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Rajkummar Rao, formerly Raj Kumar, is an Ftii graduate who made his break into Bollywood with a prominent character in Dibakar Banerjee’s 2010 film “LSD: Love, Sex aur Dhokha.” Since then, Rajkummar Rao’s career has curved upwards only – both poetically and politically, or to put it in other words, both commercially and aesthetically. He, of course, had been initially received by the audience as an actor who stars in the so-called urbane niche films, but Rao’s later choice of comedy-dramas established him in the popular discourse.

This discourse in Bollywood is currently trying to make itself free from the aesthetic and political remnants left by the popular cinema of the last few decades, especially the post-neoliberal Shah Rukh Khan’s romantic era. I won’t say radically but, somewhat fundamentally, the new comedy-dramas/black or dark comedies/pulp thrillers emerging from Bollywood are shifting popular film’s track...

Madhuri Dixit has not only built a stellar cinematic legacy in Bollywood but also redefined the dynamics of Hindi cinema. In an industry known for fierce competition, she stood out by embracing collaboration. Over the years, Madhuri has shared the screen with some of the most renowned actresses—setting a precedent for powerful, female-led stories. Here’s a look at five iconic collaborations that changed the game for female team-ups:

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan (Devdas)

Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan came together for Devdas, delivering one of the most iconic films of all time. From their electrifying synergy in “Dola Re Dola” to the emotional intensity they brought to their scenes, they proved that two leading ladies can combine forces to create timeless cinema.

Manisha Koirala (Lajja)

In Lajja (2001), Madhuri teamed up with Manisha Koirala, and together, they delivered powerful performances in a film rooted in women’s issues. Their individual strengths shone through,...

Nearly two decades after Khosla Ka Ghosla captured hearts and became a beloved classic, a sequel is finally on the horizon. The 2006 satire, celebrated for its clever humor, relatable middle-class themes, and memorable characters, has continued to resonate with audiences over the years. Now, as a new chapter unfolds, it looks like the cherished Khosla family is set to grow—complete with a new face adding to the delightful chaos.

Currently in pre-production, the sequel is gearing up to start filming by the end of 2025. Insiders close to the project have shared that the script—designed as a natural continuation of the original—is finalized, and casting is already in full swing. Umesh Bist is at the helm, and he, along with his team, is committed to crafting a follow-up that keeps the humor and grounded storytelling that fans loved in the first film.

Taking the lead in this new installment is Huma Qureshi,...

Maalik Box office Collection Day 14: Rajkummar Rao’s film owner seemed that the film could show good exhibition in the second week. But the condition of the film is becoming very disappointing every day. Especially with the release of new films, the owner business has slowed down at the box office. Actually today, the 14th day of the owner and today it has been full of 2 weeks in theaters. Let us know how much the prince starrer owner has collected from these two weeks for 14 days.

Maalik Box Office Collection: Slow Earnings

The owners built by Pulkit who have also written its story. But the audience and theaters are unable to realize their presence. Which indicates that the story line of the owner has not been much ruled. Due to which the film has flew into the storm of Saira. The first week was very weak. It was felt...

Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi are gearing up to bring their beloved courtroom antics back to the big screen in Jolly Llb 3, with plans for a grand teaser release this August. This third chapter of the satirical legal comedy will see both ‘Jollys’—Kumar and Warsi—going head-to-head in a thrilling courtroom showdown, once again directed by Subhash Kapoor.

Set to hit theaters on September 19, 2025, Jolly Llb 3 is already creating a buzz in the industry. To kick off the film’s excitement, the team is preparing to unveil the official teaser in the second week of August, perfectly timed with the highly anticipated Independence Day release of War 2, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Ntr Jr. The teaser will be shown in cinemas across the country alongside War 2, ensuring a huge audience and visibility for this courtroom comedy.

Insiders suggest that the teaser will boldly announce the return of the two iconic Jollys,...

What a thrilling day it was for cricket fans, especially with the unexpected star power of Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna lighting up the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground in London! Their surprise appearance didn’t just create a buzz among the crowd; it sent shockwaves through social media, reminding everyone why they’re one of Bollywood’s most beloved couples.

Akshay Kumar turned heads with his latest look, sporting a rugged full-grown beard that added a striking edge to his sharp white T-shirt and beige blazer. While the match had everyone on the edge of their seats, it was his new look that had social media buzzing with theories. Was this just a casual style choice, or a sneak peek at a new character? Fans speculated wildly—could he be gearing up to play a gritty cop, a haunted anti-hero, or perhaps a cunning mastermind in his next thriller?...

I did not have the fortune of watching any of Pulkit’s feature films, apart from the Alt Balaji miniseries “Bose: Dead/Alive,” before watching “Maalik.” I especially regret not having watched “Bhakshak” (2024), which last year caught some critical attention. However, my first engagement with Pulkit, in terms of a feature film, was not bad at all. I liked “Maalik” to an extent. Not because it is the kind of popular cinema I was eagerly waiting for, but because of its attempt to bring back a certain genre that Bollywood had abandoned long ago.

