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Ranveer Singh nude photoshoot: Hypocrisy dances naked

Ranveer Singh has always been open to intensity, versatility, and depth. And if one goes through the entire interview and not just the pictures, there is a lot that engages the mind.

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By Sakshi Verma

Before Thursday’s uproar in Parliament, the only topic that had been talked across the length and breadth of the country this week had been actor Ranveer Singh’s nude photoshoot. The outrage surrounding the shoot doesn’t seem to end anytime soon. From filing an FIR against him to calling his nude pictures a national issue, the media and people have had a variety of opinions on this matter.

Some people in Indore also organised a clothes donation camp for Ranveer to wear instead of baring it all. Yes, the news is a little stagnant these days. What more than a Bollywood actor known for his outlandish wit and unassuming self and married to Bollywood’s biggest woman star to foist the TRP bandwagon onto?

The inherent hypocrisy in the debate over Ranveer Singh’s all-too candid photoshoot is not lost on many. Yes, there have been many women actors who have shed clothes for nude photoshoots but why the fuss when a man does it? Did the men of the country get an inferiority complex on seeing the actor’s toned self? Despite the bodybuilding and fitness craze of the last few years, obesity in Indian men has stayed a constant. If you doubt it, please spend some time at your apartment complex’s ponds (I mean swimming pool) or at a public swimming facility and the sight of folds upon folds of adipose tissue crammed into swimming trunks is a sight that will leave you retching (carry a barf bag, for convenience).

Many other actors, male and female, have done nude photoshoots before too. Has India become numb to artistic expression (even if in the nude)?

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Ranveer Singh has always been open to intensity, versatility, and depth. And if one goes through the entire interview and not just the pictures, there is a lot that engages the mind.

Firstly, the photoshoot was done for foreign magazine PAPER with Singh paying homage to American icon Burt Reynolds’ iconic 1972 shoot for Cosmopolitan. In the interview, the 36-year-old said, “It’s so easy for me to be physically naked. In fact, in some of my performances I’ve been damn naked. You can even see my soul. Now how naked is that? And for me, that’s being actually naked.” The publication even dubbed Ranveer as “the last Bollywood superstar”.

While some people in the country loved the photos and said that only Ranveer could have pulled this off, others are just trolling him. The actor has been facing a backlash for the past five days now. From being accused of hurting national sentiments to calling him of insufficient intellect, yes this is an approximation of horrendous politically incorrect words, people have done everything and still the outrage does not seem to end.

A couple in Mumbai, the wife’s a lawyer, have filed an FIR with Mumbai Police against Ranveer Singh for hurting the sentiments of women in general, and insulting their modesty and obscenity.

On the other hand, several Indian women actors have not only done nude photoshoots but have also been applauded for their bravery and what-not. From Sherlyn Chopra to Kiara Advani and Disha Patani they have shot nude pictures for Dabboo Ratnani’s calendar and were praised by tweeple. Male actors like Aamir Khan and Milind Soman have also done nude shoots.

Social media, which is meant for every user to broadcast their opinion, does end up feeding this mass of outrage and fake concern to keep our eyes from the real issues.

Whatever it maybe, the episode reeks of India’s twisted gender bias and moral policing. Ranveer Singh has shown us that hypocrisy can never be covered.

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Dhurandhar 2 bags massive OTT deal, likely to stream on JioHotstar after IPL 2026

Dhurandhar 2 lands a Rs 155 crore OTT deal with JioHotstar and may release after IPL 2026.

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The upcoming Bollywood film Dhurandhar 2 has reportedly secured a significant OTT deal, underlining its strong market buzz ahead of release. According to media reports, the film’s digital streaming rights have been acquired by JioHotstar for approximately Rs 155 crore.

The makers are expected to follow a strategic release plan, with the film likely to premiere on the platform after the conclusion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. JioHotstar also holds digital streaming rights for the tournament, and the post-IPL window is seen as an effort to retain audience engagement.

Reports suggest that the film could arrive on OTT in late May or early June 2026, depending on its theatrical release schedule and run. However, there is no official confirmation yet regarding the exact streaming date.

Industry observers note that the reported deal highlights the growing demand for big-ticket Hindi films among streaming platforms, especially those expected to draw strong audience interest.

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Ramayana teaser unveiled as Ranbir Kapoor appears as Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic film

The teaser of Ramayana has been released, showing Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The film will release in two parts in 2026 and 2027.

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The teaser of Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film Ramayana has been released, offering the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor in the role of Lord Rama. The film, which is planned as a two-part cinematic project, is scheduled for a Diwali release later this year.

The teaser shows several key moments, including scenes from the coronation and the exile period in the forest of Panchavati. Ranbir Kapoor appears in the role of Rama with a calm and composed presence. The teaser also briefly shows Yash in the role of Ravan towards the end.

Ahead of the teaser launch, Alia Bhatt shared a video message on social media asking audiences to support the project and Ranbir Kapoor’s work on the film. In the video, she said the “Rama unit” video would be released and encouraged audiences to watch and support the film.

Budget and scale

Producer Namit Malhotra said the film has been in development for six to seven years and is being made on a large scale. According to him, the total budget for both parts is around $500 million, which is over Rs 4,000 crore combined.

He said the film is being made for a global audience and aims to present the epic on a large cinematic scale while remaining efficient in production.

Music collaboration

The film’s music is being composed through a collaboration between AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Rahman said working on a project based on such an iconic epic is challenging, as the team wants to present something new while respecting the importance of the story.

Release plan and cast

The film will be released in two parts. The first part is scheduled for a worldwide release in October 2026 ahead of Diwali, while the second part is planned for release during Diwali 2027.

Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, the film also stars Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey and Yash in important roles.

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Dhurandhar 2 box office collection day 7 crosses Rs 600 crore in India

Dhurandhar 2 continues its strong box office run, crossing Rs 600 crore in India and Rs 1000 crore worldwide within its first week.

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Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge has crossed the Rs 600 crore mark at the India box office within seven days of its release, according to trade estimates. The film has maintained a strong run in both mass centres and urban markets during its first week.

As per trade figures, the film’s India net box office collection stands at around Rs 623 crore after seven days, while the gross domestic collection is estimated to be over Rs 740 crore. The film has also performed strongly in overseas markets, taking its international collection to more than Rs 250 crore. With this, the worldwide box office total has crossed Rs 1,000 crore within the first week of release, as per trade estimates.

Day-wise performance in India

The film opened strongly on March 19 with box office collections of over Rs 100 crore. The film continued to perform well over the next few days, collecting around Rs 80 crore on Day 2 and over Rs 110 crore on Day 3. Collections remained strong over the weekend, followed by an expected drop on weekdays. By Day 7, the film collected around Rs 47 crore, taking the total India net collection past Rs 600 crore.

Overseas performance and comparison

The film has also reported strong performance in overseas markets, particularly in the UK and other key international territories. With the worldwide collection crossing Rs 1,000 crore in the first week, the film is being compared to the fast global box office pace seen by Pushpa 2: The Rule in terms of early box office momentum, according to trade observers.

About the film

Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is the sequel to the 2025 film Dhurandhar. The sequel features Ranveer Singh along with Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan and Sanjay Dutt in key roles.

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