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Ishwak Singh talks with Subhash K Jha about Season 2 Of Pataal Lok and how he cherishes every moment on set. Plus, so much more!

A lot has changed in your career since the first Pataal Lok streamed its way into renown…how do you look at the journey from Season 1 to Season 2?

Life’s come a full circle; in the show, my character has assumed a position of power, and as an actor, I’ve achieved a certain status that almost feels too good to be true. There’s a common thread connecting the life of my character Ansari and how I’ve navigating my path in the film industry. The show is a test for both of us. Paatal Lok Season 2 is great on its own. It also happens to be an excellent season 2. Only a masterful writer like Sudip Sharma could’ve devised a roadmap like this. He...

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 has united individuals from diverse backgrounds to partake in a sacred immersion at the Sangam in Prayagraj. This significant spiritual event, occurring after a span of 144 years, has attracted millions of devotees to the location. Among the attendees are numerous Bollywood figures who have recounted their experiences of immersing themselves in the waters of Prayagraj.

Anupam Kher, a veteran actor known for his impactful performances, was among the first to partake in the holy dip on January 23. He took to social media to document his experience, sharing photographs and videos that captured the essence of the moment. Kher expressed profound sentiments, stating that “life achieved fulfillment through a dip in the Ganga during Mahakumbh,” emphasizing the transformative power of the sacred waters.

Milind Soman, the fitness icon and actor, along with his wife Ankita Konwar, also embraced the spiritual atmosphere of the Maha Kumbh Mela. The...

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 Box Office Collection Day 15 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 has successfully completed half a month at the box office. Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri and Vidya Balan starrer has enjoyed a fantastic run so far. It has now made its way for a grand weekend with a strong momentum on third Friday. Scroll below for details as it beats The Kerala Story on day 15.

BB3 has earned far more than Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in its lifetime. It is now the highest-grossing film in the franchise. Just not that, Kartik Aaryan has also found his most successful film and entered the 200 crore club for the first time. It is performing better than its Diwali competitor, Singham Again, and has a chance to cross the 300 crore mark.

Box Office Collection Day 15

On the third Friday, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 minted estimated earnings of 4 crores*. Kartik Aaryan starrer managed to stay above the four crore mark,...

A lawyer, a detective, and a chameleon taking on cases that will make sure you’re at the edge of your seats! Disney+ Hotstar is bringing you a thrilling new show, Reeta Sanyal, starring the fierce and fabulous Adah Sharma. Join Reeta as she dives into a whirlwind of cases navigating through complex waters of justice. With her sharp mind and chameleon-like skills, will she be able to steer through the tumultuous game of justice? Produced by Rajeshwar Nair and Krishnan Iyer under the banner of Keylight Productions and directed by Abhirup Ghosh, the series is based on the character created by the acclaimed writer Amit Khan. Reeta Sanyal will stream from October 14, 2024 exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar, free on mobile.

Rajeshwar Nair , producer and co-founder of Keylight Productions said, “Reeta Sanyal is a series that’s filled with intrigue, emotion, and thrilling moments. It’s everything I love about storytelling it’s entertaining,...

Actor Adah Sharma recently made headlines by moving into the late Sushant Singh Rajput’s apartment in Mumbai. After months of speculation, Adah confirmed that she had indeed relocated to the space four months ago. In an interview with Bombay Times, she shared insights into her decision and her experience since settling into her new abode.

Adah expressed her affinity for the positive vibes emanating from the apartment, located in Mont Blanc Apartments, Bandra. Despite some initial discouragement from others, Adah followed her intuition and trusted her gut feeling about the move. She emphasized her sensitivity to energy and her desire for a space surrounded by nature, reminiscent of her childhood homes in Kerala and Mumbai.

The actor’s decision to move into Sushant Singh Rajput’s former residence was not without its challenges. Adah faced skepticism and criticism similar to what she encountered in her career choices, particularly when...

This week, Ott platforms have added a plethora of exciting movies and shows to their catalog. Here are some of the most anticipated new releases:

Bollywood Movies

Madgaon Express (Prime Video): Kunal Khemu’s directorial debut, a comedy film starring Avinash Tiwari, Prateek Gandhi, Divyendu, and Nora Fatehi. Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (Jio Cinema): A romantic drama starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, directed by Laxman Utekar. Bastar: The Naxal Story (ZEE5): An action thriller starring Adah Sharma, directed by Sudipto Sen.

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Hollywood Movies

Madam Web (Netflix): Marvel’s superhero film starring Dakota Johnson, now available after its theatrical release. Godzilla Kong: The New Empire (Prime Video): A sci-fi thriller and part of the popular monster series, directed by Adam Wingard. Copshop (Lionsgate Play): An action thriller starring Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo.

Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Sudipto Sen, and Adah Sharma’s ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ emerged as one of the most hard-hitting, impactful, and well-reviewed films. During its theatrical run, the audiences unanimously praised the film and lauded the makers for bringing out the most courageous story of the Naxalites on screen. ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ as one of the most important films of the year.