The ‘Angry Young Man’, in other words a simpleton, driven by some past events, choosing the path of a gangster/Mafia to place himself in the highest strata of power, a (wayward) hero of the working class, had literally vanished from the popular discourse of Hindi Cinema since the early 90s, after enriching Bollywood – both commercially and...

Maalik Box Office Collection Day 1 Update! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The opening verdict is out and Rajkummar Rao led Maalik has made a fair start at the box office. There’s strong competition at the box office, and things got challenging with mixed word-of-mouth. Despite that, the action thriller made a fair start in India. Scroll below for day 1 collection!

Maalik Box Office Day 1 Collection

The screens are limited because the ticket windows are congested with competitors like Sitaare Zameen Par, Housefull 5, Maa, Metro In Dino, Jurassic World Rebirth, F1, and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. Surpassing all roadblocks, Maalik earned 4.02 crores on day 1, as per the official figures.

It could not enter the top 10 opening days of 2025 in Bollywood but remained on similar lines as Metro In Dino (4.05 crores), Maa (4.93 crores), and The Diplomat (4.03 crores). Rajkummar Rao has established himself as a bankable star over the years. It will be interesting...

Maalik Box Office Collection Day 2: The owner of Rajkumar Rao, who was expecting a big opening at the box office. This movie has failed in it. Actually Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chillar starrer film completed its first day at the box office. Where its earnings have been simple. Which is very less than his previous hit film ‘Bhool Lack Maaf’. Whereas today there is a lot of expectations from the ‘owner’ on second day. Where it can fill theaters with audience. Let’s know today Malik Day 2 collection How much is going to do

Maalik Box Office Collection Second Day Report

The film directed by Pulkit has knocked in theaters yesterday. In which Rajkummar Rao has been seen with an influential character in the film with tremendous action. This time the director and producer has made Akshay Kumar’s heroine Manushi Chillar. His role in the film is that of a girlfriend.

Maalik Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Manushi Chhillar, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Anshumaan Pushkar, Swanand Kirkire, Saurabh Shukla, Saurabh Sachdeva

Director: Pulkit

Maalik Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao Starrer Fails To Impress Despite A Rage-Fueled Performance (Photo Credit –Instagram)

What’s Good: Will have to think hard about this!

What’s Bad: It’s a complete surrender to unoriginality!

Loo Break: Whenever…after the first 15 minutes.

Watch or Not?: I did, unfortunately!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 149 Minutes

User Rating:

I firmly believe that some titles are jinxed! In 1972, there was a film of this name, with a single ‘a’ (Malik), which was an insufferable melodrama. This one’s anything but ‘mellow,’ but it’s unbearable too after the first predictable yet slightly engaging and optimistic (I am an optimist while watching any movie!) hour.

A simple farmer’s simple son (Rajkummar Rao) swears vengeance when his father...

The volume of violence in filmmaker Pulkit’ s Maalik would surprise and shock only those who haven’t seen his outstanding series, Bhakshak, which was about sexual violence.

Maalik is about the politics of violence. And the violence In politics. It is set in the city of Amitabh Bachchan, Allahabad, and there are some delectable references to the Superstar. I especially liked Rajkummar Rao’s deadpan response after a shootout in a movie theatre: “Manoranjan mein hinsa?!”

Writer-director Pulkit does the opposite: hinsa mein manoranjan. There is much to be said about a film that peels off layer after layer of commissioned violence in the Uttar Pradesh of the 1990s—long before Yogi’s operation cleanup—to reveal what we already know: the more we use violence as a tool of protest, the more its chances of becoming nothing but a weapon of mass destruction.

Would it be politically correct...

Maalik Box Office Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The countdown has begun, and Rajkummar Rao will entertain us in a never-before-seen avatar as Maalik on the big screens. The action thriller co-starring Manushi Chillar will be released in theatres on July 11, 2025. But how much does it need to become a hit at the box office? Scroll below for a detailed analysis.

What is the Maalik budget?

Multiple reports indicate that Maalik has a production budget of 54 crores. The film was mainly shot in Lucknow and Varanasi. It co-stars Huma Qureshi (special appearance), Saurabh Shukla, and Prosenjit Chatterjee, among others, in pivotal roles. The budget should have ideally been lower, but all eyes are now on Rajkummar Rao’s pull.

It is also to be noted that most Rajkummar Rao films with a low budget have done wonders at the box office. His last release, Bhool Chuk Maaf, was made at a cost of 50 crores.

Ranveer Singh’s Top 5 Highest-Rated Films On IMDb ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh is the powerhouse of energy and talent. With a career spanning over 14 years, he has carved a niche for himself in showbiz by delivering wonderful performances and has emerged as one of the most versatile actors in Hindi cinema. From his debut in Band Baaja Baaraat to his upcoming releases like Don 3 and Dhurandhar, Ranveer continues to push the envelope with every role he takes on. As the anticipation builds around his next big-screen outings, let’s revisit five of his highest-rated films that showcase the range and brilliance he brings to the screen.

1. Gully Boy (2019): Director – Zoya Akhtar IMDb rating – 7.9/10 Where to watch – Amazon Prime Video

Plot: Gully Boy is one of Ranveer Singh’s best movies. It also stars Alia Bhatt, Siddhant Chaturvedi in lead roles. He played the role of Murad,...

