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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dhamaal 4: This actress is going to return to join Ajay Devgn-starrer
The Dhamaal franchise is known for turning chaos into comedy gold, and now it is officially levelling up. Esha Gupta, who made a blink-and-miss but memorable cameo in Total Dhamaal (aka Dhamaal 3), is back for round four. This time, her role is rumoured to be way more substantial, and honestly, we are so here for it. Esha Gupta's comeback is the sparkle we didn't know we needed Director Indra Kumar spilled the beans, confirming her comeback and calling her both 'a great actor and a fantastic person.' According to sources close to the production, her character will bring an extra punch of glam and plot-twisting sass to the already over-the-top ride that Dhamaal 4 is shaping up to be. While the storyline is tightly under wraps (classic Dhamaal), we do know that filming is in full swing. After wrapping up a picturesque schedule at Malshej Ghat in Maharashtra, the team has now shifted the madness to Mumbai. Ajay Devgn and other cast members gave fans a peek behind the scenes with some squad selfies on Insta, captioned: 'The madness is BACK!' The vibe? Pure chaos, vintage Dhamaal energy, and a sprinkle of 2026-style masala. Ajay Devgn & Esha Gupta reunite in Dhamaal 4 — this time with real chemistry, not just a cameo! With the OG gang back, wild chases, and full-blown comedy chaos, Indra Kumar's next promises big laughs and bigger mayhem in 2026. The star-studded lineup of Dhamaal 4 Joining Ajay Devgn in this joyride are the familiar faces who made the franchise iconic: Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra, and Jaaved Jaaferi. But wait, the cast does not stop there. Also on board: Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, Upendra Limaye, Vijay Patkar, and Ravi Kishan. And if that was not enough to raise your eyebrow, hold on, Madhuri Dixit is also rumoured to have a pivotal role. When asked last year, she played coy, teasing fans by saying that while nothing was confirmed yet, she would be the first to spill the beans once it was. With a release locked for Eid 2026, Dhamaal 4 is already making noise, and with Esha Gupta's return? The chaos just got classy.
News18
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Dhamaal 4: Esha Gupta Joins Ajay Devgn And Team In Hilarious Franchise Comeback
Last Updated: Esha Gupta is all set to return in Dhamaal 4, joining Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh and Arshad Warsi in the next chapter of the blockbuster comedy franchise. The madness is officially back! After delivering three laugh-out-loud hits, the makers of the Dhamaal franchise are rolling full steam ahead with the fourth installment—and this time, they're bringing back a familiar face to up the glam quotient. Esha Gupta, who made a memorable cameo as Prachi in Total Dhamaal (Dhamaal 3), is set to return for Dhamaal 4. While her role in the previous film was brief, buzz has it that she'll have a meatier part this time around, promising both laughs and allure in equal measure. Confirming the news, director Indra Kumar shared his excitement in a recent interview with IANS. 'We are really happy that Esha Gupta is back in Dhamaal 4, as she was also a part of our franchise Dhamaal 3. She's a great actor and a fantastic person. Working with her is always a pleasure," he said. Currently, the cast and crew are busy filming the Mumbai schedule, having just wrapped an earlier leg in the scenic Malshej Ghat. Taking to social media, Ajay Devgn and other cast members shared behind-the-scenes snaps and a cheerful update: 'The madness is BACK! #Dhamaal4 kicks off with a bang — Malshej Ghat schedule wrapped, Mumbai schedule rolling! Let the laughter riot begin!" With Esha Gupta back in the fold and an even bigger canvas to play on, Dhamaal 4 is shaping up to be a mega entertainer. Joining her are franchise regulars and comedy veterans Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra, Jaaved Jaaferi, along with fresh faces like Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, and Upendra Limaye. Veteran stars Vijay Patkar and Ravi Kishan also return to round out the ensemble. And that's not all. Madhuri Dixit, too, is expected to feature in a pivotal role. In a cryptic statement last year to Pinkvilla, she teased, 'Well, I cannot talk about it right now, because even I don't know what's happening. But as soon as things conspire and happen, I will let you know." Dhamaal 4 is slated for an Eid 2026 theatrical release, and if the early excitement is anything to go by, fans are in for another high-octane joyride filled with mischief, mishaps, and massive laughs. First Published:
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First Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
'Housefull 5': Akshay Kumar's vulgar, offensive, unfunny film is the embodiment of everything wrong with Bollywood comedies today
Unlike comedies like Baadshah and Dhamaal, Housefull 5 is unable to strike the balance between carefully crafting a deliciously bizarre plot and then winking at it with all glee read more Once upon a time in Bollywood, filmmaker Sajid Khan envisioned a franchise called Housefull along with his friends Sajid Nadiadwala, Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Chunky Panday. It was anything but a classic or a memorable film but its commercial success made way for Housefull 2 and before we could blink or breathe, came June 6, 2025, and we now have Housefull 5 playing in the cinemas in two versions with three hours, two killers, and one disaster. Incoherence was always this franchise's forte but not innuendo. It's appalling sexual jokes and bad innuendo flow like stale wine throughout the running time. