Ramayana Update: Namit Malhotra announces ‘Rama’ glimpse release date on Hanuman Jayanti; global fan reveal planned

The upcoming cinematic adaptation of the Ramayana continues to build momentum as producer Namit Malhotra confirmed a major update regarding the film’s promotional rollout. The first glimpse titled ‘Rama’ is set to be unveiled on April 2, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, and will be marked by a grand global reveal for fans.

The announcement came as Malhotra shared a note on social media on the occasion of Ram Navami, on Friday, March 27, offering insight into the vision and effort behind the ambitious project. In his message, he wished everyone and said, “Shubh Rama Navami. This is a story that belongs to all of us, and every step we take has been guided by a deep sense of responsibility, devotion, and care to bring our very own Ramayana to life in its truest spirit and scale with utmost sincerity. we look forward to sharing the next glimpse, ‘Rama’ On 2nd April, On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, as we begin to showcase all these years of our effort through a grand world reveal with fans, celebrating this moment across the world. Thank you for your love, faith, and patience. Namit Malhotra”.

 

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Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is envisioned as a large-scale, two-part cinematic spectacle mounted with global collaboration. Set about 5000 years ago, the project aims to blend advanced technology with immersive storytelling, positioning itself as a visually grand yet emotionally resonant retelling of the ancient epic.

The film has already generated significant buzz following its initial reveal, which included a multi-city launch in India and a prominent showcase at Times Square. With the upcoming ‘Rama’ glimpse, the makers are expanding the scale further by turning the reveal into a worldwide fan-driven celebration.

Featuring an ensemble cast, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.

Backed by Prime Focus Studios in association with the eight-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the film is slated for a worldwide IMAX release. The first part is scheduled to arrive during Diwali 2026, followed by the second instalment in Diwali 2027.

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Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office collection day 8: Pawan Kalyan-Raashii Khanna's film sees weekday DIP, eyes Rs 100 crore mark globally

Ustaad Bhagat Singh Box Office Collection Day 8: Ustaad Bhagat Singh is still running in theatres, but its pace has clearly slowed down during the weekdays. The film started off well over its opening weekend, drawing strong crowds, but collections began to drop steadily once the weekdays began. After earning 9.10 crore on Day 3 and 7.50 crore on Day 4, the film saw a sharp dip on Monday. Day 5 brought in 2.50 crore, followed by 1.75 crore on Tuesday. By Day 7, the numbers had fallen further to around 1.14 crore, showing the usual weekday slowdown that many films experience after an initial surge.

Ustaad Bhagat Singh box office collection day 8

So far, the film has collected 65.74 crore in India (net). Its total India gross stands at 77.36 crore, while overseas collections have added another 10.72 crore. This takes the film's worldwide total to 88.08 crore. Despite the slowdown, the film is now close to the 100 crore mark globally. Whether it can cross that milestone will depend largely on how it performs over the upcoming weekend. A strong jump in collections could help it get there, but it will need better footfall compared to the weekdays.

About Ustaad Bhagat Singh

The film stars Pawan Kalyan and Raashii Khanna, and their presence helped pull in audiences during the initial days. However, like many releases, sustaining that momentum beyond the first few days has been a challenge.

For comparison, Pawan Kalyan's previous film OG performed exceptionally well at the box office and was considered a major success. That film was directed by Sujeeth, who is also known for his work on Saaho.

At this stage, Ustaad Bhagat Singh is holding steady but will need a strong weekend boost to pick up pace again. The next few days will be crucial in deciding whether it can reach the 100 crore milestone and improve its overall box office standing.

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Dhurandhar 2 Box Office collection day 8: Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar's movie earns Rs 674 crore, BEATS Stree 2 and Chhaava

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 8: Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has completed its first week at the box office and continues to perform strongly, even as it enters its second week. On Day 8, however, the number of shows across India dropped sharply. The film went from over 20,000 shows on Wednesday to just around 4,400 on Thursday- a steep 78% reduction. Despite this, it still managed to earn 49.70 crore on its eighth day, showing that audience interest remains solid.

Dhurandhar 2 box office collection day 8

So far, the film's total India gross collection stands at 805.32 crore, while the India net collection has reached 674.17 crore. These numbers make it one of the biggest performers in recent times.

Delhi theatre occupancy

The film continues to attract audiences in Delhi through its evening performances. The premium cinemas experience full capacity as their multiple screenings reach complete sellout before showtime. The elevated ticket costs at these upscale theaters demonstrate their exceptional demand for entry.

