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The French creature feature Survive is making its way to North America, as Deadline reports that Samuel Goldwyn Films has picked up the distribution rights and are planning to give the film a theatrical and VOD release sometime in January.

Directed by Frédéric Jardin and from a screenplay written by Matt Alexander (which is actually a shared pseudonym for Mathieu Oullion and Alexandre Coquelle), Survive follows Julia and her loving husband who celebrate their son’s birthday on their boat in the middle of the ocean. When a violent storm nearly capsizes them, the family awakes in a desert land. Earth has undergone a tragic polarity reversal, draining water from the oceans. The family must race to safety before the water returns all while battling hungry creatures from the abyss that hunt for fresh flesh. That sounds like a set-up for a good time to me!

The film stars Emilie Dequenne...

Indian filmmaker Ali Abbas Zafar is returning to Yash Raj Films (Yrf), the studio where he made his first four films, Variety has learned.

Zafar made his feature directorial debut with Yrf’s 2011 romantic comedy “Mere Brother Ki Dulhan,” starring Katrina Kaif, Imran Khan and Ali Zafar. The film was a hit and Zafar followed up with the studio’s action film “Gunday” (2014), starring Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Irrfan Khan, which was a massive success. Blockbusters followed, including wrestling drama “Sultan” (2016), starring Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma, which is one of the studio’s all-time biggest hits; and “Tiger Zinda Hai” (2017), starring Khan and Kaif, the second instalment of Yrf’s popular spy universe franchise created by studio head Aditya Chopra.

Family drama “Bharat” (2019), also starring Khan and Kaif, an adaptation of Yoon Je-kyoon’s “Ode to My Father,” also proved to be a success. Produced by Reel Life Productions,...

Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’s Starcast Salary Might Suprise You! (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff’ Bade Miyan Chote Miyan have been trying to maintain a certain pace at the box office. However, the film has been on the radar since it was released on Eid, a festival that has been used to its maximum potential to churn out box office numbers by Salman Khan.

Bmcm, helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar, is Akshay Kumar’s Eid release after Bhool Bhulaiyaa in 2007. At the same time, Tiger Shroff had an Eid release in 2022 with Heropanti 2. Meanwhile, the director has the record for the highest Eid opening with his film Bharat, starring Salman Khan.

A lot of debate around Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff‘s action-biggie is due to it being touted as one of the costliest action films ever made. While the exact budget of the film is...

All About Shahid Kapoor’s Successful Journey In Bollywood! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Shahid Kapoor is one of the most bankable stars in Bollywood today. He went through a dry spell, but the Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial Kabir Singh was the real game-changer in his career. But did you know he was rejected in as many as 100 films during his early days? Scroll below for all the details!

Shasha is the son of veteran star Pankaj Kapur. While many might think he must have gotten a lot of referrals and would have made it easily as a star kid, that was not the case. His journey was quite challenging as many remained unaware of his family background for a long time.

Back in 2016, the Jersey actor revealed he was rejected in as many as 100 auditions during his early days in Bollywood. In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Shahid Kapoor shared, “Everyone...

Best movies on Jio Cinema to watch right now. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

JioCinema, a longstanding platform, introduced a premium tier last year, enhancing its content offerings. Despite previously boasting quality content, it often went unnoticed as a viable streaming option till Ipl 2023. However, recent improvements have addressed initial issues, prompting us to compile a list of the best movies on Jio Cinema that you can watch for free.

10. Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela (2013)

Genre: Romantic drama Cast: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone IMDb Rating: 6.3/10

In the chaotic village of Ranjhaar, the Rajadi and Sanera clans have been feuding for ages. Ram, a Rajadi, and Leela, a Sanera, dare to fall in love, causing a stir. Their attempts to bring peace between their families go awry when a fight breaks out during Holi, triggering a chain of betrayals and revenge.

