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PVR Cinemas to premiere ‘Ekans-Hero Ek Villain Anek’ on 19 August
Mumbai: Ekan, the hero of Pogo’s original animated series Ekans-Snakes Awake!, is set to make his big screen debut. The children’s animated film “Ekans-Hero Ek Villain Anek” will be released exclusively in theatres at PVR cinemas.
This new film will be shown in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu at 72 PVR locations across 40 cities in India beginning 19 August.
In addition to the movie screening, PVR has planned a variety of fun activities for kids, such as mascot visits and contests with Ekans merchandise as prizes.
At the flagship PVR theatres in Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru, an experiential zone will be created where young fans can meet Ekans.
Additionally, weekend activities such as face painting, drawing, origami, and interactive games are planned to keep the kids entertained.
Warner Bros. Discovery head of kids cluster – South Asia Uttam Pal Singh said, “Since the launch of our India original animation series ‘Ekans – Snakes Awake!’, it has consistently been a fan favourite. We are all set to take Ekans’ adventures and bravery from the small screen to the big screen with ‘Ekans-Hero Ek Villain Anek’. PVR Cinemas and the experience it provides make it an ideal partner to premiere the movie and reach an even wider audience. We are sure the movie will appeal to kids across the country, propelling Ekans to even greater popularity.”
PVR CEO Gautam Dutta said, “PVR is excited to host POGO’s much-awaited kids’ animated movie, ‘Ekans-Hero Ek Villain Anek.’ The movie is being released as part of the PVR Kids’ Day Out initiative, which offers the perfect opportunity for families with children to have a fun outing at our cinemas. It has always been our endeavour to offer exclusive content and differentiated experiences appealing to every customer demographic. We strive to create opportunities for our youngest audience to experience our unique offerings. We are certain that kids will enjoy watching Ekans on the big screen.”
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Dhurandhar returns to theatres worldwide on March 13 ahead of Dhurandhar The Revenge release
Jio Studios re-releases blockbuster across 500 screens globally before sequel
MUMBAI: The spy saga of Dhurandhar is gearing up for a big-screen encore before its next chapter arrives.
Ahead of the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge on March 19, Jio Studios and B62 Studios are bringing the original Dhurandhar back to cinemas worldwide in a rare international theatrical re-release.
The global blockbuster is returning across nearly 500 screens, including around 250 in India from March 12 and another 250 overseas beginning March 13.
For fans of the franchise, the move offers a chance to revisit the film that ignited the high-octane spy-action universe just days before the sequel lands in theatres. It also sets up a rare back-to-back big-screen experience, allowing audiences to relive the original before diving straight into the next chapter.
While re-releases of popular films are occasionally seen in India, international re-runs of Hindi films remain uncommon. The scale of the rollout reflects the growing global appetite for the franchise.
In North America alone, Dhurandhar will return to theatres across nearly 185 screens, highlighting the strong anticipation surrounding the upcoming sequel.
The excitement is set to build further with special Wednesday premiere shows of Dhurandhar The Revenge scheduled across the US and Canada on March 18, a day ahead of its global release. Many of these premieres will be hosted on premium large format screens, featuring wall-to-wall displays, immersive sound systems such as Dolby Atmos, enhanced projection and luxury seating.
These formats are typically reserved for major Hollywood event films, and early bookings suggest strong demand with several shows already sold out.
The recently released trailer of Dhurandhar The Revenge has also sparked buzz among exhibitors and trade circles, with expectations running high for the film’s international performance.
Dhurandhar The Revenge is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.
Jio Studios presents a B62 Studios production, an Aditya Dhar film.
The spy-action thriller will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
The film arrives in theatres globally on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, just ahead of Eid, setting the stage for a festive box office run.
