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Entertainment Home Photos Sholay in 2025? Here’s how much India’s most iconic film featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra would COST NOW Read further to know how a modern remake of Sholay in 2025 would be a mega-budget spectacle, costing nearly Rs 300 400 crore, a massive jump from the original Rs 3 crore in 1975. 1/8 Entertainment Original Budget vs Today’s Value Sholay was made for Rs 3 crore in 1975. Adjusted for inflation (7–8% annually), that alone equals Rs 150–200 crore in 2025. 2/8 Entertainment Upgraded Technology Costs A 2025 remake would need modern tech. VFX and CGI alone could cost Rs 50–80 crore, a massive jump from the original. 3/8 Entertainment Digital Cinematography High-end digital cameras, advanced lighting and colour grading would add another Rs 10–20 crore. 4/8 Entertainment Drone & High-Tech Shots Aerial filming, stabilised rigs and premium equipment would cost roughly Rs 5–10 crore. 5/8 Entertainment Location & Set Expenses Recreating the iconic Ramanagaram setup today would cost around Rs 15–25 crore, thanks to modern production standards. 6/8 Entertainment Star Cast Remuneration The original cast earned Rs 25–30 lakh collectively. A modern cast like SRK, Akshay, Ranveer, and Deepika could demand Rs 100–150 crore. 7/8 Entertainment Music & Background Score Recording songs, score composition and studio work in 2025 would likely fall between Rs 10–15 crore. 8/8 Entertainment Marketing & Promotions big budget films today spend heavily on PR, social media, tours and ads—around Rs 20–30 crore. A Sholay remake today could cost Rs 300–400 crore, making it a modern mega-budget blockbuster. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Entertainment Subscribe Now Read More

Entertainment Ranveer Singh has landed in controversy, drawing heavy criticism for mocking Rishabh Shetty’s iconic scene from Kantara. Ranveer Singh is currently in the news but not for the right reasons. A few days ago a video showing him reenacting a famous moment from the Rishabh Shetty’s blockbuster film Kantara got lots of shares and likes on social media. During the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, the actor light-heartedly performed the scene with Rishab’s character, ‘Guliga Daiva’, and his sister, ‘Chaundi’. He acted it out by squinting his eyes, protruding his tongue, and pretending he was doing a high-pitched scream. Rishab Shetty chuckled at it, however, still a great number of people and fans did not share the same sentiment. Entertainment Ranveer Singh faces CRITICISM for imitating Rishab Shetty’s Kantara scene After the video surfaced, Ranveer faced constant criticism on social media. Many fans said his reaction was excessive and showed disrespect for the scene. One user wrote,”Ranveer’s reaction to the Kantara scene really felt unnecessary and disrespectful.” Another said that Ranveer has started behaving like a “chhapri” in public and should behave like a major actor. Third commented, “Ranveer should start acting like an A-list actor, not chapri in public. He does good acting, but these things he does in public make him look like a clown.” Some people also said that while Ranveer is a good actor, his antics make him funny. Ranveer even jokingly asked if he should be in Kantara 3, but the audience was not very happy with this either. Entertainment All about Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 On the other hand, Rishab Shetty is receiving a lot of praise following the success of his film Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1. This film is a prequel to Kantara and tells the story of the conflict between the tribal and Bangara kingdoms in the land of Kantara. Gulshan Devaiah plays the new king named Kulshekhar, while Rishab Shetty plays the role of ‘Burme’, the leader of his community. The story, acting, and screen presentation have received positive reviews from audiences. Don’t Miss Out on the Latest Updates. Subscribe to Our Newsletter Today! Read More

