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Exclusive | Suparn S Varma reveals if he’s directing Shiva Trilogy; Amish Tripathi says: ‘When a film does emerge…’

Exclusive | Suparn S Varma reveals if he’s directing Shiva Trilogy; Amish Tripathi says: ‘When a film does emerge…’

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After author Amish Tripathi shut down buzz of actor Ranveer Singh playing Lord Shiva in a film adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha, rumours of another project on the bestselling novel began doing the rounds. Reports claimed that filmmaker Suparn S Varma, who directed Yaami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi’s Haq (2025), has been doing research on the project since the last two years. But when we reached out to him, the director clarified that he is not a part of any new film being made on the topic. “No, I wish I was. I would love to be, but no,” shares Suparn. Suparn S Varma on rumours of him directing Shiva Trilogy Talking about the web series on the Shiva trilogy, announced back in 2022, which he was working on before, the director says, “No, I had worked on the book, Roy Price (US producer and former Amazon executive) had taken the rights and I spent two years working on the project, doing research. It is one of my favorite books and one of my …

Ranveer Singh to play Lord Shiva in trilogy based on Amish Tripathi’s bestseller The Immortals of Meluha: Report

Ranveer Singh to play Lord Shiva in trilogy based on Amish Tripathi’s bestseller The Immortals of Meluha: Report

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After wowing audiences as Hamza in the Dhurandhar films, it seems Ranveer Singh is going for a drastic shift in his on-screen image. If a new report is to be believed, the actor will play a character inspired by Lord Shiva in a grand big-screen adaptation of author Amish Tripathi’s Shiva trilogy, popularly known as the Immortals of Meluha series. Ranveer Singh will reportedly star in and co-produce an adaptation of The Immortals of Meluha. Ranveer to play Lord Shiva According to a Pinkvilla report, Ranveer has acquired the rights to The Immortals of Meluha under his production banner, Maa Kasam Film. The bestselling novel and its two sequels chart the rise of a warrior from the Himalayas in the ancient kingdom of Meluha. The report says that Ranveer has partnered with Birla Studios to develop the mythological epic as a grand-scale trilogy. “Ranveer has been passionate about bringing Meluha to the big screen for a long time now. The acquisition happened recently, and the project is now officially under development. Makers are approaching the …

EXCLUSIVE: Alia Bhatt to play a 20-day role in Tumbbad 2 with Sohum Shah; Will spearhead the finale of the trilogy

EXCLUSIVE: Alia Bhatt to play a 20-day role in Tumbbad 2 with Sohum Shah; Will spearhead the finale of the trilogy

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Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that Alia Bhatt has joined the expanding world of Tumbbad in a powerful role. According to our sources, the actress has already begun shooting for Tumbbad 2, where she will be seen in a packed 20-day schedule. Despite the limited screen time, her character is said to play a crucial role and will bring a major twist in the finale.  Insiders reveal that Alia’s part is not just impactful but also essential in leading the story into its final chapter. “Alia has a power-packed role in Tumbbad 2. While it’s a 20-day shoot, the character is extremely important and directly sets up the events of the third film,” a source shares. The arc of her character carries forward into Tumbbad 3, where she will spearhead the conclusion alongside Sohum Shah. The decision to come on board was an easy one for Gangubai Kathiawadi actress. “She loved the script, and it was a no-brainer for her,” the source adds. In fact, the sequel’s script is a “notch above” the first part and …

After Varanasi trilogy, filmmaker Zaigham Imam to shoot Youth Icon in Prayagraj and Main Mohabbat in hometown

After Varanasi trilogy, filmmaker Zaigham Imam to shoot Youth Icon in Prayagraj and Main Mohabbat in hometown

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After completing a trilogy in his hometown Varanasi, filmmaker Zaigham Imam is now eyeing two more films to be shot in Uttar Pradesh. In 2015, he made Dozak in Search of Heaven, followed by Alif (2017) and Nakkash (2019). Filmmaker Zaigham Imam while shooting of film The Narmada Story “I started a film in Agra but, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the project got derailed. Next, I will be making a feature film, Youth Icon, in Prayagraj and a film based on my book Main Mohabbat, which is again set in Varanasi,” says the scriptwriter-turned-director during his recent visit to Lucknow and Prayagraj. Zaigham has already shot two films, Super Nari: Sundar, Sushil, Sanskari and The Narmada Story, which he plans to release this year. “I shot Super Nari in 2023 in London with Meera Chopra, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Poonam Dhillon, and Sanand Verma. But it will be released later,” the filmmaker adds. He is first eyeing the release for The Narmada Story. “We shot it in Bhopal and Narmadapuram in 2024. It’s a strong female-oriented …

How Much Does Fire And Ash Need To Push The Trilogy Past B In North America & B In International Markets?

How Much Does Fire And Ash Need To Push The Trilogy Past $2B In North America & $5B In International Markets?

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Avatar Box Office Update (Photo Credit – Instagram) James Cameron’s epic sci-fi threequel, Avatar: Fire and Ash, is now in its tenth week in theaters and continues to show impressive staying power at the box office. After collecting a solid $3.5 million over the Valentine’s Day weekend, the film added another $1.8 million during the February 20-22 period, reflecting a 48.6% drop. This brings its domestic total to $399.4 million, just about $0.6 million short of the $400 million mark. With a massive $1.074 billion from international markets, the threequel’s worldwide haul now stands at $1.474 billion, making it the 16th-highest-grossing film of all time, according to Box Office Mojo. Highest-Grossing Trilogy While overtaking the individual global totals of Avatar ($2.924 billion) and Avatar: The Way of Water ($2.334 billion) remains out of reach for Fire and Ash, the franchise’s combined worldwide gross is now a staggering $6.732 billion. That total comfortably places it ahead of other major blockbuster trilogies, including the Star Wars Sequel trilogy ($4.48 billion), the Jurassic World trilogy ($3.98 billion), Tom …

Can It Propel The Avatar Trilogy Past This Major Domestic Milestone?

