Dhamaka (2021 film)
Dhamaka is an upcoming Indian Hindi-language action thriller film directed by Ram Madhvani and produced by RSVP Movies, Ram Madhvani Films, Lotte Cultureworks and Global Gate Entertainment.[1] The movie stars Kartik Aaryan in the leading role of a journalist.[2] Dhamaka is an official remake of the 2014 South Korean film The Terror Live.[3] The movie will have a direct-to-OTT release on Netflix in the first half of 2021, once its post-production is finished.[4]
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Directed by | Ram Madhvani |
Produced by | Ronnie Screwvala Amita Madhvani Ram Madhvani |
Based on | The Terror Live |
Starring | Kartik Aaryan |
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Distributed by | Netflix |
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Country | India |
Language | Hindi |
Cast
- Kartik Aaryan as Journalist Arjun Pathak[5]
Production
In October 2020, it was reported that Ram Madhvani narrated the film's script to Kartik Aaryan and he gave his nod, as it was his first serious role after a number of comical and romantic characters.[6] Aaryan officially announced the film on his 30th birthday, i.e. 22 November 2020.[7] Principal photography began on 14 December 2020 in Mumbai.[8] [9][10] The film was wrapped up in just 10 days on 24 December 2020.[11][12][13]
Marketing and release
On 22 November 2020, apart from official announcement, a first look poster was also revealed.[14] Aaryan unveiled the first glimpse of his character on 21 December 2020.[15]
In January 2021, it was reported that Dhamaka will now have a direct-to-OTT release on Netflix and skip theatrical release due to COVID-19 pandemic.[16]
References
- "Kartik Aaryan announces new movie Dhamaka on 30th birthday, shares motion poster". Hindustan Times. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- "Kartik Aaryan announces his next film, Ram Madhvani-helmed Dhamaka, with first look poster". Firstpost. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- "Kartik Aaryan's film with Ram Madhvani is a remake of THIS Korean film; read details inside". Pinkvilla. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- "Dhamaka makers offer Rs 7 crore extra to Kartik Aaryan for THIS reason; check details here". Jagran India. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- "Kartik Aaryan stars as Arjun Pathak in the first look of Ram Madhvani's Dhamaka". Bollywood Hungama. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- "Kartik Aaryan's next film is a thriller directed by Ram Madhvani?". India Today. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- "Kartik Aaryan says Dhamaka hona chahiye on his birthday, announces new film". Indian Today. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- "Kartik Aaryan shares picture of his 'worried' mother as he commences Dhamaka shoot". Mid Day. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- "Kartik Aaryan's mom is worried as he leaves for Dhamaka shoot, Varun Dhawan asks him to stay safe". Hindustan Times. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- "Why is Kartik Aaryan's mom worried? 'Dhamaka' actor spill beans". India TV News. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- "Kartik Aaryan sets a new record, wraps Dhamaka in just 10 days". Hindustan Times. 25 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- "Kartik Aaryan wraps up Dhamaka shoot in 10 days". India Today. 25 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- "Kartik Aaryan sets a new record, wraps Dhamaka in just 10 days". Bollywood Hungama. 25 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
- "Kartik Aaryan shares his look as Arjun Pathak from Dhamaka". India TV News. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- "Presenting Kartik Aaryan's First Look From Dhamaka". NDTV. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- "BIG SCOOP: Kartik Aaryan's Dhamaka gears up for a direct-to-digital premiere on Netflix". Bollywood Hungama. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.