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Kamal Haasan to produce Rajanikanth’s next
In what must be a record for two heroes, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth have worked together in 21 films. In Hindi, they came together in Geraftaar (1985), when both were doing films regularly in Mumbai. Their friendship is a byword in the South and now these two pillars of Tamil cinema are doing Thalaivar 173, produced by the former under his banner of Raajkamal Films International. Sundar C. directs this commemoration to five decades of their friendship.
An update on Shah Rukh Khan injuries
The Mumbai tabloid, Bombay Times, has listed an interesting array of injuries suffered by Shah Rukh Khan in his career of 34 years. For Darr (1993), he fractured three ribs and his left ankle during a jump sequence. During Koyla (1997), he had a hairline fracture in his left kneecap. Shakti—The Power (2002) saw a back injury and prolapsed disc remedied by surgeries. During Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), he underwent a complicated back surgery in Germany. In 2010, during My Name is Khan and Dulha Mil Gaya, he injured his left shoulder and underwent invasive surgery. During Chennai Express (2013) he suffered a shoulder injury, during Happy New Year (2014) a hamstring trauma, and during Fan (2016), he hurt his leg. On the sets of his forthcoming King, he has had a back injury needing treatment in USA and UK. 11 surgeries in all and many more injuries—SRK’s long-lasting global fame and prosperity hasn’t come easy!
Rajiv Thakur’s 4-hour prosthetic transformation to 80-year-old professor
Rajiv Thakur, widely loved for his comedy in Comedy Nights with Kapil Sharma, has taken a leap into serious acting. In the Hindi science-fiction drama Mano Ya Na Mano – Anything Is Possible, he portrays an 80-year-old college professor. To achieve the look, Rajiv underwent a grueling four-hour prosthetic makeup process every day. The transformation video, recently shared by the makers on a leading social media platform, is grabbing attention and praise. The film is an official remake of the Hollywood cult classic, The Man from Earth, written by iconic science fiction writer Jerome Bixby, and is written and directed by Yogesh Pagare. It is streaming exclusively for members on the Sci Fi Indian Films’ YouTube Channel.
NH Studioz acquires complete ownership of 1,677 Tamil films
NH Studioz, one of our largest custodians of film rights, has announced the acquisition of complete negatives and copyright ownership for 1,677 Tamil feature films from Columbia Video Films, one of Malaysia’s oldest distributors of Tamil cinema. This acquisition marks one of the largest single transfers of Tamil cinema intellectual property to an Indian company, significantly expanding NH Studioz’s footprint in the South Indian and international content markets. The catalogue spans Tamil cinema’s golden eras featuring M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa down to today’s movies. Shreyans Hirawat, director, NH Studioz, says, “Tamil cinema has a massive global following, and through this library, we aim to bring these timeless stories to new audiences worldwide. Our goal is to preserve, restore, and distribute these films across emerging platforms so that their legacy continues to thrive for generations to come.”
Meet Madhuri Dixit-Nene as Mrs. Deshpande
Madhuri Dixit-Nene is stepping into a space far removed from everything we associate with her. In JioHotstar’s Mrs. Deshpande, Madhuri appears in an avatar stripped of every trace of the familiar sheen. Shedding the glamour, the gloss and the image the world has held onto for decades, there is a stillness, an unsettling quiet, a look that is stark, grounded, and burdened with a story we have not yet heard. The show is produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
Arbaaz Khan confirms Dabangg 4
The beloved Dabangg franchise may not be over yet. In a recent interview with Zoom, actor-producer Arbaaz Khan revealed that Dabangg 4 is indeed “in the pipeline,” though the team isn’t rushing into production. “We’re working on it! So that’s my very patent answer because everybody’s patent question is when is Dabangg 4 going to come.” Arbaaz’s remarks have reignited excitement among fans of the franchise, especially for Salman Khan’s iconic cop avatar, Chulbul Pandey. The third instalment, Dabangg 3, was released in 2019. In these times, when franchises are the flavor of the season more than even stars or filmmakers, it seems like a good idea.
Ajay Devgn returns for a high-voltage mission in Raid 3
Ajay Devgn is reportedly reuniting with director Rajkumar Gupta for Raid 3, as the third installment of the successful franchise begins to take shape. According to reports, Gupta has already begun preparation for the film, and filming is expected to begin by the end of 2026. The conflict in the third part is bigger than the earlier films. The stakes are much higher, and the raid itself will be designed in a bigger way. Ajay Devgn’s character will face a situation unlike anything seen in the franchise so far, said a source from the unit. Gupta is closely involved in preserving the realistic tone that defines the series.
