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Dharma, Zee Studios & Pen Marudhar Eye Distribution Rights For Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Film

Dharma, Zee Studios & Pen Marudhar Eye Distribution Rights For Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Film

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Love & War Distribution Race (Photo Credit: Instagram) Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s highly anticipated film Love & War has generated immense buzz ahead of its scheduled release on January 21, 2027. The film starring a fresh trio of Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal is now in discussion about its distribution rights. The film has reportedly caught the attention of some of the biggest names in the distribution business. According to industry sources, Dharma Productions, Zee Studios, and Pen Marudhar, the distribution division of Pen Studios, are among the leading contenders in the race to acquire the theatrical distribution rights for the much-awaited film. The reported negotiations are said to be in the range of ₹300 crore, although the deal has not been officially confirmed by the makers. A High-Stakes Deal For Bhansali’s Next As excitement around Love & War continues to soar, a major competition has emerged among leading production houses for its distribution rights. Three leading contenders are competing to acquire the theatrical distribution rights for the much-awaited film.  According to sources, the …

Dharma bags India distribution rights for Rs 250 crore

Dharma bags India distribution rights for Rs 250 crore

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Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s two-part adaptation of the Ramayana has reportedly secured one of the biggest distribution deals in Indian cinema. Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has acquired the theatrical distribution rights for Ramayana in India, as per a report. The production house locked the deal with producers Namit Malhotra and Yash for a staggering Rs 250 crore. Dharma Productions to distribute Ramayana in India? According to a report by Variety India, co-producers Namit Malhotra’s DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations have finalised the distribution deal with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions following multiple rounds of negotiations. The negotiations reportedly began at around Rs 500 crore before the deal was closed at Rs 250 crore. 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

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions locks Rs 250 cr deal to distribute Ramayana in India | Bollywood News

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions locks Rs 250 cr deal to distribute Ramayana in India | Bollywood News

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2 min readMumbaiJul 7, 2026 01:00 PM IST As the first part of Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of Indian epic Ramayana nears its worldwide release in cinemas this Diwali in October, co-producers — Namit Malhotra’s DNGE and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations — have struck a deal with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions to distribute the film across India. The two-part film is reportedly being made for Rs 4,000 crore. Dharma Productions to distribute Ramayana in India Dharma Productions got a massive investment a couple of years ago when Adar Poonawalla’s Serum Institute of India acquired a 50% stake in the production house for Rs 1000 crore. Dharma Productions has been instrumental in distributing tentpole pan-India films like SS Rajamouli’s Telugu action fantasy epic franchise Baahubali, Sankalp Reddy’s 2017 Telugu period war drama The Ghazi Attack, S Shankar’s 2018 Tamil sci-fi action film 2.0, and Koratala Siva’s 2024 Telugu action drama Devara: Part 1. As per Variety India, Malhotra showed a 30-minute edited footage of Ramayana to prospective distributors. After initiating a dialogue with Dharma Productions, which began …

RSS demands thorough probe into Ram Temple donation row: ‘Anti-national forces seeking to malign Hindu dharma’

RSS demands thorough probe into Ram Temple donation row: ‘Anti-national forces seeking to malign Hindu dharma’

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The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Friday demanded a thorough investigation and punishment for those found guilty of pilfering donations meant for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. It urged the Hindus to show “necessary patience and restraint to thwart the conspiracies of anti-Hindu and anti-national forces seeking to malign the Hindu dharma and society by exploiting this unfortunate incident.” RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale asked the Trust to take effective steps to rectify all shortcomings in temple management and operations. (PTI) Also read: Uddhav Thackeray alleges BJP ran ‘Operation Ram Mandir’, used ‘stolen’ temple funds to split political parties “It is essential to ensure that anyone found guilty after the investigation faces severe punishment,” said RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale. He called it natural for the entire Hindu society, including the RSS, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s ideological fount, to expect the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which runs the temple, to treat this “highly condemnable incident” as an extraordinary matter. ‘Current state of confusion and uncertainty must end’ Hosabale asked the Trust …

Mohan Bhagwat says Partition migrants were ‘warriors’, not refugees

Mohan Bhagwat says Partition migrants were ‘warriors’, not refugees

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Speaking at the 75th Foundation Day programme of the Sindhu Education Society in Nagpur, Bhagwat said those who migrated from the newly created Pakistan left behind their homes, businesses, land and wealth accumulated over generations because they wanted to live in India, where they could practise their religion without fear. 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

Another Dharma VS Adharma Tale Hitting The Right Mythological Chords!

Another Dharma VS Adharma Tale Hitting The Right Mythological Chords!

