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Director Koratala Siva, who recently delivered a massive global success with Devara: Part 1, is reportedly not planning on any long breaks. While the industry eagerly awaits the second installment of his coastal action saga starring Jr NTR, latest industry reports shared by Chitrambhalare suggest that the filmmaker has locked a versatile three-project lineup, including a potential collaboration with veteran powerhouse Nandamuri Balakrishna. The most buzzing update from the director's camp involves a fresh script narrated to the God of Masses, Nandamuri Balakrishna (NBK). Known for weaving social messages into high-octane commercial entertainers like Mirchi and Srimanthudu, industry reports shared by Chitrambhalare indicate that Koratala Siva has already held talks with Balayya. This project is reportedly part of a back-to-back lineup the director is locking while waiting for Jr NTR to complete his current commitments for Dragon and return for the Devara 2 shoot in mid-2026 Fans of Jr NTR have been anxious for updates on Devara 2. According to recent reports, the project is scheduled to resume filming by mid-2026. This timeline aligns with Jr NTR's current commitments, as the actor is expected to complete his work on the highly anticipated film Dragon (and War 2) before returning to the world of Devara. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   The anticipation for the sequel stems from the massive success of the first part, which established Jr NTR as a global force and marked a strong comeback for Koratala Siva. Devara: Part 1 (2024) - Final Box Office Performance Worldwide Gross: ₹428Crore India Net (All Languages): ₹292.47 Crore Overseas Collection: ₹77 Crore Theatrical Verdict: SuperHit Devara: Part 1 concluded on a massive cliffhanger, setting the stage for an intense clash between the characters portrayed by Jr NTR and Saif Ali Khan.While there is no official confirmation yet regarding the NBK project, Koratala Siva's strategy seems clear: staying prolific while waiting for the Man of Masses to return for the epic conclusion of the Devara saga.

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Mumbai, July 31 - Bollywood action star Tiger Shroff is slowly coming back in the game and is lining up multiple films after the release of the upcoming action thriller Baaghi 4. Directed by Harsha and produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, the film is scheduled to release on September 5 this year. ## After Baaghi 4, Tiger Shroff has reportedly locked, at least two films. According to the report by Pinkvilla, the Heropanti star has signed on for an exciting high-concept action film with producer Murad Khetani. The movie in question will mark the directorial debut of Avane Srimannaryana director Sachin Ravi. ## It is said that Tiger has been on the lookout for a new format of action, and when producer Murad Khetani and director Sachin Ravi approached him with a film that pushes the boundaries of action in a new direction, the actor was bowled over by the vision for telling this intriguing story and went ahead to allot dates to the film on priority. ## The pre-production work has already begun, and the makers are aiming to take the film on the floors by October this year with a 45-day schedule. The dialogues of this yet untitled high-concept action thriller are being written by Sumit Arora (Jawan and Border 2), and the film will hit the big screen in 2026. ## Apart from the film with Murad Khetani Production, Tiger also has a film with producer Karan Johar. The movie, titled Lag Ja Gale, will be directed by Raj Mehta. The revenge-based actioner features Tiger with Janhvi Kapoor and Lakshya Lalwani in leading roles, and is scheduled to go on floors in November this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, November 16 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor was roped in to headline Pooja Entertainment's mega-budgeted epic Ashwatthama: The Saga Continues. Kannada director Sachin B. Ravi of Avane Srimannarayana fame was on board to direct the film. ## Since the announcement, the film, however, has faced delays and challenges and now, according to the report by Mid-Day, the project has been put on hold indefinitely due to budgetary constraints. It is said that the movie was planned to be made for 500 crores but it was escalating as pre-production advanced. ## The report quoted an insider saying that the project's scale was enormous and was supposed to be shot across multiple countries. However, after they started working on it, the makers felt it was a massive challenge to make it within the planned budget.## Pooja Entertainment, on the other hand, has reportedly been in a financial crisis with back-to-back major box office flops and considering all these things, the team led to a decision to pause production until these issues could be resolved.