After the theatrical release, audiences were waiting for the film to be released digitally. Today the makers surprised the audiences by dropping a new promo and announced the release of ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ on the digital platform Zee 5. The film will be available to watch from May 17, 2024, and will be released simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu.

The film starring Adah Sharma as the Ips Officer Neerja Madhvan, narrates the story of an important incident from the nation that audiences of every generation should watch.

Mixed Bag at Netflix: Bhansali’s Debut Disappoints While Aamir Khan Scores Big, Prabhas News Surfaces & Arjun Kapoor Helps Young Vendor. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Here’s today’s entertainment world’s news wrapped in a nutshell: First up, casting news! Prabhas was almost Arya, but now his upcoming film Salaar 2 teases a potential clash of titans with Yash. Deepika Padukone reminisced about Piku with a throwback pic alongside Amitabh Bachchan and the late Irrfan Khan.

Moving on to releases, Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2 is finally locked in for a June release, while Aamir Khan’s Laapata Ladies is a hit on Netflix. But the Ott platform’s Heeramandi by Bhansali seems to have disappointed viewers.

There’s a heartwarming story, too, with Arjun Kapoor helping a young vendor in Delhi. Mr. & Mrs. Mahi starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor might recreate the iconic “Dekha Tenu” verse.

And finally,...

Bastar: The Naxal Story Ott Release. (Photo Credit – Youtube)

Whenever a theatrical release drops on a streaming platform, there’s always excitement amongst the audience. Some are looking forward to watching a movie for the first time, while some are excited for a rewatch. Recently, Shaitaan was released on Netflix, and Ajay Devgn fans couldn’t stop praising it. In a few days, ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ will also make its way on a streaming platform.

Bastar: The Naxal Story was released in theatres on March 15, 2024. It has been almost two months since its theatrical release, and many movie-goers have wondered when it will drop online. Well, you don’t have to wait any longer. This article mentions the movie’s release date on Ott, streaming platform, cast and other such information.

Bastar: The Naxal Story Cast

The movie stars Adah Sharma, Indira Tiwari, Vijay Krishna, Shilpa Shukla, Yashpal Sharma,...

The delayed release of Indian feature film The Sabarmati Report has placed new scrutiny on Bollywood’s relationship with the country’s political machine, as elections in the world’s largest democracy enter their second week.

The political movie about the disputed 2002 Gujurat riots was due to be released early next month, right in the midst of the six-week election period, but it has been pushed back to August 2. Local reports have cited fears around inciting communal tensions as voters head to the polls.

The world’s most populous country has an extensive election process, which is running until June 1. By June 5, the world will have discovered whether controversial Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s incumbent Bharatiya Janata Party (Bjp) has been given a third term — a result widely expected coming as his tenure at the very top enters its second decade.

Starring Vikrant Massey (12th Fail) and directed by Ranjan Chandel,...

Kerala Cm Slams The Kerala Story’s Telecast On Doordarshan (Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Kerala Story, starring Adah Sharma in the lead role, surprised everyone with its box office outcome. It was a huge blockbuster and made earnings that no one would have imagined in their wildest dreams. However, it did face controversies during and after its release. Now, yet again, the film found itself surrounded by controversies, and it was related to its premiere on the national channel. Keep reading to know more!

Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film touched on the subject of forceful religious conversions. Before its release, Tks was promoted as a film based on the real story, and it was claimed that such incidents happened in Kerala. However, many claimed it to be false and described the Adah Sharma starrer as political propaganda. Interestingly, such controversies helped Tks in attracting major footfalls.

Now, almost a year after its release,...

Sunil Grover, who plays the lead in the black comedy ‘Sunflower’, has opened up on his co-star Adah Sharma, saying she is very serious about her work. The season two of the show stars Adah as Rosie, who is a bar dancer.

Speaking about ‘The Kerala Story’ fame actress, Sunil told Ians: “She has beautifully played the character. She is a professional artist, who is deeply immersed in her work.”

“She is very serious about her work, and the hard work and efforts she puts behind her work cannot be seen, it’s done in a very natural manner,” he said.

Apart from ‘Sunflower’, Sunil has been a part of streaming shows like ‘United Kacche’, and ‘Tandav’.

On one thing, he had to unlearn for Ott, Sunil shared: “I think one should keep aside their experience. Sometimes your experience makes your performance boring. You should have a new approach, come as a new artist,...

Actress Adah Sharma, who is a practitioner of weapon-based martial art Silambam, has shared the mantra to a perfect workout, stating that it should be fun and working out with friends is the best.

Adah told Ians: “Workouts should always be fun and working out with friends is the best.”

The 31-year-old recently shared a video of herself bathing elephants and said that it gave her a whole core workout.

“The elephants are my friends and giving them a bath is a whole core body workout, which takes an hour. From shoulders, to biceps, to glutes and legs, said the actress.

Apart from working out, Adah added that diet plays an important role too.

