17:42 (IST) Oct 11
Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri’s Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video gets an edge over Alia Bhatt’s Jigra
Rajkummar’s new film, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, a comedy with Triptii Dimri, competes with Alia Bhatt's rescue drama, Jigra.
16:56 (IST) Oct 11
Alia Bhatt appeared at the Durga Puja pandal in a red saree after the release of her film ‘Jigra’. The film, directed by Vasan Bala, features Alia and Vedang Raina and has received positive reviews.
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16:34 (IST) Oct 11
Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri's film Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video is hitting the screens today. The movie is set to clash with Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra', generating significant buzz around both releases.
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15:56 (IST) Oct 11
Director Vasan Bala's thriller, Jigra, starts strong, introducing Satya (Alia Bhatt), a resilient and dependable young woman driven to protect her younger brother Ankur (Vedang Raina) at all costs.
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15:25 (IST) Oct 11
The title track ‘Jigra,’ sung by Vedang, won the internet as many reacted, saying a ‘star is born.’ Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor couldn’t stop cheering for their star friend.
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15:04 (IST) Oct 11
Alia Bhatt reveals which film role had the greatest impact on her growth as an actor
Alia Bhatt, whose film 'Jigra', releases in cinemas today, revealed which performance brought the biggest change in her as a performer.
"I think the first film where I felt a significant shift in my personality was the film ‘Highway’. Maybe it was because I was on the road for so long, away from home. The first time I really had an experience like that was like going away to college but only my college was a film set."
She continued: "Perhaps after that, it was a film like ‘Udta Punjab,’ which was a character that made me very uncomfortable. But I think this is the first and only film that I have gone method on. I actually physically shut down from the rest of the world, emotionally shut down for the time period that I was shooting the film.”
She then said “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” which Alia said the she was the same actor after she walked off that set, only because of the experience.
Alia added: “It was being directed by Mr. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and you’re never the same actor after you’re directed by him."
14:38 (IST) Oct 11
'Jigra' Celebrity Reviews: Janhvi Kapoor, Rashmika, Mahesh Babu, and other celebs cheer for Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina starrer
'Jigra', starring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina in lead roles, hit theatres today, October 11.
Those who lined up to catch early screenings of the film, mostly had positive things to say about the performances of the lead stars and the director's vision. However, there were others who seemed let down by the film's plot which was deemed 'too simple'.
However, as far as Alia's celebrity friends are concerned, the film has been receiving rave reviews. Some Bollywood stars along with several South superstars have been showing their support for the film, while also sending their best wishes to the team for the movie's success.
14:09 (IST) Oct 11
'Jigra’ X Review: Alia Bhatt is ‘impressive’, fans praise Vasan Bala’s direction but say the story ‘lacks depth’
‘Jigra’, featuring Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina, has finally hit the theatres on October 11, coinciding with the Dussehra holiday. This film, directed by Vasan Bala, explores the profound bond between siblings, particularly focusing on a sister's unwavering determination to protect her younger brother. Despite its promising cast and emotional narrative, the film has garnered mixed reviews on social media.
Directed by Vasan Bala the storyline of 'Jigra' revolves around a devoted sister who embarks on a harrowing journey to rescue her brother from wrongful accusations of drug trafficking in a foreign country. The film's trailer generated significant buzz online, showcasing intense action sequences and Alia Bhatt’s compelling performance
Early viewers have taken to X to express their opinions on the film.
13:40 (IST) Oct 11
Alia Bhatt’s future plans include ‘more movies, babies and lots of travel’
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has revealed her future plans and it includes making more movies, having more babies and jet-setting to several places.
Asked about her future, Alia expressed a mix of personal and professional aspirations as she said: "Hopefully many more movies, not just as an actor but hopefully also as a producer. More babies, lots of travel, and just a healthy, happy, simple, quiet, peaceful, full-of-nature life."
The actress got married to Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor in April 2022, after dating for a few years. The couple welcomed their daughter Raha in November 2022.
13:00 (IST) Oct 11
‘Jigra’ cleared for release by Rajasthan High Court amid trademark dispute
Two days after a Jodhpur Commercial Court stayed the release of Jigra due to a trademark violation claim, the Rajasthan High Court intervened on Thursday, allowing the film to release on October 11. The movie features Alia Bhatt as a troubled woman trying to rescue her brother, Vedang Raina, from prison. The petitioner, Bhallaram Choudhary, claimed trademark rights for 'Jigra' for his online classes. However, Dharma Productions argued that their trademark registration did not violate the Trade Marks Act, as Choudhary was not conducting any trade in goods or services.
