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Netflix has once again joined forces with the acclaimed creator duo Raj & Dk for their first action-fantasy series, “Rakt Bramhand – The Bloody Kingdom.” This exciting new project follows their successful collaboration on the cult hit series “Guns & Gulaabs,” released in August 2023.

“Rakt Bramhand – The Bloody Kingdom” promises a gripping and edgy narrative set in a fantastical kingdom, featuring bloody action and spectacular visuals. The series will be helmed by Raj & Dk, in partnership with director Rahi Anil Barve and long-time collaborator Sita R Menon under their production company, D2R Films. The writing team includes Raj & Dk, Barve, and Menon, who have previously collaborated on projects such as “Shor in the City,” “Go Goa Gone,” “Farzi,” and “Guns & Gulaabs.”

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The announcement of this ambitious project was made by Netflix India, accompanied by a teaser poster and the caption, “We’ve...

Netflix India has revealed a new collaboration with creators Raj & Dk for its first action-fantasy series, “Rakt Bramhand – The Bloody Kingdom.” This project follows their recent successful collaboration with the series “Guns & Gulaabs.”

The duo will partner with director Rahi Anil Barve and writer Sita R. Menon under their production company, D2R Films. The series is set to feature action sequences and visual effects within a fictional kingdom setting. Filming is due to commence soon.

Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk, known professionally as Raj & Dk, have established themselves as innovative filmmakers in the Indian entertainment industry. The duo gained recognition for their work on films such as “99,” “Shor in the City” and “Go Goa Gone.” They’ve also found success in the streaming space with Prime Video series like “The Family Man” and “Farzi.” The duo formed a multi-year creative partnership with Netflix in 2022.

Barve made his feature...

It’s common knowledge that Bollywood’s history with horror is really shaky. Despite lacking in quality filmmaking and storytelling, films like Mahal, Gumnaam, and the works done by the Ramsay brothers have gained cult status due to a severe case of nostalgia. Thanks to the Bhatts, the 2000s and 2010s were plagued with half-hearted remakes of international horror films. And it was probably the mercurial success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa, the remake of Manichitrathazhu, that caused the Hindi film industry to steer away from serious horror films. Yes, we get the occasional Tumbbad, but the landscape is largely filled with Go Goa Gone, Stree, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and Bhediya. And, to be honest, they are quite profitable. Aditya Sarpotdar is riding this tide with Zombivli, Munjya, and now Kakuda. So, let’s talk about it.

Aditya Sarpotdar’s Kakuda, which has been written by Avinash Dwivedi and Chirag Garg, tells...

Streaming platforms like Netflix are often accused of being the dumping ground for movies that were meant for theatrical release but then the distributors and the producers backed out because they thought it wouldn’t be a profitable venture. How can you tell if a made-for-theater movie is being dumped for streaming? Well, made-for-theater movies start with the animated production logo video and a short or long list of people that the makers want to thank; straight-to-streaming films don’t have that. Anyway, I believe that every movie should be released in theaters because you never know whether or not it’ll find an audience and rake in an unexpected amount of money. I also believe that films should get a theatrical release, even if it’s a limited one, because every filmmaker wants their film to be projected on the biggest possible screen instead of being used as background noise.

Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan once again become a hot topic on social media. This time, it’s due to his recent appearance at a high-profile party where he was seen getting cozy with a mystery woman. The video from the party has gone viral, sparking curiosity and excitement among fans who are eager to know more about the woman seen with Aryan.

This sighting has fueled ongoing speculation about his love life, particularly regarding his rumored relationship with Brazilian model and actress Larissa Bonesi. Despite being linked for several months, neither Aryan nor Larissa has publicly confirmed their relationship.

The event, attended by numerous young Bollywood celebrities, saw Aryan making a stylish entrance in casual attire. He later joined the festivities inside, where Larissa was also spotted. Videos from the party depict Aryan and the mystery woman in close conversation and dancing together, intensifying fan...

Munjya & Bhediya Still ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Munjya, starring Abhay Verma, Sharwari, Mona Singh, Sathyaraj, and others, was released in theatres this Friday. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film is a horror comedy produced by Maddock Films, known for delivering exceptional movies in this genre, such as Go Goa Gone, Stree, Roohi, and Bhediya.

(Major Spoilers Ahead)

When Munjya was announced, many speculated if it would be part of the Stree universe. Amar Kaushik’s Stree stars Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshakti Khurana. In 2022, Abhishek Banerjee’s character Jana was revealed to be Varun Dhawan aka Bhaskar’s cousin in Bhediya, linking these two films. The mid-credit scene in Bhediya further confirmed this connection. Now, the makers of Munjya have teased its link to this horror-verse.

