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The coming of 4th Idiot
MUMBAI: If there was 3 Idiots, why not 4th Idiot? Yes, this is the name of an animated film produced and directed by Guinness world record holder for strong memory and maximum push-ups, Biswaroop Roy Chowdhury.
Made at a budget of Rs.20 million, the film will be screened in World Unity Convention Center in Lucknow.
The film starts where 3 Idiots ends – at the school of Phunsuk Wangdu. It gives an insight that if Phunsuk Wangdu was the school principal, then what will that school be like?
4th Idiot is the story of a boy, Pappu, who, by using the techniques taught by Ranchordas Chanchar in 3 Idiots, achieved his otherwise seemingly unachievable goals like topping in school, winning his dream girl and even going to the moon.
With two melodious songs and narration by Omi Vaidya (Chatur Ramalingam of 3 Idiots), the film is supposed to be not only entertaining but also a journey to our brain to understand its hidden potential.
Omi Vaidya has anchored the film.
The premiere will be held on 9 May and the movie will be showcased to 100000 students where Vaidya, Chowdhury and the complete team of The 4th Idiot would be present.
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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.