The film also got a boost from the Ram Navami holiday in many regions. Morning shows on Thursday recorded around 25% occupancy, which is considered a good number for a weekday, and collections picked up as the day progressed.

Dhurandhar 2 beats Stree 2 and Chhaava

With its current performance, Dhurandhar 2 has already crossed the lifetime India collections of Stree 2 and Chhaava. It is now closing in on Jawan, starring Shah Rukh Khan, which remains one of the top-grossing films in India.

The film had a powerful start when it released on March 19. The movie generated 43 crore from its paid previews which was followed by a substantial opening day earnings of 102.55 crore. Day 2 collections experienced a minor decline but the movie reached 100 crore on both Saturday and Sunday because of high occupancy rates during that time.

Overall, even with fewer shows in its second week, Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is holding steady and looks set for a long run at the box office.

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SHOCKING: Despite tough negotiations, Project Hail Mary secures shows in ONLY 6 out of 34 IMAX screens in India; efforts underway to increase showcasing

Yesterday morning, Bollywood Hungama reported that Project Hail Mary is struggling to secure screens in IMAX properties in India. Dhurandhar The Revenge was released in an IMAX version on Thursday, March 19, in the country, and due to its historic performance, it was expected that both films would share shows in IMAX. In a shocking turn of events, that hasn’t happened in most IMAX screens. As of 8:00 am on March 26, only six out of 34 IMAX theatres in the country are playing Project Hail Mary. The anger among the fans of the Hollywood film is quite visible on social media.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Project Hail Mary is filmed for IMAX and hence for many moviegoers, it is a must-watch in the IMAX theatres. Issues over screen-sharing are very common and it was expected that they would get resolved on the night of Wednesday, March 25. Sadly, that didn’t happen as the studio backing Dhurandhar The Revenge refused to let go of the shows in IMAX. Finally, late at night, Sony Pictures managed to secure 6 shows in 6 different screens in the country.”

An industry insider, on condition of anonymity, told us, “I was checking the booking app every 15 minutes as I was desperate to book tickets in IMAX and I knew that the moment the bookings would commence, all the best seats would be grabbed by other enthusiastic fans. However, this is not how it should be – there should be some clarity and some confirmation in advance, especially for a film shot in IMAX.”

At present, the six IMAX theatres in India that are playing Project Hail Mary are Maison Inox BKC in Mumbai, Cinepolis Seawoods in Navi Mumbai, Inox Megaplex Wakad and Cinepolis Nexus in Pune, Inox South City in Kolkata and Broadway Cinemas in Coimbatore. No show has been allotted yet in the 7 screens in Delhi-NCR.

Meanwhile, there’s hope that Project Hail Mary’s shows will increase as theatres like Cinepolis Centre Square in Kochi, Cinepolis Thane, PVR Nexus, Cinepolis Nexus Shantiniketan and Inox Mantri Square in Bengaluru, PVR Palladium Mall in Ahmedabad, Cinepolis Nexus in Pune, PVR Palazzo and Inox Phoenix Market City in Chennai, Rajhans Precia in Surat and PVR Lulu in Trivandrum have kept one slot vacant. In Delhi-NCR, PVR Vegas, PVR Superplex Noida, PVR Ambience Gurugram, Inox Vishal Mall Rajouri Garden, PVR Select City Walk and PVR Superplex Logix Noida have programmed only the morning shows of Dhurandhar The Revenge and haven’t yet declared which film they’ll play later in the day. Lucknow’s Inox Megaplex Phoenix Pallasio Mall is yet to open booking for any film in the IMAX screen for the day. This has further raised expectations that the acclaimed Hollywood film will make it to these cinemas.

On the other hand, the IMAX cinemas that won’t play Project Hail Mary today are PVR Lower Parel, Inox R City Ghatkopar, Inox Malad, Inox Sky City Mall Borivali, Eros and Miraj Wadala in Mumbai, PVR Priya and Inox Paras in Delhi and PVR Vega City, PVR VR Whitefield Road and Inox Galleria Mall in Bengaluru. These cinemas will continue to showcase Dhurandhar The Revenge.

A trade source told us, “This is a developing situation. Sony is trying its best to increase the number of shows in IMAX for today. Also, none of the IMAX theatres has commenced bookings for the weekend. Hence, there’s a possibility that Project Hail Mary will have more shows in more screens from Friday, March 27. Sony is trying its best to push for at least one show of their film in all the IMAX centres in India. The healthy advance bookings have given them all the more reason to persuade theatres to give them shows.”

