Taking over a family business can be overwhelming, but for Karan Johar, it’s been anything but.
It’s been more than 25 years since Johar took over Dharma Prods. founded by his father, Yash. Back then it was a medium-sized production company producing films to moderate reception. Today, Dharma Prods. is an empire. “Karan has truly carried forward his father’s legacy and created a phenomenon with Dharma Prods. He is a cinematic genius,” says actor Alia Bhatt.
Bhatt has worked with Johar for over a decade, first on the 2012 film “Student of the Year” and most recently on “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani.” “Karan and his entire team at Dharma have been a strong pillar in the evolution of Hindi cinema,” says Bhatt.
This summer, Johar’s film “Kill” will be released domestically by Lionsgate in cinemas on the July 4 weekend, and is set to be released July 5 in India.
It’s been more than 25 years since Johar took over Dharma Prods. founded by his father, Yash. Back then it was a medium-sized production company producing films to moderate reception. Today, Dharma Prods. is an empire. “Karan has truly carried forward his father’s legacy and created a phenomenon with Dharma Prods. He is a cinematic genius,” says actor Alia Bhatt.
Bhatt has worked with Johar for over a decade, first on the 2012 film “Student of the Year” and most recently on “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani.” “Karan and his entire team at Dharma have been a strong pillar in the evolution of Hindi cinema,” says Bhatt.
This summer, Johar’s film “Kill” will be released domestically by Lionsgate in cinemas on the July 4 weekend, and is set to be released July 5 in India.
- 5/2/2024
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Prepare for a chilling experience as the teaser for ‘Kill’ released yesterday, promising a gripping narrative that’s not for the faint-hearted. Renowned filmmakers Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor joined forces for this spine-tingling venture, which garnered global acclaim at prestigious events like TIFF and Fantastic Fest.
Set for a theatrical release on 5th July 2024, ‘Kill’ introduces audiences to a dark world where debutant Lakshya shares the screen with Tanya Maniktala and Raghav Juyal, portraying pivotal roles. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film offers a compelling blend of suspense and intrigue, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Achin Jain, ‘Kill’ promises to deliver a cinematic experience like no other. With its tantalizing teaser, the film sets the stage for a journey into the depths of fear and uncertainty, exploring the darkest corners of the human psyche.
Set for a theatrical release on 5th July 2024, ‘Kill’ introduces audiences to a dark world where debutant Lakshya shares the screen with Tanya Maniktala and Raghav Juyal, portraying pivotal roles. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film offers a compelling blend of suspense and intrigue, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats.
Produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Achin Jain, ‘Kill’ promises to deliver a cinematic experience like no other. With its tantalizing teaser, the film sets the stage for a journey into the depths of fear and uncertainty, exploring the darkest corners of the human psyche.
- 4/5/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
All aboard! The Pain Train is leaving the station, and you want to avoid getting stuck riding coach! Lionsgate is giving action fans something to crow about today with the debut of the brutal Kill trailer. Described as India’s goriest and most intensely violent film, Kill is like David Leitch’s Bullet Train on steroids, if those steroids were taking steroids!
Nikhil Nagesh Bhat directs Kill from a script he wrote with Ayesha Syed. The plot revolves around a passenger on a train to New Delhi. The train soon becomes a combat battleground as a pair of commandos face an army of invading bandits. What was supposed to be a leisurely trek turns into a claustrophobic bloodbath, with death and destruction filling every car along a fast-moving train.
The feature, directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, made its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival to critical acclaim. Here’s...
Nikhil Nagesh Bhat directs Kill from a script he wrote with Ayesha Syed. The plot revolves around a passenger on a train to New Delhi. The train soon becomes a combat battleground as a pair of commandos face an army of invading bandits. What was supposed to be a leisurely trek turns into a claustrophobic bloodbath, with death and destruction filling every car along a fast-moving train.
The feature, directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, made its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival to critical acclaim. Here’s...
- 4/4/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
The intense and action-packed new Red-Band teaser trailer has just premiered for the acclaimed Indian action movie Kill, which releases in July. Now, first a Warning: this film contains violent content which may be intense and disturbing for some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
Starring Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, and Raghav Juyal, Kill was written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain.
When army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is engaged against her will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) begin to terrorize innocent passengers on his train, Amrit takes them on himself in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him, turning what should have been...
Starring Lakshya, Tanya Maniktala, and Raghav Juyal, Kill was written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain.
When army commando Amrit (Lakshya) finds out his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) is engaged against her will, he boards a New Delhi-bound train in a daring quest to derail the arranged marriage. But when a gang of knife-wielding thieves led by the ruthless Fani (Raghav Juyal) begin to terrorize innocent passengers on his train, Amrit takes them on himself in a death-defying kill-spree to save those around him, turning what should have been...
- 4/4/2024
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Kill teaser to be released on April 4. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
The screams have echoed across continents, leaving prestigious film festivals like Toronto’s electrifying Midnight Madness, the fantastical chills of Fantastic Fest, and the Red Sea International Film Festival reeling. The culprit? Kill an action-thriller by director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat has captivated audiences worldwide with its unyielding brutality.
Now, Kill is all set to come home. Get ready, India, because tomorrow, you’ll get your first glimpse into a cinematic experience unlike any other, produced by Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor. Kill stars Lakshya, Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala (known for her role in A Suitable Boy) in lead roles.
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Critics hailed Kill’s action sequences as “unflinchingly raw” and “gut-wrenchingly real”. The movie is touted to be “the Most Gory Hindi film ever made.”
Trending Abhijeet Bhattacharya...
The screams have echoed across continents, leaving prestigious film festivals like Toronto’s electrifying Midnight Madness, the fantastical chills of Fantastic Fest, and the Red Sea International Film Festival reeling. The culprit? Kill an action-thriller by director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat has captivated audiences worldwide with its unyielding brutality.
Now, Kill is all set to come home. Get ready, India, because tomorrow, you’ll get your first glimpse into a cinematic experience unlike any other, produced by Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor. Kill stars Lakshya, Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala (known for her role in A Suitable Boy) in lead roles.
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Critics hailed Kill’s action sequences as “unflinchingly raw” and “gut-wrenchingly real”. The movie is touted to be “the Most Gory Hindi film ever made.”
Trending Abhijeet Bhattacharya...
- 4/3/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
Indian director-producer Karan Johar wrapped up the conference section of the first Cinevesture International Film Festival with a lively conversation that ranged from working with the right people and Bollywood’s shifting gender politics, to letting slip a few new projects from his Dharma Productions slate.
Johar, who’s having a busy year as a producer with Love Storiyaan on Prime Video and Showtime on Disney+ Hotstar, started the session by talking about how he surrounds himself with people “who know all facets of cinema, not just the mainstream” – even if they’ve been outspoken critics of his work in the past.
He used the example of indie maverick Anurag Kashyap, and producer Somen Mishra, now head of content at Dharma and its Ott division Dharmatic Entertainment, who used to slate him on the popular ‘Passion of Cinema’ blog.
“I think I was their favorite target. But when Rensil D’Silva...
Johar, who’s having a busy year as a producer with Love Storiyaan on Prime Video and Showtime on Disney+ Hotstar, started the session by talking about how he surrounds himself with people “who know all facets of cinema, not just the mainstream” – even if they’ve been outspoken critics of his work in the past.
He used the example of indie maverick Anurag Kashyap, and producer Somen Mishra, now head of content at Dharma and its Ott division Dharmatic Entertainment, who used to slate him on the popular ‘Passion of Cinema’ blog.
“I think I was their favorite target. But when Rensil D’Silva...
- 4/1/2024
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
The highly anticipated film “Kill,” backed by the collaboration of Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor, has finalized its release date. After garnering global recognition at prestigious film festivals such as TIFF and Fantastic Fest, “Kill” is set to hit Indian cinemas on July 5, 2024. Let’s delve into the details of this upcoming cinematic gem.
