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Veteran actor Anil Kapoor shared his advice to Ranbir Kapoor during the 'Animal' shoot after the 'Shamshera' flop. Kapoor reassured Ranbir that a good shot would make him forget the failure, emphasizing that success and failure are not in one's control. He advised blocking out external noise, a lesson he learned over 45 years, to focus on honest work.

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has defended Deepika Padukone amidst reports of her exiting two major films over working hour demands. Sircar emphasized the importance of respecting individual boundaries, calling Padukone a "brilliant" professional. This comes after Padukone was reportedly replaced in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Spirit' and exited 'Kalki 2898 AD' due to 'commitment issues'.

Triptii Dimri steps into the female lead role opposite Prabhas in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit. Dimri has publicly supported Deepika Padukone, who was initially cast. Padukone reportedly exited the project due to negotiation issues. Vanga's social media posts have fueled speculation about tensions. Fans are reacting positively to Dimri's gesture of solidarity.

In 2023, 'Animal' showcased Ranbir Kapoor’s intense performance and Bobby Deol’s memorable brief role as Abrar Haque. Despite limited screen time, Bobby praised Ranbir’s work. The film’s success led to the sequel Animal Park, scheduled for filming in 2027, promising more psychological drama and action.

Triptii Dimri, who rose to prominence after 'Animal', is reportedly cast as the iconic actress Parveen Babi in an upcoming Netflix biopic series. Directed by Shonali Bose, the limited-edition series is expected to commence filming by March 2026. Dimri also had a busy 2024 with several releases, including 'Bad Newz', 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', and 'Dhadak 2'.

Ranbir Kapoor is reportedly set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's long-awaited film 'Baiju Bawra', replacing Ranveer Singh who was initially considered for the lead role. This marks another collaboration for Kapoor and Bhansali, who are also working on 'Love & War'. Pre-production for 'Baiju Bawra' has begun, with filming expected to commence next year.

Amid the ongoing debate around Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone's reported demand for eight-Mukerji has weighed in on the discussion, reflecting on her own journey of balancing work and motherhood.

Deepika Padukone, after exiting 'Spirit' and 'Kalki 2' over reported work hour demands, is fully committed to Atlee’s 'AA22xA6' with Allu Arjun. Rumors of her role being trimmed in the film are false; her "fierce" and "essential" part remains unchanged. She will shoot from late October through December, including high-octane action and crucial emotional scenes.

Prabhas's upcoming film The Raja Saab generates market interest. Hindi distribution rights are secured for 75 crore rupees. OTT rights exceed 100 crore rupees. North American breakeven is pegged at USD 10 million. The film faces a release clash on January 9, 2026. Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan and other films release on the same date. Prabhas remains a top draw.

Namit Malhotra, producer of 'Ramayana', addressed actors' massive fees, stating that over-reliance on stars drives up their demands. He advocates for a 20:80 budget split, allocating 20% to talent and 80% to production and marketing, a rule he applies to 'Ramayana'. Malhotra also chose Sandeep Reddy Vanga to direct 'Brahmastra 2'.