Dharma Productions: News
15 Nov 2024
Adar PoonawallaKJo felt 'traumatized' during Dharma deal meetings with Adar Poonawalla
Renowned filmmaker Karan Johar recently opened up about selling a major stake in his company, Dharma Productions, to Serum Institute's CEO Adar Poonawalla.
12 Nov 2024
BollywoodWhen to watch 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' in theaters
The iconic Bollywood film, Kal Ho Naa Ho, is returning to theaters after 21 years.
30 Oct 2024
Box Office'Jigra' is on its last leg; earns ₹31.47cr after Day-19
The Hindi film Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala and headlined by Alia Bhatt, is in its last week at the box office. This Friday, the screens allotted to the Dharma Productions title will get drastically reduced with the release of Diwali biggies.
29 Oct 2024
Alia Bhatt'Jigra' has no takers; collects ₹31.25cr in 18 days
The Alia Bhatt-led film Jigra is failing to make a mark at the Indian box office. Despite its star cast and A-list production house backing (Dharma Productions), the movie has not been able to taste success.
28 Oct 2024
Adar PoonawallaShockingly bad business forced Karan Johar to sell Dharma stake
Earlier this month, Adar Poonawalla picked up a 50% stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions for ₹1,000cr. The move had fueled speculation about the financial health of one of India's most influential production houses.
28 Oct 2024
Karan JoharWhy SRK signed 'Kal Ho Naa...' without reading full script
In a recent interview, Nikkhil Advani, the director of the iconic Bollywood film Kal Ho Naa Ho, revealed superstar Shah Rukh Khan didn't read the full script before signing on for the project.
24 Oct 2024
Aditya Chopra'They have this ego': Dharma, YRF accused of underpaying actors
Actor Vikram Kapadia, who has appeared in films like Yodha and Kapoor & Sons, and web series such as The Night Manager and Made in Heaven, recently raised his voice against the payment practices of two leading Bollywood production houses.
22 Oct 2024
Alia Bhatt'Jigra' director Vasan Bala responds to Divya Khossla's plagiarism allegations
Alia Bhatt's latest film Jigra has been marred by accusations from actor-producer Divya Khossla Kumar.
21 Oct 2024
Sukesh ChandrasekharJailed conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar wants to buy KJo's Dharma Productions
Infamous conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar has apparently written a letter to filmmaker Karan Johar, offering to buy a major stake in Dharma Productions.
21 Oct 2024
Adar PoonawallaAdar Poonawalla acquires half of KJo's Dharma Productions for ₹1,000cr
In a major development, Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of Serum Institute of India, will be buying a 50% stake in Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment.
19 Oct 2024
Alia BhattBox office: 'Jigra' dips further; struggles to touch ₹25cr
The jailbreak drama Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, is witnessing a downward trend at the box office.
18 Oct 2024
Akshay KumarAkshay-led C Sankaran Nair biopic set for March 2025 release
The much-awaited biopic on C Sankaran Nair, starring Akshay Kumar in the lead, is set to be on course for a theatrical release on March 14, 2025.
16 Oct 2024
Alia BhattHow much did Alia Bhatt charge for 'Jigra'
Alia Bhatt's recent film Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala, has attracted significant attention for negative reasons.
15 Oct 2024
Alia BhattNepotism, fake BO figures, unprofessional conduct: Alia's 'Jigra' controversy explained
The recently released film Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, is mired in controversies. The issues are overshadowing its release and have sparked heated online debates.
14 Oct 2024
Karan JoharMukesh Ambani eyes stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions: Report
Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL), headed by India's richest businessman Mukesh Ambani, is said to be in talks to buy a stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.
13 Oct 2024
BollywoodWhy Dharma Productions has decided to discontinue pre-release screenings
In a major shift, Dharma Productions, headed by Karan Johar, recently announced that it will no longer hold pre-release screenings for critics.
12 Oct 2024
Alia BhattBox office: Alia's 'Jigra' disappoints, opens at ₹4.25cr
Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala and starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, has had a lukewarm start at the box office.
