Aanand L Rai
Sohum Shah and Aanand L Rai’s Tumbbad set for a theatrical re-release on September 13; A New Poster Unveiled
Sohum Shah’s Folklore Adventurous Tumbbad to Re-Release in Theatres on September 13, 2024; A New Poster Unveiled The cinematic masterpiece Tumbbad, which first graced screens in 2018, is set to make a grand return to theaters on September 13, 2024. This re-release offers both fans and newcomers a fresh opportunity to immerse themselves in the chilling world of Tumbbad, a film that has earned widespread acclaim for its unique blend of horror and fantasy set in a fictional, mythological village. The newly unveiled poster, shared by the makers on their official social media, ca | Click Here...
Exclusive: Kumud Mishra bags Aanand L Rai’s upcoming film Nakhrewali
Talented actor Kumud Mishra, who has delivered stellar performances in movies like Badlapur, Airlift, Sultan, Rockstar, and Raanjhanaa, has bagged a new film. According to a credible source, Kumud will be seen in Aanand L Rai’s upcoming film, Nakhrewali. As per reports in the media, Aanand L Rai will launch Ansh Duggal and Pragati Srivastava with a film titled Nakhrewali. Ansh Duggal is a rising star in the modeling world and has already walked the ramp for renowned designer Manish Malhotra, while Pragati Srivastava has previously acted in several Telugu movies. The movie is | Click Here...
Celebrating 6 Years of Laughter and Love, Producer Aanand L Rai’s “Shubh Mangal Saavdhan” Continues to Win Hearts
Six remarkable years have passed since the release of the romantic comedy "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan," produced by Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions. Released on 1 September 2017, the film is directed by R. S. Prasanna and stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar. The film not only captured the imagination of audiences but also left a mark on cinema with its distinctive narrative and outstanding performances. In a time when certain societal taboos were rarely addressed in films, "Shubh Mangal Saavdhan" boldly tackled the topic of erectile dysfunction. The movie fearlessly she | Click Here...
7 Years of Laughter and Love: Happy Bhag Jayegi Celebrates Enduring Charisma
Aanand L Rai's heartwarming film Happy Bhag Jayegi which marks its 7th anniversary since its 2016 release it proved to be a cross-border romantic comedy, creating a dynamic and captivating experience that united the audience through uproarious laughter, . Helmed by director Mudassar Aziz and produced by Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions, the film stars the talented Diana Penty, Abhay Deol, Jimmy Shergill, and many more. Talking about the film, Aanand L Rai also expressed, "As I reflect on the journey of Happy Bhag Jayegi over the past 7 years, I'm truly humb | Click Here...
Celebrating a Year of Emotions: Colour Yellow Productions’ Raksha Bandhan
A heartfelt anniversary marks a year of Director Aanand L. Rai's heartwarming film Raksha Bandhan, produced under Rai’s banner Colour Yellow Productions. Released a year ago, this cinematic masterpiece continues to resonate with audiences, celebrating the enduring bond between siblings. Rai's storytelling prowess combined with vision has crafted a tale that tugs at heartstrings. The film's success can be attributed to its compelling narrative, stellar performances by Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar in the lead roles, and the direction that Aanand L | Click Here...
From Aanand L Rai to Rhea Kapoor: here’s how the trailer of Dream Girl 2 wins hearts and support from eminent personalities.
The much-awaited trailer of Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday starrer Dream Girl 2 has been unveiled, and the enchanting persona of Pooja has already captivated audiences nationwide. Brimming with affection, boundless laughter, and delightful quirkiness, the trailer has garnered adoration from not only the masses but also from celebrated figures in the entertainment world. Following the phenomenal success of Dream Girl, the excitement for its sequel has reached a crescendo, and after witnessing the joyous trailer, everyone eagerly awaits its theatrical r | Click Here...
