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Is Vijay Deverakonda Set To Play The Antagonist In Don 3?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

South Indian stars like Jr. Ntr, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and others have entered Bollywood, but one young hero, who is already facing troubles at the box office, has reportedly rejected a role in the Bollywood film Don 3. According to CineJosh, Vijay Deverakonda was approached by the makers of Don 3 to play the role of the villain, but he turned down the opportunity.

Everything You Need To Know About Don 3

Directed by Farhan Akhtar, Don 3 will feature Ranveer Singh as the protagonist. Kriti Sanon is expected to play the female lead, as rumours suggest that Kiara Advani is no longer part of the project and Kriti has replaced her. Priyanka Chopra Jonas is also expected to join the cast. Shah Rukh Khan might make an appearance as well, with reports claiming that the director...

Vikrant Massey who has just delivered a dud, Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan, at the boxoffice is now preparing for the biggest challenge of his career: he will play the main antagonist opposite Ranveer Singh in Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3.

Massey’s role, reveals a knowledgeable source, is that of a suave smooth-talking scamster. He will apparently change his look for the character, put on weight and train in special martial arts for his climactic combat with Ranveer Singh.

While Farhan Akhtar is not yet ready to talk about Don 3 a source close to him reveals, “It’s been Ranveer and Vikrant from the start. Baseless rumours of Devarakonda replacing Massey are not going to tamper with the cast in any way.”...

Don 3 Box Office: Ranveer Singh To Destroy Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan & Aamir Khan’s December Openings? (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Ranveer Singh is all set for a phenomenal comeback with his upcoming films, Dhurandhar and Don 3. Ranveer is taking forward the legacy of Shah Rukh Khan’s franchise, and a lot is at stake with the film’s box office performance. The action film, helmed by Farhan Akhtar, is projected to have a December 2026 release!

Ranveer Singh’s December History!

Ranveer Singh has a history of mixed December films. While Band Baaja Baarat, his debut film, arrived in December 2010. Bajirao Mastani and Simmba were also successful December films. The only December film that could not help the actor was 83.

Highest December Openings In Bollywood

The biggest December opening in Bollywood was registered by Pushpa 2’s Hindi version that scored 72 crore on day 1. This is followed by Ranbir Kapoor...

Don 3 Box Office Potential: Will Ranveer Singh & Kriti Sanon Continue Shah Rukh Khan & Priyanka Chopra’s Success? (Photo Credit – Instagram/Prime Video)

Ranveer Singh is taking over the Don 3 legacy, along with Kriti Sanon. But fans cannot keep calm as rumors suggest Shah Rukh Khan & Priyanka Chopra will make special cameos. The lead pair has an excellent opportunity to pay the Og leads the homage they deserve by scoring a hat-trick at the box office. Scroll below for a detailed analysis.

Revisting the Don franchise at the Indian box office

Shah Rukh Khan began the journey with Don: The Chase Begins (2006). As per Box Office India, the first instalment earned 50.34 crores against a budget of 38 crores and was declared a hit.

In 2011, Srk and Priyanka Chopra reprised their much-loved characters in Don 2 (2011). The sequel, made on a reported budget of 76 crores, went on to mint an impressive 106.44 crores at the Indian box office.

The man-bun isn’t just a hairstyle—it’s a statement. Over the years, Bollywood’s leading men have owned this edgy look, giving it their unique spin on screen. As Ranveer Singh brings it back with a vengeance in Dhurandhar, here’s a look at some iconic man-bun moments:

Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar

Ranveer sets the screen ablaze in Dhurandhar with his fierce man-bun, perfectly complementing his rugged action-hero avatar. It’s a look that screams power, rebellion, and raw magnetism—cementing him as the ultimate style chameleon.

Shahid Kapoor in Udta Punjab

As the rebellious rockstar Tommy Singh, Shahid’s messy man-bun became a cultural phenomenon, reflecting his wild, unhinged energy in the film.

Shah Rukh Khan in Don

Srk’s sleek man-bun in Don was as sharp and calculated as his character—a perfect mix of sophistication and danger that made the style instantly iconic.

Farhan Akhtar...

Shah Rukh Khan & Priyanka Chopra’s Surprise Cameos In Don 3 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ever since Ranveer Singh was announced as the new face of Don 3, the buzz around the film hasn’t slowed down. While fans are still warming up to Ranveer taking over the iconic role, a new report has given the excitement a major boost. If the latest update is true, Shah Rukh Khan, who played the Don in the previous two films, might be making a special appearance in the upcoming Farhan Akhtar directorial.

Shah Rukh Khan’s Special Cameo Is On the Cards?

According to reports, the makers plan a surprise for the audience by including Shah Rukh Khan’s Don in a small but important part of the movie. A source close to the team said that Farhan Akhtar met Srk and shared the role and story with him. Even though Shah Rukh...

