Indian studio Excel Entertainment’s founders Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar have revealed a robust upcoming production slate.
Up next is “Fukrey 3,” the next instalment of the hit comedy-crime franchise directed by Mrighdeep Lamba, which is due a theatrical release Sept. 28. Action-drama “Agni,” directed by Rahul Dholakia, is in the works and due a 2024 release. “Ground Zero,” directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, is currently in post-production and is based on a true-life story. Comedy-drama “Madgaon Express,” the directing debut of actor Kunal Kemmu, is also in post and Ravi Udyawar’s action-thriller “Yudhra” is in the works. “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan,” an urban friendship saga directed by Arjun Varain Singh, starring Ananya Panday, Adarsh Gourav and Siddhant Chaturvedi, is complete.
On the streaming front, “Dabba Cartel,” a story of five housewives who run a high-stakes secret cartel, which is Excel’s first show for Netflix, has just started filming.
Up next is “Fukrey 3,” the next instalment of the hit comedy-crime franchise directed by Mrighdeep Lamba, which is due a theatrical release Sept. 28. Action-drama “Agni,” directed by Rahul Dholakia, is in the works and due a 2024 release. “Ground Zero,” directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, is currently in post-production and is based on a true-life story. Comedy-drama “Madgaon Express,” the directing debut of actor Kunal Kemmu, is also in post and Ravi Udyawar’s action-thriller “Yudhra” is in the works. “Kho Gaye Hum Kahan,” an urban friendship saga directed by Arjun Varain Singh, starring Ananya Panday, Adarsh Gourav and Siddhant Chaturvedi, is complete.
On the streaming front, “Dabba Cartel,” a story of five housewives who run a high-stakes secret cartel, which is Excel’s first show for Netflix, has just started filming.
- 9/22/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal is looking forward to his project ‘Yudhra’, directed by Ravi Udyawar, with whom he says working was like a master class in suspense and action.
‘Yudhra’ stars Malavika Mohanan and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
Ravi’s last project was ‘Mom’, which went ahead to win various awards, and Raghav is quite excited to work with Ravi.
Raghav said: “Ravi Udyawar is a master at creating a universe filled with suspense and action. His last movie, ‘Mom’ was beautifully shot.”
“I am grateful that he chose me to be part of his next movie, Yudhra. It’s an action-packed project and I’ve worked hard to embody the character. It’s a departure from my usual comedic roles,” he added.
For ‘Yudhra’, Raghav has taken intense boxing training to master high-octane stunts. He adopted the training routine of a professional boxer.
He also incorporated a strict strength training regime to complement his boxing skills.
‘Yudhra’ stars Malavika Mohanan and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
Ravi’s last project was ‘Mom’, which went ahead to win various awards, and Raghav is quite excited to work with Ravi.
Raghav said: “Ravi Udyawar is a master at creating a universe filled with suspense and action. His last movie, ‘Mom’ was beautifully shot.”
“I am grateful that he chose me to be part of his next movie, Yudhra. It’s an action-packed project and I’ve worked hard to embody the character. It’s a departure from my usual comedic roles,” he added.
For ‘Yudhra’, Raghav has taken intense boxing training to master high-octane stunts. He adopted the training routine of a professional boxer.
He also incorporated a strict strength training regime to complement his boxing skills.
- 7/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Raghav Juyal will be working with Oscar winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor on not just one but two projects ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ and second one is an untitled film.
His first film with Sikhya Entertainment is ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ and the second one is an untitled film. In both the projects, he will be seen playing lead roles. Raghav says working with Guneet is not just enriching but also fun.
Raghav says, “Guneet ma’am is an absolute darling. She is one of those few people in the industry who helped me out personally while I was struggling to balance two projects and not reach a place where I would burn out.”
“For example, she was one of the big factors I could juggle between ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ and ‘Kisi ka Bhai Kisi ki Jaan’, since there was an overlap of schedule. In between, I was also down with dengue and she...
His first film with Sikhya Entertainment is ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ and the second one is an untitled film. In both the projects, he will be seen playing lead roles. Raghav says working with Guneet is not just enriching but also fun.
Raghav says, “Guneet ma’am is an absolute darling. She is one of those few people in the industry who helped me out personally while I was struggling to balance two projects and not reach a place where I would burn out.”
“For example, she was one of the big factors I could juggle between ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’ and ‘Kisi ka Bhai Kisi ki Jaan’, since there was an overlap of schedule. In between, I was also down with dengue and she...
