Hindi
Shemaroo releases Pangaa Gang on home video
MUMBAI: Within weeks of its theatrical release, Shemaroo Entertainment has released its latest 3D CGI animation film Pangaa Gang on home video.
Directed by Pankaj Sharma, the film deals with deforestation that is one of the contributing factors to the global environmental concern.
Pangaa Gang is set in modern times, in a beautiful place called Shantivan. The story follows the adventures of four kids with extraordinary powers, as they set out to defend their homeland, from unwelcome intruders.
Pangaa Gang exhibits friendship, action, emotions and is a fun filled ride with top of the line 3D CGI animation. Says director Sharma, “The film is one with a message.
“Through regular interactions between children and animals we have tried to tackle issues of ‘deforestation‘ that is a topical subject. Most importantly, through this animation film we have taken a dig at people who cut woods without knowing what harm this would bring in to the people at large.”
On being quizzed as to why the film is being brought on home video just few weeks of its theatrical release, Sharma avers, “This is because of the multiplex strike last year.
“In fact Bal Ganesh 2 was to release after this, but since it released earlier and there was question of the film going beyond its stipulated period, we had to withdraw the film. Otherwise, the film got good a response.”
While the DVDs of the film are inclusive of board games and stickers, the VCDs come along with stickers.
The DVDs and VCDs of Pangaa Gang are priced at Rs 199 and Rs 99 respectively.
Hindi
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.