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Shahid Kapoor has a new nickname! The actor‘s fans now hail Shahid Kapoor as ShaHIT Kapoor

With Shahid Kapoor showing his versatility and consistency in brilliant performances in back to back films, netizens are calling him #ShaHITKapoor. From Kabir Singh to Jersey, Farzi, Bloody Daddy, or his recent hit Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which is inching towards Rs. 150 Cr. globally he certainly is ShaHit!

The actor has time and again proved his craft and given us consistently good performances that have stayed with us through these years. His ability to seamlessly transition between roles, coupled with consistently impactful performances, has solidified his position as one of the shining stars in Indian Cinema. Whether on the big screen or through Ott platforms, Shahid Kapoor continues to make astute choices, establishing himself as one of the best and admired actors in the industry. No wonder, he has hit the...

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office Day 6 Advance Booking Updates! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Today should ideally be the biggest day for Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon starrer Teri Baaton Mein Aise Uljha Jiya. Released on February 9, 2024, this Valentine’s special has been doing decent numbers at the box office. The advance booking collection for day 6 has hinted at a slight growth. Scroll below for all the details!

Shahid Kapoor returned to the big screens after Jersey (2022). He also received rave reviews for his performance in Bloody Daddy (2023), which premiered directly on the digital platform JioCinema. On the other hand, Kriti Sanon is fresh from Mimi’s success, which won her a national award. Fans were excited to see their pairing, and the response has lived upto the expectations so far.

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office Collection

In the first weekend, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha...

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya: Shahid Kapoor’s Salary Is Much Higher Than The Entire Star Cast ( Photo Credit – Maddock Films / YouTube )

Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Ulja Jiya are churning out decent numbers at the box office despite the mixed reviews. The film is a romantic love story of a human falling in love with a robot. Produced by Maddock Films, it boasts seasoned actors like Dharmendra, Dimple Kapadia, Rakesh Bedi, and others.

But as always, the pay disparity between the male lead and female is quite evident, in fact unbelievable. Shahid Kapoor opted for a salary hike after Kabir Singh’s success and charged a whopping 31 crore for his film Jersey. However, he has taken a pay cut for Tbmauj.

Coming to Kriti Sanon, the actress took 3 pay cuts in the last four years and was paid almost 3 crore for her...

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office Day 2 Early Estimates! ( Photo Credit – T-Series / YouTube )

Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon arrived with their Valentine’s gift a week ahead, on February 9, 2024. We’re talking about Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which opened to mixed response at the box office. The sci-fi romantic drama has witnessed growth despite the non-favorable factors. Below are all the details you need!

Tbmauj marks the directorial debut of Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah, who also have co-written the film. It marks Shahid’s return to the big screens after Jersey. He was also seen in the action thriller Bloody Daddy, but it was released on Jio Cinema. On the other hand, Kriti was seen in Adipurush and Ganapath in 2023. Both actors today have high star power, so there were high expectations at the box office.

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya Box Office Collection...

‘Teri Baaton Mein Uljha Jiya’ Compared To ‘Ddlj’ & ‘Jab We Met’ By Shahid Kapoor (Picture Credit: Facebook & IMDb)

After Farzi, Shahid Kapoor is now gearing up for his ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’ with Kriti Sanon. After teasing fans with an official trailer and a few songs, the lead actors are on the promotional spree of the film. Recently, the Jersey actor appeared for an interview where he was asked about the length of the film’s title. Responding to this, he cited a few examples of films like ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jaayenge’ and ‘Jab We Met while talking about long or different titles.

Kapoor was last seen in Bloody Daddy, which received mixed response from audience and critics. Kriti, on the other hand, was last seen in Ganapath, where she reunited with her Heropanti co-star Tiger Shroff. It’s been a long time since Ms Sanon tasted success with her films.

Top 10 Films Of 2023 (Ott): From Lust Stories 2 To Kareena Kapoor’s Jaane Jaan – IMDb Drops The List (Picture Credit: IMDb)

IMDb has dropped the list of top 10 films released on Ott platforms, and right from Kajol to Kareena Kapoor Khan, leading ladies of B’town have been ruling this arena. Young actors like Sidharth Malhotra, Sara Ali Khan, Sanya Malhotra, and Janhvi Kapoor also took their films straight to the platform.

