Bollywood
Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday & R Madhavan’s C Sankaran Nair Biopic Titled Kesari Chapter 2, Release Date POSTPONED

Akshay Kumar, Ananya Panday, and R. Madhavan are set to collaborate on an upcoming film about C Sankaran Nair, focusing on the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre. Reportedly, it has been titled Kesari Chapter 2. Earlier, the film was scheduled to release on March 14, 2025, but has now been postponed and will hit theaters in April 2025.
While the makers and the cast are yet to share an official statement regarding the same, trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed the news on social media, writing, “KESARI CHAPTER 2 – THE UNTOLD STORY OF JALLIANWALA BAGH RELEASE DATE FINALISED…Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective & Cape of Good Films… The film releases on 18 April 2025… Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi… Starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday.”
Kesari Chapter 2 is based on a book titled The Case That Shook The Empire, by Pushpa Palat and Raghu Palat.
According to the reports, Akshay Kumar will be playing the role of a lawyer. Panday’s character, on the other hand, seeks guidance from him. There will be no romantic angle between the duo.
Kesari featured Akshay Kumar in the lead and was released in 2019, where he portrayed Havildar Ishar Singh, a brave soldier. The film was based on the incredible true story of the Battle of Saragarhi. Parineeti Chopra also played a significant role in the film.
Kesari Chapter 2 will explore an entirely different historical event and will be directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. The movie is backed by Dharma Productions, Cape Of Good Films, and Leo Media Collective.
Bollywood
Varun Dhawan shares his excitement as ‘Baby John’ goes global

Mumbai, Feb 19: Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan expressed his excitement about “Baby John” reaching a global audience when it streams on Prime Video.
The actor shared his enthusiasm, highlighting his longstanding and rewarding relationship with the streaming platform. He’s thrilled that the film will now be available to viewers worldwide, marking an exciting milestone for both the project and his career. The makers today announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of “Baby John,” directed by Kalees.
In a statement, the ‘Student Of The Year’ actor shared, “Baby John marks a significant milestone in my career, challenging me to step beyond my comfort zone—not only in terms of the physical demands of the role but also as an actor. Aspiring to lead a full-fledged actioner and collaborate with a genius like Atlee, I drew inspiration from the legendary action icons of Indian cinema. Working alongside Kalees, Keerthy, Wamiqa, Jackie Sir, and an incredibly dedicated and talented team made this journey thoroughly enriching. I am thrilled that Baby John will be reaching a global audience when it streams on Prime Video, with whom I share a longstanding and extremely rewarding relationship.”
Producer Atlee added, “Baby John is a family entertainer filled with great performances and emotional moments. Varun Dhawan shines in a never-seen-before action role, supported by a talented cast including Jackie sir, Keerthy, and Wamiqa. Baby Zara made her debut in this film and her performance brought a smile on everyone’s face with her natural charm and innocence. Director Kalees has brought a great blend of action and emotion to Baby John, making it an enjoyable watch for all action-drama movie fans. I’m sure audiences worldwide will love the film when it streams on Prime Video.”
The film also features Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Rajpal Yadav, and Jackie Shroff in pivotal roles.
Baby John was released in theatres on December 25, 2024. It will be streamed on Amazon Prime Video from today, February 19.
Bollywood
Salman Khan cranks the intrigue up a notch with new ‘Sikandar’ poster

Mumbai, Feb 18: A new poster from the upcoming Salman Khan-starrer ‘Sikandar’ was unveiled on Tuesday by the makers. The poster features Salman in mood lighting with shades of red and green.
The new poster gives fans a glimpse of Salman Khan’s fiery new look, though the filmmakers have kept much of the plot under wraps to keep the buzz building. With every reveal, the anticipation grows, leaving fans excited for more details about the highly-anticipated film.
The film marks Salman’s return to the big screen after more than a year. The superstar was last seen in ‘Tiger 3’. The teaser is further elevated by an electrifying background score composed by the acclaimed Santosh Narayanan, whose music perfectly complements the intensity and grandeur of the visuals.
The film is directed by A.R. Murugadoss, who is known for ‘Ghajini’, and also stars Rashmika Mandanna opposite Salman Khan. ‘Sikandar’ marks the reunion of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after their 2014 blockbuster, ‘Kick’, which also marked the directorial debut for the latter.
Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, ‘Sikandar’ promises to be a cinematic spectacle that blends action, drama, and emotion. ‘Sikandar’ is being developed with a strong focus on engaging storytelling and dynamic performances, setting the stage for yet another memorable Salman Khan performance.
The production house acknowledged the fans eagerness and said, “To all the amazing fans, your patience means the world to us. A little gift on #SajidNadiadwala’s birthday, after the love we’ve received on Sikandar. A big surprise awaits on the 27th Feb! Stay with us”.
Meanwhile, Rashmika also has been receiving a great response to her recent release ‘Chhaava’ in which she stars opposite Vicky Kaushal. In ‘Chhaava’, the actress essays the role of Yeshubai Bhosle, wife of Sambhaji Maharaj along with Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana and Divya Dutta in supporting roles.
Bollywood
Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel’s reunion ignites fans’ wishes for ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai 2’

Mumbai, Feb 17: Actors Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel’s recent reunion sparked a wave of excitement among fans on social media
The duo, who shared screen space in the iconic “Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai,” has left fans eagerly hoping for a sequel. As photos and videos from their reunion went viral, many are now demanding “Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai 2.” Ameesha also took to her Instagram handle and shared a heartwarming photo of herself posing with Hrithik, adding their popular song “Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai” to the post.
In the image, both flaunted radiant smiles as they posed together. For the caption, the ‘Gadar actress wrote, “About last night — lovely evening with SONIA’s ROHIT — for me, you’ll always be my Duggu BROSNAN first and then @hrithikroshan the superstar later.” Notably, fans were quick to react, with many demanding ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai 2.’
Echoing similar sentiments, one fan commented, “Really looking forward to watching them together as a lead pair opposite each other! Really wish a producer-director is reading this!! Big fan of @ameeshapatel9 & @hrithikroshan.” Another said, “Vote for – Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai 2.” A third user wrote, “My favorite couple, plisss Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai 2 plissss, we wait.” “Part 2 banana chaiye,” read another comment.
Directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan, “Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai” marked the Bollywood debut of both Hrithik and Ameesha. The 2000 romantic thriller also featured Anupam Kher, Dalip Tahil, Mohnish Bahl, Ashish Vidyarthi, Satish Shah, Farida Jalal, Asha Patel, Rajesh Tandon, and Tannaz Irani. Upon its release on January 14, 2000, the film became an instant blockbuster, grossing over ₹800 million worldwide. It went on to become the second-highest-grossing film of 2000 globally.
At the star-studded success bash of Netflix’s ‘The Roshans,’ Hrithik shared a heartwarming moment with Ameesha. The glitzy event was attended by an array of celebrities, including Rekha, Neetu Kapoor, Ameesha Patel, Anu Malik, Saba Azad, Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, Bhushan Kumar, Sam Kaushal, Mallika Sherawat, Pashmina Roshan, Jeetendra, Alka Yagnik, Jackie and Tiger Shroff, Anupam Kher, Vaani Kapoor, Siddharth Anand, Udit Narayan, and David Dhawan, among many others.
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