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Varun Dhawan to headline Yash Raj Films’ first-ever theatrical horror film

Varun Dhawan to headline Yash Raj Films’ first-ever theatrical horror film

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Varun Dhawan has had two releases this year with Border 2 and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, and the actor is now set to explore a new genre. Varun has come on board to headline Yash Raj Films’ first-ever theatrical horror film, which will be directed by Rocket Boys fame Abhay Pannu. Varun Dhawan to headline YRF’s horror film Yash Raj Films is set to make its first foray into the horror genre with a theatrical feature directed by Abhay Pannu, best known for the critically acclaimed series Rocket Boys. A source close to the project told Bollywood Hungama, “Varun has come on board as the lead for YRF’s first horror film.” 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

Varun Dhawan to Headline YRF’s First-ever Horror Film, Abhay Pannu to Direct

Varun Dhawan to Headline YRF’s First-ever Horror Film, Abhay Pannu to Direct

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Actor Varun Dhawan is all set to headline Yash Raj Films’ first-ever horror feature, marking the production house’s entry into the genre. The film is slated for a theatrical release in 2027. According to sources, Varun has come on board as the lead, with the project set to be directed by Abhay Pannu and backed by YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani. The film will also mark Pannu’s theatrical directorial debut. He is best known for helming the critically acclaimed SonyLIV series Rocket Boys. A source close to the development said, “Varun has come on board as the lead for YRF’s first horror film. Yash Raj Films is entering the horror genre for the first time with a feature film directed by Abhay Pannu, strategically championed by Akshaye Widhani, and now headlined by Varun Dhawan as the lead. YRF has made films across almost every genre except horror. Come 2027, the banner will finally step into this genre.” The untitled project marks Varun’s second collaboration with Yash Raj Films after 2018’s Sui Dhaaga: Made in India. While …

Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal were interviewed by society before getting Juhu home: Report

Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal were interviewed by society before getting Juhu home: Report

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Buying a dream home in Mumbai isn’t easy, and it seems even Bollywood celebrities aren’t exempt from the process. According to reports, actor Varun Dhawan and his wife, Natasha Dalal, had to clear an interview before they were allotted a flat in an upscale housing society in Juhu. Varun Dhawan and wife Natasha Dalal recently moved to a new location in Juhu. Varun and Natasha interviewed by society According to The Free Press Journal, Varun had booked a home in a new residential building, but the actor’s struggle didn’t end there. As per the report, the society had appointed a member to interview every prospective resident, and Varun and Natasha were also interviewed by the society before being approved. The report further stated that Varun’s star status did not stop the society from interviewing the actor. As per the report, the couple recently moved into a building called Twenty on 10th Road in Juhu, in the vicinity of actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, and several other celebrities. The website also states that the society …

Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju runs into controversy over Satya’s NTR spoof; fuming fans allege makers ‘planted meme’

Varun Tej’s Korean Kanakaraju runs into controversy over Satya’s NTR spoof; fuming fans allege makers ‘planted meme’

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If you’ve been on X (formerly Twitter) lately, it’s likely that you have seen an old scene from a Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR) movie going viral and being turned into a meme. Merlapaka Gandhi’s Friday release, Korean Kanakaraju, oddly features a scene where Satya’s character spoofs it. Varun Tej’s film has since offended NTR fans, who allege that the makers ‘planted the meme’. Varun Tej’s horror comedy Korean Kanakaraju featured a scene spoofing NTR’s dialogue. The NTR meme that recently surfaced In the 1978 hit Yuga Purushudu, NTR’s character Rajesh faces off against Chandra Mohan’s Anand in a scene. Rajesh asks Anand after he throws a punch, “Mister, mee stroke chala amateurish ga undi. Idivaraku eppudaina fight chesara? (Mister, your stroke is very amateurish. Have you ever fought before?)” When Anand says he hasn’t, Rajesh asks whether it’s due to a lack of opportunity. But he haughtily replies, “No, it’s due to lack of necessity.” Satya spoofs the dialogue in Korean Kanakaraju Days after this scene went viral as a meme, Satya’s character Kishtappa …

Korean Kanakaraju Twitter Review: 11 Tweets to read before watching Varun Tej Konidela’s Indo-Korean horror comedy

Korean Kanakaraju Twitter Review: 11 Tweets to read before watching Varun Tej Konidela’s Indo-Korean horror comedy

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Korean Kanakaraju, starring Varun Tej Konidela in the lead role, was released in theaters on August 7, 2026. As the Indo-Korean horror comedy hit the big screens, here’s what netizens have to say about it. Korean Kanakaraju Twitter Review Taking to social media, one user described Korean Kanakaraju as a decent horror comedy thriller. The user said Sathya stole the show, particularly praising a video call sequence in the second half for receiving an enthusiastic response from the audience. They also appreciated a reference toward the end of the film and felt that the background score by Thaman S worked well in parts. Another netizen felt that the first half was average, while the second half was comparatively better. The user added that Sathya’s comedy scenes were the film’s biggest highlight and believed there was little else that stood out. Meanwhile, another viewer commented that the film felt amateurish overall and rated it 2 out of 5, adding that the score was mainly because of Sathya’s performance. The user also expressed disappointment with the songs …

Will Varun Tej Secure His First 100 Crore Hit In India?

Will Varun Tej Secure His First 100 Crore Hit In India?

