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Hans India
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Ajay Devgn on casting Kajol in ‘Maa': The role demanded her strength
At the trailer launch of the upcoming mythological horror Maa, Ajay Devgn revealed the reason behind casting his wife, Kajol, in a role unlike any before—not just as the lead actor but also as the producer. The film, set in the occult universe of Shaitaan, delves into a mother's spiritual and supernatural struggle to save her child from demonic forces haunting an ancient haveli. Speaking at the event in Mumbai, Devgn highlighted the emotional weight the story carries and why Kajol was a natural choice. 'The character of the mother was so strong, who else could we imagine in the role but her?' he said. He further added, 'It wasn't just about casting my wife. This was about finding someone who could carry the emotional and psychological intensity the role demanded. Kajol brings that naturally.' Directed by Vishal Furia, Maa marks Kajol's debut in the horror genre and expands the eerie cinematic universe first explored in Shaitaan. The film blends mythology and terror as a mother, guided by divine energies, confronts evil to protect her child—presenting a powerful tale of maternal instinct turned into supernatural force. With haunting visuals and emotionally charged storytelling, Maa aims to strike a deep chord with audiences across languages. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Bengali on June 27, 2025, the film is not just a genre thriller but a cinematic ode to motherhood, belief, and inner strength. Backed by Ajay Devgn and fronted by Kajol, Maa promises to be a compelling mix of horror, heart, and heroism.
Pink Villa
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: 2026 release calendar gets packed; Hindi, Telugu, Marathi, Kannada, and Hollywood films block festive dates
While we are still in the middle of 2025, the release calendar for 2026 looks exciting already, as films from across industries – Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Tamil, and Hollywood – have blocked major festive and holiday dates of the year. The year begins with a bang with the release of the Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty starrer Border 2 on the Republic Day weekend, followed by the Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday led rom-com Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri on Valentines Day. The Eid weekend will see a clash between two feature films. The date is blocked by the Yash-led Toxic and the Ajay Devgn comic franchise, Dhamaal 4. That's not all, Love And War too is announced for the same window, but sources confirm that the film is delayed and will now be aiming at a mid-2026 release. The Good Friday weekend could see a clash between the Priyadarshan-directed Bhooth Bangla ft. Akshay Kumar and the sequel to Awarapan starring Emraan Hashmi. Just a week later, David Dhawan makes his comeback to the big screen with Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, and Mrunal Thakur led Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, which co-incides with the mid-week holiday of Ambedkar Jayanti. The Maharashtra/Labour Day date is blocked by Riteish Deshmukh's ambitious Raja Shivaji, whereas NTR Jr's combo with Prashanth Neel will debut on the big screen on June 25. Hollywood releases will dominate the month of July as Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey and Spiderman: Brand New Day will see a release on July 17 and July 24 respectively. The Independence Day weekend at the moment is blocked by the Kartik Aaryan-led Nagzilla, and there is a strong buzz about the arrival of Rajinikanth starrer Jailer 2 on the same day. The Gandhi Jayanti weekend will see the release of Drishyam 3 starring Ajay Devgn in the lead, whereas the Diwali period marks the arrival of the most awaited Ramayana: Part One. Cut to Christmas period, and it will see the arrival of the much in the news, Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, followed by the Rajkumar Hirani directed Dadasaheb Phalke biopic with Aamir Khan in the titular role. The Amar Kaushik directorial Mahavatar is also announced for a Christmas 2026 release, but there is a possibility for a delay in the release of this epic. Apart from the aforementioned films, many more from the fraternity are still to get a release date. After URI, Aditya Dhar returns with Dhurandar starring Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshay Khanna, Arjun Rampal and R Madhavan. The film shoot is expected to wrap up by July and the makers are aiming to release in first quarter of 2026. Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand's reunion on King is also looking to release in 2026, but is still to get a date. It was targeting to arrive on October 2, but a clash with Drishyam 3 seems unlikely. Salman Khan and Apoorva Lakhia's next on Galwan Valley Clash will also hit the marque in the second half of 2026, but the date of arrival is yet undecided. A couple of films starring Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn will also be aiming at a release in 2026, but there is no clarity on the period of release. Prabhas too will have a release in the form of Fauji, in the second half of 2026. It's a packed year, and if all the films land as well as expected, we are headed to see a historic result at the cinemas in 2026. Check out the tentative 2026 release calendar below Dhurandhar: January 2026 Border 2: 23 January, 2026 (Republic Day Weekend) Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri: 13 February, 2026 (Valentines Day Weekend) Cocktail 2: To Be Decided Mardaani 3: 27 February, 2026 (Holi) Toxic: 19 March, 2026 (Eid Weekend) Total Dhamaal: March, 2026 (Eid Weekend) Peddi: 27 March, 2026 Bhoot Bangla: 02 April, 2026 (Good Friday) Awarapan 2: 03 April, 2026 (Good Friday) Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai: 10 April, 2026 (Ambedkar Jayanti) Raja Shivaji: 01 May, 2026 (Labour Day/Maharashtra Day) Vvan: 15 May, 2026 Love & War: To Be Decided Dragon: 25, June 2026. Ranger: To Be Decided Salman Khan's Next: To Be Decided The Odyssey: 17 July, 2026 Spider-Man: Brand New Day: 24 July, 2026 Fauji: To Be Decided Jailer 2: 14 August, 2026 (Independence Day Weekend) Nagzilla: 14 August, 2026 (Independence Day Weekend) King: To Be Decided Drishyam 3: 02 October, 2026 (Gandhi Jayanti) Ramayana: Part 1: 06 November, 2026 (Diwali Weekend) Chamunda: 04 December, 2026 Avengers: Doomsday: 18 December, 2026 Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic: 25 December, 2026 (Christmas Weekend) Mahavatar: 25 December, 2026 (Christmas Weekend)
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ajay Devgn dubbed Karate Kid: Legends takes a decent start of Rs 1.6 crore at the Box Office
Karate Kid: Legends, featuring Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang, debuted in India with a respectable opening, earning Rs 1.6 crore. The Hindi version benefited from Ajay Devgn and his son Yug's dubbing contributions, matching the English version's earnings. The film's success is attributed to franchise nostalgia, Chan's popularity, and the Devgn's involvement, potentially leading to sustained performance. The much-anticipated Karate Kid: Legends, starring martial arts legend Jackie Chan , original Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio , and rising actor Ben Wang , opened in Indian cinemas this weekend and has managed to take a respectable start at the box office. What added a unique Bollywood connection to the Hollywood action-drama was Ajay Devgn lending his voice for the Hindi dubbed version, alongside his son Yug Devgn, marking the young star kid's dubbing debut. On its opening day, Karate Kid: Legends collected Rs 1.6 crore nett across all languages in India. The Hindi version contributed Rs 65 lakh to the total, matching the English version's numbers, which also stood at Rs 65 lakh. The Tamil and Telugu versions added Rs 15 lakh each , reflecting the film's fair acceptance in the southern markets. The film's decent opening can be credited to the nostalgia associated with the Karate Kid franchise, the evergreen popularity of Jackie Chan, and the curiosity factor around the father-son Devgn duo dubbing for the Hindi release. Ajay Devgn, known for his intense voice and commanding screen presence, dubbed for Jackie Chan's character, while Yug gave his voice to Ben Wang, creating a buzz among fans and industry insiders alike. Trade believe that the film's word of mouth and the family-friendly appeal might help it maintain steady footfalls over the weekend. With no major Bollywood release clashing, Karate Kid: Legends has the opportunity to grow through positive audience feedback and nostalgia-driven walk-ins. The association of a Bollywood superstar like Ajay Devgn with a global franchise has also widened the film's reach, especially in the Hindi-speaking belt. The novelty of hearing Ajay and Yug Devgn together in a Hollywood action-drama has been highlighted in promotions, and early audience reactions suggest this has added to the film's charm. If the momentum holds, Karate Kid: Legends could turn out to be one of the better-performing dubbed Hollywood releases this season. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Raid 2 Box Office Day 30: Ajay Devgn starrer thriller adds Rs 40 lakh on 5th Friday, targets Rs 160 crore finish
