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Akshaye Khanna will play Shukracharya, the guru of the Asuras, in Prasanth Varma’s upcoming mythological film Mahakali. The first glimpse introduces his striking transformation and expands the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe into a darker Deva-Asura conflict.
DPIFF’s Instagram reel revisits the heartbreak at the centre of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the 2013 biographical drama about athlete Milkha Singh. The film’s portrayal of Biro and Milkha adds emotional depth to a story built around ambition, sacrifice and sporting triumph.
The MCU’s villains have evolved from city-level invaders to threats capable of affecting the entire universe. Here is how Loki, Ultron, Thanos and Doctor Doom represent different stages of Marvel’s expanding storytelling scale.
The Mahakali teaser has arrived, offering audiences an early glimpse of a project presented as intense and powerful. Here is what the DPIFF Instagram announcement confirms—and what remains to be revealed.
Marvel fans are imagining Keanu Reeves as Carter Slade, or the Phantom Rider, opposite Ryan Gosling in the upcoming Ghost Rider film. The casting remains unconfirmed, but the idea highlights the character’s long comic-book legacy and the creative possibilities surrounding Marvel’s supernatural corner.
DPIFF revisits Vikram Bhatt’s 1920, the 2008 Hindi supernatural horror film starring Rajneesh Duggal and Adah Sharma. Set in British-era India, the film combines gothic horror, romance, faith and sacrifice through the story of a husband trying to save his possessed wife.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge has reportedly crossed 10 lakh advance-booked tickets and ₹50 crore in advance sales across India. Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has crossed 6.4 lakh tickets ahead of its stated August 26 release, setting up an early box-office comparison.
DPIFF’s Instagram reel revisits the enduring romance of Prem and Preeti in Hum Saath Saath Hain. Played by Salman Khan and Sonali Bendre, the couple remains memorable for a relationship shaped by trust, warmth and understated affection.
Reported remuneration figures for Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part Ramayana have placed Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sunny Deol and Sai Pallavi in the spotlight. The figures remain unconfirmed, but they underline the scale and expectations surrounding the high-profile mythological project.
Aamir Khan and Kajol’s Fanaa combines romance with suspense as Zooni discovers that Rehan, the man she loves, is a terrorist. The 2006 film remains notable for its treatment of betrayal, moral responsibility and the clash between personal love and public danger.
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