“This workout is equal to crunches and leg raises and weight training altogether. Diet plays an important role in fitness. I’m also a pure vegetarian just like my favourite elephants.”

On the work front, Adah...

Adah Sharma, who is recently seen in the dark comedy thriller ‘Sunflower 2’, has shared about the initial interaction with director Vikas Bahl, and said how the filmmaker told her to ‘not’ be overly seductive, and flirtatious. Adah plays the character Rosie Mehta, a bar dancer in Sunil Grover-starrer show.

The actress, who is known for her work in ‘The Kerala Story’, recalled an illuminating exchange with showrunner Vikas, saying, “Vikas Bahl told me on the first day of shoot that I should play my character with genuine authenticity. Don’t be overly seductive, don’t be flirtatious, don’t show that you are about to tell a joke. Just be genuine.”

This directive from Vikas became Adah’s guiding principle as she navigated the intricacies of her character, ensuring that each portrayal emanated sincerity and depth.

“It was a refreshing approach,” Adah said, adding, “to prioritise genuine emotions over superficial gimmicks.

Shaitaan Box Office Collection: Ajay Devgn’s Film Is Performing Way Better Than Expected ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ajay Devgn’s Shaitaan has been performing exceedingly well ever since it dropped on March 8. The film was expected to open in the 11 – 12 crore range. But defying all the expected numbers and assumptions, it opened at 15.21 crore, and there has been no looking back for the film.

While the horror flick did not witness any major drop for 10 long days despite a new release with Sidharth Malhotra’s Yodha, the film finally saw the first major drop on the 2nd Monday.

As per the early trends, Shaitaan is all set to collect in the range of 3 – 3.5 crore on the 11th day of its release. However, this drop on the 2nd Monday is not surprising. It would have been a magical disbelief if the drop would not have been there.

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Yodha Box Office Collection Is Sticking To A Steady Pace ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Sidharth Malhotra’s Yodha has been sticking to the box office plan ever since it opened. While the film collected 4.25 crore on the opening day, it maintained a gradual growing pace at the box office, bringing a weekend of 17.51 crore to the table.

Now, the film has witnessed a not-so-surprising and expected drop on the first Monday, which is a positive sign for the aerial action film.

As per the early trends, Yodha managed to collect in a decent range of 2 – 2.5 crore on the first Monday, and this drop was expected after a decent weekend. The film might hit the 20 crore mark or miss it by an inch by Monday.

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Bhimaa, Gaami Box Office Collection Day 10: Perform Poorly Over The 2nd Weekend. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Telugu films Bhimaa and Gaami, which opened with hopes on Mahashivratri, are crashing and burning at the box office. Both movies witnessed a steep decline in collections over their second weekend, coupled with negative audience reception, raising serious doubts about their overall performance. Read further to know how Bhimaa and Gaami fared.

Bhimaa Fails to Gather Steam

Directed by A Harsha, Bhimaa had a weak opening and closed its first week with a meagre 9.1 crore net collection in India. Trade analysts point out that the film’s content failed to impress audiences, leading to thumbs-down reviews. Over the second weekend, the film’s performance further dipped, managing only 1.18 crore. This brings its ten-day total to a disappointing 10.28 crore. Experts predict that the movie is unlikely to see any significant growth in the coming weeks...

Box Office – Bastar has a low weekend ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

It was a low weekend for Bastar as 2 crores* were accumulated. The film didn’t open well on Friday, and then growth over the next two days wasn’t huge either. The film needed a miraculous turnaround to have some sort of a chance during the weekdays, but then day-on-day increment in numbers wasn’t really there, as a result of which the first weekend has turned out to be rather underwhelming.

There is now no comparison whatsoever with The Kerala Story, which was by the same team as it had a huge pre-release buzz, a super controversial promo, a subject that ignited debates, a narrative that was hard-hitting, the critical acclaim which was huge and the word of mouth which was largely positive.

In terms of the budget and the making, Bastar has its costs under control, and the...

Bastar Box Office Collection Day 2: Grows On Saturday ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

After bringing in 40 lakhs* on Friday, Bastar grew to some extent on Saturday and brought in 70 lakhs* more. The growth is strictly in terms of relative value since it’s 50%. However, in absolute terms, the collections are still quite low, as only 20 lakhs more have come in.

Ideally, the film needed to at least double up on Saturday, which means, at the bare minimum, 80 lakhs had to come. Even that wouldn’t have got Bastar into a solid zone but at least there would have been some sort of platform set to grow further. As a matter of fact, the film should have opened to at least 1 crore and then should have doubled and then tripled on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. However, with that not happening, what was required was that day-on-day jumps from the low Friday numbers were indeed huge,...

Sidharth Malhotra’s Yodha Is Picking Up Pace At The Box Office (Photo Credit –Youtube)

Sidharth Malhotra, Rashi Khanna, and Disha Patani are performing to impress with their recently released aerial action film Yodha. Helmed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, the film is picking up pace at the box office, and while it opened at 4.2 crore on day 1, it worked well on day 2.