Entertainment Updated on :  29 Nov 2025, 6:27 pm At the IFFI 2025 Parade, Hombale Films became an unexpected showstopper. Their tableau, imagined and brought to life in just four days, won Second Place and drew warm admiration from the crowd, from officials lining the avenue, and from the jury who appreciated its detail and emotion. Built on the theme ‘Karnataka Culture From Our Soil to Global Maps,’ the tableau felt like a moving portrait of the state. It celebrated Karnataka’s traditions, its rich art forms, and its growing influence across the world. The visuals were layered with familiar motifs and symbols that carried the scent of the soil, creating an experience that felt intimate and expansive at the same time. What made the tableau stand out was the way it folded cinema into culture. Elements from Rajakumara, KGF, Salaar, and Kantara found their place alongside folk art and heritage markers. The presence of Appu, Yash, Prabhas, and Rishab Shetty’s iconic worlds offered a reminder of how stories from Karnataka have travelled far beyond their origin, touching audiences across languages and borders. Hombale Films has often been credited for pushing creative boundaries without losing sight of where it all begins. This tableau felt like a continuation of that journey. It honoured Karnataka’s identity, yet also acknowledged how cinema has become a powerful cultural messenger for the state. For something crafted in a matter of days, the tableau carried remarkable depth. It was thoughtful, heartfelt, and full of pride. The applause it received was not just for its execution but for the feeling it left behind. In many ways, it became a moment that belonged to Hombale Films and to Karnataka. Read More

Entertainment Published on :  29 Nov 2025, 3:53 pm Bicchugatthiya Bantanna Ballirena(2.5 / 5) Bicchugatthiya Bantanna Ballirena movie review: Cinema rarely tackles caste without simplifying it into a straightforward moral lesson delivered through a speech. Director Anil Dorasamundra avoids that comfort in his film Bicchugatthiya Bantanna Ballirena. The film shows caste in its raw, messy form, letting the dirt speak for itself. It draws life from the pages of the 1933 novel Chomana Dudi while feeling like an echo of that earlier cry, as if Choma’s drumbeat still connects somewhere in the Western Ghats, waiting for someone to pick it up, but here it takes the aggressive route. Set in 1947 amidst the lush yet unforgiving hills, Cheluvaraj Gowda plays Kaala, the reluctant heir to his father’s unfulfilled dream of owning land. His father (Basuma Kodagu) yearned for a small piece of land, a symbol of dignity and belonging. When that dream died with him, the weight fell on Kaala’s shoulders, along with the responsibility for his sister (Punya Kotyan) and his right to a name. Every request he makes to the landlord (Shylesh Kengeri) for land is met with indifference, and the landlord’s son (Yashas B) treats his pleas with contempt. When he says, “You want a field? Do you even have buffaloes to till it?” These words cut deeper than any whip. Director: Anil Dorasamundra Cast: Cheluvaraj Gowda, Basuma Kodagu, Sweedal Dsouza, and Punya Kotyan Humiliation seeps into every corner of Kaala’s life. The priest flinches whenever he walks by. Villagers wipe the pot after he touches it. The river that could save his younger brother offers no mercy on the day of drowning because compassion is caste-bound. The land, the water, and even the air seem divided. The film does not dramatise this; it shows the slow decay of dignity with painful clarity. Amid this, Janet (Punya Kotyan), Kaala’s sister, carries wounds too deep for loud tears. She endures betrayal, abandonment, and a child born of shame when the man responsible denies fatherhood. Her suffering reflects the harshest realities of caste. Jenny (Sweedel D’Souza) enters Kaala’s life with conditions for love. Her father demands he convert, leave his sister, and erase his past. Love becomes a contract, faith a commodity. Kaala resists, clinging to his identity even when the world asks him to give up everything. Beneath the simmering pain, anger grows. It is not a loud roar but a quiet pressure until rebellion is the only escape. Kaala’s sickle becomes his voice, each swing a sentence he was never allowed to speak. After years of suppression, the ancestral drum roars again as a rebel’s anthem. When a few tormentors die, the landlord brushes it off, saying perhaps a wild animal wandered by. Where caste is law, a tiger’s tracks are more believable than the rage of a lower-caste man. Technically, the film is well-crafted. Music by Shri Sastha conveys the earth’s pulse through rustic drums and haunting melodies. Cinematography presents the Ghats not as scenic beauty but as a living, suffocating prison. By the close, the film may waver in pace and brush against melodrama, yet its core truth remains unshaken. Land becomes longing. Caste remains the oldest villain. Kaala stands not as a hero but as a question. He does not seek revenge. He seeks recognition. He does not aim to change the world. He demands to be remembered. In that defiance, the film finds its pulse and leaves the audience with the quiet roar of a man who refuses to kneel. Read More