Raid 2, directed by Rajkumar Gupta and starring Ajay Devgn, Vaani Kapoor, and Riteish Deshmukh in the key roles, is heading towards an end at the box office. The movie enjoyed a solid theatrical run for the straight four weeks and has now entered its final legs. Raid 2 adds Rs 40 lakh to the tally on Day 30, Cume reaches Rs 157 crore Bankrolled by Panorama Studios and T-Series Films, Raid 2 kickstarted its box office journey with Rs 19 crore on Day 1. The movie witnessed a superlative box office trend and smashed the Rs 100 crore mark in its second weekend. Despite facing a dent from the new releases- Mission: Impossible 8, Final Destination: Bloodlines, and Bhool Chuk Maaf - it continues to lure the audience. The thriller drama stormed past the Rs 150 crore mark in its third week and is now about to wind up its theatrical run somewhere around Rs 160 crore net mark. As per estimates, the Ajay Devgn starrer added Rs 40 lakh to the tally on the fifth Friday, taking the total cume of 30 days to Rs 157.20 crore net in India. The movie will stick to the cinemas for one more week until the arrival of Housefull 5 in cinemas. Box office collection of Raid 2 so far at the Indian box office Day/Week Net India Collection Extended Week 1 Rs 92.75 crore Week 2 Rs 38.85 crore Day 16 Rs 2.75 crore Day 17 Rs 4.25 crore Day 18 Rs 5.50 crore Day 19 Rs 1.65 crore Day 20 Rs 2 crore Day 21 Rs 1.50 crore Day 22 Rs 1.35 crore Day 23 Rs 0.80 crore Day 24 Rs 1.50 crore Day 25 Rs 1.75 crore Day 26 Rs 0.55 crore Day 27 Rs 0.65 crore Day 28 Rs 0.50 crore Day 29 Rs 0.45 crore Day 30 Rs 0.40 crore (est.) Total Rs 157.20 crore Raid 2 is in theaters now Raid 2 is playing in theaters near you. You can book your tickets from the online web portals or at the counter. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates. Disclaimer: The box office figures are compiled from various sources and our research. The figures can be approximate, and Pinkvilla does not make any claims about the authenticity of the data. However, they are adequately indicative of the box-office performance of the films in question.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Drishyam 3 release date announced in BSE filing, Ajay Devgn to return as Vijay Salgaonkar in 2026 crime thriller
Ajay Devgn will return as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3, the next installment in the popular crime thriller franchise. A formal disclosure submitted to the Bombay Stock Exchange by Panorama Studios has revealed that the film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 2, 2026. While an official announcement from the makers is still awaited, the regulatory document has already caught public attention online. Production confirmed via stock exchange filing The confirmation came through an official letter from Panorama Studios to the Bombay Stock Exchange under Regulation 30 of SEBI's Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements. The filing was made public on May 29, 2025, and later went viral on May 30. It stated that the company has entered into a production agreement with Digital 18 Media Private Limited for the making of Drishyam 3. 'We are pleased to inform you that the company has entered into a Production Agreement with M/S. Digital 18 Media Private Limited, for the production of a Hindi feature film titled 'Drishyam 3,' starring Mr. Ajay Devgn and others, directed by Mr. Abhishek Pathak,' the official letter mentioned. Abhishek Pathak returns as director Abhishek Pathak, who directed Drishyam 2, will return to helm the third installment as well. The collaboration between Panorama Studios and Digital 18 Media continues with the third film, building on the commercial and critical success of the previous entries. The Drishyam franchise began in 2015, followed by Drishyam 2 in 2022. The second part starred Ajay Devgn alongside Shriya Saran, Tabu, Akshaye Khanna, and Ishita Dutta. #Drishyam3 coming 🔥#AjayDevgn 💥 October 2 release date aligns with franchise's storyline The chosen release date—October 2—is significant for fans familiar with the franchise. The storyline of Drishyam has always included Gandhi Jayanti as a key plot reference, making the 2026 date a thematic continuation. Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn is also gearing up for his next release, De De Pyaar De 2, which co-stars R. Madhavan and Rakul Preet Singh. No break between announcements and action With the production announcement already submitted as part of legal disclosure obligations, it is clear that the groundwork for Drishyam 3 is well underway. The combination of returning cast, thematic continuity, and strategic release timing has already generated significant anticipation.