An Indian actress par excellence, Konkona Sen Sharma, needs no introduction today. She is not a quintessential Indian ‘heroine’; rather, she is a stellar ‘sustained’ actress who can be identified for her groundbreaking filmography and her prolific range of acting. Her performance is defined by her nuanced manner of presence, her piercing gaze, and exemplary portrayal of her characters.

She was ‘discovered’ by the Indian film industry a little after she got into Bengali films. Primarily making appearances in arthouse independent films, Konkona is a well-established name in contemporary parallel cinema. Besides, the uninhibited selection of her films, rife with fierce themes and social issues, has earned her enough laurels in the commercial Indian film industry as well.

Daughter of the filmmaker-actress Aparna Sen, Konkona is the recipient of two National Film Awards and four Filmfare Awards. Other than a singular child debut in the film Indira (1983), Konkona Sen Sharma...

The wait is finally over! Don 3, the much-anticipated action thriller from Farhan Akhtar, is officially back on track after facing a few bumps along the way. This film marks an exciting new chapter in the franchise, with Ranveer Singh stepping into the legendary role of Don. Filming is set to kick off in January 2026, and fans can look forward to a grand release in December of that same year.

The journey to this point hasn’t been easy. After taking over the lead role from Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh found himself at the center of a whirlwind of online discussions, with some purists of the original franchise expressing their discontent. Instead of rushing ahead, both Farhan and Ranveer decided to take a step back, allowing the character of Don to evolve with a fresh perspective. During this time, Ranveer also dedicated himself to rigorous martial arts training to...

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,...

Subhash K Jha looks back at Jaane Tu …Ya Jaane Na as it completes 17 years and we hear from star Imran Khan about the film and stardom in a throwback interview.

Abbas Tyrewala’s directorial debut has a certain sparkling spirit , a zest for living life quirk-sized and a certain zing thing about the way the characters look at life and love.

It’s not only about the way the characters’ exuberant yearnings connect with the audience. It’s also about the casual free-flowing downloading of events and dialogues in the narrative that give the characters an edge over other urbane youngsters who have come and gone in the past creating a spirit of lingering joie de vivre.

The bunch of collegians here take their cues from Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai, Rakeysh Mehra’s Rang De Basanti and even Karan Johar’s Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Echoes from...

Subhash K Jha revisits the dark comedy Delhi BellyDelhi Belly effortlessly jumps over all the pitfalls of its fiercely unorthodox storytelling and hits the roof with a whoop of irreverent joy. The sound of stomachs rumbling in protest and pelvises groaning in pleasure have never mingled so defiantly on screen before.

The energy and the profanity spill out of this new-age film on male-bonding. Leaving behind the borderline coyness of Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai, director Abhinay Deo (who last made the staid and sedate Game) does a screen version of a full-frontal. No holds-or holes-barred.

Welcome to the land of the sacrilegious. The world of Delhi Belly is a womb of gangsters and bowel movements. Roars of country-made guns and the rumble of upset stomachs mix in an irreverent but tangy synthesis of the parodic and the profane.

This is as good a place as any to mention...

Anupam Kher Studios Joins Hands With Excel Entertainment For Tanvi The Great

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment, known for delivering iconic films from Dil Chahta Hai to Don, has joined hands with Anupam Kher Studios as the global distributor for Kher’s directorial Tanvi The Great.

The film is already earning global acclaim, premiering at prestigious festivals like the Cannes Film Festival, New York Indian Film Festival, and many others. It has received an excellent early reception following its festival run.

What Did Anupam Kher, Farhan Akhtar & Ritesh Sidhwani Say About The Collaboration?

Speaking about the collaboration, Ritesh Sidhwani said, “Tanvi The Great is a film that resonates deeply with universal emotions and the power of the human spirit. We’re honoured to partner with Anupam Kher Studios to bring this moving story to audiences across the globe.”

Trending Sonakshi Sinha’s Nikita Roy Postponed Despite Ruling...

Farhan Akhtar and Sivakarthikeyan Were First Picks for Sitaare Zameen Par — Here’s Why Aamir Khan Took Over(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Veteran Bollywood actor Aamir Khan’s latest theatrical release, Sitaare Zameen Par, is getting an encouraging response from both critics and audiences. The film is performing quite well at the box office, boosted by strong word of mouth. But did you know Aamir Khan wasn’t supposed to play the lead role? At one point, Dil Chahta Hai director Farhan Akhtar and a popular Tamil actor had been roped in for the lead. Read on to know more about the interesting story behind the film’s casting journey.

Why Farhan Akhtar And This Tamil Actor Didn’t Star In Sitaare Zameen Par

In a recent interaction with Pinkvilla, Aamir Khan revealed that the actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar was the first choice for the lead role in Sitaare Zameen Par. Interestingly,...

Subhash K Jha revisits Milan Luthria’s Deewaar: Let’s Bring Our Heroes Home, which released in 2004 and stars Amitabh Bachchan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna and Amrita Rao in a new installment of This Day That Year.