12:44 (IST) Oct 11
Mallika Sherawat thought she was being approached for a dance number, says 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' director Raaj Shaandilyaa
After a long break, Mallika Sherawat is making her comeback with 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video', alongside Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri. Director Shaandilyaa revealed in an interview with Etimes that, “I had written the role with Mallika Sherawat in mind. The film is set in 1997, and her character is that of a middle-class modern woman.” Initially, Sherawat thought she was being offered a dance number. However, once she learned the role was specifically crafted for her, she quickly embraced the opportunity. “When we clarified that the part was crafted just for her, she really liked the character and came on board immediately,” he added. Sherawat's character will reflect her bold and unconventional on-screen persona, aligning with the strong roles she has portrayed in the past.
12:32 (IST) Oct 11
Rashmika Mandanna REVIEWS 'Jigra': "An Absolute Blessing"
Actress Rashmika Mandanna has praised Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina's 'Jigra' in a heartfelt note on her Instagram Story. She expressed her admiration for the film and its team, stating, "I had watched this film and I couldn't stop myself from giving this team a big tight hug! @aliaabhatt You are an absolute blessing for us all!! Thank you for letting us all witness your talent and your craft." She also commended director Vasan Bala and her friend Rahul Ravindran for their contributions.
12:18 (IST) Oct 11
Triptii Dimri was cast in 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' even before 'Animal’s' release
In an exclusive conversation with ETimes, Raaj Shaandilyaa opened up about the reason behind casting Triptii Dimri. He stated, “Yes, Triptii was signed even before the release of Animal, as I had seen other films like Laila Majnu and Bulbbul, and had really liked her. Also, we were looking for an actress who had not worked with Rajkummar before, and someone who can look the part of the 90s era, and have that girl-next-door vibe, and Triptii was perfect for the part. And as the film is set in Rishikesh, and since Triptii is also from Uttaranchal, it all fell in the right place to complete the jigsaw puzzle.”
12:02 (IST) Oct 11
Mahesh Babu hails 'Jigra' calls it "Blockbuster Already"
Mahesh Babu shared his excitement for 'Jigra' calling it already a "blockbuster". On X (formerly Twitter) the 'Pokhri' actor wrote, "Looks like a blockbuster already! All the best to @aliaa08 and the entire team for the release today!."
11:41 (IST) Oct 11
'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' director Raaj Shaandilyaa explains why he wrote a 90s story for today's audience
In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Shaandilyaa reveals, "The film is set in 1997, and when I found out a couple of assistants were born in 1998, I asked them, "How will you approach this film?" I had to explain the entire era to them, as it would be an unfamiliar world for those who haven’t experienced the 90s. For those who did live through that time, the film will bring back fond memories. It was a beautiful era. Nowadays, people seem to be forgetting Indian culture, as many are leaning towards being more Western."
11:23 (IST) Oct 11
Vedang Raina reveals shooting for 'Jigra' impacted his mental heath
Vedang Raina has candidly shared how his mental health was affected while shooting for the film 'Jigra.' He discussed his self-imposed method of getting into the serious emotional zone required for his character, which ultimately took a toll on him. In an interview with Mansworld India, he explained, “Alia [Bhatt] would be in the scene, hit all the right notes with precision and get out of the character as soon as she hears ‘cut’. But I couldn’t; it is not easy for me to come in and out of character. It did impact my mental health a bit.”
Reflecting on the first day of filming, Vedang recounted, “On the very first day, I was to shoot a rather emotionally intense scene, and I shut myself in my vanity, put the lights off, switched off my phone, and told people to just leave me alone—I sat there listening to my music. Now, as luck would have it, the shot was supposed to happen at 3pm but got delayed and we started rolling around 8 pm. So, I was in that self-imposed solitary confinement for about 8 long hours, and it really started impacting me.”
