Though theatres in India have resumed operations after a complete shutdown of several months in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the audience is yet to show up in large numbers. In absence of the audience, a lot of filmmakers are wary of releasing their films in cinemas and are still preferring streaming media platforms for premieres.
Now, we hear that the makers of Mumbai Saga have decided to release their much-awaited crime-drama directly online and have in fact locked a deal with the streaming media platform Amazon Prime Video.
If reports are to be believed, Amazon Prime Video has shelled out a whopping amount to add Mumbai Saga to its library. Spilling some more beans, a source in the know informs an entertainment portal, “Amazon has shelled out an amount in high double-digit figures to acquire Mumbai Saga, which has now made the film one of, if not the costliest acquisition of recent times.”
The source goes on to add that both the parties are still in talks and the deal could be signed on the dotted line soon. “Talks are still on, but the money is on the table and the makers of the film are pretty happy with the offer. All that remains now is to thresh out the promotion details and sign the dotted line,” adds the source.
Directed by well-known filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, Mumbai Saga stars John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi in lead roles. Sharman Joshi, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Gulshan Grover, Mahesh Manjrekar, Ronit Roy, and Prateik Babbar play important supporting characters in the film. Kajal Aggarwal also stars in a significant part. Set in the 1980s, the gangster flick has been produced by T-Series Films and White Feather Films.
The official premiere date of the film is yet to be announced. Keep visiting this space over and again for more updates from the world of entertainment.
Ranveer Singh’s rugged new look anchors the high-energy music video.
Rapper Hanumankind makes his official Bollywood début with a fierce verse.
Modern take on the classic Punjabi folk tune 'Jogi'.
Glimpses of Sanjay Dutt and Arjun Rampal in the mix.
The full trailer lands next month.
The Dhurandhar title track just hit the internet, and the noise around this spy thriller just went up a few notches. This is the track that pulls rapper Hanumankind into his first proper Bollywood playback moment. They have taken the old folk number 'Jogi' and built a power-packed version around it, a mix of earthy roots and straight-up aggressive energy that hits like a truck. It fits, honestly. It mirrors the film's whole gritty vibe and Ranveer Singh's battle-hardened look with that wild beard.
Hanumankind brings raw rap fire while Ranveer Singh owns 'Dhurandhar' music video Getty Images/ Youtube Screengrab/Saregama Music
What is the Dhurandhar title track about?
You get a proper blast of the film’s atmosphere from this track. The music video cuts fast between shots of a heavily bearded and muscular Ranveer Singh, looking every bit the part of a hardened operative. The video cuts to the other big names in the cast as well. Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal are all there in what appears to be a tense, dark situation. The music includes traditional Punjabi folk with a stronger, cinematic rhythm.
How did Hanumankind get involved in the Dhurandhar song?
It turns out his involvement was a pretty organic, almost spontaneous thing. Music composer Shashwat Sachdev opened up about how the rap section came together. Apparently, it happened during a late-night studio session with director Aditya Dhar and Hanumankind himself. They captured an impromptu performance that just clicked, bringing what Sachdev called a "raw, instinctive fire" to the whole track. For an artist known for his independent work, this Dhurandhar feature is a major step into the mainstream film scene.
All this build-up is heading towards a definite date. The makers confirmed it right at the end of the title track video. Dhurandhar is locked in for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 December of this year. For those who need more than a song to tide them over, the official trailer is promised for 12 November.
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