Parineeta to re-release in theatres on its 20th anniversary
Vidya Balan and Saif Ali Khan-starrer 2005 hit Parineeta, which was adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s iconic 1914 Bengali novel by late Pradeep Sarkar, is all set to re-release on its 20th anniversary on August 29. PVR INOX and Vinod Chopra Films announced on Wednesday that the restored version of the film will be screened in theatres across India. Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who produced the film and recently directed the much-loved ‘12th Fail’, said the film holds a special place in his heart. Vidya Balan, who made her Bollywood debut with the movie, said the film’s re-release was an emotional moment for her. (PTI)
Jeremy Renner to return for Hawkeye 2, other Marvel projects
Hollywood star Jeremy Renner, who had a tragic snow plough accident in 2023, said he’s ready to reprise his role of the bow-wielding Avenger, Hawkeye as his body is “getting ready.” The star broke 38 bones in his body and sustained a collapsed lung and lacerated liver after being crushed by his snowcat in January 2023. Renner added that he’s open to whatever Marvel has planned, whether that be a second season of the “Hawkeye” Disney+ series or an MCU blockbuster. “I’m always happy to be in that world, man. I love all those guys, I love the character,” Renner said during a recent interview with Empire. “I’m sure we’ll end up doing Season 2 (of Hawkeye), and do other things. And I’m happy to do it. My body’s getting ready for something like that. I don’t know if anybody wants to see me in tights, but my body will look good in the tights,” he added. He added that he’s recovered “more than 150%” from his near-fatal snowmobile accident in 2023, and is ready for the stunt work required for a Marvel vehicle. (IANS)
My Best Friend’s Wedding sequel in the works
A sequel to popular romantic comedy My Best Friend’s Wedding, starring Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney, is in development with Past Lives and Materialists director Celine Song attached to pen the script. According to Collider, while the project is still in very early stage at Sony Pictures, the studio has tapped Song as its screenwriter. A director is yet to be announced for the project but Song as a writer comes with a lot of prestige. She turned to direction after a career as a playwright and earned global acclaim with her debut film Past Lives. Song followed the success of her first film with the recently released romantic drama Materialists. She is also developing an e-sport drama series titled Damages for HBO. (PTI)
Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi’s Param Sundari to release on August 29
The makers of Param Sundari on Wednesday unveiled the motion poster of the upcoming film and announced that the cross cultural romance movie will hit the big screen on August 29. Janhvi, Sidharth and Maddock in a collaborative post on Instagram unveiled the motion poster featuring the two stars. In the poster, Sidharth is seen looking handsome in a shirt paired with jeans along with a bag on his shoulder. The actress looks every inch an Indian beauty as she does a classical dance form dressed in a saree. In the motion poster the two can be seen crossing paths. The motion poster concludes with: “In cinemas worldwide. 29th August 2025. A Maddock Films Production.” It also mentioned that its first song Pardesiya will be out on Wednesday. The film was earlier scheduled to release in July 25. (IANS)