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Sunny Deol Reveals The Untold Story Behind Damini 2 Being Shelved

Sunny Deol Reveals The Untold Story Behind Damini 2 Being Shelved

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Sunny Deol is all set to return to the courtroom with Ikka. The upcoming legal drama will also reunite him with Akshaye Khanna on screen after their 1997 film Border. Recently, the cast and makers launched the trailer of the film, where the actors shared several anecdotes about Ikka and reflected on their careers. During the event, Sunny revealed that there were once plans to make a sequel to his iconic courtroom drama Damini, but the project never materialised. Speaking about his love for courtroom dramas, he said, “Definitely, mujhe Damini ke baad mauka nahi mila aur jaise hi ye subject mere paas aaya main khush tha ki hum itna koshish kar rahe thhe Damini 2 karne ka, but Damini 2 ka toh kuch hua nahi (I had not got the chance to do a courtroom drama after Damini, and we really wanted to make Damini 2, but that did not pan out).” He further added, “I enjoy doing films and I want to do such characters, but I don’t know how far the characters …

Munna Bhai 3 isn’t shelved, has three scripts, say Rajkumar Hirani and Arshad Warsi: ‘Can make upto 5 films’ | Interview

Munna Bhai 3 isn’t shelved, has three scripts, say Rajkumar Hirani and Arshad Warsi: ‘Can make upto 5 films’ | Interview

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Sanjay Dutt‘s lovable Munna and Arshad Warsi‘s ever-loyal Circuit have occupied a special place in the hearts of Hindi cinema fans for over two decades. Ever since Lage Raho Munna Bhai released in 2006, audiences have been asking the same question: when is Munna Bhai 3 happening? Despite endless rumours and speculations around the third chapter, fan theories and occasional updates over the years, the much-awaited third installment has remained frustratingly out of reach. Now, filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani and actor Arshad Warsi have offered their clearest explanation yet. Arshad Warsi reveals why three promising Munna Bhai 3 scripts are still unfinished. During an exclusive conversation with Hindustan Times while promoting their upcoming streaming project Pritam and Pedro, the duo revealed that multiple versions of the story already exist. The real challenge, they say, is finding the one crucial piece that can turn a promising script into a Munna Bhai film worthy of standing alongside the franchise’s first two classics. Rajkumar Hirani says the first half isn’t the problem The Munna Bhai franchise began with Munna …

Why did Madonna’s biopic get shelved? Singer reveals the real reason and fallout with the Hollywood studio

Why did Madonna’s biopic get shelved? Singer reveals the real reason and fallout with the Hollywood studio

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Back in 2022, it was announced that Madonna’s life story would make its way onto the big screen through a biopic that she would co-write and direct herself. Four years later, the project has officially been scrapped. The singer has now revealed what went wrong behind the scenes and addressed her fallout with Universal Pictures, the studio that was backing the film. In 2025, Deadline reported that Madonna was teaming up with Shawn Levy for a limited bioseries at Netflix. (AFP) Madonna reveals In a chat with Interview magazine, Madonna revealed that a falling out with Universal Pictures is the reason her movie biopic never went into production. Madonna said, “I was supposed to make a movie about my life. I worked on my script for two years and spent two years at Universal Studios with the line producers doing budgeting and casting. We had a falling out, me and Universal, regarding budget because I needed – I’ve had an extraordinary life. I’ve had a huge life, so I needed a big budget. You know …

How Mammootty’s real debut movie got shelved and MT Vasudevan Nair saved his career | Malayalam News

How Mammootty’s real debut movie got shelved and MT Vasudevan Nair saved his career | Malayalam News

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Mammootty’s career exemplifies the popular adage “hard work pays off.” Despite having no prior connection to the entertainment industry and initially possessing a very limited skill set, Mammootty persevered, honing his craft, and eventually rose through the ranks to become a formidable thespian and a megastar in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning over five decades, he has appeared in more than 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English, winning the National Film Award for Best Actor three times, the second-most by any artiste in the country, a record he shares with Kamal Haasan and Ajay Devgn. The shelved debut and MT Vasudevan Nair’s timely intervention Although Mammootty made his on-screen debut in director KS Sethumadhavan’s Anubhavangal Paalichakal (1971), which featured Sathyan, Prem Nazir, and Sheela, it wasn’t until 1980 that Mammootty earned his first credited role. This came in Azad’s Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980), penned by Jnanpith awardee MT Vasudevan Nair, in which the name “Mammootty” first appeared on screen in the cast list on the title card. However, Vilkkanundu Swapnangal wasn’t …

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt’s Takht co-star Mahir Pandhi reveals real reason behind Karan Johar’s film being shelved

Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt’s Takht co-star Mahir Pandhi reveals real reason behind Karan Johar’s film being shelved

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Back in 2019, filmmaker Karan Johar announced Takht, one of the most ambitious projects of his career. Featuring a star-studded ensemble cast and mounted on a massive scale, the historical drama was scheduled to go on floors in 2020. However, the film was eventually shelved. Now, actor Mahir Pandhi, who was also part of the project, has revealed what led to the film being abandoned. Mahir Pandhi reveals why Takht was shelved. Why was Takht shelved? Mahir Pandhi reveals Takht was envisioned as a magnum opus featuring Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Janhvi Kapoor. In an interview with Mid-Day, Mahir revealed that coordinating the dates of so many actors became nearly impossible, which ultimately led to the project being shelved. He said, “Takht was not a normal film. It was Mr Yash Johar’s last dream project and had a historic connection to it. When you write a script based on history, you can’t change the facts. Once COVID happened, it became extremely difficult to bring together …

Is Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s much-awaited AA 23 shelved? Writer shuts down rumours