Entertainment Sivakumar receiving the Honorary Doctorate from CM MK Stalin Updated on :  29 Nov 2025, 3:39 pm The other day, the Government of Tamil Nadu presented actor Sivakumar with an Honorary Doctorate in Chennai. Chief Minister MK Stalin conferred him with the award at the Tamil Nadu Music and Fine Arts University, established by Dr J Jayalalithaa. A while ago, actor Suriya took to social media to express his gratitude to the government for its gesture towards his father. Suriya wrote, “Our heartfelt thanks to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin and Dr J Jayalalitha Music and Fine Arts University for conferring the Honorary Doctorate to my father Sivakumar for his lifelong contribution to art, cinema and social welfare.” At the event, Stalin also accepted Padma Shri award winner and Parai artiste R Velmurugan’s request for land allocation to establish an educational institution to promote forms of conventional folk art. It is worth noting that Suriya owns the Agaram Foundation, which aims to make education accessible to all. For your information, Sivakumar also participates in social welfare activities with his namesake educational trust, whose long-term work laid the foundation for Suriya’s nonprofit organisation. The Sivakumar Educational Trust keeps supporting students with financial grants, awards, and so forth. Our heartfelt thanks to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamilnadu @mkstalin & Dr.J.Jayalalitha Music and Fine Arts University for conferring the Honorary Doctorate to my father #Sivakumar for his lifelong contribution to art, cinema & social welfare. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/8Xqi7w4DSB — Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) November 29, 2025 Read More

Entertainment Earlier this Saturday, the makers of Angammal, starring Geetha Kailasam and Saran Sakthi in the lead roles, dropped the first trailer for the upcoming drama. The film, directed by Vipin Radhakrishnan, tells the story of a mother who insists on not wearing a traditional blouse, despite the persistence of her about-to-be-married son. Based on Perumal Murugan’s story Kodithuni, the film explores themes of generational gap, class and economic divide, the importance of familial bonds, and so forth. Karthik Subbaraj of the Stone Bench Films banner is also part of the project as a presenter. Angammal gained positive recognition and other accolades from film festivals around the world, which include top awards at the 2025 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne and New York Indian Film Festival. Bharani and Thendral Raghunathan are also part of its cast. Read More

Entertainment Rajinikanth (L) with Rishab Shetty Updated on :  29 Nov 2025, 2:55 pm The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concluded in Goa also by honouring Rajinikanth on completing his 50-year-journey in cinema. Many have since congratulated the superstar for the achievement. The latest to do so is Rishab Shetty, the star and director of the insanely popular Kantara film franchise. Rishab, one of the invited guests at the festival, said that thousands of people, including himself, took the superstar as their inspiration for foraying into the film field. “I pray to the almighty that you get to contribute further to Indian cinema,” Rishab said, referring to IFFI’s lifetime achievement award winner. Subsequently, Rishab also received a symbolic crown from the representatives of the Karnataka government for the tremendous success of Kantara: Chapter 1, which grossed over 800 crore from theatres worldwide. The person who presented Rishab with the crown called him the “King of Karnataka,” presumably for his film’s undisputed reign over the box office. Coming back to Rajinikanth, the actor has multiple projects at various stages of development. He is set to come back together with Kamal Haasan after a long time with an upcoming film. Meanwhile, production on Rajinikanth’s next film, Jailer 2, the sequel to his 2023 film with Nelson Dilipkumar, is on the verge of its completion. Read More