Also Read: Project Hail Mary struggles to get screens in India despite healthy advance sales; expected to share shows with Dhurandhar The Revenge in IMAX properties

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Why hasn't Vicky Kaushal watched Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 yet? Actor says, 'Loved the first part, but...'

Vicky Kaushal is still the only Bollywood actor who has not yet talked about Aditya Dhar's brainchild, Dhurandhar 2. Vicky was questioned about Dhurandhar 2 on the red carpet at the 2026 International Film Festival of Delhi. Although he stated that he hasn't seen the film yet, he commended the director and the cast for their performances.

Why didn't Vicky Kaushal watch Dhurandhar 2?

Vicky said, "I'm just very happy to see how Dhurandhar is working." He then added, "I loved the first part, I'm yet to watch the second part, but Aditya is a great filmmaker and he has got a great cast together and I'm so happy ki sabka pyar itna mil raha hai film ko." He added that the first thing he plans to do after returning to Mumbai is catch it in theatres, which shows just how much buzz the film has created within the industry as well.

Vicky Kaushal and Aditya Dhar

Vicky has a strong connection with director Aditya Dhar. The two previously worked together on URI: The Surgical Strike. The film marked a significant success for both of them. The film achieved box office success while the storytelling and performances received praise.

Dhurandhar 2 box office success

Meanwhile, Dhurandhar 2 continues to perform exceptionally well at the box office. According to Sacnilk, the film earned around 47.70 crore on its seventh day (Wednesday) as of 10:30 pm. This has pushed its total domestic collection to an impressive 623.42 crore in just one week.

The film maintained its weekday performance at an impressive level which stands as its most important achievement. The usual pattern shows that movie collections experience a major decline after the first weekend yet Dhurandhar 2 has succeeded in maintaining its performance while generating substantial revenue. The movie achieved rapid success by becoming one of the quickest Hindi films to reach the 600 crore milestone in Indian cinemas.

With its current pace, the film is continuing to break records and attract audiences across the country. It is now also moving closer to the 1000 crore milestone globally, making it one of the biggest box office successes in recent times.

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Dhurandhar 2 worldwide collection: Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar's movie ENTERS Rs 1000 crore in 7 days, SRK's Pathaan in DANGER?

Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Collection: Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2 is on a record-breaking run at the box office and it doesn't look like it's slowing down anytime soon. Led by Ranveer Singh, the film has already crossed 1,000 crore worldwide in just seven days, and now the big question is: can it overtake Pathaan next?

Can Dhurandhar 2 beat Pathaan's global collection?

With collections rising rapidly and buzz only getting stronger, the film is setting its sights on some of the biggest records in Indian cinema. It is expected to surpass the lifetime global total of Kalki: 2898 AD ( 1,042.25 crore) very soon. After that, it could go past Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan ( 1,055 crore), with Jawan ( 1,160 crore) likely to be the next major target.

Dhurandhar 2 worldwide collection

By crossing 1,000 crore in just a week, Dhurandhar 2 has joined an elite group of films like Pushpa 2: The Rule, RRR, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, and KGF: Chapter 2, all of which achieved the milestone at record speed. What makes this even more impressive is that the first Dhurandhar film took over three weeks to hit the same mark.

Overseas, the film added 11.92 crore on its seventh day, taking its international total to 261.92 crore. Combined, the worldwide gross now stands at 1,006.50 crore- a huge milestone achieved in record time.

Dhurandhar 2 box office collection day 7

Back home, the film has also been performing exceptionally well. Despite a slight dip of around 15 16% in daily collections, it has still managed to cross 600 crore in India within its first week. It earned 43 crore from paid previews, followed by 102.55 crore on day one, 80.72 crore on day two, 113 crore on day three, and 114.85 crore on day four. Collections remained strong through the weekdays too, with 65 crore on day five, 56.60 crore on day six, and about 47.70 crore on day seven.

This brings its total to 623.42 crore net in India, while the gross domestic collection stands at 744.58 crore so far.