## Shahid Kapoor, on the other hand, has reportedly moved on from this ambitious project and has started preparation for Vishal Bhardwaj's action thriller film. The actor also has OMG 2 director Amit Rai's historical action drama based on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shahid, meanwhile, will next be seen in director Rosshan Andrrews' action thriller Deva, scheduled to be released in February 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, February 4 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor is gearing up for the release of romantic-comedy Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, directed by Amit Joshi and Aradhana Sah. Billed as an impossible love story, the movie has Kriti Sanon as the female lead and it is scheduled to release on February 9. ## After TBMAUJ, Shahid Kapoor will be seen in Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews' cop action thriller Deva. Produced by Roy Kapur Films in association with Zee Studios, Deva is said to be the official remake of the Malayalam movie Mumbai Police. Shahid plays a police officer while Pooja Hegde is the female lead. It will be hitting theatres on October 11 this year. ## Besides the confirmed TBMAUJ and Deva, the Kabir Singh star has reportedly locked two more films. It is said that Shahid will be headlining Pooja Entertainment's epic film based on Mahabharata. The actor will be playing the role of great warrior Ashwatthama who was the son of Guru Dronacharya and had received the boon of immortality from Lord Shiva himself. ## The yet-to-be-announced film will reportedly be directed by Kannada filmmaker Sachin Ravi, known for directing Rakshit Shetty's action adventure, Avane Srimannarayana (2019). The movie is expected to start filming in August this year for a grand 2025 release in multiple languages. ## According to the latest reports, Shahid is also in advanced talks with the OMG 2 director Amit Rai for a historical action drama film based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It will be produced by Ashwin Varde under his banner Wakaoo Films and a top studio is expected to come on board for the same. The shoot timeline is not known yet.## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, December 9 - Earlier this year, it was reported that Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor would be headlining Pooja Entertainment's mythological film based on the epic Mahabharata. Kannada filmmaker Sachin Ravi, known for directing Rakshit Shetty's action adventure, "Avane Srimannarayana" (2019), was said to be roped in to direct this magnum opus. ## Now, according to a report by Peepingmoon.com, Shahid Kapoor will be playing the role of great warrior Ashwatthama. He was the son of Guru Dronacharya and had received the boon of immortality from Lord Shiva himself. Shahid is said to have signed on to the film and will undergo intense physical training to embody the character of Ashwatthama. ## It is said that Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani of Pooja Entertainment have been on this ambitious project since early this year and putting their efforts into making this film a visual wonder and something that has never been attempted before in Indian cinema. ## The film is currently being written and is expected to go on floors by August 2024 and have a grand release by 2025. The other details about the film are not known yet and are expected to be made official with the announcement of the film soon. ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, October 24 - Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor has teamed with Malayalam director Rosshan Andrrews for the first time. Roy Kapur Films in association with Zee Studios produced this high-octane action thriller which has Pooja Hegde as the female lead. ## On Tuesday (October 24), the makers unveiled the first look of Shahid Kapoor and the title of the movie on the occasion of Dussehra. The movie, which is said to be a remake of the Malayalam hit "Mumbai Police", has been titled "Deva", in which Shahid plays a police officer.## "Deva" is about a brilliant yet rebellious police officer investigating a high-profile case. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal, leading him down a thrilling and dangerous path. ## The shoot of the film has already commenced and it has been announced to release on October 11, 2024, on the occasion of Dussehra. It will be Shahid's next after the upcoming untitled rom-com for Maddock Files, scheduled to release in February 2024. ## Meanwhile, Shahid Kapoor is also in talks for a mega-budgeted mythological film with Pooja Entertainment. According to reports, it will go on floors next year and it will be directed by the Kannada film "Avane Srimannarayana" fame Sachin Ravi.## DEVA in theatres on Dussehra 11th October 2024.@hegdepooja #RosshanAndrrews @shariqpatel #SiddharthRoyKapur @ZeeStudios_ @RoyKapurFilms @ZeeMusicCompany @zeecinema pic.twitter.com/jFy3eqLqrI— Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) October 24, 2023 ## Stay tuned...