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The three men have done pretty solid comedy in the past (Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, and Abhishek Bachchan). What about the ladies of Housefull? Purely for screen presence and skin show. There are disconnected and discomforting jokes about bodies and the number 69 that suggest Milap Zaveri wanted to make Masti 4 out of this but Tarun Mansukhani won the race by having a smoother and faster drive (no puns here). The decision to cast 19 actors in one film and weave a murder mystery around it feels more banal than brave. All of them are stuck on a crisis and a cruise so there's no running away. There's no running away from the staleness of the enterprise and the asinine assault on the brain cells due to the humourless gags that keep popping up either. Unlike comedies like Baadshah and Dhamaal, Housefull 5 is unable to strike the balance between carefully crafting a deliciously bizarre plot and then winking at it with all glee. The leading man Kumar and his vein popping mannerisms and preposterously revealing jokes are bordering on being exaggerated and excruciating. The effortlessness of Garam Masala and the recent Khel Khel Mein lacks here purely because of Farhad Samji's shockingly inept writing. And then there's the always reliable Riteish Deshmukh, and the perpetually self deprecating Chunky Panday, but the essence of their otherwise entertaining characters has been mercilessly snatched away. Which then brings us to two more key characters from the film- Shreyas Talpade and Chitrangda Singh. They both complete 20 years in the industry this year and had two of the greatest debuts for a Hindi film actor with the remarkable and rousing Iqbal and Hazaaron Khwahishen Aisi. Here, both the actors have tried their best to surrender to the blind vision of the makers. Chitrangda has a solid screen presence and if given a chance to sink her teeth into a role that contains a of flesh, she can chew it with all grin. Ditto for Talpade, an untapped and unexplored talent after a stunning and sensational turn right with his first moniker. And and and, Jackie Shroff and Sanjay Dutt return to the big screen together with purposely dim-witted characters to evoke a sense of nostalgia and excitement. The Khalnayak background music swells to crescendo as if forcing the audiences to go back to 1993, even if we fail to recollect anything from that film except for the background music. The only actor who succeeds in at least putting a smile to your face is Nana Patekar, who laughs the least in this moronic mess. At least someone in this giant of a misfire realized what was coming, and that comedy is serious business. Now on to Housefull 6, box-office be damned! STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
India.com
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Bollywood's villain Sadashiv Amarapurkar's daughter, is now a known face in film industry, her name is…
Actor Sadashiv Amarapurkar may no longer be in this world, but the mark he has left as an actor in the cinema world is unmatched. Sadashiv was unmatched, especially in negative roles, and he was a big name in the film world as a villain. But do you know that he also has a daughter, whose name is Rima Sadashiv Amarapurkar. Reema is carrying forward her father's legacy in the film industry. Although she has no connection with the acting world, she is still active in the industry. Let's find out how in this article. Meet Rima, daughter of Sadashiv Amarapurkar In 1973, Sadashiv Amarapurkar married Sunanda Karmarkar. A few years later, a daughter named Rima was born in their family. After a great acting career, Sadashiv Amarapurkar passed away in 2014. However, as a star kid, Reema started her career as an off-camera assistant director before this. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rima SA (@rimaamarapurkar) Yes, Rima Amarapurkar is not an actress but is making her father's name shine in the field of direction. She has taken important roles off-camera in many popular Hindi movies. Let's know about some of Reema's popular movies- Baabul (2006), Assistant Director, Dhamaal (2007), Assistant Director, Ara Ara Aaba Aata Teri Thamba (2008), Director However, after this, her career in the film industry did not last long. But she tried to carry forward her legacy with great skill. Especially after Sadashiv's death, Rima has also taken care of her mother and family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rima SA (@rimaamarapurkar) After completing her responsibilities as a filmmaker in Hindi and Marathi cinema, Rima Amarapurkar now runs a podcast on a YouTube channel named MU. PO. Manoranjan. She has 13.5k subscribers on this channel and is seen doing podcasts with various celebrities from the film world.
Pink Villa
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Raid 2 Box Office Early Estimate Day 22: Ajay Devgn's film eyes Rs 1.25 crore as it completes 3 weeks
Raid 2 Box Office Early Estimate Day 22: Raid 2, which has been running in theaters for three weeks, is all set to add another feather to its cap today. The Raid sequel, helmed by Raj Kumar Gupta, will enter the Rs 150 crore club at the box office. As far as day-wise business is concerned, the crime drama starring Ajay Devgn looks to net Rs 1.25 crore today. Released on May 1, 2025, Raid 2 has been a top Bollywood performer at the box office since its release. Early estimates suggest that the Ajay Devgn starrer will earn in the range of Rs 1.25 crore on the third Thursday. While there is a slight routine drop, the current trajectory won't affect the good hold that it has been maintaining so far. It will enter the fourth weekend of its theatrical run tomorrow. Raid 2 collected a total business of Rs 148.8 crore net in the last 21 days. It will now surpass the Rs 150 crore mark at the box office. Meanwhile, Raid 2 will outperform the lifetime business of Devgn's 2019 film, Total Dhamaal, today. The third installment of the Dhamaal series earned Rs 150 crore in its full run. This is to note that Ajay Devgn's last release as a lead, Singham Again, achieved this feat within six days of its release in 2024. Now, all eyes are on how Raid 2 will perform amid the arrivals of Bhool Chuk Maaf, Kapkapiii, and Kesari Veer during the weekend. It will also welcome the Hollywood release, Lilo & Stitch, in India on Friday. Also starring Riteish Deshmukh, Vaani Kapoor, and Saurabh Shukla, the crime thriller is already running parallel to Kesari 2, Mission Impossible 8, and Final Destination: Bloodlines. Raid 2 in theaters Raid 2 is running in theaters near you. Have you booked the tickets for the Ajay Devgn and Riteish Deshmukh starrer yet? 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.
