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Reliance Big Pictures to release Kites on 21 May
MUMBAI: Rakesh Roshan‘s romantic film Kites will release worldwide in Hindi and English versions on 21 May in over 60 countries.
While the trailer of the Hindi version is being showed from 12 February, the English one will be out shortly.
Directed by Anurag Basu, Kites is released worldwide by Reliance Big Pictures,
Says Reliance Big Pictures CEO Sanjeev Lamba, “We have always believed that Indian films and talent can enjoy the same success and recognition internationally as they do in India. Kites is a first-of-its-kind Indian film to have generated huge interest. We are proud to present the first look to a worldwide audience. “
Kites is a story of passion that defies every rule, of a relationship that takes two lovers on a thrilling journey filled with precious moments – and unexpected betrayal. It is a compelling romantic saga that goes beyond barriers, boundaries and cultures.
Shot in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Santa Fe, Kites is one of the biggest films ever produced in India.
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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.
