Historical Film News - Latest Updates & Headlines

Randeep Hooda recalls suffering knee injury during Swatantrya Veer Savarkar shoot

Mumbai, March 23: It was not easy for Randeep Hooda to work on his film 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar', which clocked a year on Saturday. During the film's preparation, he suffered a major horse-riding injury. Despite the challenges, he went on to complete the film, shooting intense sequences with knee braces on.

Divya Dutta says the industry is still male-dominated, with equality still far off

Mumbai, March 21: In a candid conversation, actress Divya Dutta opened up about the ongoing gender disparity in the entertainment industry. She believes that despite progress, the industry remains male-dominated, and there's still a long road ahead to achieve true equality.

Telugu version of ' Chhaava' to release in over 550 screens in Telugu states

Chennai, Mar 6: Buoyed by the emphatic success of its Hindi version, the makers of the historical war film 'Chhaava' are now all set to release the Telugu version of the film in over 550 screens in the Telugu states.

French-Iranian filmmaker Emily Atef to direct film on last empress of Iran Farah Pahlavi

Washington, February 28: French-Iranian filmmaker Emily Atef, who is known for projects like '3 Days in Quiberon', 'More Than Ever', has been tapped in to direct an untitled feature film project centered on the life of Farah Pahlavi, the last Empress of Iran, who was married to the late Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi for 20 years before he died in exile in Egypt in 1980, reported Deadline.

Not just film but a tribute to our historical traditions: Chhattisgarh CM declares 'Chhava' tax-free in state

Raipur, February 27: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced that the Hindi film 'Chhava' will be tax-free in Chhattisgarh, enabling more people to experience the inspiring saga of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Randeep Hooda pays tribute to Veer Savarkar on his death anniversary, calls him a pioneering figure

Mumbai, February 26: Actor-director Randeep Hooda remembered freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar on his death anniversary.

Viineet Kumar Siingh recalls sustaining a major injury on sets of 'Chhaava'

Mumbai, Feb 21: Actor Viineet Kumar Siingh recently shared the harrowing experience of sustaining a major injury while filming the battle sequence for the film "Chhaava."

Rishab Shetty's first look as Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in 'The Pride of Bharat' unveiled

Mumbai, February 19: As India celebrates the 395th birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the makers of the upcoming historical film 'The Pride of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj' have unveiled its first poster.

MP Govt makes Hindi film 'Chhaava' tax-free

Bhopal, Feb 19: Newly released Hindi movie 'Chhaava', which is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, will be tax-free in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday. The Chief Minister made this announcement addressing a programme organised to mark the occasion of birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Bhopal, stating that, films depicting stories of great heroes should be made tax-free.

Vicky Kaushal pays respect at the Raigad Fort on Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti

Mumbai, Feb 19: Vicky Kaushal has been receiving a lot of praise for his portrayal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in the historical action drama "Chhaava." Recently, the 'Sam Bahadur' actor paid his maiden visit to the iconic Raigad Fort on the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

You have to think of self-censorship: Vikramaditya Motwane on controversies surrounding historical films

New Delhi, February 18: Acclaimed filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane recently shared his insights on the challenges of creating historical films in India, where controversy and self-censorship often come into play.

Allu Arjun's brother Allu Sirish calls 'Chhaava' a “mind-blowing film”

Chennai, Feb 17: Actor Allu Sirish, who is also the brother of well-known Telugu star Allu Arjun, has showered praises on director Laxman Utekar's historical, 'Chhaava', calling it a 'mind-blowing film'.

Rashmika, Vicky seek blessings at Shirdi ahead of 'Chhaava' release

Mumbai, Feb 12: As their film “Chhaava” is all set to release on February 14, actress Rashmika Mandanna and actor Vicky Kaushal seeked divine blessings at Sai Baba's shrine in Shirdi.

Vicky Kaushal offers prayers at Grishneshwar Temple in Aurangabad

Aurangabad, February 6: Bollywood star Vicky Kaushal on Thursday morning paid a visit to the Grishneshwar Temple in Aurangabad.

Bobby Deol's look in Hari Hara Veera Mallu Released

Chennai, Jan 27: The makers of the period film, ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’, featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, on Monday unveiled Bollywood star Bobby Deol’s look in the film as part of the actor’s birthday celebrations.

First Single 'Maata Vinali' from Pawan Kalyan-starrer 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' released

Chennai, Jan 17: The unit of directors Jyothi Krishna and Krish Jagarlamudi’s ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’, featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, has now released the much-anticipated first single from the film.

Pratik Gandhi, Patralekhaa's 'Phule' to be released in April

Mumbai, January 3: The release date for Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa-starrer 'Phule' has been announced.