Sanjay Dutt on The Raja Saab and Dhurandhar clash: I hope they don't

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Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has been part of multiple pan-India ventures in recent years, is gearing up for a busy 2025 with over three big-budget releases lined up. Among them are 'The Raja Saab' alongside Prabhas and 'Dhurandhar' with Ranveer Singh, both currently slated to hit theatres on the same date. When asked about the potential box-office clash, the actor expressed his displeasure, stating that he hopes the films do not release on the same day.advertisementSpeaking at the teaser launch event of his upcoming Kannada film 'KD – The Devil', Dutt addressed the potential box-office clash between the two films. 'It's amazing. Two different kinds of roles I'm playing. 'Dhurandhar' is different, and 'The Raja Saab' is different. I don't want the films to clash, and I hope they don't. Every film has its own journey,' he said.Reflecting on his collaboration with Prabhas and his experience working in Telugu cinema, he added, 'I'm trying to learn Telugu because I'm doing a film with Prabhas. He makes me eat a lot! He's one of the most amazing people and a great actor. I love Chiranjeevi sir, he did Munna Bhai here. I share a great relationship with him.'
Dutt also offered a candid comparison between Bollywood and the Telugu film industry. 'I take back the passion which Bollywood has lost. I hope it returns. I miss the passion for making good films back home. Everything has become about numbers in Bollywood, but it should be about passion," he explained.Directed by Aditya Dhar, 'Dhurandhar' features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Akshaye Khanna. Meanwhile, The Raja Saab, helmed by Maruthi, stars Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, and Nidhhi Agerwal. Both films are currently slated to hit theatres on December 5, 2025.Sanjay Dutt expressed his love for the team of 'KD - The Devil' at the teaser launch held in Mumbai on Thursday. At the same event, the makers of KD – The Devil unveiled the film's teaser. Directed by Prem of 'Jogi' fame, the film stars Dhruva Sarja in the lead, with Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty, Reeshma Nanaiah, Ramesh Aravind, and Ravichandran in key roles.- Ends

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Jr NTR has a full-length role in War 2, confirms Naga Vamsi: 'Tarak anna enters after 15 minutes, dances with Hrithik Roshan and stays till the end'

Time of India

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Time of India

Jr NTR has a full-length role in War 2, confirms Naga Vamsi: 'Tarak anna enters after 15 minutes, dances with Hrithik Roshan and stays till the end'

Ever since Jr NTR was announced as part of YRF 's expanding spy universe through the highly anticipated action film War 2, fan speculation has been non-stop. Questions around his screen time and the significance of his role began trending shortly after the teaser dropped, with many fans fearing that his appearance might be limited to a glorified cameo. Now, producer Naga Vamsi has set the record straight. In an interview with Gulte Pro, Vamsi quashed rumours of Jr NTR 's limited presence in the film. 'NTR being there for 30-40 minutes is not true,' he clarified. 'Both of them will be there throughout the film. After the first 15 minutes, Tarak anna will enter, and both of them will dance to a song. It is a commercially packed film.' Rs 80 crore bet on 'War 2' Vamsi's Sitara Entertainments has reportedly acquired the Telugu distribution rights for War 2 for a whopping Rs 80 crore. Speaking about the high-stakes deal, he said, 'I bought it because all these commercial elements will be there. How everything will come together, even I will watch it with the audience in the morning show. Based on my faith in NTR's judgement, I bought the film.' Known for his close association with Jr NTR, Vamsi is also producing the actor's upcoming mythological project with Trivikram Srinivas, believed to be based on Lord Karthikeya. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giá vàng đang tăng mạnh trong năm 2025 — Các nhà giao dịch thông minh đã tham gia IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR to Avoid Joint Promotions for War 2 'War 2' wraps shoot, targets Independence Day 2025 release Meanwhile, the shooting of War 2 has officially wrapped. The film, directed by Ayan Mukerji, stars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR in lead roles, with Kiara Advani also playing a significant part. Shot across five countries, the action-packed sequel promises six large-scale set pieces and will hit theatres on August 14, 2025, a day ahead of India's Independence Day, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.

B Saroja Devi left glorious legacy in Telugu industry too

Deccan Herald

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Deccan Herald

B Saroja Devi left glorious legacy in Telugu industry too

Legendary actor B Saroja Devi, who passed away at the age of 87 in Bengaluru on Monday, left behind a glorious legacy in the Telugu film industry too.

Dhurandhar BTS: How An Army Of 500 People Built Pakistan's Streets In Thailand

News18

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News18

Dhurandhar BTS: How An Army Of 500 People Built Pakistan's Streets In Thailand

The production designer and his crew worked on the design from March to May, and the shooting began in July. Dhurandhar, the upcoming spy-action drama directed by Aditya Dhar, has been making waves ever since its official teaser dropped. Featuring a powerhouse ensemble cast, Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal and Akshaye Khanna, the film is reportedly set in 1970s-80s Pakistan and promises a gripping mix of bloodshed, intense action and high-voltage drama. But while the teaser has fans hooked, what went on behind the scenes to bring those massive, immersive sets to life is just as fascinating. Recently, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Dhurandhar's production designer, Saini S Johray, opened up about recreating Pakistani lanes in Thailand for the film. It took him nearly three months to complete the 'massive" sets for Dhurandhar. He and his crew worked on the design from March to May, recce in June, and the shooting began in July. He also claimed that his team of 12 designers worked 12 hours a day, as the film was so massive. 'I think in my career, it's one of those films that has the maximum number of locations," said Johray. Furthermore, he explained how they recreated Pakistani streets, stating that they used newspaper cuttings, old movies and headlines to grasp the geography of the specific area in Pakistan. Then they built a 6-acre set in Thailand and a huge one on Madh Island. Why did they choose Thailand to create the sets? The designer shared that they couldn't shoot in Mumbai with such a huge cast, and also were unable to shoot in a studio since they required a large 6-acre location. Furthermore, the shooting dates were in July, which meant that Mumbai would be experiencing heavy monsoons, so they couldn't build a set there. Therefore, they came to Thailand, where the stunning landscape was ideal for them to create a larger-than-life set. Around 500 Thai people worked day and night for 20 days to create the massive Bhindi Bazaar set in Thailand. Talking about the process, the designer added, 'Thai people have no idea how Bhindi Bazaar looks, therefore I had to make sure everything looked really authentic and not at all like Thailand. If you look at the teaser, you won't notice it!" Dhurandhar is set to hit the big screens on December 5, 2025. First Published: July 15, 2025, 12:55 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.