Ritesh Sidhwani: News
19 Nov 2024
Farhan AkhtarRakeysh-Suriya's 'Karna' in trouble; needs ₹600cr to move forward
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's ambitious project Karna, starring Tamil superstar Suriya, is said to be encountering major financial roadblocks.
14 Nov 2024
Amazon Prime VideoWatch: Pratik Gandhi-Divyenndu battle flames as firefighters in 'Agni' teaser
The much-anticipated film Agni, starring Scam 1992 star Pratik Gandhi and Mirzapur actor Divyenndu in lead roles, is all set to hit Amazon Prime Video on December 6.
28 Oct 2024
Abhishek BanerjeeIt's happening! 'Mirzapur' is getting a film adaptation
Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment have announced a film adaptation of the popular Indian streaming series, Mirzapur.
24 Sep 2024
BollywoodSiddhant Chaturvedi's 'Yudhra' fails first Monday test; earns only ₹75L
The action thriller Yudhra, directed by Ravi Udyawar and featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi, Malavika Mohanan, and Raghav Juyal in lead roles, has experienced a major drop in box office collections.
22 Sep 2024
Box Office Collection'Yudhra' sees big drop; earns ₹1.50 crore on day 2
Siddhant Chaturvedi's action film Yudhra witnessed a drop in its box office collection on the second day of release.
11 Sep 2024
Farhan Akhtar'Yudhra' trailer 2: Expect a blood-soaked showdown between Siddhant-Raghav Juyal!
The second trailer for the highly-anticipated film Yudhra was released on Wednesday, showcasing an intense face-off between Siddhant Chaturvedi and rising star Raghav Juyal.
05 Sep 2024
Farhan Akhtar'Superboys of Malegaon' selected for BFI London Film Festival
The upcoming film Superboys of Malegaon, starring Adarsh Gaurav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora, is set to be screened at the 68th BFI London Film Festival.
04 Sep 2024
Farhan AkhtarFarhan plays Major Shaitan Singh in '120 Bahadur'—Who was he
Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar is all set to portray the role of Major Shaitan Singh in his upcoming film, 120 Bahadur.
29 Aug 2024
BollywoodSiddhant Chaturvedi is angry young man in 'Yudhra' trailer
The trailer of the much-anticipated action thriller Yudhra, starring Siddhant Chaturvedi, Malavika Mohanan, and Raghav Juyal, was released on Thursday.
22 Aug 2024
Farhan AkhtarFarhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani ink multi-film deal with Amit Chandrra
Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment has joined hands with Amit Chandrra's Trigger Happy Studios for a multi-film collaboration.
10 Jul 2024
Adarsh GouravReema Kagti's 'Superboys of Malegaon' to premiere at Toronto Festival
Reema Kagti's latest film, Superboys of Malegaon, is set to make its world premiere at the 49th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).
05 Jul 2024
Amazon Prime Video'Mirzapur' Season 3: Ending and explosive post-credit scene explained
The highly anticipated third season of the Amazon Prime Video show Mirzapur, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, has concluded with a violent narrative.
26 Jun 2024
Shabana AzmiSS Rajamouli, Shabana Azmi, Ritesh Sidhwani invited to join Academy
The Academy, the esteemed organization responsible for the Oscar Awards, has unveiled its 2024 class of new members.
25 Jun 2024
Farhan AkhtarSuriya's 'Karna' halted due to rising budget, market instability: Report
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's much-anticipated mythological drama, Karna, has reportedly been temporarily halted due to the current box-office downturn and market instability.
21 Jun 2024
Farhan AkhtarOn 'Lakshya's 20th anniversary, Farhan Akhtar announces new Army film
Celebrated filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has announced that his company Excel Entertainment is currently working on a new film centered on the Indian Army.
11 Jun 2024
Ali Fazal'Mirzapur 3' release date is here, but fans want Munna!
After weeks of teasing from the cast, the highly-anticipated third season of the Indian crime thriller, Mirzapur, finally got its premiere date on Tuesday.
05 Apr 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Madgaon Express' to retire from theaters soon
Bollywood travel comedy is a subgenre that has been loved by viewers over the years. It has also set a standard of travel goals for the youth. Paying a tribute to Dil Chahta Chai, Excel Entertainment bankrolled Madgaon Express.
27 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Madgaon Express' needs boost to run faster
Travel comedy drama has become a lucrative sub-genre in Bollywood with Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment setting the gold standard for travel through their films. Their most recent offering, Madgaon Express, a quirky ode to Dil Chahta Hai, is running in theaters now.
26 Mar 2024
Farhan Akhtar'Madgaon Express' announces 'IPL' offer; get tickets at Rs. 150
Amid actioners and thrillers, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment has provided a much-needed breather with Madgaon Express.
