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Bollywood Gup-Shup

KAPIL SHARMA AMAR KAUSHIK

‘Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2’ to be released on Dec. 12 Director reveals they roped in Aneet Padda for ‘Shakti Shalini’

aiyaara’ fame Aneet Padda is all
omedian Kapil Shar- set to make her big entry into
ma on Thursday an- Sthe Maddock Horror Comedy
Cnounced the release Universe (MHCU). The actress has
date of his film ‘Kis Kisko been chosen to play the lead role in
Pyaar Karoon 2’. According to Maddock Films’ upcoming movie
his Instagram post, the film is ‘Shakti Shalini,’ which marks anoth-
set to hit theatres on Decem- er exciting addition to the success-
ber 12, 2025. Kapil also shared ful franchise. The teaser of ‘Shakti
the film’s motion poster, reveal- Shalini’ was recently shown in the-
ing Manjot Singh, Parul Gula- atres alongside Ayushmann Khurrana
ti, and Ayesha Khan as his co- and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Thamma’,
stars. “Get ready for double the which has been loved by moviegoers since
confusion, and 4 times the fun! its Diwali release. Filmmaker Amar Kaushik,
#KisKiskoPyaarKaroon2, laugh who has been part of the casting process for ‘Shakti Shalini,’
riot begins only In Cinemas on shared why he believed Aneet was the perfect choice for the film.
12th December 2025,” he shared. Kapil Talking about her performance, he said he had been impressed by
also has a film with Riddhima Kapoor Sahni in his kitty. In the her after watching her performance in ‘Saiyaraa’ and found her tal-
film, Neetu Kapoor will also be seen playing a pivotal role. ent refreshing. “I’m very excited, actually. She’s a very good artist. I
After wrapping up the shoot a few months ago, Riddhima had seen her performance in Saiyaara and some of her earlier work,
took to Instagram and expressed her happiness over the bond she too. I felt she was the perfect one for this film. When young blood
created with over 200 people on the sets. joins your project, it brings a new perspective for everyone involved.
With Aneet, I’m really excited and waiting for us to begin,” Amar
Kaushik said.
AYUSHMANN KHURRANA

Star offers prayers after bumper opening of ‘Thamma’
B ollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, on Wednesday, paid a visit to Mumbai’s iconic Sid-

dhivinayak Temple in gratitude for the mark made by his latest film’s opening.

His sacred visit comes a day after his film ‘Thamma’ delivered a bumper opening at the
box office. Ayushmann was accompanied by ‘Thamma’ producer Amar Kaushik.

Speaking of ‘Thamma’, the film, which also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rash-
mika Mandanna, minted Rs 25.11 crore on its opening day, as per trade analyst Taran
Adarsh. According to Adarsh, the film has performed well across all regions, North, South,
East, and West, and has managed to pack theatres with moviegoers. With a long week
ahead, ‘Thamma’ is expected to post a strong total for its extended opening weekend.
On receiving a positive response for the film, Ayushmann, in a press note, said, “I’m an enter-
tainer, so it brings me so much joy to see people loving and enjoying Thamma and my performance
during these big Diwali holidays. When my visionary producer Dinesh Vijan had told me that Thamma was releasing in Diwali, I
was thrilled because it was something that I was always wished to happen in my career.”

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