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Weekend Movie And Show Picks. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The entertainment scene feels light this weekend on Ott platforms and in theaters. It could be because the major releases are gearing up for next month, just in time for Christmas. As usual, Netflix takes the lead with the highest number of titles. Netflix offers a variety of options, including a rags-to-riches story, a thrilling heist movie, a Christmas romantic comedy, and a gripping conspiracy thriller. If none interest you, head to Disney+ Hotstar for a heartwarming comedy about an uncle struggling to care for his orphaned nibblings. In theaters, we have just two notable releases this week. Please keep reading to discover what they are and everything else you need to know about what to watch this weekend.

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Lucky Baskhar (Telugu)

Directed by Venky Atluri, this period financial crime drama stars Dulquer Salmaan in the titular role. Set in the late 1980s and early 90s,...

When & Where To Watch Siddhant Chaturvedi And Malavika Mohanan’s Yudhra Online? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Prime Video has announced the worldwide streaming premiere of its action-packed movie Yudhra. The film stars Siddhant Chaturvedi, Malavika Mohanan, and Raghav Juyal in key roles alongside Gajraj Rao, Ram Kapoor, Raj Arjun, and Shilpa Shukla. Yudhra is now exclusively streaming on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide.

Prime members can watch the movie on the streaming platform starting today, November 15th, 2024. Yudhra is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment, and directed by Ravi Udyawar. The film has been praised for its riveting storyline, intense action sequences, and an incredible ensemble cast.

The actors have earned appreciation for their commendable performances throughout the movie. Yudhra follows the story of Siddhant Chaturvedi, who plays the titular role. He goes on an undercover mission to bring...

September 2024 Box Office: Stree 2’s Earnings Turns Nightmare – Worst Hit In 10 Yrs! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

September 2024 box office turned a disaster for Hindi films that bore the brunt of Stree 2’s aftermath. Call it the lull after the storm, but the month of September 2024 did not offer any major releases. There was Kareena Kapoor Khan’s The Buckingham Murders and Siddhant Chaturvedi’s Yudhra, both battling Stree 2 at the box office that refused to show any withdrawal symptoms in the entire month!

Two South Releases To Rescue

The month of September got a very little breath to survive with the two South releases that arrived in Hindi. Jr Ntr’s Telugu action film Devara was released in Hindi and earned 39.52 crore in three days in September. Meanwhile, Thalapathy Vijay’s The Greatest Of All Time, released as Thalapathy Is The Goat in Hindi, earned 17.62 crore!

Stree 2 Vs September 2024 Box Office

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When Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Dilip Joshi Reacted To Reports Of His Life Being Under Threat(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Being part of the entertainment industry has its share of perks and disadvantages, especially when one is highly popular among the masses. Many times, actors become victims of online hoaxes or fake news about themselves. Last year, none other than our beloved Dilip Joshi, aka Jethalal of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, had to suffer due to such fake reports about himself. Keep reading to know how he handled the situation calmly!

Dilip has been a part of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for over 16 years now, and his popularity among the Indian audience is unprecedented. More than by his real name, Dilip is known by his on-screen name, Jethalal, and he enjoys a massive fan following not just in India but also overseas. All thanks to such a level of fame,...

Mrs Undercover Ending Explained(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Mrs. Undercover is an action-packed comedy thriller that starred Radhika Apte in the lead role. Directed by Anushree Mehta, the movie featured Sumeet Vyas, a serial killer known as The Common Man, who targets successful and independent women. To catch him, a special forces team enlists Durga, a deep undercover agent who has been inactive for 13 years and has forgotten her training. With limited options, the team sends Durga to Kolkata Girls’ College, where the killer, under the guise of Ajay, is conducting a women’s empowerment seminar.

The movie conveys a strong message to women who are burdened with societal and family expectations. Although Mrs. Undercover is a thrilling film, it keeps viewers hooked to the story until the end with some of the best laughs.

By the end of Mrs. Undercover, Durga is not able to identify that her instructor and...