- 6/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal has an extremely tight schedule as he has been shooting back to back films proving himself to be a dedicated artiste in the business of entertainment.
The first one is the Salman Khan starrer ‘Kisi ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan’. Next he has ‘Yudhra’ with Excel Entertainment. Apart from that, he is part of two projects by Oscar award-winning Sikhya Entertainment.
Speaking about this, Raghav said: “I made a decision that I wanted to seriously pursue my craft of acting. I didn’t go away from any industry but took a conscious call to focus and hone a craft. Acting is something I always wanted to do.”
He added: “So after my last TV appearance, I took a pause and while it may have seemed that I kind of was out of the public domain barring those who follow me on social media. I actually was lucky...
The first one is the Salman Khan starrer ‘Kisi ka Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan’. Next he has ‘Yudhra’ with Excel Entertainment. Apart from that, he is part of two projects by Oscar award-winning Sikhya Entertainment.
Speaking about this, Raghav said: “I made a decision that I wanted to seriously pursue my craft of acting. I didn’t go away from any industry but took a conscious call to focus and hone a craft. Acting is something I always wanted to do.”
He added: “So after my last TV appearance, I took a pause and while it may have seemed that I kind of was out of the public domain barring those who follow me on social media. I actually was lucky...
- 6/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 29 (Ians) Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal will next be seen in the action thriller ‘Yudhra’ with Siddhant Chaturvedi and for his role he took intense training to perform stunts.
Sources close to the actor says he took intense boxing training to perform high octane stunts in this Excel Entertainment production, which is an out and out action film, making it first in this genre for the actor.
Speaking about this, Raghav said, “I have taken up boxing in the past. But took a pause after that. However, when the film came to me, I resumed my training. It came in handy for the film. Yudhra is a marvelous action film and this skill set added to the prep of my character.”
His latest movie that got released was Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde-starrer ‘Kisi ka Bhai Kisi ka Jaan’, which also stars southern star Venkatesh, Jassie Gill, Siddharth Nigam,...
Sources close to the actor says he took intense boxing training to perform high octane stunts in this Excel Entertainment production, which is an out and out action film, making it first in this genre for the actor.
Speaking about this, Raghav said, “I have taken up boxing in the past. But took a pause after that. However, when the film came to me, I resumed my training. It came in handy for the film. Yudhra is a marvelous action film and this skill set added to the prep of my character.”
His latest movie that got released was Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde-starrer ‘Kisi ka Bhai Kisi ka Jaan’, which also stars southern star Venkatesh, Jassie Gill, Siddharth Nigam,...
- 5/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 5 (Ians) Dancer-actor Raghav Juyal supposedly got paid Rs 1.2 crore for his part in the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kisi ki bhai kisi ki Jaan’, which marked his foray into Bollywood.
An insider says, “Raghav was paid a sum of Rs 1.2 crore for his role in ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. This came owing to his popularity amongst the youth and his incredible relatability with the digital audiences.”
“He is one of the most popular names on social media. He had quite a journey from being a reality show contestant to a reality show host and now an actor”.
A dancer-choreographer and now turned actor, Raghav’s call to fame was his slow motion dance moves. He has been nicknamed as the King of Slow Motion. In the movie, Raghav plays the role of one of the younger brothers of Salman’s character in the movie.
Apart from the recent release,...
An insider says, “Raghav was paid a sum of Rs 1.2 crore for his role in ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. This came owing to his popularity amongst the youth and his incredible relatability with the digital audiences.”
“He is one of the most popular names on social media. He had quite a journey from being a reality show contestant to a reality show host and now an actor”.
A dancer-choreographer and now turned actor, Raghav’s call to fame was his slow motion dance moves. He has been nicknamed as the King of Slow Motion. In the movie, Raghav plays the role of one of the younger brothers of Salman’s character in the movie.
Apart from the recent release,...
- 5/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
‘Secret Superstar’ actor Raj Arjun, who has worked across Hindi, Telugu and Tamil industries, is set to make his debut in Malayalam industry through his upcoming film ‘Khajuraho Dreams’. Helmed by Manoj Vasudev and produced by Abdurahiman S.P., the film is going to hit the theatres in May this year.
The actor will be essaying the role of a responsible village head, who fights for the rights of people. Spilling beans about his role, Raj told Ians: “He is a family oriented man who loves his family a lot. Later on, what all he does for his sister in the movie is something you need to watch out for. It’s a brother-sister relationship shown in the film through my character and at the same time how much he loves his village and its people. He is an idealistic and lovable character who always protects his family and villagers.”
