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Mint
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Darshan Kumar wraps shooting for Rao Devendras upcoming film
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) Actor Darshan Kumar, best known for his roles in "NH10" and "Mary Kom", has completed shooting for his upcoming suspense thriller film on Monday. The untitled film is directed by Rao Devendra, who has worked as an assistant director on "The Tashkent Files" and "The Vaccine War". The team finished the 45-day shoot schedule primarily in the dense forests of Valmiki Nagar in Bihar, a region bordering Nepal, with additional sequences filmed in Patna, according to a press release. The narrative of the film is set against the rustic, untouched landscapes of Bihar. Kumar said filming in the forests surrounded by the simplicity of nature, with no mobile network or even a television, was an experience in itself. "It's always a mix of emotions, joy and a touch of sadness, when you wrap up a long shooting schedule. Your crew becomes like family, and parting ways is never easy. But there's also an incredible sense of fulfilment when you know you've poured your heart into something, and it's all coming together beautifully," he said in a statement. "Filming deep in the jungles of Valmiki Nagar with no mobile network, no TV, just the simplicity of nature and 100% pure air was an experience in itself. Life slowed down, the distractions faded, and all our focus was on the work. The location was absolutely mesmerizing, filled with raw beauty and a constant sense of adventure. It was the perfect backdrop for a suspense thriller," he added. Kumar will next feature in "The Bengal Files", slated to release in theatres on September 5. The film is directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri.
Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vivek Agnihotri reveals new name of his film, The Delhi Files. Here's what we know about the title change
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has announced a title change for his upcoming film, previously known as The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter. The director took the social media route to share the update about his film. Also read: Vivek Agnihotri hits back at troll predicting The Delhi Files will fail like The Vaccine War: 'Wahi haal hoga iska bhi' On Tuesday, Vivek took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share the update. Sharing a poster of the film, Vivek wrote, 'BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Delhi Files is now The Bengal Files. Teaser coming this Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 12 PM. In cinemas on 05 September 2025'. As per the poster, the full name of the film is 'The Bengal Files: Right to Life'. It was previously titled, 'The Delhi Files – The Bengal Chapter'. Sharing the reason behind the title change, Vivek tells us, 'The first and foremost reason is that the film is about Bengal. When we started making the project, we thought we would make a two-part project with one film titled Delhi Files and the second on the lines of the Bengal chapter". 'But then people started writing and asking me to make it the Bengal Files. Then I did a poll where 99 people asked me to change the title. That's when I thought, why get stuck in the communication... Now, it makes more sense.' Now, the director shared that the second film will also undergo a title change. 'We will have to change the title of the second part as well.... But that's something we will see after releasing the first chapter,' he shares. A post shared by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) It is believed that Vivek's film will delve into the Hindu genocide and explore the far-reaching consequences of political decisions made in the 1940s in Bengal. Directed by Vivek and jointly produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, the film stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, and Govind Namdev, among others, in key roles. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on September 5, 2025.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap once revealed Nana Patelar REJECTED Ridley Scott film 'Body Of Lies': 'He said he wouldn't play a terrorist on screen'
Veteran actor Nana Patekar declined a Hollywood role in Ridley Scott's 'Body of Lies,' revealed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. Scott offered Patekar the role eventually played by Mark Strong, but Patekar refused, stating he didn't want to portray a terrorist on screen. The 2008 espionage thriller featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap once revealed that veteran actor Nana Patekar had declined an offer to star in Body of Lies, a Hollywood thriller directed by Ridley Scott . Despite the international opportunity, Nana chose not to be part of the film. Anurag Kashyap Reveals Nana Patekar's Hollywood Offer In an interview with The Lallantop, Anurag had shared a lesser-known anecdote, revealing that director Ridley Scott had wanted Nana Patekar to play the role eventually portrayed by Mark Strong in Body of Lies. However, Patekar turned down the offer, reportedly saying he didn't want to play a terrorist. Nana Patekar Declines Role as Terrorist in Ridley Scott's Film Kashyap revealed that he had once received an email from acclaimed filmmaker Ridley Scott, who was keen on casting Nana Patekar for the role eventually played by Mark Strong in Body of Lies. Kashyap approached the veteran actor with the offer, but Nana reportedly declined, stating he wouldn't portray a terrorist on screen. Body of Lies, released in 2008, is directed by Ridley Scott and features a star-studded cast including Leonardo DiCaprio , Russell Crowe , Mark Strong, and Oscar Isaac. The espionage thriller received mixed reviews from critics, holding a 62 percent rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. Nana's Recent Work and Upcoming Projects Meanwhile, Nana Patekar was last seen in Vivek Agnihotri 's The Vaccine War, which also featured Pallavi Joshi in a pivotal role. He has two upcoming projects lined up: the Marathi film Ole Aale and the Hindi movie Laal Batti, the latter marking his debut on the OTT platform. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
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First Post
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Vivek Agnihotri challanges Bollywood to 'boycott' Ranbir Kapoor over Animal criticism: 'They don't have the status & courage to...'