Munjya Mid-Credits Scene & Its Link to Stree and Bhediya Movies

In the climax scene of Munjya, Abhay Verma’s character...

The Dev Patel-directed, Jordan Peele-produced action film Monkey Man (you can read our review at This Link) reached theatres back at the start of April and underperformed at the box office, pulling in just $34 million worldwide. It received a digital release by the end of April and will be getting a 4K Blu-ray release in the UK this weekend – and Deadline has revealed that it will be available to watch on the Peacock streaming service next week! It’s set to start streaming on Peacock on June 14th.

Here’s the official synopsis: Monkey Man is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically. Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out...

Get your home theaters ready for a brutal display of power because Dev Patel’s Monkey Man is getting a Collector’s Edition 4K Blu-ray release! The physical version of Patel’s directorial debut hails from Universal Pictures UK, and it comes packed with extras to take you behind the action of one of this year’s best films. The Collector’s Edition enters the ring on June 8.

Monkey Man is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where, night after night, wearing a gorilla mask, he is beaten bloody by more popular fighters for cash.

After years of suppressed rage,...

Dev Patel’s bone-crunching action film, Monkey Man, is swinging onto digital platforms faster than Atefeh Safaei can throw a punch. According to the film’s official Twitter account, Monkey Man comes to digital to rent or buy tomorrow, April 23rd! Despite underperforming at the box office with $28M+, Monkey Man is a hit with critics and fans. On Rotten Tomatoes, Patel’s directorial debut is 88% on the Tomatometer, with an 84% Fresh Audience Score.

Competition is fierce at the box office in 2024, with original films struggling to make a dent. Monkey Man opened alongside The First Omen, one of the horror genre’s most well-reviewed films in recent memory. Still, Monkey Man‘s most formidable opponent is Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, which reigns supreme with $485M+. The New Empire opened one week ahead of Monkey Man, gobbling up most of the action-oriented box office. With Monkey Man coming to digital,...

Dev Patel’s extreme action film Monkey Man swings into the top spot during Thursday previews at the box office, exorcising Arkasha Stevenson’s The First Omen with $1.4M to the origin story’s $725K. Monkey Man’s preview screening started at 5 Pm at 2,750 theaters on Thursday, while The First Omen screened at 7 Pm.

Meanwhile, Adam Wingard’s Monsterverse rumble, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, punched its way past $100M on Thursday, with estimates calling for $32M during its second weekend in cinemas. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire continues to dominate IMAX screens, while Monkey Man and The First Omen play on Plf screens.

Here’s the official synopsis for Monkey Man courtesy of NBCUniversal:

“Monkey Man is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman,...

Actor Kunal Kemmu, who is gearing up for the release of his directorial debut with the upcoming movie ‘Madgaon Express’, will also have a cameo in the film. Over the years, Kunal has delivered stellar performances in comedy films like ‘Dhol’, ‘Go Goa Gone’, ‘Lootcase’ and several others. So, it is natural for him to make an appearance in the film and pick the pulse of comedy from his three male leads.

Talking about the same, an insider said, “Kunal will have a cameo in ‘Madgaon Express’. The actor who is making his directorial debut with the film has amazing comic timing while comedy has always been his genre and as he will be seen having a cameo in the film, he will definitely add an interesting flavour to the film.”

The source further mentioned, “He started working on the script in 2016 and keeping the script in mind, he might...

Mumbai, Feb 23 (Ians) Actor Kunal Kemmu, who is known for films like ‘Go Goa Gone’, ‘Dhol’, ‘Zakhm’, ‘Lootcase’ and others, has shared that his father Ravi Kemmu went to the National School of Drama in the national capital.

The actor shared that his family left Kashmir during the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits in 1990. Having born the brunt of the exodus, his paternal side moved to Jammu and his maternal side moved to Delhi.

The actor told Raj Shamani in his podcast: “We left during the exodus. I was too young, I might have some kind of Ptsd from it but more than me, my parents and family faced it, and had to deal with it. My father went to the National School of Drama. He was still trying to figure out if he wanted to move to Mumbai, because he was working with Shyam Benegal at that time. He...

A couple weeks ago, Universal unveiled a trailer for the Dev Patel-directed, Jordan Peele-produced action film Monkey Man, which is set to reach theatres on April 5th. You can check that trailer out in the embed above, and as JoBlo’s own Steve Seigh described it, it’s “a tour-de-force of hand-to-hand combat, Jackie Chan-like environmental manipulation, and visuals that pop with color, blood, and broken bones!” Today, the Motion Picture Association ratings board announced that they have given Monkey Man an R rating… and this announcement comes about four months after the previous time they gave the film an R rating.

The other time the MPA gave Monkey Man an R was on October 25th. At that time, the film was branded with an R for “strong bloody violence throughout, rape, language throughout, sexual content/nudity and drug use”. Today, they revealed that a new cut...