Panchayat Season 4(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Following a successful three-season run, Panchayat Season 4 is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. The village-set series is widely admired for its rustic charm, simple storytelling, and relatable characters. Many fans consider it one of the finest Indian web series of recent times. But how does the newly released fourth season compare to its predecessors in terms of IMDb user ratings? Let’s take a look.

Panchayat Season 4 Vs. First Three Seasons – IMDb Showdown

The average IMDb user rating for all eight episodes of Panchayat S4 stands at around 8/10. In comparison, Season 1, Season 2, and Season 3 have higher averages of approximately 8.5/10, 8.8/10, and 8.5/10, respectively. While Season 4 currently holds the lowest rating among the four, it remains an immensely enjoyable and heartfelt continuation of the beloved series.

What’s Panchayat All About?

The underlying story of Panchayat revolves around an engineering graduate, Abhishek Tripathi (played by...

Paatal Lok 2 & Panchayat 4(Photo Credit –YouTube)

The first half of 2025 has given us some amazing Hindi shows. From heartwarming dramas like Panchayat Season 4 to gritty thrillers like Paatal Lok Season 2 and Black Warrant, there’s something for everyone. We have handpicked the top ten Hindi series of the year so far and ranked them based on their current IMDb user ratings. For multi-season series, we have considered the average ratings of the latest season. Read on to explore their IMDb scores, brief plots, and where you can watch them online.

10. Kankhajura Release Date – May 30, 2025 Director – Chandan Arora IMDb Rating – 7.1/10 Available On – SonyLIV

Plot: The crime thriller series is an Indian adaptation of the award-winning Israeli drama Magpie. It follows the story of Ashu (Roshan Mathew), a man who is released many years after serving a prison sentence. But when he reconnects with his brother Max (Mohit Raina), his return begins...

Half CA Season 2 Teaser: Ahsaas Channa Returns To Face Bigger CA Struggles ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

On National Chartered Accountants’ Day, Ahsaas Channa unveiled the teaser for Half CA Season 2, a continuation of the show that explores the lives of aspiring Chartered Accountants in India. The new season aims to go deeper into the pressures, expectations, and everyday grind faced by CA students—a subject that clearly resonated the first time around.

Celebs Rally Behind Half CA’s Relatable Take On CA Student Life

Huma Qureshi shared the teaser on her Instagram stories and wrote, “Congratulations @ahsaassy and the whole team.”

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Uorfi Javed dropped the teaser on her socials and wrote, “@ahsaassy what an actor you are..binge watching this tonight! Your hardwork and determination inspires me.”

Trending Hey Salman Khan & Kapil Sharma, No, Taking Dig At Sohail Khan’s Ex-Wife, & Normalizing ‘Desperate Male Gynaec’ Doesn’t Make You Funny!

Maalik Trailer Review Ft Rajkummar Rao, Manushi Chillar & Others! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Rajkummar Rao is stepping away from the comedy genre for a while. He will be seen in a fierce avatar in Maalik, co-starring Manushi Chillar. The official trailer of the gangster action thriller has been unveiled, and it’s reminding us of Animal & Pushpa, with double the stimulation! Scroll below for a detailed review.

Decoding Maalik Trailer

The 2-minute and 45-second-long teaser begins with an introduction to Rajkummar Rao’s character, the son of a powerless father. But he refuses to accept his destiny and instead takes the rebel road. He’s powerful, but that’s not enough. Maalik is determined to enter politics and become an Mla. But we all know it’s a dirty world, so the journey will be full of revenge, betrayal, and so much more!

Maalik Trailer Review

Maalik trailer promises a power-packed gangster drama.

This Mother’s Day let’s celebrate the incredible women who shape our lives—not just as mothers, but as daughters, sisters, friends, and warriors. These five films highlight the strength, vulnerability, and resilience of women in all their forms. From laugh-out-loud moments to emotional rollercoasters, these stories will make you reflect on the amazing women around you and remind you to hug them a little tighter. Get ready to laugh, cry, and feel deeply for the women who inspire us every day.

1 Tarla [ZEE5]

Tarla celebrates the inspiring life of iconic chef Tarla Dalal, who broke societal stereotypes to become India’s first home cook to gain national fame. This feel-good biopic takes you through her journey from a homemaker to a culinary sensation, capturing the grit and warmth that defined her. With Huma Qureshi bringing Tarla’s story alive on screen, the film is a tribute to the power of dreams,...

Underrated spy movies on Ott for Mission: Impossible lovers(Photo Credit –YouTube)

The eighth instalment of the Mission: Impossible film series, titled ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ starring Hollywood heartthrob Tom Cruise, is set for its grand theatrical release in the US on 23rd May 2025 and in Indian cinemas on 17th May 2025. Until Mi 8 arrives in theatres, we have collated a list of underrated/underappreciated yet must-watch spy films (in no particular order) that you can watch on various Indian Ott platforms. We hope you’ll enjoy watching these films as much as we enjoyed compiling this list for you.