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The actor will be essaying the role of a responsible village head, who fights for the rights of people. Spilling beans about his role, Raj told Ians: “He is a family oriented man who loves his family a lot. Later on, what all he does for his sister in the movie is something you need to watch out for. It’s a brother-sister relationship shown in the film through my character and at the same time how much he loves his village and its people. He is an idealistic and lovable character who always protects his family and villagers.”
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- 4/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi has penned a heart-felt note as he has wrapped up shooting for his next ‘Kho Gaye Hum Kahan’, which he calls “fun, curious and a millennial mess.”
Taking to his social media, Siddhant shared a beautiful picture where he can be seen hugging his co-stars Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav with a smile on his face.
Alongside the post he wrote: “And It’s a wrap! #KhoGayeHumKahan. We were young, crazy, and restless. Fun, curious & a millennial mess. It’s a story about you & me, and we were justa bunch of cool kids makin’ a film.”
He added: “Thank you @zoieakhtar @reemakagti1 for the best filming experiences ever. @tigerbabyofficial @excelmoviesHail!A @arjunvarain.singh Our Captn!My brother! Thank you for showing this mad faith in us.You’ve been strong & vulnerable in a timed beauty of it’s own.
“My creative pillars @yashsahai and @sapanv It...
Taking to his social media, Siddhant shared a beautiful picture where he can be seen hugging his co-stars Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav with a smile on his face.
Alongside the post he wrote: “And It’s a wrap! #KhoGayeHumKahan. We were young, crazy, and restless. Fun, curious & a millennial mess. It’s a story about you & me, and we were justa bunch of cool kids makin’ a film.”
He added: “Thank you @zoieakhtar @reemakagti1 for the best filming experiences ever. @tigerbabyofficial @excelmoviesHail!A @arjunvarain.singh Our Captn!My brother! Thank you for showing this mad faith in us.You’ve been strong & vulnerable in a timed beauty of it’s own.
“My creative pillars @yashsahai and @sapanv It...
- 8/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
As superstar Akshay Kumar’s upcoming film ‘Bachchhan Paandey’ is all set to hit the screens, actor Siddhant Chaturvedi shared his version of ‘Saare Bolo Bewafa’ from the film on the sets of ‘Yudhra’. Siddhant shared a dance video on Instagram, where he was seen shaking-a-leg on Akshay’s ‘Saare Bolo Bewafa’ from ‘Bachchhan Paandey’, which also […]...
- 3/11/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi is working on multiple films, the action flick ‘Yudhra’ and Shakun Batra’s next. The actor is currently working on a jam-packed schedule with no breathers. A source close to the actor reveals, “Siddhant is currently working on 2 films simultaneously. He is dubbing for Shakun’s film, whilst shooting for Yudhra. Siddhant has […]...
- 12/7/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Farhan Akhtar Returns to Direction With ‘Jee Le Zaraa,’ as Excel Turns 20, Reveals Slate (Exclusive)
Indian filmmaker, singer and actor Farhan Akhtar is returning to direction after a decade with feature film “Jee Le Zaraa,” starring Bollywood A-listers Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.
The film is due to start shooting in Sept. 2022. “It’s a road film, a slice-of-life film, with three women on the road,” Akhtar tells Variety. The film is written by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti and co-produced by Tiger Baby Productions.
Akhtar and his business partner Ritesh Sidhwani run Excel Entertainment, one of India’s most successful production houses, which turns 20 on Tuesday.
Excel is currently celebrating the success of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s boxing drama “Toofaan,” starring Akhtar, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and has a robust slate lined up. Besides “Jee Le Zaraa,” the feature film slate includes action crime thriller “Yudhra,” directed by Ravi Udyawar (“Mom”), starring Siddhant Chaturvedi (“Gully Boy”) and Malavika Mohanan...
The film is due to start shooting in Sept. 2022. “It’s a road film, a slice-of-life film, with three women on the road,” Akhtar tells Variety. The film is written by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti and co-produced by Tiger Baby Productions.
Akhtar and his business partner Ritesh Sidhwani run Excel Entertainment, one of India’s most successful production houses, which turns 20 on Tuesday.
Excel is currently celebrating the success of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s boxing drama “Toofaan,” starring Akhtar, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and has a robust slate lined up. Besides “Jee Le Zaraa,” the feature film slate includes action crime thriller “Yudhra,” directed by Ravi Udyawar (“Mom”), starring Siddhant Chaturvedi (“Gully Boy”) and Malavika Mohanan...
- 8/10/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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