Box Office – Bastar has a low weekend ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
It was a low weekend for Bastar as 2 crores* were accumulated. The film didn’t open well on Friday, and then growth over the next two days wasn’t huge either. The film needed a miraculous turnaround to have some sort of a chance during the weekdays, but then day-on-day increment in numbers wasn’t really there, as a result of which the first weekend has turned out to be rather underwhelming.
There is now no comparison whatsoever with The Kerala Story, which was by the same team as it had a huge pre-release buzz, a super controversial promo, a subject that ignited debates, a narrative that was hard-hitting, the critical acclaim which was huge and the word of mouth which was largely positive.
In terms of the budget and the making, Bastar has its costs under control, and the...
It was a low weekend for Bastar as 2 crores* were accumulated. The film didn’t open well on Friday, and then growth over the next two days wasn’t huge either. The film needed a miraculous turnaround to have some sort of a chance during the weekdays, but then day-on-day increment in numbers wasn’t really there, as a result of which the first weekend has turned out to be rather underwhelming.
There is now no comparison whatsoever with The Kerala Story, which was by the same team as it had a huge pre-release buzz, a super controversial promo, a subject that ignited debates, a narrative that was hard-hitting, the critical acclaim which was huge and the word of mouth which was largely positive.
In terms of the budget and the making, Bastar has its costs under control, and the...
- 3/18/2024
- by Joginder Tuteja
- KoiMoi
The Kerala Story’s Ott release date and other details announced (Picture Credit: IMDb)
The Kerala Story created quite a buzz during its theatrical release last year in May. The movie starred Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani in the lead roles. The movie was one of the most talked-about films of 2023, with record-breaking box office numbers. And now, the makers have announced The Kerala Story’s Ott release date. Keep reading to know more!
Reception among critics & audiences
Inspired by actual events, The Kerala Story delves into the sensitive and complex issue of the alleged radicalization and conversion of young Hindu women to another religion in Kerala, forcing them into joining terrorist groups. The film follows the story of three girls: Shalini (Adah Sharma), Nimah (Yogita Bihani), and Geetanjali (Siddhi Idnani), who are manipulated by their roommate, Asifa (Sonia Balani), into converting to another religion.
The...
The Kerala Story created quite a buzz during its theatrical release last year in May. The movie starred Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani in the lead roles. The movie was one of the most talked-about films of 2023, with record-breaking box office numbers. And now, the makers have announced The Kerala Story’s Ott release date. Keep reading to know more!
Reception among critics & audiences
Inspired by actual events, The Kerala Story delves into the sensitive and complex issue of the alleged radicalization and conversion of young Hindu women to another religion in Kerala, forcing them into joining terrorist groups. The film follows the story of three girls: Shalini (Adah Sharma), Nimah (Yogita Bihani), and Geetanjali (Siddhi Idnani), who are manipulated by their roommate, Asifa (Sonia Balani), into converting to another religion.
The...
- 2/6/2024
- by Nikita Wagh
- KoiMoi
As the Adah Sharma-starrer ‘The Kerala Story’ is set for the Ott release, director Sudipto Sen shared that tackling such a sensitive topic and translating it into a film is no small feat. Inspired by real events, ‘The Kerala Story’ which has created quite a buzz during its theatrical release, delves into the sensitive and complex issue of the alleged radicalisation and conversion of young Hindu women to another religion in Kerala, forcing them into joining terrorist groups.
Talking about the film, Sudipto said: “Tackling such a sensitive topic and translating it into a film is no small feat; it’s a challenge we willingly embraced. However, every filmmaker wants an assurance about his work and ‘The Kerala Story’s box office performance was my assurance and gratification to continue to have faith in myself.”
“Many are living in the dark about the reality of the situation and for those,...
Talking about the film, Sudipto said: “Tackling such a sensitive topic and translating it into a film is no small feat; it’s a challenge we willingly embraced. However, every filmmaker wants an assurance about his work and ‘The Kerala Story’s box office performance was my assurance and gratification to continue to have faith in myself.”
“Many are living in the dark about the reality of the situation and for those,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Vaibhav Tatwawadi, who has worked in shows like ‘Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi’, is all set to be a part of much awaited action thriller series ‘Commando’.
Confirming the same Vaibhav shared: “Commando is one of the most loved and much awaited show of our times and I am delighted to be a part of this project, and a significant factor in my decision to join was the opportunity to work with our esteemed director Vipul Shah.”
