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release in 2019. It’s touted to be one he is not the same!”
of the highest-grossing Hindi films of ‘Baaghi 4’ will be directed by
that year. Kannada filmmaker A Harsha, which
Son of Sardaar 2 marks his Bollywood debut.
Following the success at the box The film is produced by Sajid
office in 2012, Ajay Devgn is back Nadiadwala under the Nadiadwala
Grandson banner and is set to hit
to enthral the audience with the se- theatres on September 5, 2025.
quel of the action comedy ‘Son of
Sardaar’. Border 2
Helmed by Vijay Kumar Arora, Another much-awaited se-
the film has an extensive shoot sched- quel ‘Border 2’, has officially start-
ule in the UK, followed by India. ed filming. Earlier this year, Sunny
‘Son of Sardaar’, directed by Ash- Deol confirmed his return to the
wani Dhir, features Devgn alongside iconic role he portrayed in the orig-
Sonakshi Sinha and tells the story of inal, 1997 blockbuster ‘Border’ and
Jassi, a man who returns to his ances- now, the cameras are rolling for the
tral village in Punjab and becomes much-awaited continuation of the
embroiled in a family feud. The film patriotic war saga.
was known for its mix of humour, In a recent announcement
action, and romance, and while it re- Ranveer Singh will be the new Don in the third film of the hit franchise shared by the film’s makers, a pic-
ceived mixed reviews, it was praised ture from the film’s sets was posted,
for its lively performances and en- franchise. sequel was released in 2011 and was featuring a clapboard that signals the
gaging soundtrack. In the teaser, Ranveer was seen declared a hit. start of production.
‘Son of Sardaar 2’ was officially The post reads, “The cameras
Actor Hrithik Roshan was seen
seated in a building with his back to
announced on August 6. the camera. He lit up a cigarette, in- in a special appearance role in ‘Don are rolling for Border 2! With Sunny
Presented by Jio Studios and Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh,
Devgn Films, A Devgn Films and troduced himself as Don, and then 2’. Farhan’s directorial was a remake and Ahan Shetty leading the charge,
turned to face the camera. He wore a
of 1978’s ‘Don’, featuring Amitabh
SOS 2 Limited production, ‘Son leather jacket and matching pants for Bachchan in the lead role. this Anurag Singh directorial, pow-
of Sardaar 2’ is produced by Ajay the dapper look and accessorized it ered by cinematic legends Bhushan
Devgn and Jyoti Deshpande. with leather boots and matching sun- Baaghi 4 Kumar, JP Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta
Produced by N R Pachisia and promises action, drama, and patri-
Tiger Shroff is all set to thrill
Pravin Talreja and co-produced by glasses. Shah Rukh Khan and Ami- fans in the next instalment of his otism like never before. Mark your
tabh Bachchan played the character
Kumar Mangat Pathak. in the earlier versions. popular action franchise ‘Baaghi 4’. calendars: #Border2 hits theaters on
De De Pyaar De 2 The ‘Don’ series has always been In November, the actor, took to his Jan 23, 2026!”
Romantic comedy ‘De De Pyaar associated with compelling stories, Instagram to share the intense and Directed by Anurag Singh, ‘Bor-
De’ struck a chord with its unconven- exhilarating action, and unforgetta- “bloodier” first look of the film. der 2’ is set to be a grand cinematic
spectacle with a star-studded ensem-
tional take on relationships. The film, ble moments. Tiger shared a gripping poster of ble cast that includes Sunny Deol
starring Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet ‘Don’ starred Shah Rukh Khan, himself sitting on a toilet seat with a
Singh, and R. Madhavan, is set to hit Priyanka Chopra and Boman Irani knife in one hand, and bottle in an- reprising his legendary role, Varun
Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan
theatres on November 14 next year. in prominent roles. The film was re- other. Shetty.
The makers took to Instagram to leased in 2006 and won Best Asian Along with the pictures, the actor
share the news and wrote, “#DeDe- Film at the Neuchatel Internation- added a caption that read, “A darker The surge in sequels highlights
PyaarDe2 will release on 14th No- al Fantastic Film Festival. Later, its spirit, a bloodier mission. This time Bollywood’s strategic shift toward
building franchises, much like Holly-
vember 2025. The film is directed by wood. By combining familiarity with
@anshul3112, produced by #Bhu- innovation, filmmakers are keeping
shanKumar, #KrishanKumar, #Lu-
vRanjan & @gargankur82 and writ- audiences invested while minimizing
commercial risks.
ten by @tarun.j.85 & Luv Ranjan.” This approach has proven effec-
‘De De Pyaar De 2’ is being filmed
in Punjab, Mumbai, and London. tive, as audiences gravitate toward
stories and characters they already
The sequel is directed by Anshul
Sharma and produced by T-Series love, with sequels adding layers to
these narratives.
Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar, With a star-studded lineup and a
along with Luv Films’ Luv Ranjan mix of genres, 2025 is shaping up to be
and Ankur Garg. a year of cinematic extravagance for
Don 3 Bollywood. Whether it’s heart-pound-
The people have been waiting ing action, side-splitting comedy,
impatiently for the new ‘Don’ from or heartfelt romance, moviegoers
the wildly anticipated movie ‘Don can expect something for everyone.
3,’ directed by Farhan Akhtar. Ran- As the franchise era takes centre
veer Singh will be the new Don in the stage, Bollywood is poised to keep
third film of the hit franchise. audiences entertained while evolv-
In August 2023, Farhan had in ing its storytelling techniques. Fans
a special announcement video re- Sunny Deol returns in ‘Border 2’ to the iconic role he portrayed in the original, can gear up for a year packed with
vealed that Ranveer Singh will be the 1997 blockbuster ‘Border’ excitement, laughter, and unforget-
new Don in the third film of the hit table moments at the movies.

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