Akshay Kumar says he wants a real action film and is pushing back against the growing use of VFX and AI in stunt-heavy cinema. The actor says audiences can feel the difference when action is performed for real.
Jio Studios marks eight years with a run defined by titles like Dhurandhar, Laapataa Ladies, Stree 2 and Shaitaan. The banner’s genre-spanning slate has helped shape its identity in the current Hindi film conversation.
Ranveer Singh’s *Dhurandhar: The Revenge* has stormed ahead on the Dhurandhar The Revenge paid previews chart, collecting Rs 9 crore nett before release. The spy-action sequel has now overtaken *Stree 2* to set a new Bollywood paid previews record.
*Dhurandhar: The Revenge* advance booking for paid previews is closing in on the Rs. 8.75 crore nett benchmark set by *Stree 2*. The Ranveer Singh starrer is tracking to cross the record within roughly the first 28 hours.
Filmmaker Dinesh Vijan shares his vision for Indian cinema’s global future at CII Big Picture Summit 2025. The Maddock Films founder discusses using AI to take Indian stories worldwide and reveals how Stree 2 becoming highest grossing Hindi film proved all doubters wrong.
Shraddha Kapoor has been roped in to dub for the Hindi version of Disney’s highly anticipated animation sequel Zootopia 2. The actress will make the official announcement at a special media event in Mumbai on November 8, bringing her star power to the family entertainer releasing next year.
The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe has achieved a historic milestone by crossing Rs 1500 crore in worldwide gross box office collections. From Stree’s groundbreaking success in 2018 to Thamma’s current theatrical run, the franchise has redefined the horror comedy genre in Indian cinema.
Thamma director Aditya Sarpotdar shared his vision of Shah Rukh Khan joining the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. The director compared SRK to Captain America or Iron Man, stating the superstar should play a positive role who brings everyone together to fight evil.
Producer Prerna Arora opens up about the intense reaction to Jatadhara trailer and explains how the film tackles black magic with authenticity. The Zee Studios project starring Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha releases on November 7, 2025.
Thamma is an upcoming romantic horror comedy film starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles.
In a thrilling new development, it looks like Stree is coming back, and she’s bringing a huge surprise with her!
Some of the new and returning titles in the MHCU are Stree 3, Mahamunjya, Shakti Shalini, Chamunda, Pehla Mahayudh and Doosra Mahayudh. Thamma, meanwhile, will release on October 21, coinciding with Diwali.