11 Oct 2024
Alia BhattKangana's 'women-centric films' jibe aimed at Alia's 'Jigra'? Find out
The release of Alia Bhatt's latest film Jigra, a jailbreak drama produced by Dharma Productions, has been met with a cryptic Instagram Story from actor Kangana Ranaut.
11 Oct 2024
Alia BhattAlia's 'Jigra' cleared for release in Rajasthan after trademark dispute
The Rajasthan High Court has cleared the way for the release of Alia Bhatt's latest film, Jigra, on Friday.
10 Oct 2024
Akshay KumarR Madhavan-Fatima Sana Shaikh to lead upcoming Netflix rom-com
Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital wing of Dharma Productions, is reportedly gearing up for a new project, scheduled for 2025.
08 Oct 2024
Bollywood'Place I call home...': Karan Johar celebrates 44yrs of Dharma
Karan Johar, the head of Dharma Productions, celebrated the production house's 44th anniversary on Tuesday. The company was founded by his father Yash Johar in 1976 and has shaped Bollywood over the years.
07 Oct 2024
Apoorva MehtaKJo's Dharma Productions to discontinue pre-release screenings: Here's why
In a major change, Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has announced that it will not be hosting pre-release screenings for its upcoming films anymore.
07 Oct 2024
Karan JoharLucknow IPL team owner wants to acquire KJo's Dharma Productions
Saregama India Ltd, a part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, is in talks to buy a majority stake in Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, according to HT Mint.
06 Oct 2024
Alia Bhatt'Clickbait assumptions': Karan Johar reacts to 'Jigra' script controversy
Filmmaker Karan Johar has finally broken his silence on the recent controversy surrounding the Jigra script.
05 Oct 2024
Alia BhattSurprise! Alia makes unexpected appearance at Alan Walker's Bengaluru concert
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt surprised fans with an unexpected appearance at Grammy-winning DJ Alan Walker's show in Bengaluru on Saturday night.
28 Sep 2024
Alia BhattRana Daggubati to distribute Alia's 'Jigra' in South India
Alia Bhatt's upcoming action thriller, Jigra, is all set to expand its audience by releasing in Telugu.
23 Sep 2024
AtleeViraj Ghelani explains his 'worst experience' remark about SRK's 'Jawan'
Actor Viraj Ghelani recently faced backlash for his comments about having a "worst experience" while working on Shah Rukh Khan's film Jawan, directed by Atlee.
23 Sep 2024
Alia Bhatt'Jigra' trailer starring Alia Bhatt will drop on September 26
The highly-anticipated action thriller Jigra, starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, is set to release its trailer on Thursday (September 26) reportedly.
19 Sep 2024
Hollywood'Kill' to be remade in Tamil-Telugu after Hollywood adaptation: Report
The critically acclaimed action-thriller Kill, which has already piqued Hollywood's interest, is now set to be remade in Tamil and Telugu.
13 Sep 2024
Ammy VirkWhere to watch Triptii-Vicky's 'Bad Newz' on OTT
The romantic comedy-drama Bad Newz, featuring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk, is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
10 Sep 2024
Janhvi Kapoor'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' update: Varun-Janhvi start Udaipur schedule
The cast of the upcoming film Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which includes Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles, has commenced the Udaipur schedule of the shoot, according to a report by Mid-day.
10 Sep 2024
Alia BhattAlia Bhatt's 'Jigra': Remake or original
The upcoming film Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala, has been under the spotlight for alleged similarities to Mahesh Bhatt's 1993 movie Gumrah.
08 Sep 2024
Alia BhattAlia battles the world to protect Vedang in 'Jigra' teaser
Alia Bhatt has released the first teaser of her upcoming film, Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala.
06 Sep 2024
Alia BhattAlia Bhatt unveils intense 'Jigra' posters; teaser release date announced
Alia Bhatt shared two new posters from her upcoming film Jigra on Friday, raising the anticipation among fans.
05 Sep 2024
Alia BhattAlia Bhatt vows to protect Vedang in new 'Jigra' poster
The much-awaited film Jigra, featuring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina in the lead roles, unveiled a gripping poster on Thursday.
