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‘Wait with faith’: ‘Lakshman’ Ravi Dubey’s plea for those impatient about Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash’s Ramayana

‘Wait with faith’: ‘Lakshman’ Ravi Dubey’s plea for those impatient about Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash’s Ramayana

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most anticipated Indian films of all time. The film has been talked about for a whole lot of reasons, ranging from its casting to scale and the VFX. Now, Ravi Dubey, who plays Lakshman in the two-part film, has addressed public expectations for the film in a message to the audience. Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman alongside Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. Ravi Dubey on Ramayana Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. It marks the first time Ravi has been part of the main cast of a major film. The actor plays Lakshman. Recently, in an interview with ANI, the actor addressed the film and how it is being made. “Bharat aur Ramyana ek dusre se alag nahi hain (India and Ramayana are not different from each other). They are one. As far as preparation is concerned, we will discuss that later. Yeh hamara ithihaas hai dharohar hai (This is our history, our heritage), and the more …

Exclusive | Mimoh Chakraborty reacts to Haunted 3D Echoes of the Past’s heavy use of AI being trolled: No film’s perfect

Exclusive | Mimoh Chakraborty reacts to Haunted 3D Echoes of the Past’s heavy use of AI being trolled: No film’s perfect

Mimoh Chakraborty can’t contain his happiness as he speaks to us. His latest film, Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past has done well at the box office. Before the release though, things were looking bleak- limited release, no big star name attached, and on top of everything, seven other films competing for attention at the box office. It has collected ₹13 crores so far in four days since it’s release. Mimoh Chakraborty stars in Haunted 3D Echoes of the Past Speaking to HT City, Mimoh exclusively tells us, “I’m just very, very happy with the audience response to the film after all the adversities and all the challenges. It’s been a very grueling and trying time for us, even until the last moment of the release. And now getting so much of love and appreciation from the fans, it’s a dream come true.” What has especially been at the centre of conversations around the film is the VFX and excessive use of AI. There are glitches in the film when being played in theatres, like …

Why RGV believes Obsession is a masterclass for filmmakers: ‘No big stars, no heavy VFX’ | Hollywood News

Why RGV believes Obsession is a masterclass for filmmakers: ‘No big stars, no heavy VFX’ | Hollywood News

Besides becoming one of the most successful movies of the year worldwide, earning over 230 times its budget, director Curry Barker’s American supernatural psychological horror film Obsession is also garnering significant praise from both audiences and industry insiders alike. Starring Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, and Cooper Tomlinson in lead roles, Obsession has found a new fan in India, and that’s none other than veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who recently admitted to being obsessed with the movie. Must Read | I watched Obsession. The CBFC watched it too and decided what other adults could see RGV obsessed with Obsession Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, June 7, Varma, widely recognised as one of the most influential filmmakers in Indian cinema since the 1990s, praised Obsession, noting that it has taught filmmakers worldwide that massive stars, hefty budgets, or heavy visual effects (VFX) aren’t necessary for a film to impress audiences. He also commended the movie’s technical aspects, particularly the editing and sound effects, for offering an immersive experience. “I am obsessed with Obsession! Till …

Report: The Avengers and Batman Film VFX Agency on Board for Salman Khan’s Superhero Film

Report: The Avengers and Batman Film VFX Agency on Board for Salman Khan’s Superhero Film

Salman Khan’s upcoming superhero film, directed by Raj & DK and produced by Mythri Movie Makers, is turning out to be one of the biggest cinematic spectacles. Recently, reports suggested that Kareena Kapoor Khan might join the film as the lead heroine, marking her reunion with Khan after Bajrangi Bhaijaan. Ever since the announcement of Salman Khan teaming up with Raj & DK for a superhero film, the project has become one of the most exciting collaborations in recent times. While this announcement has already grabbed everyone’s attention, another interesting update has now emerged. The digital visual effects and computer animation company Weta FX is in talks to handle the VFX for the film. This is the company behind The Avengers, Avatar: Fire and Ash and The Batman, to name a few. As per an independent industry source, “The renowned VFX company Weta FX is reportedly in discussions to take charge of the visual effects for Raj & DK’s upcoming superhero film starring Salman Khan. The studio is known for delivering top-tier work on global …

Ekta Kapoor acknowledges Naagin VFX glitch; shares meme with a fire-breathing dragon | Television News

Ekta Kapoor acknowledges Naagin VFX glitch; shares meme with a fire-breathing dragon | Television News

2 min readNew DelhiMay 5, 2026 11:27 AM IST Naagin has long been one of Indian television’s most popular fantasy dramas, despite its outlandish premise of shape-shifting serpents. However, its latest episode left viewers stunned for all the wrong reasons. The very grandeur that once defined the show appeared unfinished this time, with audiences spotting blue screens, visible wires, and actors lying motionless on the floor in what seemed like unedited footage. Many viewers pointed out that the scene lacked proper post-production, with visual effects seemingly missing altogether. The blunder quickly went viral after a viewer shared screenshots of the raw footage on Reddit. The post gained traction as more fans noticed the same glitch, sparking widespread criticism of the show’s editing. Ekta Kapoor reacts to Naagin 7 glitch. Reacting to the goof-up, creator and producer Ekta Kapoor addressed the issue in her signature tongue-in-cheek style. Taking to her Instagram Stories, she shared a meme video showing the lead character transforming into a dragon and wreaking havoc. The caption jokingly read, “Ekta Ma’am on her …

Naagin 7 Trolled For VFX Fail, But Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary’s Pay Stuns Amid Low Budget Claims

Naagin 7 Trolled For VFX Fail, But Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary’s Pay Stuns Amid Low Budget Claims