What To Watch This Weekend (Photo Credit – YouTube/Instagram)

This week, we’ve picked just two movies for the big screen: Yudhra, a Bollywood action thriller, and Transformers One, an animated sci-fi adventure that delves into the Transformers’ history. On the Ott front, there’s a longer list to check out. Highlights include The Penguin on Jio Cinema, Thangalaan on Netflix, and Agatha All Along on Disney+ Hotstar. For the complete list, scroll down.

On the Big Screen Transformers One – Animated – (English)

The film delves into the history of the Autobots and Decepticons by following the journey of Orion Pax and D-16, two cogless miner robots, as they and others embark on a quest for the Matrix of Leadership.

Yudhra (Hindi)

Siddhant Chaturvedi portrays a man grappling with anger issues as he faces off against a formidable drug mafia.

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Gracie Period

Streaming service, Paramount+ has commissioned “Playing Gracie Darling,” a mystery drama series about the aftermath of a girl’s sudden disappearance. The six-part show is created and written by Miranda Nation (“Undertow”), directed by Jonathan Brough and produced by Curio Pictures.

When Joni was 14, her best friend Gracie Darling disappeared during a séance. Some 27 years on, the local kids in a small town get their kicks with a game of ‘Playing Gracie Darling’ – but the seemingly innocent game turns sinister when another girl disappears. Joni, by then a child psychologist, returns to the town and partners with a police sergeant Jay to uncover the truth, while Gracie’s sister Ruth faces a mother’s worst nightmare when her own daughter vanishes under hauntingly similar circumstances.

Morgana O’Reilly plays Joni. Other cast includes Rudi Dharmalingam playing Jay, and Celia Pacquola, Annie Maynard and Anne Tenney.

The show is executive...

Warner Bros.’ “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” held the lead at the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second consecutive weekend, earning £4.2 million ($5.6 million) for a cumulative total of £14.4 million ($19 million), according to numbers from Comscore.

Universal’s newcomer “Speak No Evil” secured the second position with a £1.4 million debut, while Studiocanal’s “Lee” entered the chart at number three with £705,643.

The National Theatre’s re-release of filmed play “Prima Facie – Nt Live 2022” landed in fourth place, adding £556,470 to its total of £1.4 million. Universal’s “Despicable Me 4” continues its strong run in fifth place, earning £389,929 in its 10th week for a total of £46.2 million.

Disney’s “Deadpool & Wolverine” follows in sixth, adding £359,588 for a cumulative £56.6 million over eight weeks. Lionsgate U.K.’s new entry “The Critic” debuted at number seven with £353,075. Sony Pictures’ “It Ends With Us” placed eighth, earning £327,196 for a total of £20.8 million, while Disney’s...

The much-anticipated trailer for Yudhra, directed by Ravi Udyawar and starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan, has finally been unveiled, giving audiences a glimpse into an intense and gritty action-thriller. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment, the film centers around Siddhant’s character, Yudhra, a man battling severe anger issues who is thrust into a dangerous mission.

The trailer opens with Yudhra narrating his story, which he intriguingly links to the Mahabharata, claiming that while he might not be Abhimanyu, he identifies with Arjun, Abhimanyu’s father. The visuals quickly establish Yudhra as a volatile character, showing him working in a factory where he violently confronts his co-workers, going so far as to crush one of their hands in a machine. His girlfriend, Nikhat (played by Malavika Mohanan), pleads with him to control his temper, hinting at a troubled relationship burdened by his aggression.

Stree 2, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao, has been a major success at the Indian box office, capitalizing on the partial holiday boost due to Janmashtami. Despite a noticeable drop in Monday collections, the film has continued to perform strongly.

In its first week, Stree 2 raked in an impressive ₹307.80 crore in India. The second weekend added significantly to its total, with the film earning ₹19.30 crore on its second Friday, ₹33.80 crore on its second Saturday, ₹40.75 crore on its second Sunday, and ₹20.20 crore on its second Monday. As of the second Monday, Stree 2 has amassed a total of ₹421.85 crore at the Indian box office.

According to film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film is now firmly on track to surpass the ₹500 crore mark domestically, with little competition expected in September. The upcoming releases include Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency, Sidhant Chaturvedi’s Yudhra, and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s The Buckingham Murders,...