A 42% Jump

On Saturday, positive word of mouth for the film played its role pretty well since the actioner took a jump of at least 42% on day 2. According to the early trends, the film is supposed to collect somewhere in the range of 5.5 crore to 6 crore.

If the late-night shows perform well, then it might go past 6 crore, but the chances might be bleak. However, while Sid Malhotra‘s film is getting appreciated and word of mouth is gradually growing, Yodha is currently depending only on...

Manjummel Boys Crosses 2018 At The Worldwide Box Office ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )

The task has been finally accomplished! Yes, Manjummel Boys, after spending three weeks and two days in theatres, has managed to cross the lifetime collection of Tovino Thomas’ 2018 and become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time at the worldwide box office. Now, the film is aiming to touch a new milestone. Keep reading to know more!

Directed by Chidambaram, the survival thriller was released on 22nd February, and it received highly positive reviews upon its arrival. Considering the positivity all around, the film was supposed to be good at ticket windows, but no one expected it to be a record-smashing all-time blockbuster. Both in India and in overseas, it’s a mega success.

Manjummel Boys at the worldwide box office

On day 23rd, Manjummel Boys made a rocking entry into the 100 crore (net) club at the...

Bastar Box Office Collection Day 1 (Early Trends) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Today, we saw two noteworthy Bollywood releases arriving in theatres, and none of them have made a good start at the Indian box office. Speaking about Adah Sharma’s Bastar: The Naxal Story, the start has been dismal, and the film is in a dicey position to even hit the 1 crore mark on day 1. Keep reading to know more!

Reception of Bastar

After delivering a blockbuster with The Kerala Story, director Sudipto Sen is back with another important and sensitive subject. Considering the success of the last film, expectations were high for this latest release, but the buzz was totally missing. Talking about critics’ reviews, they have been mixed. Even word-of-mouth among neutral audiences is mixed so far. So, a big turnaround won’t be seen.

Day 1 estimates of Bastar

During the pre-release phase, Bastar failed to create any sort of buzz around itself.

Bastar: The Naxal Story Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Adah Sharma, Indira Tiwari, Vijay Krishna, Anangsha Biswas, Abhikalp Gagdekar, Raima Sen, Purnendu Bhattacharya, Subrata Dutta, Naman Nitin Jain, Nidhi Mayuri, Kishor Kadam, Shilpa Shukla, Gandhali Jain

Director: Sudipto Sen

Bastar: The Naxal Story Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: Unapologetically forthright saga of what is happening in Bastar

What’s Bad: The brutality shown may unsettle some people

Loo Break: No chance!

Watch or Not?: Yes, if you want to know another harsh socio-political reality of our times

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 124 Minutes

User Rating:

The story is set in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, where Naxalism still flourishes in the lush forests, affecting tribal and economically-backward villagers who are deprived of basic human rights like schools, roads and hospitals due to a well-entrenched subversive system. The Maoists, now centred there in the country,...

Adah Sharma Opens Up About Her Role In Bastar: The Naxal Story(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Adah Sharma, who started out with the horror hit 1920 (2008), has since been known for the sheer variety in her work—Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada movies, Hindi web series, short films, and music videos. Her cream includes Hasee Toh Phasee, Commando 2, the series Holiday, and the short Tindey. And last year, she played the central character in the blockbuster The Kerala Story, which, in terms of Roi, was the biggest hit of 2023.

She now does a 180-degree flip from her earlier roles to essay a gritty Crpf officer in her second film with the …Kerala… duo, director Sudipto Sen and producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, in Bastar: The Naxal Story.

When I compliment her on the flip from her recent breezy-n-brazen turn as Rosie, the bar girl, in Sunflower 2, Adah Sharma gushes, “Thanks for acknowledging that...

Advance bookings are now open for the highly anticipated film, “Bastar: The Naxal Story,” set to hit cinemas this Friday, March 15, 2024. Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the film boasts a stellar cast including Adah Sharma, Indira Tiwari, Vijay Krishna, Shilpa Shukla, Yashpal Sharma, Subrat Dutta, and Raima Sen.

Announced in June 2023, the film is based on the Naxalite–Maoist insurgency in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, promising to delve deep into this socio-political issue. With its intriguing premise and talented ensemble, “Bastar” is poised to offer audiences a compelling cinematic experience.

‘Bastar’ Advance Bookings Open Now… 15 March Release… From the makers of #TheKeralaStory… #Bastar: #TheNaxalStory arrives in *cinemas* This Friday [15 March 2024].

Book your tickets : https://t.co/7vFrOcIycH#VipulAmrutlalShah #SudiptoSen #AdahSharma #AashinAShah… pic.twitter.com/qsvMLQJmQL

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As advance bookings open, anticipation is building among moviegoers eager to witness this gripping...

