Bhubaneswar: Following the global success of Dhurandhar (2025), which grossed over ₹1,300 crore worldwide and continues to top Netflix India charts after its digital release, the makers are gearing up for an even bigger theatrical outing with Dhurandhar 2, slated for release on March 19, 2026. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel brings back Ranveer…
Bhubaneswar: Shatak, a film chronicling the 100-year journey of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), explores the organisation’s origins and evolution since its founding in 1925 by Dr. Keshav Baliram Hedgewar. Directed by Aashish Mall and subtitled Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Ke 100 Varsh, the film adopts a historical, documentary-style narrative to chart the RSS’s growth into…
Bhubaneswar: Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar is in no hurry to fast-track Don 3 and has instead turned his attention back to Jee Le Zaraa, the road-trip drama that was announced in 2021 but later stalled. According to sources, fresh discussions are currently underway with the film’s leading ladies to revive the project, which is being developed…
Bhubaneswar: Mumbai Police on Friday night arrested actor and film critic Kamaal Rashid Khan in connection with an incident in which shots were fired outside a residential building in Lokhandwala earlier this month. The firing incident occurred on January 18 at Nalanda Society, prompting an investigation after residents reported bullet marks on the building. According…
Bhubaneswar: Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal is set to reprise his popular role of Major Vihaan Shergill in Dhurandhar 2, appearing in an extended cameo that has already sparked excitement among fans. According to recent media reports, the film is set in the 2016 Uri timeline, allowing Kaushal’s character from the acclaimed war drama to be…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced the establishment of a state branch of the National School of Drama (NSD) in Keonjhar district, a move aimed at strengthening regional theatre education and preserving the state’s rich cultural heritage. The announcement was made during the inauguration of a theatre workshop jointly organised by…
Bhubaneswar: Veteran actor and BJP MP Hema Malini has addressed speculation surrounding the Deol family following the passing of legendary actor Dharmendra, firmly dismissing rumours of discord and emphasising that her relationship with his sons, Sunny Deol and Bobby Deol, remains strong and cordial. In an interview with The Indian Express, Hema Malini said that…
Bhubaneswar: The prestigious Bharat Dignity Awards 2025 – 3rd Season took place on 27th December 2025 at The Park Hotel, Kolkata, celebrating excellence, integrity, creativity, leadership, and social contribution across diverse fields. Organized by News Mania, the Bharat Dignity Awards has steadily emerged as a respected national platform honoring individuals who have made significant contributions…
Bhubaneswar: Producer Kumar Mangat Pathak has confirmed that actor Jaideep Ahlawat will step into the role originally played by Akshaye Khanna in the upcoming Drishyam sequel, following a fallout over remuneration and creative disagreements. Speaking candidly about the casting change, Pathak alleged that Akshaye Khanna demanded a fee hike to ₹21 crore after initial negotiations…
Bhubaneswar: Turning 60 is often a moment of quiet reflection. For this Bollywood icon, it became a statement—of relevance, responsibility and reinvention. On December 27, amid an intimate celebration at his Bandra residence with close friends including MS Dhoni, Sakshi and young Ziva, and thousands of fans lining the streets outside, the actor once again…