Move over, John Wick, the Monkey Man, is here to bring revenge cinema to a new level! NBCUniversal debuted a trailer for the Dev Patel-directed action bonanza Monkey Man on Friday, showcasing a brutal display of power that could establish Patel as one of cinema’s newest and most agile players. The Monkey Man trailer is a tour-de-force of hand-to-hand combat, Jackie Chan-like environmental manipulation, and visuals that pop with color, blood, and broken bones!

Here’s the official synopsis for Monkey Man courtesy of NBCUniversal:

Monkey Man is an action thriller about one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to victimize the poor and powerless systemically.

Inspired by the legend of Hanuman, an icon embodying strength and courage, Monkey Man stars Patel as Kid, an anonymous young man who ekes out a meager living in an underground fight club where,...

The prestigious London Indian Film Festival is ready to once again showcase outstanding films in its Autumn programme. This extraordinary festival, running from 25th October to 4th November, will feature incredible films with many Indian and South Asian premieres, as well as classic movies and even a first web series preview. Plus, so much more!

The festival is expanding and bringing even more excellence with screenings and special events in 5 different locations, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Bradford.

Berlin

It starts in London with the European premiere of the fast-paced whodunnit espionage drama Berlin. From writer and director Atul Sabharwal, this compelling spy thriller stars Aparshakti Khurana (Jubilee) as a young sign language teacher lured into the dark world of espionage. Undercover security forces coerce him to interrogate a young deaf man, powerfully played by Ishwak Singh (Rocket Boys), accused of spying. Veteran actor Kabir Bedi also features in a commanding cameo.

Exclusive: The London Indian Film Festival is expanding.

With its 2023 edition, running October 25 to November 4, the festival will, for the first time, run simultaneously across five cities: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford and Leeds.

The festival will open with the European Premiere of Berlin. From writer-director Atul Sabharwal, this spy thriller stars Aparshakti Khurana (Jubilee) as a young sign language teacher lured into the dark world of espionage, as he is coerced by undercover security forces to interrogate a young deaf man, played by Ishwak Singh, (Rocket Boys) who has been accused of spying. Veteran actor Kabir Bedi also stars.

With support from the BFI Audience Projects Fund, the festival is also moving into the world of online gaming and Xr. In collaboration with Tulsea and Format, Manchester’s gaming and nightlife festival, the fest will showcase new computer games developed by South Asian creatives. The games will be presented on October 26 in Manchester.

Mumbai, Sep 6 (Ians) Singer-actor Arjun Kanungo, who made waves with his number ‘Khoon Choos Le’ in the 2013 film ‘Go Goa Gone’, is celebrating his birthday in style in Bangkok with his wife Carla Dennis. He said “everyday feels like a celebration.”

Arjun Kanugo said: “To us, every day feels like a celebration when we’re together. By the grace of the divine, it has been a remarkable journey, and I believe it’s a blessing to receive such overwhelming love from our dear ones and fans. Their heartfelt wishes have made my birthday even more special, and I am genuinely blessed.”

Showcasing his birthday celebrations on social media, the actor shared on his Instagram, a video of his wife, Carla, greeting him with a heartfelt birthday song, where she too partook in the joys of celebrating her husband’s special day.

This birthday bash marks a double celebration for the couple,...

Netflix has released the teaser for its upcoming original series Guns and Gulaabs, a crime comedy thriller created and directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K., popularly known as Raj & Dk. The duo is known for their acclaimed works such as The Family Man, Go Goa Gone, Stree, and Shor in the City. The series stars Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, Gulshan Devaiah, T.J. Bhanu, Pooja Gor, Satish Kaushik, Vipin Sharma, Manuj Sharma, and Nilesh Diwekar in pivotal roles.

Trailer Announcement Teaser

The teaser was unveiled during Netflix’s Tudum event, a global fan celebration that showcased exclusive sneak peeks and announcements from over 70 Netflix titles. The teaser gives a glimpse of the retro aesthetic of the series, which is set in the 90s in a cartel-run town called Gulaabgunj. The series revolves around an unprecedented opium deal that pulls a big-city cop (Rajkummar Rao) and a lovesick mechanic...

EntertainmentComedian Vir Das skillfully uses one of the most heated criticisms against him from Arnab Goswami to create promotional content.Instragram / YouTubePopular actor and stand-up comedian Vir Das has put out an interesting video snippet promoting his upcoming comedy tour across 33 countries. The comedian, widely known for his political satire, landed in controversy in 2021 after his stand-up piece titled “I come from two Indias” went viral. In it, he satirised India’s political misgovernance and systemic misogyny among other things, exposing himself to severe backlash. Republic TV head Arnab Goswami then went at him in a news hour debate, claiming that Vir Das was abusing India in America, where the said show was filmed. Now, the comedian has stitched bits of Arnab’s voice from the 2021 news hour debate and made a new promo for his upcoming comedy tour. In his new promotional reel, Vir Das makes a request to...