03 Sep 2024
Akshay KumarWill Akshay Kumar's Shankaran Nair biopic ever get released
Dharma Productions's upcoming biopic, The Untold Story of C Shankaran Nair, has reportedly been put on hold.
22 Aug 2024
Ayushmann KhurranaHas Ayushmann Khurrana exited Luv Ranjan's Sourav Ganguly-biopic
Ayushmann Khurrana has reportedly withdrawn from the much-anticipated Sourav Ganguly biopic, following his reported exit from Sunny Deol's high-profile film Border 2.
20 Aug 2024
Ananya PandayLakshya to star opposite Ananya Panday in Dharma project
After the success of his recent action film Kill, actor Lakshya has reportedly signed another project with Karan Johar's Dharma Productions.
19 Aug 2024
Abhishek Banerjee'Comments were completely misinterpreted': Abhishek Banerjee on Dharma Productions fallout
Actor Abhishek Banerjee, who is currently promoting his recently released films Stree 2 and Vedaa, has issued a clarification regarding his comments about Dharma Productions and Karan Johar.
17 Aug 2024
Arijit SinghNational Film Awards: How much cash prize will winners receive
The winners of the 70th National Film Awards were announced on Friday.
14 Aug 2024
Bengaluru'Bad Newz' collects ₹64.2cr by 26th day at box office
Bollywood film Bad Newz continues to perform well at the box office, earning approximately ₹0.3cr India net on its 26th day.
12 Aug 2024
Bengaluru'Bad Newz' crosses ₹63cr mark by Day 24
The Bollywood film Bad Newz has sustained its impressive run at the box office, amassing an estimated ₹63.7cr India net in its first 24 days.
11 Aug 2024
Karan JoharKJo seeks to sell majority stake in Dharma Productions: Report
Karan Johar, the head of Dharma Productions, is reportedly planning to sell a majority stake in his production house.
08 Aug 2024
Box Office'Bad Newz' collects ₹61.2cr in 20 days at box office
The Bollywood film Bad Newz has managed to collect an estimated ₹61.2 crore in India net collections over its first 20 days at the box office, according to data compiled from various sources.
06 Aug 2024
Box Office'Bad Newz' rakes in ₹60.25cr in first 18 days
The Bollywood film Bad Newz has garnered an impressive ₹60.25cr India net within its first 18 days of release, as per data compiled from various sources.
05 Aug 2024
Hyderabad'Bad Newz' collects ₹59.9cr in 17 days
The Bollywood film Bad Newz, directed by Anand Tiwari and produced by Dharma Productions and Leo Media Collective, has raked in an impressive ₹59.9cr India net within its first 17 days of release.
01 Aug 2024
Nikkhil AdvaniWhen 'messiah' Salman saved Nikkhil Advani's career post-Karan Johar split
Director Nikkhil Advani recently disclosed how actor Salman Khan played a pivotal role in reviving his career after a fallout with producer Karan Johar.
30 Jul 2024
Box Office'Bad Newz' rakes in ₹53.15cr in first 11 days
The Bollywood film Bad Newz has shown impressive performance at the box office, amassing an estimated ₹53.15cr India net within its first 11 days of release.
28 Jul 2024
AdipurushKartik Aaryan in discussion with Om Raut for actioner: Report
Actor Kartik Aaryan, recognized for his recent role in Chandu Champion, is strategically planning his next films.
27 Jul 2024
BollywoodWhy KJo has halted war films with Salman and Kartik
In an unexpected development, Bollywood director Karan Johar has reportedly suspended his forthcoming war films featuring actors Salman Khan and Kartik Aaryan.
25 Jul 2024
Rajkummar RaoRajkummar-Janhvi's 'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' locks Netflix premiere date
The romantic sports drama Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, is set to premiere on Netflix at midnight on Friday.
22 Jul 2024
Konkona Sen SharmaPratibha Ranta-Konkona Sen Sharma collaborate for new Netflix film: Report
Dharmatic Entertainment, the digital subsidiary of Dharma Productions, is joining forces with Netflix to create a new movie, reported Peeping Moon.
