MEGA EXCLUSIVE: T-Series bags music rights to BOTH parts of Ramayana for Rs. 75 crores in an advance deal

The buzz surrounding Ramayana continues to grow each passing week. Recently, the film made headlines after Sony Pictures came on board to handle the global distribution of the epic outside India. Bollywood Hungama has now exclusively learnt that another entertainment giant has joined the much-awaited project – T-Series.

According to sources, several leading music labels were in the race to acquire the coveted audio rights. However, T-Series ultimately managed to seal the deal with their offer.

A close associate at T-Series confirmed to Bollywood Hungama, “T-Series has acquired the music rights of Ramayana. Bhushan Kumar and the senior leadership at T-Series are supremely confident about the potential of the film’s soundtrack.”

The associate further revealed, “As part of the arrangement, T-Series has paid an advance of Rs. 75 crores for the music rights. The amount covers the music of both parts of Ramayana.”

However, the associate clarified that the Rs. 75 crore payment is part of a refundable advance arrangement.

The deal ranks among the biggest music-rights agreements struck by an Indian music company. It not only reinforces T-Series’ dominance in the music business but also further raises expectations from the soundtrack of Ramayana, one of the most eagerly awaited cinematic spectacles of the year.

Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. It is directed by Nitesh Tiwari of Dangal (2016) fame and produced by Namit Malhotra. The music is composed by A R Rahman and Hans Zimmer. It's a two-part saga with the first part releasing on Diwali 2026. As for the second part, it'll arrive on the big screen on Diwali 2027.

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Namit Malhotra announces Ramayana trailer launch date and time; unveiling set for July 30 at 4:15 am IST

The wait for one of Indian cinema's most anticipated films is set to enter its next chapter as producer Namit Malhotra has officially announced the launch date and time for the trailer of Ramayana. Taking to social media, Malhotra shared a new announcement poster confirming that the film's trailer will be unveiled worldwide on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 4:15 AM IST.

The announcement has generated excitement among fans who have been eagerly awaiting a glimpse of the ambitious mythological epic. The poster shared by Namit Malhotra carried a message that highlighted the significance of the chosen timing. It read, "At the auspicious Brahma Muhurat, we welcome The Dawn Of Ramayana with our trailer on 30th July 2026 Thursday at 4:15 am IST Worldwide." By choosing the Brahma Muhurat—a time traditionally considered sacred and spiritually significant in Hindu culture—for the trailer launch, the makers have added a symbolic touch to the unveiling. The phrase “The Dawn Of Ramayana” further hints at the beginning of the film's promotional journey while reflecting the spiritual essence associated with the epic.

 

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The announcement comes after months of anticipation surrounding the project, with audiences looking forward to witnessing the makers' vision of one of India's most revered epics on the big screen. While the latest update does not reveal any new footage, it confirms that the first full look at the film will be available in just a matter of days. As the countdown begins, fans across the globe are preparing to witness the trailer premiere simultaneously, marking a major milestone in the film's promotional campaign. With the trailer set to debut worldwide at the auspicious hour of 4:15 AM IST on July 30, expectations are high for what promises to be one of the biggest cinematic events of the year. Also Read : Ramayana, Avengers: Doomsday trailers to be attached to Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Indian cinemas

Ramayana, Avengers: Doomsday trailers to be attached to Spider-Man: Brand New Day in Indian cinemas

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is gearing up for its theatrical release in India on July 30, and trade analyst Taran Adarsh has shared an update that is likely to excite both Marvel and Indian cinema fans. According to Adarsh, moviegoers will get to watch the theatrical trailers of Avengers: Doomsday and the latest trailer of Ramayana before the film begins in cinemas.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Adarsh wrote, "'SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY' ALL SET FOR A RECORD-SMASHING START – 'RAMAYANA', 'AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY' TRAILERS ATTACHED... #SpiderManBrandNewDay is all set for a massive opening in #India… And here's an #Xclusiv update."

He further added, "Moviegoers watching #SpiderManBrandNewDay in cinemas [from 30 July 2026] are in for an added treat... The theatrical trailers of #AvengersDoomsday and the much-awaited latest trailer of #Ramayana will play before the film begins." Advance bookings indicate strong response Adarsh also highlighted the strong pre-release buzz surrounding the upcoming Marvel film. He claimed that early ticket sales suggest the film could register one of the biggest openings for a Hollywood release in India.