Milan Luthria’s Deewaar: Let’s Bring Our Heroes Home is largely set in a prison camp in Pakistan. As in Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List, the barbed fence plays a pivotal part. Prisoners jump on it in frantic attempts to escape, the heroes get their hair hands, limbs and torsos bloody and swollen over it.

Barb re barb! Yup, the spiky fence is the real villain of Luthria’s second rugged boys’-day-out adventure… no ‘fence’ meant to the impressive cast of evil Pakistani army-men who lend a specific colour of ruggedness and adventure to the goings-on.

Screenwriter Sridhar Raghavan who shares writing credits with the director Milan Luthria and producer Gaurang Doshi...

Aamir Khan Films ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Aamir Khan’s latest release Sitaare Zameen Par is now playing in theatres and is being admired by critics and audiences. It remains to be seen whether it becomes the hit film the perfectionist actor has been waiting for. Over the years, the celebrated star has delivered many stellar performances. But when it comes to films that have scored the highest on Rotten Tomatoes, three stand out above the rest. Many might assume they’re Lagaan, Dangal, or Taare Zameen Par. Interestingly, that’s not the case. Read on to find out which three Aamir Khan movies have a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score.

1. Fanaa Release Year – 2006 Rotten Tomatoes Score – 100% Director – Kunal Kohli Streaming On – Amazon Prime Video

Plot: The romantic thriller follows a blind Kashmiri girl, Zooni (played by Kajol), who travels to Delhi with her friends. There, she meets a charming and flirtatious tour guide,...

Subhash K Jha celebrates 22 years of Sujoy Ghosh’s Jhankar Beats in a new installment of This Day That Year.

As cool as Farhan Akhtar’s Dil Chahta Hai, with an added sizzle that won’t fizzle even when the film’s room -temperature gets so tepid, it smells like life’s ennui. That’s the best one-line description for debutant writer-director Sujoy Ghosh’s film about love, life, condoms and, yes fellatio.

But let’s not jump the gun. The fun begins at the beginning when we meet Rishi (Rahul Bose) and Deep (Sanjay Suri) , two regular 10-5 copywriters who dream of winning a music contest. In their dream lies a joke.

Ghosh shares his characters’ jokey karma with us. Deep is deeply in love with his second-time blissfully pregnant wife Shanti (Juhi) while the cynical Rishi is on the verge of a divorce with his sullen wife Nikki (Rinke Khanna), and…...

Subhash K Jha looks back at 21 Years Of Farhan Akhtar’s Lakshya, which starred Hrithik Roshan.

Here’s a rare, refreshing, pathbreaking film which is as noble in intent as it is in treatment. Intensely individualistic and pioneering in its fusion of a social conscience with fiction, Lakshya takes us to Kargil …slowly and deliberately. The pacing of the narration is so uniquely unhurried, you wonder if Farhan Akhtar is out on a sublime stroll through a picaresque highway where, like his aimless protagonist Karan, he can encounter anything at any point.

But you soon realize nothing is by chance in this film about finding one’s metier in life. Lakshya takes us through one man’s journey into finding a purpose in life. In doing so, the narration effortlessly finds its own centre. There are no full stops in the seamless narration. And yet the punctuation marks, like Hrithik’s subtly shaded,...

Imtiaz Ali’s debut Socha Na Tha released on 4 March, 2005 offers the comfort of muted mobility. Much of the movement afforded to this slight concoction of urban chic is self-serving and finally futile. But it’s fun while it lasts.Except for the occasional vulgarity, the dialogues by Ishan Trivedi are supple and tongue-in-cheek. But like much of what goes into the plot, the words are finally more emblems of contemporary connectivity than real people caught in situations of real interaction. Whether it’s the hero breaking into a jig at a traffic jam or the heroine making a face in the mirror, you know these youngsters are getting cute for the camera.

The whole ambience exudes a kind of enthusiastic youthful energy that Farhan Akhtar conceptualised for his trend-setting urban fable Dil Chahta Hai. In fact, the film’s theme of a don’t-care-a-damn dude’s falling in love...

Ground Zero Digital Release Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After a theatrical release in 2025, Emraan Hashmi’s action thriller Ground Zero is now being prepared for release on the Ott platform. Released on 25 April 2025, the film is based on some real-life events and tries to render an intense story from India’s war on terror. It tries to impress the viewer with soft moments as well as gripping drama.

The film of extreme gritty realism was directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar. It shows Emraan Hashmi as a timeless performer, blending strength with vulnerability. Initially, it gained mixed critical-theatre responses, especially on performances, story, and intense realization.

A Story of Duty, Courage & Redemption

Ground Zero follows the journey of Bsf officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, played by Hashmi, who is on a high-stakes mission to capture a dangerous terrorist, Ghazi Baba. The plot...

