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Sizzling Samachar: ‘Pintu Ki Pappi’ pushes the date but keeps the Buzz alive; Madhur Bhandarkar’s next: A scandalous deep dive into Bollywood Wives

Sizzling Samachar of the Day - 22nd January 2025

Sizzling Samachar: ‘Pintu Ki Pappi’ pushes the date but keeps the Buzz alive; Madhur Bhandarkar’s next: A scandalous deep dive into Bollywood Wives

Sizzling Samachar of the Day 

Last Updated: 10.15 PM, Jan 22, 2025

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Welcome to another episode of Sizzling Samachar, I'm your host Nikhil Kumar. News from Bollywood up next.

‘Pintu Ki Pappi’ pushes the date but keeps the Buzz alive

Mythri Movie Makers’ rom-com Pintu Ki Pappi has decided to play hard-to-get, shifting its release from February 21 to March 21, 2025. The move, a strategic call to maximize audience reach, comes with a fresh poster flaunting the new date. Directed by Shiv Hare and starring newcomers Shushant, Jaanya Joshi, and Vidhii, the trailer has already charmed cinephiles with promises of humor, drama, and heartwarming feels. Featuring a stellar supporting cast, including Vijay Raaz and Ganesh Acharya, this quirky entertainer guarantees wholesome fun. Expect a delightful dose of laughter, drama, and cinematic charm when it finally lands in March!

Madhur Bhandarkar’s next: A scandalous deep dive into Bollywood Wives

Bollywood’s favourite truth-teller, Madhur Bhandarkar, is back with Wives of Bollywood, a fiery exposé set to spill secrets hotter than chai. Bhandarkar, the mastermind behind Page 3, promises a “hard-hitting” narrative showcasing the emotional rollercoaster and controversies surrounding Bollywood’s elite wives. Describing it as “Page 3 on steroids,” he’s written eleven drafts to perfect this explosive project. While casting remains under wraps, Bhandarkar assures us that content, not budget, will steal the spotlight. Forget Netflix’s Fabulous Lives—this film isn’t here for glossy drama but to make socialites squirm. Ready for another dose of his unapologetic storytelling? Stay tuned!

From McDreamy to Ghostface: Joel McHale joins ‘Scream 7’

After Melissa Barrera’s controversial exit and Jenna Ortega’s departure, Scream 7 is rebooting big-time, bringing back Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott and even adding Joel McHale to the chaos. McHale is stepping in as Sidney’s husband, Mark Evans, replacing Patrick Dempsey’s Mark Kincaid, sparking theories about whether Sidney switched Marks or if the franchise rewrote history. With Courteney Cox and Kevin Williamson also returning, McHale’s role could swing from early victim to Ghostface contender. While fans may miss Dempsey, McHale’s sharp wit promises fresh chills. Catch up on Scream VI, now streaming on Paramount+, before the franchise gets sliced anew!

Ryan Gosling's ‘Star Wars’ leap: The force is strong with this one

Ryan Gosling might be swapping his "Hey girl" vibes for lightsaber duels as he’s in talks to star in Shawn Levy’s hush-hush Star Wars project. If signed, this standalone film could zoom ahead of Daisy Ridley’s Rey-centric comeback. Levy, fresh off the Deadpool 3 success, aims to blend Force-fueled power with whimsical wish fulfillment. Co-written with Jonathan Tropper, the movie promises a galaxy far, far away unlinked to the Skywalker saga. With no release date yet, it’s still out of hyperspace. Meanwhile, The Mandalorian movie hits screens in May 2026. Until then, binge previous adventures on Disney+!

Sydney Sweeney faces the ‘Red Death’: A Poe-tastic comeback!

Sydney Sweeney is trading high school drama for Gothic chills as she eyes the lead in A24’s bold new spin on Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death. Promising a darkly comedic twist, this reimagining is helmed by playwright-turned-director Charlie Polinger, known for The Plague. Poe’s original tale of a doomed aristocratic ball amid a deadly plague gets a modern shake-up, though details are tightly guarded. With Sweeney juggling thrillers like The Housemaid and HBO’s Euphoria Season 3, she’s Hollywood’s busiest scream queen. Filming begins later this year—stay tuned for more haunting updates!

Guy Ritchie’s ‘Wife & Dog’ packs a starry aristocratic punch

Guy Ritchie’s latest film, Wife & Dog, is gathering a dazzling cast, now including Shōgun star Cosmo Jarvis alongside Benedict Cumberbatch, Rosamund Pike, and Anthony Hopkins. Jarvis will play Hopkins’ son and Pike’s brother, firmly rooted in a posh British family. Set to explore the glam and drama of British aristocracy, this film echoes Ritchie’s stylish The Gentlemen. While plot details remain hush-hush, shooting begins in February 2025, aiming for a 2026 release. With Ritchie juggling multiple projects, including In the Grey and a Tom Hardy-starring series, Wife & Dog promises to be another classy, chaotic adventure. Stay tuned!

Sam Raimi and Dylan O'Brien team up for a chilling survival thriller

Horror maestro Sam Raimi is back in spine-chilling form with Send Help, starring Dylan O’Brien and Rachel McAdams. The gripping thriller follows two plane crash survivors stranded on a remote island, battling the elements—and maybe each other—to stay alive. Raimi, known for Evil Dead and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, blends survival drama with nail-biting suspense. O’Brien’s recent turn as Dan Aykroyd in Saturday Night and McAdams’ Marvel ventures make them a dynamic duo for Raimi’s eerie sandbox. Produced by 20th Century Studios, Send Help promises a tense ride, though a release date is still under wraps.

Netflix's 'The Lincoln Lawyer' is back in session for Season 4

Mickey Haller fans, rejoice! Netflix has renewed The Lincoln Lawyer for Season 4, set to start filming in Los Angeles this February. This 10-episode season draws from Michael Connelly's sixth novel, The Law of Innocence, where Mickey lands in hot water—literally—after a dead body turns up in his car trunk. Manuel Garcia-Rulfo returns as Mickey, with Becki Newton, Jazz Raycole, Angus Sampson, and Neve Campbell reprising their roles. Campbell, notably absent in Season 3, will appear in all episodes this time. With Season 3 scoring a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, expectations for this courtroom drama are sky-high!

Harlan Coben’s 'Run Away' finds starry ensemble for Netflix adaptation

Mystery maestro Harlan Coben is teaming up with Netflix once again, this time adapting his 2019 thriller Run Away. The series boasts a stellar cast, including Minnie Driver, James Nesbitt, Ruth Jones, and Alfred Enoch. Packed with suspense and twists, Run Away promises to deliver another binge-worthy hit for fans of Coben’s nail-biting dramas like The Stranger and Safe. With nine adaptations already under their belt, Netflix seems committed to turning Coben's page-turners into must-watch TV. Let the suspense begin!

Well that's all for this episode, until the next one it's your host Nikhil Kumar signing out.

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- Written by Apurva Dutta

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