Web Series Review Of Sunil Grover’s Sunflower 2 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Sunflower 2 Review: Star Rating:

Cast: Adah Sharma, Sunil Grover, Ranvir Shorey, Girish Kulkarni, Mukul Chadda, Radha Bhatt, Ashish Vidyarthi, Ashwin Kaushal, Shonali Nagrani & Annapurna Soni

Creator: Vikas Bahl

Director: Navin Gujral

Streaming On: ZEE5

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 8 episodes with a runtime of 30-40 minutes each

Sunflower 2 Review Out ( Photo Credit – ZEE5 / YouTube ) Sunflower 2 Review: What’s It About:

Like true cinematic sequels or web seasons that take the previous story ahead, this show also takes its plot forward. At base, this is a murder mystery set in a housing society in Mumbai that is colorful in its assorted residents and tenants and yet full of characters that have hypocritical and double standards. There is too much packed in this mystery, wherein one of the flat-owners, a rich lecher, Kapoor (Ashwin Kaushal), who is separated from his wife, Naina (Shonali...

Mumbai, March 8 (Ians) Actress Adah Sharma has left no stone unturned to ace her look in the upcoming film ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’, which required her to put on weight.

Adah gained 10 kgs of weight for her role but also had to be fit. She gorged on 15 bananas a day and had flax seed ladoos for the film, which is based on Maoist insurgency in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh.

“I had to put on 10 kgs for ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’. But I had to also be very very fit, being able to climb mountains and do action with rifles. I ate around 15 bananas everyday and flax seed laddoos,” said Adah.

The actress added that she would eat four laddoos a day.

“We were shooting in the jungles so my mother gave me a whole box of laddoos. I used to eat four a day.”

‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ is...

Ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, ‘The Kerala Story’ actress Adah Sharma says she considers herself fortunate to be a woman in the film industry because women are being given “such powerful roles”. Talking on the occasion of International Women’s Day, Adah said: “I feel very fortunate to be a woman in this day and age.”

Adah made her Bollywood debut in 2008 with the successful Hindi horror film ‘1920’ . She was then doing high-octane action in the ‘Commando’ franchise. It was last year, however, when she gained a national following with her performance in Vipul Amritlal Shah’s ‘The Kerala Story’.

Now, she is all set to showcase her acting chops in the upcoming film ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’, which is based on Maoist insurgency in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. Her ever-expanding filmography is proof that she is here and means serious business when it comes to content.

Bastar Trailer Impact At Box Office Day 1 (Photo Credit –YouTube)

After the grand success of The Kerala Story last year, the team has returned with yet another film, Bastar: The Naxal Story. Its trailer was unveiled yesterday and has managed to grab good eyeballs. But is the content powerful enough to boost the film’s box office potential as far as day 1 collection is concerned? Let’s discuss it below in detail.

The dream team returns!

The dream team of director Sudipto Sen, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, and actress Adah Sharma has come together yet again after the surprise blockbuster The Kerala Story. The film, upon its release, received mixed reviews, but at the Indian box office, it left everyone jaw-dropped with a collection of much beyond 200 crores net. Now, expectations are high for their upcoming release.

How’s the trailer of Bastar?

Honestly speaking, the trailer of Bastar lacks an overall impact,...

Adah Sharma has shared an amusing anecdote about her ‘Sunflower 2’ co-star Sunil Grover, revealing how he is surprisingly skilled at draping a saree, surpassing every woman on the set.

Appreciating his saree-draping skills, Adah said: “Sunil can drape a saree faster than any woman. He can drape it within two minutes.”

Sunil affirmed this claim, stating: “If there were a saree draping competition, I could outdo any woman.”

His impeccable saree-wrapping skills became a delightful surprise for everyone on sets.

The series follows the story of the Sunflower Society, where Sonu (Sunil) finds himself under suspicion again in another intriguing murder mystery. With the introduction of a new tenant, Rosie Mehta (Adah), and with multiple potential suspects, the plot thickens, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.

‘Sunflower 2’ is streaming on ZEE5.

Mumbai, March 3 (Ians) A new poster from the upcoming Adah Sharma-starrer film ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ was unveiled on Sunday.

The poster features the actress in two different avatars, one wearing the uniform as Ips Neerja Madhavan, and the other on a field operation as a Naxal combat soldier.

Committed to her duty, Adah stands in the fight against the Naxals.

Sharing the poster on their social media, the makers wrote in the caption: “Duty or Pledge: Committed till the end, relentless in the fight against Naxals. Uncover the truth in #BastarTheNaxalStory, trailer out on March 5, 2024.”

The film presents Adah Sharma aa Ips Neerja Madhvan and her glimpses in the teaser have left the viewers intrigued.

The film marks the second association of Adah with director Sudipto Sen and producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah after their last film ‘The Kerala Story’.

The trailer of the film is all set to...

March 2024 Ott Releases Seem To Be An Interesting LineUp (Photo Credit – Facebook/Youtube/IMDb)

It is an altogether new month, and we have it all planned for you. This month, Hindi films and web series have a lot on their plate to offer, and this platter is too tempting to miss. Right from drama to comedy and thriller to fantasy, you name it, and March 2024 Ott releases have it.