Entertainment Home»News»Furlow OTT release date: When and where to watch Gurpreet Ghuggi and Love Gill’s Punjabi comedy movie» Furlow OTT release date: After releasing in January, the Punjabi comedy drama took a huga gap for its digital release as it’s coming this December 2025. Gurpreet Ghuggi from Furlow Gurpreet Ghuggi is a household name in Punjabi cinema who has appeared in more than hundred movies till date. Whether it’s a lead role or a supporting character, the 54-year-old actor has always left an unforgettable mark behind. Ghuggi has been on cloud nine this year with back-to-back four releases Furlow, Akaal: The Unconquered, Guru Nanak Jahaz and Madhaniyan. However, Furlow is now set to make its digital debut this December. Entertainment When and where to watch Furlow The Punjabi comedy drama is dropping on Chaupal and OTTplay Premium on December 4, 2025. Furlow made its theatrical release long back in January, and grossed Rs 0.6 crore at the box office worldwide. Apart from Gurpreet Ghuggi in the lead, Furlow also features Love Gill, Sonpreet Jawanda, Manveer Rai, Gurinder Makna, Honey Mattu, Jaswant Singh Rathore, Harjeet Walia and Sukhdev Barnala. What to expect from Furlow The story follows Sumittar, who used to be a simple village tailor, gets a job as food inspector. He loves his new career because he can proudly flaunt his power. He often takes bribes from people and enjoy the dramatic raids he carried out using his power. However, Sumittar’s easy corrupted life suddenly put in danger when he goes up against a dangerous crime boss. Now he must make a crucial dicision. The question is, will Sumittar be brave enough to give up his crooked ways and become a hero by defeating the villain, or will his selfish choices lead to his complete ruin and destruction? FAQs: Q. Where to watch Gurpreet Ghuggi’s Furlow? A. Gurpreet Ghuggi’s Furlow is releasing on Chaupal (OTTplay Premium) on December 4, 2025. Q. Who are the cast memebers of Furlow? A. Punjabi movie Furlow features Gurpreet Ghuggi in the lead, Furlow also features Love Gill, Sonpreet Jawanda, Manveer Rai, Gurinder Makna, Honey Mattu, Jaswant Singh Rathore, Harjeet Walia and Sukhdev Barnala. Read More

Entertainment Home»News»Bigg Boss 19: Shehbaz Badesha and Ashnoor Kaur EVICTED – Top 6 finalists confirmed» Following Ashnoor Kaur’s eviction from Bigg Boss 19, Shehbaz Badesha was also ousted from the Salman Khan-hosted show. The decision was taken based on the lowest voted contestant. The eviction comes as shocking, for the netizens were ready to see Malti Chahar out of the house. Owing to Ashnoor and Shehbaz’s eviction, Bigg Boss 16 has found its top 6 ahead of the grand finale. Entertainment Shehbaz Badesha evicted from Bigg Boss 19 Shehbaz Badesha, Shehnaaz Gill, and Salman Khan While Ashnoor Kaur got evicted from Bigg Boss 19 after her violence with Tanya Mittal, it did not end at that. Shehbaz Badesha is also out of Salman Khan’s reality show. Yes, Shehnaz Gill’s brother was evicted ahead of the grand finale in double eviction twist. Bigg Boss 19 top 6 finalists Following Ashnoor Kaur and Shehbaz Badesha’s evictions, Bigg Boss 19 has found its top 6 finalists. They include – Amaal Mallik, Tanya Mittal, Malti Chahar, Farrhana Bhatt, Pranit More and Gaurav Khanna. Among them, Gaurav got the Ticket to Finale and was the first confirmed finalist. He was safe from nominations this week. Whether the makers will evict one more contestant in the coming week remains uncertain at this point. How did Ashnoor Kaur get evicted? Ashnoor Kaur was evicted after a violent attack on Tanya Mittal during their recent fight. She intentionally hurt Tanya during the task, causing her co-contestant to bleed. Since violence caused to harm another human is against the rules of the house, Ashnoor faced immediate eviction from Salman Khan’s show. Following her eviction, the makers had another surprise with Shehbaz’s eviction. Bigg Boss 19 Grand Finale would take place on Sunday, December 7, 2026. The reality show is available for streaming on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium. FAQs: Q: Who was evicted from Bigg Boss 19? A: Ashnoor Kaur and Shehbaz Badesh got evicted from the Bigg Boss 19 house ahead of the Grand Finale of the Salman Khan-hosted show. Q: When does Bigg Boss 19 premiere? A: Bigg Boss 19 premiered on August 24, 2025, at 9 PM on JioHotstar (OTTplay Premium) and 10:30 PM on COLORS TV. Q: What is the theme of Bigg Boss 19? A: The theme of Bigg Boss 19 is ‘Gharwalon Ki Sarkaar’, where contestants get the power to make decisions in the house, turning it into a mini Parliament-style battleground. Q: Who is hosting Bigg Boss 19? A: Salman Khan has returned as the host for Bigg Boss 19, bringing his signature humour, wit, and authoritative style. Read More

