Prime Video announces September 11 premiere for Nikkhil Advani’s The Revolutionaries

Prime Video has announced September 11, 2026, as the worldwide premiere date for its upcoming Hindi Original series, The Revolutionaries. Directed and created by filmmaker Nikkhil Advani, the period drama is inspired by true events and explores the lesser-known stories of four revolutionaries who played a significant role in India’s freedom struggle.

Produced by Madhu Bhojwani and Monisha Advani under Emmay Entertainment, the series is based on Sanjeev Sanyal’s bestselling book Revolutionaries: The Other Story Of How India Won Its Freedom. The writing team includes Sanyuktha Chawla Shaikh, Akshita Wadhwana, Shobhit Narang and Rutvi Mehta.

 

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The series features Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf, Pratibha Ranta and Gurfateh Pirzada in the lead roles. Bam portrays Rash Behari Bose, Saraf plays Sachindra Nath Sanyal, Ranta essays Pratibha Lahiri, while Pirzada steps into the role of Bagha Jatin. Jason Shah, Paoli Dam and Tota Roy Chowdhury are also part of the cast in key roles.

 

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Set during the freedom movement, The Revolutionaries follows four young revolutionaries who challenge the British Empire and choose the path of armed resistance. Their journey explores themes of friendship, betrayal, sacrifice and the difficult choices made in the pursuit of justice, liberty and freedom.

Nikhil Madhok, Director and Head of SVOD Originals, Prime Video India, said, “India's freedom struggle remains one of the most extraordinary chapters in human history, filled with stories of courage and sacrifice that continue to resonate across generations.” He added that the series focuses on “four brave hearts” and their efforts to mobilize armed resistance against the British Empire.

Nikkhil Advani said, “What excited me most about The Revolutionaries was the opportunity to shine a light on the lesser-known heroes of pre-independence India.” He described the project as a character-driven action drama exploring rebellion, sacrifice, friendship and freedom.

Producers Madhu Bhojwani and Monisha Advani called the project “more than a series” and described it as a labour of love. The series will premiere in Hindi with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Bengali, along with English and other international-language subtitles. It will be available across India and more than 240 countries and territories on September 11.

Also Read : Nikkhil Advani praises the dedication of Bhuvan Bam; compares him to Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Akshay Kumar

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Batwara 1947 Box Office collection day 4: Did Sunny Deol-Preity Zinta's film PASS Monday test?

Batwara 1947 box office collection day 4: Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' has hit a major roadblock at the box office, with the Partition drama witnessing a sharp drop in collections on its first Monday.

The film opened with Rs 5.75 crore on Friday, according to Sacnilk. It picked up pace on Saturday, earning Rs 13.50 crore, but collections dropped to Rs 7.25 crore on Sunday, with the film also getting fewer shows.

The crucial Monday test proved even tougher for the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial. 'Batwara 1947' earned only Rs 2 crore on August 17, taking its four-day net collection in India to Rs 28.50 crore. Its gross collection currently stands at around Rs 33.95 crore. With a reported Monday drop of nearly 72%, the film is struggling to cross the Rs 30 crore mark in its opening four days.

About Batwara 1947

Produced by Aamir Khan and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, the period drama stars Sunny Deol as Sikandar Mirza, a Muslim man who moves to Pakistan from India following the Partition. The film also features Preity Zinta and Shabana Azmi. Despite receiving favourable reviews from critics, 'Batwara 1947' has not managed to attract audiences in the numbers expected.

Meanwhile, 'Awarapan 2' continues to perform strongly at the box office. The film earned Rs 9.25 crore on Monday, taking its four-day net collection to a reported Rs 91 crore in India. It is now steadily closing in on the Rs 100 crore milestone.

With 'Awarapan 2' maintaining its momentum, 'Batwara 1947' will need a significant turnaround in the coming days to recover from its disappointing start.

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Zoya Akhtar confirms Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sequel is in works

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has confirmed that work on a sequel to the 2011 hit Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is underway. The update comes as the film marks 15 years since its release and follows renewed excitement among fans after Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol and Farhan Akhtar reunited for a 2025 advertisement for Yas Island.

The trio’s reunion in the campaign brought back memories of their much-loved characters Arjun, Kabir and Imran. The commercial sparked speculation that the actors could be returning for Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2, with several fans even assuming that the advertisement was connected to an upcoming sequel.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter at the Monsoon Film Festival, Zoya addressed the possibility of revisiting the characters and confirmed that discussions are taking place. “We are on it,” she said. However, the filmmaker made it clear that the project is still being developed and that there is no certainty about what shape it will eventually take.

