Earlier it was the 2019 Balakot airstrike which led several Bollywood filmmakers to register titles around the air attack conducted by India against a terrorist training camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in Pakistan, and now it is the Coronavirus outbreak that has prompted a number of producers to book titles around the pandemic which has affected millions of people all across the world.
Though the production of all ongoing projects in Bollywood has been stalled for a couple of weeks, some producers and writers are busy making the most of the situation by weaving new stories revolving around the outbreak. According to reports, several film titles around the virus have already been registered with Eros International being the first production house to confirm a project on Coronavirus.
The production house, known for bankrolling a series of successful films like Bajirao Mastani (2015), Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and Tanu Weds Manu (2011), has registered Corona Pyaar Hai as the title of their next venture which will be a love story around the pandemic.
Confirming the same, producer Krishika Lulla of Eros told a publication that their project will start in full swing once the pandemic subsides. “Currently the scripting is going on. The subject (of the epidemic) is going to be set in a love story. Currently, we are fine-tuning the script and are waiting for things to subside, as things have come to a standstill now. Once everything is normal, we will start the project in full swing,” she said.
It will be interesting to see if Corona Pyaar Hai hits the jackpot at the box-office or fails to create any impact. Keep visiting this space for more details on this quirkily titled project.
Mukerji parts ways with YRF’s Dhoom 4 after reported creative disagreements.
Decision said to be amicable, with Aditya Chopra and Ranbir Kapoor supportive.
Director shifts focus to Brahmastra: Part Two – Dev, expected to begin filming in 2026.
Filmmaker steps away from YRF’s action franchise
Filmmaker Ayan Mukerji has stepped away from Yash Raj Films’ (YRF) highly anticipated action project Dhoom 4, reportedly due to creative differences. According to Bollywood Hungama, Mukerji’s vision for the film did not align with the studio’s direction, prompting him to withdraw from the project.
Mukerji, who was in discussions to direct the next instalment of the hit franchise—expected to star Ranbir Kapoor—was said to have limited control over the script, which was reportedly written by Shridhar Raghavan. The director, best known for Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Brahmastra, was keen on shaping the film creatively rather than simply executing an existing plan.
A source quoted in the report said, “Ayan didn’t have much say in the screenplay and didn’t want to embark on another journey of just execution.”
Amicable parting after discussions with Aditya Chopra
Before stepping away, Mukerji is believed to have held several discussions with YRF head Aditya Chopra and actor Ranbir Kapoor. Both reportedly supported his decision, with insiders describing the split as “completely amicable.”
The director’s departure does not mark the end of Dhoom 4, as YRF plans to continue with the project under a new director. The studio may also reconsider casting options, despite earlier reports that Ranbir Kapoor had set aside dates for the film.
Focus returns to the Brahmastra universe
Following his exit from Dhoom 4, Mukerji has shifted attention back to his passion project—the Brahmastra series. The filmmaker is currently developing Brahmastra: Part Two – Dev, the sequel to the 2022 fantasy epic.
The film, initially expected to begin production earlier, is now likely to go on floors in 2026. Sources suggest Mukerji intends to expand the Astraverse with more depth in storytelling, combining elements of mythology, drama, and spectacle.
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