11:06 (IST) Oct 11
Triptii Dimri reflects on challenges of 'Mere Mehboob' amidst criticism
Amidst the criticism and trolling surrounding the song 'Mere Mehboob,' actress Triptii Dimri opened up about her experiences during the shoot, particularly highlighting the dance routine as one of the most challenging aspects. In an interview with India.com, she stated, “It definitely was because it was me trying to do something different again. I have never done such a dance number before. It was challenging but a lot of fun too. I got to learn a lot of things on set. Jo energy ki baat kar rahe, you get from people around you. So the team was there, Raj was there to motivate me but all in all it was a good experience.”
10:53 (IST) Oct 11
Alia Bhatt reveals how SS Rajamouli's advice influenced her decision to choose 'Jigra'
Alia Bhatt recalled his impactful words, during an interview with Tried & Refused Productions, “Action is like the pillars and walls, but if the foundation isn’t strong—your emotion—the building will collapse.” This insight has shaped her approach to Jigra, where she strives to blend intense action with emotional depth. Alia said she aims to portray a character that resonates with audiences, emphasizing the importance of emotional stakes alongside high-octane sequences.
10:36 (IST) Oct 11
Rana Daggubati urges people to watch Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra': A promise of hope
Rana Daggubati has shown his support for Alia Bhatt's film Jigra. He took to X to urge audiences to watch the movie in theaters. Accompanied by the film's poster, he expressed, “A sister's courage. A promise of hope. An extraordinary tale. #Jigra in cinemas from today.” This heartfelt message highlights the film's themes and encourages viewers to experience it on the big screen.
10:14 (IST) Oct 11
Jigra sells 18,000 tickets in the advance bookings in the top three chains!
The advance ticket sales of the movie is average and clearly, that was expected out of a movie like this, which is more of a multiplex movie.'Jigra' sees Vedang Raina alongside Alia and is directed by Vasan Bala.Thus, it will largely depend on positive word of mouth which may lead to more of current booking and jump in the business in the next few days. 'Jigra' has sold around 18,000 tickets at the top three national chains. But this number was up to Thursday evening and now it may have increased. The movie has released in around 2200 to 2500 screens and is expected to clock in around Rs 4.5 crore to 5 crore on its opening day.
09:30 (IST) Oct 11
Shehnaaz Gill and many other celebs attended the screening of 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video'
08:24 (IST) Oct 11
Director Raaj Shaandilyaa revealed in an interview that thought of giving Triptii a shot, to bring in that element of freshness as Rajkummar has already worked earlier with Janhvi, Bhumi, Nushrratt and Shraddha. Rajkummar and Triptii indeed make a very fresh on-screen pair and their chemistry is already loved in the song, promos from the movie. director thought of giving Triptii a shot, to bring in that element of freshness as Rajkummar has already worked earlier with Janhvi, Bhumi, Nushrratt and Shraddha. Rajkummar and Triptii indeed make a very fresh on-screen pair and their chemistry is already loved in the song, promos from the movie.
As far as the casting is concerned, the director had revealed during an exclusive chat with ETimes, that he did think about casting Ayushmann Khurrana in the movie after working with him on 'Dream Girl 1' and 'Dream Girl 2'. But here's why he did not cast the 'Vicky Donor' actor. "After working with Ayushmann in Dream Girl 1 and 2, while writing Vicky-Vidya we felt Rajkummar suited the role more . It wasn't like Ayushmann did not suit the role but Rajkummar was more closer to the character. I also wanted to work with Rajkummar for the longest time . Both are fabulous actors and I’m sure in my next film Ayushmann will be there," said Raaj.
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07:54 (IST) Oct 11
Karan Johar reacts to 'gore misinterpretation' of sending Alia Bhatt Vasan Bala's 'Jigra' script: 'Now it's truly annoying me'
karan Johar has finally addressed the controversy, urging people not to jump to conclusions based on "clickbait assumptions". Taking to his Instagram handle, shared a quote which reads, “We have to be strong enough to ensure our life is stable enough to shut some negative people’s mouths." He posted the picture with a caption that read, "Twitter became X and became my X a while ago… I broke up with the nauseous noise and muted the unwarranted angst… but social media is like the Loch Ness monster—it gets to you even when you can’t see it." Noting how he was flooded with reactions to Bala’s interview, which he described as “innocent” and “loving", Johar slammed the allegations against him saying, "...the gore misinterpretation of his comment about me sending the script to Alia without his grammar checks made me laugh initially at the ludicrousness of it all but now is truly annoying me…"
07:51 (IST) Oct 11
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07:22 (IST) Oct 11
Alia Bhatt reacts to comparisons between 'Jigra' and Ranbir Kapoor's 'Animal': 'Many movies have been made on these lines'
At a recent press meet in Delhi, Alia was asked if she feels professional competition with Ranbir. Alia emphasized that there is no competition between her and her husband, actor Ranbir Kapoor. She expressed how fortunate she feels to have Ranbir as both her best friend and a talented actor. The couple often discusses their films and scenes with each other. “I feel very fortunate that my husband (Ranbir Kapoor) is also my best friend and a wonderful actor. We often discuss our films and scenes with each other,” she stated. Alia shared that she talks to Ranbir about her projects like 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' and 'Jigra', while he seeks her input on his upcoming film 'Animal'.