"Meanwhile, the buzz surrounding #SpiderManBrandNewDay is phenomenal... If advance bookings are any indication, the new #SpiderMan film is poised to register one of the biggest openings ever in #India," he wrote. What to expect from Spider-Man: Brand New Day The upcoming film picks up four years after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, where Peter Parker sacrificed his identity by asking Doctor Strange to erase the world's memory of him. The decision left Peter completely alone after the death of Aunt May, while MJ and Ned no longer remembered him.

In Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Peter continues protecting New York City as Spider-Man while living an isolated life. The story will also explore changes in his powers, prompting him to seek help from Bruce Banner, played by Mark Ruffalo.

The film also features Jon Bernthal returning as Frank Castle/The Punisher, Michael Mando reprising Scorpion, and Sadie Sink in a closely guarded role. Fans can also expect Peter and MJ's paths to cross once again, despite her having no memory of him.

With the latest Ramayana trailer and Avengers: Doomsday preview set to play before the feature presentation, Indian audiences can look forward to an eventful theatrical experience when Spider-Man: Brand New Day releases on July 30.

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Kangana Ranaut calls Gen Z “Generation Gutter” days after NEET protest, questions their upbringing: “So jarring and crass all at once”

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has sparked fresh controversy over her comments on Gen Z protesters who recently participated in demonstrations at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and several other cities. Reacting to videos and social media posts from the protests, Kangana criticised the language used by some protesters and made several remarks that have drawn attention online.

The actor described the protesters' content as "puke-inducing" and questioned their upbringing, while also targeting a section of women who participated in the demonstrations. Kangana Ranaut calls protest videos “puke-inducing” Sharing her views on social media, Kangana said she was disturbed by the language and behaviour seen in videos from the protests: "Never in my life have I seen so much ugliness in one place. These reels from Gen Z protests are puke-inducing. The way they speak and the kind of language they are using... never in my life have I seen everything in each and every frame so jarring and so crass all at once."

She further questioned the upbringing of the protesters, writing: "Ewww, who is birthing and raising them?" Remarks on protesters and women draw attention Referring to protesters who had described themselves as "cockroaches," Kangana wrote: "India is a place of diversely beautiful people, draped in elegance and rooted in cultural sophistication. You call yourself cockroaches and look/behave like them as well. There is no paradox or juxtaposition there, just simply subjecting the world to your filth, garbage and ugliness. I am scarred from these reels. I need some healing, digital detox."

The actor also made comments about women who participated in the protests, referring to them as "so-called westernised Indian women." She alleged that they "proudly flaunt their freedom to have drugs, drinks and shamelessly live off their parents' earnings."

Kangana further wrote: "I call them Generation Gutter. Some of them have nothing to offer to the system. They are not good at studies. They are so ugly and corrupt that they can't even be homemakers."

This is not the first time Kangana has spoken about the ongoing student protests. In earlier social media posts, she questioned the methods adopted by the protesters and criticised attempts to pressure the government through street demonstrations.

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EXCLUSIVE: Vikrant Massey completes dubbing for White; Mahaveer Jain calls the film "a precious gift from India to the world"

Actor Vikrant Massey is on a roll at present. After wowing audiences with two diverse performances in Pritam And Pedro and Musafir Cafe, the actor has now set his eyes on his most ambitious project to date – White. Bollywood Hungama has learned that the actor recently completed dubbing for the film. We also stumbled upon an exclusive image of the actor in the dubbing studio.

On this joyous occasion, which coincides with Guru Purnima, producer Mahaveer Jain told Bollywood Hungama, “At a time when the world is seeking solutions to wars and conflicts, White comes at the right moment. Through its powerful narrative, it shows the way forward and is a precious gift from India to the world.”

He added, “Vikrant has outdone himself in the film. I am sure that his powerful portrayal of global spiritual leader Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, coupled with the film’s profound impact, will mesmerize audiences worldwide.”

White is a thriller with human drama set against a political background. It is inspired by the world’s longest and deadliest conflict – the internal war of Colombia – that was resolved by an Indian spiritual master by spiritual wisdom.

White features an international cast and crew. Juan Carlos Gil of Narcos fame serves as the cinematographer, while the cast includes Mexican actor Darío Yazbek Bernal and Panamanian actor Jaime Newball, among others. The film is directed by ace ad filmmaker Montoo Bassi and backed by leading filmmaker Siddharth Anand, PeaceCraft Pictures and Mahaveer Jain.

White is set for a global release in multiple international and Indian languages in the last quarter of the year.