A Look At Naagin 7 Cast’s Hefty Remuneration Amidst VFX Backlash & Budget Constraints (Photo Credit: Instagram) Ekta Kapoor’s series Naagin has been a target of online trolling for years now. From outlandish plotlines to outrageous scenes, the show has been meme fodder since its 2015 debut. However, despite the trolling, the show clearly has takers, as it has entered its 7th season with Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary as its lead actress and continues to enjoy a popular run. As is common with the show, Naagin has found itself in the middle of a controversy yet again. The show is receiving major backlash online, with fans calling out the makers for leaving a blue screen visible in one of the latest episodes. With the internet filled with hawk-eyed users, viewers didn’t let this slip go unnoticed and put up clips online that soon went viral. Have a look: The mistake was spotted while streaming on the Jio Hotstar app, but luckily, it was skipped in the broadcast version on television. The season’s finale, as confirmed by …

Ektaa Kapoor finally reacts to Naagin 7 VFX blunder after unedited blue screen in latest episode left viewers in shock

Ektaa Kapoor finally reacts to Naagin 7 VFX blunder after unedited blue screen in latest episode left viewers in shock

Ektaa Kapoor has finally addressed the criticism for Naagin 7, which erupted after many viewers pointed out that the makers included an unedited VFX scene in the episode. The hit show, which stars Priyanka Chahar Choudhary in the lead, went viral on social media, with many users sharing hilarious reactions on the editing overlook. Now, Ektaa has reacted on the same. (Also read: Did Naagin 7 air unedited VFX scene with blue screen in its latest episode? Internet says ‘Gemini ka free limit khatam’) Producer Ekta Kapoor has reacted to the Naagin 7 unedited scene that had the internet in chuckles. (PTI Photo)(PTI04_15_2026_000031B) (PTI) Ektaa reacts to editing mistake A viewer shared a meme on the editing concern with a scene from the show, where a Naagin was seen transforming into a dragon and breathing fire. They wrote in the caption, “Ekta Ma’am on her way to the office from Thailand after yesterday’s Naagin blue screen mistake by the editors.” Ektaa shared the meme on her Instagram Stories and quipped, “Eggjacctlyyy (Exactly).” What caused the …

Did Naagin 7 air unedited VFX scene with blue screen in its latest episode? Internet says ‘Gemini ka free limit khatam’

Did Naagin 7 air unedited VFX scene with blue screen in its latest episode? Internet says ‘Gemini ka free limit khatam’

Naagin 7, produced by Ektaa Kapoor and starring Priyanka Chahar Choudhary in the lead, is creating buzz but for all the wrong reasons. After the latest episode aired on Sunday, many viewers noticed that it contained a scene where a blue screen was fully visible. The makers of Naagin 7 have now come under criticism, with many calling out the laziness and questioning how this could go unnoticed. Naagin 7 stars Priyanka Chahar Choudhary in the lead. How internet reacted A Reddit user shared a screenshot from the episode of Naagin 7, which featured a blue screen in the background, while Priyanka stood at the extreme left. It was meant to be an action scene where Ahana took down her enemies. The user wrote, “I thought my stream glitched but this is literally a full blue screen setup with visible wires and actors just lying there lol. This looks like raw VFX footage, not a finished episode. Has anyone else noticed this or is my app bugging?” Several other viewers came to agree and shared …

‘Dhurandhar released on Thursday, we delivered final shot on Wednesday night’: Inside the world of VFX, budget constraints | Bollywood News

‘Dhurandhar released on Thursday, we delivered final shot on Wednesday night’: Inside the world of VFX, budget constraints | Bollywood News

“Earlier, you could almost discount VFX and still have a complete film. But now, it has become a fundamental part of storytelling,” says Arpan Gaglani, co-Founder and Managing Director of one of the industry’s prominent VFX and animation studios, philmCGI. They have worked on several major films and series, most recently on both parts of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. When asked to explain, what the job of a VFX supervisor essentially entails, he tells in an exclusive chat with SCREEN: “What we bring to the table are elements that aren’t visible on set, things that don’t even exist in the real world. We create them, enabling the director’s vision, helping them to build entirely new worlds. Whether it’s something like say a Pandora in Avatar, or recreating a specific era, like the world we built for Jubilee, VFX plays a much larger role in the overall filmmaking process. Not only there but also in daily soaps, advertisements, we play an integral part to assist the process and get what isn’t possible on a live set.”  Budget …

Unseen Ramayana footage screened in US, viewer predicts Oscar nod for Ranbir Kapoor, Yash film: ‘VFX won’t be an issue’

Unseen Ramayana footage screened in US, viewer predicts Oscar nod for Ranbir Kapoor, Yash film: ‘VFX won’t be an issue’

The makers of Ramayana, the upcoming adaptation of the epic by Nitesh Tiwari, took their film to CinemaCon, the grand annual convention for cinema industry in Las Vegas. Producer Namit Malhotra and actor-producer Yash not only gave the film’s first glimpse at the event but also interacted with international media in a series of interviews. Now, an attendee at CinemaCon has revealed that the producers also screened about 20 minutes of unseen footage of the film for select attendees, and gave their opinion based on that. Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama in Ramayana Part One. Ramayana screened at CinemaCon A YouTuber with the channel Mr Like It Or Not shared on Saturday that the makers of Ramayana screened 20 minutes of early footage from the film at CinemaCon, which he also saw. In the video titled ‘Ramayana Secret footage shown at CinemaCon’, the creator said that “this film can be both, a true grand epic, and also a spectacular fantasy story.” The creator claimed that Warner Bros has come on board as the international distributor …