The debut of New Talents:
“Kill” marks the debut of actor Lakshya, who shares the screen with the talented duo of Tanya Maniktala and Raghav Juyal in pivotal roles. With a fresh cast and promising storyline, the film is poised to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and standout performances.
Direction and Production: Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, “Kill” promises to deliver a riveting cinematic experience. Bhat’s vision, coupled with the creative prowess of Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, ensures a high-quality production that resonates with audiences across diverse demographics.
Karan Johar – Guneet Monga Kapoor: ‘Kill’ Release Date Finalised…...
The debut of New Talents:
“Kill” marks the debut of actor Lakshya, who shares the screen with the talented duo of Tanya Maniktala and Raghav Juyal in pivotal roles. With a fresh cast and promising storyline, the film is poised to captivate audiences with its compelling narrative and standout performances.
Direction and Production: Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, “Kill” promises to deliver a riveting cinematic experience. Bhat’s vision, coupled with the creative prowess of Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, ensures a high-quality production that resonates with audiences across diverse demographics.
Karan Johar – Guneet Monga Kapoor: ‘Kill’ Release Date Finalised…...
- 2/9/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Exclusive: Indian filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat has signed with WME.
Bhat’s Hindi-language action film Kill recently premiered in the Midnight Madness section at this year’s TIFF and sold in a mid-seven figure deal to Lionsgate for the U.S and UK. The studio is lining up a wide theatrical release in 2024.
Shortly after shooting Kill, Bhat directed survival thriller movie Apurva for Disney+/Hotstar and Cine1 in India. It premiered this fall and was the number one movie on the service.
Bhat, who is also known for Indian series The Gone Game and Rashbari and movies Hurdang and Long Live Brij Mohan, continues to be managed by Tulsea.
The filmmaker becomes the latest in a string of Indian directors and stars to have been signed by the Hollywood talent agencies in a sign of Bollywood’s growing global appeal and the internationalisation of the business more broadly.
Starring...
Bhat’s Hindi-language action film Kill recently premiered in the Midnight Madness section at this year’s TIFF and sold in a mid-seven figure deal to Lionsgate for the U.S and UK. The studio is lining up a wide theatrical release in 2024.
Shortly after shooting Kill, Bhat directed survival thriller movie Apurva for Disney+/Hotstar and Cine1 in India. It premiered this fall and was the number one movie on the service.
Bhat, who is also known for Indian series The Gone Game and Rashbari and movies Hurdang and Long Live Brij Mohan, continues to be managed by Tulsea.
The filmmaker becomes the latest in a string of Indian directors and stars to have been signed by the Hollywood talent agencies in a sign of Bollywood’s growing global appeal and the internationalisation of the business more broadly.
Starring...
- 12/6/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, who is eagerly waiting for the Asia premiere of his new movie ‘Kill’ at the Red Sea Film Festival 2023, has called it a ‘genre-defining’ film.
The film will be premiered at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The entire team of the film including Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor are at the festival to showcase their film.
Following the overwhelming response at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Nikhil expressed his confidence that “Kill” will continue to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression at the esteemed Red Sea Film Festival.
“I am thrilled to showcase ‘Kill’ at the Red Sea Film Festival. After the positive reception at TIFF, the anticipation for the film has only grown. This hard-core action film is a testament to the dedication and talent of everyone involved,” he said.
Added Nikhil: “It’s a genre defining film...
The film will be premiered at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The entire team of the film including Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor are at the festival to showcase their film.
Following the overwhelming response at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Nikhil expressed his confidence that “Kill” will continue to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression at the esteemed Red Sea Film Festival.
“I am thrilled to showcase ‘Kill’ at the Red Sea Film Festival. After the positive reception at TIFF, the anticipation for the film has only grown. This hard-core action film is a testament to the dedication and talent of everyone involved,” he said.
Added Nikhil: “It’s a genre defining film...
- 12/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Filmmaker Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, who is eagerly waiting for the Asia premiere of his new movie ‘Kill’ at the Red Sea Film Festival 2023, has called it a ‘genre-defining’ film.
The film will be premiered at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The entire team of the film including Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor are at the festival to showcase their film.
Following the overwhelming response at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Nikhil expressed his confidence that “Kill” will continue to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression at the esteemed Red Sea Film Festival.
“I am thrilled to showcase ‘Kill’ at the Red Sea Film Festival. After the positive reception at TIFF, the anticipation for the film has only grown. This hard-core action film is a testament to the dedication and talent of everyone involved,” he said.
Added Nikhil: “It’s a genre defining film...
The film will be premiered at the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The entire team of the film including Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor are at the festival to showcase their film.
Following the overwhelming response at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Nikhil expressed his confidence that “Kill” will continue to captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression at the esteemed Red Sea Film Festival.
“I am thrilled to showcase ‘Kill’ at the Red Sea Film Festival. After the positive reception at TIFF, the anticipation for the film has only grown. This hard-core action film is a testament to the dedication and talent of everyone involved,” he said.
Added Nikhil: “It’s a genre defining film...
- 12/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal has joined hands with Korean action director Se-yeong Oh for the upcoming movie ‘Kill’.
Oh is known for his work in films like ‘War of Arrows’, ‘Avengers – Age of Ultron’, ‘War’, ‘Fan’, and ‘SnowPiercer’.
Raghav describes working with Oh as an important moment.
“It feels like an important moment in my career as an actor, the chance to work with Se-yeong Oh is nothing short of a dream come true,” said the actor, who was last seen on screen in Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’.
“His mastery in designing action sequences is unparalleled, and I’m thrilled to be a part of this cinematic journey,” said Raghav, who will be stepping into the shoes of a villain for the first time.
Produced by duo Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor, ‘Kill’ is a venture under the banners of Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment.
Oh is known for his work in films like ‘War of Arrows’, ‘Avengers – Age of Ultron’, ‘War’, ‘Fan’, and ‘SnowPiercer’.
Raghav describes working with Oh as an important moment.
“It feels like an important moment in my career as an actor, the chance to work with Se-yeong Oh is nothing short of a dream come true,” said the actor, who was last seen on screen in Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’.
“His mastery in designing action sequences is unparalleled, and I’m thrilled to be a part of this cinematic journey,” said Raghav, who will be stepping into the shoes of a villain for the first time.
Produced by duo Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor, ‘Kill’ is a venture under the banners of Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment.
- 11/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal has joined hands with Korean action director Se-yeong Oh for the upcoming movie ‘Kill’.
Oh is known for his work in films like ‘War of Arrows’, ‘Avengers – Age of Ultron’, ‘War’, ‘Fan’, and ‘SnowPiercer’.
Raghav describes working with Oh as an important moment.
“It feels like an important moment in my career as an actor, the chance to work with Se-yeong Oh is nothing short of a dream come true,” said the actor, who was last seen on screen in Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’.
“His mastery in designing action sequences is unparalleled, and I’m thrilled to be a part of this cinematic journey,” said Raghav, who will be stepping into the shoes of a villain for the first time.
Produced by duo Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor, ‘Kill’ is a venture under the banners of Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment.
Oh is known for his work in films like ‘War of Arrows’, ‘Avengers – Age of Ultron’, ‘War’, ‘Fan’, and ‘SnowPiercer’.
Raghav describes working with Oh as an important moment.
“It feels like an important moment in my career as an actor, the chance to work with Se-yeong Oh is nothing short of a dream come true,” said the actor, who was last seen on screen in Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’.
“His mastery in designing action sequences is unparalleled, and I’m thrilled to be a part of this cinematic journey,” said Raghav, who will be stepping into the shoes of a villain for the first time.
Produced by duo Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor, ‘Kill’ is a venture under the banners of Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment.
- 11/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Long Live Brij Mohan alum Nikhil Nagesh Bhat is back again with another nerve-wracking thriller, Apurva. From what I have gathered from his films, Nikhil Nagesh likes to do things in a peculiar way. People often cite his way of picking up a very basic plot and turning it into a harrowing story that one won’t be able to put down. It would be a crime to call his movies basic, even though they play with the same run-of-the-mill, tried-and-tested themes of deceit, love, betrayal, crime, and violence. But the way he changes it into an exciting film is a secret sauce that he isn’t keen on sharing. In layman’s terms, Nagesh’s latest work, Apurva, is a crime-thriller gone right.
