Hindi
Release of Cutting Chai defered
MUMBAI: The release of Govardhan Reddy Maane and Vijay Varma Pakalapatti‘s Cutting Chai made under the banner of Salt N Pepper Entertainment has been deferred to 25 November.
The film, directed by Flavin Luicien, has become the latest victim of Censor Board (CB) for its bold dialogues and scenes. Without issuing a certificate, the CB directly send the film to revising committee.
The committee pointing that around six dialogues and two scenes were too sexy and explicit in nature passed film with ‘A‘ certificate with eight cuts.
Considering the CB‘s step as biased and non-judicial, producer Pakalapatti said, “Those scenes were very important for the film. But what we do? The film has delved into the psyche of the youth who may survive on cutting tea but ready to conquer the world. It is a story of four friends.
I used dialogues used by the youth today. Many big films uses such dialogues which the Censors don‘t object to, but small producers like us face such problems. I have requested the Government to do something for small producers,” the producer fumes.
The film was earlier supposed to release on 18 November.
Hindi
ZEE5, Applause announce new film Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa
Rajat Kapoor’s dark comedy thriller to stream on ZEE5 from April 10
MUMBAI: ZEE5 and Applause Entertainment have announced their next direct-to-digital collaboration, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a darkly comic whodunnit set to stream from April 10.
Produced in association with Mithya Talkies and written and directed by Rajat Kapoor, the film marks the latest addition to a growing slate of genre-diverse titles from the two partners. Their previous collaborations include dramas, psychological thrillers and dark comedies, with this outing leaning into a layered murder mystery.
The film features an ensemble cast including Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa and Saurabh Shukla, among others. The narrative promises a mix of satire, strained relationships and hidden tensions, inviting viewers to look beyond the crime to the dynamics that lead up to it.
ZEE5 business head hindi and chief channel officer Andtv Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has been instrumental in building a strong slate with titles such as Bloody Brothers, Mithya and Jab Khuli Kitaab. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, aligning with our focus on genre-led content that resonates with audiences.”
Applause Entertainment business head movies Sunil Chainani said, “This collaboration with ZEE5 continues to stand out for its diversity of genres and narrative styles. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa adds a sharp, darkly comic whodunnit to that mix, driven by Rajat Kapoor’s distinct voice.”
Sharing his creative approach, Rajat Kapoor said he was drawn to the emotional layers behind the genre. “I was interested not just in the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who appear close, yet carry unspoken tensions that eventually surface.”
The partnership between ZEE5 and Applause continues to build on a shared focus on distinctive storytelling, with each project exploring a different tone and genre.
With its mix of humour, tension and ensemble storytelling, the film aims to offer more than just a mystery. It promises a closer look at the secrets people keep, and the consequences when they finally come to light.