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Nagabandham Trailer Review Ft. Dharma VS Adharma Tale ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) The much-awaited trailer of Nagabandham was unveiled at a grand event in the presence of the film’s cast and makers, including Virat Karrna, Nabha Natesh, Daksha Nagarkar, Rishabh Sawhney, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ganesh Acharya, director Abhishek Nama, and producers Nishitha Nagireddy and Kishore Annapureddy. The trailer captures attention with its intriguing opening visuals. It begins with a mysterious city where a spiritual leader speaks about a rare and mystical flower. Soon, a surprising term – Brahmakamal enters the narrative and sparks curiosity. As the story unfolds, a mysterious serpent appears as the protector of the sacred Brahmakamal, taking viewers into a world filled with suspense, secrets, and mythology! The pace of Nagabandham trailer quickly intensifies with striking visuals featuring an Aghori, multiple serpents, and a young man awakening as if from a mysterious dream. Grand visuals of armies, priests, kings, and hidden treasures further expand the cinematic universe of the film. The trailer also features divine visual elements inspired by Lord Shiva, …

Anurag Kashyap ‘threatened to smash my head’: Dharma employee wants a chapter in his book | Bollywood News

Anurag Kashyap ‘threatened to smash my head’: Dharma employee wants a chapter in his book | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiJun 19, 2026 04:33 PM IST Publishing house Penguin Random House India recently announced the procurement of a new book on filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. The book will be co-authored by film journalist Naman Ramachandran and Kashyap himself. After the latest revelation, producer and Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions employee Somen Mishra recalled a shocking incident about Anurag on social media, and joked that it should be a chapter in the upcoming book. Reacting to Penguin Random House India’s announcement post, Somen took to his X handle and wrote in a tweet, “If it doesn’t have the chapter on AK threatening to come to my house and smash my head on the wall, it’s not worth it.” “We’re thrilled to announce the acquisition of a major new book on Anurag Kashyap, co-authored by Naman Ramachandran and Kashyap himself. An intimate portrait of the filmmaker and a lens on two decades of Indian cinema,” the publishing house’ announcement read. If it doesn’t have the chapter on AK threatening to come to my house and smash …

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions makes Malayalam debut with Prithviraj’s Odiyan | Malayalam News

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions makes Malayalam debut with Prithviraj’s Odiyan | Malayalam News

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2 min readNew DelhiJun 16, 2026 06:18 PM IST Actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier are set to star in Odiyan. The film is directed by Rahul Sadasivan and is produced by Prithviraj alongside Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. It marks the first Malayalam project for the banner. Johar shared the announcement with the film’s poster on his Instagram handle on Tuesday. “We at @dharmamovies are taking our first step into the world of Malayalam cinema, and I am proud to announce that we have the best partners to do it with. Prithviraj, we’ve come such a long way with multiple collaborations behind us and hopefully many more ahead of us too,” read the caption. ALSO READ | Prithviraj Sukumaran confirms Mohanlal’s Lucifer 3 despite Empuraan controversy “It gives us great pride to announce our film ‘Odiyan, directed by the supremely talented @rahulsadasivan_. His knack for eery storytelling rooted in folklore is a feat in this age of cinema. Bringing this to life on screen is the exceptional @manju.warrier & of course, our favourite Prithviraj himself. …

Dharma Productions Makes Its Malayalam Cinema Debut With Prithviraj Productions & Rahul Sadasivan

Dharma Productions Makes Its Malayalam Cinema Debut With Prithviraj Productions & Rahul Sadasivan

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Odiyan: The Age Of Illusion(Photo Credit –Instagram) In its first Malayalam production, Dharma Productions joins forces with Prithviraj Productions and director Rahul Sadasivan to tell one of Kerala’s most enduring myths. The film is set against the cultural mythology and folklore of 19th-century Kerala Odiyan: The Age of Illusion Cast & Crew Dharma Productions and Prithviraj Productions are coming together to produce Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, a sweeping epic rooted in the folklore and cultural mythology of 19th-century Kerala. Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Supriya Menon, and directed by Rahul Sadasivan (Bhoothakaalam, Bramayugam, Diés Irae), the film stars Manju Warrier and Prithviraj Sukumaran. It marks Dharma Productions’ first Malayalam production, a significant first for one of India’s most storied film houses. Odiyan: The Age of Illusion Plot At its core, the film is about a terrifying shape-shifter from Kerala legend whose fury descends on a powerful matriarchal household, setting off a battle between truth and illusion that crackles with myth, menace, and psychological weight. Rahul Sadasivan, who has built one …

Blast actor Arjun Sarja counters Udhayanidhi Stalin: ‘Sanatan Dharma is a way of life’ | Tamil News

Blast actor Arjun Sarja counters Udhayanidhi Stalin: ‘Sanatan Dharma is a way of life’ | Tamil News

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2 min readHyderabadMay 29, 2026 02:58 PM IST The debate over Sanatan Dharma in Tamil Nadu has found a new voice, and this time it comes from the film industry. Actor Arjun Sarja talked about Sanatan Dharma at the pre-release event of Blast in Chennai, making his position clear without hesitation. For him, the argument against Sanatan Dharma rests on a misreading of what it actually is. “Sanatan Dharma, from what I know, is a way of life. It teaches you how to behave, not to steal, and not to feel jealous. Sanatan Dharma reminds youngsters to take care of their parents like how they care for their children,” he said. Arjun Sarja then turned the argument on its head with a pointed question for those calling for its removal. “If Sanatan Dharma shouldn’t be there, they should send their parents away. Is it possible?” he asked. Before wrapping up, Arjun was careful to draw a line between religion and philosophy. “Sanatan Dharma is not a religion, it’s a way of life. If everyone understands …