“I have always wanted to collaborate with him, as he is renowned for his professionalism and exceptional directing skills.”
On Monday it was announced that debutant Prem will be seen as the lead in the action-thriller series titled ‘Commando’ alongside actress Adah Sharma.
It also reunites Adah, Amit Sial, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Mukesh Chhabra in pivotal roles.
The series reunites Adah and Vipul Amrutlal Shah after their last successful venture of ‘The Kerala Story...
Confirming the same Vaibhav shared: “Commando is one of the most loved and much awaited show of our times and I am delighted to be a part of this project, and a significant factor in my decision to join was the opportunity to work with our esteemed director Vipul Shah.”
“I have always wanted to collaborate with him, as he is renowned for his professionalism and exceptional directing skills.”
On Monday it was announced that debutant Prem will be seen as the lead in the action-thriller series titled ‘Commando’ alongside actress Adah Sharma.
It also reunites Adah, Amit Sial, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Mukesh Chhabra in pivotal roles.
The series reunites Adah and Vipul Amrutlal Shah after their last successful venture of ‘The Kerala Story...
- 7/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
‘The Kerala Story’ maker Vipul Shah and his team are aiming to empower women, especially underprivileged ones by giving them commando training.
Talking about the same, he said: “Women are extremely strong but over the years, our society has taken their power. So any attempt made by anyone to give women their strength back should always be welcomed, encouraged and that is why we have decided to go and visit these tribal girls.
“These girls are very brave and they are learning self-defense techniques and preparing for the challenges ahead of them. We want to see how they learn, what they learn. I am looking forward to spending some time with them.”
‘The Kerala Story’ is produced, developed, and distributed by Sunshine Pictures which is owned by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. Adah Sharma leads the cast along with Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani and Siddhi Idnani.
The Kerala Story is bankrolled by Sunshine Pictures Private Limited,...
Talking about the same, he said: “Women are extremely strong but over the years, our society has taken their power. So any attempt made by anyone to give women their strength back should always be welcomed, encouraged and that is why we have decided to go and visit these tribal girls.
“These girls are very brave and they are learning self-defense techniques and preparing for the challenges ahead of them. We want to see how they learn, what they learn. I am looking forward to spending some time with them.”
‘The Kerala Story’ is produced, developed, and distributed by Sunshine Pictures which is owned by Vipul Amrutlal Shah. Adah Sharma leads the cast along with Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani and Siddhi Idnani.
The Kerala Story is bankrolled by Sunshine Pictures Private Limited,...
- 5/20/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 6 (Ians) Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri on Saturday told cast and crew of ‘The Kerala Story’ that their lives will not be the same as they “will receive unimaginable hate”.
Taking to Twitter, the filmmaker posted a note telling the team of ‘The Kerala Story’ about the “bad news.”
“Cinema And Indic Renniasance: The Kerala Story. I grew up listening to great filmmakers and cinema critics that the only purpose of art is to provoke people into questioning their own beliefs and biases. I also grew up listening that cinema reflects the reality of a society. I was told that cinema must destroy old Gods and create new Gods,” Vivek started the thread on Twitter.
“I have come to realise that in modern times, cinema has the power to do what media and politics can’t do. It can present uncomfortable reality, correct history, fight culture war and also become...
Taking to Twitter, the filmmaker posted a note telling the team of ‘The Kerala Story’ about the “bad news.”
“Cinema And Indic Renniasance: The Kerala Story. I grew up listening to great filmmakers and cinema critics that the only purpose of art is to provoke people into questioning their own beliefs and biases. I also grew up listening that cinema reflects the reality of a society. I was told that cinema must destroy old Gods and create new Gods,” Vivek started the thread on Twitter.
“I have come to realise that in modern times, cinema has the power to do what media and politics can’t do. It can present uncomfortable reality, correct history, fight culture war and also become...
- 5/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
ReviewThe Kerala Story, directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Shah, is essentially similar to the ‘brainwashing’ pill that its characters swallow to turn into zombies, and the dawn it desires is the zombie apocalypse.We know we have reached Kerala in The Kerala Story, directed by Sudipto Sen, when its lead character, Shalini Unnikrishnan (Adah Sharma), wears a white and gold saree and walks with a Kathakali dancer. It’s the tourist brochure version of Kerala that you will never see in a Malayalam film. But then, the outsider gaze is crucial for The Kerala Story and the message it wants to send to the Hindi-speaking audience – look, bhaiyo aur behno, the state you thought was ‘God’s own country’ is in the grip of the wrong god and the epidemic is spreading! Written by Sudipto Sen, Suryapal Singh, and Vipul Amrutlal Shah, The Kerala Story is a...
