EXCLUSIVE: Kartik Aaryan-starrer Naagzilla wraps shoot on a sweet note; Ravi Kishan and team celebrate as Mahaveer Jain, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba say, "Dharma is the BEST company to partner with"

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront of breaking news on Naagzilla. We have now exclusively learned that it’s a wrap on the film’s shoot. Moreover, we also stumbled upon an exclusive picture of the cake that was cut on the last day of filming.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Most of the shoot of Naagzilla had been completed, but one day of filming remained. It took place yesterday, Sunday, July 26, in Mumbai. Ravi Kishan was present along with director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, writer Gautam Mehra and co-producer Divyansh Jain. They were jubilant about the wrap but also emotional, as they had shared a fun-filled and memorable journey while making the film. It was a hectic yet highly exciting shoot for the cast and crew.”

The source further said, “To celebrate the occasion, a cake bearing the words ‘Naagzilla Film Wrap’ was brought in and enjoyed by the cast and crew. Incidentally, July 25 was director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba’s birthday, which further added to the celebratory mood on the sets of Naagzilla.”

On this joyous occasion, Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba jointly told Bollywood Hungama, “Dharma Productions is the best company to partner with. Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Marijke DeSouza and their entire team are simply the best. Also, we are thankful to each and every crew member of Naagzilla. Everyone has worked really hard to execute this grand vision.”

Naagzilla’s lead actor, Kartik Aaryan, who recently won his first National Award, was not present on the sets, as he had completed filming his portion earlier this year. The source continued, “Now that the shoot is 100% complete, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and his team are fully focused on post-production and the VFX. The film is set in a crazy world and is packed with maddening humour. According to the makers, its quirky world, outrageous comedy, solid casting and chartbuster soundtrack will draw audiences to cinemas.”

Naagzilla is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain’s Mahaveer Jain Films. It releases in cinemas on February 12, 2027.

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Ravi Kishan to be the SURPRISE package in Kartik Aaryan’s Naagzilla; Mahaveer Jain reveals, “He upped the MADNESS by many notches”

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Pankaj Tripathi starrer Ohh My Dog release postponed to August 7 due to Spider-Man: Brand New Day screen shortage

Pankaj Tripathi's upcoming family drama Ohh My Dog has reportedly suffered a last-minute release setback. The Amit Rai directorial, which was initially slated to arrive in theatres on July 31, has now been postponed by a week, with reports suggesting that the decision was taken to avoid a direct box office clash with Marvel Studios' highly anticipated Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The film will now arrive on August 7.

According to sources close to the development, the makers of Ohh My Dog have been facing a shortage of screens as exhibitors are expected to prioritize Spider-Man: Brand New Day, one of the most eagerly awaited films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Headlined by Tom Holland and Zendaya, the superhero entertainer is expected to command a massive theatrical rollout, making it challenging for smaller films to secure adequate showcasing.

The postponement is believed to be a strategic move aimed at ensuring Ohh My Dog receives better screen availability and a stronger theatrical presence. While the makers are yet to make an official announcement regarding the revised release date, the film is expected to hit cinemas a week later than originally planned.

The delay comes just days after Ohh My Dog successfully completed its certification process with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). The film has been awarded a U/A certificate, although the board directed a few modifications before granting clearance.

Among the changes mandated by the CBFC, references to brands including 'Truecaller' and 'Dettol' have been muted, along with a cuss word used in the film. A sequence involving a dog has also been shortened by two seconds, while a photo frame of Lord Hanuman appearing in one scene has been blurred. Additionally, the board instructed the makers to include two disclaimers—one addressing child labour, which forms part of the film's narrative, and another on human trafficking.

Directed by Amit Rai, Ohh My Dog marks the filmmaker's return to direction after a gap. The film stars Pankaj Tripathi alongside Pawan Malhotra, Maahi Rai, Rajesh Kumar and Geeta Agrawal Sharma in pivotal roles.

Adding to its unique appeal, the family entertainer features canine performers Oscar and Bruno, with more than 250 dogs appearing throughout the film. The story explores the emotional bond between a young child and his pet while blending humour, heartfelt moments and social commentary, a storytelling style that has become synonymous with Rai's work.

