Hindi
Film on Kasab hangs him
MUMBAI: So popular has the story of the Mumbai terror attack become that numerous films are being made on the subject.
The first to release is Ashok Chakra – A Tribute To Real Heroes (earlier titled Total 10), a film that is ready with its verdict on the Pakistani gunman – that Kasab should be hanged. 
Ashok Chakra – A Tribute To Real Heroes is based on the 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai in which Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone survivor of the terror attack, is the protagonist. The story of the film, however, has some interesting twists. Kasab‘s character in the film is with a different name, Shahab, portrayed by Rajan Varma.
While the real convict Kasab would appeal the higher court after the pronouncement of death sentence against him, the film has given its verdict on Shahab as he is hanged in the end. Utters the protagonist, “Hang me without the hood so that my people (specially youngsters) see my plight and suffering.”
The film has invoked strong reactions within and outside the industry. But the film‘s director, Surinder Suri, is also ready with his justification. He claims that the film has nothing controversial.
Ashok Chakra – A Tribute To Real Heroes traces the journey of the terrorists, their entry into Mumbai and the happenings during the attack. The film has been shot on actual locations in Mumbai with a budget of Rs 30 million.
Hindi
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.