- 5/5/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Film director and producer Vipul Shah talked about his film ‘The Kerala Story’, in which actress Adah Sharma is playing the role of Fathima Ba, a Hindu Malayali nurse, who is among the 32,000 women who went missing from Kerala and were then recruited to the Isis (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) after being forced to convert to Islam.
As the story is based on true events, Vipul Amrutlal Shah said that it involved a lot of research, and it is an attempt to bring out the truth in front of everyone.
He said: “The film is an amalgamation of years of research and true stories which have never been dared to be told before, it will uncover many hidden truths that have been hidden for long. It will uncover the dangerous threat radicalisation poses to the women of our nation and will create awareness about this conspiracy being hatched against India.
As the story is based on true events, Vipul Amrutlal Shah said that it involved a lot of research, and it is an attempt to bring out the truth in front of everyone.
He said: “The film is an amalgamation of years of research and true stories which have never been dared to be told before, it will uncover many hidden truths that have been hidden for long. It will uncover the dangerous threat radicalisation poses to the women of our nation and will create awareness about this conspiracy being hatched against India.
- 4/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 17 (Ians) Director and producer Vipul Shah spoke about his show ‘Crimes Aaj Kal’ and what makes it different from other crime dramas. He also shared his experience working with Vikrant Massey.
He said: “‘Crimes Aaj Kal’ is very different from other crime shows because it targets youth and focuses on their issues and crimes. The show addresses the people who get influenced by social media, lose their path in the dark world of crime. It holds their perception and temperament and also the host is very vulnerable, coming in front of an audience as a brother and friend. The role of the host which is majorly different from other shows is what makes ‘Crimes Aaj Kal’ a unique concept.”
Vipul is known for directing movies like ‘Aankhen’, ‘Waqt: The Race Against Time’, ‘Namastey London’, ‘London Dreams’, ‘Action Replayy’, and many more.
About working with Vikrant, he said: “It...
He said: “‘Crimes Aaj Kal’ is very different from other crime shows because it targets youth and focuses on their issues and crimes. The show addresses the people who get influenced by social media, lose their path in the dark world of crime. It holds their perception and temperament and also the host is very vulnerable, coming in front of an audience as a brother and friend. The role of the host which is majorly different from other shows is what makes ‘Crimes Aaj Kal’ a unique concept.”
Vipul is known for directing movies like ‘Aankhen’, ‘Waqt: The Race Against Time’, ‘Namastey London’, ‘London Dreams’, ‘Action Replayy’, and many more.
About working with Vikrant, he said: “It...
- 4/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 29 (Ians) Known for her roles in ‘Hasee Toh Phasee’ and ‘Commando 3’, actress Adah Sharma has been roped in for the upcoming film ‘The Kerala Story’, written and directed by Sudipto Sen.
The actress shared that after listening to the story, she could not sleep for a few nights.
She said: “When the story was narrated to me it was so scary I didn’t sleep a few nights just thinking about it. I’m grateful that I got to be in a film like this, and got a chance to tell this heartbreaking story. “
Adah is playing the role of Fathima Ba, a Malayali nurse, who converts to Islam and joins the Islamic State. She is among the 32,000 women who went missing from Kerala and then turned into an Is terrorist.
On being chosen to play the lead role in the film, Adah added: “The Kerala Story...
The actress shared that after listening to the story, she could not sleep for a few nights.
She said: “When the story was narrated to me it was so scary I didn’t sleep a few nights just thinking about it. I’m grateful that I got to be in a film like this, and got a chance to tell this heartbreaking story. “
Adah is playing the role of Fathima Ba, a Malayali nurse, who converts to Islam and joins the Islamic State. She is among the 32,000 women who went missing from Kerala and then turned into an Is terrorist.
On being chosen to play the lead role in the film, Adah added: “The Kerala Story...
