Powerhouse Collaboration Alert: Sunny Deol, Jyotika, Farhan Akhtar and AR Murugadoss Unite

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 25: A major cinematic collaboration is taking shape as Sunny Deol and Jyotika come on board an exciting new project backed by Farhan Akhtar and helmed by celebrated filmmaker AR Murugadoss. The film currently tentatively named 'Antony'.

Pritish Bagdi

The project will be produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and A.R. Murugadoss. On Sunday, the film's team assembled for a puja and posed for photos. In one of the pictures, Sunny, Jyotika, Balaji Ganesh, and Ritesh Sidhwani are seen smiling together. Balaji is holding a clapperboard displaying the film's title, 'Antony'.

The announcement has instantly sparked buzz across the Indian film industry, positioning the film as one of the most anticipated upcoming ventures.

Sunny Deol, fresh off a strong resurgence at the box office, is set to bring his trademark intensity and mass appeal to the project. Known for his powerful screen presence and action-driven roles, Deol’s association with a director like AR Murugadoss signals a film mounted on a grand, pan-India scale.

Joining him is Jyotika, one of Indian cinema’s most respected performers, acclaimed for her emotionally nuanced and performance-oriented roles. Her inclusion adds depth and gravitas to the narrative, promising a strong balance between scale and substance.

The project marks a compelling collaboration between Farhan Akhtar, whose production house has consistently backed content-driven yet commercially viable cinema, and AR Murugadoss, the visionary director behind several blockbuster action dramas known for their social resonance and high-octane storytelling.

While details regarding the film’s title, genre, and release timeline remain tightly under wraps, industry sources suggest the film will blend action, emotion, and a strong contemporary theme, aiming to appeal to audiences across languages and regions.

With a powerhouse cast and a proven creative team, this upcoming film is already being touted as a major pan-Indian entertainer, and expectations are running high as fans eagerly await further announcements.

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'Drishyam 3' with Mohanlal Slated for April 2026 Release

For the first time in the history of the "Drishyam" franchise, the Hindi version will be released on October 2, 2026, featuring an entirely different story!

Pritish Bagdi

Taking to his X handle, Mohanlal announced the film's release date along with a short teaser video, "Years passed. The past didn't. #Drishyam3 | Worldwide Release | April 2, 2026," he wrote in the caption.

In September 2025, the filmmakers began shooting the movie and released photos from a puja ceremony. The inaugural event featured a traditional lamp-lighting and pooja. Director Jeethu Joseph and producer Antony Perumbavoor were present alongside Mohanlal. In the pictures, Mohanlal is seen holding the film's clapperboard.

The film is directed by Jeethu Joseph, with Mohanlal playing the lead role. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award-winning actor portrays Georgekutty in the 'Drishyam' series. The first part of the series debuted in 2013.

The 'Drishyam' series chronicles the challenges faced by George Kutty and his family when they become suspects after the son of the Inspector General of Police goes missing. 'Drishyam 3' is the highly anticipated sequel in the series, which has achieved significant success in the film industry, resulting in numerous remakes in both Bollywood and South Indian cinema.

With the release date now announced, the Mohanlal-led film is set to premiere before Ajay Devgn's Hindi version of 'Drishyam 3'.

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"Dhurandhar" Craze Echoes Through Swiss Alps with DJ's Title Track Performance

Full Credits, Lyrics Excerpt & Behind-the-Song Research of the title track of "Dhurandhar"

Swati Bhat

The viral video of a DJ playing the Dhurandhar title track across a snowy field in the Swiss Alps did more than spark a dance trend; it propelled a meticulously crafted cross-genre anthem onto the global scene. What seems like a single energetic Bollywood hit is actually the outcome of layered production decisions: a reimagined Punjabi classic, contemporary rap segments, various vocalists, and detailed rights management. Below, we identify the contributors to the music, provide a brief verified lyric excerpt, and highlight the research that explains how the title song was created.

Who is the singer and songwriter of Dhurandhar title track?

Lead / featured vocalists: Hanumankind (rap/voice), Jasmine Sandlas (hook/lead), Sudhir Yaduvanshi, Shashwat Sachdev (who also sings), with sampled vocals from Muhammad Sadiq and Ranjit Kaur on the recreated Punjabi lines.

Composers / music directors: Shashwat Sachdev and Charanjit Ahuja (the title track combines Sachdev’s modern production with Ahuja’s original Punjabi composition).

Lyricists: New rap and English verses are attributed to Hanumankind (and collaborators), while the Punjabi lines are credited to original lyricist Babu Singh Maan, as the track reimagines the 1995 Punjabi song “Na Dil De Pardesi Nu.”

Label / music rights: Saregama owns the music rights for the film’s soundtrack.

Behind the Scenes: Crafting the Title Song of Dhurandhar

Recreation + respect for the original: Producers intentionally incorporated the 1995 Punjabi classic “Na Dil De Pardesi Nu” as the melodic foundation. Rather than a mere sample-drop, the production credits reflect a collaborative recreation: Charanjit Ahuja’s original composition is interwoven with Shashwat Sachdev’s modern arrangements, creating a piece that serves as both a tribute and a contemporary anthem. This process involved licensing and crediting the original writers and performers.

Cross-genre layering: The team combined Punjabi folk vocals and refrains with English/Hinglish rap verses by Hanumankind, alongside complementary vocal textures from Jasmine Sandlas and others. The outcome is an anthemic, high-energy track crafted to resonate in stadiums, clubs, and even alpine DJ sets. Rolling Stone India and other profiles highlight this intentional “folk + rap + electronic” structure.

Production & mixing choices: Interviews and credits reveal that Shashwat Sachdev led the production and co-composed, while the film’s sound team re-recorded elements (including new vocal takes and integrated archival lines) and utilized contemporary beat programming to elevate the song from a regional hit to a pan-India/global pop phenomenon. Re-recording mixers and producers received credit in the soundtrack listings.

Rights, credits, and cultural sensitivity: Since the title track repurposes an earlier Punjabi song, the creative team formally credited and compensated the original creators (composer Charanjit Ahuja; lyricist Babu Singh Maan; singers Muhammad Sadiq & Ranjit Kaur) and included them in the official soundtrack credits, a crucial step in avoiding disputes and ensuring authenticity.

Strategic release & virality: The soundtrack rollout, with singles released ahead of the full album and tie-ins with social media trends, was designed to generate viral moments such as the Swiss Alps DJ clip, which organically resonated with the campaign. Music outlets report the album’s swift rise on streaming platforms, indicating the strategy’s success.

The scene set in the Alps exemplifies cultural cross-pollination: a modified Punjabi refrain, a part of regional heritage, is presented with modern production, allowing it to transcend language and geography. DJs and influencers serve as catalysts; a party at a Ski Resort, Switzerland transforms into a global clip, drawing more attention to the film's soundtrack and its credited artists.

Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster "Dhurandhar" has now crossed the ₹1,000 crore global box office mark, with a net domestic haul of around ₹669 crore, making it one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year.

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