1. Allied (Release Year – 2016)

Available On – Netflix

Plot: Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the 1940s-set film revolves around the romantic relationship between a Canadian intelligence officer, Max (Brad Pitt), and a French Resistance Fighter, Marianne (Marion Cotillard). After surviving a dangerous mission, they fall in love and marry. But their loyalties...

Maalik New Movie Release Date: An official update has come out about Rajkummar Rao’s upcoming film owner. In fact, the release date of the Gangstar Action Thriller film has been changed by the makers where it was going to knock in theaters on June 20, but now the audience will have to wait for it, let us know what is the release date of the owner.

Maalik New Movie Release Date

Many big films are going to start in 2025, including many franchise films which are eagerly doing. In this way, these much awaited films are also actor Rajkumar’s action thriller film ‘Malik’ which is eagerly to Audians. But this waiting is going to happen more now because today according to the official report, the release date of the owner has been changed. Due to which the film will now be released late

What is the new release date of the owner movie?...

Subhash K Jha takes a look at Ek Thi Daayan which released in 2013. And as a bonus, Director Kannan Iyer reminisces about the making of the supernatural thriller!

Do you believe in the supernatural? Even if you don’t, this effective, though compromised, take on the wages of renewable evil would prompt you to look nervously over your shoulders the next time you pass through a dark, shadowy corridor.

So right away, a round of applause to producer Vishal Bhardwaj and first-time director Kannan Iyer for a scare fare that goes way beyond the mundane terror gimmicks of Indian cinema’s much-abused horror genre to search out the very core of the human nature.

Why do we fear the unknown? And could it be what we consider to be the supernatural is actually a manifestation of our own deep insecurities?

Ek Thi Daayan enters the world of the supernatural with...

The super South Indian Rockstar Yash, has reigned supreme on the hearts of millions with his Kgf movie and now again he is up with Toxic, a movie wrapped into the gripping narrative promising to be a period gangster flick. The film has been in production since last year, with a significant budget of approximately $60 million, indicating the scale and ambition behind the project.

The movie is all decked up to hit the big screens next year on March 19 and the official announcement of release date of Toxic has already intensified the excitement amidst the millions of admirers of Yash, they can’t wait to see him uncover the pure mafia vibes. Let’s take a tour of this thrilling world of a powerful drug cartel held for the audiences through our blog post. Let’s take a sneak peek into the movie, Toxic with us!

Quick Glance of the...

When Is Akshay Kumar & Arshad Warsi’s Jolly Llb 3 Releasing?(Photo Credit –Hotstar/YouTube)

The much-anticipated third installment of the Jolly Llb franchise is officially on its way. Jolly Llb 3, featuring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi in the lead roles, promises to bring another thrilling courtroom drama filled with humor and intense legal battles. However, a prominent trade analyst recently confirmed that the courtroom has finally locked its release date. Expectations are soaring high, with Akshay and Arshad coming together for the third part.

Jolly Llb 3: What To Expect?

Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the mastermind behind the first two films, the movie is set to bring back the charm and wit that made the series a fan favorite. This time, Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi will go head-to-head in a courtroom showdown, making it more intense.

The film also features Saurabh Shukla as the ever-entertaining Justice Sunderlal Tripathi,...

Kiara Advani’s Fees For Yash’s Toxic!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

After Bollywood hits like Ms Dhoni: The Untold Story and Kabir Singh, Kiara Advani has now decided to conquer South cinema. She was recently seen in Game Changer alongside Ram Charan. The mom-to-be is now making noise over her remuneration for Yash’s Toxic, which has helped her join the leagues of Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and others. Scroll below for all the details!

Kiara Advani salary for Toxic

As per multiple online reports, Kiara Advani is taking home a whopping fee of 15 crores for her role in Toxic. Yash’s leading heroine is enjoying a 114% hike in her salary. She was paid around 5-7 crores for her role in Game Changer. Even if one considers the upper amount, there’s more than a 2X surge in her fees, which is humungous!

Kiara Advani is now one of the highest-paid actresses in India.

It’s been two days since I have watched Dibakar Banerjee’s “Tees” (2024), and it has bothered me to no end, my inability to articulate my thoughts about the film in a coherent fashion. Perhaps that could be because Banerjee, unlike many other filmmakers dealing with social messaging, is extremely cognizant about the evils plaguing the current climate and how insidious they actually are in exhibiting themselves—be it in the garb of bureaucracy or of jealousy.

You can argue that “Tees” is a grab bag of social messages that Banerjee and screenwriter Gaurav Solanki throw into a blender, but that would take away from the nuanced and controlled storytelling the film exhibits within its anthology structure. Essentially taking the conceit of three different anthologies of storytelling united by Banerjee’s own acerbic perspective on the present, a further wrinkle is introduced by creating the three stories as part of a multi-generational tapestry.

The moment we’ve all been waiting for is finally here, and the buzz is electric! Adored Bollywood stars Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have just announced that they’re expecting their first child! This charming couple, known for their vibrant love story, has officially taken their relationship up a notch!

Their romance kicked off on the set of their 2021 film, Shershaah, where they quickly fell for each other. They tied the knot in a stunning traditional Hindu ceremony in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, on February 7, 2023, which felt like a scene straight out of a fairy tale and had fans gushing over their love.