Although direct-to-ott releases have been a thing of the past since the theaters have been functional, it has started a new genre of films exclusively made for the Ott platforms. This year, directors like Nitesh Tiwari and Sujoy Ghosh have offered brilliant films on Ott.

The Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023 (Streaming) list represents five subscription-based services, with five titles from Netflix, two from Zee5, and one each from Prime Video, JioCinema, and Disney+ Hotstar. The Most...

New Delhi, Sep 11 (Ians) The Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Jawan’ roared onto the big screen on Janmashtami, reaffirming the Bollywood superstar’s status as the ultimate entertainer. This action-packed thriller has set hearts racing and tongues wagging, earning praise from both critics and fans for its unadulterated dose of entertainment.

The narrative centres on a man compelled by a deep personal vendetta to right the societal wrongs of the past, all while honouring a promise made years ago. His path intersects with a formidable outlaw devoid of fear, responsible for inflicting severe suffering upon many. With a stellar cast including Srk, Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in pivotal roles, and masterfully directed by Atlee, ‘Jawan’ is currently setting theaters ablaze.

But the excitement doesn’t end there.

If ‘Jawan’ left you craving more adrenaline-pumping action, you’re in for a treat. Here is a list of action-packed dramas on Ott platforms...

Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor channeled his inner ‘Punjabi munda’ mode as he sported a turban in a string of new pictures he shared on social media. Shahid took to Instagram, where he posted a gamut of pictures. In the first photo, he is seen getting ready. The second image has him getting his turban fixed. Another picture shows Shahid posing with his father Pankaj Kapoor.

The actor is seen dressed in a black kurta paired with a cream coloured turban. While his actor-father Pankaj Kapoor is sporting a vest coat paired with white shirt and a turban.

“Dad always says ghar pe Shaadi hogi to pag paega na,” Shahid captioned the image.

The actor did not share the details about why or when he donned this look.

Fans couldn’t stop gushing over his look.

“Cute sa Mera punjabi munda,” said a fan.

One wrote: “Yaar kabhi tou bura lag jaya kar.

Bollywood’s one of the most handsome actor Shahid Kapoor on Sunday congratulated the Indian men’s relay team, who have set the Asian record to qualify for final in the ‘World Athletics Championships’.

The Indian men’s 4x400m relay team caused a sensation at the World Athletics Championships, by finishing second behind the United States in the semifinal heat, setting the Asian Record and qualifying for the final.

The Indian quartet of Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammad Ajmal Variathodi and Rajes Ramesh came up with a superb race to set a new Asian record, dipping below three minutes.

Taking to Instagram Stories, Shahid shared a happy picture of the players and wrote: “Congratulations on setting a new Asian record for 4×400m … Good luck for the finals.”

In another Story, the 42-year-old actor shared his look of the day. Dropping a mirror selfie, Shahid looked dapper in a white casual tee,...

Having starred alongside Sushmita Sen, as siblings in the two seasons of the critically acclaimed series ‘Aarya’, actor Ankur Bhatia has now reunited with the actress again for the biographical drama ‘Taali’.

In the Ravi Jadhav directorial, Ankur will be seen in a bold choice of role as a gay activist. The role celebrates diversity and inclusivity.

Talking about his role in the series, Ankur revealed: “In the show, I play the character of Navin, who is a gay activist, and the biggest supporter of Gauri Sawant, played by Sushmita Sen.”

In the crime thriller ‘Aarya’, Ankur had played the character of Sangram Singh Rathore, who was Aarya Sareen’s (played by Sushmita) half brother.

On his reunion with Sushmita, Ankur shared: “It brought me immense happiness and excitement to reunite with Sushmita after ‘Aarya’, and especially on this kind of a subject that carries such an important message.”

“And...

