Randeep Hooda: News
The man who has taken Bollywood characters to another level and the recipient of two Stardust Awards, Randeep Hooda, is an Indian actor and equestrian. Born and brought up in Haryana, Hooda completed a degree in management from Australia and returned to India in 2000. He started modeling and working with a theater in Delhi. While Hooda was preparing for one of his plays, Mira Nair asked him to audition for a role in her upcoming movie. In the following year, he made a debut in the industry with the movie 'Monsoon Wedding'. Hooda couldn't get a project for the next four years. So, he attended a workshop at the National School of Drama (NSD). In 2005, he was seen in the movie 'D'. After series of flop films, he got a breakthrough in 2010 with 'Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai'. 'Highway', 'Sarabjit', and 'Sultan' are among the biggest box office hits of Hooda. In 2020, he made his Hollywood debut with the film 'Extraction' with Chris Hemsworth.
21 Apr 2025
Aamir KhanDYK? Randeep Hooda shed 18kg in 28 days with fasting
Randeep Hooda, famous for his transformative roles in films like Sarbjit and Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, recently revealed he lost 18kg in just 28 days.
19 Apr 2025
Sunny Deol'No filmmaker wants to hurt'—'Jaat' director on controversial church scene
Director Gopichand Malineni has broken his silence about the controversy surrounding his debut Bollywood project, Jaat, starring Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda.
18 Apr 2025
Sunny DeolCase filed against 'Jaat' team for hurting Christian sentiments
A case has been filed at Jalandhar's Sadar Police Station against several Bollywood celebrities over their film Jaat.
18 Apr 2025
Box OfficeSunny Deol wasn't happy about repeating 'Dhai Kilo' in 'Jaat'
Bollywood superstar Sunny Deol recently recreated his iconic "Dhai Kilo Ka Haath" dialogue from the 1993 film Damini in his new movie Jaat.
17 Apr 2025
Box OfficeSunny Deol announces 'Jaat 2' despite lukewarm box office performance
In a surprising move, the makers of Jaat have announced its sequel, Jaat 2, a week after the release of the first part.
15 Apr 2025
Aamir KhanRandeep Hooda regrets turning down 'Rang De Basanti'
In a recent interview with journalist Shubhankar Mishra, Randeep Hooda revealed that he was once offered a role in the highly acclaimed movie Rang De Basanti (2006).
14 Apr 2025
BollywoodBollywood felt 'threatened': Randeep Hooda on his major 'Extraction' role
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda, who starred in the 2020 Hollywood film Extraction, has now expressed his disappointment over the Hindi film industry's lack of recognition.
14 Apr 2025
Alia Bhatt'Felt bad': Randeep Hooda on Ranbir taking over 'Highway' promotions
Randeep Hooda, who played the lead in 2014's Highway, expressed shock over actor Ranbir Kapoor's participation in the movie's promotions.
13 Apr 2025
Bollywood FilmsIs Randeep Hooda's next directorial an actioner? Actor reveals
Known for his diverse roles in projects like Highway, Sarbjit and Extraction, Randeep Hooda made his directorial debut with Swatantrya Veer Savarkar (2024), which received mixed reviews.
13 Apr 2025
BollywoodRandeep Hooda teases more massy films after 'Jaat'
Randeep Hooda is earning praise for his role in the action drama Jaat, headlined by Sunny Deol and directed by Gopichandh Malineni.
13 Apr 2025
Box OfficeSunny Deol's 'Jaat' crosses ₹25cr mark in 3 days
Sunny Deol's latest actioner, Jaat, has achieved an incredible feat at the box office, crossing the ₹25 crore mark just three days after its release.
11 Apr 2025
NetflixWhen, where to watch 'Jaat' after theatrical run
Sunny Deol's much-awaited action thriller Jaat, directed by Gopichandh Malineni, hit theaters on Thursday. The film, which also stars Randeep Hooda, is facing stiff competition from Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly at the box office.
10 Apr 2025
Sunny Deol'Jaat' review: Sunny Deol's film is tedious and outdated
Gopichandh Malineni's Jaat, starring Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda, is like every mass masala film ever.
10 Apr 2025
Box OfficeDid Sunny Deol just land his biggest payday with 'Jaat'?
After delivering a massive hit with Gadar 2 in 2023, Sunny Deol's market value has soared. The actor, known for charging modest fees for years, is finally reaping the rewards of his renewed stardom.
10 Apr 2025
Box OfficeSunny Deol's 'Jaat' eyes solid opening; over 1L tickets sold
The much-awaited Sunny Deol starrer Jaat took off to a roaring start on its opening day after releasing on Thursday.
10 Apr 2025
BollywoodSunny Deol supports Fawad Khan's return in 'Abir Gulaal'
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol has openly backed Fawad Khan's return to the Indian film industry with the upcoming movie Abir Gulaal, opposite Vaani Kapoor.
09 Apr 2025
Diljit DosanjhSunny Deol confirms 'Border 2' is set during 1971
During a recent Pinkvilla Masterclass, Sunny Deol revealed that his much-anticipated film, Border 2, is set in 1971.
01 Apr 2025
DabanggSalman Khan in talks for film with director Harish Shankar?
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has apparently been in talks with Tollywood director Harish Shankar for a new project.
01 Apr 2025
Akshay Kumar'Jaat,' 'Kesari 2': Watch these films in theaters in April
April will be an exciting month for Indian cinema as numerous highly anticipated films are set to hit the theaters.
29 Mar 2025
Bollywood'Bhedh chaal...': Randeep Hooda says Bollywood doesn't make 'character-driven films'
Actor Randeep Hooda has candidly slammed Bollywood's obsession with trends and formulas, a behavior he refers to as "bhedh chaal" or herd mentality.