- 3/29/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
ControversyCommenting on the row, Congress leader Vd Satheesan called for a ban on the film on November 9. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeDays after a journalist from Tamil Nadu filed a petition against the makers of the controversal film The Kerala Story, the Kerala police has said that it will register a case against them. The teaser of the film, directed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Shah’s movie, was released on November 2. It claimed that 32,000 women from Kerala were forcibly converted and allegedly recruited to the terror outfit Isis. According to the makers, The Kerala Story is based on true incidents, despite the fact that such a high number of missing women has never been reported in Kerala. Speaking to Tnm, sources from Kerala police confirmed that the Thiruvananthapuram Commissioner is likely to file the Fir on Wednesday. “The complaint was forwarded from the office of the Chief Minister. Based on the complaint,...
- 11/9/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
CinemaThe teaser of ‘The Kerala Story’, helmed by filmmaker Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Shah, indicates that many women in Kerala are being forcibly converted and inducted into the Islamic State. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube Days after the release of its teaser on November 2, a petition has been filed against the makers of the controversial film The Kerala Story. In the petition filed on Saturday, November 5, addressed to Central Board of Film Certification (Cbfc) chairperson Prasoon Joshi, Tamil Nadu-based journalist Aravindakshan Br has requested the Board to place a ban on the film unless director Sudipto Sen and producer Vipul Amrutal Shah submit documents confirming the veracity of the information presented in the teaser. The contentious teaser, featuring actor Adah Sharma, indicates that many women in Kerala are being forcibly converted and inducted into the Islamic State. The actor who is seen wearing a hijab in the teaser says, “My...
- 11/7/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
A human tragedy that will shake you to your core, Vipul Amrutlal Shah is all set to bring audiences ‘The Kerala Story’ that unearths the happenings behind 32,000 ladies who went missing in the state of Kerala. Promising to be a very real, unbiased and true narrative of events that shook Kerala, the teaser of ‘The Kerala Story’ is both matter of fact and impactful in its approach.
Directed by Sudipto Sen under the supervision of Vipul Shah the film narrates a heart-breaking and shocking tale of women trafficking from God’s own country, manipulated by a terrorist outfit.
The simple yet hard-hitting teaser is a straight-to-camera account of one such victim who dreamt of becoming a nurse but was abducted from her home and is now jailed in Afghanistan as an Isis terrorist, played by Adah Sharma.
While most would shy away from the subject, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah was...
Directed by Sudipto Sen under the supervision of Vipul Shah the film narrates a heart-breaking and shocking tale of women trafficking from God’s own country, manipulated by a terrorist outfit.
The simple yet hard-hitting teaser is a straight-to-camera account of one such victim who dreamt of becoming a nurse but was abducted from her home and is now jailed in Afghanistan as an Isis terrorist, played by Adah Sharma.
While most would shy away from the subject, producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah was...
- 11/3/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
After working in Aparna Sen?s National Award-winning 15 Park Avenue, the actresses are gearing up to feature in a show that draws from real-life occurrences in hospitals. Interestingly, Vipul Shah wanted to take this subject on the silver screen but its interesting storyline made Vipul Shah opt for Television or Ott platform.
A source shares, ?Vipul Shah felt that the content was so relevant and interesting that it would not fit well in a two and a half hour film. Then he decided to create a show that could go either on the TV or on the Ott platform which would do justice to the subject?.?
After featuring in Aparna Sen?s National Award-winning 2005 directorial ?15 Park Avenue?, Shabana Azmi and Shefali Shah are reuniting for an interesting a medical-thriller which will be released most likely on the digital space. However, the platform is not yet decided.?
?Shefali is playing a...
A source shares, ?Vipul Shah felt that the content was so relevant and interesting that it would not fit well in a two and a half hour film. Then he decided to create a show that could go either on the TV or on the Ott platform which would do justice to the subject?.?
After featuring in Aparna Sen?s National Award-winning 2005 directorial ?15 Park Avenue?, Shabana Azmi and Shefali Shah are reuniting for an interesting a medical-thriller which will be released most likely on the digital space. However, the platform is not yet decided.?
?Shefali is playing a...
- 6/25/2019
- GlamSham
The talented director ?Mozez Singh who has created a niche of his own with his bold choices in direction and unconventional films in the past is all set for an interesting association with ace producer Vipul Shah. The dynamic duo are coming together for a digital series which is set in the world of medical scams and human drug testing.
The mind bending psychological thriller rooted in reality and inspired from one of the greatest catastrophes that India had to face will be written and directed by Mozez Singh and producer by Vipul Shah. The series will be a daring and risky story which would be co-written by Ishani Banerjee.