As they embark on this exciting new journey, Kiara and Sidharth shared a sweet photo of themselves holding tiny baby socks, with the caption, “The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon.” This announcement has sent fans and fellow celebrities, like Huma Qureshi and Neha Dhupia, into a congratulatory frenzy.

nitting Revisiting the striking Badlapur, Subhash K Jha takes a look back at the drama directed by Sridhar Raghavan’s which released 10 years ago on February 20th.

“The tree remembers, the axe forgets,” reads a proverb in the opening credits of a film that left me feeling like both the tree and the axe. While the film’s pain-lashed topography in the first overture is exceptional—with every vein on Varun Dhawan’s temples ringing a bell—the second overture gets audacious, tongue-in-cheek, subversive, and sometimes downright silly. As if the tree decided to get even with the axe by cutting off its own branches.

Cast in the mould of the greatest redemptive dramas Badlapur has an ambitious ambience of unmitigated doom irrigating almost every frame. It’s as if director Sriram Raghavan and his co-writer Arijit Biswas wants to shut out all light from his protagonist Raghavan’s life.

Raveena Tandon Once Revealed Her Crush’s Name ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Raveena Tandon is not only a versatile artist but also one of the most beautiful actresses. Her father was filmmaker Ravi Tandon. She has worked with some of the top actors in the Hindi film industry. Like many, she had one or two crushes while growing up. She once opened up about having a crush on this co-star with whom she has worked in several movies. Keep scrolling for more.

Raveena was one of the leading actresses of the 90s who has also worked in action movies and comedies. Some of the biggest movies of Raveena are Mohra, Dilwale, Ziddi and more. She became a sensation because of her sultry song Tip Tip Barsa Paani from Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty starrer Mohra. Tandon took a sabbatical after tying the knot with Anil Thadani, and now her daughter Rasha Thadani...

Subhash K Jha takes another look at Jolly LLB2 as it hits 8 years since it released. Plus, we hear from star Akshay Kumar about the film in a throwback interview

Whether played by Arshad Warsi or Akshay Kumar, the small-town lawyer’s socio-political awakening is heartwarming, to say the least. While Jolly Llb 2 is suffused with a swarming, all-pervasive social conscience that ribs our guilt-ridden middle-class values and elbows our cynicism and slothfulness out of our range of activity, it suffers from a sense of overweening ambition.

Everything here is much larger than Jolly Llb, the 2013 sleeper hit about a lazy lawyer played with judicious jocosity by Arshad Warsi, who takes on a cause-celebre that turns him into a responsible citizen. Arshad’s Jolly made us cheer for his growth into conscientiousness.

Again, writer-director Subhash Kapoor has his heart and conscience in the right place. Akshay Kumar’s sincerity...

We have more about the excellent panels that took place at Spoken Fest 2025, a storytelling festival in Mumbai. Spoken Fest lit up the city with raw energy, unfiltered stories, and voices that demand to be heard. To the delight of the audience Huma Qureshi spoke about her debut novel, Zeba: An Accidental Superhero at the Mehfil stage at Jio World Garden.

The debut novelist spoke about how her protagonist; the “accidental super hero” is an imperfect saviour but has enough inner strength to add value to the world while going through a personal transformation. Huma felt that such imperfect saviours deserved more representation in pop culture.

Huma also remarked how she started writing the book every morning with a vengeance during the Covid-19 pandemic, and regaled the audience by reading out a part from the novel.

When talking about her new book, Zeba: An Accidental Superhero, actor Huma Qureshi said,...

3 Reasons Why Netflix Has Gotten Your 2025 Binge List Sorted (Photo Credit – YouTube/Instagram)

The Ott streaming platform Netflix announced its exciting lineup for the year 2025. Needless to say, it has gotten your binge list covered for this year. Here are 3 reasons why Netflix’s list of offerings will leave you spoilt for choices and redefines the digital sphere like never before

3 Reasons Why Netflix Has Gotten Your 2025 Binge List Sorted

1- Exciting Lineup Of Thrillers, Action & Romance

When it comes to romances, the Ott streaming platform offers movies like Aap Jaisa Koi, starring R Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Naadaniyan, which marks the debut of Saif Ali Khan’s son Ibrahim Ali Khan opposite Khushi Kapoor. Then there is the Yami Gautam and Pratik Gandhi starrer romantic flick Dhoom Dhaam which marks a romantic story in the backdrop of an adventure. While the Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar starrer...

Netflix has revealed its Indian content slate yet for 2025, spanning over 25 titles across films, series, and unscripted programming, featuring major Bollywood stars and marking several significant debuts.

In the romantic drama “Aap Jaisa Koi,” R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh star in what’s described as a heartwarming tale from Dharmatic Entertainment. Another romance, “Dhoom Dhaam,” follows a timid momma’s boy and a daring wild child on their wedding night, starring Yami Gautam Dhar and Pratik Gandhi, alongside Eijaz Khan and Prateik Babbar.

The slate brings Ibrahim Ali Khan (son of Saif Ali Khan) and Khushi Kapoor together in “Nadaaniyan,” a modern love story about a South Delhi diva hiring a middle-class boy as her fake boyfriend. The cast includes veterans Mahima Chaudhary, Suniel Shetty, and Dia Mirza.