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Who Are Bali And Jugnu?
The film introduced the audience to Sukha (Abhishek Banerjee), Bali, Jugnu (Rajpal Naurang Yadav), and Chote. They were local...
Spoilers Ahead
Who Are Bali And Jugnu?
The film introduced the audience to Sukha (Abhishek Banerjee), Bali, Jugnu (Rajpal Naurang Yadav), and Chote. They were local...
- 11/15/2023
- by Editor Fugitives
- Film Fugitives
Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s crime thriller ‘Apurva’, takes you by surprise. Set in Chambal, Apurva is about an ordinary woman who faces extraordinary circumstances and does whatever it takes to survive. Apurva (Tara Sutaria) is on her way to surprise her fiancé Siddharth aka Sid (Dhairya Karwa) for his birthday. En route she gets abducted by a gang comprising of Jugnu Bhaiya (Rajpal Yadav), Sukha (Abhishek Banerjee), Sumit Gulati & Aaditya Gupta.
Apurva is dumped in a car to a deserted location and thrown in a standalone locomotive carriage, the gang’s makeshift address. Though the abduction was without any major motive, it becomes one for the gang soon after she tries to escape. From here on what follows is a cat & mouse chase. The only difference being who’s the cat and who is the mouse becomes subjective and situational. The hunter becomes the hunted and vice-versa.
The story is presented,...
Apurva is dumped in a car to a deserted location and thrown in a standalone locomotive carriage, the gang’s makeshift address. Though the abduction was without any major motive, it becomes one for the gang soon after she tries to escape. From here on what follows is a cat & mouse chase. The only difference being who’s the cat and who is the mouse becomes subjective and situational. The hunter becomes the hunted and vice-versa.
The story is presented,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Nitin Jain
- GlamSham
Nikhil Nagesh Bhat’s crime thriller ‘Apurva’, takes you by surprise. Set in Chambal, Apurva is about an ordinary woman who faces extraordinary circumstances and does whatever it takes to survive. Apurva (Tara Sutaria) is on her way to surprise her fiancé Siddharth aka Sid (Dhairya Karwa) for his birthday. En route she gets abducted by a gang comprising of Jugnu Bhaiya (Rajpal Yadav), Sukha (Abhishek Banerjee), Sumit Gulati & Aaditya Gupta.
Apurva is dumped in a car to a deserted location and thrown in a standalone locomotive carriage, the gang’s makeshift address. Though the abduction was without any major motive, it becomes one for the gang soon after she tries to escape. From here on what follows is a cat & mouse chase. The only difference being who’s the cat and who is the mouse becomes subjective and situational. The hunter becomes the hunted and vice-versa.
The story is presented,...
Apurva is dumped in a car to a deserted location and thrown in a standalone locomotive carriage, the gang’s makeshift address. Though the abduction was without any major motive, it becomes one for the gang soon after she tries to escape. From here on what follows is a cat & mouse chase. The only difference being who’s the cat and who is the mouse becomes subjective and situational. The hunter becomes the hunted and vice-versa.
The story is presented,...
- 11/15/2023
- by Nitin Jain
Abhishek Banerjee, who will soon be seen in a negative role in the film ‘Apurva’, has revealed how his first film ‘Stree’ was a huge risk in his career. Abhishek Banerjee wowed everyone with his performance in ‘Stree’, and now he will be seen in a dark shade in the upcoming film ‘Apurva’.
Talking about that one film where he was ready to take a risk in his career, he said: “Stree, my first film was a huge risk. It was difficult to play that character and not make it over the top caricaturish. It could have easily happened with that character, to keep it real and believable but to add elements of horror and comedy was risky.”
Before doing this film, I had done an Indie film ‘Ajji’ and on the first day of the shoot, our director Amar Kaushik told me in front of everyone that I need to come out of Ajji.
Talking about that one film where he was ready to take a risk in his career, he said: “Stree, my first film was a huge risk. It was difficult to play that character and not make it over the top caricaturish. It could have easily happened with that character, to keep it real and believable but to add elements of horror and comedy was risky.”
Before doing this film, I had done an Indie film ‘Ajji’ and on the first day of the shoot, our director Amar Kaushik told me in front of everyone that I need to come out of Ajji.
- 11/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Abhishek Banerjee, who will soon be seen in a negative role in the film ‘Apurva’, has revealed how his first film ‘Stree’ was a huge risk in his career. Abhishek Banerjee wowed everyone with his performance in ‘Stree’, and now he will be seen in a dark shade in the upcoming film ‘Apurva’.
Talking about that one film where he was ready to take a risk in his career, he said: “Stree, my first film was a huge risk. It was difficult to play that character and not make it over the top caricaturish. It could have easily happened with that character, to keep it real and believable but to add elements of horror and comedy was risky.”
Before doing this film, I had done an Indie film ‘Ajji’ and on the first day of the shoot, our director Amar Kaushik told me in front of everyone that I need to come out of Ajji.
Talking about that one film where he was ready to take a risk in his career, he said: “Stree, my first film was a huge risk. It was difficult to play that character and not make it over the top caricaturish. It could have easily happened with that character, to keep it real and believable but to add elements of horror and comedy was risky.”
Before doing this film, I had done an Indie film ‘Ajji’ and on the first day of the shoot, our director Amar Kaushik told me in front of everyone that I need to come out of Ajji.
- 11/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Rajpal Yadav has been the talk of the town, receiving immense acclaim for his transformed avatar in the trailer of the gritty survival thriller Apurva, streaming from 15th November on Disney+ Hotstar! The actor will be seen playing a negative role in the survival thriller ‘Apurva’ an extraordinary departure from his body of work, and he reveals all about his prep for the role, which included a caveat to ‘not smile!’
The actor recalls being surprised when he got a call to play a menacing avatar in Apurva. He shares, “When Nikhil sir called me for the first time, I thought it was another comic role. I asked our director if he was sure about me doing a negative role. All he said was, yes! You just don’t have to smile.”
He further adds, “It doesn’t matter what genre of films you want to do as long as the role is written well.
The actor recalls being surprised when he got a call to play a menacing avatar in Apurva. He shares, “When Nikhil sir called me for the first time, I thought it was another comic role. I asked our director if he was sure about me doing a negative role. All he said was, yes! You just don’t have to smile.”
He further adds, “It doesn’t matter what genre of films you want to do as long as the role is written well.
- 11/8/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Rajpal Yadav has been the talk of the town, receiving immense acclaim for his transformed avatar in the trailer of the gritty survival thriller Apurva, streaming from 15th November on Disney+ Hotstar! The actor will be seen playing a negative role in the survival thriller ‘Apurva’ an extraordinary departure from his body of work, and he reveals all about his prep for the role, which included a caveat to ‘not smile!’
The actor recalls being surprised when he got a call to play a menacing avatar in Apurva. He shares, “When Nikhil sir called me for the first time, I thought it was another comic role. I asked our director if he was sure about me doing a negative role. All he said was, yes! You just don’t have to smile.”
He further adds, “It doesn’t matter what genre of films you want to do as long as the role is written well.
The actor recalls being surprised when he got a call to play a menacing avatar in Apurva. He shares, “When Nikhil sir called me for the first time, I thought it was another comic role. I asked our director if he was sure about me doing a negative role. All he said was, yes! You just don’t have to smile.”
He further adds, “It doesn’t matter what genre of films you want to do as long as the role is written well.
- 11/8/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Tara Sutaria is poised to undertake a distinctive role in “Apurva,” which will prove to be an exceptional change from her glamorous roles. This will be the first time that she will be portraying a character that is more demanding, and she will be carrying the weight of the entire film on her shoulders. Her portrayal of an intricate character in “Apurva” will undoubtedly demonstrate her versatility and acting skills.