Excel Entertainment’s upcoming action thriller ‘Yudhra’ has been generating significant buzz, and the excitement has only intensified with the release of striking new posters featuring lead actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan. These visuals have fans eagerly anticipating the film’s release, as they provide a tantalizing glimpse into the high-octane action and intense performances that ‘Yudhra’ promises.

The first solo poster showcases Siddhant Chaturvedi in a gritty and intense look, drenched in blood and exuding raw energy. His fierce expression hints at the relentless action sequences that the film will offer, marking a new chapter in his career as an action hero. This role is a significant departure for Siddhant, who has undergone rigorous training in mixed martial arts, kickboxing, and jiu-jitsu to prepare for his part. The poster reflects this transformation, revealing a side of the actor that fans have never seen before.

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Indian studio Excel Entertainment’s founders Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar have revealed a robust upcoming production slate.

Up next is “Fukrey 3,” the next instalment of the hit comedy-crime franchise directed by Mrighdeep Lamba, which is due a theatrical release Sept. 28. Action-drama “Agni,” directed by Rahul Dholakia, is in the works and due a 2024 release. “Ground Zero,” directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, is currently in post-production and is based on a true-life story. Comedy-drama “Madgaon Express,” the directing debut of actor Kunal Kemmu, is also in post and Ravi Udyawar’s action-thriller “Yudhra” is in the works. “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan,” an urban friendship saga directed by Arjun Varain Singh, starring Ananya Panday, Adarsh Gourav and Siddhant Chaturvedi, is complete.

On the streaming front, “Dabba Cartel,” a story of five housewives who run a high-stakes secret cartel, which is Excel’s first show for Netflix, has just started filming.

Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal is looking forward to his project ‘Yudhra’, directed by Ravi Udyawar, with whom he says working was like a master class in suspense and action.

‘Yudhra’ stars Malavika Mohanan and Siddhant Chaturvedi.

Ravi’s last project was ‘Mom’, which went ahead to win various awards, and Raghav is quite excited to work with Ravi.

Raghav said: “Ravi Udyawar is a master at creating a universe filled with suspense and action. His last movie, ‘Mom’ was beautifully shot.”

“I am grateful that he chose me to be part of his next movie, Yudhra. It’s an action-packed project and I’ve worked hard to embody the character. It’s a departure from my usual comedic roles,” he added.

For ‘Yudhra’, Raghav has taken intense boxing training to master high-octane stunts. He adopted the training routine of a professional boxer.

He also incorporated a strict strength training regime to complement his boxing skills.

Actor Raghav Juyal will be working with Oscar winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor on not just one but two projects ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ and second one is an untitled film.

His first film with Sikhya Entertainment is ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ and the second one is an untitled film. In both the projects, he will be seen playing lead roles. Raghav says working with Guneet is not just enriching but also fun.

Raghav says, “Guneet ma’am is an absolute darling. She is one of those few people in the industry who helped me out personally while I was struggling to balance two projects and not reach a place where I would burn out.”

“For example, she was one of the big factors I could juggle between ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ and ‘Kisi ka Bhai Kisi ki Jaan’, since there was an overlap of schedule. In between, I was also down with dengue and she...

Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal has an extremely tight schedule as he has been shooting back to back films proving himself to be a dedicated artiste in the business of entertainment.

The first one is the Salman Khan starrer ‘Kisi ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan’. Next he has ‘Yudhra’ with Excel Entertainment. Apart from that, he is part of two projects by Oscar award-winning Sikhya Entertainment.

Speaking about this, Raghav said: “I made a decision that I wanted to seriously pursue my craft of acting. I didn’t go away from any industry but took a conscious call to focus and hone a craft. Acting is something I always wanted to do.”

He added: “So after my last TV appearance, I took a pause and while it may have seemed that I kind of was out of the public domain barring those who follow me on social media. I actually was lucky...

Mumbai, May 29 (Ians) Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal will next be seen in the action thriller ‘Yudhra’ with Siddhant Chaturvedi and for his role he took intense training to perform stunts.

Sources close to the actor says he took intense boxing training to perform high octane stunts in this Excel Entertainment production, which is an out and out action film, making it first in this genre for the actor.

