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Congress banks on Chak De vote in Gujarat
MUMBAI: Films fascinate all and more so Indians. Our real life heroes are often the reel life ones. Films too, become our mantras. There have been scores of debates on the bad influences of Hindi films. Politicians have publicly ridiculed films. And then came Chak De.
If the script of the film found a place in the Margaret Herrick Library, it comes as no surprise that the same script is being used by Congressmen in Gujarat to script their party‘s success.
The Congress, out of power from the key western state for 17 long years, hopes to recreate the magic of the Shahrukh Khan starrer ‘Chak de‘ at the hustings.
The opposition party is relying on ‘Chak De Congress‘ stickers to spread its message and it has virtually become a mantra for the party in the ‘do or die‘ battle in which chief minister Narendra Modi has certainly become an issue.
In fact, AICC General Secretary Digvijay Singh, who recently visited the central Gujarat region, a saffron stronghold of which Godhra is also a part, said that the chief minister has become an issue because of his “arrogance”.
It remains to be seen if Chak De will swing votes in favour of the Congress. The film sure did set the cash registers ringing for Yash Raj Films in what has otherwise been a rather lacklustre 2007.
Hindi
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.
