The Delhi government on Monday announced a ban on the production, sale and use of firecrackers in the national capital to control air pollution.
Post the success of Kick in 2014, Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala are reuniting on the AR Murugadoss directed Sikandar. The film features Rashmika Mandanna, Sathyaraj, Prateik Babbar, and Kajal Aggarwal in key roles, and the makers are presently filming a 45-day marathon schedule at a studio in Mumbai. And now, we have exclusively learnt that the latest addition to the team of Sikandar is Sharman Joshi.
According to sources close to the development, Sharman Joshi has signed on to play a pivotal role in Sikandar. “Sharam and Salman share a very unique dynamic in Sikandar, and the former has already started shooting for his part in the film. He has been present on the set all throughout and plays a key catalyst in Sikandar’s journey. The film marks the first proper collaboration of Salman and Sharman and the audience are on for a treat to see them share a special bond,” revealed a source close to the development.
For those unaware, AR Murugadoss and team are presently shooting for talkie sequences and songs at a grand set worth Rs 15 crore in Mumbai. On calling it a wrap in the maximum city, the Sikandar team moves to Hyderabad for another month-long schedule in the palace. The action-packed entertainer is gearing up for an Eid 2025 release and the team aims to wrap up shooting for the film by December 2024.
The music of Sikandar is composed by Pritam and the album will have a blend of dance numbers, romantic song, and one emotional track too. On calling it a wrap on Sikandar, Salman Khan moves on to his next with Atlee by January / February 2025. The makers are in advanced stages of discussion with Kamal Haasan to play the parallel lead alongside Salman Khan. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
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The 2018 horror drama Tumbbad was released in theaters once again on September 13, 2024. Starring Sohum Shah, the film received immense appreciation upon its initial release and has gained huge popularity on social media over the years. Now, amid the excitement of the re-release, Shah has announced the sequel Tumbbad 2 and teased ‘Pralay Aayega.’
Today, September 14, 2024, Sohum Shah took to his Instagram and shared an official announcement video of Tumbbad 2. In the short clip, Vinayak’s son Pandurang Rao is seen crying. A voiceover is heard in the background, saying, “Samay ka pahiya gol hai, jo beet gaya woh phir laut ke aayega… yeh darwaza bhi ek baar phir khulega (The wheel of time is round, what has passed will return again…this door will also open once again).”
Hearing this, Pandurang asks if Hastar will also come. The video ends with the words, “Pralay, Pralay aayega (Catastrophe will come).” The caption said, “#TUMBBAD2. Pralay Aayega.”
Watch the video here!
Fans couldn’t keep calm and expressed their excitement in the comments section of the post. One person said, “Tumbbad ones in a lifetime movie, can’t wait for TUMBBAD 2 SOHUM SIR this is REAL INDIAN CINEMA. MASTERPIECE.”
A user stated, “Very excited for the storyline sir!” while another wrote, “One of the greatest movie of Indian cinema!! Waiting for tumbbad 2.” Many others left red hearts and fire emojis.
The first part Tumbbad is directed by Rahi Anil Barve with Adesh Prasad as the co-director. The film is produced by Sohum Shah, Aanand L Rai, Mukesh Shah and Amita Shah.
According to Pinkvilla’s box office report, the film has collected close to Rs 1.50 crore on the opening day of its re-release. These are triple the opening collection of the movie’s original run.
Back in 2021, Sohum Shah opened up about his plans for the Tumbbad sequel in an exclusive conversation with Pinkvilla. He had said, “Definitely, I want to make Tumbbad 2, because part one is loved.” He had added, “Next up could be a prequel or a sequel, because the world and characters are very rich.”
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