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Inception leads Hindi releases in first week
MUMBAI: The first week‘s collections of the new releases clearly shows a Hollywood flick, Inception, overtaking Bollywood.
While Warner Bros‘ Inception, released in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu simultaneously, collected Rs 96 million from 271 screens, Tere Bin Laden and Udaan have been doing good business compared to the big-budget film Lamhaa.
Tere Bin Laden netted a decent Rs 56.1 million from 344 screens. Udaan, on the other hand, did a net business of Rs 25 million from 150 screens. Comparatively, Lamhaa netted Rs 85 million from as many as 922 screens.
While Tere Bin Laden has been liked for its simplicity and somber presentation, Udaan has been lapped up by the high-thinking gentry. Lamhaa, on the other hand, failed to garner eyeballs because the film had nothing new to offer on Kashmir.
Meanwhile, the opening response of Priyadarshan‘s Khatta Meetha has been extremely mixed across the country. The film that opened to a below average did a net business of approximately Rs 65 million across India on the first day itself.
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Kayhan Entertainment shifts focus to original IP creation
New studio founded by VFX veterans aims to build globally scalable Indian stories.
MUMBAI: India’s VFX talent has long helped Hollywood create blockbusters now a new studio wants to write the stories as well as the special effects. Kayhan Entertainment Private Limited is entering its next phase of growth as a next-generation storytelling studio focused on creating original intellectual property for global audiences. Founded by Dalbir Singh and Arushi Govil, the studio blends strong storytelling with world-class VFX and CGI across films, television, advertising and digital platforms.
While India has established itself as a global hub for VFX and animation services, Kayhan is making a strategic shift from pure execution to IP ownership. The studio aims to move beyond project-based work and develop culturally rooted content designed to travel internationally, while remaining open to strategic collaborations.
Dalbir Singh, with over 15 years of experience in VFX and filmmaking, has contributed to major global productions including Avengers: Endgame, Zack Snyder’s Justice League and Venom. He leads creative direction at Kayhan. Arushi Govil brings deep production expertise from leading studios such as MPC, Framestore and DNEG, having worked on Tenet, Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Brahmastra.
A key milestone for the studio was the launch of its first IP, Chote Tara Ka Bada Gadar, on Kids Zee in 2025. Kayhan is now expanding its slate with FAB 5, an original animated series that combines action, humour and emotional storytelling while promoting teamwork, courage and kindness. The fast-paced episodic format is positioned for long-term franchise potential across platforms.
Dalbir Singh, Co-Founder, said the studio’s primary focus is building an IP-led creative enterprise, while remaining open to the right collaborations. Arushi Govil, Co-Founder, added: “As we scale, our focus is on building the right mix of talent and capability… At Kayhan, we are investing in people as much as we are in IP, bringing together global experience and emerging creators to build stories that can compete at an international level.”
Looking ahead, Kayhan plans to evolve into a broader IP-led ecosystem spanning media, consumer products, education, talent development and immersive experiences such as AR and VR. The studio also intends to establish an IP incubator and develop transmedia storytelling formats.
From blockbuster VFX credits to building its own story universe, Kayhan Entertainment is stepping into the spotlight with a clear ambition, to create Indian IP that doesn’t just shine on screen, it travels the world.