Taapsee Pannu, Kanika Dhillon, and Aanand L Rai begin shooting for Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba, poster revealed
The audience was captivated by the mystery movie Haseen Dillruba. However, everyone was startled by the final twist. Producer Aanand L Rai, actress Taapsee Pannu, and co-producer writer Kanika Dhillon engage in amusing social media banter in which they share fascinating information. The hint of Haseen Dillruba's Sequel https://twitter.com/aanandlrai/status/1613024925723537408?t=Yhnoas-0lvhHZdNE-pEGtA&s=19 First tweet came from Aanand L Rai, "O hamari haseen dillruba Aaj shooting shuru ho gai hai “phir aayi hasseen dillruba” ki… @taapsee tujhe bola tha na 9 baje po | Click Here...
Review Of Raksha Bandhan: Is Elevated By Akshay’s Animated Performance
Raksha Bandhan Starring Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar, Sahil Mehta Directed by Aanand L Rai Rating: **** After two devastating duds, Akshay Kumar springs back into livewire action with this nostalgic ode to what what was once known as the ‘family social film’. There is a deeply felt message against the dowry system embedded in the craftily though a little hastily written screenplay which goes from tomfoolery to mush without skipping a beat, thanks to Akshay’s absolutely spot-on screen presence. Part Kishore Kumar, Part Rajendra | Click Here...
Aanand L Rai Is Uber-Confident About Raksha Bandhan
After two consecutive disasters Bachchan Pandey and Samrat Prithviraj, Akshay Kumar can breathe easy . Raksha Bandhan which opens on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan on 11 August , is being seen as a “sureshot hit” by the film trade. Says director Aanand Rai, “I don’t know how much it will be liked. But I do know that nobody can dislike it.Raksha Bandhan cannot fail to touch the hearts of every Indian.It is the most relatable film I’ve made.” Anand feels Akshay Kumar was just the right choice to play the doting protective elder brother | Click Here...
Aanand L. Rai Reveals Why Did He Cast Sara Ali Khan To Play Rinku In Atrangi Re “She Has A Childlike Quality”
Atrangi Re has been a huge success, starring Sara Ali Khan, Dhanush and Akshay Kumar. And with that, the director Anand L.Rai speaks on how Sara Ali Khan turned out to the perfect for Rinku. Talking about why he picked Sara for the role Rinku, he said, “The day I met Sara I knew she was the one. We knew it was a very difficult casting because we needed an actor who is very young with that natural innocence. But at the same time she had to have the restlessness and then understand the complexity of the character. This is very rare to get in one actor. To have the innocence and sti | Click Here...
Review Of Atrangi Re… Can Love Be Tragic & Funny At The Same Time?
Atrangi Re(Disney+ Hotstar) Starring Dhanush, Sara Ali Khan & Akshay Kumar Directed by Aanand L Rai Rating: **** Atrangi Re, the best film Aanand Rai has made since Tanu Weds Manu, left me in a swirl of feelings at the end. The one certainty that I came away with is this: we have never seen anything like this before.Writer Himanshu Sharma has penned a paean to that weird thing called love. There is pleasure and pain in that paean and there are couple of startling twists in the tale of twisted | Click Here...
Ayushmann Khurrana announces new collaboration with Aanand L Rai and Bhushan Kumar titled ‘Action Hero’, deets inside
Lights! Camera! Action hero! With yet another genre-defining movie on the horizon, T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions have roped in the multifaceted Ayushmann Khuranna for their next film titled ‘Action Hero’, to be directed by Anirudh Iyer. This will be the versatile actor’s first stint in the action genre. Featuring an artist’s journey, both, in front and behind the lens, the movie is set to enthral the audience with its slick action and offbeat satirical sense of humour. Announcing the film, producer Bhushan Kumar and the head honcho of T-Series, said tha | Click Here...
Akshay Kumar attends funeral of Aanand L. Rai’s mother hours after his mom Aruna Bhatia’s death, see pic
Today marks a really sad day for the Indian entertainment industry as both Akshay Kumar and Aanand L Rai's mothers passed away. Earlier, we spotted Akshay Kumar and Twinkle at the funeral of Aruna Bhatia where they looked absolutely numb and heartbroken. And later, Akshay was spotted attending the funeral of Aanand L Rai's mother just hours after his own mother's death. Our condolences to the family of the lost souls and may the departed souls rest in peace. For more updates, stay tuned to IWMBuzz.com | Click Here...