Mumbai, June 29 (Ians) Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who turned director for ‘Madgaon Express’, shared that this has been therapeutic for him as he felt “different things” about himself as he stepped into the shoes of a director. He also shared that he was more of himself in the public space as a director than he is as an actor.

Kunal wrote the script of ‘Madgaon Express’ way back in 2014 and it’s now finally coming close to completion.

When asked if the plot came to him first or the character, the actor said: “When you watch so many films, you are always present on film sets and if this is what you live and breathe, you always have your own stories to tell. Eventually, when I worked on ‘Go Goa Gone’, I learnt the discipline of writing. In the process, I was also learning how to write screenplays, interact with...

Prolific Indian studio Maddock Films has three successful projects currently on, 15 more in the pipeline and is developing an ambitious film series based on the “Arabian Nights.”

Laxman Utekar’s comedy-drama film “Zara Hatke Zara Bachke,” a co-production with Jio Studios starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, has emerged as the sleeper hit of the year grossing $11.1 million theatrically so far. Homi Adajania’s action drama series “Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo,” starring Dimple Kapadia, is a hit for streamer Disney+ Hotstar, while Arunima Sharma, Hussain Dalal and Abbas Dalal’s coming-of-age Prime Video drama series “Jee Karda,” starring Tamannaah Bhatia, is garnering positive reviews.

Maddock also had a major success earlier this year with Ajay Singh’s Netflix original thriller film “Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga” proving a worldwide hit for the streamer.

The upcoming film slate includes:

An untitled film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, written and directed...

"If you are having fun playing such roles, chances are the audience will enjoy watching you too. In the case of ‘Omkara’ and ‘Go Goa Gone’, I agreed to essay the roles which many people did not want to. For me, the idea is always to do something new each time," he tells Ians.

Stressing that the Ott allows for much space to experiment, Khan opines that when it comes to making content for the digital medium, it is important to be completely honest about contemporary realities and human conditions, and then dramatise the situations. "Only then will you be able to move people. Let us not forget that whatever we make for this medium is immediately compared to international work."

Even as he agrees with the evolution of content and treatment with the advent of Ott, the actor maintains that it would not really have an impact on how...

Mumbai, May 10 (Ians) Actor Kunal Kemmu is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his zombie-comedy film ‘Go Goa Gone’.

The actor calls the film his baby as he got his writer credit for penning the dialogues of the film.

The film, which released on May 10, 2013, has become a cult classic owing to its blend of horror and comedy and rib-tickling dialogues.

Talking about his experience of working in the film, the actor said, “‘Go Goa Gone’ is a special film and really close to my heart. The film was like my baby as it was my first film where I got the opportunity to be a writer and work on an idea that came to life between the three of us, i.e. Raj – Dk & myself. It feels great to see how even after so many years, it’s still being talked about and at the receiving end of all this love.

‘Kalyug’ actor Kunal Khemu has been roped in for the comedy show, ‘Pop Kaun’, directed by Farhad Samji, who is known for his films like ‘Golmaal Returns’, ‘Housefull 2 and 3’ and ‘Golmaal Again’.

The actor shared that he did not take much time in accepting the offer as soon as the director narrated the script.

Kunal made his acting debut as a child actor with the TV show ‘Gul Gulshan Gulfaam’, and after playing the roles of child artists in several films, he was seen playing the male lead in the 2005 film ‘Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge’ ‘Kalyug’, which was directed by Mohit Suri, ‘Traffic Signal’, ‘Dhol’, ‘Superstar’, Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge’, ‘Blood Money’, ‘Go Goa Gone’, among others.

Kunal is now preparing for the release of his upcoming comedy show ‘Pop Kaun’, and he shared what made him say ‘yes’ to the show.

“When Farhad narrated the script to me, I almost fell off my chair.

The song ‘Sab Farzi’ featuring Shahid Kapoor in a refreshing avatar from the upcoming webseries ‘Farzi’ was released on Wednesday.

The foot-tapping number was composed by the music director duo Sachin-Jigar, while the lyrics are penned by Priya Saraiya and sung by singer-actress Saba Azad.

The groovy track is captivating and beautifully carries the essence of the storyline.

Talking about the song, Sachin-Jigar said in a joint statement: “It was fun to collaborate with the talented directors Raj and Dk once again. Our association has worked in the past and we are confident that we will recreate the same magic with this song, ‘Sab Farzi’ from the much-anticipated thriller ‘Farzi'”.