With its theatrical release now delayed, audiences will have to wait a little longer to witness the heartwarming tale. However, the postponement is expected to give the film a better opportunity to reach viewers without competing against one of the year's biggest Hollywood releases.

Also Read: Amit Rai directorial Ohh My Dog gets U/A certificate after CBFC orders 7 changes

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Prosit Roy to collaborate with Dharma Productions for a psychological romance after Raakh success: Report

Prosit Roy, who recently garnered widespread appreciation for his Amazon Prime Video series Raakh, is reportedly gearing up for an exciting new collaboration. According to a report by Pinkvilla, the filmmaker is expected to join hands with Dharma Productions for an untitled psychological romance, marking a rare and intriguing creative partnership.

While Dharma Productions has long been associated with grand romantic entertainers and commercial cinema, the production house is now said to be exploring a psychological love story with Roy at the helm. If the reports are to be believed, the project is currently in its initial stages of development, with the casting process yet to begin. As per the report, the makers are aiming to take the film on floors by the end of this year, provided everything progresses as planned.

A source quoted in the report shared insight into Roy’s vision for the project, saying, “Prosit has a very strong conviction for psychological stories, and that is clearly visible in the way he approaches his characters. After Raakh, he wanted to take up something that would allow him to explore love and relationships through a psychological lens. This is a very solid psychological love story, and Prosit is extremely passionate about it already.”

The source further added, “Everyone at Dharma is very excited about this film. They believe in Prosit’s vision and the world he has created for this story. It is a fresh take on the psychological love story genre, and the team is keen to bring it to the audience in the right way. The casting process will begin soon, and the makers are looking at taking the film on the floors towards the end of the year.”

Although the film remains untitled and no actors have been finalized so far, the reported collaboration has already generated considerable curiosity among cinephiles. Roy has earned acclaim for bringing layered narratives and emotionally complex characters to the screen, making him a fitting choice for a story that blends romance with psychological elements.

For Dharma Productions, the project could represent another step towards expanding its storytelling palette by backing unconventional narratives alongside its mainstream offerings. A psychological romance is relatively unexplored territory in Hindi cinema, and the reported collaboration has the potential to offer audiences a refreshing take on the genre.

An official announcement regarding the project, including its cast and production timeline, is still awaited. Until then, fans will have to wait for confirmation from the makers on what could be one of the most anticipated filmmaker-producer collaborations in the coming months.

Also Read: Ramayana: Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions comes on board to distribute Ranbir Kapoor starrer in India, says report

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SCOOP: Vikrant Massey joins Ajay Devgn’s Chauhaan; to play a layered grey character

Ajay Devgn, Jio Studios, and Aanand L Rai collaboration on Chauhaan is among the most discussed of the year. The announcement video sparked reactions across the board and put the film on the Gen-Z conversation. The film goes on floors later this year, and Bollywood Hungama has exciting news for all Ajay Devgn fans.

According to reliable sources, Aanand L Rai has roped in Vikrant Massey to play a key role in the Ajay Devgn led action thriller. "Vikrant Massey will be seen like never before in this action thriller inspired by true events. He plays a layered grey character, and his tashan with Ajay Devgn will be among the major highlights of Chauhaan," a source told Bollywood Hungama.

According to sources close to Bollywood Hungama, Vikrant was blown away by the script of Chauhaan, and it was an instant yes from his side to play this layered role. "Ajay and Vikrant are like watching two powerhouses from different generations in the same film. The audiences are in for a treat," the source tells us further.

Chauhaan is all set to go on floors in the last quarter of 2026, for a Gandhi Jayanti 2027 release. The pre-production work is presently going on in full swing. The film is touted to be the Dhurandhar of 2027!

Also Read: Vikrant Massey recalls why he hesitated to star opposite Deepika Padukone in Chhapaak; says, “I thought Deepika is a big star and we won’t look good together”

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EXCLUSIVE: Batwara 1947 trailer to be launched at Jaipur’s iconic single-screen cinema, Raj Mandir, on July 28; Mumbai event on July 29

With less than three weeks to go for its release, the promotions of Batwara 1947 will be taken to the next level this week, as the trailer of the much-awaited film will finally be unveiled in a few days. In a unique initiative, the launch will be held in two different cities on two consecutive days.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “On Tuesday, July 28, the trailer of Batwara 1947 will be unveiled in the iconic single-screen cinema, Raj Mandir in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Fans and local media will be invited to catch the trailer and also catch a glimpse of Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi.”