Speaking about her belief in the role in “Apurva,” Tara shared, “It’s crucial to genuinely believe in what you’re doing, and I have a deep conviction in our film ‘Apurva’ ever since I met Nikhil sir and Murad Khetani sir during the narration. Apurva, truly reflects who I am in reality, despite the perception of me that’s shaped by my roles in other films. I hope people can see what I genuinely believe in.”
Apurva is the...
Speaking about her belief in the role in “Apurva,” Tara shared, “It’s crucial to genuinely believe in what you’re doing, and I have a deep conviction in our film ‘Apurva’ ever since I met Nikhil sir and Murad Khetani sir during the narration. Apurva, truly reflects who I am in reality, despite the perception of me that’s shaped by my roles in other films. I hope people can see what I genuinely believe in.”
Apurva is the...
- 11/6/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Tara Sutaria is poised to undertake a distinctive role in “Apurva,” which will prove to be an exceptional change from her glamorous roles. This will be the first time that she will be portraying a character that is more demanding, and she will be carrying the weight of the entire film on her shoulders. Her portrayal of an intricate character in “Apurva” will undoubtedly demonstrate her versatility and acting skills.
Speaking about her belief in the role in “Apurva,” Tara shared, “It’s crucial to genuinely believe in what you’re doing, and I have a deep conviction in our film ‘Apurva’ ever since I met Nikhil sir and Murad Khetani sir during the narration. Apurva, truly reflects who I am in reality, despite the perception of me that’s shaped by my roles in other films. I hope people can see what I genuinely believe in.”
Apurva is the...
Speaking about her belief in the role in “Apurva,” Tara shared, “It’s crucial to genuinely believe in what you’re doing, and I have a deep conviction in our film ‘Apurva’ ever since I met Nikhil sir and Murad Khetani sir during the narration. Apurva, truly reflects who I am in reality, despite the perception of me that’s shaped by my roles in other films. I hope people can see what I genuinely believe in.”
Apurva is the...
- 11/6/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Tara Sutaria, who is gearing up for her upcoming film ‘Apurva’, shot for a running scene in the film with a twisted leg after an on-set injury. The incident of the injury and its nature was revealed by the director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat.
The film depicts a dramatically raw and fierce transformation of Tara, who also recently took to social media to share images of bruises and injuries she got while filming.
Commenting on the same director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat shared, “I can define Tara and Apurva in one word that is ‘fighter.’ She is a simple girl but she possesses tremendous strength, as I witnessed during the film’s shooting. She faced numerous injuries on set, even once twisting her leg”.
‘Apurva’ is the story of an ordinary girl who faces extraordinary circumstances and will do anything to survive and live. The film is set in one of...
The film depicts a dramatically raw and fierce transformation of Tara, who also recently took to social media to share images of bruises and injuries she got while filming.
Commenting on the same director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat shared, “I can define Tara and Apurva in one word that is ‘fighter.’ She is a simple girl but she possesses tremendous strength, as I witnessed during the film’s shooting. She faced numerous injuries on set, even once twisting her leg”.
‘Apurva’ is the story of an ordinary girl who faces extraordinary circumstances and will do anything to survive and live. The film is set in one of...
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Tara Sutaria, who is gearing up for her upcoming film ‘Apurva’, shot for a running scene in the film with a twisted leg after an on-set injury. The incident of the injury and its nature was revealed by the director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat.
The film depicts a dramatically raw and fierce transformation of Tara, who also recently took to social media to share images of bruises and injuries she got while filming.
Commenting on the same director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat shared, “I can define Tara and Apurva in one word that is ‘fighter.’ She is a simple girl but she possesses tremendous strength, as I witnessed during the film’s shooting. She faced numerous injuries on set, even once twisting her leg”.
‘Apurva’ is the story of an ordinary girl who faces extraordinary circumstances and will do anything to survive and live. The film is set in one of...
The film depicts a dramatically raw and fierce transformation of Tara, who also recently took to social media to share images of bruises and injuries she got while filming.
Commenting on the same director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat shared, “I can define Tara and Apurva in one word that is ‘fighter.’ She is a simple girl but she possesses tremendous strength, as I witnessed during the film’s shooting. She faced numerous injuries on set, even once twisting her leg”.
‘Apurva’ is the story of an ordinary girl who faces extraordinary circumstances and will do anything to survive and live. The film is set in one of...
- 11/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Lionsgate has acquired the North American and U.K. rights to the Indian action movie ‘Kill’ for theatrical release in 2024. Kill is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar & Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment.
This groundbreaking deal marks the first time an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the U.K. for a mainstream Hindi language film.
Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the extreme action flick made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection.
In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi and an arranged marriage. But commandos Amrit and his friend are far...
This groundbreaking deal marks the first time an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the U.K. for a mainstream Hindi language film.
Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the extreme action flick made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection.
In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi and an arranged marriage. But commandos Amrit and his friend are far...
- 11/1/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Lionsgate has acquired the North American and U.K. rights to the Indian action movie ‘Kill’ for theatrical release in 2024. Kill is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar & Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment.
This groundbreaking deal marks the first time an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the U.K. for a mainstream Hindi language film.
Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the extreme action flick made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection.
In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi and an arranged marriage. But commandos Amrit and his friend are far...
This groundbreaking deal marks the first time an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the U.K. for a mainstream Hindi language film.
Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the extreme action flick made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection.
In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their clandestine relationship jeopardized after Tulika’s family whisks her aboard the Rajdhani Express bound for New Delhi and an arranged marriage. But commandos Amrit and his friend are far...
- 11/1/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Dishing out a great love song prior to the coming of Diwali, actress Tara Sutaria’s upcoming movie ‘Apurva’ has unleashed its new single ‘Diwali’. An extremely melodic and romantic song, ‘Diwali’ is the go-to romance love anthem with its beautiful lights and soulful melodies.
Singer-composer Vishal Mishra has dished out a solid performance, as his vocals shine brilliantly with his composition.
A typical Bollywood romance masala flair ‘Diwali’ exudes a passionate, heartfelt, and very real love, though it is also extremely misleading as it is just showcasing the rainbow sparkle before the bleak darkness of the film actually comes.
Musically, it is produced extremely well, the instrumentation is very well done, and the composition fuses in both pop and folk thus making it a very mainstream song.
Packed with powerful and enchanting visuals, ‘Diwali’ celebrates both the festival of lights with sincerity, as well as perfectly misleads the viewers...
Singer-composer Vishal Mishra has dished out a solid performance, as his vocals shine brilliantly with his composition.
A typical Bollywood romance masala flair ‘Diwali’ exudes a passionate, heartfelt, and very real love, though it is also extremely misleading as it is just showcasing the rainbow sparkle before the bleak darkness of the film actually comes.
Musically, it is produced extremely well, the instrumentation is very well done, and the composition fuses in both pop and folk thus making it a very mainstream song.
Packed with powerful and enchanting visuals, ‘Diwali’ celebrates both the festival of lights with sincerity, as well as perfectly misleads the viewers...
- 10/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Dishing out a great love song prior to the coming of Diwali, actress Tara Sutaria’s upcoming movie ‘Apurva’ has unleashed its new single ‘Diwali’. An extremely melodic and romantic song, ‘Diwali’ is the go-to romance love anthem with its beautiful lights and soulful melodies.
Singer-composer Vishal Mishra has dished out a solid performance, as his vocals shine brilliantly with his composition.
A typical Bollywood romance masala flair ‘Diwali’ exudes a passionate, heartfelt, and very real love, though it is also extremely misleading as it is just showcasing the rainbow sparkle before the bleak darkness of the film actually comes.
Musically, it is produced extremely well, the instrumentation is very well done, and the composition fuses in both pop and folk thus making it a very mainstream song.
Packed with powerful and enchanting visuals, ‘Diwali’ celebrates both the festival of lights with sincerity, as well as perfectly misleads the viewers...