Entertainment Home»News»Upcoming Bollywood theatrical releases in December 2025: From Dhurandhar to Ikkis» December 2025 has some exciting movies that are releasing in cinemas, such as Ranveer Singh’s much-awaited Dhurandhar, late actor Dharmendra’s last movie, Ikkis, and more!  Dhurandhar, Ikkis Bollywood is all set to release several exciting films in theatres in December 2025, which will include a variety of genres, including action, thriller, historical narratives, rom-com, and more. Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is finally making its way to theatres. Late actor Dharmendra’s film, Ikkis, which marks his last movie, is also releasing in December 2025. These upcoming Bollywood theatrical releases in December 2025 promise to be entertaining and thought-provoking. Entertainment Upcoming Bollywood theatrical releases in December 2025 Dhurandhar – December 5 Dhurandhar is an upcoming action thriller starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, directed by Aditya Dhar. This story is an espionage thriller inspired by real-life covert operations, possibly centred on India’s RAW agency. The film is also expected to be a two-part story, with the first part ending in a climax and continuing into the second instalment. Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 – December 12 The story of Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2 revolves around Kapil Sharma, a common man who marries women from three different religions due to misunderstandings and is now in search of his ‘true love’. The film also stars Hira Warina, Parul Gulati, Ayesha Khan, and Trisha Chaudhary in lead roles, with Manjot Singh also playing a pivotal role. Ikkis – December 25 Ikkis is a war drama about the 1971 Indo-Pak War, focusing on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. The film is directed by Sriram Raghavan and stars Agastya Nanda as Arun Khetarpal and Dharmendra as his father. Ikkis marks Dharmendra’s last movie in his acting career.  Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri – December 25 Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri is an upcoming Bollywood film starring Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday in lead roles. In the story, Kartik (a ‘mamma’s boy’) and Ananya (who is looking for an old-fashioned love story in modern times) meet, and a tale of comedy and romance begins between them. The film is directed by Sameer Vidhvan and produced by Karan Johar. FAQs: Q: What are some of the most-awaited Bollywood OTT releases in December 2025? A: The most-awaited Bollywood OTT releases for December 2025 include the psychological series Mrs. Deshpande, the thriller-drama Saali Mohabbat, supernatural comedies like Thamma and Gharwali Pedwali, and romantic tales such as Single Papa, Single Salma, and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. The series Real Kashmir Football Club will also debut. Q: What is the plot of the psychological series Mrs. Deshpande? A: Mrs. Deshpande is a gripping psychological thriller based on the French show La Mante. It follows Mrs. Deshpande, a convicted serial killer played by Madhuri Dixit-Nene, who is compelled to consult the police when a new serial killer starts committing murders that are exact replicas of her previous techniques. Q: What is the release date and platform for Single Papa? A: Single Papa, which follows a new father’s (Kunal Kemmu) journey through singlehood, will be released on Netflix on December 12. Q: When is Dhurandhar releasing? A: Dhurandhar will hit cinemas on December 5, 2025. Q: What is the Ikkis movie about? A: Ikkis is a biographical war drama about Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, a decorated Indian Army officer who earned the Param Vir Chakra for his bravery in the 1971 Indo-Pak War.  Read More