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Reliance Ent to release Krishna Aur Kans in 3D on 3 August
MUMBAI: Following the success of its animated TV series Little Krishna, Reliance Entertainment has made a film on Krishna, the globally revered mythological character.
The film, titled Krishna Aur Kans, is in 3D and scheduled for release on 3 August, a week prior to Janmashtami.
Hailed as India’s first stereoscopic animated film, Krishna Aur Kans is an exciting narrative full of action and drama. It chronicles Krishna’s early years – from his birth as the nemesis of his tyrannical uncle Kans to his combat against lethal demons till the age of 10.
Said Reliance Entertainment CEO Sanjeev Lamba, “Krishna Aur Kans is India’s first animation film to be released in 3D and is sure to bring families together in cinemas this Janmashtami. It is a captivating story based on Lord Krishna’s early life and the victory of good over evil. We are extremely excited about bringing Krishna Aur Kans to cinemas on 3rd August and are hopeful it will add more colours to every family’s festive celebrations.”
The riveting film, directed by Vikram Veturi, brings to life Krishna’s various adventures and miracles in an aim to fulfill his aim on earth – to put an end to evil.
The first look trailer of the film is being shown in cinemas from 11 May.
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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.