While there is a list of freshly baked web series, the star attraction of this month is Sara Ali Khan’s Ae Watan Mere Watan, a Dharmatic Entertainment film, which is a Netflix original and is dropping on the Ott giant later this month.

On the other hand, a few star releases this year are finally dropping on Ott platforms, including Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone‘s Fighter to Teja Sajja’s HanuMan.

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March 2024 Box Office Expectations Do Not Bring Hope Despite Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan & Siddharth Malhotra Arriving. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

The year 2024 has offered us 8 Hindi films in the theaters, and now March 2024 is ready with as many as 12 Hindi releases in the theater. However, are these 12 films a hope for a March 2024 box office boom? Certainly not. However, the month definitely has a mixed bag with some unpredictable and dicey moves.

The only thing that might be certain is that March 2024 will perform better than March 2023 at the box office. Last year, the films released in the third month earned a total of 260.59 crores, and this month, the 12 films in total are targetting somewhere around the same number, but only in one condition – if word of mouth acts like a charm for some films.

In February as well, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya...

All 15 Films Of Vidyut Jammwal’s Filmography Ranked & A Guide On Where To Watch Them. ( Photo Credit – IMDb/Youtube )

Vidyut Jammwal is undoubtedly one of the most loved action stars in the country. The testimony to this fact is his filmography, which might have been full of flops, but the reason for these flops has been inflated budgets of his films since all of them have churned out some decent numbers at the box office, proving that he has a loyal fan base in this country.

Vidyut made his film debut with Force as an antagonist, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he was the most talked about star of the film that year. In the right sense, he literally swept John Abraham’s stardom off his feet, stealing his thunder.

After a thunderous debut as an antagonist, Vidyut made his debut with Commando. Commando 3...

The Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards, held on Tuesday night, was a glamorous event attended by numerous celebrities, including Vikrant Massey, Sanya Malhotra, Anil Kapoor, Adah Sharma, Karishma Tanna, and Rupali Ganguly, among others.

Adah Sharma, a well-known actress in Bollywood, has garnered significant acclaim for her roles in various films. Her recent success in “The Kerala Story,” released on Zee5, has further elevated her status in the industry. Audiences have praised Sharma’s performance in the film, contributing to its success.

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At the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024, Adah Sharma was honored with the Most Promising Actress award for her role in “The Kerala Story.” She shared her joy by posting pictures with the award on Instagram, expressing gratitude to her audience for their support.

In her caption accompanying the pictures, Sharma thanked...

Check Out The Complete Winner List Of Bollywood Polls In Koimoi Audience Poll 2023 (Photo Credit – IMDb)

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Polls for Bollywood were conducted on Twitter throughout the last month, and the results of the same are already out. We clearly saw Shah Rukh Khan dominating the results with his films, and he was also voted the Best Actor by Twitter users. Check out the complete list of winners below, along with a percentage of votes in their favor:

Best Film:

Jawan – 72%

Best Director:

Atlee (Jawan) – 79%

Best Actress:

Adah Sharma (The Kerala Story) – 76.4%

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Best Actor:

Shah Rukh Khan (Jawan) – 74%

Best Supporting Actress:

Sanya Malhotra (Jawan) – 53.7%

Best Supporting Actor:...

Bollywood actress Adah Sharma takes the helm in the controversial film “The Kerala Story,” which premiered on ZEE5 on February 16, 2024, following much anticipation.

Directed by Sudipto Sen, the film has piqued significant interest among audiences, even within the Ott space. Making waves on the ZEE5 platform, the movie garnered a remarkable 150 million streaming minutes within just 3 days, marking a monumental achievement.

Receiving a blend of positive and negative feedback, reminiscent of its theatrical release, “The Kerala Story” continues to generate substantial buzz.

‘The Kerala Story’ Incredible Viewership… #TheKeralaStory is a success story on Ott as well: 150 million+ watch minutes during the launch weekend… Now streaming on #Zee5 [@ZEE5India].#TheKeralaStoryOnZEE5 #VipulAmrutlalShah pic.twitter.com/zOmZlNNmz6

— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) February 19, 2024

Alongside Adah Sharma, the film stars Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, Siddhi Idnani, Devadarshini, and Vijay Krishna in pivotal roles. Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah of Sunshine Pictures, the movie boasts a score...

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023 Vs Filmfare Awards 2024: Shah Rukh Khan Vs Ranbir Kapoor For Best Actors, Check Out The List Of Winners In The Common Categories! (Picture Credit: IMDb)

We, here at Koimoi, conducted polls on Twitter for Bollywood, and the results are already out. It included the standard categories of awards. So, today, we’ll be doing a fun comparison of results between our Koimoi Audience Poll and one of the most prestigious award shows of Bollywood, Filmfare Awards. Let us tease you by informing you that in our poll, Best Actor of 2023 was bagged by Shah Rukh Khan, while in Filmfare, Ranbir Kapoor walked away with the honor.

