Troops assemble at NDA, for the third schedule

The third schedule of Border 2 has kicked off at the National Defence Academy in Pune, uniting stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty for a film that celebrates valour and sacrifice. Sunny took to his social media handle and wrote, “When all ‘Forces’ Come together!” Diljit, who recently joined the shoot, dropped a light-hearted BTS reel on Instagram with the caption, “Border 2 ke set se sandese aate hai,” giving fans a humorous peek into life on set with his signature Punjabi charm. The film is helmed by Anurag Singh, who previously directed Akshay Kumar-led Kesari in 2019. The movie is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, Krishan Kumar, and JP Dutta. Touted as a monumental tale of patriotism, Border 2 aims to honour the indomitable spirit of India’s armed forces while continuing the legacy of the 1997 classic, Border.

Back to black magic

(From left) Ajay Devgn and Jyotika in Shaitaan

Ajay Devgn’s film Shaitaan (2024) is reportedly set to be developed into a franchise following its box office success. The buzz is that Shaitaan 2 is scheduled for production in 2026, with Vikas Bahl returning as director on the horror drama . We have learnt that the sequel will explore new facets of black magic and shift its setting to Konkan, a region in Maharashtra where there are several local folklore, and superstitious beliefs to explore. Aamil Keeyan Khan, who wrote the first part, is said to be developing the sequel since last year and has nearly finished scripting it. Ajay is expected to start shooting for the film after Drishyam 3 and Golmaal 5, solidifying his position as the king of franchise films. He also has upcoming sequels, including Son of Sardaar 2, De De Pyaar De 2, and Dhamaal 4.