07:04 (IST) Oct 11
Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video plagiarism dispute: Sanjay Tiwari considers moving to high court to ban the film
For the past few days, Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri starrer ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’ have not been in the news for the best reasons. The recently-released trailer has received a lot of praise from viewers. A plagiarism allegation has landed the movie in trouble. For those who are unaware, producer Sanjay Tiwari has charged director Raaj Shaandilyaa of VVKWWV with stealing a film concept he registered for back in 2015. At a press conference that he recently conducted, Tiwari discussed possible legal action, registering the idea for his film months before Shaandilyaa, and the plagiarism controversy.Producer Sanjay Tiwari accused writer-director Raaj Shaandilyaa publicly a few days ago of stealing his idea for the upcoming ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video’, which stars Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri. Tiwari raised concerns regarding intellectual property and creative rights during the press conference when he said that the film's concept closely resembled an original idea he had previously registered.
06:59 (IST) Oct 11
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06:57 (IST) Oct 11
Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri’s Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video gets an edge over Alia Bhatt’s Jigra
While Vicky Vidya is a comedy entertainer about a personal video getting stolen, Alia’s Jigra is a rescue drama where she plays a character trying to save her brother, played by Vedang Raina, who has been wrongfully convicted of drug trafficking.Whenever there’s a box office clash, one film often secures more screens than the other. In this case, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video has edged out Jigra, securing over 2,600 screens, with more likely to be added before the film’s release and as the weekend progresses. Trade sources reveal that Rajkummar’s presence in a comedy post-Stree 2 and the popular songs from Vicky-Vidya have played a key role in securing these screens.
06:56 (IST) Oct 11
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Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra' is set to release today and it sees the actress in a fierce avatar who is ready to do anything in order to protect her brother (Vedang Raina). The trailer and songs which released have created a good buzz around the movie, but it's largely a niche film. Alia will display her lady Bachchan, 'angry young woman' avatar in this one which is directed by Vasan Bala. The film is also co-produced by Alia along with Karan Johar. Since the film is made on a moderate budget, it should be expected to recover its costs soon. Hence, one did not even expect a bumper opening for the film, the way one expects those bigger numbers for bigger movies. Alia is seen pulling off some hardcore action in this one. 'Jigra' comes after the success of 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' for Alia, though, this Karan Johar directorial was the quintessential big ticket movie with an elaborate cast.
'Jigra' clashes with Rajkummar Rao, Triptii Dimri starrer 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' which is a quirky comedy and may appeal more to the single screen, mass centres, especially in tier two and three cities. This comes for Rajkummar after the success of 'Stree 2'. Both these movies may have an average opening and are at par at the moment. But positive word of mouth will largely decide the fate of these movies and if they will be able to pull the audience to the screens, not just over the weekend but also in the coming week. 'Vicky Vidya Ka woh Wala Video' is directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa of 'Dream Girl' fake and also stars Mallika Sherawat.
Time will tell which of these movies will beat the other at the box office, of if there's enough room for both. As of now, the ongoing Navratri has also dampened the spirit of people going to the theatres but the Dussehra weekend may bring in the much needed growth in the business of all these movies.
Both these movies are facing competition from Jr NTR's 'Devara: Part 1' and Rajinikanth's film 'Vettaiyan' which also stars Amitabh Bachchan. These two legends are seen together on screen after a while and clearly, the south areas will be dominated by these films tha the newer releases. However, both 'Jigra' and 'Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video' have an open window at the box office, until Diwali now till 'Singham Again' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' clash with each other. Till then, there's no other major release.