Sachin-Jigar and Raj and Dk have worked on many projects together, such as ‘Go Goa Gone’, ‘Shor in the City’ and ‘The Family Man’.

They added: “We wanted to curate a song that would capture the series’ essence and...

Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu is someone whom the audience has seen growing up on celluloid. The actor, who started his career as a child artiste in films like ‘Zakhm’, ‘Raja Hindustani’ and ‘Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke’, and headlined films like ‘Kalyug’, ‘Go Goa Gone’, ‘Dhol’ and several others as a grown up actor, is set to make his directorial debut with the film ‘Madgaon Express’.

Kunal took to Twitter on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi and shared the news of his directorial debut with his fans as he put up the film’s announcement poster. He wrote: “Ganpati Bappa moriya. As all good things begin with his name I can’t think of a better day to share this with all of you.”

Piecing together the film’s journey from a thought in his mind to becoming a feature, he further wrote: “It started with a thought in my...

Projects to be developed and produced through D2R Films.

Netflix has struck a multi-year creative partnership deal with Indian filmmaking duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk.

Under their Mumbai-based D2R Films banner, the filmmakers will develop and produce their upcoming projects for the streaming giant.

Nidimoru and Krishna previously produced 2021 Telegu-language feature Cinema Bandi, directed by Preveen Kandregula, which is streaming on Netflix and are showrunners and directors of Netflix’s upcoming comedy crime thriller series Guns And Gulaabs.

The duo also have a relationship with rival streamer Amazon Prime Video as writers and directors on two seasons of...

Netflix has entered into a multi-year creative partnership with Indian filmmaking duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk, who will develop and produce upcoming projects for the streamer through their D2R Films production banner.

The duo already have a relationship with the streamer as producers on 2021 Telugu-language film Cinema Bandi, currently streaming on Netflix, and as directors and showrunners on upcoming comedy crime thriller series Guns & Gulaabs, which falls outside the deal.

Netflix describes Guns & Gulaabs as “a story of love and innocence in a world of crime, a nostalgic tale of all kinds of firsts, from first love to first kill.”

Working mostly in Hindi content, Raj & Dk are known for writing and directing genre-bending films, including indie drama Shor In The City (2010), stoner comedy Go Goa Gone (2013) and blockbuster horror comedy Stree (2018), which they co-scripted with Amar Kaushik directing.

They also wrote and directed two seasons of...

Saif Ali Khan is a Bollywood A-lister known for heroic roles, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing against type in recent years.

The star of Emmy-nominated Netflix series “Sacred Games” is constantly in motion, with a raft of varying roles coming up, starting with this week’s release of “Bunty Aur Babli 2.”

Directed by feature debutant Varun V. Sharma, the Yash Raj Films production is a reboot of 2005 smash hit “Bunty Aur Babli,” which followed a pair of con artists known by the nicknames Bunty and Babli. In the present day, Bunty and Babli are forced out of retirement after a spate of robberies with their trademark style start appearing across India. Khan stars alongside Rani Mukerji.

“It’s taking the story forward 20 years later, where the guy’s got a paunch [and] the party’s over. He’s happily married, but he needs whiskey, and is a bit bored,...

Mumbai, Feb 28 (Ians) Music duo Sachin Sanghvi-Jigar Saraiya, who has composed the music for Roohi, are happy to be back to making music for films. They experienced a gap of a few months due to the lockdown.

Sachin said that they are working with a renewed energy now. "Working on films again is fun, it feels like we are back home. There is more energy, more power and we are all in!" he said.

Sachin-Jigar had earlier worked with the makers of Stree in 2018 and have now reunited with them for Roohi. "It is reassuring to work with a team that knows our working style. The music album of Roohi has something for everyone. It is a wholesome album with an upbeat party number, dance track and romantic songs. We have been fortunate to have listeners who have showered love on our music and we can't wait to present them the entire album of Roohi,...

Stand-up star and occasional actor Vir Das has a clear-cut strategy when it comes to balancing his two flourishing careers.

"I have to balance both careers. Stand up (comedy) takes time, so when I act that should be an interesting role," said Vir, revealing the reason which kept him away from films in 2020.

As an actor, Vir is known for his work in Bollywood films such as "Delhi Belly", "Go Goa Gone", "Mastizaade" and "Badmaash Company". Last year, he also starred in the black comedy web series "Hasmuk".

"I think "Hasmukh" was an interesting thing to pursue because a film takes a long time. For me, it's about finding a good character and telling a good story," he said.

Last month, Vir dropped his latest new comedy gig, "Outside In", created out of 30 virtual shows he did during lockdown and featuring audiences from all over the world.  --ians/dc/vnc...

