Bollywood Newswrap, August 19: New update on Salman Khan’s Sikandar, Saif Ali Khan to return with Race 4

As a die-hard Bollywood enthusiast with a lifelong passion for all things cinematic, I must say August 19, 2024, was a day filled with excitement and anticipation! The news of Salman Khan’s dual role in Sikandar, reminiscent of his iconic portrayal of Chulbul Pandey, has me eagerly awaiting the EID release in 2025. Not to mention, the action-thriller promises another thrilling ride with AR Murugadoss at the helm!

August 19 is a day of celebration for the unique bond between siblings in our country, but there’s plenty more happening in Bollywood on this day too! A fresh update on Salman Khan‘s upcoming film “Sikandar” surfaced, and TopMob revealed that Saif Ali Khan has re-joined the Race franchise with “Race 4.” If you’ve missed these major B-town updates, here’s a brief recap.

A look at the top 5 Bollywood news stories of August 19, 2024:

1. Salman Khan’s character plays a dual life in Sikandar

According to an article by Dainik Bhaskar, it’s been indicated that Salman Khan will portray two roles in the upcoming film Sikandar: one character as a charitable businessman and another as a determined individual. Additionally, preparations are being made for another action scene on August 22. For the upcoming 40-day filming period, approximately 10,000 bullets and pistols have been ordered.

Under the guidance of director AR Murugadoss, this upcoming action-thriller features actors Sathyaraj and Prateik Babbar. The film is set to be released in theaters for the celebration of EID in the year 2025.

2. Saif Ali Khan returns to the Race franchise with Race 4

Today, we were the first to announce that Saif Ali Khan will rejoin the Race series with Race 4. A reliable source has informed us that discussions between Saif Ali Khan and Ramesh Taurani regarding Race 4 have been ongoing for some time, and they’ve recently reached an agreement to revive the franchise with Race 4. The actor has shown interest in the project and is looking forward to diving back into the world of Race again. Ramesh Taurani intends to start filming in early 2025.

Additionally, the informant mentioned that although the fundamental storyline for Race 4 has been finalized, the team is currently crafting the screenplay. Besides Saif Ali Khan, a large cast is expected to join, and auditions are being conducted for these roles. The producers are also considering revitalizing the franchise by bringing in a new and trustworthy director for the project.

3. Alia Bhatt steps out with Raha for Raksha Bandhan celebration

In a charming sight, Alia Bhatt was recently seen in the city with her daughter Raha Kapoor and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor. They were all gearing up to celebrate the festive occasion of Raksha Bandhan, as evidenced by their traditional outfits. Specifically, Alia opted for a delicate mint green kurta, while Raha wore a sweet suede velvet dress.

4. Anushka Sharma drops glimpse of son Akaay’s first Raksha Bandhan celebration

Anushka Sharma recently shared a peek at her children’s Raksha Bandhan celebration through Instagram stories. The actress posted a photo of handcrafted car-shaped Rakhis in green and red colors, accompanied by the caption “Happy Raksha Bandhan” and two heart emojis in pink.

5. Katrina Kaif reacts to Vicky Kaushal’s look in Chhaava

Yesterday, it was officially unveiled that the teaser for Vicky Kaushal’s film titled Chhaava came out on August 19th. Social media erupted upon seeing him in a rough and rustic appearance, with his wife, actress Katrina Kaif expressing her admiration as well.

On her Instagram stories, she commended him for his appearance, hard work, and commitment to portraying Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The actress from A Merry Christmas reshared the trailer and captioned it, “Here it is – raw, brutal, and magnificent.”

2024-08-19 21:25