When Ekta Kapoor's supernatural fantasy drama Naagin hit the tube in 2015, no one had thought it would go on to become such a huge hit among the audience. The massive success of the show encouraged Ekta to come up with Naagin 2 which again proved to be a game changer for broadcaster Colors and production house, Balaji Telefilms.
After two successful seasons, Ekta Kapoor is set to launch the next instalment Naagin 3, which will hit the airwaves in coming few weeks. Today, she took to her Twitter handle and introduced actress Karishma Tanna as the first Naagin of the show. "Here comes the first Naagin. Karishma Tanna, welcome to Naagin 3," the popular producer wrote.
The previous two instalments of the series had actress Mouni Roy in the title role. But since Roy is currently busy shaping her Bollywood career, Ekta has roped in other popular actresses from the telly land. Besides Karishma Tanna, Surbhi Jyoti and Anita Hassanandani will also be seen as Naagins in Naagin 3.
Talking about the cast, a source had earlier said, "With the already popular faces Mouni Roy and Adaa Khan missing from the screen, the makers decided to get well-known actors Anita and Surbhi in their places."
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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