Moving away from regular horror, Bollywood is lately warming up to the idea of serving scares with a spot of humour. The horror comedy as a genre is suddenly in vogue among mainstream Hindi filmmakers.

The genre existed in the Hindi film industry for ages -- the old classic "Bhoot Bangla" and recent releases such as "Bhul Bhulaiyaa", "Bhootnath", "Go Goa Gone" and "Stree" come to mind. These films, however, were one-off cases. What is happening now is that Bollywood filmmakers have suddenly taken interest in the genre of horror comedy in a way that it seems like the genre is here to stay. Importantly, the new crop of films serve the funny scares with a new-age spin and a message.

We look at a few horror comedy films that are all set to hit the screens.

Bhoot Police

The film stars Saif Ali Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Yami Gautam and Arjun Kapoor.

Actor and comedian Vir Das, who was named to Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” list in 2017, has enlisted UTA for worldwide representation in all areas.

Das’ latest comedy special, “Vir Das: For India” debuted on Netflix in January. He has a long history with the streamer, becoming the first comedian from India to have a stand-up special on the platform when his show “Abroad Understanding” premiered in 2017. Following the success of that show, Das inked a multi-special deal and followed it up with “Losing It” in 2018. Currently, Das stars in the local language series “Hasmukh,” which he also created.

After making a splash with guest appearances on “Conan,” the actor made his U.S. television debut on “Whiskey Cavalier” in 2019. Das was a series regular on the ABC drama, which starred Scott Foley and Lauren Cohen. The same year, Das launched the Amazon Prime Video series “Jestination Unknown,” an unscripted...

Exclusive: WME has signed Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K, the writer-director-producer team that is now creating the Indian version of Citadel, the Russo Brothers and Midnight Radio’s in-the-works global thriller franchise for Amazon.

On the film side, they recently wrote and produced the horror comedy Stree, which was a box office success in India. Other movie credits include writing and directing the zombie comedy Go Goa Gone, crime drama Shor in the City and 99.

The duo also co-created The Family Man, the Amazon series that tells the story of a middle-class man who secretly works as a spy for a branch of the National Investigation Agency while also dealing with a wife and two kids. It’s been renewed for Season 2.

The Citadel franchise is described as action-packed spy series with a compelling emotional center. The mothership U.S. series from Joe and Anthony Russo is being toplined...

Actor Kunal Kemmu says the sequel to his 2013 zom-com hit "Go Goa Gone" has been going through logistical issues and hence the project couldn't take off over the past few years.

Asked when shooting for the film would possibly begin, Kunal replied: "It's my question, too, because I have also read the announcement. Other than that, I don't have any knowledge. They (makers of the film) announced 'Go Goa Gone 2' twice in the last three years (laughs). There are logistical issues. Till the time we don't start shooting for the film, I will not believe it, because in the past two years I have been excited about that film on different levels and it's very close to my heart.

Also Read:?Horrifying look of Haunted hills Motion teaser out

Kunal was interacting with the media while promoting his upcoming film "Malang" in Mumbai. Incidentally, he had written...

The second installment of the 2013 film "Go Goa Gone" is slated to hit the screen in March 2021.

A tweet from the official account of Maddock Films read: "One can try, but never really escape this trip! Prepare yourself for the craziest sequel of the best "zom-com" as 'Go Goa Gone 2' releases in March 2021!"

Also Read:?Saif Ali Khan is all praises for Tabu

"It's been quite a journey from 2013, and I'm so excited we're back again with this crazy ride! 'Go Goa Gone' redefined many things, and we are gunning to do that again. The characters have stayed with us all this while and we are thrilled to bring them back to life!," Dinesh Vijan, Founder of Maddock Films said.

Vijan added that they are finishing the final draft and should roll by September 2020.

Adding to this Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd...

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been enjoying his break from acting. He has now reportedly signed up Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk's big-budget comic-action thriller.

The movie will be directed by Raj and Dk who have worked on films such as "Go Goa Gone" and "Stree".

Also Read:?Shah Rukh Khan inspires Ananya Panday

According to a news agency, sources close to the development said Srk had loved the script of the movie and has signed the action film, which is likely to go on floors in 2020.

"The film is infused with Raj and Dk's brand of quirky humour. It is a space he hasn't explored yet," the source said.

The film will be reportedly produced by the "Jab Tak Hai Jaan" actor himself and will be shot in exotic locations around India and abroad.

As of now, the directors are still finalising the script and will finalise the shoot locations soon.

