026 at 07:33PM

By Banglore Film City
Bollywood actress and politician Kangana Ranaut has finally broken her silence regarding intense social media speculation about her marital status. The rumors began circulating rapidly after a paparazzi video surfaced online, showing the actress in a traditional pink salwar suit, sporting a mangalsutra, a bindi, and green bangles. These traditional symbols of a married Hindu woman immediately sent fans and social media platforms into an absolute frenzy, with many assuming she had tied the knot in secret. Addressing the chaos directly, Kangana took to her Instagram stories on May 22 to clarify the situation. She shared a post that featured the speculative Hindi text asking if she was secretly married alongside her viral look. Putting an end to all the guesswork, the actress explained that the outfit was nothing more than her character makeup for an ongoing film project. Expressing amusement over the sudden influx of curiosity, Kangana shared a lighthearted note on her social media hand...
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Richa Chadha And Ali Fazal to launch New Zealand’s first Indian Film Festival; Girls Will Be Girls screening planned for June 2
May 22, 2026 at 04:36PM

By Banglore Film City
Actors Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are set to attend the official launch of New Zealand’s first-ever Indian film festival, The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand (TIFFNZ), on June 2, 2026. The launch event will also feature a special screening of Girls Will Be Girls, the first feature film produced by the actor-producer duo, which has previously received recognition at several international film festivals, including Sundance and the Independent Spirit Awards. TIFFNZ is scheduled to debut in October 2026 and is being positioned as New Zealand’s first dedicated Indian film festival. Founded by Petrina D’Rozario, the festival aims to celebrate Indian cinema while encouraging stronger creative and cultural collaborations between India and New Zealand. The launch event is expected to place significant focus on Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal, who have increasingly expanded their presence beyond acting into film production. Over the years, the duo has backed projects that balance mainstream appe...
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Ronit Roy warns fans about online impostor using his name to target women and asking for money; says, “Cops are coming for you”
May 22, 2026 at 01:57PM

By Banglore Film City
Actor Ronit Roy has issued a strong public warning after discovering that an unidentified individual has allegedly been misusing his identity online to contact people, particularly women, and asking for money. The actor took to social media to alert fans and followers about the scam while also sharing screenshots and details connected to the alleged impostor. In a detailed note posted online, Ronit Roy revealed that the individual had allegedly been reaching out to people using his name and even attempting to take bookings fraudulently. Sharing specifics about the accounts involved, the actor wrote, “WARNING!!!! It has come to my notice that someone has been using my name and reaching out to people, especially girls and asking for money. This person has been trying to take bookings in my name. The number involved is a Zangi number 3318085685 The email id being used is ronitroybookings@hotmail.com. Everyone be careful. As for the perpetrator....."cops are coming for you”.” The act...
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Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade’s The India Story teaser to be out soon; film set for July 24 release
May 21, 2026 at 04:04PM

By Banglore Film City
The makers of The India Story have announced that the teaser of the film will be released soon. Starring Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade in their first on-screen pairing, the socio-national drama explores the alarming consequences of chemical misuse, particularly in pesticide farming and its broader impact on public health. Presented by Zee Studios in association with MIG Production & Studios, the film is directed by Chettan DK and written and produced by Sagar B Shinde. Also referred to as The India Story: Slow Poison in Progress, the narrative moves beyond the story of a single family to address a systemic national crisis, raising questions around industrial negligence, corporate accountability, and the urgent need for regulatory reform. Speaking about the film, director Chettan DK said, “Every member of the team, from the crew to the cast, has put in immense dedication to bring authenticity to this story. Kajal and Shreyas have delivered incredibly nuanced performances, and ...
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