Mozez Singh was recently in the news for his short film ?Ab Meri Baari?, focusing on the power of voting and youth empowerment. The short film had got great acknowledgment for its exceptional concept and had also received support from director Karan Johar.
The mind bending psychological thriller rooted in reality and inspired from one of the greatest catastrophes that India had to face will be written and directed by Mozez Singh and producer by Vipul Shah. The series will be a daring and risky story which would be co-written by Ishani Banerjee.
Mozez Singh was recently in the news for his short film ?Ab Meri Baari?, focusing on the power of voting and youth empowerment. The short film had got great acknowledgment for its exceptional concept and had also received support from director Karan Johar.
- 4/27/2019
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Aditya Roy Kapur is upbeat about reuniting with his Aashiqui 2 director Mohit Suri for Malang. "I am very excited to reunite with him after Aashiqui 2. Recently, we were shooting in Goa. This time we are exploring a different genre of film... It is a romantic story with some interesting elements, and there is a twist. Mohit and I worked wonderfully in past as a team and hopefully this time also we will come up with something that our audience will love," Aditya told Ians.
The actor recently appeared in the multi-starrer Kalank where he shared screen space with Alia Bhatt. He is also working in Sadak 2 with her.
Aditya feels they know each other better now "not just as people but also as actors".
"She is very easy to hang out with. We know each other since even before we started working together and in fact,...
The actor recently appeared in the multi-starrer Kalank where he shared screen space with Alia Bhatt. He is also working in Sadak 2 with her.
Aditya feels they know each other better now "not just as people but also as actors".
"She is very easy to hang out with. We know each other since even before we started working together and in fact,...
- 4/27/2019
- GlamSham
Back in 2013, we saw the release of the film Commando that had Vidyut Jammwal in the lead role. Later in 2017, Commando 2 hit screens starring Vidyut yet again. Now we hear that Vipul Shah who produced the previous two films has roped in Vidyut for the third instalment of the film. If thatRead More
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- 4/29/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Arjun Kapoor – Parineeti Chopra starrer Namaste England says Namaste Punjab for their next schedule!
Vipul Shah's Namaste England starring Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra has begun its shooting in Patiala, Punjab. The sequel to Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif starrer Namastey London titled Namaste England started its shoot recently. The cast and crew have now moved to Punjab for the next schedule of the film.
Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to share the same with a picture of her boys Arjun Kapoor and director Vipul Shah. She said, "Punjab ke khet, London ki galiyaan!!!! Happy shooting Namaste England with my boyss!! @arjunkapoor #VipulAmrutlalShah #NamasteEngland".
Arjun Kapoor also shared a short video from Punjab wherein he is seen riding a Bullet. The actor captioned the post saying, "When u try n look cool but end up looking like a fool!!! #namasteengland
Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra will be seen collaborating for the second time after Arjun’s debut film Ishaqzaade.
Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s...
Parineeti Chopra took to Instagram to share the same with a picture of her boys Arjun Kapoor and director Vipul Shah. She said, "Punjab ke khet, London ki galiyaan!!!! Happy shooting Namaste England with my boyss!! @arjunkapoor #VipulAmrutlalShah #NamasteEngland".
Arjun Kapoor also shared a short video from Punjab wherein he is seen riding a Bullet. The actor captioned the post saying, "When u try n look cool but end up looking like a fool!!! #namasteengland
Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra will be seen collaborating for the second time after Arjun’s debut film Ishaqzaade.
Vipul Amrutlal Shah’s...
- 3/22/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Arjun Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra kick-started shooting Vipul Shah’s Namaste England in the heartland of Amritsar. Arjun and Parineeti were recently shooting for a wedding scene and party scene. Parineeti shared a boomerang video from the sets of the film where she and Arjun were dancing with a bunch of backup dancers. In another set of videos, it seemed like they were prepping for a wedding scene. She was dressed in a beautiful lehenga and getting henna applied on her hand. Arjun, on the other hand, was seen in a black pathani while goofing around the sets.
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- 3/16/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Arjun Kapoor has many projects in the pipeline and one of them is Vipul Shah's Namastey England. The actor, who is currently shooting for Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, posted a picture from his prep for Vipul Shah's Namastey England. This marks Arjun Kapoor's first association with filmmaker Vipul Shah and the picture suggests that the actor is contemplating if he should prep or deliver a spontaneous performance. While director Vipul Shah's time is already consumed in the preproduction process of the movie.
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- 2/8/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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