Filmmaker Priyadarshan is staging a comeback in Bollywood with a sequel to one of his most successful comic-capers Hungama (2003). The director, whose credits also include such blockbusters as Hera Pheri (2000), Garam Masala (2005) and Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007), is presently busy locking the cast for Hungama 2.
A couple of days ago, the filmmaker confirmed signing newcomer Meezaan Jaffery to play the male lead in Hungama 2. “Yes, we have found our male lead in Hungama 2 and it is Meezaan. The boy is terrific on screen. He is a fabulous dancer like his father, emotes and fights well too. There is nothing he cannot do,” the director had said about the young actor who made his acting debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali Productions’ Malaal (2019).
And now, the celebrated filmmaker has locked the female lead for his next directorial offering. Pranitha Subhash, an actress who has proved her acting mettle in films in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, has been finalized to romance Meezaan Jaffery in Hungama 2. The actress had to undergo audition to bag the part in the sequel.
Confirming the development, Priyadarshan told a publication, “The minute she walked in for the audition, I knew she was the one. I have signed Pranitha for Hungama 2 with Meezan Jaffrey. I am very happy with my casting. The pair is fresh and excited about working in my film. They don’t have the jaded seen-it-all attitude of some established stars. Not yet.”
Hungama 2 will not mark Pranitha’s debut in the Hindi film industry. Before the Priyadarshan directorial makes its entry into cinemas, the beautiful actress will be seen in T-Series Films’ Bhuj: The Pride of India opposite superstar Ajay Devgn. The film is scheduled to release on 14th August 2020.
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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