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Korean Kanagaraju Box Office: Varun Tej Eyeing For His First Century In India? ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Varun Tej’s next, Korean Kanagaraju, is all set to hit theatres on August 7. The actor will be seen on the big screen after nearly two years. His last two releases, Matka and Operation Valentine, failed to make a mark at the box office. It goes without saying that the actor needs a hit with Korean Kanagaraju, and he has returned to a genre that has previously proved successful for him. So, can Korean Kanagaraju become the actor’s first 100-crore film in India? Will Korean Kanagaraju Enter the 100 Crore Club in India? In the upcoming horror comedy, Varun Tej will be seen in dual roles, speaking in both Telugu and Korean. The trailer for the upcoming film looks promising, and it seems the actor finally has a hit on his hands after a long time. The film has horror elements, but it stresses the comedy factor more. Varun’s last hit was also in the comedy …

Neither Shivangi Joshi nor Shreya Kalra deserves to win Lock Upp season 2, says Varun Yadav: ‘Aise bande ko aap…’

Neither Shivangi Joshi nor Shreya Kalra deserves to win Lock Upp season 2, says Varun Yadav: ‘Aise bande ko aap…’

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Tonight, Lock Upp season 2 will finally crown its winner. The Netflix show, hosted by Farah Khan and Riteish Deshmukh, is set to conclude with a grand finale. Ahead of the finale, the competition appears to be between Shreya Kalra and Shivangi Joshi. However, former contestant Varun Yadav, who finished in sixth place, believes that neither of them deserves to win the show. Varun Yadav on who is worthy to win Lock Upp season 2. In an interview with Hindustan Times, Varun spoke about his experience of doing a reality show for the first time and revealed why he believes he was a more deserving winner than either Shreya or Shivangi. Varun Yadav says neither Shreya Kalra nor Shivangi Joshi deserves to win the show When asked who among Shreya and Shivangi deserved to win the show, Varun said in Hindi, “Neither of them deserves to win; I do. I feel reality shows have been made to look like you can only move ahead by fighting, arguing, backbiting and making below-the-belt remarks. But I don’t …

14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week: Varun Tej Konidela’s Korean Kanakaraju, DC to Thudakkam, R. Madhavan’s GDN

14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week: Varun Tej Konidela’s Korean Kanakaraju, DC to Thudakkam, R. Madhavan’s GDN

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South Indian cinema has an exciting lineup of films arriving in theatres this week. If you’re wondering what to watch, here’s a list of the latest releases coming to the big screens. 14 South Films to Watch in Theaters This Week 1. Korean Kanakaraju Cast: Varun Tej Konidela, Ritika Nayak, Satya, Sunil Director: Merlapaka Gandhi Genre: Horror Comedy Language: Telugu Release Date: August 7, 2026 Korean Kanakaraju follows Kanakaraju, a hot-headed youth from Penukonda in the Rayalaseema region, whose life changes after he is possessed by the spirit trapped inside a mysterious Korean dragon-shaped vase. Whenever someone says the word “Korea,” his powerful alter ego awakens, transforming him into a fluent Korean-speaking, katana-wielding warrior with extraordinary abilities. Along with his best friend Satya and a Korean translator, Kanakaraju is drawn into a chaotic cross-cultural adventure involving Indian and Korean outlaws across India and South Korea. 2. Vivaah Cast: Dhyan Sreenivasan, Abhishek Sreekumar, Dhruvan, Nayana Elza, Aneesh Gopal, Sruthy Jayan Director: Blesson Elssa Genre: Family Drama Language: Malayalam Release Date: August 7, 2026 Vivaah explores the …

Varun Tej Switches Between Telugu and Korean, Leaving Everyone Else Chasing Subtitles

Varun Tej Switches Between Telugu and Korean, Leaving Everyone Else Chasing Subtitles

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Korean Kanakaraju Trailer Review: Varun Tej’s Telugu-Korean Confusion Promises a Laugh Riot ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) It seems that Varun Tej finally has a blockbuster at his fingertips! At least that is what the trailer of his upcoming film, Korean Kanakaraju, hints at! The teaser of the film released a while back showed how Varun Tej plays a local Telugu boy who gets posses by a Korean ghost. The trailer offers a clearer glimpse of the film and what the audience can expect. The trailer, which is almost 3 minutes long, opens with a pandit, surrounded by candles in place of the usual havan set up, reciting mantras. Presumably, everyone is convinced that Varun Tej’s character has been possessed by a ghost. The tantric ritual is seen as an attempt to help Varun Tej rid himself of the ghost in his body. But, we further see that the ghost is in no mood to leave our local boy Kanagaraju. The trailer of Korean Kanagaraju gives us a glimpse of the havoc caused by this ghost that possesses Varun Tej’s …

Akanksha Choudhary, Pamala Serena slam Varun Yadav, call him sexist and misogynistic on Lock Upp: ‘He hates women’

Akanksha Choudhary, Pamala Serena slam Varun Yadav, call him sexist and misogynistic on Lock Upp: ‘He hates women’

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A heated confrontation took place in episode 29 of the reality show Lock Upp as the last task before finale week arrived. Ram Kapoor, Shilpa Shinde, Akanksha Chaudhary, Pamala Serena and Varun Yadav were the ones who were at risk and only one of them could be saved at the end, who would reach the finale week. Varun Yadav said he does not care what the other inmates had to say about him. The task involved the people who had come in to support/backstab the inmates, which gave a big shock to everyone. Especially for Shilpa Shinde and Akanksha Chaudhary, as Vikas Gupta and Sussane did everthing but show support for them respectively. (Also read: Gautami Kapoor apologises to Shreya Kalra on behalf of husband Ram Kapoor for touching her inappropriately in Lock Upp) What was Varun’s gameplay? However during the game, it was Varun who was the last man standing, with the help of Aarush Bhola’s strategy. Pamala slammed the two of them for targetting the girls first so that Ram would be saved …