Hindi
NFDC to co-produce films not backed by private studios
MUMBAI: In its bid to promote new talent, encourage good quality cinema which is not supported by private production houses, and promote Indian cinema as an art and culture form, the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has decided to rope in commercial Indian filmmakers.
The Corporation has already agreed to co-produce Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra‘s new project Bhaag Milkha Bhaag that stars Farhan Akhtar as well as Dibakar Banerjee‘s Shanghai.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Film Bazaar at the IFFI, NFDC MD Nina Lath Gupta said, "We have seen enhanced and encouraging participation by the mainstream commercial film producers and directors in film Bazaar 2011.
"From a single hall some years back, NDFC‘s film Bazaar is now occupying all the banquet halls in Goa Marriott. We have attracted 500 delegates from over 40 countries, which have attracted mainstream and niche filmmakers. Goa as a venue has worked well for promoting Indian cinema."
She also confirmed that NFDC is now backing 6-7 other films due for release in 2011-12 others that include films by Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap among others.
The 5th Film Bazaar held parallel to IFFI by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). Film Bazaar was held from November 24 to 27 and one of its major objectives was to promote Indian films and filmmakers to a global audience.
NFDC‘s Film Bazaar serves as a platform for filmmakers to connect with international partners who are keen to participate in any aspect of their projects and if an experienced filmmaker is looking towards reaching world cinema markets/audiences.
Hindi
Dhurandhar returns to theatres worldwide on March 13 ahead of Dhurandhar The Revenge release
Jio Studios re-releases blockbuster across 500 screens globally before sequel
MUMBAI: The spy saga of Dhurandhar is gearing up for a big-screen encore before its next chapter arrives.
Ahead of the release of Dhurandhar The Revenge on March 19, Jio Studios and B62 Studios are bringing the original Dhurandhar back to cinemas worldwide in a rare international theatrical re-release.
The global blockbuster is returning across nearly 500 screens, including around 250 in India from March 12 and another 250 overseas beginning March 13.
For fans of the franchise, the move offers a chance to revisit the film that ignited the high-octane spy-action universe just days before the sequel lands in theatres. It also sets up a rare back-to-back big-screen experience, allowing audiences to relive the original before diving straight into the next chapter.
While re-releases of popular films are occasionally seen in India, international re-runs of Hindi films remain uncommon. The scale of the rollout reflects the growing global appetite for the franchise.
In North America alone, Dhurandhar will return to theatres across nearly 185 screens, highlighting the strong anticipation surrounding the upcoming sequel.
The excitement is set to build further with special Wednesday premiere shows of Dhurandhar The Revenge scheduled across the US and Canada on March 18, a day ahead of its global release. Many of these premieres will be hosted on premium large format screens, featuring wall-to-wall displays, immersive sound systems such as Dolby Atmos, enhanced projection and luxury seating.
These formats are typically reserved for major Hollywood event films, and early bookings suggest strong demand with several shows already sold out.
The recently released trailer of Dhurandhar The Revenge has also sparked buzz among exhibitors and trade circles, with expectations running high for the film’s international performance.
Dhurandhar The Revenge is written, directed and produced by Aditya Dhar. The film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar.
Jio Studios presents a B62 Studios production, an Aditya Dhar film.
The spy-action thriller will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, in five languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada.
The film arrives in theatres globally on the occasion of Gudi Padwa and Ugadi, just ahead of Eid, setting the stage for a festive box office run.