Saif Ali Khan headlines “Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins,” joining forces with Jaideep Ahlawat and Kunal Kapoor in a high-stakes heist...

The International Emmy Award-winning Indian series “Delhi Crime” is gearing up for its third season, with acclaimed actor Huma Qureshi joining the stellar ensemble cast.

The series, which took home the International Emmy for best drama series in 2020, is currently in post-production.

Qureshi, fresh off her Filmfare Award win for SonyLIV’s “Maharani 3,” steps into the role of the show’s most formidable antagonist yet, going head-to-head with Shefali Shah’s beloved character Dcp Vartika Chaturvedi, referred to by her team as “Madam Sir.”

“I was delighted and honored when the makers approached me to play the antagonist for the third season of this internationally acclaimed show,” Qureshi said. “I hope we continue to entertain the audience with the show’s third instalment.”

The new season sees the return of core cast members Shah, Rasika Dugal as Acp Neeti Singh, and Rajesh Tailang as Bhupendra. Tanuj Chopra returns as director and showrunner.

Did Yash’s Toxic Movie Receive A Notice Over Illegal Tree Cutting? (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Known for the Kgf film series, Yash has become one of the most popular pan-Indian film stars. In the past nine years, he has starred in only two films, where he played the role of Rocky. However, fans now have a new reason to rejoice as Yash will finally play a new role in 2025’s Toxic, directed by Geethu Mohandas. While fans eagerly await the film’s release, it seems that the makers have something else to worry about.

Toxic has found itself at the center of a legal storm after the Karnataka Forest Department issued a notice to its makers. The controversy revolves around the alleged illegal felling of hundreds of trees on forest land during the film’s shoot. Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre confirmed the notice on Monday as per Pti...

Toxic Glimpse Breaks Viewership Records! (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

After the super success of Kgf Chapter 2, superstar Yash is now gearing up for Toxic. The gangster drama is expected to release in December 2025. The first look of the leading actor was unveiled yesterday and has created history! Its staggering views have left behind Indian biggies like Pushpa 2, Devara, and others to achieve a new milestone. Scroll below for details.

Record views within 24 hours!

Toxic is currently under production, and the shooting will soon wrap up. On the occasion of Yash’s 39th birthday, the makers treated fans with a first-look glimpse. The 59-second promo was released on January 8, 2024, and is still trending on YouTube at #1.

In the first 24 hours, the video that gives a sneak peek into the world of Toxic gained a whopping 35.9 million views and 5.5K lacs likes on YouTube. It is the most-viewed glimpse in the history...

Before she was the toast of Hollywood, Ella Purnell had a starring role in Zack Snyder's 2021, Army of the Dead, and it's not the only time she's worked with the director. Army of the Dead is one of the Zack Snyder projects that feels a little bit lost to time. That's probably because it was released on Netflix in May 2021, smack-dab in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic, not exactly when audiences were searching for a movie about a viral outbreak that destroys society and turns the afflicted into shambling, quarantined monsters.

It's a serviceable zombie action flick but feels a little half-baked in a few too many ways. Perhaps that's why audiences haven't attached themselves to it the same way Snyder fanboys have to movies like Justice League, Watchmen, and 300. Whatever issues the movie has, the cast isn't one of them. Ella Purnell, in particular, is a standout,...

Actress of the year, the incredible Kani Kusruti, who can play anything, discusses the impact Of All That We Imagine As Light and more in this special interview with Subhash K Jha.

Only a myopic kalaa-blind art-myopic industry would cast the powerhouse performer Kani Kusruti as an assistant to Huma Qureshi in Maharani. Indeed, the sinfully accomplished Kani has proved herself the real Maharani of movie acting with All We Imagine As Light. Kani is now being feted across the world. But she is not getting carried away. The Malayali powerhouse started with a bit part in 2003 as a bus passenger speaks of her incredible journey so far.

In 2024 Kani had to as many as three releases. She says it was a mere co-incidence. “I actually did Girls Will Be Girls first, in 2022. October, November is when we shot for it. And All We Imagine Has Light happened in 2023. But,...

Warning: there are Spoilers for every movie mentioned in this articleThe horror genre is alive and well, thanks to the wonderfully sadistic Art the Clown in his latest sequel Terrifier 3, plus other great franchise movies such as the surprisingly humorous Smile 2. One of the best elements of the horror genre is not just the actual frights and scares that audiences get from the kills and suspense, it's also when there's a plot twist that no one saw coming.

Sometimes, these surprises work extremely well. For example, when John Kramer rises from the dead in 2004's Saw, or when the hag-like creature appears in Barbarian from 2022. They were great plot twists that we never saw coming. However, despite the best intentions of all involved, there are many horror movies with a plot twist that's so obvious, that when it happens it's a let-down rather than a horrific shock.

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Madhuri Dixit Once Revealed She Felt Shy Doing Intimate Scenes With Naseeruddin Shah(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Madhuri Dixit is one of the most gorgeous actresses in the Indian film industry. Many might have had a crush on the actress and must have felt weak in the knees while working with her. But can you imagine the diva feeling shy about doing intimate and intense scenes? It happened with her when she was paired opposite Naseeruddin Shah in Dedh Ishqiya. Scroll below for the deets.

