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SCOOP: Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar team up for third mega project; actor emerges as Dharma Productions’ Gen-Z poster boy

Kartik Aaryan is all set to win over the audience with his Christmas 2025 release, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri produced by Karan Johar. Even before the release, the Gen-Z hero has started shooting for another Karan Johar production, Naagzilla. And now, our reliable sources have confirmed that Kartik and Karan are set to clock a hat-trick, establishing a new-age partnership like never before. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Kartik has already given Karan Johar the green light for another film, the details of which are being closely guarded. Within Dharma, he’s now being positioned as the banner’s new poster boy, rapidly scaling up by fronting multiple big-ticket projects. Karan is convinced that Kartik is among the most bankable heroes in the country right now and is staking huge box-office hopes on Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri and Naagzilla as major money-spinners at the ticket windows.”The third film of Kartik and Karan will be genre-defining for Indian Cinema, and it is something that has been developed from scratch by the duo together. “It’s an ambitious project, and will go on floors in August 2026, right after the release of Naagzilla.”More details will be announced by the makers in due course. Also Read: Kartik Aaryan cuts three cakes at birthday event as Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri teaser releases; Ananya Panday joins!.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar Part 1 expected to be 3 hours 32 minutes long; will be Bollywood’s LONGEST film since Jodhaa Akbar

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront in delivering breaking news about the much-awaited film, Dhurandhar. We were the first to announce that the Ranveer Singh-starrer is a two-part saga; this news created a stir in the industry. Prior to this newsbreak, we informed readers that Dhurandhar is expected to last 3 hours. Bollywood Hungama has now learned that the run time of the first part of Dhurandhar is longer than expected. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Dhurandhar Part 1’s length is said to be around 3 hours and 32 minutes. The final run time has been kept under wraps. But it’s expected to be close to 3 ½ hours long. The process of acquiring the censor certificate has begun. Once the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passes the film in a few days from now, the exact run time will be known.”An insider told Bollywood Hungama, “Dhurandhar tells a vast story and hence the lengthy run time. Director Aditya Dhar is an expert storyteller. Look at Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) or his productions like Article 370 (2024), Dhoom Dhaam (2025) and the recently-released Baramulla (2025). He always ensures that there’s a lot happening in his films and that the goings-on don’t feel stretched. Dhurandhar’s storytelling will be on the same lines. There would be so much happening that the audience would be gripped from start to finish.”If Dhurandhar indeed has a run time of 3 hours and 32 minutes, it’ll be Bollywood’s longest film since Jodhaa Akbar (2008). The Hrithik Roshan-Aishwarya Rai Bachchan starrer was 3 hours and 34 minutes long. In the last 25 years, there have been 24 Hindi films with a run time of more than 3 hours. Dhurandhar is the sixth longest Bollywood film since 2000 after LOC Kargil (2003; 4 hours and 7 minutes), Lagaan (2001; 3 hours and 44 minutes), Salaam-E-Ishq (2007; 3 hours and 36 minutes), Mohabbatein (2000; 3 hours and 35 minutes) and Jodhaa Akbar (2008; 3 hours and 34 minutes). The 3 hours plus Hindi films in the last 25 years (arranged in the order of their release): 1. Mohabbatein (2000) 3 hours and 35 minutes 2. Lagaan (2001) 3 hours and 44 minutes 3. Gadar Ek Prem Katha (2001) 3 hours and 6 minutes 4. Dil Chahta Hai (2001) 3 hours and 4 minutes 5. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001) 3 hours and 30 minutes 6. Devdas (2002) 3 hours and 4 minutes 7. The Hero: Love Story Of A Spy (2003) 3 hours and 3 minutes 8. LOC Kargil (2003) 4 hours and 7 minutes 9. Lakshya (2004) 3 hours and 5 minutes 10. Veer-Zaara (2004) 3 hours and 12 minutes 11. Swades (2004) 3 hours and 15 minutes 12. Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyo (2004) 3 hours and 6 minutes 13. Bose: The Forgotten Hero (2005) 3 hours and 28 minutes 14. Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006) 3 hours and 12 minutes 15. Salaam-E-Ishq (2007) 3 hours and 36 minutes 16. Jodhaa Akbar (2008) 3 hours and 34 minutes 17. Ghajini (2008) 3 hours and 4 minutes 18. What’s Your Raashee? (2009) 3 hours and 20 minutes 19. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) 3 hours and 8 minutes 20. M S Dhoni The Untold Story (2016) 3 hours and 10 minutes 21. Animal (2023) 3 hours and 23 minutes 22. Maidaan (2024) 3 hours and 1 minute 23. The Bengal Files (2025) 3 hours and 25 minutes 24. Dhurandhar (2025) 3 hours and 32 minutes (expected)Also Read: Dhurandhar: Massive public demand pushes early release of ‘Ishq Jalakar Karvaan’.

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Panthers top Loyola in invitational

PALM DESERT, Calif. Leon Bond III’s 20 points helped Northern Iowa defeat Loyola Chicago 72-51 on Tuesday. Bond shot 7 of 11 from the field and went 5 for 7 from the line for the Panthers (6-0). Tristan Smith scored 12 points while going 4 of 6 and 3 of 6 from the free-throw [.].