In the middle of 2023, IMDb has come up with a list of Most Popular movies and web series so far which includes Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Pathaan’ and Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Farzi’.

In the Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023 (So Far) list, the first spot is taken by Pathaan, Salman Khan’s ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ is number two, Adah Sharma-starrer ‘The Kerala Story’ is on the third spot.

‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’, ‘Mission Majnu’, ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ is on the fourth, fifth and sixth spot respectively.

It is followed by ‘Bloody Daddy’, ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’, ‘Varisu’ and ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two’

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan said: “It’s extremely heartening to learn that Pathaan is first on the list by IMDb. To see the amount of love that Pathaan has received is amazing, and whenever any work gets placed first, then the thing...

As cinemagoers, we come across many over-the-top action dramas that serve only one purpose: entertainment. But what if the entertainment aspect cannot be relied on and the film is unable to intrigue us or bring anything new to the platter? The same could be said about Ali Abbas Zafar’s new Jio cinema release, Bloody Daddy, which is an official remake of the critically and commercially acclaimed Kamal Hassan-starring 2015 film Thoongaa Vanam.

Spoilers Ahead

What Did Sumair Jaggi Find After The Chase?

This Hindi remake begins with the hope of delivering a suave neo-noir action thriller about the drug mafia and corrupt police, but a lazy start set the tone of how the rest of this film would be. Set in 2021, right after the second wave of the pandemic, Sumair and his partner Jaggi chase two drug suppliers. They are successful in getting hold of the drugs, and the supplier escapes.

Bloody Daddy has an intense and focused Shahid Kapoor playing daddy to a young teenaged son who reacts to every effort of the father to reach out with, ‘Whatever’, ‘Dad, Chill’ and whatever jargon kids use to feel cool.

The script itself tries hard to be urbane, cool, and a little chic. Almost the entire plot is set in a 7-star hotel owned by a sleazy but subliminally wired to be humane if needed, Ronit Roy, who is, as usual, first-rate. Watch him closely in the sequence where tries to be sweet to a kidnapped boy. Ronit eclipses all the other talented actors in the room, barring Sanjay Kapoor who is impossible to eclipse as he always stands out, and not in a good way.

The film’s canvas is cluttered with talented actors, mostly male, trying hard to grind their teeth and look sinister while also making every effort...

Shahid Kapoor has been at the pinnacle ever since Vishal Bharadwaj’s Kaminey and Haider, where he peaked and entered his second phase as an actor. Representing himself as a serious performer, he has shed his chocolate boy image to become a menacing anti-hero in his recent films and web series. If Kabir Singh was an angry man with a thermometer and a stethoscope, Sumair, in Bloody Daddy, is Kabir Singh wielding knives and guns. The similarity is difficult to miss as you see him shouting and summoning the same rigor in his voice, even though he is placed in a completely different circumstance here. Sumair seems to have the same behavioral traits as Kabir, but when he sees a man forcing himself on a woman, it enrages him. Sumair at least understands consent. Apart from that, he is an incessantly irresponsible father and an alcoholic, and he doesn’t...

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, who has always been vocal about what’s on his mind, has raised a question about Shahid Kapoor-starrer ‘Bloody Daddy’ streaming for free.

Calling it a “sad news”, ‘The Kashmir Files’ maker said that Bollywood is celebrating its own destruction.

Agnihotri took to Twitter, where he shared a clipping about the digital streaming of ‘Bloody Daddy’ directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.

He wrote: “Why would anyone show a 200 cr film for free? What’s this insane business model? Sad news is that Bollywood is celebrating its own destruction.”

A social media user replied: “This is Jio’s business model. They’ll give everything free for few/several months to increase the customer base. Later they’ll start charging minimal fee to retain the customers. Soon other Ott platforms too will have no option but to charge less to customers and generate revenue thru ads instead. Ott,...

Actor Shahid Kapoor has said that he was concerned about his father and veteran actor Pankaj Kapur judging his choice to become a hero. “My dad is Pankaj Kapur. The fact that I wanted to be a hero was because of my dad. I often wondered will he judge me for my choice of becoming an actor. One does get affected by what ones parents do,” the actor said.

