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Bal Hanuman 2 to release in 3D on 14 May
MUMBAI: India‘s first 3D digital animation film Bal Hanuman 2 is all set to release on 14 May. The film would be released in only select theatres that are equipped with special projectors, the likes of which were used while screening the James Cameron epic, Avatar.
The film, directed by Pankaj Sharma, can be best viewed using a specs like one did watching Chhota Chetan.
Bal Hanuman-2, that centres around Hanuman‘s childhood, explores adventurous childhood antics of Lord Hanuman.
Talking in detail about the filming of Bal Hanuman 2 to indiantelevision.com, Sharma says “In order to give depth to the film, every scene is filmed with two cameras, one from the right and the other from the left hand side. Later, both the footages are mixed and converted into digital prints or transferred to a Hard Disc. The whole process makes the budget double compared to a normal 2D film for example if one has a total footage of 1 lakh metres from a single camera, shooting with two cameras would result in a footage of 2 lakh metres. Naturally, tickets to see this film will be costly, but once you‘ve seen the result, you will not regret for the money you‘ve spent.”
Pankaj Sharma had earlier directed Bal Ganesh, Bal Ganesh-2, Panga Gang (all for Shemaroo) and Bal Hanuman.
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Dhurandhar 2 hit by YouTube leak amid record box office run
Cam-rip surfaces online but blockbuster streak continues at record pace
MUMBAI: It has been a dramatic week for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Even as the espionage thriller smashes box office records, a piracy scare briefly threatened to steal its thunder after a full-length version surfaced on YouTube.
The leak emerged on March 30 via a channel titled “A2z movie”, which uploaded what appeared to be a cam-recorded print of the film. Clocking in at nearly three hours and 49 minutes, the footage was reportedly blurry but complete enough to spark spoilers and fan outrage online.
Soon after, users on X began flagging the issue, explicitly naming the “A2z movie” channel in their posts while tagging the film’s makers and urging swift legal action. Fans of director Aditya Dhar and lead star Ranveer Singh were particularly vocal, helping the issue gain rapid traction.
Within hours, the video was taken down, likely through a mix of platform detection systems and intervention by producers Jio Studios and B62 Studios.
Despite the leak, the film’s theatrical run remains virtually unshaken. As of March 31, the sequel has raked in an estimated Rs 872.17 crore net in India, with worldwide collections soaring to Rs 1,392.23 crore. Its Hindi opening day alone brought in Rs 102.55 crore, setting a new benchmark.
In a notable milestone, the film has matched Pushpa 2 as the fastest Indian release to cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark globally, achieving the feat in just seven days.
Interestingly, the version leaked online is believed to be an earlier cut. Midway through its theatrical run, the makers issued revised prints after eagle-eyed viewers spotted a fleeting editing error involving a cameraman’s reflection. The corrected version now plays across cinemas, adding an unusual twist to the film’s release journey.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the high-stakes sequel stars Ranveer Singh alongside Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun. The film has drawn praise for its scale and action sequences, though some critics have pointed to its intense violence and layered political themes.
For now, piracy may have made noise, but it has not slowed the juggernaut. If anything, the episode underlines the film’s cultural grip, proving that even a leak cannot derail a box office storm already in full force.