It was directed by Abhishek Chaubey and is the sequel to Ishqiya. Naseeruddin and Arshad Warsi paired again for the sequel. Huma Qureshi and Vijay Raaz also played supporting roles. Although it was critically acclaimed, the movie failed miserably at the box office. Madhuri played the role of Begum Para. The actress once shared how she felt shy about doing certain scenes with Shah.

According to Bollywood Bubble’s report,...

Applause Entertainment’s Mithya: The Darker Chapter , survives ‘The Curse Of The Second Season’ and even manages to be better than the first part, in parts. Huma Qureshi Who is at best, capable of a competent performance , pull herself out of her comfort zone to play a lecturer Juhi Adhikari of Hindi literature. As for her adversary, let’s just say Avantika Dassani doesn’t bring disrepute to the culture of nepotism. She is a better actress than her mother Bhagyashree, which admittedly is not saying much.

If mother Bhagyashree did Main Pyar Kiya, daughter Avantika’s project could well be titled Maine Plan Kiya. What a schemer her Rhea Rajguru is! In the first season Rhea caught her funky Teacher Didi making out in the college washroom . In the current season Juhi is caught plagiarizing another man’s book wholesale.

The characters including the protagonist are buried in the...

After the success of Sacred Games and Mirzapur, the Hindi region of the Ott space was filled with all kinds of episodic crime dramas. Off the top of my head, we got Delhi Crime, Hasmukh, Your Honor, Undekhi, Flesh, Aashram, A Simple Murder, Dark 7 White, and more. Paatal Lok managed to stand out, but since it was backed by an insanely talented star cast and a team of brilliant directors and writers, its success didn’t come off as a surprise. But the crime drama show that floored me was Mithya. Sure, it had stellar actors like Huma Qureshi and Parambrata Chatterjee in it and was being helmed by Rohan Sippy. However, everything depended on a newcomer, Avantika Dassani, and boy did she deliver in spades. The writing of her character was absolutely diabolical, and the cold way in which she went about the misty mountains of Darjeeling executing...

~ The ZEE5 Global original series, ‘Mithya – The Darker Chapter’ will premiere on ZEE5 Global this Diwali – from November 1, 2024, ~

Global, 21st October 2024: ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, dropped the trailer of its original series and psychological drama ‘Mithya – The Darker Chapter today. Directed by Kapil Sharma and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Rose Audio Visual Production, the show probes into the complex and volatile relationship between two half-sisters, Juhi (played by Huma Qureshi) and Rhea (played Avantika Dassani) and their battle for revenge and retribution. Set to stream on ZEE5 Global this Diwali, Mithya also stars Naveen Kasturia, Rajit Kapoor, Indraneil Sengupta, Avantika Akerkar, Rushad Rana, Krishna Bisht in supporting roles.

Trailer Link: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKH5dGfNsNk

The trailer for ‘Mithya – The Darker Chapter’ leaps viewers back into the intense psychological drama between half-sisters Juhi and Rhea.

Huma Qureshi (“Gangs of Wasseypur”) stars in “Bayaan,” (The Testimony) a police drama that has wrapped shooting and is participating in Busan’s Asian Project Market.

The film is directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra, whose debut feature “Chauranga” won accolades at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and the Mumbai Film Festival. It is a co-production between Shiladitya Bora’s Platoon One Films, Madhu Sharma’s Summit Studios and producers Kunal Kumar and Anshuman Singh. Bora is known for backing films like “Newton” (India’s 2018 Oscar entry) and “Picasso” (Prime Video India’s first Marathi-language direct-to-digital acquisition).

The film centers on a female detective investigating her first case as lead investigator in a small Rajasthan town. She faces significant challenges due to her opponent’s deep-rooted influence within the system, while also striving to live up to her father’s legendary reputation in law enforcement.

The cast also includes...

Anurag Kashyap has announced a special re-release of his iconic film Gangs of Wasseypur, which will return to cinemas from August 30 to September 5. This re-release is set to reignite the cinematic experience of the crime-comedy that has become a cultural landmark in Indian cinema. Kashyap made the announcement on Instagram, sharing the news with fans and revealing that tickets will be priced at Rs 149.

Released in 2012, Gangs of Wasseypur is renowned for its raw and gritty portrayal of the coal mafia in Dhanbad. The film, starring Manoj Bajpayee, Huma Qureshi, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, has achieved cult status due to its intense storytelling, memorable dialogues, and significant impact on pop culture. Phrases like “Keh ke lenge uski” and “Beta… tumse na ho payega” have become part of the film’s legacy, inspiring memes and influencing both audiences and future filmmakers.

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Kannada actor Yash and his wife, former actress Radhika Pandit, have recently embarked on a spiritual journey, visiting the Sadashiva Rudra Temple in Ujire and the Sri Manjunatha Temple in Dharmasthala. They were accompanied by Venkat Narayana, the producer of Yash’s upcoming film “Toxic.” Dressed in traditional attire, Yash’s temple visits have garnered significant attention on social media.