Fans React To The Deleted Scene From Srk’s Om Shanti Om ( Photo Credit – X )

The Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer 2007 film, Om Shanti Om is not just a movie, it is still considered to be one of the most iconic entertainers of Hindi cinema which remains an integral part of our pop culture. Almost every scene, dialogue, song and costume remains etched in the minds of the audience. Recently, a deleted clip from the movie has been doing the rounds on social media, which is not only leaving the audience in splits but is also making them laud the genius that was Farah Khan, who was the director of the same.

What’s The Deleted From Om Shanti Om Scene About?

Remember the scene wherein several Bollywood stars congratulate Shah Rukh Khan’s Om Kapoor and also express their views on the Best Actor nominations right before the iconic award ceremony scene?...

Subhash K Jha looks back at 2013’s Fukrey, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, and starring Pulkit Samrat, Manjot Singh, Varun Sharma, Ali Fazal, Priya Anand, Vishakha Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, and Richa Chadda.

There is something about the theatre of the absurd that brings on a volley of unwarranted nonsense in the filmmakers of this country. Fukrey is about an eclectic bunch of no-good students poised between a rapidly-receding adolescence and a reluctant manhood is far funnier, more intelligent sharply–enacted and deftly executed than the recent much-lauded Kai Po Che.

And yes, though the boys think and talk a lot about sex, there is a refreshing absence of double-meanings in the dialogues. Fukrey with its inventive plot and wickedly dead-on characterizations is the kind of rare and precious comedy where the actors seem to have adopted their roles without considering their own ambitions as an actor.

Subhash K Jha revisits Zoya Akhtar’s Dil Dhadakne Do, which released 10 years ago. The director also speaks about the film that featured the brilliant cast of Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, and Farhan Akhtar

Dil Dhadakne Do is a film about trying to follow the unpredictable rhythms of the song of life. It’s a very elitist film. Oh, yes! The problems faced by the rich going on a trip to bankruptcy, Mehra family are peculiar to the privileged classes. In fact, in one of the film’s funniest scenes- and there are countless of those, let me assure you- Priyanka’s hypochondriac mother-in-law (Zarina Wahab) asks the younger woman what the problem is after her Bahu says she wants to leave her husband because she is not happy in the marriage.

“Problem kya hai?!” the bewildered mother-in-law asks. And she may well have a point.

Looking back at Pyaar Ka Punchnama, the rom-com directed by Luv Ranjan and starring Kartik Aaryan as it celebrates 14 years!

Luv Ranjan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama packs in a precocious punch. In telling the story of three friends-cum-flatmates who get into ‘serious’ relationships with three self-serving working-class female monsters of the concrete jungle, debutant director Luv Ranjan gives us a film that’s fresh, flavourful and finally hugely rewarding.

Not that the film attempts to say anything we’ve not seen before. That’s the beauty of this sometimes-embarrassing, sometimes-disturbing, often-funny, and never-dull peek-a-boo at youthful life in the metropolis where human values are frequently sacrificed for the sake of a trendy lifestyle or maybe just to get even with a fast-moving, materialistic city that doesn’t care how much you carry in your heart as long as the credit cards keep working their mall magic.

Pyaar Ka Punchnama is...

Katrina Kaif Reflects On Namastey London Days(Photo Credit –Instagram/Prime Video)

Katrina Kaif is one of the biggest names in Bollywood today. The actress marked her Bollywood debut in 2003 with the film Boom and has never stopped since then. However, did you know that Katrina once thought about quitting acting after watching Namastey London? Read on to know more.

Why Did Katrina Kaif Avoid Vipul Shah’s Call After Watching Namastey London?

While appearing on Karan Johar’s famous chat show Koffee With Karan (Via Indiatimes), she opened up about feeling scared after watching Akshay Kumar’s starrer Namastey London. Katrina said, “When I first saw the film, I was terrified. Vipul (director) showed it to me and said, ‘What do you think?’ I didn’t call him back. You know, when a director shows a film to the actress, you have to give him feedback. I took off home,...

Divya Dutta Opens Up On Rejecting The Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Role ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Bollywood actress Divya Dutta is a renowned name in the film fraternity. The actress played the role of Isri Kaur in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and was widely praised for the same. But not many know that she initially wasn’t keen to play for a personal reason — she had a crush on Farhan Akhtar. Read on to know more.

In a chat with Pinkvilla, Divya Duttta shared the reason behind turning down the role of playing the elder sister of Farhan Akhtar in the film. The actress shared, “I wasn’t doing it because I had a huge crush on Farhan at that time. I said, ‘Why should I play his sister?’ Rakeysh said, ‘But you’re an actor; you’re a professional. I said, ‘Yeah, but you know..’”

However, the director...

Aamir Khan’s 10 Best Movies To Watch On Ott (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Aamir Khan’s next film, Sitaare Zameen Par, is slated for a theatrical release on June 20th, 2025. As fans eagerly await the film’s release, we’ve rounded up a list of the top ten highest-rated Aamir Khan films, ranked by their IMDb ratings. To keep it practical, we’ve only included films currently available on Indian Ott platforms, making it easy for you to stream these acclaimed movies before Sitaare Zameen Par hits the big screen.

