Hindi
Ekta Kapoor puts Dream Sequence on hold; to make Ragini MMS in Telugu too
MUMBAI: Ekta Kapoor has put on hold Dream Sequence to be directed by Vishal Bhardwaj.
Initially, Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone were to play the lead. But first Khan and later Padukone distanced themselves from the project. Later it was heard that Abhay Deol would fill in for Khan who showed a renewed interest but later backed out.
While the producer was hunting for actors, Bhardwaj was offered to helm the adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s Two States. Since Kapoor’s film that was go on the floors got delayed, Bhardwaj allotted all his dates to Khan, thus putting Dream Sequence on hold.
Meanwhile, Kapoor’s romantic thriller, Ragini MMS, is being made in Telugu too. The bilingual, currently being shot simultaneously in both the languages, will be released at the same time.
Remarked Balaji Motion Pictures CEO Tanuj Garg, “The genre and theme of Ragini MMS lend themselves well to the palate of the Telugu-speaking audiences. Furthermore, creation of two negatives on a tight budget ensures enhanced monetisation of the project as a whole.”
Ragini MMS is expected to release in March this year.
Hindi
Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