Is Allu Arjun and Lokesh Kanagaraj’s much-awaited AA 23 shelved? Writer shuts down rumours

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Ever since Allu Arjun’s yet-to-be-titled AA 23 with Lokesh Kanagaraj was announced in March, the song composed by Anirudh Ravichander caught on like fire on Instagram Reels as fans waited for an update. However, when rumours circulated recently that a much-awaited pan-India film was shelved, fans panicked and wondered if it was this film. The team shut down rumours. Allu Arjun will play the lead in Lokesh Kanagaraj’s yet-to-be-titled AA 23. Team shuts down rumours AA 23 is shelved It has been four years since Lokesh’s hit Kamal Haasan-starrer Vikram hit screens and made waves. Writer Rathna Kumar who worked on the film re-tweeted an old Lokesh tweet about Vikram from the film’s release date. Re-sharing it, he wrote, “Please do revisit #Kaithi before getting into the world of #Vikram. One Tweet & THE REST IS HISTORY. It always feels proud to be part of this. Thank you @Dir_Lokesh for this Life time settlement.” Then addressing AA 23, he simply added, “Can’t wait for #AA23. #4YearsofVikram.” Rathna is a writer who worked on all Lokesh …

Premalu 2 shelved? Naslen breaks silence on sequel to 2024 Malayalam hit: ‘Script did not achieve required perfection’

Premalu 2 shelved? Naslen breaks silence on sequel to 2024 Malayalam hit: ‘Script did not achieve required perfection’

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The much-awaited sequel to the Malayalam hit Premalu has been put on hold, leaving fans disappointed. Actor Naslen K. Gafoor confirmed that Premalu 2 has been shelved for now as the makers were not fully satisfied with the script. The team decided to pause the project instead of moving ahead with a version that didn’t meet their expectations. While audiences were eager to see Sachin and Reenu return on screen, the makers have chosen to wait until they are confident about the story before proceeding. Naslen and Mamitha Baiju in Premalu released in 2024. (Instagram) Script concerns lead to delay in sequel Speaking to Club FM, Naslen cleared up the rumours and confirmed that the sequel is on hold because the script just wasn’t ready. “Premalu 2 has officially been cancelled,” Naslen said. “Dileesh ettan (brother) has already spoken about it. Due to certain technical reasons, the project did not reach a perfect landing. Maybe it could happen in the future. But as of now, it has been cancelled. The project was stopped because the …

Amid Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi uncertainty, another film on Galwan gets shelved: ‘Can’t bash China’ | Bollywood News

Amid Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi uncertainty, another film on Galwan gets shelved: ‘Can’t bash China’ | Bollywood News

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Salman Khan’s upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace has been stuck in limbo for quite some time now. Originally slated for an April 17 release, the film is yet to see the light of day. Interestingly, it appears that several films centred around the Indo-China conflict have met a similar fate. According to a report by Mid-day, actor Bhagyashree’s husband and producer Himalay Dassani had also planned a film titled The Lion of Galwan with his son, actor Abhimanyu Dassani.  The film was based on Vir Chakra awardee Sepoy Gurtej Singh, who was martyred during the 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops. However, the project has now been shelved indefinitely. ‘There cannot be China bashing’ Speaking to the publication, Himalay said, “The India-China relationship is much better today. So, we will have to revisit the story idea. After we complete the script, we will have to submit it to the Ministry of Defence of India before we begin shooting. Also, we have received a directive from them that there cannot …

Irrfan Khan & Vidya Balan’s Shelved Film The Last Tenant Releases After 25 Years

Irrfan Khan & Vidya Balan’s Shelved Film The Last Tenant Releases After 25 Years

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The Last Tenant Release After 25 Years(Photo Credit –Facebook) Not every film gets its moment under the spotlight; some quietly fade away. There have been several Bollywood films that were shot but never saw the light of day. One such film is The Last Tenant, featuring Vidya Balan and Irrfan Khan. The movie had been shelved for decades, only to now find a platform where it can finally be seen. Shot nearly 25 years ago, The Last Tenant features a young Irrfan Khan and Vidya Balan. Interestingly, this remains the only film in which the two actors shared screen space. For Vidya Balan, it is believed to be among her earliest projects. The Last Tenant: A Film That Was Almost Lost To Time Directed & backed by Sarthak Dasgupta and co-produced by Neena, The Last Tenant has resurfaced with a quiet release on YouTube. The film has now skipped big screens and made its direct release on YouTube. As of now, the makers have not made it available on OTT platforms either. The film has …

Koratala Siva announces new film with Jr NTR’s uncle Nandamuri Balakrishna, fans wonder if Devara 2 is shelved

Koratala Siva announces new film with Jr NTR’s uncle Nandamuri Balakrishna, fans wonder if Devara 2 is shelved

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Director Koratala Siva has announced his next film after 2024’s Devara: Part 1, starring Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. He will now be teaming up with Tarak’s uncle, Nandamuri Balakrishna, for his next. Fans, however, are confused if this means that Devara: Part 2 has been shelved. After Jr NTR’s Devara, Koratala Siva has announced a new film with Balakrishna. Koratala Siva’s upcoming film with Balakrishna On Friday, production house Yuvasudha Arts announced that Siva’s next film will be with Balakrishna. They wrote, “The Stars Align. A Festival Awaits. #NBKxKoratalaSiva #NBK112.” The text on the poster they released reads: “Power meets purpose. Mass becomes a moment. Shoot begins soon.” A source close to the unit says, “The director has already locked the script, and regular shooting will commence soon.” Further details regarding the cast and crew have yet to be announced. Internet wonders about Jr NTR’s Devara 2 When Devara was released in 2024, the film received lukewarm reviews and grossed ₹428 crore worldwide. Since then, there have been …