For those who don’t know, our audience polls were posted on Twitter, and each poll was open for 7 days. During the duration of 7 days, each poll received tremendous response from users, and in the majority of categories, the impact...

The official trailer for “Sunflower Season 2,” featuring Sunil Grover in the lead role, was unveiled by the makers on Thursday, February 15th. Joining the ensemble cast for the second season of this murder mystery comedy is actor Adah Sharma.

In this highly anticipated season, Sunil Grover reprises his role as the enigmatic Sonu Singh, while Adah Sharma steps in to portray the character of Rosie Mehta, a new resident of the Sunflower, a middle-class residential complex in Mumbai.

Sonu aur Rosie ki date nahi, we're talking about Sunflower S2's date. Save karlo!#SunflowerS2 premieres 1st March, only on #ZEE5#Sunflower@adah_sharma @RanvirShorey#VikasBahl #ChaitallyParmar @Navingujral @mukulchadda#GirishKulkarni @AshishVid @Iamshonali #girishkulkarni… pic.twitter.com/YLxNxyngE3

— Sunil Grover (@WhoSunilGrover) February 17, 2024

Taking to Twitter to announce the show’s release, Sunil Grover shared the poster, featuring himself and Adah Sharma, along with the caption, “Sonu aur Rosie ki date nahi, we...

“The Kerala Story” is now available for streaming on ZEE5, offering viewers a glimpse into the journey of characters like Shalini and Fatima Ba. Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the 2023 Indian Hindi-language drama film features a talented cast including Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani.

The plot revolves around a group of women from Kerala who are coerced into converting to Islam and joining the Islamic State. Marketed as a true story, the film delves into the controversial concept of “love jihad,” perpetuating the Hindutva conspiracy theory. It falsely claims that thousands of Hindu women from Kerala have been converted to Islam and recruited by the Islamic State.

‘The Kerala Story’ Now Streaming On ZEE5… From Shalini to Fatima Ba, watch her story in #TheKeralaStory… Her journey is out now on #Zee5 [@ZEE5India].#TheKeralaStoryOnZEE5 #VipulAmrutlalShah pic.twitter.com/fpbaKg762N

— taran adarsh (@taran...

Ranveer Singh’s Shooting Schedule For Don 3, Shaktimaan & Singham Again!(Photo Credit –Instagram/YouTube)

Ranveer Singh is fresh from the success of Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani, co-starring Alia Bhatt as the leading lady. He has many projects in the kitty, and each one will leave you with an adrenaline rush. From Don 3, Shaktimaan to Singham Again, scroll below for the latest updates on each one of these projects.

Singham Again Cast

Rohit Shetty led Singham Again has a lot of exciting developments. Deepika Padukone will be joining the cop franchise as the first female cop. Tiger Shroff is also joining the bandwagon as Acp Satya. Lastly, Arjun Kapoor is the latest entrant and will play an antagonist in the film. And, of course, Ajay Devgn will be leading the upcoming flick, while Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh will also be seen in cameo roles.

Mumbai, Feb 15 (Ians) The makers of Sunil Grover-starrer ‘Sunflower’ on Thursday unveiled the riveting trailer of the second season of the crime comedy, offering a tantalising glimpse into the intriguing world of Sunflower, a middle-class housing society in Mumbai teeming with quirky characters.

Sunil, reprising his role as the enigmatic Sonu Singh, once again infuses humour and mystery while Adah Sharma adds her charm as Rosie Mehta to the already stellar cast.

The 2 minute 30 second trailer begins from where we left off–police duo Dg and Tambe, portrayed by Ranvir Shorey and Girish Kulkarni respectively, continue their relentless hunt for Mr Kapoor’s murderer.

As seen in the trailer, the new season will witness the most loved murder suspect coming back, Ahuja’s (played by Mukul Chadda) confession and Rosie’s entry into Sunflower society.

Rosie is a captivating bar dancer, who has inherited Kapoor’s (Ashwin Kaushal) penthouse,...

One Mohanlal Film Serves As A Strong Script For Damini 2 Led By Sunny Deol (Picture Credit: Facebook & IMDb)

Last year, we saw Sunny Deol making a roaring comeback with Gadar 2 and ripping the box office apart with some jaw-dropping numbers. Now, we reimagine him wearing that lawyer’s uniform and bringing back his cult character of advocate Govind Srivastava on the big screen. Yes, you guessed it right! We’re talking about his cult crime drama, Damini. We feel that Damini 2 is highly possible, and even the script is ready if someone decides to remake Mohanlal’s recent court drama.

For those who don’t know, Damini was released in 1993 and was a huge success at the Indian box office. Apart from commercial success, the film also tasted solid critical success, and over the years, it became a cult classic. The craze of its dialogues and scenes is still there,...

The makers of the upcoming political-thriller film ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ unveiled the second teaser from the film Wednesday. The teaser shows the emotional cry of a mother, who is ready to take revenge for her family against the brutality of Naxals.