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Dhurandhar 2 Box Office collection day 7: Ranveer Singh-Aditya Dhar's film ROARS past Rs 600 crore in a week, shows no sign of slowing down

Dhurandhar 2 Box Office Collection Day 7: Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge may be slowing down slightly at the box office, but its run is still nothing short of extraordinary. Even with this dip, the film's Wednesday performance was stronger than what most movies manage on their opening day. Starring Ranveer Singh, the spy thriller opened to massive numbers on Thursday, March 19, boosted by record-breaking paid previews. In its first four days, it delivered three 100+ crore days and collected an impressive 454 crore net in India. The momentum didn't stop there- Monday saw only a 43% drop, bringing in another 65 crore, followed by 56 crore on Tuesday. By then, the total had already reached 575 crore.

Dhurandhar 2 box office collection day 7

On its seventh day, Wednesday, Durandhar 2 continued its strong run despite recording its lowest morning footfall so far. With steady occupancy through the day, it added 47.70 crore more, pushing its domestic net total to 623.42 crore in under a week.

Dhurandhar 2 recordsall-time

What's remarkable is how quickly the film is breaking records. By Tuesday itself, it had already overtaken the lifetime collections of several major hits like Gadar 2, Pathaan, and Animal. On Wednesday, it crossed the 600 crore mark within hours and even went past the total earnings of Chhaava. It is now on track to surpass Stree 2 almost immediately.

Dhuradhar vs Dhurandhar 2

Once it crosses that mark, the only Bollywood film ahead of it in India will be its own predecessor, Dhurandhar, which had set a huge benchmark with 895 crore domestically.

The sequel features a strong ensemble cast including R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, and is directed by Aditya Dhar. Released on March 19, the film is already being seen as a potential record-breaker on a global scale as well. The first installment had earned 1300 crore worldwide, and early trends suggest the sequel could go even further with some even predicting it might challenge the record held by Dangal.

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Dhurandhar 2 EXCLUSIVE: Sudhir Yaduvanshi HAILS Shashwat Sachdev, says he didn't know he was singing for Ranveer Singh-starrer

Singer Sudhir Yaduvanshi is clearly on a roll right now. Following the massive success of Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar 2, the viewers haven't just been lauding Ranveer Singh, Aditya Dhar and the rest of the cast, but they are also hailing its music. Sudhir Yaduvanshi became an internet sensation when he sung the title track of Dhurandhar. At the recently held music launch of Dhurandhar 2, Sudhir had performed the popular song Aari Aari in its most bare form. He neither wanted background score nor production layers. His vocals were enough to leave an impact on the viewers. In an exclusive chat with BollywoodLife, the singer spoke about the impact of the film, Shashwat Sachdev, and more. Read on.

What did Sudhir Yaduvanshi say about films' music?

If Sudhir Yaduvanshi could garner massive popularity for the title track of Dhurandhar and Aari Aari from Dhurandhar 2, it was clearly because of the opportunity that Shashwat Sachdev offered him. This is precisely why he can't stop thanking Shashwat. " Har ek din mei kahani hoti hai, har ek kaam mei kahani hoti hai isi liye bada shoutout banta hai Shashwat Sachdev sir ke liye jinhone dono movies ka pura music create kiya hai." Sudhir also said Shashwat deserves all the applause because he created not just the film's music, but also its background score which was used in action and romantic sequences.

What was Sudhir Yaduvanshi's first meeting with Shashwat Sachdev like?

Sudhir Yaduvanshi didn't know anything about the film's title track when he was approached by Shashwat Sachdev. For the unversed, the film had featured Ranveer Singh. In the interview he mentioned, "Jab unhone bulaya tha mujhe bilkul idea nahi tha ki mera song Dhurandhar ke title track ke liye use hoga. Uss din mujhe daanta bhi tha. Mujhe yeh bhi bataya gaya tha ki song kaafi powerful aur usko folklore ki tarah nahi gana". Sudhir also recalled making a few mistakes while recording the song for which he was even reprimanded. "Kuch galat kiya tha uss samay toh mujhe daant bhi padi thi. Mujhe fir bola gaya ki tagda gaana hai. Firse jab maine gaya toh unko accha laga. Gaana record karne ke teen mahine baad mujhe pata laga ki yeh Dhurandhar ka title track hoga."

Ranveer Singh impressed with Sudhir?

During the music launch of Dhurandhar 2 which was held ahead of the film's release, Ranveer Singh lauded Sudhir on stage. He said, "What a voice you have." Meanwhile the film, continues to smash Box Office records. According to trade website Sacnilk, the sequel has grossed Rs 919 crore worldwide. It has also been successful in climbing the list of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time, and surpassed Kantara Chapter 1's Rs 852.36 crore.

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