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‘Aditya Dhar was never given credit for a few scripts he penned,’ says Priyadarshan, recalling how disappointed he was |

Post the success of ‘Dhurandhar’, Aditya Dhar has been getting a lot of love. His previous release ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ also did well at the box office, but his journey in the film industry was far from easy. Before finding success as a director, Dhar spent years struggling and even faced disappointments early in…

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Priyadarshan says he feels happy to see Virat Kohli watch his film ‘Dhol’ before cricket matches, though it was a box office failure | Hindi Movie News

Filmmaker Priyadarshan is loved for a long list of movies he’s made, but largely, he’s known for his comedies which continue to be loved by the audience, years after they’ve released. Though, in a recent interview, Priyadarshan confessed that he now prefers to make serious movies and not comedy, despite the fact that people relate…

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Priyadarshan on how Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is a ‘fantasy,’ not a sequel to Kartik Aaryan’s ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ |

Director Priyadarshan is clarifying that his upcoming film ‘Bhooth Bangla,’ starring Akshay Kumar, is not a remake or sequel to his 2007 hit ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa.’ He stressed that despite sharing Akshay Kumar and a mix of horror and humor, ‘Bhooth Bangla’ is a fantasy film, unlike the psychological thriller ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’. Read the full article…

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Priyadarshan reacts to Paresh Rawal calling Baburao ‘mere gale ka fanda’: ‘He has earned it, he can decide where to take it’ | Hindi Movie News

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has reacted to Paresh Rawal’s remark describing the iconic Baburao character as “mere gale ka fanda”. The director recalled how Rawal immediately agreed to take up the role when he first narrated the idea for Hera Pheri. Speaking about the casting, Priyadarshan said that he always believed Rawal was the real hero of…

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Priyadarshan criticises large entourages on a film set: ‘I will see 30 people who are doing nothing on a set and still getting money’ |

Stars bringing in huge entourages has been the talk of the town for a while now. t. In recent years, it has become common for actors to arrive on set with teams that can sometimes include as many as 20 people, along with demands for multiple vanity vans. Many producers and some actors also have…

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Priyadarshan says he doesn’t like making sequels to his own films: ‘It’s a kind of extortion of the first film’ |

Filmmaker Priyadarshan is gearing up for his next directorial venture, Bhooth Bangla, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead role. While promoting the film, the veteran director opened up about the growing trend of franchises in Indian cinema. Interestingly, even though he is set to direct the third instalment of the popular comedy franchise Hera Pheri,…

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Priyadarshan admits ‘one’ mistake while showing Shah Rukh Khan’s stardom in Irrfan Khan’s ‘Billu’: ‘Screenplay became loose’ |

Filmmaker Priyadarshan reflected on his 2009 film ‘Billu’, admitting he added too many songs, which weakened its screenplay. He said portraying Shah Rukh Khan’s stardom needed no effort. Priyadarshan now reunites with Akshay Kumar for the horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, releasing April 10, 2026, followed by Haiwaan with Saif Ali Khan. Feted filmmaker Priyadarshan is set…

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Filmmaker Priyadarshan defends ‘poor education’ comment: ‘I didn’t mean to insult Rajpal Yadav’ | Hindi Movie News

Priyadarshan clarifies “education” remark on Rajpal Yadav, calling it street smarts amid their spat. Rajpal insists he’s educated. Praising his innocence from films like Bhagam Bhag, Priyadarshan eyes comeback via Bhooth Bangla (Akshay Kumar, Tabu; April 2026 release). Rajpal recently cleared cheque bounce case. With the ongoing exchange of words between Priyadarshan and Rajpal Yadav,…

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Rashmika Mandanna–Vijay Deverakonda wedding: Kalyani Priyadarshan shares emotional varmala moment, ‘As she walked toward him…’ | Telugu Movie News

Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna began a new chapter on Thursday as they tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Udaipur, surrounded by family and close friends. Among those present was close friend Kalyani Priyadarshan, who shared a breathtaking glimpse from the couple’s varmala ceremony. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna began a new chapter…

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Lokah Chapter 2: ‘Yes, I’m part of the film’: Kalyani Priyadarshan CONFIRMS return for ‘Lokah 2’, shoot to begin in September 2026 |

Kalyani Priyadarshan has confirmed her return for ‘Lokah Chapter 2’, with shooting slated to begin in September 2026. The sequel to the record-breaking Malayalam film ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ will reportedly feature Tovino Thomas in the lead, with Dulquer Salmaan’s return also rumored. The film is expected to expand the franchise’s mythological universe. Actor Kalyani…

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