Bollywood Newswrap, June 3: Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik teaser out, Cocktail 2 set for August shoot and more

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Hey there, Bollywood enthusiasts! If you’re finding it hard to stay on top of the latest Bollywood news, don’t fret – we’ve got your back. Check out today’s headlines, including the release of Rajkummar Rao’s Maalik teaser and the upcoming shoot for Cocktail 2 in August!

Here are the top 5 news stories of June 3, 2025: 

1. Maalik teaser OUT 

The long-anticipated trailer for Rajkummar Rao’s film “Maalik” has been unveiled. In this role, he portrays a merciless character as a gangster, creating quite a stir. The trailer is generating positive buzz everywhere. Upon its release, fans and famous personalities like Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, among others, couldn’t hide their enthusiasm on social media platforms, expressing admiration for the teaser.

2. Cocktail 2 to go on floors in August

Exclusive news: TopMob learned that production on Cocktail 2 is set to begin in August this year. A reliable source shared that the movie will be filmed in India and Europe, with filming wrapping up around January 2026. The star-studded cast includes Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna.

3. Vishal Jethwa on rumors of rift between Janhvi Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter

A recent video that gained popularity seemed to imply tension between the co-stars of Homebound, Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter. However, in an interview with Zoom, Vishal Jethwa dismissed these rumors, stating, “These conversations arise. There’s nothing like this. I have observed Ishaan and Janhvi working together, and they work comfortably with each other.

Regarding the viral video showing what seemed like Janhvi Kapoor ignoring Ishaan Khatter’s extended hand on stage, Vishal Jethwa set the record straight. He explained that rather than ignoring him, Janhvi was actually dealing with her outfit’s tail, and wasn’t sure how to handle it properly at the time. When Ishaan offered his hand, it is thought that Janhvi was busy holding onto her dress, which is why she didn’t respond. Thus, it appears that the situation was not intentional disregard but rather a brief moment of practical distraction.

4. Aamir Khan considers several scripts before sealing deal with Rajkumar Hirani

Aamir Khan is gearing up for the premiere of Sitaare Zameen Par. Following this, he will portray the role of Dadasaheb Phalke in a biopic directed by Rajkumar Hirani. According to an exclusive source at TopMob, while Raju was busy with the production of the Dadasaheb Phalke biopic, Aamir Khan was also actively contributing ideas for various scripts – including two films by Rajkumar Santoshi, Char Din Ki Zindagi and Andaz Apna Apna 2, a biopic on Ujjwal Nikam with Dinesh Vijan, an Anurag Basu directed film about Kishore Kumar, and a project with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra among others.

The original scriptwriters and director of PK have discussed plans for a second installment, which they are eager to start working on following the completion of Dadasaheb Phalke. They’ve come up with an intriguing concept that could lead to a sequel, featuring Aamir Khan and Ranbir Kapoor. However, it seems the project is still in development stages, as sailing on this new adventure has not yet begun. The source confirms that Ranbir Kapoor is also aware of the idea and looks forward to portraying an alien character.

5. Ananya Panday on changing herself to please her partner

During a recent chat, Ananya Panday disclosed that when deeply in love, she tends to overlook red flags in her partner. Additionally, she revealed that she frequently adjusts herself to suit the person she’s dating, adopting their favorite films or mimicking their style choices. She attributed this conduct to her desire to please others and acknowledged, ‘it’s not healthy’.

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2025-06-03 20:07