The source added, “Raj Mandir serves as the perfect venue for such events in Rajasthan. It has hosted several launches previously, so the management has experience handling fans and stars. Moreover, the single-screen is one-of-a-kind in the country in terms of ambience, screen and sound quality, etc. Also, it’s a theatre close to Sunny Deol’s heart. He promoted the re-release of his cult classic, Gadar – Ek Prem Katha (2001), as part of promotions of Gadar 2 (2023) and the response was extraordinary. He then returned to Raj Mandir to promote Jaat (2025) as well. Both films were successful and, in a way, promotional events at Raj Mandir have proved to be a lucky charm for the actor.”

The source then said, “The next day, July 29, a similar event will be held for media and fans in Mumbai.” Batwara 1947 is produced by superstar Aamir Khan, and he’s also expected to be present at both the events.

Besides Sunny Deol, Batwara 1947 also stars Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, Ali Fazal and Karan Deol. The film is highly awaited as it reunites Sunny Deol and Rajkumar Santoshi and moreover, it is produced by Aamir Khan.

Batwara 1947 is based on the play, ‘Jis Lahore Nai Dekhya’, by Syed Asghar Wajahat. The Partition-era story revolves around a Muslim family which migrates from Lucknow to Lahore and is allotted a haveli vacated by a Hindu family. The old Hindu matriarch refuses to leave her ancestral home and she also strikes a rare bond with the Muslim immigrants.

Also Read: BREAKING: Sunny Deol-starrer Batwara 1947 passed with an ‘A’ certificate by CBFC

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EXCLUSIVE: Bhai Tera Star Hai targets 900–1000 screens despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day CLASH; Vivek B Agarwal says, “There was NO other viable weekend until February 2027-end”

The trailer of Bhai Tera Star Hai has caught attention thanks to its quirky content and Raghav Juyal’s promising performance. Interestingly, it’ll release on July 30 and thus clash with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, producer-director Vivek B Agarwal explained the strategy behind the release.

Vivek B Agarwal said, “Honestly speaking, there’s no strategy. I did my homework. After the July 30 weekend, I don’t know if I’ll get another opportunity to release my film until the end of February 2027. There are either a couple of big Bollywood films, a solo monster film or a combination of Bollywood and pan-India South films. There’s something happening every week or every second week.”

He added, “Moreover, I realized that apart from Dhamaal 4 in July, there was no substantial Hindi release until the middle of August. It was either a choice of clashing with a big Hindi film or releasing alongside Spider-Man. Hence, this was the only viable option. I felt that since there was no Hindi film releasing for nearly a month, I’d rather release my film in the middle of this dry period and attract audiences who might prefer watching a Hindi film over an English one.”

When asked about the screen count, Vivek replied, “PVR Inox Pictures is distributing the film in India. We are targeting 900 to 1000 screens.”

Bhai Tera Star Hai’s promo reminds one of the small-budget-high-concept films that production houses like UTV and Phantom (that Vivek B Agarwal was a part of) regularly churned out in the 2000s and early 2010s. Moreover, such films can surprise with theatrical performance, as proven by Main Vaapas Aaunga, a film which was probably seen as a digital film before it surprised at the box office. Hence, how important was it for Vivek to give Bhai Tera Star Hai a theatrical release instead of going straight to OTT?

Vivek B Agarwal explained, “I kind of agree with you that there has been a change of mindset. At the end of the day, if the film is good, people do come to the theatres. Raghav and I were very keen that Bhai Tera Star Hai should have a theatrical release. We decided to go all out and indulge in a marketing campaign where he’s interacting with people and asking them to watch the film in theatres. Accordingly, he’s been doing city tours continuously and communicating with the potential audience.”

He continued, “Also, at the end of the day, the content has to work. People have to like the trailers and songs and then decide whether or not they want to see it in cinemas. I think we are achieving that balance. People are liking the trailer and humour quotient. It’s rare to have a film of this kind with such humour and ensemble cast.”