Speaking about this, Raghav said, “I have taken up boxing in the past. But took a pause after that. However, when the film came to me, I resumed my training. It came in handy for the film. Yudhra is a marvelous action film and this skill set added to the prep of my character.”

His latest movie that got released was Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde-starrer ‘Kisi ka Bhai Kisi ka Jaan’, which also stars southern star Venkatesh, Jassie Gill, Siddharth Nigam,...

Mumbai, May 5 (Ians) Dancer-actor Raghav Juyal supposedly got paid Rs 1.2 crore for his part in the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kisi ki bhai kisi ki Jaan’, which marked his foray into Bollywood.

An insider says, “Raghav was paid a sum of Rs 1.2 crore for his role in ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. This came owing to his popularity amongst the youth and his incredible relatability with the digital audiences.”

“He is one of the most popular names on social media. He had quite a journey from being a reality show contestant to a reality show host and now an actor”.

A dancer-choreographer and now turned actor, Raghav’s call to fame was his slow motion dance moves. He has been nicknamed as the King of Slow Motion. In the movie, Raghav plays the role of one of the younger brothers of Salman’s character in the movie.

Apart from the recent release,...

‘Secret Superstar’ actor Raj Arjun, who has worked across Hindi, Telugu and Tamil industries, is set to make his debut in Malayalam industry through his upcoming film ‘Khajuraho Dreams’. Helmed by Manoj Vasudev and produced by Abdurahiman S.P., the film is going to hit the theatres in May this year.

The actor will be essaying the role of a responsible village head, who fights for the rights of people. Spilling beans about his role, Raj told Ians: “He is a family oriented man who loves his family a lot. Later on, what all he does for his sister in the movie is something you need to watch out for. It’s a brother-sister relationship shown in the film through my character and at the same time how much he loves his village and its people. He is an idealistic and lovable character who always protects his family and villagers.”

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Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi has penned a heart-felt note as he has wrapped up shooting for his next ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, which he calls “fun, curious and a millennial mess.”

Taking to his social media, Siddhant shared a beautiful picture where he can be seen hugging his co-stars Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav with a smile on his face.

Alongside the post he wrote: “And It’s a wrap! #KhoGayeHumKahan. We were young, crazy, and restless. Fun, curious & a millennial mess. It’s a story about you & me, and we were justa bunch of cool kids makin’ a film.”

He added: “Thank you @zoieakhtar @reemakagti1 for the best filming experiences ever. @tigerbabyofficial @excelmoviesHail!A @arjunvarain.singh Our Captn!My brother! Thank you for showing this mad faith in us.You’ve been strong & vulnerable in a timed beauty of it’s own.

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As superstar Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film ‘Bachchhan Paandey’ is all set to hit the screens, actor Siddhant Chaturvedi shared his version of ‘Saare Bolo Bewafa’ from the film on the sets of ‘Yudhra’. Siddhant shared a dance video on Instagram, where he was seen shaking-a-leg on Akshay’s ‘Saare Bolo Bewafa’ from ‘Bachchhan Paandey’, which also […]...

Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi is working on multiple films, the action flick ‘Yudhra’ and Shakun Batra’s next. The actor is currently working on a jam-packed schedule with no breathers. A source close to the actor reveals, “Siddhant is currently working on 2 films simultaneously. He is dubbing for Shakun’s film, whilst shooting for Yudhra. Siddhant has […]...

Indian filmmaker, singer and actor Farhan Akhtar is returning to direction after a decade with feature film “Jee Le Zaraa,” starring Bollywood A-listers Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.

The film is due to start shooting in Sept. 2022. “It’s a road film, a slice-of-life film, with three women on the road,” Akhtar tells Variety. The film is written by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti and co-produced by Tiger Baby Productions.

Akhtar and his business partner Ritesh Sidhwani run Excel Entertainment, one of India’s most successful production houses, which turns 20 on Tuesday.

Excel is currently celebrating the success of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s boxing drama “Toofaan,” starring Akhtar, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and has a robust slate lined up. Besides “Jee Le Zaraa,” the feature film slate includes action crime thriller “Yudhra,” directed by Ravi Udyawar (“Mom”), starring Siddhant Chaturvedi (“Gully Boy”) and Malavika Mohanan...