From revival of old franchises to new casting updates and new collaborations 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 collection reports.
Akshay – The Vigilante
Akshay Kumar teams up with producer Siddharth Anand for a mega-budget action-adventure film under his banner Marflix Studios. The film will be directed by Milan Luthria, known for Tadap, The Dirty Picture and Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai Franchise.
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Saif Is Back In The Race
Saif Ali Khan is reuniting for Race 4. It will be reboot of the franchise with a fresh plot, new characters, and an entirely new storyline. Sidharth Malhotra is currently in talks to join as the antagonist. The film is set to go on floors in the first quarter of 2025.
Aamir X LokiThis Week
Aamir Khan, Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Mythri Movie Makers are teaming up for a pan-Indian film. According to reports, the project is confirmed, and an official announcement will be made soon.
Kaminey Reunion
Shahid Kapoor replaces Kartik Aaryan in Vishal Bhardwaj’s first action-thriller film. It was earlier titled Arjun Ustara, but Kartik left the project due scheduling conflicts and chose Pati Patni Aur Woh 2. The film is produced by Sajid Nadiadwala.
Highlights of the Week [Samachar This Week]
Barring these updates, there has been a lot of developments regarding various other projects as well.
- Stree 2 Hits 300 Cr Indian Net Collection: A Big Achievement for Maddock.
- According to Filmfare, Shraddha Kapoor will be the leading lady in Krrish 4.
- Jacqueline to be paired opposite Akshay Kumar in Housefull 5.
- The official announcement video of Varun Dhawan joining the cast of Border 2 is out now.
- A Yuvraj Singh biopic, produced by Bhushan Kumar and Ravi Bhagchandka under T-Series, has been announced. The cast is yet to be revealed
- Hrithik Roshan, as Kabir, will play Alia Bhatt’s mentor in Alpha.
- Salman Khan will play a dual role (past and present) in Sikandar.
- Randeep Hooda and Vineet Kumar SIngh have joined the cast of Sunny Deol starrer SDGM.
- Vijay Raaz has been replaced by Sanjay Mishra in Son of Sardaar 2.
- YRF has confirmed Mardaani 3 on the 10th anniversary of Mardaani.
Shoots – Kya Shuru Kya Khatam
- Salman Khan is currently shooting a 40-day schedule for Sikandar. The team has ordered about 10,000 bullets and pistols for the shoot
- Kiara Advani has shot her introduction scene for War 2 in Mumbai.
New Releases, Release Dates and Announcements
- The teaser for The Buckingham Murders, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, is out now. The film releases in theaters on 13th September.
- The trailer for IC814: The Kandahar Hijack is out now, and the show will stream on Netflix from August 29th, 2024
- Call Me Bae, starring Ananya Panday, trailer out now and is set to stream on Prime Video from 6th September.
- Uorfi Javed’s debut show Follow Kar Lo Yaar is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video
Hollywood and other International Samachar
The new poster for Joker: Folie à Deux is out now - New cast members of One Piece Season 2 have been revealed –
- Sendhil Ramamurthy as Nefertari Cobra
- Katey Sagal as Dr. Kureha
- Mark Harelik as Dr. Hiriluk
- Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday.
- First trailer for The Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim is out now.
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Author: Mohit Khetwani
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