After wrapping up an important shooting schedule in Manali in February, Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani had commenced the next schedule of their much-awaited film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 in Mumbai in March, which was also joined by seasoned actress Tabu.
However, soon after Aryan tested positive for the coronavirus and later all shooting activities were put on hold as the state of Maharashtra announced stricter guidelines to curb the spread of the virus in the second wave.
The latest update suggests that Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani and Tabu might resume filming from the second or third week of May. A source close to the development tells an entertainment portal, “That’s the plan the makers have as of now. They want to start shooting again from May, but everything will also depend on the Covid situation around their planned date.”
Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 went on floors in Jaipur in 2020. After wrapping up the first schedule in the pink city of India, the team moved to Lucknow for the next schedule and shot there until India went into a complete lockdown in March 2020. A small portion will be shot in Lucknow at a later date, we hear.
Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Murad Khetani under their respective banners T-Series Films and Cine1 Studios, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is the sequel to the 2007 blockbuster Bhool Bhulaiyaa, starring Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan and Shiney Ahuja in principal roles. While Priyadarshan helmed the original film, the sequel is being directed by Anees Bazmee.
Meanwhile, Kartik Aaryan is looking forward to the release of his next film Dhamaka, directed by Ram Madhvani. It is set to premiere on Netflix soon. Kiara Advani, on the other hand, waits for the release of Dharma Productions’ Shershaah, alongside Sidharth Malhotra. She also has Jug Jugg Jeeyo, Mr Lele, and Karram Kurram in the pipeline.
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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