1. 3 Idiots Year of Release – 2009 Available On – Amazon Prime Video IMDb Rating – 8.4/10

Plot: The buddy comedy film starts with two college friends, Farhan (R. Madhavan) and Raju (Sharman Joshi), who are in search of their long-lost friend Rancho (Aamir Khan), a charismatic genius who disappeared after college. The film also focuses on the time the three friends spent on the campus...

Along with revisiting Raj & Dk’s horror comedy Go Goa GoneGo Goan Gone is a savagely funny take on the mythic cult of zombies. Since we are new to the genre, there are sly footnotes about them. Characters in the course of their casual and quite corny conversations tell us plenty about Zombie folklore. That zombies enjoy eating human flesh, that they cannot run fast and most of all, zombies are actually dead people.

Working backwards on the premise of heroes shooting the dead, the co-directors have fashioned a fiercely funny fable filled with loads of innocuous innuendos and rumbustious scare attacks that never quite reach the stage of stomach-churning gore-o-logy(to invent a term, and why not since this film is about inventive creation).

Go Goan Gone can be seen as a brutal burlesque of the horror genre. Scenes of ghouls/zombies chasing our puny heroes through the Goan...

Was Veerana Fame Jasmin Dhunna Harassed By Dawood Ibrahim? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

All the horror enthusiasts out there might have watched the 1988 horror film Veerana which was helmed by the Ramsay Brothers. However, the movie’s success was also credited to the lead actress Jasmin Dhunna who played the beautiful Jasmine in the movie, a young woman who is possessed by a demon. Her gorgeous physical attributes and glamor appeal made her an overnight sensation. However, mysteriously, not only did Jasmin not do any movies after that, but she also disappeared altogether, with no one knowing her background.

This had come as a rude shock to many fans back then who thought that Veerana would be the turning point in Jasmin Dhunna’s career. However, did you know that one of the prime reasons behind her disappearance was linked to gangster Dawood Ibrahim? Yes, you heard that right! It was...

Shah Rukh Khan Hints At Don Twist In The Title Song ( Photo Credit – Instagram; YouTube )

After directing two critically acclaimed films, Dil Chahta Hai and Lakshya, in the early 2000s, well-known Indian filmmaker and actor Farhan Akhtar went behind the camera again for Don, a reboot of the highly popular 1978 action thriller movie of the same name starring Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. But did you notice that Farhan Akhtar’s Don smartly revealed the film’s twist ending in the superhit title song even before the climactic revelation? Wondering how? Read on to know the interesting details.

Carefully read the lyrics of the title song of Farhan Akhtar’s Don – “Duniya Mein Logon Ne Dil Apne Phir Thaamein, Aaya Hoon Lekar Main Phir Kitne Hungaamein, Zara Dekho Kaun Aa Gaya Hai, Zamane Pe Jo Chha Gaya Hai, Jami Jispe Sab Nigaahein, Khuli Kiski Khaatir Hai Baahein” followed by...

A credible rumor has been circulating online that Marvel Studios might be eyeing Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for a role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. If rumors prove to be true, then the Marvel and Bollywood fans are in for a massive celebration.

The source of the rumor, as reported by the Times of India, is a popular Marvel scooper handle on X called @MarvelLeaks22. According to a post on the page, Shah Rukh Khan seems to be in early talks to enter the MCU to essay an undisclosed role.

The post also specified that the role will not be in Avengers: Doomsday, which has led to some speculation about who the actor could be playing in the MCU.

Despite the scoop suggesting otherwise, a potent case can be made for Shah Rukh Khan as Doctor Doom Shah Rukh Khan in the Indian film Pathaan || Credit: Yash Raj Films...

On April 28th, a massive chunk of the Marvel fandom was going nuts on Twitter—all thanks to a few simple updates. You could call them rumors. A few others would tell you it’s foreshadowing. Nobody knows if it’s the truth, but according to reports, the MCU might have already picked out its next big Indian superstar.

And if the bearings are true, that man just might be the definitive ‘King of Bollywood’ himself — Shah Rukh Khan. But only if the bearings could be true.

A silent MCU footprint for the Baadshah of Bollywood? Shah Rukh Khan as the titular hero in the 2023 movie Pathaan | Credits: Yrf

It started with a single image. A couple of days ago, news scoop account @MarvelLeaks22 posted a photo of Shah Rukh Khan, captioning it with the ‘eyes’ emoji on X. That single tweet would be more than enough to break the internet.

Shah Rukh Khan Might Join Marvel Studios (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Bollywood icon, Shah Rukh Khan, famous for his international appeal, is now being associated with none other than Marvel Studios. Though not officially confirmed, the news has already sparked wild excitement among fans across the globe.

