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Border 2: Sunny Deol’s war drama Border 2 has emerged as one of the biggest box office successes of 2026. However, despite its strong worldwide numbers, industry experts believe the film may have lost a significant chunk of potential revenue due to its non-release in Gulf countries. In an exclusive interaction with TV9 English, Suniel Wadhwa, Co-Founder and Director of Karmic Films, explained why the Gulf region can no longer be treated as a secondary overseas market for Indian cinema. “The Gulf countries have become a structurally critical overseas market for Indian cinema, not a peripheral one,” he said, placing Border 2’s situation in sharp perspective. Border 2 ban in Gulf countries: Does it affect the business? Using Gadar 2 as a benchmark, Wadhwa pointed out that the Gulf contributed nearly 17 per cent of its total overseas earnings, translating to about $1.32 million. “At current exchange rates, Border 2’s non-release in the Gulf likely resulted in a direct...
Border 2 review: There’s something stubbornly powerful about nostalgia in cinema. No amount of digital wizardry can replace the emotional punch of a tune you grew up with or a face that once defined heroism. Border 2 understands this instinctively. It leans into memory with open arms, resurrecting the spirit of a much-loved 1997 war epic while dressing it in glossier production values and a broader canvas. The gamble mostly pays off, even if the film occasionally misconstrues scale for significance. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film revisits the 1971 Indo-Pak war, not to reinvent the genre, but to reinforce it. Chest-thumping dialogue, swelling background score, tearful goodbyes and battlefield camaraderie are all present and accounted for. If you’re allergic to sentiment, this won’t change your mind. If you’re receptive to it, you’ll likely find yourself swept along. Scroll down to read the full review of Border 2! Border 2 review The narrative follows three young officers...
Mumbai: With O’Romeo gearing up for its theatrical release on February 13, Shahid Kapoor is back in familiar creative territory. The actor is reuniting with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj nearly a decade after their last collaboration, and the excitement is evident. In a candid chat with TV9, Shahid reflected on his journey, his relationship with complex characters, and watching his younger brother Ishaan Khatter carve his own path. Shahid Kapoor talks about choosing intense roles Shahid, who has long gravitated towards layered and morally grey roles, made it clear that complexity has never intimidated him. “I was doing grey characters as far back as 2009. Kaminey, Haider, Udta Punjab – all of them have had me playing complex characters and I never had issues with that,” he said. When asked whether such demanding roles take an emotional toll, Shahid offered a sharp, no-nonsense perspective. “The most heaviness and pain come from your most intimate relationships in life, and the...
Mumbai: With O’Romeo lined up for a Valentine’s Day weekend release, Shahid Kapoor is enjoying a moment of professional momentum and personal pride. In an exclusive conversation with TV9, the Jab We Met actor spoke about watching his younger brother Ishaan Khatter come into his own. Shahid Kapoor praises brother Ishaan Khatter Asked about Ishaan’s journey and the Oscar buzz around Homebound, Shahid didn’t hold back his admiration. “I feel proud. As an artiste, he has been honest, trying to choose films that might not be typical mainstream but they help him grow as an actor and tell strong stories. I think that’s brave and smart of him,” Shahid said. He added that Ishaan has been closely connected to his own career from the very start. “He has been part of my journey, observing things from the side. He’d drop by when I was shooting. He was a clapper boy in Udta Punjab. We have so many photographs together. It’s lovely to see him now in front of the camera, carving...
Happy Patel review: There’s a brand of comic recklessness that Hindi cinema has largely abandoned in favour of safe punchlines and recycled tropes. Happy Patel: Khatarnaak Jasoos isn’t interested in playing safe. Directed by Vir Das in his first outing behind the camera and produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film leans into absurdity with confidence. It stumbles at times, yes, but it also dares to be strange, self-aware and oddly sincere. Despite its indulgence in over-the-top farce, Happy Patel remains a wild plunge into gleeful chaos. It may not touch the cult stature of Delhi Belly, but its comic ambition clearly runs on the same wavelength. This is fearless, offbeat humour that refuses to dilute its madness. Descriptions of the film as absurd, spoofy and outrageously unrestrained ring true, as it leans into its delirious tone and sees it through without hesitation. Happy Patel plot The story opens with a chaotic chase sequence involving Panjor’s feared don Jimmy (Aamir...
Disha Patani-Talwiinder dating rumours: Speculation around Disha Patani’s love life has returned to centre stage after a viral video from Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben’s wedding set social media buzzing. While the Udaipur ceremony celebrated the newlyweds, the spotlight quietly shifted to two rumoured couples spotted at the festivities. One of them involved Disha and a mystery man whose identity has now sparked intense curiosity online. Is Disha Patani dating Talwiinder? Footage from the destination wedding shows Disha laughing with guests, visibly comfortable as she holds on to the arm of the man beside her. That brief moment was enough to send fans into a frenzy. Internet sleuths quickly identified the man as Punjabi singer Talwiinder, whose face had remained hidden from the public until now. The clip gained traction not just because of Disha, but because it seemingly marked the first clear reveal of the singer’s face. Talwiinder, known for keeping his identity under wraps with...
Karan Aujla affair controversy: Fresh controversy has erupted around Punjabi hitmaker Karan Aujla after a Canada-based musician accused him of infidelity and of keeping his marriage hidden during an alleged relationship. The claims surfaced through a series of social media posts that have since gained traction across platforms. The musician, who goes by the handle msgorimusic on Instagram and is part of the Twin Rap Duo Nyx & Nym, alleged that she was in a “private” relationship with the 28-year-old singer without knowing he was married. She further claimed that once the matter came to light, she was “silenced and publicly shamed,” adding that Aujla’s team attempted to control the narrative. What are the accusations against Karan Aujla? A screenshot of her statement, widely shared on Reddit, quotes her saying: “I work in Hollywood film and was silenced and publicly shamed after a private relationship with Karan Aujla, which I entered without knowing he was married....
Toxic teaser controversy: The teaser of Toxic , starring Yash , has landed in controversy days after its high-profile release. Unveiled on the actor’s 40th birthday on January 8, the teaser has drawn objections from the Women’s Wing of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has now approached the Karnataka State Women’s Commission seeking action. According to the complaint, the teaser features visuals described as “obscene and explicit,” with the party arguing that such imagery harms the social well-being of women and children. The representation also claims the teaser undermines the cultural values associated with Kannada cinema and public morality. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic has been positioned as a dark, stylised project, but the women’s wing insists the imagery crosses acceptable limits. Sanjjanaa Galrani reacts to Toxic controversy Amid the growing debate, actor Sanjjanaa Galrani weighed in on the issue in an exclusive interaction with TV9 English. Sharing her...
Yash Toxic teaser: Controversy has erupted around the teaser of Toxic , the upcoming Kannada film starring Yash , days after its high-profile release. The teaser, unveiled on the actor’s 40th birthday on January 8, has now drawn objections from the Women’s Wing of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which has formally approached the Karnataka State Women’s Commission seeking action. According to the complaint, the teaser contains visuals described as “obscene and explicit,” with the party arguing that such content harms the social well-being of women and children. AAP women’s wing seeks censor action over Toxic teaser The representation also claims that the teaser undermines the cultural values associated with Kannada cinema and public morality. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic has been positioned as a dark, stylised project, but the women’s wing insists that the imagery crosses acceptable limits. In its appeal, the AAP women’s wing urged the Commission to recommend that the...
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