Can It Propel The Avatar Trilogy Past This Major Domestic Milestone?

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Avatar: Fire and Ash Box Office Domestic Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) James Cameron has given Hollywood two of the all-time highest-grossing films worldwide, and they are both Avatar films. Avatar: Fire and Ash might pale in comparison to its predecessors. But Avatar 3 might still be able to propel the trilogy past a major domestic box-office milestone. Keep scrolling for the deets. Avatar 3’s box office collection so far in North America Avatar 3 is one of the top-grossing films of 2025 that is still earning winning numbers at the domestic box office. James Cameron’s film has been hit by the wave of newcomers. It collected just $391k on this Wednesday, landing it at #4 in the domestic box office rankings, down by 40% from last Wednesday. After 49 days of release, the film has collected $387.6 million at the domestic box office, with a target of $400 million. Can Avatar 3 propel the Avatar trilogy past the $2 billion milestone domestically? According to Box Office Mojo, the Avatar trilogy has amassed …

Trilogy Re-Release Dominates Again With .2M US Cume

Trilogy Re-Release Dominates Again With $5.2M US Cume

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Lord Of The Rings Trilogy Re-Release North America Box Office(Photo Credit –Facebook) Fathom’s re-release of The Lord Of The Rings trilogy in over 1,703 theaters kept drawing crowds for a second straight weekend at the US box office. Strong footfalls placed the three films ahead of several fresh titles, showing long-term pull that still translates into ticket sales. The Fellowship Of The Ring Re-Release Earnings Among the three titles, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring led the charge last weekend. According to Box Office Mojo, the film ranked 8th on the US weekend charts and grossed $2 million in its second weekend. The figure came from 843 theaters, with a per-screen average of $2,372. The re-release total now stands at $6.6 million, with $5.9 million coming from the US market alone. On a global scale, the film’s lifetime box office remains imposing at $896.8 million, with $325.8 million of that sum coming from domestic earnings. The Return Of The King Re-Release Box Office Numbers The Lord of the Rings: The Return …

The Dark Knight Trilogy Is Now Streaming Free — Here’s Where To Watch Christopher Nolan’s Batman Films

The Dark Knight Trilogy Is Now Streaming Free — Here’s Where To Watch Christopher Nolan’s Batman Films

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The Dark Knight Trilogy Streaming For Free ( Photo Credit – Amazon Prime Video ) The Batman is back in the streaming world, and the timing feels sweet for longtime fans. The trilogy that shaped an entire generation of superhero lovers returns with the weight of its legacy untouched. Christopher Nolan’s take on the Caped Crusader began in 2005 with Batman Begins, and the tone it set pulled the character closer to the modern comic world that readers had been enjoying for decades. Watch The Dark Knight Trilogy Free All three films are now streaming for free, and the news sent fans rushing back to the streets of Gotham. According to ScreenRant, the trilogy is available on Tubi for anyone who wants to revisit Christian Bale’s rise, fall, and roaring return as Bruce Wayne. The Dark Knight Trilogy arrived at a time when superhero movies were dipping into familiar patterns from the Silver Age with loud visuals and simple plotting. Nolan, however, walked away from all of that by shaping the films with a bleaker …

The Dark Knight Trilogy Writer Had Bigger Plans for Joker in Third Outing of Christopher Nolan

The Dark Knight Trilogy Writer Had Bigger Plans for Joker in Third Outing of Christopher Nolan

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Christian Bale is still considered one of the best Batmans ever on screen. All thanks to Christopher Nolan, who brought the character to life, and Heath Ledger’s character, who gave a tough time to the Caped Crusader onscreen. Meanwhile, the writer of the trilogy recently reflected on the initial plans of the film and how Joker had a major role in The Dark Knight Rises.  As per a recent report, David Goyer, who penned the trilogy, working alongside the director of The Prestige, stated that he wanted much more of Joker in The Dark Knight Rises, which was even implemented in the original draft of the film.  According to the writer, the original plan for the trilogy would have had Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, be one of the villains in the third film. Meanwhile, Joker would have an even more crucial role in The Dark Knight, as he alone would have fought Batman, getting on his nerves and making the superhero even more frustrated.  As per Fortress, this was the plan even before the principal photography …

PS Plus Game Catalog Adds Sand Land, Soul Hackers 2, Stalker Trilogy and More in May

PS Plus Game Catalog Adds Sand Land, Soul Hackers 2, Stalker Trilogy and More in May

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Sony has revealed the slate of games joining the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog in May. This month’s lineup is led by Sand Land, the action-RPG based on the popular Manga series of the same name. Other games joining the PS Plus Game Catalog this month include role-playing title Soul Hackers 2, survival horror title Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted – Full Time Edition, first-person shooter Battlefield 5, survival-horror shooter Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy and more. All Game Catalog additions will be available to PS Plus Extra and Deluxe tier subscribers starting May 20, Sony announced on the PlayStation Blog this week. The PlayStation parent also announced a classic title joining the service in May for PS Plus Premium members. PS Plus Game Catalog Titles for May Manga fans would be familiar with Sand Land, the beloved series from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. The video game adaptation, which released for PC and consoles last year, arrives to PS Plus this month. Played from the third-person perspective, the action-RPG lets players traverse through an expansive …