The speculation started after a popular scooper handle on X (formerly Twitter), @MarvelLeaks22, shared an intriguing update. The post reads, “News/Rumor: Shah Rukh Khan ( Srk ) is Rumored to be in early talks with Marvel Studios for a role in a future project ( Not Avengers Doomsday ).” With just that hint, Srk fans and Marvel lovers lit up the internet with speculation and excitement.

Why Srk + Marvel Sounds Like a Perfect Match

While this may feel sudden, the Shah Rukh-Marvel connection has actually been bubbling for a while. Earlier this year, Captain America actor Anthony Mackie openly praised Srk (Via India Today), calling...

Ground Zero Box Office Collection Day 2 Early Estimates! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Emraan Hashmi, Sai Tamhankar, and Zoya Hussain led Ground Zero has still not picked up the required pace at the box office. It isn’t the case of a solo run as Sunny Deol’s Jaat and Akshay Kumar’s Kesari Chapter 2 are constantly impacting the footfalls. The action thriller has witnessed minimal growth on day 2. Scroll below for the early trends.

Day 2 Early Estimates!

The word-of-mouth has been highly positive. It is a blessing in disguise that Emraan Hashmi’s film based on terrorism released amid the Pahalgam attack. The footfalls are yet not at peak. On day 2, Ground Zero made earnings in the range of 1.75-2.25 crores. It witnessed a 46-87% growth compared to 1.20 crores earned on the opening day.

The two-day total now concludes around 2.95-3.45 crore net. There’s one more day left in the opening weekend.

Ground Zero Box Office Collection Day 1 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Ground Zero opened to positive reviews at the box office. Cine-goers who have watched Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar’s directorial are calling it a “must-watch.” But the problem is that the footfalls are limited. It has recorded a lower opening than Emraan Hashmi’s last solo release, Why Cheat India. Scroll below for day 1 collections!

Clocks 2nd lowest opening of 2025

Emraan Hashmi’s film has recorded the third-lowest opening of 2025. It managed to leave behind Superboys Of Malegaon (50 lakhs) and Loveyapa (1.10 crore) but remained much lower than Deva, The Diplomat, and others. On day 1, Ground Zero minted only 1.20 crore.

Check out the 5 lowest openings in Bollywood in 2025: Superboys Of Malegaon: 50 lakhs Crazxy: 1.10 crore Ground Zero: 1.20 crore Loveyapa: 1.25 crore Azaad: 1.50 crore 2nd lowest day 1 collection for Emraan Hashmi in post-Covid era

Emraan Hashmi has had three post-Covid releases. Tiger 3...

Ground Zero Might Explode Like A Volcano At The Box Office! ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Facebook )

Emraan Hashmi is all set to arrive in the theaters with Ground Zero. The actor plays a Bsf Officer in the film, and unfortunately, yet ironically, the film arrives at a time when Kashmir is in unrest! The last few days have been testing times for all of us as Indians. While the country witnessed terrorism at its peak, leaving our blood boiling, all eyes are on the Government and its decisions that will have an impact much more than our eyes meet!

The last time India witnessed such unrest in Kashmir, it unfortunately, helped deliver the most profitable film on war – Uri: The Surgical Strike, which was widely hailed as it resonated with the sentiments of all the Indians who wanted to avenge the loss of life of the Indian soldiers!

In fact, Kashmir,...

When Akshay Kumar Was Left Humiliated At The National Awards (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Akshay Kumar has done numerous movies in his career and is regarded as one of the finest actors in the industry. He started his career as an action hero and then did films of different genres. He is also loved for his comic roles and has gained a different level of success with comedies. He received the Best Actor National Award for his performance in Rustom, and he once shared how he was left embarrassed by an actress who won the award for her debut movie only. Scroll below for the deets.

Kumar has been in the industry for over three decades. He is known for his discipline and excellent work ethic and is also one of the most bankable stars in the industry. Akshay is a versatile actor who established himself as an action star, gained the nickname Khiladi Kumar,...

Katrina Kaif Once Revealed How This Co-Star’s Unusual Behavior Affected Her ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Katrina Kaif is a popular actress in the Indian film industry who has worked with some of the biggest superstars. She is an A-list actress and one of the highest-paid as well, having shared the screen with actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Amitabh Bachchan. In her career spanning over two decades, Katrina has had major box office successes. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Kaif is a very hard-working and disciplined actress who struggled initially because of her lack of command over the language. The actress has had a strong and consistent run at the box office. Some of her best-known movies are Partner, Bang Bang, and more. Her on-screen chemistry with Salman and Akshay has been praised the most. However, Katrina and Akshay stopped doing films together...

Which Film Did Salman Khan Initially Reject Thinking It’ll Better Suit Sunny Deol? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Before Salman Khan earned the title of Bollywood’s ‘Bhaijaan’ and became the face of blockbuster action entertainers, he was known for his charming lover-boy roles. But in 2004, the actor surprised his fans with Garv: Pride & Honour, an intense action film where he played a fearless police officer.