“We don’t know what will happen and what won’t… if we will get to a place where it feels correct, in catching up with these characters today. But it will be nice,” Zoya added.

She also recalled the strong reaction to the 2025 advertisement featuring Hrithik, Abhay and Farhan. “People thought it was a trailer,” she said. According to Zoya, fans initially celebrated the reunion, only to express their disappointment when they realised it was not a film teaser. “First, they were like, ‘YEAH!’ But then I got abused in my DMs saying, ‘This was not funny.'”

Zoya also responded to criticism that her films often focus on the “angst of posh people.” She said the criticism does not bother her and maintained that filmmakers should be able to tell stories about different kinds of people.

“It still comes up, but it does not bother me now,” she said. “These are stories and, as a filmmaker, I get to tell stories of all kinds of people.”

Released in 2011, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara starred Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin and Naseeruddin Shah. Shot across Spain, India and the United Kingdom, the film was reportedly made on a budget of Rs 45 crores and earned around Rs 153 crores worldwide.

Also Read : Zoya Akhtar’s Turtle Walker to release on Animal Planet as part of India: Epic Wild Stories documentary anthology

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Playground Season 5: Karan Kundrra takes HILARIOUS dig at Elvish Yadav after his heated clash with Tejasswi Prakash on MX Player show

Elvish Yadav and Tejasswi Prakash are Playground Season 5's rival mentors, and their frequent on-screen conflicts have garnered notice on social media. Tejasswi's boyfriend Karan Kundrra responded to their banter by sharing a video in which he appeared to make a funny jab at Elvish.

Karan on Elvish-Tejasswi's fight

In the video, Karan performs a Punjabi song. He states, "Kala doriyan, kunde naal adye ae oye. "Chhota devaran Bhabhi nal ladiaye oye."

Karan Kundrra is keeping the bhaichara above everything, saying, 'Chhota devar bhabhi ke saath lada hai.'

Karan's first reaction amid the ongoing controversy between Tejasswi Prakash and Elvish Yadav#ElvishYadav

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What was the matter about?

During a recent episode, Elvish and Tejasswi got into a furious disagreement about their respective teams. Elvish emphasised to his teammates that he would not want any member of his squad exchanged.

Tejasswi clapped back, "Kon chahega apni team me se koi jaye." During the heated exchange, Tejasswi told Elvish, "Main tumhari maa nahi jo tumhe sikhaungi." Elvish, however, assured his teammates, "Main tumhara bhai hoon, main tumhe sikhaunga."

Tejasswi's sarcastic take on Elvish

Tejasswi responded sarcastically, "Han sikhao, ki dusron ka ghar ja ke ujado." Hearing this, Elvish made a serious allegation against Tejasswi. Addressing his teammates, he said, "Darna nahi, she (Tejasswi) is biased from starting." Tejasswi immediately hit back, "Who the hell am I biased?"

Elvish then smiled and stated that everything was being filmed, and that he was concerned about what would happen to her next, implying the prospect of internet trolling. Tejasswi lashed out at him again, yelling, "I don't give a f***. I do not get terrified. Tu mujhe darane ki koshish kar raha hai-'Iske baad dekho kya hoga.'" She then made a snarky remark about Elvish, saying, "Main sirf likes aur comments se aaj tak yaha aayi hoon kya?"

About Playground Season 5

Playground Season 5 has three mentors: Elvish Yadav, Tejasswi Prakash, and Aarush Bhola. Elvish returns to the gaming reality program as a mentor, while Tejasswi and Aarush make their mentoring debuts.

The fifth season debuted on August 1, 2026, with new episodes released everyday at 12 p.m. on MX Player.

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EXCLUSIVE: Industry veterans join hands for Malamaal Weekly 2; Subhash Kale, Chandraprakash Jain announce MEGA collaboration

Bollywood Hungama was the first to confirm that work on the much-anticipated sequel to the iconic comedy Malamaal Weekly is in the works, with Amit Joshi of Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) fame signed as the director. In recent weeks, we have also made several exclusive reveals regarding the ensemble cast, confirming that Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Parineeti Chopra, Shilpa Shirodkar, Fardeen Khan, Mahesh Manjrekar and Elvish Yadav have come on board for this comic caper. Now, we bring you another massive trade scoop straight from the production desk.

Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learned that producer Subhash Kale, Founder of Camera Take Films and Vikrant Studio, has forged a strategic mega-association with veteran film financier and producer S Chandraprakash Jain of Sri Mishri Productions to mount Malamaal Weekly 2 on an unprecedented scale.

A source close to the development informed Bollywood Hungama, "Malamaal Weekly 2 is being mounted on a significantly larger and grander canvas compared to the original. The makers wanted a rock-solid production and financial backbone behind a project of this magnitude. Subhash Kale, who has proven his technical prowess on mega-blockbusters like Padmaavat (2018) and Stree (2018), has joined hands with trade titan S Chandraprakash Jain. Their coming together makes this one of the biggest commercial comedy setups in recent times."

S Chandraprakash Jain is a legendary name in the film trade, having financed over 1,800 feature films across South Indian and Hindi cinema, besides producing blockbusters like Thalapathy Vijay’s Thalaivaa (2013). On the other hand, Subhash Kale’s outfits – Camera Take Films and Vikrant Studio – have served as an integral pillar for high-end post-production, line production, and camera services across blockbuster hits like Padmaavat, Kedarnath (2018), Stree, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 (2022), and recent prominent films such as Shaitaan (2024) and Khel Khel Mein (2024).

The source added, "This association is unmatched in every sense. On one side, Subhash Kale brings advanced AI workflows, VFX, and top-tier post and line-production capabilities to the table; on the other hand, S Chandraprakash Jain brings decades of trade experience and a deep distribution network. The team is aiming for a spectacular theatrical release with high-grade production values."

Besides Malamaal Weekly 2, Subhash Kale’s banner is currently managing an impressive slate of high-profile projects, including The Confession (starring Nana Patekar), Bhagam Bhag 2 (starring Akshay Kumar), and the biopic of V Shantaram (starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Tamannaah Bhatia).

With a power-packed ensemble cast featuring Paresh Rawal, Raveena Tandon, Parineeti Chopra, Shilpa Shirodkar, and Elvish Yadav, combined with this formidable partnership between Camera Take Films and Sri Mishri Productions, Malamaal Weekly 2 has firmly positioned itself as one of the most eagerly anticipated films of the year.

Also Read: Malamaal Weekly 2 EXCLUSIVE: Riteish Deshmukh, Elvish Yadav, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav locked in leads, shoot begins in November

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Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff under legal TROUBLE? FDA issues notice to actors for appearing in Vimal Elaichi ad

Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have come under the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) radar over their appearance in a 'Vimal Elaichi' advertisement, according to Free Press Journal. The regulator has questioned whether the campaign could amount to surrogate or indirect promotion of pan masala and tobacco products.

SRK, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff get 15 days to respond

The FDA has issued show-cause notices to the three actors, asking them to explain their association with the advertisement within 15 days. They have also been asked to submit documents detailing the checks and due diligence carried out before they agreed to endorse the product.

The regulator has directed the actors to stop participating in the advertisement and remove promotional material related to it from their official social media accounts, websites and other digital platforms under their control.

The notices seek details of the actors' endorsement agreements, campaign briefs, payments, product information, advertising agencies and the company behind the brand. They have also been asked to specify where the advertisement was published or broadcast, including television channels, digital platforms and social media, as well as the duration of the campaign.

FDA raises questions over Vimal Elaichi ad

At the centre of the FDA's concerns is whether Vimal Elaichi is being marketed as an independent product or is functioning as a brand extension for Vimal pan masala or tobacco products.

The regulator has specifically questioned the use of the 'Vimal' name, logo, presentation and overall brand identity. According to the notices, these elements could potentially create an association with pan masala in the minds of consumers.

When was the complaint filed?

Abhay Pandey, president of the All Foods and Drugs License Holders Association, said his organisation had complained to the FDA about the advertisement around one-and-a-half months ago.

"I am happy that the FDA has issued a notice against them," Pandey said.

The FDA has also sought details of the due diligence carried out by the actors and their agencies before entering into the endorsement agreements. They have been asked to provide information about the product, the alleged brand extension, the advertising campaign and their commercial arrangements with the advertiser.

Actors have not been declared guilty

The notices do not mean that Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn or Tiger Shroff have been found guilty of any violation. The FDA has raised prima facie concerns and has given the actors an opportunity to respond, explain their involvement and submit relevant documents before any further action is considered.

