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FX Labs develops PC, console game for Ghajini
MUMBAI: Ghajini producers Arvind Allu and Madhu Verma are not waiting for their forthcoming film, remake of Ghajini to be a success. Rather to make it a raging hit, they are planning aggressive marketing and promotional strategies. One of which is building a computer and console game. FX Labs will be designing the game.
The game is being built on TROQUE, the new gaming engine which is also being used for D 2.5 and Archies.
FX Labs co-founder Sashi Reddy confirms the news, “Yes, we are developing a game around the film. It will be launched a month before the film releases, that is this year end.”
A team of 20 people are working on this game, in the time frame of eight months. Reddy denied commenting on the budget of the game, however sources close to the film say it is around 25 to 30 million.
FX Labs is also developing a game on Dhoom 2 titled D 2.5 which will hit the stores in April. About this trend of structuring a game as a promotional step for an unreleased film, he says, “It will create a great marketing buzz around the film and certainly draw more viewers towards the film.”
This game can be adapted to Xbox and PlayStation 2 if it proves to be hit.
The game is about surviving a gruesome attack and unlocking a mystery. The game promises to feature challenging quests, stunning sound and visuals.
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Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
