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UTV Motion Pictures to release Jodhaa Akbar in 26 countries
MUMBAI: UTV Motion Pictures and Ashutosh Gowariker‘s co-production movie Jodhaa Akbar is all set for a mega release across 26 countries in USA, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
The film will be dubbed in three languages – Hindi, Telugu, Tamil; and subtitled in English, Arabic and Dutch. It will be viewed across 1,500 screens worldwide.
In India, the film is set to release in more than 1,200 screens, of which 500 will be through digital cinemas and 825 through physical prints. In the US, the film will be released on close to 122 prints.
“Jodhaa Abkar is one of the most anticipated movies and in keeping with the anticipation amongst audiences, our distribution strategy will ensure that the film can be viewed by the maximum possible audience in the very week of its release.” says UTV Motion Pictures Plc director Siddharth Roy Kapur.
With this film, UTV will start its distribution in North America again. In Canada this is the first time that a Hindi film is being released simultaneously in six provinces – British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Nova Scotia and Alberta.
Jodhaa Akbar is the epic romance between Mughal Emperor Akbar and his Rajput princess Jodhaa.
The music of Jodhaa Abkar was launched by AR Rahman under UTV Music label in January.
Hindi
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.