RIP: After Akshay Kumar, Aanand L. Rai Loses His Mother
After Akshay Kumar who lost his mother on Wednesday morning, it was director Aanand Rai whose mother passed away the same morning. Aanand and his brother Ravi Rai who were deeply attached to their mother rushed to be by her side after her death. Producer Shailesh Singh, a close friend of Aanand was among the first visitors at the Rais’ residence. | Click Here...
Bhumi Pednekar paired opposite Akshay Kumar in Raksha Bandhan
Actress Bhumi Pednekar, known for her talent, has been confirmed to join the cast of the upcoming film Raksha Bandhan, directed by Aanand L Rai and stars Akshay Kumar in the lead role. Akshay announced on his Instagram account, where he shared a picture of himself with Bhumi and Aanand. In the picture, the trio can be seen laughing their hearts out. Sharing the picture, Akshay wrote: “When you are happy, it shows. And indeed, we are…to have Bhumi Pednekar onboard #RakshaBandhan.” Raksha Bandhan will mark Akshay’s third collaboration with Bhumi after Toilet: E | Click Here...
OMG: Director Aanand L Rai tests positive for Covid-19
Sad news coming in once again. As per reports in FirstPost, Zero & Atrangi Re director Aanand L Rai has tested positive for Covid-19. Reports suggest that he's asymptomatic and is currently under home quarantine. We wish him a super speedy recovery going forward. For more updates, stay tuned to IWMBuzz.com | Click Here...
Alka Kaushal bags Taapsee Pannu starrer film Haseen Dillruba
Haseen Dillruba the mystery thriller film directed by Vinil Mathew and produced by Aanand L Rai was being shot in Mumbai recently. The film has Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey and Harshvardhan Rane in lead roles. We earlier wrote about actors Amit Singh Thakur and Aditya Srivastava being part of the cast. We now hear of seasoned film and TV actress Alka Kaushal playing a pivotal role in Haseen Dillruba. Alka is a seasoned campaigner having been part of films Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Veere Di Wedding, Soorma, Badhaai Ho etc. She is presently playing a brothel owner in t | Click Here...
After Ayushmann Khurrana’s Gay Film, What Happens To Dostana 2 Now?
Despite the best efforts of Producer Aanand L Rai and his leading man Ayushmann Khurrana, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan has underperformed, thereby putting a question mark on all future films on same-sex relationships. Last year the Sonam Kapoor starrer Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga about a lesbian romance tanked at the box-office. And now, Karan Johar’s production Dostana 2 which features Kartik Aryan as a gay protagonist is on shaky grounds. Apparently Johar is now restructuring the film to make it more palatable to family audiences. In the first Dostana film in 2008 the | Click Here...
Sunita Rajwar and Pankhuri Awasthy in Ayushmann Khurrana’s Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan
Ayushmann Khurrana's next outing, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan recently went on the floors. Directed by Hitesh Kewalya, the upcoming film is a sequel of the 2017 blockbuster, Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. The much-awaited film is being produced by Bhushan Kumar's T-series and Aanand L Rai, who has also bankrolled the prequel. The film will deal with the subject of homosexuality and the taboo surrounding it. The upcoming film also stars Neena Gupta and Gajraj Rao. The duo played the role of the Ayushmann's parents in Badhaai Ho. If sources are to be believed, the movie will feat | Click Here...
Eros Now launches movie ‘Meri Nimmo’ first on its digital platform in association with Aanand L Rai
Eros Now, the video OTT platform has been at the cusp of content and technology revolution since its inception and now adds another feather to its cap. In association with Colour Yellow Productions and Aanand L Rai, Eros Now is proud to present its First Original Film ‘Meri Nimmo’ to its viewers worldwide premiering on April 27, 2018. Ridhima Lulla, Group Chief Content Officer, Eros International comments, “This launch is a mega step on the evolution of the film business in India. We are thrilled to extend our relationship with Aanandji, with whom we share a wonderful synergy, | Click Here...