19 Jul 2024
Movie Review'Bad Newz' review: Smart meta-humor, but the film falls flat
When Karan Johar's Good Newwz came out, I massively enjoyed it for its cast ensemble, Akshay Kumar's return to comedy, and the points it drove home about pregnancy's overglorification and its effect on women.
18 Jul 2024
Guneet MongaHow Lakshya was impacted after 'Dostana 2,' 'Bedhadak' were shelved
Lakshya recently made his Bollywood debut with Kill, following a turbulent journey marked by the cancelation of his first two film projects.
18 Jul 2024
Ishaan KhatterJanhvi Kapoor-Ishaan Khatter reunite for Karan Johar-Neeraj Ghaywan's next: Report
Six years after their Bollywood debut in Shashank Khaitan's Dhadak, actors Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter are reportedly set to share the screen again.
14 Jul 2024
Hollywood'Kill': Two Telugu A-listers battle for dacoit drama remake rights!
The Bollywood film Kill, starring actors Lakshya and Raghav Juyal, has become a surprise hit, earning ₹11cr in its first week.
13 Jul 2024
Box Office'Kill' director confirms sequel following rave critical reviews
The director of the Bollywood film Kill, Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, has confirmed plans for a sequel following the movie's box office success since its release on July 5.
10 Jul 2024
Ammy VirkKJo points out Sunny did 'Tauba Tauba' step before Vicky
The upcoming film Bad Newz, starring Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk, has sparked online excitement with its first track Tauba Tauba.
06 Jul 2024
Karan JoharKaran Johar reveals why he is unapologetic about his wealth
Indian filmmaker Karan Johar has strongly defended his wealth, attributing it to the sacrifices made by his family during the early years of Dharma Productions.
24 Jun 2024
Ammy VirkTriptii-Vicky-Ammy drop hilarious clips hinting at 'Bad Newz' trailer 'soon'
Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk took to their Instagram accounts on Monday to share humorous videos, hinting at the upcoming trailer for their film Bad Newz.
23 Jun 2024
Apoorva Mehta'99 minutes of bloodshed': Karan Johar teases action thriller 'Kill'
In a significant shift from their usual romantic dramas and family-oriented films, Dharma Productions has ventured into the thriller genre with a 99-minute film titled Kill.
16 Jun 2024
Bengaluru'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' continues strong despite tough contenders
The Bollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has maintained a robust performance at the box office, amassing an estimated ₹34.15cr India nett by its 16th day of release, according to data compiled by Sacnilk.
14 Jun 2024
Box Office'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' rakes in ₹33.2cr in two weeks
The Bollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has demonstrated a robust performance at the box office, amassing an estimated ₹33.2cr India nett within its initial two weeks of release.
12 Jun 2024
Aparshakti Khurana'Kill' trailer: Lakshya, Raghav Juyal offer bloody drama on train
The trailer for the upcoming action-thriller Kill, produced by Karan Johar and marking the Bollywood debut of Lakshya, was released on Wednesday.
10 Jun 2024
AhmedabadBox office Day 10: 'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' continues strong
The Bollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has maintained a robust performance at the box office, amassing an estimated ₹30.05cr India nett in its first 10 days of release.
08 Jun 2024
Box OfficeBox office: Janvhi-Rajkummar's 'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' hits ₹25cr milestone
The sports-romance film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, directed by Sharan Sharma and featuring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, has surpassed the ₹25cr mark at the box office.
06 Jun 2024
Box Office'Mr. & Mrs. Mahi' holds steady at box office
The Bollywood film Mr. & Mrs. Mahi has maintained a steady performance at the box office, raking in an estimated ₹22.6cr India nett within its first six days of release.
06 Jun 2024
Jug Jugg JeeyoKaran Johar working on 'JugJugg Jeeyo' sequel, Raj Mehta onboard
Filmmaker Karan Johar is reportedly working on a sequel to his hit 2022 family comedy-drama, JugJugg Jeeyo.
