It is a big day for Mohanlal and his fans as he is all set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. The South superstar has had an illustrious career as a leading actor in the Malayalam cinema. And now, finally, he is going to be honored at the National Film Awards ceremony for his dedication and his contributions to Indian cinema over the years. The actor has arrived at the event venue for this big moment.

Mohanlal arrives in white attire

In a video from the National Film Awards ceremony, Mohanlal can be seen arriving in a traditional all-white outfit. He looked sharp in a white kurta paired with a veshti, a classic and elegant choice for the special occasion.

After the historic success of Pathaan, the trio of Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Siddharth Anand are coming together on King. The action-packed thriller marks the big screen debut of Suhana Khan, and is presently on floors with a marathon schedule in Poland. And now, Pinkvilla has exclusively that Karanvir Malhotra, known for his work in Andhera, has joined the cast of this Siddharth Anand directorial.

A source shares, “Karanvir Malhotra has already started shooting for King in the Poland schedule and is excited to feature in a tentpole spectacle led by Shah Rukh Khan. He will be with the team through the film shoot, and his character has an exciting arc in the film. More details are kept under wraps.” We hear that King is being shot on a spectacular scale, with action at another level.

“Siddharth Anand and Shah Rukh Khan have decided to shoot at real locations, to bring in a different palette of freshness to the visuals. Siddharth has locked some of the most virgin locations of Europe for the action sequences of King, and Poland is one of the many locations shortlisted by him. The stunts of King are being shot by Sid Anand in consultation with action teams of international repute,” the source adds. We hear, Shah Rukh Khan’s entry is going to blow everyone’s mind, as it’s unlike anything done before by the Sid and SRK.

King is among the biggest films in the making with a strong cast led by Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Paudkone, Suhana Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Rani Mukerji, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Verma and Arshad Warsi among others. The film is targeting a release on the big screen in the first quarter of 2027.

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Earlier in the month, Pinkvilla exclusively reported that Vishesh Bhatt and Nitin Kakkar have roped in Disha Patani to play the female lead of Awarapan 2 alongside Emraan Hashmi. We also informed our readers that the film is set to go on floors by the end of September, with the intent of a Summer 2026 release. And now, Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that Awarapan 2 goes on floors this week in Bangkok.

A source shares, “Awarapan 2 is set to go on floors this week in Bangkok with the two leads Emraan Hashmi and Disha Patani. The duo, along with the ensemble will be stationed in Bangkok for a month. It’s a marathon schedule where over 50 percent of the film will be shot.” The source further informs that the entire conflict of Awarapan 2 unfolds in Bangkok and the team is looking to extensively shoot at the real locations.

We hear that producer Vishesh Bhatt is putting in all his focus on curating a chartbuster music album for the film and is working with all the composers to get the best possible output. “Music is an important part of the Awarapan franchise, and the sequel won’t disappoint the fans. After the 30-day schedule in Bangkok, the team will reunite for another leg in November. The idea is to call it a wrap on the film by January 2026,” the source adds.

The source confirms that Awarapan 2 will stick to its already announced date of April 3, 2026. “The entire shoot has been designed to meet all deadlines of release. The makers have announced a lucrative holiday release, and they will be sticking to the date of arrival at this point of time. Emraan Hashmi is excited to return as Shivam, whereas Disha is looking forward to entire the world of this intense romantic saga,” the source concludes.

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