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Hrithik Roshan’s ‘Krrish 4’ Encounters Financial Challenges

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1 year ago

March 16, 2025

Rakesh Roshan’s ‘Krrish’ franchise, featuring Hrithik Roshan, remains one of the most cherished film series among fans. With three previous successful installments under its belt, the upcoming ‘Krrish 4’ faces the challenge of surpassing its predecessors. Rakesh Roshan envisions a grand scale for this film, which entails a substantial budget that is increasingly becoming a concern.

According to a recent report from Bollywood Hungama, production on the film is facing delays due to the estimated budget of around Rs 700 crores. An insider stated, “Krrish 4 requires an approximate budget of Rs 700 crores, but no studio is willing to invest such a significant amount due to the associated risks.” Previously, Hrithik had sought assistance from his friend Siddharth Anand, who was originally tasked with finding a studio, having previously collaborated with him on YRF’s ‘War.’ However, other sources close to the project have dismissed the inflated budget claims as “completely untrue.” Rakesh Roshan has also indicated that fans can anticipate an official update on ‘Krrish 4’ by the year’s end.

Meanwhile, the report mentions that Siddharth Anand and his production company, Marflix, will no longer be involved with the project. It was revealed that Hrithik and Rakesh Roshan recently held a private meeting where they opted to take a more hands-on approach, planning to reach out directly to studios for better production deals. Notably, FilmKraft, the Roshan family’s production banner, will co-produce the film.

Furthermore, there are indications that director Karan Malhotra will no longer be attached to ‘Krrish 4.’ The source noted, “With Sid stepping away, Karan will also exit the project. A completely new team will come on board to reassess the budget before the film proceeds to production. Things should improve for Hrithik following the release of War 2, assuming it achieves significant success.”

The superhero franchise began with the 2003 film ‘Koi Mil Gaya,’ which starred Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta. This was followed by ‘Krrish’ in 2006, which featured Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra. The third film, ‘Krrish 3,’ included Kangana Ranaut alongside Hrithik and Priyanka.

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Model Arrested After Customs Find Drugs in Luggage

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4 hours ago

June 12, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mumbai: Customs officials arrested former Mrs Kerala beauty pageant contestant Harsha Sunny (28) at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

She was allegedly carrying hydroponic cannabis worth around ₹11.82 crore from Bangkok. Officials stopped her on suspicion and searched her luggage.

During the search, they found 12 packets containing the banned substance. Harsha Sunny was arrested under the NDPS Act and produced before a court.

The court sent her to judicial custody. Further investigation is underway. Harsha Sunny had participated in the Mrs Kerala beauty pageant in 2025.

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Akshay Kumar Responds to ‘Flop Actor’ Remark in Welcome to The Jungle

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4 hours ago

June 12, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has responded to being called a “flop actor” in the upcoming film Welcome to The Jungle. He said the dialogue should be understood as part of the movie and not taken personally.

Speaking at the trailer launch event in Mumbai, Akshay explained that such dialogues are written to suit the story and the character. He said audiences should view them in the context of the film.

“We are not told to use such dialogues as taunts. When you watch a movie, you should understand it according to the character and the story. Thank you for feeling bad about it, but please do not take it so seriously,” Akshay said.

The trailer of Welcome To The Jungle runs for more than four minutes and features a mix of comedy, action, and adventure. Unlike the earlier films in the franchise, the story is set in a jungle.

Akshay plays a struggling actor who is trying to revive his career after a series of unsuccessful films. His fortunes appear to improve when he gets a new film opposite a successful actress, played by Jacqueline Fernandez.

However, the film shoot turns into a real-life adventure when the crew reaches a village near the border. The villagers mistakenly believe the actors are soldiers and ask them to protect the village from a dangerous gang led by Jackie Shroff.

The misunderstanding leads to several humorous situations, with Akshay’s character repeatedly reminding everyone that he is only an actor and not a real-life hero.

The film is directed by Ahmed Khan and produced by Firoz A. Nadiadwala, Rakesh Dang, and Vedant Vikaas Baali. Welcome To The Jungle is scheduled to release in theatres on June 26.

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Isha Rikhi Confirms Marriage To Rapper Badshah

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23 hours ago

June 11, 2026

Namma Kudla

Mumbai: Punjabi actress and model Isha Rikhi has finally confirmed that she is married to rapper and singer Badshah.

The confirmation came during an Instagram “Ask Me Anything” session. Responding to a fan’s question, Isha said that she is married and jokingly asked her husband, Badshah, to answer the many questions people have about their relationship.

Another fan asked why she had never shared a photo with Badshah. In response, Isha posted a rare romantic picture of the couple, delighting their fans.

Rumours about their marriage began in March after photos and videos from a private wedding ceremony were shared on social media. The event was attended by close family members and friends.

While Badshah has not yet made an official statement, Isha’s comments have confirmed that the couple is married.