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Awarapan 2 Box Office collection day 3: Emraan Hashmi's film RACES past Rs 80 crore in opening weekend

Awarapan 2 box office collection day 3: Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has had a strong opening weekend at the box office. The sequel to the 2007 cult favourite benefited from the Independence Day holiday and the renewed popularity of the original film's music, delivering impressive numbers in its first three days. Interestingly, Awarapan 2 has already surpassed the lifetime collection of the first film within its opening day, underlining the strong anticipation surrounding the sequel.

Awarapan 2 box office collection day 3

According to Sacnilk, Awarapan 2 earned Rs 26 crore net in India on its first Sunday. The film had collected Rs 33.75 crore on Saturday, which was a 55% jump from its Rs 22 crore opening on Friday.

The film's Day 2 growth was also supported by an increase in the number of shows. While Awarapan 2 had 9,033 shows on Day 1, the number increased to 10,496 on Saturday. On Sunday, the number of shows came down to 9,403, coinciding with the drop in collections. With Sunday's earnings, the film's total India net collection has reached Rs 81.75 crore after three days.

Awarapan 2 vs Batwara 1947

Awarapan 2 has opened up a significant lead over Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947, which released alongside it. Batwara 1947 earned Rs 7.25 crore on Day 3, taking its total collection to Rs 26.50 crore. In comparison, Awarapan 2 has already crossed the Rs 80 crore mark in just three days.

The real test for Emraan Hashmi's film will now come on Monday. Its Day 4 performance will indicate whether it can maintain its strong momentum once the holiday weekend ends.

Is Awarapan 2 already a hit?

According to reports, Awarapan 2 has been made on a budget of around Rs 45 crore. With Rs 81.75 crore in India net collections during its opening weekend, the film has already recovered its reported production cost at the box office.

However, calling it a theatrical hit purely based on gross collections can be premature, as distributor share, taxes and other costs also factor into a film's profitability. Nevertheless, the sequel has clearly enjoyed a strong start and appears to be delivering a healthy return on investment.

About Awarapan 2

Awarapan 2 brings back Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit and stars Disha Patani as Zara, Shabana Azmi as Nafisa and Suvinder Vicky as Jaideep. Vijayant Kohli, Atul Kumar, Aniruddh Rawal and Puran Gabbi are also part of the cast. Nitin Kakkar has directed the sequel, while Mohit Suri helmed the original Awarapan. The film is produced by Vishesh Films.

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Ranveer Singh starrer end-of-the-world action thriller Pralay, directed by Jai Mehta, goes on floors in Mumbai

Headlined by Ranveer Singh, Pralay the ambitious new end-of-the-world action thriller, has officially gone on floors in Mumbai, marking the commencement of filming on one of the most keenly-awaited films.

The film marks Ranveer Singh’s next major motion picture release following Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar The Revenge, which emerged as the highest-grossing film of all time. With Pralay, the actor once again ventures into an unexplored cinematic landscape that is new and disruptive. Ranveer not only headlines the film but also serves as a producer, taking on a story that demands both physical intensity and emotional conviction.

For Ananya Birla, Pralay, a Birla Studios production, reflects her ambition to push the landscape of cinema as a creative catalyst who is looking to collaborate with the modern game-changers in India. For Hansal Mehta and Sahil Saigal’s True Story Films, it reflects a belief in creating disruption through content.

Pralay stars Lokah breakout actress Kalyani Priyadarshan in a pivotal role, further bringing together an exciting new generation of talent.

Bringing together an ensemble of creative and technical talent from India and around the world, Pralay is directed by Jai Mehta, whose work on Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, which he co-directed with Hansal Mehta, and Lootere has earned widespread acclaim. The film plunges audiences into a relentless odyssey, unfolding against the terrifying possibility of an end-of-the-world catastrophe.

Set against the unmistakable pulse and landscape of Mumbai, Pralay is an original story that seeks to marry breathtaking spectacle with a deeply human emotional core. At its heart is a journey of survival, courage and the instinct to fight for what matters most when the world as you know it begins to collapse.

The film is being shot at live locations in and around Mumbai, as the makers embrace the physicality and unpredictability of real-world environments. This approach brings heightened scale, texture and realism to a world on the brink of annihilation.

Pralay had been in highly technical and intensive pre-production for several months. It’s unprecedented mounting has already earned it the distinction of being one of the most talked about and highly anticipated projects coming out of Indian cinema in current times.

Also Read: Farhan Akhtar takes a dig at Ranveer Singh over Don 3 exit? says “It was a month away from filming, which seems to be a pattern nowadays”

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