InterviewThe Kerala actor plays a Malayali terrorist in Mumbai in the Amazon Prime series, with Manoj Bajpayee in the lead.CrisNeeraj Madhav in 'The Family Man' / Courtesy: InstagramEverything else seems familiar – the curly hair, the beard, the thin frame, the desperate look in the eye. Only the language he speaks is different. Neeraj Madhav, looking injured and hurt is speaking Hindi – fast and fluent. Not Malayalam. This is a scene from The Family Man, a much-discussed series streaming on Amazon Prime, with Manoj Bajpayee in the lead. And Neeraj is playing a Malayali terrorist in the Indian web series. Neeraj has been a noted actor in Malayalam since Drishyam – he played the naïve assistant to Mohanlal in the acclaimed movie, remade later into Tamil and Telugu. He got picked up for comedies, a role in Sapthamasree Thaskaraha, making him a favourite sidekick. He didn’t stick to comedy though,...

The idea of a dull white-collar office-goer moonlighting as an undercover agent is not new. Arnold Schwarzenegger did it in James Cameron's "True Lies" 25 years ago. Now it is Manoj Bajpai's turn in a 10-part series that is as irresistible as streetside gol gappas. I couldn't stop binging until it was all done.

The directorial duo of Raj and Dk has a reputation of doing the unexpected, whether is India's first zombie film ("Go Goa Gone") or the gamechanging comic chudail film "Stree", which the duo wrote to super-success. In "The Family Man" they are on firmer ground. The material is strong and constantly interesting. Issues such as mob-lynching and anti-beef attacks or covert operations overreacting to terror threats, are raised organically in the plot as Srikant (Bajpai) grapples with home and terror (and sometimes terror at home) issues to the best of his abilities.

To be honest, Srikant's best is plainly inept.

Amazon PrimeCreated by Raj and Dk, 'The Family Man' focuses on the life of a middle-class man, who’s also a spy, and how he tries to strike a balance between the two worlds in his life.Hemanth Kumar C RIn the opening segment of Raj and Dk’s new Amazon Prime series The Family Man, three people find themselves in high seas off the coast of Kochi, India. We are told they have been hiding in Lakshadweep for several days and that they are on a secret mission. Soon, they are confronted by coast guards, which results in a shootout. Among the three is an innocent young man, Moosa Rahman (Neeraj Madhav), who begs their leader, Asif to not do anything silly. “I don’t want to die like this,” Moosa says, and in the commotion that follows, all of them end up surrendering to the coast guards.

The new digital series, The Family Man, begins its first season on Amazon Prime on September 20th. This thriller, and that is a narrow and reserved word to describe the tension of the series, is directed by the great duo Raj-Dk (Raj Nidimoru and Krishna Dk). The 10 part series stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role in his digital debut and also features Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Neeraj Madhav, Sharad Kelkar, Gul Panag, Sundeep Kishan, Darshan Kumaar, Sunny Hinduja, and Shreya Dhanwantary.

We were granted a preview of the first three episodes so let’s take a closer look at the series The Family Man and reveal our thoughts about it in this special review.

Inspired from several real life events, The Family Man follows the journey of Srikant Tiwari, a man who tries to strike a balance between the responsibilities of his family while working for a highly secretive special...

Amazon Prime Video’s new upcoming original thriller The Family Man, starring Manoj Bajpayee, is set to begin streaming on 20th September 2019.

The show chronicles the struggles of a middle-class family man caught between the duties for his nation and his family. It follows the journey of Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man working for a government intelligence agency while trying his hardest to balance his family and professional life. How will ‘The Family Man’ manage to keep his family happy while living a double life as the nation’s undercover hero?

The brilliant series as been created, produced and directed by Indian American director duo Raj & Dk who have previously helmed path-breaking films like Stree, Go Goa Gone, Shor In the City. It also stars Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Neeraj Madhav, Sharad Kelkar, Gul Panag, Sundeep Kishan, Darshan Kumaar, Sunny Hinduja, and Shreya Dhanwantary.

Talking about the show Raj and Dk said earlier,...

Amazon Prime Video Original's 'The Family Man' has become the talk of the town ever since the trailer was released for its intriguing and at the same time, funny content. Yesterday, the makers of the series had a press conference in? Mumbai, where the cast of 'The Family Man' spoke at length and shared insights on the series.

The entire cast of the show including Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Gul Panag, Sharib Hashmi, Neeraj Madhav, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sunny Hinduja, Sundeep Kishan, Shahab Ali, Darshan Kumaar and Abrad Qazi were present at the along with the Raj and Dk who have helmed the series.

In The Family Man, Manoj Bajpayee will be seen juggling between his life of an intelligence officer and his family life. The actor is known to present unconventional roles and will once again prove to capture the hearts of the audience.

The series revolves...

Kunal Kemmu recently turned to his social media post in which he penned an emotional note for his loved one.

The actor who has last seen the movie Go Goa Gone shared a heartfelt message

Kunal married actress Soha Ali Khan in January 2015 and welcomed their daughter Inaaya in September 2017.

