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Shuddh Desi Romance wins hearts, collects Rs 22.2 crore
MUMBAI: Zanjeer, the supposed remake of the 1973 film by Salim Javed of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the 1967 Hollywood spaghetti Western, Death Rides A Horse, which went on to become a classic hit, was adapted by Apporva Lakhia and so mutilated that it has turned out to be a disaster that it deserved to be. From its poor casting to mediocre execution the film lacked on all counts, accounting for a poor Rs 9.45 crore for its opening weekend.
Shuddh Desi Romance, a small budgeted entertainer catering to the thoughts of the contemporary youth, seeking company, relationship and sex sans commitment has worked well and is on its way to becoming a hit. The Sushant Singh Rajput, Parineeti Chopra, Vaani Kapoor and Rishi Kapoor starrer has collected Rs 22.2 crore.
Madras Café starring John Abraham and Nargis Fakhri has not worked with the audience as it collected Rs 8.1 crore in its second week to take its total to Rs 39.55 crore for two weeks.
Once Upon A Time In Mumbai Dobaara has earned the flop title, adding just Rs 50 lakh in its third week to take its three week total to 55.05 crore.
Chennai Express that paired Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone once again after Om Shanti Om has collected Rs 4.7 crore in its fourth week to take its four week tally to Rs 199.4 crore.
B.A. Pass has collected Rs 30 lakh in its fifth week thus taking its five week total to Rs 7.7 crore.
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Kayhan Entertainment shifts focus to original IP creation
New studio founded by VFX veterans aims to build globally scalable Indian stories.
MUMBAI: India’s VFX talent has long helped Hollywood create blockbusters now a new studio wants to write the stories as well as the special effects. Kayhan Entertainment Private Limited is entering its next phase of growth as a next-generation storytelling studio focused on creating original intellectual property for global audiences. Founded by Dalbir Singh and Arushi Govil, the studio blends strong storytelling with world-class VFX and CGI across films, television, advertising and digital platforms.
While India has established itself as a global hub for VFX and animation services, Kayhan is making a strategic shift from pure execution to IP ownership. The studio aims to move beyond project-based work and develop culturally rooted content designed to travel internationally, while remaining open to strategic collaborations.
Dalbir Singh, with over 15 years of experience in VFX and filmmaking, has contributed to major global productions including Avengers: Endgame, Zack Snyder’s Justice League and Venom. He leads creative direction at Kayhan. Arushi Govil brings deep production expertise from leading studios such as MPC, Framestore and DNEG, having worked on Tenet, Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Brahmastra.
A key milestone for the studio was the launch of its first IP, Chote Tara Ka Bada Gadar, on Kids Zee in 2025. Kayhan is now expanding its slate with FAB 5, an original animated series that combines action, humour and emotional storytelling while promoting teamwork, courage and kindness. The fast-paced episodic format is positioned for long-term franchise potential across platforms.
Dalbir Singh, Co-Founder, said the studio’s primary focus is building an IP-led creative enterprise, while remaining open to the right collaborations. Arushi Govil, Co-Founder, added: “As we scale, our focus is on building the right mix of talent and capability… At Kayhan, we are investing in people as much as we are in IP, bringing together global experience and emerging creators to build stories that can compete at an international level.”
Looking ahead, Kayhan plans to evolve into a broader IP-led ecosystem spanning media, consumer products, education, talent development and immersive experiences such as AR and VR. The studio also intends to establish an IP incubator and develop transmedia storytelling formats.
From blockbuster VFX credits to building its own story universe, Kayhan Entertainment is stepping into the spotlight with a clear ambition, to create Indian IP that doesn’t just shine on screen, it travels the world.
