From a series of new sequels to standalone films, a lot has happened in the past few days. So, here we are at OCD Times bringing to you, a recap of last week – your weekly dose of Samachar to cover all news, updates and rumours surrounding movies! Samachar This Week.
TVF X Sidharth Malhotra
It’s official now: Sidharth Malhotra, TVF, and Ekta Kapoor are collaborating on a folk thriller titled VVAN, directed by Panchayat fame director Deepak Mishra. Filming begins in 2025, with a grand October 2025 release planned.

Prabhas X Hombale Films
Prabhas has signed a three-film deal with Hombale Films, with a record-breaking budget of 1000 crore—the highest deal ever. The first film in this deal is Salaar 2, set to release in 2026, with two more films planned for 2027 and 2028, though their details have yet to be announced..


Classic Comedy Returns
Akshay Kumar, Govinda, and Paresh Rawal are reuniting for Bhagam Bhag 2. Roaring River Productions has acquired the rights from Shemaroo, and the sequel is currently in the writing stage, with filming set to begin in 2025.

Highlights of the week
Barring these updates, there has been a lot of developments regarding various other projects as well.
- Both Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 have crossed ₹200 Crores (nett) in India and ₹300 Crores (gross) worldwide collection.
- Maddock announces Mahavatar starring Vicky Kaushal, based on chiranjeevi Parshuram.
- Parineeti Chopra signs her third film with Netflix.
- Jr. NTR and Jailer fame director Nelson are teaming up for a major pan-Indian film.
- Bhootnath 3 is in development, with T-Series and BR Films co-producing, and filming set to begin in 2025.
- In a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Ajay Devgn shared that Shaitaan 2 and Drishyam 3 are in the writing stage.
- Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana announcement poster is out now, with Part 1 releasing on Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 on Diwali 2027.
- A 3-minute, 45-second trailer cut has been finalized for Pushpa 2, with the trailer set to release on November 17.
- After Jawan’s title track, Raja Kumari will lend her voice to the title track for Baby John.
- Siddhant Chaturvedi and Disha Patani are all set to star in a Horror-Comedy directed by Milap Zaveri, with filming beginning in the first quarter of 2025.

Shoots – Kya Shuru Kya Khatam
- Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna to shoot 2 songs for Sikandar in Hyderabad.
- Pati Patni Aur Woh 2 shooting starts from next month with Kartik Aaryan, Sreeleela, and Bhumi Pednekar.
- Salaar 2 shoot has begun.
- Spirit pooja ceremony to take place in December 2024.

New Releases, Release Dates and Announcements
- Baby John teaser cut out now.
- Azaad teaser out now.
- Game Changer teaser out now.
- Sky Force to release on Republic Day weekend 2025.
- Bandish Bandits season 2 to stream from 13 December on Amazon Prime Video.
- Squid Game season 2 to stream on 26 December on Netflix.
- Chand Mera Dil starring Ananya Panday and Lakshaya Lalwani posters out now, set for a grand release in 2025.
- Thug Life date announcement video out now, releasing on 5th June 2025.
- Sikandar Ka Muqaddar trailer out now, streaming on Netflix from 29th November.


Hollywood and other International Samachar
- Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders renewed for season 2 at Netflix.
- Marvel’s What If season 3 trailer out now.
- Lady Gaga joins Wednesday season 2 in an undisclosed role.
- Christopher Nolan‘s new film stars Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Zendaya and Anne Hathaway.
- Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning teaser trailer and poster out now.

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Author: Mohit Khetwani
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