Interestingly, the film almost didn’t feature him at all. Director Puneet Issar recently revealed that the Sikandar star initially rejected the film because he believed it belonged more in Sunny Deol’s action-packed world.

Salman’s Initial Hesitation: A “Sunny Deol Genre” Film?

In a recent interview with the YouTube channel Digital Commentary, Puneet Issar shared intriguing details about the making of Garv. He revealed that when he pitched the film to Salman Khan, the actor liked the story but hesitated to commit.

Did Vicky Kaushal face a lot of struggle in Bollywood? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Despite being the son of action director Sham Kaushal, Vicky had his own fair share of struggle in the industry. In an interview with Zoom, Vicky Kaushal reminisced about his initial days of his acting career.

The Sam Bahadur star shared, “For my career, I only have the almighty to thank; he has blessed me a lot. I remember I used to ask for small roles in ad films that would pay Rs 200-300, and now I am grateful for being where I am. If anyone would have told me 10-12 years back that my songs would have become so famous and I would have a fanbase, I would have laughed and said, ‘kya mazak kar rahe ho yaar..’ but today, by God’s grace and my parents blessings, I am where I am, and I will...

When Kumar Gaurav Called Off His Engagement With Rima Jain Because Of This Reason (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Bollywood and scandals are known to go hand in hand. There have been some high-profile Bollywood weddings that were called off, much to the shock of the fans. One such was the wedding of actor Kumar Gaurav and legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor’s daughter, Reema Jain. Not only this, but there was also a lot of hullabaloo behind the reason for this wedding being called off.

What Was The Fiasco All About?

Kumar Gaurav garnered a lot of fame after his debut movie, the 1981 film Love Story. However, he was rumored to have started a whirlwind romance with his co-star from the film, Vijayta Pandit. This did not go down well with his father, veteran actor Rajendra Kumar, who wanted him to marry a girl from an influential family.

According to Bollywood Shaadi,...

Ramayana: Yash Refuses 13 Times More Fee Than Kgf: Chapter 1! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Kannada superstar Yash is all set to join the shooting for the upcoming magnum opus Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Arun Govil as Dashrath, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, the magnum opus is one of the most awaited films of Hindi Cinema!

Kgf star is joining the sets to shoot his parts as Ravana very soon. Interestingly, this role made him the highest-paid villain in Indian Cinema. Yes, you read that right. Reportedly, the actor was paid a massive amount to play Ravana!

But after the offer, there were lots of ups and downs with Ramayana, with Yash walking out as Ravana and walking in as the producer and then taking up the role free of cost, agreeing to take the producer share in the film!

When Abhishek Bachchan’s Co-Star Left Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Speechless (Photo Credit – Instagram)

There were times when the award functions used to give the ‘Best Jodi’ award to celebrate the onscreen pair that was loved most by the fans that year. However, did you know that once a co-star of Abhishek Bachchan was all praises for him while receiving the Best Jodi award which left his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan quite speechless. For the unversed, Aishwarya was also the award presenter at the occasion.

Now, we are talking about none other than actor John Abraham, who won the Best Jodi award with Abhishek Bachchan for the 2008 film Dostana. For the unversed, Abhishek and John played two men who pretend to be a gay couple to live in a rented apartment owned by Priyanka Chopra’s character. The hilarious aspect was that the award was given to them by their real-life partners.

What Did Farhan Akhtar Say About Javed Akhtar’s Wedding To Shabana Azmi? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar once admitted feeling ‘angry and betrayed’ when his father, Javed Akhtar, married actress Shabana Azmi. Read on to know more.

The latest Prime Video docu-series, Angry Young Men, reflects on the professional and personal lives of popular Hindi cinema screenwriters in the 1970s, particularly Javed Akhtar and Salim Khan.

In the series, Farhan opened up about his emotional phase when Javed remarried actress Shabana Azmi. Farhan shared, “There was a phase when I was angry with him; I felt betrayed by him. There were all those normal emotions that I did go through as a child growing up. It took time to go back to normal with my dad. Shabana played a big part in creating that normalcy.”

Talking about the same, director Zoya Akhtar also shared that...

What Did Rajesh Khattar Say About His Role In Don? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Actor Rajesh Khattar, famous for his roles in Sooryavansham and Khiladi 786, recently opened up about his experience playing Singhania in the 2006 remake of Don. While the film was a huge hit, Khattar had mixed feelings about his character during filming. In a conversation with the YouTube channel Friday Talkies, he shared how Farhan Akhtar cast him in Don (2006).

Rajesh Khattar On His Unexpected Role In Don

When Khattar was approached for Don, he initially auditioned for a different role. To his surprise, he was cast as Singhania, a new character that didn’t even exist in the original Don film. He explained, “Don was a remake, but Singhania wasn’t a part of the original film. The other characters were all there. So I didn’t know anything about Singhania.”