24 Mar 2025
Sunny DeolSunny Deol's 'Jaat' trailer is here—over-the-top or epic?
The much-anticipated trailer of the upcoming film Jaat was released on Monday, March 24, 2025.
13 Mar 2025
Bollywood FilmsWeight-lifting, fitness drills: Inside Randeep Hooda's intense preparation for 'Jaat'
Actor Randeep Hooda has undergone a remarkable physical transformation for his upcoming film, Jaat.
12 Mar 2025
Nidhhi AgerwalNidhhi Agerwal joins Sunny Deol's 'Jaat' for special dance number
Nidhhi Agerwal, who is working on upcoming pan-Indian films Hari Hara Veera Mallu and The Raja Saab, will be seen in a special song in Jaat, according to 123Telugu.
10 Mar 2025
Saiyami KherRandeep Hooda's first look as 'Jaat' villain revealed
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda is gearing up to play the antagonist in the upcoming film Jaat starring superstar Sunny Deol.
26 Feb 2025
Box OfficeAfter 'Deva's failure, Shahid Kapoor eyes success with 'Arjun Ustara'
Despite his acting versatility, Shahid Kapoor has not had a proper box office hit streak.
10 Feb 2025
Bollywood'Jaat': 8 female actors enter action territory with Sunny Deol
In a break from his usual solo action films, Bollywood actor Sunny Deol will be accompanied by eight female actors in his next film Jaat.
30 Jan 2025
Wildlife Protection ActRandeep Hooda criticizes Kerala government's move to control tiger population
The Kerala State Assembly's recent suggestion to amend the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 has sparked a controversy.
24 Jan 2025
Sunny Deol'Jaat': Sunny Deol's action-thriller to hit theaters on April 10
Bollywood legend Sunny Deol is all set to return to the silver screen with his much-awaited action thriller, Jaat.
24 Jan 2025
John CenaRandeep Hooda to star alongside John Cena in Apple's 'Matchbox'
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has reportedly signed on to star in a Hollywood project—Apple Original Films's upcoming action thriller, Matchbox, reported Variety.
23 Jan 2025
Academy AwardsOscars 2025: No nominations in International Film category for India
The 97th Academy Awards nominations were announced on Thursday at the Dolby Theatre.
19 Jan 2025
HyderabadSunny's 'Jaat': Four expert stunt directors design thrilling action scenes
The upcoming film Jaat, starring Sunny Deol, promises to be an action-packed spectacle under the direction of Telugu filmmaker Gopichand Malineni.
06 Dec 2024
Sunny Deol'Jaat' teaser: Forget swords—Sunny Deol's new weapon is a fan
The teaser for the much-anticipated film Jaat, starring Sunny Deol, has officially been dropped.
28 Nov 2024
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)Why Randeep Hooda plans to 'stay away' from biopics
Randeep Hooda, who recently made his directorial debut with Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, wants to move on from biopics and focus on more mainstream cinema.
19 Oct 2024
Saiyami KherSunny Deol swaps handpump for fan in first 'Jaat' poster
Bollywood actor Sunny Deol celebrated his 67th birthday on Saturday by sharing the first poster of his upcoming film, Jaat.
25 Sep 2024
Academy AwardsNo, 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' isn't India's official pick for Oscars
The Film Federation of India (FFI) has refuted claims made by the makers of the biopic Swatantrya Veer Savarkar about its official submission for the Oscars.
24 Sep 2024
ZEE5Randeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' submitted for Oscars 2025
The historical biopic Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, starring Randeep Hooda, has been officially selected as one of India's entries for the 97th Academy Awards.
24 Aug 2024
Saiyami Kher'SDGM': Vineet Kumar Singh joins Sunny Deol's action film
Vineet Kumar Singh, renowned for his performances in Mukkabaaz and Gold, has been confirmed as the latest addition to the cast of Sunny Deol's forthcoming action film.
20 Aug 2024
Sunny Deol'SDGM' update: Randeep Hooda joins Sunny Deol's next
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda has joined the cast of Sunny Deol's upcoming action film, tentatively titled SDGM. The announcement coincided with Hooda's 48th birthday on Tuesday.
20 May 2024
Ankita LokhandeRandeep Hooda's 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' locks OTT premiere on ZEE5
The patriotic thriller-drama, Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, starring Randeep Hooda and Ankita Lokhande, is set for its digital premiere.
14 Apr 2024
Afzal GuruSarabjit Singh's killer Amir Sarfaraz shot dead in Lahore
Amir Sarfaraz, who was convicted in the murder of Indian national Sarabjit Singh, was shot dead by 'unknown' individuals in Lahore on Sunday, according to India Today.
29 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' shows miniscule growth
With the Lok Sabha 2024 elections being at the doorstep, films pandering to right-wing nationalist groups are on the rise in Bollywood. The recently released Vinayak Damodar Savarkar biopic titled Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is the newest addition.
28 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' dips further on weekdays
Randeep Hooda is a brilliant actor and over the years he has donned characters of varied shades. The actor made his directorial debut with Swatantrya Veer Savarkar, a biopic on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.
27 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' struggles to stay afoot
Biopics are a staple in Bollywood. From gangsters to politicians to sportspeople, over the years, it has become a very common sub-genre in Indian cinema. The Vinayak Damodar Savarkar biopic was in the buzz for long and is running in theaters now.
26 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' maintains momentum on weekdays
Swatantrya Veer Savarkar is the biopic of the controversial leader Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and the film has been in the buzz for a long time. The movie is helmed by the adept Randeep Hooda and is raking in quite well at the box office.
