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Haunted 3D Echoes of the Past teaser: Mimoh Chakraborty returns in Vikram Bhatt’s horror sequel; netizens call it ‘India’s first AI movie’ | Bollywood News

Haunted 3D Echoes of the Past teaser: Mimoh Chakraborty returns in Vikram Bhatt’s horror sequel; netizens call it ‘India’s first AI movie’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 5, 2026 09:28 PM IST Vikram Bhatt’s Haunted 3D hit screens in 2011. The film, which starred Mimoh Chakraborty, turned out to be a surprise success and, over time, gained a cult following, thanks in large part to repeated viewings on satellite television. Now, the filmmaker is back with a sequel to the horror film, Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, whose teaser was launched today. Clocking in at just over a minute, the teaser begins with Mimoh setting out on a journey, with a voiceover suggesting that even he is unsure why he is travelling or what he is searching for. He is seen traversing multiple landscapes, from deserts to hilltops, before his car halts at a deserted, mysterious palace. As the teaser moves inside the palace, a series of strange paranormal activities unfold, accompanied by eerie screams. Eventually, Mimoh’s character appears to be searching for the reason behind these occurrences. The teaser also introduces the female lead, Chetna Pandey, whose character is also on the run from the ghost. In …

Gautham Vasudev Menon’s 13-year struggle to release Vikram’s Dhruva Natchathiram explained as HC clears film for release

Gautham Vasudev Menon’s 13-year struggle to release Vikram’s Dhruva Natchathiram explained as HC clears film for release

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Director Gautham Vasudev Menon’s much-delayed film Dhruva Natchathiram, starring Vikram, has been cleared for release by the Madras High Court. The film has had a 13-year journey to reach theatres. As the film finally gears up to release in theatres soon, with hopefully no delays this time, an explainer of the hurdles it had to cross. Gautham Vasudev Menon struggled for years to release Vikram’s Dhruva Natchathiram. Dhruva Natchathiram gets clearance from Madras HC On Thursday, the Madras HC cleared the way for the release of Dhruva Natchathiram in theatres. GVM’s production house, Ondranga Entertainment, released a press release about it. The note from the film’s team reads: “Taking into consideration the substantial investment involved in the production of our film “Dhruva Natchathiram”, as well as the livelihoods and the career of numerous individuals associated with the film, including artists, technicians, cast and crew, the Hon’ble High Court of Madras with Hon’ble Justice Mr.Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy presiding has directed that the film be released subject to certain safeguards to ensure that the interest of all stakeholders …

High Court sets June 15 deadline for Vikram’s Dhruva Natchathiram, caught in disputes for a decade | Tamil News

High Court sets June 15 deadline for Vikram’s Dhruva Natchathiram, caught in disputes for a decade | Tamil News

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4 min readHyderabadApr 30, 2026 07:50 PM IST The Madras High Court on Wednesday ordered that Dhruva Natchathiram, the long-delayed Tamil spy thriller directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and starring Vikram, must be released in theatres on or before June 15. Justice Senthilkumar Ramamoorthy, who has been hearing the case, directed the opening of a dedicated bank account in the name of Kondaduvom Entertainment, one of the production entities associated with the film, to handle all financial transactions arising from its theatrical run. An advocate has been appointed to the account as an observer to monitor all debits and remittances. The court further clarified that no partner of Kondaduvom Entertainment may draw remuneration or receive a share of profits without prior permission from the court. Gautham Menon has been directed to raise funds from previously identified investors to settle outstanding dues to creditors ahead of the release. The court also stated that if the team is unable to meet the June 15 deadline despite making genuine efforts, they may return to the court to apply …

Did Lokesh Kanagaraj initially plan LCU with two timelines following Kaithi and Vikram films? Here’s what we know

Did Lokesh Kanagaraj initially plan LCU with two timelines following Kaithi and Vikram films? Here’s what we know

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Director Lokesh Kanagaraj began the Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe (LCU), connecting the films Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo. Now, the filmmaker’s co-writer and director Rathna Kumar has revealed that they initially had different plans for the LCU, which was supposed to begin with Suriya’s Rolex. Rathna Kumar about Lokesh Kanagaraj’s initial plans for LCU Speaking with Little Talks, Rathna Kumar said, “The story was initially planned to begin with the Rolex character. The idea was to have two timelines: the Kaithi timeline and the Vikram timeline, which would converge through a common antagonist, Rolex. Through this, the universe was intended to be created, leading to the birth of the LCU.” The writer-director added, “Initially, Lokesh Kanagaraj narrated a completely different story to Kamal Haasan. At that time, Kamal Haasan suggested the idea of a Vikram prequel and sequel. Lokesh liked the concept and requested more time to develop it into a full-fledged story. Through that process, Vikram took shape.” For those unaware, the LCU (Lokesh Cinematic Universe) is a series of interconnected films created by filmmaker …

Vikram plays a dangerous cook in Chiyaan 63. Watch teaser | Tamil News

Vikram plays a dangerous cook in Chiyaan 63. Watch teaser | Tamil News

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2 min readMumbaiApr 17, 2026 09:52 PM IST It is Chiyaan Vikram’s birthday today, and as a special gift for fans, the makers of his next film with director Anand Shankar, tentatively titled Chiyaan 63, unveiled a teaser titled First Flame. The movie marks the second collaboration between Vikram and Anand, following their 2016 actioner Iru Mugan. The over one-minute-long teaser opens with a voiceover against a black screen, introducing two characters discussing Vikram’s character. One asks, “Who is this guy?” The other responds, “Just a cook,” before adding cautiously, “But don’t take him lightly, he is dangerous.” The scene then shifts to people violently banging on the doors of what appears to be a warehouse, presented in a sepia-toned black-and-white palette. Another voice is heard saying, “We are already in, we will handle him,” followed by another line: “So many of us and he is still not breaking a sweat.” This is followed by a character adding, “Light this baby up, let’s watch him run.” Also Read | ‘What Shah Rukh brought to Aryan …