This confused him about his role,...

Emraan Hashmi is taking on a very intense character in the gritty drama Ground Zero and we have the trailer! Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, the film also features Sai Tamhankar, Zoya Hussain, Mukesh Tiwari, Deepak Parmesh, Lalit Prabhakar, Rockey Raina, and Rahul Vohra.

Based on a true story Ground Zero is an untold story of courage and sacrifice set against the backdrop of war. The film is a gritty story inspired by a mission by the Border Security Force that took place in 2001.

Talking about the film, Emrasn said at the launch, “Truth is stranger than fiction. This phrase is so appropriate for this. The way all these officers planned this operation and executed the final encounter in 2003, it’s extraordinary and unbelievable.”

Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, the Bsf officer who led the operation, who Emraan plays in the film, said. “This creation will bring out in the...

The anticipation has come to an end with the release of the trailer for Ground Zero. Excel Entertainment’s newest project is set to deliver a powerful and compelling story of valor and sacrifice, framed within a wartime context. Emraan Hashmi stars in a groundbreaking role as the real-life Bsf Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey.

The trailer effectively establishes the atmosphere for the unfolding drama—a soldier driven to his limits, poised to retaliate. The dynamic visuals are rich with action and emotion, illuminating the intricate circumstances in Kashmir. Accompanied by a haunting musical score, the mission’s intensity is revealed without divulging excessive details.

Emraan Hashmi’s transformation is remarkable—raw, composed, and authoritative. His memorable line from the trailer, “Ab Prahaar Hoga,” evokes a sense of urgency. The actor convincingly embodies the role of a courageous soldier, and his chemistry with co-star Sai Tamhankar is palpable.

The casting appears authentic,...

Ground Zero Trailer Review: Emraan Hashmi Is Winning This Fight! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

A few days ago, Emraan Hashmi surprised us with a totally new avatar in the teaser of Ground Zero, and now he is promising to deliver a hard-hitting film on Kashmir and its issues with the film trailer! Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, the film deals with the never-ending problem of terrorism in Kashmir and India’s struggle to deal with the same!

The premise of the film is clear: 70 soldiers lost their lives in yet another terrorist attack in Kashmir, and the officials decided to bring their best man to the mission – Bsf Officer Dubey, played by Emraan Hashmi.

The 2-minute 42-second trailer does not have anything new – it is the regular bomb shots, regular meat chunks scattered on an eerie road in Kashmir after the blast, and an officer getting nightmares as the first-hand witness of the bombing.

Director Abhinay Deo reminisces with Subhash K Jha about making the thriller 2011’s Game– a film he says is special and one he is very proud of.

How do you look back on this intriguing thriller?

Game has always been a special film for me. It was the second film I shot, but it was released first. Game was a disaster at the box office, while exactly three months later released Delhi Belly, my actual first film, which ended up being one of the most successful films of that year.

So would you have preferred Delhi Belly to be your first release?

It was an amazing experience and a humbling one to taste bitter failure and sweet success for a debutant in a span of three months. However, Game taught me more than Delhi Belly did, as failure always is a better teacher than success is.

Game was a watchable...

Subhash K Jha shines the light on Kitne Door… Kitne Paas , which starred Fardeen Khan and Amrita Arora, as it completes 23 years in another terrific edition of his This Day That Year column.

For whatever it may be worth, this is the best film that the prolific Gujarati-Hindi veteran moviemaker Mehul Kumar has made. After unleashing a blizzard of bloodied melodrama in films with names like Nafrat Ki Aandhi and Tiranga, Mehul Kumar goes young, soft, and sometimes subtle in Kitne Door… Kitne Paas ….Well, not quite subtle because his Gujarati melodramatic antecedents keep surfacing in the most unpleasant comic sequences that have us squirming in our seats.

But there’s evidence here of some poised writing as two young bubbly NRIs take off together from “America” (Australia is passed off as Trump-country in the film) to get into arranged marriages back home in India. On the way, they fight...

Ground Zero Teaser Review Ft. Emraan Hashmi: Is This Prahaar Avatar Enough?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The only genre of films where Bollywood hardly goes wrong is war dramas involving India and Pakistan. And it turns a goldmine if it involves Kashmir! Last year, Yami Gautam’s Article 370 turned into one of the most profitable Hindi films of the year, and now, Emraan Hashmi is gearing up for an intense war drama, Ground Zero!

The teaser of the film has been dropped, and with all honesty, this seems to be a promising war drama involving Kashmir. In fact, Emraan Hashmi, as a soldier, looks very promising, even at this age! Honestly, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production house Excel Entertainment needs to be applauded for picking the right kind of stories!

Ground Zero teaser is packed with heavy-duty dialogues that involve Watan, Zameer, Zameen, Maqsad, Insaaf, and more. But none of it looks over-dramatized.