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Reliance Big Pictures files FIR against Galaxy Cinema
MUMBAI: The Indian film industry has aggressively stepped up its fight against film piracy both at home and overseas.
Reliance Big Pictures has filed a FIR in Gaziabad against Galaxy Cinema for allegedly aiding piracy on DVD of 3 Idiots. The theatre is based in Kaushambi, on the outskirts of Delhi.
DVDs of 3 Idiots were traced in Delhi. Based on a technical information of ‘cap code marking‘ on each print, it was found out that the film was pirated at the Galaxy Cinema.
Said Reliance Big Pictures COO distribution Kamal Gianchandani, “Film piracy is not a victimless crime. Not only does piracy have a financial impact on Reliance Big Pictures, it negatively impacts jobs of people in the film industry and related businesses.
“We are committed to take a strong, proactive position in protecting copyrights, and are hopeful that our support of strong anti-piracy efforts will be instrumental in developing a growing and vibrant marketplace for Indian films.”
Reliance Big Pictures has been aggressively involved in curbing piracy for their earlier films like Paa whereby they proactively conducted online, physical raids across key areas in association with the concerned authorities to secure and smoothen functioning of its both print and online rights. This helped curb piracy of the film in a big way.
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Jio Studios, Sanjay Dutt team up to revive Khal Nayak
Rights acquired for new version, format under wraps as remake plans take shape.
MUMBAI: The villain is back and this time, he’s rewriting his own script. Jio Studios has partnered with Three Dimension Motion Pictures and Aspect Entertainment to revive the 1993 cult classic Khal Nayak, marking a fresh chapter for one of Bollywood’s most iconic anti-hero stories. The original film, directed by Subhash Ghai under Mukta Arts, was a commercial and cultural milestone, with Sanjay Dutt’s portrayal of Ballu becoming one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable performances.
Dutt, along with Aksha Kamboj, has now acquired the rights from the original creators, bringing on board Jio Studios and its President Jyoti Deshpande to steer the project creatively.
While the exact format whether remake, sequel, prequel, or a completely new narrative remains undisclosed, the collaboration aims to reinterpret the story for contemporary audiences while retaining the essence that made the original a defining film of the 1990s.
The move taps into a broader industry trend of reviving legacy intellectual property, particularly characters with strong recall value. “Khal Nayak” was notable for pushing mainstream Hindi cinema into morally grey territory at a time when heroes were largely one-dimensional, making Ballu’s character a standout.
The project also marks the film production debut of Aspect Entertainment, signalling a push towards more technology-led storytelling frameworks. Meanwhile, Jio Studios continues to expand its slate, having built a library of over 200 films and series, with more than 60 titles collectively winning 500-plus awards.
For Dutt, the revival is as much personal as it is strategic, a return to a role that reshaped his career. For the industry, it is another sign that nostalgia, when paired with scale, remains a powerful box-office proposition.
Because in Bollywood, some villains never fade, they just wait for the perfect comeback.
