Bollywood Newswrap, May 20: War 2 Teaser Out, Priyadarshan Talks About Hera Pheri 3 Lawsuit, and More
Missed today’s top Bollywood updates? Don’t worry — we’ve got you covered! From the exciting teaser release of War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR, to Priyadarshan speaking on the lawsuit involving Hera Pheri 3, here are the biggest headlines of the day.
1. Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR & Kiara Advani’s War 2 Teaser is Out
The teaser for War 2 is finally here and fans are loving it! It opens with the YRF Spy Universe logo and a voiceover from Jr NTR, who reveals he’s been watching Hrithik’s character, Kabir. Once known as “India’s best soldier,” Kabir seems to have changed. Jr NTR warns, “Get ready for war,” setting the tone for an epic battle.
The teaser is filled with high-octane action scenes across land, air, and water. Kiara Advani grabs attention in a glamorous yellow bikini, and there’s a glimpse of her chemistry with Hrithik. The makers wrote, “Double the fire. Double the fury. Pick your side. #War2Teaser out NOW. In cinemas August 14, 2026, in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.”
2. Apoorva Lakhia Teams Up with Salman Khan for a New Film?
Pinkvilla has reported that Salman Khan might be working with director Apoorva Lakhia on a film based on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict. Apoorva has now shared Instagram stories showing him landing in Leh with his team, which seems to confirm the news. The team is likely there to scout shooting locations.
3. Priyadarshan on Paresh Rawal’s Hera Pheri 3 Exit and Legal Trouble
It was recently reported that Akshay Kumar’s production house is suing Paresh Rawal for leaving Hera Pheri 3 without notice. Director Priyadarshan addressed the issue, saying that Akshay had legally bought the rights to the film and confirmed that both Paresh and Suniel Shetty were initially on board.
He said, “I don’t know why Paresh left. He didn’t inform us. Akshay asked me to check with both of them before starting, and I did. Paresh still hasn’t spoken to me.”
4. Aamir Khan & Rajkumar Hirani Plan Dadasaheb Phalke Biopic for Christmas 2026
Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani are planning to release their next film — a biopic on the legendary Dadasaheb Phalke — in December 2026. A source revealed that filming will begin in October 2025 and continue until April 2026. Post-production will take several months.
Their previous Christmas releases like 3 Idiots and PK were massive hits, so they’re hoping to keep the tradition going.
5. Mukesh Rishi on Salman Khan’s Off-Screen Nature
In a chat with Siddharth Kannan, actor Mukesh Rishi spoke about working with Salman Khan. He said Salman was always warm and friendly on set, and often made the atmosphere fun and relaxed after shooting.
Talking about their film Bandhan, Rishi shared that they used to hang out at restaurants or pubs after wrap-up. He also dismissed the idea that Salman is moody, calling it a big misunderstanding.
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