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Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma buy Rs 18.29 crores luxury apartment in Mumbai’s Versova

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have added another premium property to their expanding real estate portfolio by purchasing a luxury apartment in Mumbai's Versova. According to property registration documents accessed by Zapkey.com, the couple bought a 2,644-square-foot apartment in the Godrej Skyshore residential project for Rs 18.29 crores.

The apartment is situated on one of the higher floors of the upscale development in Versova, located in Mumbai's Andheri West locality. In addition to the spacious residence, the property includes an exclusive 316-square-foot area and three dedicated parking spaces. The transaction was officially registered on July 21, 2026, with the couple paying Rs 1.09 crore in stamp duty and Rs 30,000 as registration charges, as reflected in the registration documents.

Based on the transaction value and carpet area, the apartment was purchased at an approximate rate of Rs 69,159 per square foot, highlighting the continued demand for luxury homes in Mumbai's western suburbs.

Interestingly, actor Tabu, whose full name is Tabassum Fatima Hashmi, also made headlines earlier this year after purchasing a 2,153-square-foot apartment in the same Godrej Skyshore project for around Rs 10 crores, according to property registration documents accessed by Liases Foras.

The latest purchase further strengthens Kohli and Sharma's reputation as active investors in India's luxury real estate market. Over the years, the celebrity couple has acquired several high-value residential properties across different cities, with their investments often drawing attention to premium housing projects and emerging luxury destinations.

Apart from their Mumbai holdings, Kohli owns a sprawling 10,000-square-foot residence in Gurugram's prestigious DLF Phase 1. According to a Hindustan Times report, the property is estimated to be worth around Rs 80 crores and features a private swimming pool, a state-of-the-art gym, and several other premium amenities.

Earlier in January 2026, Kohli and Sharma also purchased more than five acres of land in Zirad village near Awas Beach in Alibaug for approximately Rs 37.86 crores. The transaction involved two adjoining land parcels covering nearly 21,010 square metres, with the deal being registered on January 13, 2026, according to documents accessed by CRE Matrix.

The couple has also made significant investments in Alibaug in the past. In 2022, they purchased an eight-acre plot for nearly Rs. 19 crores, where they later built a luxury villa equipped with a temperature-controlled swimming pool, a bespoke kitchen, four bathrooms, a jacuzzi, a landscaped garden, covered parking facilities, and dedicated staff quarters. Their latest acquisition in Mumbai adds another premium asset to their growing collection of luxury properties across India.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kartik Aaryan-starrer Naagzilla wraps shoot on a sweet note; Ravi Kishan and team celebrate as Mahaveer Jain, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba say, "Dharma is the BEST company to partner with"

Bollywood Hungama has been at the forefront of breaking news on Naagzilla. We have now exclusively learned that it’s a wrap on the film’s shoot. Moreover, we also stumbled upon an exclusive picture of the cake that was cut on the last day of filming.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Most of the shoot of Naagzilla had been completed, but one day of filming remained. It took place yesterday, Sunday, July 26, in Mumbai. Ravi Kishan was present along with director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, writer Gautam Mehra and co-producer Divyansh Jain. They were jubilant about the wrap but also emotional, as they had shared a fun-filled and memorable journey while making the film. It was a hectic yet highly exciting shoot for the cast and crew.”

The source further said, “To celebrate the occasion, a cake bearing the words ‘Naagzilla Film Wrap’ was brought in and enjoyed by the cast and crew. Incidentally, July 25 was director Mrighdeep Singh Lamba’s birthday, which further added to the celebratory mood on the sets of Naagzilla.”

On this joyous occasion, Mahaveer Jain and Mrighdeep Singh Lamba jointly told Bollywood Hungama, “Dharma Productions is the best company to partner with. Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Marijke DeSouza and their entire team are simply the best. Also, we are thankful to each and every crew member of Naagzilla. Everyone has worked really hard to execute this grand vision.”

Naagzilla’s lead actor, Kartik Aaryan, who recently won his first National Award, was not present on the sets, as he had completed filming his portion earlier this year. The source continued, “Now that the shoot is 100% complete, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and his team are fully focused on post-production and the VFX. The film is set in a crazy world and is packed with maddening humour. According to the makers, its quirky world, outrageous comedy, solid casting and chartbuster soundtrack will draw audiences to cinemas.”

Naagzilla is produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Mahaveer Jain’s Mahaveer Jain Films. It releases in cinemas on February 12, 2027.

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