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Arshad Warsi hints at Sanjay Dutt’s cameo in Rajkumar Hirani show Pritam and Pedro | Web-series News

Arshad Warsi hints at Sanjay Dutt’s cameo in Rajkumar Hirani show Pritam and Pedro | Web-series News

3 min readMumbaiJun 15, 2026 07:26 PM IST Celebrated filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani is making his OTT debut with Jio Hotstar’s Pritam and Pedro, which also launches his son Vir Hirani. The show also stars Arshad Warsi, Mona Singh, and Boman Irani in important roles. On Monday, at the show’s trailer launch, Arshad also revealed that Sanjay Dutt might have a cameo in the show. Arshad Warsi on Vir Hirani Interestingly, Vir Hirani played Arshad Warsi’s son in Munna Bhai MBBS back in 2003. At the trailer launch, they revisited the moment by playing a small clip from the film. Arshad said, “There are lot of emotions coming to my mind, never thought after certain years we will be acting together. During Munna Bhai, only we could see that Vir is going to be an actor. Until he got money and an ice-cream, he didn’t give the shot.” Talking about his equation with Rajkumar Hirani, Arshad added, “From 2003 till now, my journey with Rajkumar Hirani has been beautiful. All actors who get a chance to …

Arshad Warsi-Vir Hirani team up for cybercrime comedy thriller Pritam and Pedro, watch trailer | Web-series News

Arshad Warsi-Vir Hirani team up for cybercrime comedy thriller Pritam and Pedro, watch trailer | Web-series News

3 min readBengaluruUpdated: Jun 15, 2026 04:59 PM IST The trailer of Pritam and Pedro is finally out, offering audiences a glimpse into a world filled with cybercrime, confusion and comedy. Created and produced by acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, the series marks his much-awaited OTT debut. JioHotstar has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming original series, Pritam and Pedro, set to premiere on July 3. The series also marks Rajkumar Hirani’s son Vir Hirani’s debut as an actor i the series. Featuring an ensemble cast led by Arshad Warsi, Vir Hirani, Vikrant Massey, Boman Irani and Mona Singh, the series is directed by Avinash Arun and produced by Rajkumar Hirani Films. The newly launched trailer promises the blend of humour and heart that has become synonymous with his storytelling. The show explores the fast-paced and increasingly complex world of cybercrime, hacking and digital investigations. Watch Pritam and Pedro trailer: The trailer introduces viewers to the unlikely partnership between Pritam, played by Vir Hirani, and Pedro, a determined police officer portrayed by Arshad Warsi. Their paths …

Ram Charan-starrer drops into single digits, earns Rs 271 cr worldwide

Ram Charan-starrer drops into single digits, earns Rs 271 cr worldwide

Peddi Box Office Collection Day 7 Update: Ram Charan’s film drops further, earns Rs 5.43 crore Peddi Box Office Collection Day 7 Update: Despite a major controversy, Buchi Babu Sana’s sports drama Peddi, featuring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles, has been performing well at the box office. On day 7, Peddi earned Rs 7.55 crore, taking its total India net collections to Rs 187.25 crore. After earning over Rs 60 crore during the opening weekend, the film’s numbers have dropped from Rs 9.70 crore on Tuesday to Rs 7.55 crore on Wednesday. Peddi’s highest single-day collection was on its opening day, on Thursday, when it minted Rs 51 crore across 12142 shows in India. The action sports drama is facing some competition from other releases like Varun Dhawan starrer Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, Bobby Deol’s Bandar, and the Hollywood horror drama Obsession, but in the absence of a major star vehicle, Peddi has dominated the box office. Story continues below this ad ALSO READ | Allu Arjun reacts to Ram …

Ram Charan film set to cross Rs 200 cr mark

Ram Charan film set to cross Rs 200 cr mark

Peddi Box Office Collection Day 3 Worldwide Live Updates: The Ram Charan-starrer Peddi began its theatrical run on a strong note, collecting over Rs 51 crore in India on its opening day and grossing more than Rs 150 crore worldwide within its first two days. However, the film now appears to be losing steam. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 28.85 crore on its third day, taking its India net total to Rs 125.25 crore. Despite the slowdown, Peddi’s worldwide gross has crossed the Rs 191.07 crore mark. Story continues below this ad Peddi has been making headlines for reasons beyond its box-office performance. A section of viewers criticised certain scenes involving Janhvi Kapoor, who plays the female lead, accusing the film of objectifying the character. Following the backlash, director Buchi Babu Sana issued a lengthy statement apologising to audiences and confirmed that changes would be made to the contentious portions. Also Read – Janhvi Kapoor’s scenes in Peddi to be changed after backlash, director issues statement He wrote, “After reviewing the …

Ram Charan film earns over Rs 150 crore

Ram Charan film earns over Rs 150 crore

Peddi Box Office Collection Day 2 Worldwide Live Updates: Peddi opened to strong numbers, collecting Rs 18.50 crore from premiere shows on Wednesday before posting an impressive Rs 51 crore on its first day (Thursday). On Day 2 (Friday), collections dropped by 47% to Rs 26.90 crore. With this, its total India net collection has reached Rs 96.40 crore and total gross collection stands at Rs 114.49 crore. The film has also done well overseas, earning Rs 36 crore from international markets. With this, Peddi’s worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 150.49 crore in just three days. Story continues below this ad Also Read – Peddi movie review: Ram Charan carries a worthy but uneven sports drama on his shoulders Peddi recorded an overall occupancy of 48.81% on Saturday. The film registered 29.85% occupancy in the morning shows, which rose to 48.15% in the afternoon, 57.08% in the evening, and 60.15% during the night shows. The film has been performing better than Ram Charan’s last movie Game Changer (2025), which had minted Rs 72.60 crore …