The Sadashiva Rudra Temple is located in Nada village, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka, about 12 km from Belthangady taluk and 4 km from Ujire town. Known for its unique tradition of clay offerings symbolizing human desires, the Surya temple is considered one of a kind.

On the professional front, Yash is busy shooting for “Toxic,” directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film stars Nayanthara and Kiara Advani in key roles, with Huma Qureshi playing the antagonist. Yash’s character in the film is a drug lord, and like the “Kgf” series, “Toxic” will be released in multiple languages,...

ZEE5 Global, a prominent streaming platform for South Asian content, has released data revealing the growing popularity of reality-inspired titles over the past two years. These productions now constitute approximately 20% of the platform’s total viewership.

Content based on real-life events and notable figures has consistently topped the charts, indicating an increasing demand for factual narratives. “Sam Bahadur,” a biopic of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw starring Vicky Kaushal, leads the pack as the most-watched content across all categories in 2024, setting new records in viewership and engagement. Other popular titles in this genre include “Swatantrya Veer Savarkar,” depicting the life of Indian political figure V.D. Savarkar with Randeep Hooda in the lead role, and “Main Atal Hoon,” a biographical drama about former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee featuring Pankaj Tripathi.

In 2023, original productions like “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai,” based on a landmark child sex offence case and starring Manoj Bajpayee,...

Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic Cast. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Toxic is an action-packed movie featuring a stellar cast including Nayanthara and Kiara Advani who will play significant roles alongside Yash.

Sources indicate that Nayanthara will portray Yash’s sister while Kiara Advani will be his love interest. Additionally Huma Qureshi is set to play the main antagonist. The film will also include Tara Sutaria and Shruti Haasan in undisclosed roles.

Toxic is expected to be a story centered around a cartel based in Goa. The film’s official announcement was made earlier this year on Yash’s birthday. Initially there were reports that Kareena Kapoor Khan was set to play the lead role, likely as Yash’s elder sister. However she opted out and Nayanthara was brought in to replace her.

Trending Salaar And Kgf Fame Prashanth Neel Is All Set To Direct ‘Thunivu’ Star Ajith Kumar In Two Upcoming Films Nagarjuna...

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have shared a delightful video from their wedding, capturing a joyful celebration with many Bollywood stars. In the Instagram clip, guests like Rekha, Kajol, Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor, Huma Qureshi, and Saqib Saleem are seen dancing enthusiastically. Notable moments include Kajol posing with Sonakshi, Zaheer and Huma dancing, and Sonakshi joining Anil Kapoor in his signature moves, with Zaheer laughing nearby. Salman Khan is also spotted hugging Sonakshi warmly.

A touching scene shows Sonakshi comforting a teary-eyed Rekha, and receiving a cheek kiss from her mother, Poonam Sinha. Other celebrities such as Siddharth, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Rajkummar Rao dance while Honey Singh performs. A particularly sweet moment is Zaheer kneeling and folding his hands at Sonakshi as the song “Mujhse Shaadi Karogi” plays.

Sonakshi Sinha dances to Chaiyya Chaiyya with Zaheer Iqbal at her reception party; Fan says, ‘Dekh rahe ho vinod bhabhi ji...

Huma Qureshi and Chandrachur Singh to Lead ‘Bayaan’: Exciting news in the world of cinema as Huma Qureshi, Chandrachur Singh, and Sachin Khedekar gear up to headline the investigative drama “Bayaan.”

Written and directed by Bikas Mishra, the film will be produced by Shiladitya Bora, Madhu Sharma, Kunal Kumar, and Anshuman Singh under Platoon One Films and Summit Studios banners. Filming is set to commence in July 2024.

Huma Qureshi – Chandrachur Singh – ‘Bayaan’: Investigative Drama Developed At Film Independent Los Angeles Announced…#HumaQureshi, #ChandrachurSingh and #SachinKhedekar will star in #Bayaan.

Written – directed by Bikas Mishra and produced by Shiladitya Bora [Platoon One Films],… pic.twitter.com/W5uYIUQNIT

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“Bayaan” has garnered support from the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund and was nurtured during Bikas Mishra’s residency at Film Independent, Los Angeles, as part of the Global Media Makers program.

The script benefited from...

Indian indie producer Shiladitya Bora is set to begin production on “Bayaan,” a new drama featuring Huma Qureshi and Chandrachur Singh. The film, by writer-director Bikas Mishra (“Chauranga”), is slated to start shooting this month in Rajasthan.

Additional cast members include Sachin Khedekar (“Sita Ramam”), Avijit Dutt (“Piku”), Shampa Mandal, Priti Shukla, Vibhor Mayank and Aditi Kanchan Singh.

“Bayaan” is a co-production between Bora’s Platoon One Films, Madhu Sharma’s Summit Studios, and producers Kunal Kumar and Anshuman Singh. The project has received support from the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund and was developed at the LA Residency, part of Film Independent’s Global Media Makers program.

During his time at the residency, Mishra received mentorship from Craig Mazin (“Chernobyl”) and script advice from writer Jeff Stockwell and story editor Ruth Atkinson.

Set against the backdrop of the western Indian desert state of Rajasthan, “Bayaan,” which means evidence,...