Vikram Bhatt recalls terrifying health scare in jail: ‘Don’t want to die here’

Vikram Bhatt recalls terrifying health scare in jail: ‘Don’t want to die here’

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Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari Bhatt, were arrested in December last year in connection with a cheating case. The couple was later granted bail in February this year. Now, the filmmaker has opened up about a frightening health scare he experienced during that period, revealing that he suffered from a “severe fever and uncontrollable shivering,” yet was not taken to a hospital. Last year in December, Rajasthan police arrested filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shweatambari from Mumbai in connection with an alleged ₹30 crore fraud involving a businessman from Udaipur. Vikram Bhatt on health scare in jail On Tuesday, Vikram took to Instagram and Facebook to recall a terrifying jail experience when he fell sick, and no one took him to the hospital. He was at Udaipur Central Jail. Opening up about the health scare, Vikram wrote, “It must have been three or four weeks since my incarceration in Udaipur Jail. It was the middle of January and the cold was biting in a way only those who have spent a winter …

Vikram Bhatt recalls falling ill in jail, says prayer saved him

Vikram Bhatt recalls falling ill in jail, says prayer saved him

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Vikram Bhatt and his wife, Shwetambari Bhatt, were taken into custody by the Rajasthan Police in Mumbai on December 7, 2025. The couple faced imprisonment in connection with a Rs 30 crore cheating case, following which they were granted bail in February 2026. Months later, after his bail, the filmmaker has recalled his time in jail, revealing that he fell seriously ill in jail while spending three weeks at Udaipur Central Jail during the biting January cold. Vikram Bhatt recalls falling ill in jail Vikram Bhatt took to his Instagram handle on Tuesday, April 14, to reveal that he woke up one night in Barrack No. 10 shaking uncontrollably with fever. He says despite being under four blankets, he continued to shiver, as fellow inmates found extra blankets for him while he took a paracetamol and hoped the fever would go away, but it did not. The Raaz Reboot director added, “The next morning, I went to the prison hospital. They had no thermometer. They checked my oxygen and said I was fine. I told …

‘I don’t want to die here’: Vikram Bhatt opens up about health scare in Udaipur Central Jail | Bollywood News

‘I don’t want to die here’: Vikram Bhatt opens up about health scare in Udaipur Central Jail | Bollywood News

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 14, 2026 09:31 PM IST Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt were arrested by the Rajasthan Police in Mumbai on December 7, 2025 in connection with a Rs 30 crore fraud case. The couple was granted bail in February this year. Now, in his latest social media post, Vikram opened up about his time in Udaipur Central Jail and how his health deteriorated “in the biting cold of January.” In the long note posted on his Instagram handle, the filmmaker shared that three weeks into his incarceration, he woke up one night in Barrack No. 10 with “severe fever and uncontrollable shivering.” Despite wrapping himself in four blankets, he was shivering. The other inmates even helped him with more blankets. He then had a paracetamol, but the fever didn’t subside. Vikram continued, “The next morning I went to the prison hospital. They had no thermometer. They checked my oxygen and said I was fine. I told them they must be joking. I suffer from axial spondylarthritis, an autoimmune …

Indian LPG vessel ‘Jag Vikram’ set to reach Kandla after safe Hormuz passage

Indian LPG vessel ‘Jag Vikram’ set to reach Kandla after safe Hormuz passage

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The India-flagged LPG vessel Jag Vikram, carrying 20,400 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, is expected to arrive at Kandla port in Gujarat on April 14, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, reported ANI. The announcement was made during an inter-ministerial briefing, where officials highlighted the vessel’s safe transit through the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz amid easing geopolitical tensions in the region. First Indian Vessel After Ceasefire Breakthrough Additional Secretary Mukesh Mangal confirmed that Jag Vikram successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 11. The development is being seen as significant, as it marks the first Indian-flagged vessel to navigate the route following the recently announced 14-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran, reported ANI. The ceasefire has helped de-escalate tensions in the Gulf region, allowing the gradual restoration of vital maritime trade routes that are critical for global energy supplies. Vessel Carries 20,400 MT LPG With 24 Crew The vessel is transporting 20,400 metric tonnes of LPG and has 24 seafarers onboard. Officials reiterated that the journey has …

Chiyaan Vikram to collaborate with Iru Mugan director Anand Shankar for second time? Find out

Chiyaan Vikram to collaborate with Iru Mugan director Anand Shankar for second time? Find out

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After Veera Dheera Sooran in 2025, Chiyaan Vikram is yet to begin filming his next movie. While Chiyaan63 was announced with director Bodi Rajkumar, it now appears that the actor might collaborate once again with Iru Mugan director Anand Shankar. Chiyaan Vikram to reunite with director Bodi Rajkumar once again? According to online reports, Chiyaan Vikram is likely to work with director Anand Shankar once again. The upcoming movie is expected to be bankrolled by Sathya Jyothi Films, with musician Harris Jayaraj handling the music and background score. However, this remains unconfirmed, and an official update from the makers is still awaited. Vikram and Anand Shankar’s previous film, Iru Mugan, was a sci-fi action thriller that followed the story of an ex-RAW agent who sets out to track down a scientist who has created a hazardous drug capable of boosting adrenaline levels. With Nayanthara as the co-lead, Vikram appeared in dual roles as both the protagonist and antagonist. The film also featured Nithya Menen, Nassar, Thambi Ramaiah, Karunakaran, Riythvika, Jasper, and others in key roles. …