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As per his recent post, it read, "Prem kahaniya toh bahut Saari dekhi Hongi ?? Lekin aisi Prem kahani sirf sochi Hogi ?? Mere pyar se jald hi milaunga ?? Aur aapko Ek manoranjak saer karaunga ????? Lauv Nandan"

Is it a hint that he might be coming in a romantic movie?

Meanwhile, on the acting front, Kunal will next be seen in "Malang". The film also features Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Disha Patani.

Vir Das the multi talented actor-writer-musician and stand up comedian better known for his comic acts has made India proud and put on the Global map multiple times in his recent past. Apart from being a stand up artist, Vir Das is also known for his acting capabilities in films like Delhi Belly, Go Goa Gone, Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Badmash Company amongst many others. Today 31st May is Vir Das? birthday, on this special day we bring to you a few did-you-know facts about his accomplishments that made us Indians proud and has truly made Vir Das an international artist.

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An achievement very few Indian artists have been honoured with from a major educational institution internationally. Vir Das was awarded with an honorary doctorate at Knox College, Illinois at his Alma Mater last year.

Vir Das made history by becoming...

Actor Kunal Kemmu, who turned 36 on Saturday, received the "bestest gift" from his daughter Inaaya Naumi Khan.

Kunal posted a video of Inaaya singing happy birthday to her "papa". She is also seen playing the piano. He captioned the clip: "The best, best bestest birthday gift ever!"

Kunal and actress Soha Ali Khan married in a private ceremony in 2015. The two welcomed Inaaya in September 2017.

Soha shared a photograph of herself along with Kunal and captioned it: "Happy birthday -- May we continue to lean on each other, support each other and love each other for many many more...."

The "Go Goa Gone" actor also shared an image of his "happy bunch" from his birthday party. It featured Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi, among others.

On the acting front, Kunal is currently busy shooting for "Malang". [Ians]...

Actor-stand up comedian Vir Das says writing for a film is more challenging that penning material for stand-up comedy.

Vir has been writing comedy for several years now. Last year, he had announced that he has also begun writing content for his own production ventures. Apart from the series "Hasmukh", he is also writing for films.

"Film writing and scripting for that has been a challenge. It's always good for me to delve into something new and this challenge has been just that," Vir said in a statement.

"While it's a process I have come to enjoy, I must accept that it's way more difficult than writing material for comedy and stand-up. Film scripts have a lot of structure and writing within that can sometimes create its own set of challenges. However, I always like to take up a new challenge and overcome it, and this is no different," he added.

Actor Kunal Kemmu, who is prepping for his next film titled Malang, says it has a got a lot of shades to it.

"It's an interesting film. It's got a lot of shades to it. It has me playing a cop again, it's a very interesting part and I am looking forward to it," Kunal told Ians.

The 35-year-old actor will be seen sharing screen space with Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani and Anil Kapoor.

He says the film has a very interesting ensemble.

"I am very excited to be working with Anil Kapoor because I have always been a die hard fan of his work. I just worked with Aditya recently in Kalank?and it's lovely to be back but most importantly to get associated with my first director Mohit Suri again. I am very excited to be back with him," he added.

Kunal made his debut as lead in 2005 with Kalyug.

Actor Kunal Kemmu has been a part of filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Golmaal franchise for a while now. He says the multi-starrer film series works only because of the entire team, including his co-stars Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor. Kunal has been part of Golmaal 3, Golmaal Again, Go Goa Gone and has more multi-starrer movies, including the recently announced Malang and the fifth part of Golmaal, lined up.

What does he like about being a part of multi-starrer movies?

"The most important reason is that it's not on your shoulders," he replied with a laugh.? But that's not the only reason.

"It's the story that always attracts me. A film like Golmaal only works because of all of us. It is as much Ajay's film as it is mine or Arshad's or Tusshar's. These are the stories of the gang,"

Kunal told Ians in a telephonic interview.

Amazon India has announced “The Family Man,” an original series for its Prime Video streaming service.

Directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. the series will follow an agent with India’s National Intelligence Agency who has to protect the country from terrorists while also protecting his family from the impact of his secretive, high-pressure, and low paying job.

The series is headlined by Manoj Bajpayee, who has won multiple acting prizes including best actor at the Asia Pacific Screen Awards for “Aligarh,” and Priyamani, winner of India’s National Film Award for best actress for “Paruthiveeran”.

The cast also includes Sharib Hashmi Neeraj Madhav Sharad Kelkar Sunny Hinduja and Shreya Dhanwantary (“The Girl in Me”).

“There is a lot of content out there for people to watch, so it becomes essential for us to not only make our series sincerely and sensitively, but also to tell a unique story...