Maddock’s film ‘Shakti Shalini’ is in discussion. Actress Aneet Padda will be seen in the film. Along with the film Thaama, the makers also shared the first look of Shakti Shalini. Before Anit was confirmed, there were reports that Kiara Advani would be seen in the film. But then news came that Anit replaced Kiara in the film. Now director-producer Amar Kaushik has reacted on this.

Did Anit replace Kiara?

While talking to Filmygyan, Amar Kaushik said that it was never the case that Kiara was signed for the film. Amar said, ‘Kiara Advani is a very beautiful actor. Nothing like this was confirmed. Don’t know how this news came out. I always want to work with Kiara. When you are writing the story, then you see who goes for this character. Meaning who fits. When Saira came, we were still in the writing process.

Amar Kaushik further said, ‘Kiara was never signed. It was always like who would be there. What I am saying is that we do not know some things and we do not know who knows what outside and from there someone leaks it.

Amar Kaushik’s films are very much liked. Fans gave a lot of love to his films Stree 2, Bhediya, Bala and Stree. The film Stree 2 was an all time blockbuster hit.

Talking about Anit, he made his Bollywood debut with YRF’s film Sayara. In this film she was in the role opposite Ahaan Pandey. Anit was liked a lot in the film Saiyara. Anit was discussed everywhere. Before this film, Anit has worked in many popular ads.

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal will be seen in the film ‘Mahavatar’ to be directed by Amar Kaushik. The actor is going to play the role of Lord Parshuram in this film. Vicky Kaushal and Amar Kaushik will make special preparations before starting the shooting of the film. In this series, both of them have decided to stay away from non-veg food and alcohol.

According to the report of Bollywood Hungama, Vicky Kaushal will start shooting for the film ‘Mahavatar’ in late 2026. It may take a year to make the film. A lot of VFX will be used in the film, hence its post production will also take at least 6 months. That means ‘Mahavatar’ will hit the big screen in the year 2028.

Vicky-Amar want to give full strength in ‘Mahavatar’
Vicky Kaushal wants to play the character of Lord Parshuram with respect. That is why he has decided to give up non-veg and alcohol. The report reads- ‘A film like Mahavatar requires complete focus, and both (Vicky Kaushal and Amar Kaushik) have decided to go all out to make it a great film for the cinema-going audience. He has decided to give up non-veg food and will start preparations for the film with a grand puja ceremony in the middle of next year.

Vicky Kaushal is busy shooting for ‘Love and War’
Let us tell you that these days Vicky Kaushal is busy shooting for his upcoming film ‘Love and War’. After completing the shooting of this film, he will change his food habits for ‘Mahavatar’. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt will also be seen in lead roles in ‘Love and War’. This film will be released in theaters on 14 August 2026. Amar Kaushik has started work on the pre-vision of ‘Mahavatar’. That is why the director has already changed his eating habits.

Dinesh Vijan’s horror comedy universe has made a special place in the hearts of fans. These days Maddock’s horror comedy film Thama is being screened in theatre. Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna are in lead roles in this film. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal are also a part of this film. The film has received mixed reviews. Let us know what is the box office collection of the film so far.

Thama earned this much on the fifth day

According to Sacnilk report, Thama has collected Rs 13 crore on the fifth day i.e. on Saturday. However, the collection figures for the fifth day have not yet come officially. But if the film earns Rs 13 crore on the fifth day, then the total collection of the film till now becomes Rs 78.60 crore.

Ayushmann Khurrana’s fifth highest grosser

With this the film has become the 5th highest grosser of Ayushmann Khurrana’s career. The film has left behind Andhadhun (74.32 crores), Article 15 (66 crores), Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (62 crores), Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (42 crores) and Vicky Donor (35.32 crores). If the film continues to earn like this, it will break the records of Bala and Dream Girl 2 also.

The film has become the 6th highest grosser of Rashmika’s career. The film has left behind Seetha Ramam (8.23 crores), Varisu (6.82 crores), Goodbye (6.82 crores) and Kubera (2.17 crores). The film may soon break the record of Pushpa 1 (106.35 crores).

box office collection of thaama

Thama opened with a collection of Rs 24 crore. In this, Rs 23.75 crore was earned in Hindi and Rs 25 lakh was earned in Telugu. On the second day, the film collected Rs 18.6 crores. Did business of Rs 13 crore on the third day. The film’s earnings also declined on the fourth day. The film earned Rs 10 crores. Now the film’s earnings have increased on Saturday. The film earned Rs 13 crores.

Thaama has been directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. Produced by Amar Kaushik and Dinesh Vijan.

Actress Alia Bhatt has entertained her fans a lot with her talent. Now he has two films in his hands. She will be seen in YRF’s Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Love and War. Meanwhile, there are reports that Alia Bhatt will be seen in Dinesh Vijan’s film Chamunda. She is going to be a part of Maddock’s horror comedy universe. Now director Amar Kaushik has reacted on this. Amar Kaushik has worked in Maddock horror comedy universe.