Singer-composer Vishal Mishra has dished out a solid performance, as his vocals shine brilliantly with his composition.
A typical Bollywood romance masala flair ‘Diwali’ exudes a passionate, heartfelt, and very real love, though it is also extremely misleading as it is just showcasing the rainbow sparkle before the bleak darkness of the film actually comes.
Musically, it is produced extremely well, the instrumentation is very well done, and the composition fuses in both pop and folk thus making it a very mainstream song.
Packed with powerful and enchanting visuals, ‘Diwali’ celebrates both the festival of lights with sincerity, as well as perfectly misleads the viewers...
- 10/31/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Lionsgate has partnered with Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment to grab distribution rights in North America and the UK for the Indian actioner “Kill.”
While Indian films have played in North American theaters regularly, often in semi-wide or wide releases, it’s much less common for a major Hollywood studio to participate stateside. In fact, this is the first for a Hindi-language feature.
The Hindi-language flick, due for theatrical release in 2024, can be loosely described as “Die Hard on a train,” with the lone wolf hero (Lakshya) doing his best to dispatch the bandits (led by Raghav Juyal) so he can complete his journey to save his beloved (Tanya Maniktala) from an arranged marriage.
Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, “Kill” is produced by Karan Johar & Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment. The picture made its acclaimed premiere at TIFF as a Midnight Madness selection,...
While Indian films have played in North American theaters regularly, often in semi-wide or wide releases, it’s much less common for a major Hollywood studio to participate stateside. In fact, this is the first for a Hindi-language feature.
The Hindi-language flick, due for theatrical release in 2024, can be loosely described as “Die Hard on a train,” with the lone wolf hero (Lakshya) doing his best to dispatch the bandits (led by Raghav Juyal) so he can complete his journey to save his beloved (Tanya Maniktala) from an arranged marriage.
Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, “Kill” is produced by Karan Johar & Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor & Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment. The picture made its acclaimed premiere at TIFF as a Midnight Madness selection,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Exclusive: On the eve of AFM, Lionsgate has picked up North American and UK rights to Indian action movie Kill for theatrical release in 2024.
The rare deal marks one of the first times an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the UK for a mainstream Hindi-language film.
WME Independent, which is handling global sales, brokered the deal on behalf of the filmmakers alongside Christopher Davis and Kaycee Holcomb for Lionsgate.
Kill is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment.
Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the likely R-rated action movie made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection.
In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their...
The rare deal marks one of the first times an Indian production has partnered with a Hollywood studio on a theatrical release in North America and the UK for a mainstream Hindi-language film.
WME Independent, which is handling global sales, brokered the deal on behalf of the filmmakers alongside Christopher Davis and Kaycee Holcomb for Lionsgate.
Kill is directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta for Dharma Productions and Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain for Sikhya Entertainment.
Starring newcomer Lakshya alongside Raghav Juyal and Tanya Maniktala, the likely R-rated action movie made its world premiere at this year’s Toronto Film Festival as a Midnight Madness selection.
In the film, star-crossed lovers Tulika (Maniktala) and Amrit (Lakshya) find their...
- 10/30/2023
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
After unveiling an intriguing and viral first look, the crime drama thriller film ‘Apurva’ has released its official trailer. A dark and gritty feature, the trailer mixes in elements of neo-noir and dacoit drama with a Bollywood touch, as actress Tara Sutaria essays the role of a hardened survivor.
The trailer for ‘Apurva’ starts off with an element that is very reminiscent of the gritty and bleak nature of something like the American crime series ‘Breaking Bad’ orthe Bollywood film ‘NH10’.
Starting off in the middle of a desert as ruthless robbers begin shooting people, it cuts to the more typical Bollywood style romance as Tara Sutaria’s character is gearing up for her wedding.
Wanting to surprise her beau on his birthday, Apurva heads off to Agra only to be targeted by a dacoit gang who hijack her bus and take her captive leading to a potential assault.
Coming...
The trailer for ‘Apurva’ starts off with an element that is very reminiscent of the gritty and bleak nature of something like the American crime series ‘Breaking Bad’ orthe Bollywood film ‘NH10’.
Starting off in the middle of a desert as ruthless robbers begin shooting people, it cuts to the more typical Bollywood style romance as Tara Sutaria’s character is gearing up for her wedding.
Wanting to surprise her beau on his birthday, Apurva heads off to Agra only to be targeted by a dacoit gang who hijack her bus and take her captive leading to a potential assault.
Coming...
- 10/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After unveiling an intriguing and viral first look, the crime drama thriller film ‘Apurva’ has released its official trailer. A dark and gritty feature, the trailer mixes in elements of neo-noir and dacoit drama with a Bollywood touch, as actress Tara Sutaria essays the role of a hardened survivor.
The trailer for ‘Apurva’ starts off with an element that is very reminiscent of the gritty and bleak nature of something like the American crime series ‘Breaking Bad’ orthe Bollywood film ‘NH10’.
Starting off in the middle of a desert as ruthless robbers begin shooting people, it cuts to the more typical Bollywood style romance as Tara Sutaria’s character is gearing up for her wedding.
Wanting to surprise her beau on his birthday, Apurva heads off to Agra only to be targeted by a dacoit gang who hijack her bus and take her captive leading to a potential assault.
Coming...
The trailer for ‘Apurva’ starts off with an element that is very reminiscent of the gritty and bleak nature of something like the American crime series ‘Breaking Bad’ orthe Bollywood film ‘NH10’.
Starting off in the middle of a desert as ruthless robbers begin shooting people, it cuts to the more typical Bollywood style romance as Tara Sutaria’s character is gearing up for her wedding.
Wanting to surprise her beau on his birthday, Apurva heads off to Agra only to be targeted by a dacoit gang who hijack her bus and take her captive leading to a potential assault.
Coming...
- 10/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Tara Sutaria, who will be seen as the lead in the upcoming movie ‘Apurva’, has visited Delhi’s prestigious ‘Lav Kush Ramlila’, along with the film team. The team unveiled the intriguing first look and announced the release date amidst huge crowds and tremendous fanfare at the Lav Kush Ramlila Ground at Red Fort, here.
Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film stars a unique ensemble cast of Tara, Abhishek Banerjee, Dhairya Karwa and Rajpal Yadav, who have united to showcase one of the most powerful stories of good over evil onscreen.
Talking about the same, Tara said: “This is a powerful and thrilling story of an ordinary girl whose inner strength, intelligence, wit and courage shape a journey that will keep one at the edge of their seat.”
“It’s the role of a lifetime for me and I am eagerly awaiting audiences to see my transformation in...
Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film stars a unique ensemble cast of Tara, Abhishek Banerjee, Dhairya Karwa and Rajpal Yadav, who have united to showcase one of the most powerful stories of good over evil onscreen.
Talking about the same, Tara said: “This is a powerful and thrilling story of an ordinary girl whose inner strength, intelligence, wit and courage shape a journey that will keep one at the edge of their seat.”
“It’s the role of a lifetime for me and I am eagerly awaiting audiences to see my transformation in...
- 10/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Tara Sutaria, who will be seen as the lead in the upcoming movie ‘Apurva’, has visited Delhi’s prestigious ‘Lav Kush Ramlila’, along with the film team. The team unveiled the intriguing first look and announced the release date amidst huge crowds and tremendous fanfare at the Lav Kush Ramlila Ground at Red Fort, here.
Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film stars a unique ensemble cast of Tara, Abhishek Banerjee, Dhairya Karwa and Rajpal Yadav, who have united to showcase one of the most powerful stories of good over evil onscreen.
Talking about the same, Tara said: “This is a powerful and thrilling story of an ordinary girl whose inner strength, intelligence, wit and courage shape a journey that will keep one at the edge of their seat.”
“It’s the role of a lifetime for me and I am eagerly awaiting audiences to see my transformation in...
Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the film stars a unique ensemble cast of Tara, Abhishek Banerjee, Dhairya Karwa and Rajpal Yadav, who have united to showcase one of the most powerful stories of good over evil onscreen.