Talking about the post-release reaction of Animal, Sandeep Reddy Vanga had said that he was frustrated over the disparity of how the criticism was handled read more Vivek Agnihotri known for movies like The Kashmir Files, The Vaccine War, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, The Hate Story and others, has grabbed headlines for his bold and controversial statements. The filmmaker has now taken a dig at Bollywood producers and accused them of hypocrisy and cowardice and claimed that the industry badmouths its lead actors behind closed doors but doesn't have the courage to criticise them publicly. 'Aukaat hi nahi hai inki, himmat hai karne ki, kar ke dikhayein," said Agnihotri speaking to Digital Commentary. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD His response came around the controversial blockbuster Animal featuring Ranbir Kapoor, which has been sparking debate for glorifying misogyny and toxic masculinity. The filmmaker challenged Bollywood insiders to take the name of one of the producers or directors, who hasn't spoken negatively in private about a big star. 'Do they have the courage to say anything in public? They don't. So they deserve to suffer," he said, adding, 'Do phir Rs 150 crore ghatiya kaam ke, sadi hui acting ke." 'My problem is with people who behave like stars without being one," he added. Wishing my dear ⭐️Superstar-Actor friend, my disruptive partner, my creative crusader 😀, and the worlds most EXCEPTIONAL ARTIST Mr. Ranbir kapoor, a fantastic Happy birthday 🤗😘 Ranbir... may your day be as unforgettable as your performances 🌟⚡️🔥💥💫#RanbirKapoorBirthday — Sandeep Reddy Vanga (@imvangasandeep) September 28, 2024 Talking about the post-release reaction of Animal, Sandeep Reddy Vanga had said that he was frustrated over the disparity of how the criticism was handled. 'Everybody said Ranbir was brilliant, but the writer-director was criticised. I understood they want to work with Ranbir," he said on Game Changers. 'It's easy to make a comment about me because I am new for this place." STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Animal also featured Anil Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri and Upendra Limaye among others in prominent roles.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Vivek Agnihotri slams Donald Trump's 100% movie tariff, says ‘Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this threat'
US President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of a 100% tariff on all movies made outside the United States has triggered a wave of concern across the global film industry. In India, director Vivek Agnihotri has spoken out against the move, stating that it could push the country's struggling cinema sector toward complete collapse. Trump calls foreign films a threat to US security In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that the American movie industry is 'dying a very fast death' due to 'a concerted effort by other nations' to lure filmmakers and studios with incentives. He framed the issue as a matter of national security and messaging. 'Hollywood, and many other areas within the USA, are being devastated. This is a concerted effort by other nations and, therefore, a national security threat,' Trump wrote. He then authorised the Department of Commerce and the US Trade Representative to begin the process of instituting a 100% tariff on all foreign-made movies.'We want movies made in America, again!' he added. Agnihotri warns of collapse of Indian cinema Responding quickly on X (formerly Twitter), Indian filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri criticised Trump's proposed policy. 'It is a disastrous move. If this absurdity prevails, India's struggling film industry will collapse entirely, with no one to save it,' he posted. Agnihotri expressed concern that such a policy would severely impact the already ailing Indian film industry, making it harder for Indian cinema to reach international audiences. A call to action for Indian film makers Agnihotri urged Indian film leaders to act immediately instead of indulging in publicity or complacency. 'Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this threat instead of chasing paparazzi and self-glorification,' he wrote. The filmmaker, known for directing The Kashmir Files and The Vaccine War, called on the Indian film fraternity to treat the situation with urgency and seriousness. ALERT: Trump's 100% Movie Tariff Threatens Indian Cinema: Trump's 100% tariff on movies is a disastrous move. If this absurdity prevails, India's struggling film industry will collapse entirely, with no one to save it. Indian film leaders must wake up, unite, and fight this… Unclear scope of tariff implementation According to Reuters, details of the tariff policy remain unclear. It is still uncertain whether the new tariff would apply to films released on streaming platforms in addition to those shown in theatres. There's also no clarity on whether the tariff would be calculated based on production cost or box office collections. Trump's Hollywood strategy: Celebrities as ambassadors The announcement comes months after Trump appointed actors Jon Voight, Sylvester Stallone, and Mel Gibson as special ambassadors to Hollywood. He had said their job would be to bring Hollywood back 'bigger, better and stronger than ever before'.
