Casting gossip is steering Bollywood’s next-year plans. Shakti Shalini goes on the floor in January 2026 and releases on December 24, 2026, with Bhediya pegged for 2027. These rumors swirl as 2025 closes [1].
Another thread in the same chatter stars Kiara Advani. Posts hint the team wanted a younger heroine, and Kiara’s motherhood phase may have affected a shift, fueling replacement rumors rather than official casting notes. The dialogue between schedule and star power shows how rumors sprint ahead of production. Executives may tweak windows or lineups as chatter grows [1].
On the Golmaal franchise, fans are split. The last installment (2017) was a box-office hit (over ₹300 crore), yet there’s no concrete update on a new film. Rumors point to Golmaal 5 starting in March 2026, with Kareena Kapoor back in the lead and Rohit Shetty at the helm; chatter also mentions John Abraham as a potential lead [2].
Then there’s Rowdy Rathore 2—announced with Lakshya backing and SLB producing. The reaction is mixed: some call it a sequel fans didn’t ask for, while others hope the pairing could unlock a bigger franchise windfall. Fans debate whether the reboot will recapture the original spark. The official confirmations will tell the real story [3].
Gossip nudges timing, but real announcements still matter most.
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Shakti Shalini will go on floor in January 2026 and release in 24 December 2026 and Bhediya will release in 2027
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