Will Alia Bhatt be a part of Maddock horror universe?

Talking to Filmfare about Alia’s entry in Maddock horror comedy universe, Amar Kaushik said, ‘When it happens, everyone will know. I am neither denying it nor saying yes to it. Everything is on timeline. We just focus on the story and focus on casting later. We do not write scripts and stories based on cast. Thankfully yes, this does not happen.

He further said, ‘The audience is now expecting more. We are also trying our best to live up to their expectations. We are making this for the audience. If we do something wrong and don’t do it right, let us know through Instagram or any other means. We try to give the best. We don’t want to be polluted. We want to be honest and make a film like we did with our first film Stree. We are giving the audience what they want.

Let us tell you that Pinkvilla had written quoting the source that Alia Bhatt has always been in talks with Dinesh Vijan about many feature films. Now she is going to collaborate with the producer. The actress really liked a psychological supernatural thriller. Negotiations are going on.

Stree 2 Shines at Zee Cine Awards 2025: The Zee Cine Awards 2025 was hosted in Mumbai on 17 May. During this time many talented celebrities were honored for their incredible talent. In this award show, the 2024 superhit film ‘Stree 2’ was burnt. The film won 8 awards, not one, two or three.

‘Stree 2’ has won awards in categories like Best Movie to Best Song. In such a situation, the production house of the film Madock Films has expressed happiness by sharing the post. The production house wrote- ‘For fans, through fans, inspirations with the love of fans. This is not just a victory, it is the celebration of every fans who laugh, cried with us and played applause.

Award from Best Actress to Best Song
The horror-comedy film ‘Stree 2′ received the Award for Viewers Choice Best Film at the Zee Cine Awards. Shraddha Kapoor, who was seen in the role of lead actress in the film, was awarded Viewers’ Choice Best Actor Female Award. At the same time, Amar Kaushik, director of ‘Stree 2’, won the title of Best Director. Apart from this, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana were awarded the Best Actor in Comic Roll Category.

Two awards received for the song ‘Aaj Koni’
Tamannaah Bhatia starrer Song ‘Aaj Ka Tonight’ made a lot of headlines in ‘Stree 2′. The song received the Viewers’ Choice Best Song Award. At the same time, Madhubanti Bagchi, the singer of ‘Aaj Ki’, was awarded the title of Best Singer Female. At the same time, Sachin Jigar was awarded the Best Music and Kingshuk Moran was awarded the award for Expert Sound Design.

Box office collection of ‘Stree 2’
Dinesh Vijan’s produced film ‘Stree 2’ came on screen in the year 2024. The film created panic at the box office and made a great collection of Rs 627.50 crore in India. Worldwide also earned more than 800 crores.

Dinesh Vijan Controversial Comment on Shraddha Kapoor: Shraddha Kapoor was well received by the audience in both ‘Stree’ and ‘Stree 2’. But now a video of the film’s director Amar Kaushik is going viral in which he is seen explaining the reason to cast Shraddha in ‘Stree’. Amar Kaushik has told that Dinesh Vijan had taken her in the film due to the actress’s ‘witch -like laughter’.

In an interview with Komal Nahata, Amar Kaushik said- ‘The credit for the casting of Shraddha goes to Dinesh Vijan. He was coming in a flight with Shraddha and she met her on the flight. So he said, Amar is a person when he is a person, like a ‘woman’, a person is like a witch, sorry reverence. So he said something like this. The witch spoke or I am not sure. So when I got them, first I said to him.

Shraddha Kapoor’s fans raging
The actress’s fans have been enraged at the comment made on Dinesh Vijan’s Shraddha Kapoor. While sharing the video of Amar Kaushik, a user wrote- ‘At first he used Shraddha Kapoor’s fame, dedication and love of the audience to promote the woman 2 and give it great success, but now they are insulting them? Shraddha should now leave them! He is entitled to a better team and kaligs.

First they use #Shraddhakapoor ‘S Fame, Dedication & audiences’ love for her to promote #Stree2 & make it the huge success it is, but now he is disrespecting her? Shraddha Should Leave Them Now! She deserves a better team & colleagues. https://t.co/qzjjbrqueqr

– mexican_shraddhagem (@jimenezsar36352) April 5, 2025

‘Promoting the film in his name and now nonsense’

First Apar, Now Him?! Is this some new trend where men from her own films disk her publicly? This is how you talk about your leading lady ?? First they promoted the film on her name and after that talking sh! T!
Shraddha Deserves Better Team Members !!pic.twitter.com/l1a1gxdjsz

– (@shraddhafan_grl) April 5, 2025

Both parts of ‘Stree’ remained superhit
Let us know that the film ‘Stree’ released in 2018 was a superhit film. In 2024, the sequel of this film ‘Stree 2’ was released, which made a great collection of Rs 597 crore at the box office. Now the third sequel of the film will come in 2027.

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