The teaser showcases the feeling of a mother and her pain of losing her family. The hard-hitting dialogues in the teaser coupled with the Bgm build up the tension and raise the excitement to witness the real story on the big screens.

The teaser promises a compelling return of ‘The Kerala Story’ team in the form of producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah, director Sudipto Sen, and actress Adah Sharma.

Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s Sunshine Pictures and co-produced by Aashin A Shah, ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’ is directed by Sudipto Sen.

The film will be released on March 15, in cinemas worldwide.

Actress Adah Sharma, who is an ardent animal lover, will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with her furry friends as she has joined hands with an animal hospital on the day of love. Now Adah has teamed up with animal hospital Tolfa (Tree of Life for Animals). Talking about the same, Adah said: “I’m very excited about this project. I have been given so much and I want to give back. I want to do a lot for animals.

“This hospital takes care of abandoned calves, stray dogs and cats, and injured animals. I want people to be educated about adopting Indian dogs , giving stray animals a home.”

On the work front, Adah, who gained the spotlight with her performance in ‘The Kerala Story’, will next be seen in ‘Bastar: The Naxal Story’, where she has joined forces with producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and director Sudipto Sen once again...

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Jawan’s Shah Rukh Khan To The Kerala Story’s Adah Sharma – Here’s The Winner List Of Best Actor & 3 More Categories!(Photo Credit –IMDb/Instagram)

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Today, we mark the end of Bollywood’s winner list as we’ll be revealing the results of the last four categories. It includes the final outcome of the Twitter polls conducted for the Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, and Best Film categories. Before we announce the entire winner list, let us tease you by informing you that Shah Rukh Khan has emerged victorious as the Best Actor for his portrayal in Jawan. Keep reading to know more!

Just like previous results that were announced, this time, too, the list is completely dominated by Shah Rukh Khan’s film. Apart from bagging the Best Actor honor, his Jawan has also left its mark in two...

Salaar Is Ready To Drop On Another Ott After Releasing In Every Other Language On Netflix ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

It was in January that Prashanth Neel’s much-hyped action biggie, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, made its way on Ott in every other language except Hindi. The film has been rated 6.6 on IMDb and released on Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, along with English subtitles. But Salaar’s Hindi version on Ott was missing.

While many fans have been waiting to watch the film in Hindi, others watched it with English subtitles only. The film has been streaming on Netflix since January 20. But now, it is ready to arrive digitally in Hindi on Ott.

While Salaar cracked a huge Ott deal with Netflix, it could not crack the Hindi version’s deal with the platform, and the film is now finally ready to stream in Hindi. Here’s a...

Get ready as ‘The Kerala Story’ finally makes its debut on ZEE5, scheduled for release on February 16, 2024. The much-anticipated drama promises to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative.

About the Film:

Directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, ‘The Kerala Story’ is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language drama. The film features a talented ensemble cast including Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani.

Plot Overview:

The storyline revolves around a group of women from Kerala who are coerced into converting to Islam and joining the Islamic State. Marketed as a true story, the film delves into the controversial Hindutva conspiracy theory of “love jihad.” It falsely portrays the conversion of thousands of Hindu women from Kerala and their recruitment into the Islamic State.

‘The Kerala Story’ To Premiere On ZEE5… The wait is over…#TheKeralaStory is set to release on #Zee5 [@ZEE5India] on 16 Feb 2024… Stay tuned!#TheKeralaStoryOnZEE5 #ZEE5India #VipulAmrutlalShah #AdahSharma #SunshinePictures pic.

The Kerala Story’s Ott release date and other details announced (Picture Credit: IMDb)

The Kerala Story created quite a buzz during its theatrical release last year in May. The movie starred Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani in the lead roles. The movie was one of the most talked-about films of 2023, with record-breaking box office numbers. And now, the makers have announced The Kerala Story’s Ott release date. Keep reading to know more!

Reception among critics & audiences

Inspired by actual events, The Kerala Story delves into the sensitive and complex issue of the alleged radicalization and conversion of young Hindu women to another religion in Kerala, forcing them into joining terrorist groups. The film follows the story of three girls: Shalini (Adah Sharma), Nimah (Yogita Bihani), and Geetanjali (Siddhi Idnani), who are manipulated by their roommate, Asifa (Sonia Balani), into converting to another religion.

The...

As the Adah Sharma-starrer ‘The Kerala Story’ is set for the Ott release, director Sudipto Sen shared that tackling such a sensitive topic and translating it into a film is no small feat. Inspired by real events, ‘The Kerala Story’ which has created quite a buzz during its theatrical release, delves into the sensitive and complex issue of the alleged radicalisation and conversion of young Hindu women to another religion in Kerala, forcing them into joining terrorist groups.

Talking about the film, Sudipto said: “Tackling such a sensitive topic and translating it into a film is no small feat; it’s a challenge we willingly embraced. However, every filmmaker wants an assurance about his work and ‘The Kerala Story’s box office performance was my assurance and gratification to continue to have faith in myself.”

“Many are living in the dark about the reality of the situation and for those,...