He added, “Moreover, I feel that people are tired of sitting at home and watching dark, serious thrillers, which make up nearly 80% of OTT content. Aisa nahin hai ki OTT pe bhasad comedy ban rahi hai. Majorly, sirf dark, serious aur toxic content hi ban raha hai. Hence, if a film offers them something fresh, I feel that they would love to give it a chance.”

Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “Salman Khan called Raghav Juyal and told him, ‘I saw Bhai Tera Star Hai trailer TWICE and the Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan joke was FABULOUS’” – Vivek B Agarwal

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EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Man: Brand New Day tickets priced at MEGA BLOCKBUSTER rates, yet slightly below Dhurandhar The Revenge’s pricing; Gaiety-Galaxy, Maratha Mandir among FEW cinemas in India selling tickets below Rs. 200

With just five days to go for the release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the excitement is tremendous, to say the least. Advance ticket sales are extremely strong, indicating that the superhero film is set to record one of the biggest opening-day collections ever in India. Given the extraordinary buzz, the studio has decided to position the film in the highest ticket-pricing category.

A trade source told Bollywood Hungama, “The studio has sent an email to exhibitors stating that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the most anticipated film of the year, and not merely of the season. Hence, ‘keeping with the scale, legacy and premium positioning of this release’, it has decided to implement mega-blockbuster pricing bands for the film.”

The mega-blockbuster pricing category is a relatively recent phenomenon and has previously been implemented for films that generated tremendous pre-release buzz, such as Pushpa 2 – The Rule, War 2 and Dhurandhar The Revenge.

In accordance with this directive, the theatres have started advance booking, and, as expected, the rates are sky-high. Most cinemas are selling tickets for Rs. 300+, and in some, the rates have even reached four digits. For 3D and premium formats, the prices are obviously higher. The source noticed, “In a few cinemas, the rates are at par with Dhurandhar The Revenge, but in most theatres and multiplexes, the rates are lower than the Ranveer Singh-starrer. This is because Dhurandhar sequel’s buzz was historic and one-of-a-kind.”

In Mumbai, G7 multiplex, also popularly known as Gaiety-Galaxy, is one of the few cinemas where one can catch Spider-Man: Brand New Day at reasonable rates. The stall tickets are sold for Rs. 180 and balcony for Rs. 200. The same price slab exists in Maratha Mandir; both these cinemas are managed by Manoj Desai and will screen the film’s 2D version in Hindi. Also, Gaiety-Galaxy and Maratha Mandir are the only cinemas in Mumbai and one of the few ones in the country to sell tickets of the film at less than Rs. 200 (this does not include certain centres in South where the rates are cheap as per the government rules).

Meanwhile, the tickets for the 10:30 am 2D Hindi show at MovieTime Dahisar are available for Rs. 220. As for the English 2D version, Funcity Big Cinema, Ulhasnagar is among the cheapest in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. One needs to shell out just Rs. 240 to watch the 2:15 pm show on July 30. Next comes the iconic Regal cinema in South Mumbai, where the ticket rates are Rs. 250 for stall and Rs. 300 for balcony.

If you enjoy English films more in the 3D version in Hindi, then Gold Thane, Gold Borivali and Tilak Dombivali is where you should head to in order to enjoy Spider-Man: Brand New Day without burning a hole in your pocket. The 10:00 am shows in these cinemas are priced at Rs. 200.

As for the English 3D version, the rates are slightly higher, but some cinemas have made an exception. Ajanta Cinex Borivali's 10:00 am show tickets are being sold for Rs. 200, the cheapest in this category and format in the region. This is followed by MovieTime Malad, where one needs to pay Rs. 230 to watch the 10:55 am show. The ticket price of the 8:30 am show in MovieTime Star City Matunga is Rs. 240. In BMX Cinemas Koparkhairane, the price is Rs. 250 for the 11:30 am show, while it is Rs. 260 for the 8:30 am show in PVR Odeon Ghatkopar. In Sun City, one can pay Rs. 270 in order to catch the 8:00 am show of the movie.

The source added, “Many cinemas, especially national chains, follow dynamic pricing. Hence, as demand rises, ticket prices will also increase.”

Also Read: Spider-Man: Brand New Day director explains why Sadie Sink’s role is being kept secret as final trailer drops

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