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Do You Know Yrf Dropped Another Fantasy Thriller Years Before Mandala Murders? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Netflix’s latest Indian TV show, Mandala Murders, is backed by Yash Raj Films (Yrf). The show presents a mix of mythology and fiction rooted in Indian philosophy. It premiered on Netflix on July 25, 2025, and has since gained largely positive reviews.

However, almost 15 years before the Mandala Murders, Yrf launched another show, Seven: The Ashvamedha Prophecy, which was ahead of its time. The show offered a fresh approach to the confluence of mythical symbols, fantasy, and philosophy. Let us take a look at this forgotten fantasy thriller from Yrf!

What Was Yrf’s Seven: The Ashvamedha Prophecy About?

The series followed the tale of seven ordinary people who discovered they are descendants of an ancient bloodline tied to the Ashwamedha prophecy. As the celestial Saptarshi constellation aligned, they were united by Dr. Charak to face off against the villainous Asht,...

Ranbir Kapoor’s Film That Broke His Heart ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Many Indian films couldn’t set the box office on fire at the time of their theatrical release, but struck the right chord with the audience. For instance, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan-starrer Andaz Apna Apna didn’t do well in theatres, but eventually gained a cult following. There’s another such gem that deserves more love and features Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. Can you guess which one?

That film is Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, which was helmed by Chak De! India director Shimit Amin. If you missed it back then, it’s time to give this one the attention it deserves. It’s one of those rare films that quietly stays with you. In an earlier interview with Rajeev Masand for CNN-News18, the Animal (2023) actor confessed that the film’s failure broke his heart.

If you are a fan of movies that depict the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, you might have enjoyed films like The Social Network and The Wolf of Wall Street. These movies show how ambitious and innovative individuals create successful businesses, often facing obstacles and controversies along the way. But did you know that there is an underrated Indian film that also explores the theme of entrepreneurship in a realistic and humorous way? The film is Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, released in 2009.

Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year is a comedy-drama film directed by Shimit Amin, written by Jaideep Sahni and produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films banner¹. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Harpreet Singh Bedi, a fresh graduate who becomes a salesman for a big corporate computer company, Ays. However, he soon realizes that the company’s culture is corrupt and unethical, and that...