Talking about the same, Tara said: “This is a powerful and thrilling story of an ordinary girl whose inner strength, intelligence, wit and courage shape a journey that will keep one at the edge of their seat.”
“It’s the role of a lifetime for me and I am eagerly awaiting audiences to see my transformation in...
- 10/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Years ago, Indian director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat fell asleep on a cross-country train ride, only to discover upon reaching his destination that the cars on either side of his had been robbed by armed bandits, known as “dacoits.” The heist couldn’t have been too intense, or it would have awakened him, but it got the helmer’s gears turning about what a truly terrifying train raid might look like. The answer: “Kill,” in which a crew of 40-odd thieves board a train, intending to steal passengers’ watches and phones, then turn bloodthirsty after running into a pair of hardheaded commandos.
As brutal a film as the country has ever produced, “Kill” is a shockingly graphic action showcase from an industry that typically plays violence in a more cartoony register. All told, “Overkill” probably would have been a better title, considering how far Bhat takes each and every altercation, milking it for maximum vengeance.
As brutal a film as the country has ever produced, “Kill” is a shockingly graphic action showcase from an industry that typically plays violence in a more cartoony register. All told, “Overkill” probably would have been a better title, considering how far Bhat takes each and every altercation, milking it for maximum vengeance.
- 10/6/2023
- by Peter Debruge
- Variety Film + TV
Raghav Juyal has left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape with his compelling portrayal of a malevolent character in the recently premiered film, ‘Kill,’ showcased at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival.
In a performance that has ignited m discussions and garnered accolades, Juyal’s portrayal has been hailed as the Villain of the Year, embodying a level of ruthlessness and heartlessness. Critics and audiences alike have marveled at his ability to breathe life into a character that elicits visceral reactions, leaving viewers both captivated and astounded.
Describing Juyal’s character, critics have drawn parallels to figures that mothers have long warned their children about.
Says Raghav, “I am truly humbled and grateful for the overwhelming response to my portrayal in ‘Kill.’ It’s an honour to be recognized as the Villain of the Year, and I’m immensely thankful to the audience and critics for their support. Bringing...
In a performance that has ignited m discussions and garnered accolades, Juyal’s portrayal has been hailed as the Villain of the Year, embodying a level of ruthlessness and heartlessness. Critics and audiences alike have marveled at his ability to breathe life into a character that elicits visceral reactions, leaving viewers both captivated and astounded.
Describing Juyal’s character, critics have drawn parallels to figures that mothers have long warned their children about.
Says Raghav, “I am truly humbled and grateful for the overwhelming response to my portrayal in ‘Kill.’ It’s an honour to be recognized as the Villain of the Year, and I’m immensely thankful to the audience and critics for their support. Bringing...
- 9/21/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Raghav Juyal has left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape with his compelling portrayal of a malevolent character in the recently premiered film, ‘Kill,’ showcased at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival.
In a performance that has ignited m discussions and garnered accolades, Juyal’s portrayal has been hailed as the Villain of the Year, embodying a level of ruthlessness and heartlessness. Critics and audiences alike have marveled at his ability to breathe life into a character that elicits visceral reactions, leaving viewers both captivated and astounded.
Describing Juyal’s character, critics have drawn parallels to figures that mothers have long warned their children about.
Says Raghav, “I am truly humbled and grateful for the overwhelming response to my portrayal in ‘Kill.’ It’s an honour to be recognized as the Villain of the Year, and I’m immensely thankful to the audience and critics for their support. Bringing...
In a performance that has ignited m discussions and garnered accolades, Juyal’s portrayal has been hailed as the Villain of the Year, embodying a level of ruthlessness and heartlessness. Critics and audiences alike have marveled at his ability to breathe life into a character that elicits visceral reactions, leaving viewers both captivated and astounded.
Describing Juyal’s character, critics have drawn parallels to figures that mothers have long warned their children about.
Says Raghav, “I am truly humbled and grateful for the overwhelming response to my portrayal in ‘Kill.’ It’s an honour to be recognized as the Villain of the Year, and I’m immensely thankful to the audience and critics for their support. Bringing...
- 9/21/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
’Mr. Dressup: The Magic Of Make Believe’ wins doc award, ’Dicks: The Musical’ wins Midnight Madness.
The satire American Fiction starring Jeffrey Wright has won the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) 2023 People’s Choice Award, boosting the crowd-pleaser’s Oscar credentials heading into awards season.
‘American Fiction’: Toronto Review
Cord Jefferson’s directorial debut for Amazon/MGM stars Wright as a frustrated Black author whose deliberately dumbed-down novel about cliched Black characters becomes a hit. There are multiple screenings at TIFF Bell Lightbox today (September 17) from 2:30pm-9:30pm Et.
American Fiction follows last year’s recipient...
The satire American Fiction starring Jeffrey Wright has won the Toronto International Film Festival’s (TIFF) 2023 People’s Choice Award, boosting the crowd-pleaser’s Oscar credentials heading into awards season.
‘American Fiction’: Toronto Review
Cord Jefferson’s directorial debut for Amazon/MGM stars Wright as a frustrated Black author whose deliberately dumbed-down novel about cliched Black characters becomes a hit. There are multiple screenings at TIFF Bell Lightbox today (September 17) from 2:30pm-9:30pm Et.
American Fiction follows last year’s recipient...
- 9/17/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
“American Fiction,” Cord Jefferson’s blistering satire of race and media, captured the Toronto International Film Festival’s people’s choice award, bolstering its Oscars chances.
TIFF’s people’s choice award is considered to be among the best predictors of eventual awards success, though the 2023 festival hosted a weaker lineup than most years due to the writers and actors strikes that saw some prominent contenders skip a Canadian premiere. In the past, winners of the prize such as “Green Book,” “12 Years a Slave” and “Nomadland” went on to be named best picture at the Academy Awards. Other recipients, including “Belfast,” “La La Land,” “Jojo Rabbit,” and 2022’s winner, “The Fabelmans,” were all best picture nominees.
The people’s choice category was created in 1978. Seven recipients won best picture at the Oscars, with five of those victories coming in the past two decades.
Alexander Payne’s boarding school dramedy...
TIFF’s people’s choice award is considered to be among the best predictors of eventual awards success, though the 2023 festival hosted a weaker lineup than most years due to the writers and actors strikes that saw some prominent contenders skip a Canadian premiere. In the past, winners of the prize such as “Green Book,” “12 Years a Slave” and “Nomadland” went on to be named best picture at the Academy Awards. Other recipients, including “Belfast,” “La La Land,” “Jojo Rabbit,” and 2022’s winner, “The Fabelmans,” were all best picture nominees.
The people’s choice category was created in 1978. Seven recipients won best picture at the Oscars, with five of those victories coming in the past two decades.
Alexander Payne’s boarding school dramedy...
- 9/17/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction picked up the top People’s Choice honor Sunday at the Toronto Film Festival, which wrapped up a 48th edition with little Hollywood star wattage amid the uncertainty of dual Hollywood strikes.
Jefferson’s feature directorial debut, an adaptation for Orion of Percival Everett’s 2001 novel Erasure, had its world premiere in Toronto at the Princess Alexandra Theatre on Sept. 8. MRC is the film’s studio and financier.
The American drama about U.S. racial dynamics portrays a Black academic, played by Jeffrey Wright, who grows frustrated that the only “Black books” that seem to find a wide (and white) audience are those that tread on stereotypes.
“My gratitude towards everyone who watched American Fiction [and] discussed it afterwards among friends and colleagues is endless. The film is now in your hands, and I’m so grateful that it was embraced in this way,” Jefferson said in a statement Sunday morning.
Jefferson’s feature directorial debut, an adaptation for Orion of Percival Everett’s 2001 novel Erasure, had its world premiere in Toronto at the Princess Alexandra Theatre on Sept. 8. MRC is the film’s studio and financier.