Shahid said his mom (Neelima Azeem) is a phenomenal dancer and actor, while his dad is a legend as an actor.

“My dad was supportive, but there were times when I could make out that he was not very happy with a film or the work that I did,” he said.

“He would not make it very obvious but with your family, you know. So whenever he does call me, I know that he’s really liked my work because he’s true to the art.

Mumbai, June 4 (Ians) Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Bloody Daddy’, has revealed he only had “two spoons and one plate” when Mira Rajput moved in after they tied the knot back in 2015.

He shared that he and Mira both decide the interiors of their house.

The actor told Instant Bollywood: “When we got married, I had just shifted into a house and so Mira came into that house and she complained a lot about it. She said you have only two spoons and one plate in this house. How do you even live? I said ‘I live alone, how do you want me to live’?”

He further mentioned: “She said we don’t even have a set. What if guests come, how do you serve people? I said ‘I don’t know, we order out.’ So now that we have a new house,...

Mumbai, May 30 (Ians) Writer-actor Zeishan Quadri is all geared up for the release of his next ‘Bloody Daddy’ starring Shahid Kapoor, where he will be seen playing a negative character.

Talking about the film and his role, Zeishan said: “I play Shahid Kapoor’s friend in this film. It is a negative role that I am playing. My look in the film is also something that I enjoyed carrying off.. When Ali (Abbas Zafar) offered me this part I jumped at this opportunity, as this was an opportunity to work with Shahid and working with such an experienced team is always a great experience.”

He added: “It is a really nice part and I thoroughly enjoyed playing this role. Sometimes some roles satisfy you as an actor, this is one of those roles in my career.”

Zeishan is a writer, director, actor and producer who shot to fame with his...

Mumbai, May 24 (Ians) Actor Shahid Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘Bloody Daddy’ is set to release on Ott on June 9. He said that doing an out-an-out action film was something he had been wanting to do.

Speaking about his unconventional role, Shahid said: “Doing an out-an-out action film was something I have been wanting to do but I was waiting for the right one to come my way. When Ali came to me with this project, I knew this was it! It’s high octane, its action packed, it’s thrilling, it’s intense, created especially for a digital first audience.”

“Ali is a true master when it comes to this style of films, and it’s been very enriching for me to partner with him on this. We really love what we have created together and are bloody excited to see the audience reaction now.”

The film will exclusively stream on JioCinema.

The business of cinema has come a full circle. Ott platforms, which majorly depend on films as their prime content provider, are now facing a shortage of supply. Feature films carry a universal appeal and are the biggest draw for eyeballs on the Ott platforms. People may have followed some web series on Ott, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic lock down and explored content from all over the world. That was because the supply of new films had halted. Still, feature films ruled the Ott platforms, mostly the old ones.

Now that the world was coming closer, thanks to the Internet, people explored all the options available to them during the lockdown. But films remained the main attraction.

So, two major players, Apple and Amazon Prime, have decided to invest up to a billion dollars in film production with the aim to give them a theatrical release. People love to...

Mumbai, April 19 (Ians) Actor Ronit Roy, a television star known for his work in films like ‘Udaan’, ‘2 States’, and ‘Ugly,’ recently shared a cryptic message on his social media. The note came across as a personal update as the actor seemed betrayed by someone close to him.

Ronit, who will be soon seen sharing screen with Shahid Kapoor in ‘Bloody Daddy’, took to his Instagram and shared: “Bhai…bro, these words have completely lost their meaning. When someone calls me that I take the words seriously and then they do to me what I wouldn’t do to my enemy. It hurts but chalta hai (it is okay), it is their falling. Not mine.”

He wrote further: “Money, status, all materials lost can be regained. Time, love, respect, relationships once lost can never be. At least not to its fullest glory. Why be #fake when you #needtobereal . #respect #yourself #screw #fakelove.