Ram Charan film earns over Rs 112 crore

Ram Charan film earns over Rs 112 crore

Peddi Box Office Collection Day 1 Update: Peddi, starring Ram Charan and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, has registered a strong opening at the box office. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, the film collected a net of Rs 51 crore on Day 1, running across 12,412 shows across India at an overall occupancy of 45.5% percent. To put that in context, Day 1 here refers to Thursday, June 4, the film’s first full day of release. The film had a head start. Premiere shows on Wednesday evening brought in Rs 18.50 crore net at a notably high occupancy of 72 percent, a figure that reflected strong advance interest before the general audience had weighed in. When both days are combined, the total India gross stands at Rs 82.49 crore and the total India net at Rs 69.50 crore. Worldwide, the movie has earned Rs 112.49 crore. Story continues below this ad Also Read – Peddi movie review: Ram Charan carries a worthy but uneven sports drama on his shoulders The 68% percent occupancy in Telugu across 6,944 shows …

Boman Irani to felicitate aspiring writers at gala; Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor to attend

Boman Irani to felicitate aspiring writers at gala; Karan Johar, Anil Kapoor to attend

During the 2020 lockdown, actor and director Boman Irani began Spiral Bound, an initiative that trained aspiring screenwriters. Six years on, it has grown into a nurturing hub for writers. The actor, who had announced a writing competition after conducting 870 sessions, is set to felicitate the winners at a special gala in Bandra on April 30.   Irani told mid-day that the idea of the competition was to instill confidence in the writers. He explained, “Many of them are afraid to share their work. They are unsure whether the writing is good or bad. So, I told them to just write, send it ahead, and come for the gala.”   Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Genelia Deshmukh chased and fed Riteish Deshmukh on Raja Shivaji set’: Bhagyashree | Bollywood News

‘Genelia Deshmukh chased and fed Riteish Deshmukh on Raja Shivaji set’: Bhagyashree | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiApr 20, 2026 05:29 PM IST The trailer of Riteish Deshmukh’s upcoming Hindi-Marathi directorial Raja Shivaji was unveiled in Mumbai on Monday. The actor, who also plays the titular role of legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was present at the grand event, along with co-star, wife, and co-producer Genelia Deshmukh, and the ensemble cast featuring seasoned A-list actors. Sanjay Dutt, who plays the antagonist Afzal Khan in Raja Shivaji, revealed he did the film because he and Riteish go a long way back. Having co-starred in films like Dhamaal and Housefull 5, Riteish and Sanjay are also family friends. Their late fathers, Sunil Dutt and Vilasrao Deshmukh, worked together as members of the Indian National Congress. “Riteish is like my younger brother. So, whatever he says is set in stone for me,” Sanjay said. Abhishek Bachchan also echoed that and added, “Like Sanju sir said, Riteish is like a younger brother. He just has to ask, and we’ll all show up. That’s a testimony for the kind of person he is and …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Stolen named Best OTT Film | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Stolen named Best OTT Film | Bollywood News

3 min readKochiApr 5, 2026 10:13 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Cinema is no longer just about what appears and unravels on the big screen. In fact, the smaller screens have become just as important and cosy a home to movies as theatres, thus fostering more opportunities for aspirants. Hence, it is only right for us to specifically recognise excellence in cinematic achievements in the OTT domain. And the Chetak Screen Award for Best OTT Film has been bagged by Stolen starring Abhishek Banerjee. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO The movie emerged victorious, defeating Arati Kadav’s Mrs, Honey Trehan’s Raat Akeli Hai – The Bansal Murders, Anusha Rizvi’s The Great Shamsuddin Family, and Boman Irani’s The Mehta Boys. Saurabh Shukla and Guneet Monga presented the trophy to the team of Stolen at the star-studded ceremony held in Mumbai on Sunday, April 5. Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts in the ceremony. About Chetak Screen Awards 2026 India’s …

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Karan Tejpal wins Best Director (OTT Film) award for Stolen | Bollywood News

Chetak Screen Awards 2026: Karan Tejpal wins Best Director (OTT Film) award for Stolen | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Apr 5, 2026 11:32 PM IST Chetak Screen Awards 2026: In a major win, Karan Tejpal clinched the Chetak Screen Award for Best Director (OTT Film) for Stolen. They won against Arati Kadav (Mrs), Honey Trehan (Raat Akeli Hai – The Bansal Murders), Anusha Rizvi (The Great Shamsuddin Family), and Boman Irani (The Mehta Boys). Karan Tejpal received the award from filmmaker Shoojit Sircar. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO With direct-to-OTT movies becoming as popular and important as theatrical releases, the Chetak Screen Awards 2026 introduced five new categories: Best OTT Film, Best Director (OTT Film), Best Actor – Female (OTT Film), Best Actor – Male (OTT Film), and Best Script (OTT Film). Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, comedians Zakir Khan and Sunil Grover, and eminent journalist Saurabh Dwivedi (Editor – Hindi, The Indian Express) served as hosts for the ceremony. About Chetak Screen Awards 2026 India’s most prestigious and credible film awards, the Chetak Screen Awards are rooted in the belief that art must be recognised purely on merit, integrity, and peer respect. …