The American drama about U.S. racial dynamics portrays a Black academic, played by Jeffrey Wright, who grows frustrated that the only “Black books” that seem to find a wide (and white) audience are those that tread on stereotypes.
“My gratitude towards everyone who watched American Fiction [and] discussed it afterwards among friends and colleagues is endless. The film is now in your hands, and I’m so grateful that it was embraced in this way,” Jefferson said in a statement Sunday morning.
- 9/17/2023
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“American Fiction” has won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, TIFF organizers announced at an awards brunch on Sunday.
The Orion/MGM film by first-time director Cord Jefferson is a barbed satire that stars Jeffrey Wright as a writer who, to his dismay, achieves enormous success after as a joke writing a book filled with what he feels are the worst and most pandering cliches of Black representation. In its review, TheWrap called the film “an outlandishly assured directorial debut, a beautifully modulated film that takes a great actor, Jeffrey Wright, and gives him a spectacular showcase.”
While the film did not come into the festival as one of its highest profile selections, it was an immediate sensation after its Friday night premiere at the Princess of Wales Theatre, drawing some of TIFF’s most positive reviews. It currently stands at 86% positive on Rotten Tomatoes...
The Orion/MGM film by first-time director Cord Jefferson is a barbed satire that stars Jeffrey Wright as a writer who, to his dismay, achieves enormous success after as a joke writing a book filled with what he feels are the worst and most pandering cliches of Black representation. In its review, TheWrap called the film “an outlandishly assured directorial debut, a beautifully modulated film that takes a great actor, Jeffrey Wright, and gives him a spectacular showcase.”
While the film did not come into the festival as one of its highest profile selections, it was an immediate sensation after its Friday night premiere at the Princess of Wales Theatre, drawing some of TIFF’s most positive reviews. It currently stands at 86% positive on Rotten Tomatoes...
- 9/17/2023
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
The People’s Choice Award from the just-wrapped 2023 Toronto Film Festival has gone to Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction. First Runner-Up is Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers. Second Runner-Up is Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron. The Documentary Award goes to Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, and the Midnight Madness winner is Dicks: The Musical.
Orion and MRC’s American Fiction stars Jeffrey Wright and comes from writer-director Jefferson. It is a scathing satire on the publishing industry and its treatment of serious works by Black writers, one whose name is Thelonious “Monk” Ellison. He travels back to his hometown of Boston to attend a book festival, but the turnout is low in favor of another book seminar with author Sintara Golden’s (Issa Rae) bestseller We Lives in Da Ghetto. It is scheduled to be released in theaters in November.
Voted by audience members since 1978 and...
Orion and MRC’s American Fiction stars Jeffrey Wright and comes from writer-director Jefferson. It is a scathing satire on the publishing industry and its treatment of serious works by Black writers, one whose name is Thelonious “Monk” Ellison. He travels back to his hometown of Boston to attend a book festival, but the turnout is low in favor of another book seminar with author Sintara Golden’s (Issa Rae) bestseller We Lives in Da Ghetto. It is scheduled to be released in theaters in November.
Voted by audience members since 1978 and...
- 9/17/2023
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
The lineup for Beyond Fest 2023 has been announced, and, as per usual, attendees will be in for a pretty incredible lineup of sci-fi classics, horror favorites, and more than 30 premieres. The event takes place from September 26th – October 10th.
With 55 features, Beyond Fest 2023 looks like a winner yet again. Some of the major attractions this year are special screenings of The Abyss (hopefully with news of a 4K Blu-ray?), Manhunter, Piranha, The Raven, and Pacific Rim, all with their directors – James Cameron, Michael Mann, Joe Dante, Roger Corman, and Guillermo del Toro – in attendance…and those are just some of the retro screenings! Fans might also want to try nabbing tickets for movies like folk-horror All You Need is Death, Cannes debuted Vincent Must Die, the remake of The Toxic Avenger, and so many more.
You can see the full lineup for the 2023 Beyond Fest below, complete with details on the premiere,...
With 55 features, Beyond Fest 2023 looks like a winner yet again. Some of the major attractions this year are special screenings of The Abyss (hopefully with news of a 4K Blu-ray?), Manhunter, Piranha, The Raven, and Pacific Rim, all with their directors – James Cameron, Michael Mann, Joe Dante, Roger Corman, and Guillermo del Toro – in attendance…and those are just some of the retro screenings! Fans might also want to try nabbing tickets for movies like folk-horror All You Need is Death, Cannes debuted Vincent Must Die, the remake of The Toxic Avenger, and so many more.
You can see the full lineup for the 2023 Beyond Fest below, complete with details on the premiere,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Beyond Fest returns with an eclectic mix of films that will have you racing to pick up tickets! With over 55 films, there's something for everyone, including early screenings of The Toxic Avenger, a 10th anniversary screening of Pacific Rim with Guillermo del Toro in attendence, a screening of The Wicker Man with Britt Ekland in attendance, and more. Here are all of the details from the press release:
Beyond Fest, the highest-attended genre film festival in the US, is excited to announce its complete slate of 2023 programming comprising 55 features, including 5 world premieres, 3 North American Premieres, 7 US premieres, and 18 West Coast Premieres. After entertaining over 19,000 guests in 2022, Beyond Fest returns for its 11th edition from September 26th - October 10th. Built in partnership with the American Cinematheque and presented exclusively by Neon, Beyond Fest will screen at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3 and Regency Village Theatre with all ticket sales going...
Beyond Fest, the highest-attended genre film festival in the US, is excited to announce its complete slate of 2023 programming comprising 55 features, including 5 world premieres, 3 North American Premieres, 7 US premieres, and 18 West Coast Premieres. After entertaining over 19,000 guests in 2022, Beyond Fest returns for its 11th edition from September 26th - October 10th. Built in partnership with the American Cinematheque and presented exclusively by Neon, Beyond Fest will screen at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3 and Regency Village Theatre with all ticket sales going...
- 9/14/2023
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Beyond Fest announced today its absolutely insane slate of 2023 programming consisting of 55 features, including 5 world premieres, 3 North American Premieres, 7 US premieres, and 18 West Coast Premieres for its eleventh edition.
The fest returns to Los Angeles from September 26 through October 10. Built in partnership with the American Cinematheque and presented exclusively by Neon, Beyond Fest will screen at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3 and Regency Village Theatre with all ticket sales going to the 501c3 non-profit film institution.
The press release that went out this morning highlights a slew of rare treats and world premieres. Tyler Macintyre decks the halls with bloody holly for the World Premiere of the Michael Kennedy-scripted It’S A Wonderful Knife, from Legendary Entertainment, Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger delivers an outrageous new take on the Troma classic with the highly anticipated return of the mop-wielding cinema icon, V/H/S/85 reunites Beyond Fest alum David Bruckner and Scott Derrickson,...
The fest returns to Los Angeles from September 26 through October 10. Built in partnership with the American Cinematheque and presented exclusively by Neon, Beyond Fest will screen at the Aero Theatre, Los Feliz 3 and Regency Village Theatre with all ticket sales going to the 501c3 non-profit film institution.
The press release that went out this morning highlights a slew of rare treats and world premieres. Tyler Macintyre decks the halls with bloody holly for the World Premiere of the Michael Kennedy-scripted It’S A Wonderful Knife, from Legendary Entertainment, Macon Blair’s The Toxic Avenger delivers an outrageous new take on the Troma classic with the highly anticipated return of the mop-wielding cinema icon, V/H/S/85 reunites Beyond Fest alum David Bruckner and Scott Derrickson,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
The 2023 Beyond Fest lineup is set. America’s biggest genre-focused festival is returning this month with a 55-film slate that includes a Roger Corman career celebration, special screening of The Abyss with James Cameron, the world premiere of Rlje Films/Shudder’s It’s a Wonderful Knife and much more.
The 11th edition of the fest runs from September 26-October 10 in at the Los Feliz 3 in Los Angeles, the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica and Regency Village Theatre in Westwood. See the full lineup below.