26 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Madgaon Express' passes first Monday test
Kunal Kemmu is a well-known name in Bollywood and the actor found very little success in his career. From romantic dramas to starring in ensembles, the Kalyug actor did it all.
25 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Madgaon Express' experiences joyride on opening weekend
Buddy drama is one of the most watched genres in India and Bollywood has set the gold standard of friendship with landmark films. Recently, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani bankrolled a quirky buddy comedy titled Madgaon Express and the movie experienced a decent opening weekend at the box office.
19 Mar 2024
Mirzapur'Mirzapur' Season 3 poster is out!
Are you all ready for the ultimate Bhaukaal?
05 Mar 2024
Bollywood'Madgaon Express' trailer: Pratik, Divyenndu, Avinash promise comedy explosion
Passengers! Madgaon Express is arriving soon.
20 Feb 2024
Bollywood'Don 3': Kiara Advani to star alongside Ranveer Singh
Don 3 is one of the most anticipated Bollywood sequels ever!
07 Feb 2024
BollywoodFarhan Akhtar-Harman Baweja to bankroll action-adventure film; share statement
Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment is joining forces with Harman Baweja's Baweja Studios for an action-packed adventure film.
29 Aug 2023
Bollywood'Rock On!!': How Bollywood film changed landscape for rock bands
From head banging to Pichle Saat Dinon Mein to resorting to Tum Ho Toh during "sadboi hours," Rock On!! manages to be a part of our daily lives to date.
10 Aug 2023
OTT releasesKay Kay Menon's 'Bambai Meri Jaan' to release in September
Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment is on a roll!
09 Aug 2023
BollywoodRanveer Singh is suave-yet-wicked in Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 3'
"Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin namumkin hai (It's not only tough but impossible to catch Don)."
08 Aug 2023
BollywoodFarhan Akhtar shares 'Don 3' motion poster; teases 'new era'
The wait is finally over!
04 Aug 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Babil Khan-Juhi Chawla's 'Friday Night Plan' release date out
The young adult genre is not much explored in India and finally, with the advent of OTT, Indians are getting new stories based on the youth. The OTT giant Netflix announced its upcoming film titled Friday Night Plan headlined by Babil Khan and Amrith Jayan.
06 Jul 2023
OTT releases'Made In Heaven' S02 is here! Makers unveil new poster
It has been a perfect Thursday for cinephiles, it seems!
14 May 2023
Don'Don 3': Shah Rukh Khan-led action thriller is finally happening!
It's finally happening!
08 May 2023
BollywoodVishal Ramchandani named CEO of Farhan Akhtar-Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment
Excel Entertainment is one of the biggest production companies in Bollywood and is known for creating path-breaking content on both celluloid and OTT.
03 May 2023
OTT releasesSonakshi Sinha's 'Dahaad' trailer is out; details inside
Sonakshi Sinha-headlined series Dahaad is in the buzz for quite some time. It is set to premiere at Berlin Film Festival and it is being created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. The makers have released the trailer and it looks daunting and promising.
26 Apr 2023
OTT releasesZoya Akhtar's 'Dahaad' trailer release date out
Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti are one of the best minds in the Indian movie business. Their production house Tiger Baby, along with Excel Entertainment has produced some stellar content over the years, especially on OTT.
20 Apr 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Zoya Akhtar's 'Dahaad' starring Sonakshi Sinha first-look out
Sonakshi Sinha is one of those actors who created a huge buzz during her debut and was a promising actor, especially after Lootera. Eventually, she got lost in full-blown masala commercial films. Now the actor is rebooting and selecting better scripts.
23 Mar 2023
Bollywood FilmsAlia-Priyanka-Katrina's 'Jee Le Zaraa' is happening! Farhan Akhtar shares update
Finally, It is happening!
15 Feb 2023
Nora FatehiNora Fatehi to headline Kunal Kemmu's directorial debut 'Madgaon Express'
Bollywood actor Kunal Kemmu, who is famously known for his stint in movies like Golmaal and Go Goa Gone, will be donning the director's hat for the first time.
06 Jan 2022
BollywoodKunal Kemmu to direct a Farhan Akhtar-backed comedy film
Kunal Kemmu, who played Michael Rodrigues in the 2020 release Malang, has decided to don a new hat.
30 Jan 2021
Uttar Pradesh'Mirzapur': Allahabad High Court stays arrest of show's makers
The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of web series Mirzapur's producers, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, in connection with a First Information Report (FIR) filed against them.
24 Oct 2018
Amazon#MirzapurTrailer: A saga of power, guns, drugs and violence
The trailer of Amazon Prime's new original series, 'Mirzapur' just dropped and we cannot contain our excitement.
25 Nov 2017
BollywoodPadmavati's postponement, a blessing in disguise for other films?
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus 'Padmavati' is mired in controversies ever since it came to the fore. The matter has become so serious that Deepika Padukone has been provided police security.