Beyond Fest 2023 will open with Gareth Edwards’ sci-fi epic The Creator from 20th Century Studios and close with Kristoffer Borgli’s A24 pic Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage. It also will feature the world premieres of It’s a Wonderful Knife, Welcome Space Brothers, History of Evil and the 4K restorations of Cemetery Man (1994) and The Church (1989).
Other highlights include Legendary’s new remake of Troma classic The Toxic Avenger,...
The 11th edition of the fest runs from September 26-October 10 in at the Los Feliz 3 in Los Angeles, the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica and Regency Village Theatre in Westwood. See the full lineup below.
Beyond Fest 2023 will open with Gareth Edwards’ sci-fi epic The Creator from 20th Century Studios and close with Kristoffer Borgli’s A24 pic Dream Scenario, starring Nicolas Cage. It also will feature the world premieres of It’s a Wonderful Knife, Welcome Space Brothers, History of Evil and the 4K restorations of Cemetery Man (1994) and The Church (1989).
Other highlights include Legendary’s new remake of Troma classic The Toxic Avenger,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Beyond Fest genre film festival returns for its 11th edition with a full slate of premieres and acclaimed classics from Palme d’Or winner “Anatomy of a Fall” to the Michael Mann hit “Manhunter.” James Cameron is set to make an appearance for a special edition screening of “The Abyss” followed by a special tribute to Roger Corman, along with appearances by Mann and Guillermo del Toro.
“Our goal this year was to go bigger while also exposing audiences to new filmmakers who represent the future,” said Evrim Ersoy, Beyond’s head of programming. “We’ve delivered on that promise with a program that has the world’s most celebrated artists like James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, and Roger Corman joining us alongside some of Cinema’s boldest new voices including Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Demián Rugna and Macon Blair.”
Beyond Fest will open with Gareth Edward’s sci-fi feature “The Creator...
“Our goal this year was to go bigger while also exposing audiences to new filmmakers who represent the future,” said Evrim Ersoy, Beyond’s head of programming. “We’ve delivered on that promise with a program that has the world’s most celebrated artists like James Cameron, Guillermo del Toro, and Roger Corman joining us alongside some of Cinema’s boldest new voices including Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, Demián Rugna and Macon Blair.”
Beyond Fest will open with Gareth Edward’s sci-fi feature “The Creator...
- 9/14/2023
- by Sophia Scorziello
- Variety Film + TV
Beyond Fest is one of the greatest, most unsung movie events of the year in Los Angeles. Happening over 15 days this year (from Sept. 26 to Oct. 9), it is a go-for-broke celebration of genre cinema – smartly programmed, lovingly assembled and genuinely thrilling.
And this year is no different, with highlights being a screening of the special edition of “The Abyss” (the wave lives!) with an appearance by director James Cameron; a screening of “Manhunter,” with director Michael Mann in attendance; a robust Roger Corman retrospective (including a screening of “Piranha” with director Joe Dante) and the West Coast premiere of new movies like Macon Blair’s “The Toxic Avenger” and Nicolas Cage in A24’s “Dream Scenario.”
There are also retrospective screenings of “The Iron Giant” (with Brad Bird), “Pacific Rim” (with Guillermo del Toro) and a presentation of the new 4K restoration of “The Raid,” among many, many other things.
And this year is no different, with highlights being a screening of the special edition of “The Abyss” (the wave lives!) with an appearance by director James Cameron; a screening of “Manhunter,” with director Michael Mann in attendance; a robust Roger Corman retrospective (including a screening of “Piranha” with director Joe Dante) and the West Coast premiere of new movies like Macon Blair’s “The Toxic Avenger” and Nicolas Cage in A24’s “Dream Scenario.”
There are also retrospective screenings of “The Iron Giant” (with Brad Bird), “Pacific Rim” (with Guillermo del Toro) and a presentation of the new 4K restoration of “The Raid,” among many, many other things.
- 9/14/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
Producer Guneet Monga who made India proud after winning an Oscar for ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ at the 95th Academy Awards this year is back with yet another spectacular action film titled ‘Kill’ and winning audiences Internationally. Currently, at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival with her ‘Kill’ co-producers Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta, along with lead star Lakshya, Guneet Monga revealed about ‘Kill’, her instincts as a producer, collaborating with Karan Johar and more.
Talking about her collaboration with Dharma Productions & Karan Johar, and how they teamed up for ‘Lunchbox’ and in 2023 they reunited once again for ‘Kill’, Guneet Monga said, “This happened a decade ago during ‘Lunchbox’ when Dharma came on and wanted to present ‘Lunchbox’, it was amazing because I tried to sell lunchbox before it premiered at Cannes, but there was no buyer for it and then at Cannes, Karan was with ‘Bombay Talkies’, the four films marking...
Talking about her collaboration with Dharma Productions & Karan Johar, and how they teamed up for ‘Lunchbox’ and in 2023 they reunited once again for ‘Kill’, Guneet Monga said, “This happened a decade ago during ‘Lunchbox’ when Dharma came on and wanted to present ‘Lunchbox’, it was amazing because I tried to sell lunchbox before it premiered at Cannes, but there was no buyer for it and then at Cannes, Karan was with ‘Bombay Talkies’, the four films marking...
- 9/14/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Producer Guneet Monga who made India proud after winning an Oscar for ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ at the 95th Academy Awards this year is back with yet another spectacular action film titled ‘Kill’ and winning audiences Internationally. Currently, at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival with her ‘Kill’ co-producers Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta, along with lead star Lakshya, Guneet Monga revealed about ‘Kill’, her instincts as a producer, collaborating with Karan Johar and more.
Talking about her collaboration with Dharma Productions & Karan Johar, and how they teamed up for ‘Lunchbox’ and in 2023 they reunited once again for ‘Kill’, Guneet Monga said, “This happened a decade ago during ‘Lunchbox’ when Dharma came on and wanted to present ‘Lunchbox’, it was amazing because I tried to sell lunchbox before it premiered at Cannes, but there was no buyer for it and then at Cannes, Karan was with ‘Bombay Talkies’, the four films marking...
Talking about her collaboration with Dharma Productions & Karan Johar, and how they teamed up for ‘Lunchbox’ and in 2023 they reunited once again for ‘Kill’, Guneet Monga said, “This happened a decade ago during ‘Lunchbox’ when Dharma came on and wanted to present ‘Lunchbox’, it was amazing because I tried to sell lunchbox before it premiered at Cannes, but there was no buyer for it and then at Cannes, Karan was with ‘Bombay Talkies’, the four films marking...
- 9/14/2023
- by Editorial Desk
Indian film maverick Karan Johar brought action thriller “Kill” to the Toronto International Film Festival this year.
Speaking to Et Canada’s Sangita Patel, the 51-year-old filmmaker, who recently completed 25 years in Indian movies, said “Kill” is unlike any other Bollywood action movie.
“Let him (Keanu Reeves) do ‘John Wick’. Let us just create our own ‘John Wick’.”
“People put blood, sweat and tears in their films. We just put in blood. It’s literally like blood-athon on steroids. And when I read it and saw the vision that the director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat had, I was like, ‘Okay, I’ll just go ahead and do this genre film and give it optimum support,” he said.
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Speaking to Et Canada’s Sangita Patel, the 51-year-old filmmaker, who recently completed 25 years in Indian movies, said “Kill” is unlike any other Bollywood action movie.
“Let him (Keanu Reeves) do ‘John Wick’. Let us just create our own ‘John Wick’.”
“People put blood, sweat and tears in their films. We just put in blood. It’s literally like blood-athon on steroids. And when I read it and saw the vision that the director Nikhil Nagesh Bhat had, I was like, ‘Okay, I’ll just go ahead and do this genre film and give it optimum support,” he said.
Read More: Priyanka Chopra Says She Can’t Work With People She ‘Doesn’t Like Anymore’ After Claiming She Was ‘Pushed Into A Corner’ In Bollywood
Johar, the man behind globally appreciated films like...
- 9/11/2023
- by Divya Goyal
- ET Canada
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