Have you heard? Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 in the making; Dharmendra sets fitness goals with water aerobics

(From left) Salman Khan, Harshaali Malhotra, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a still from Bajrangi Bhaaijaan; (Inset) V Vijayendra Prasad

A scintillating script in the making

Veteran screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad, who has written the scripts of iconic films like Magadheera (2009), Eega (2012), the Baahubali franchise, Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) and RRR (2022), has sparked interest in a potential sequel to Bajrangi Bhaijaan, revealing he has met Salman Khan, and narrated a story that the actor has liked. Prasad told PTI, "I met Salman... I narrated a line to him, he liked it. But let's see what happens." Salman is reportedly keen to ensure this film resonates with the audience like the 2015 original did. It could help him redeem himself after recent box-office setbacks. "Yes, it [Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2] can happen. Kabir Khan is writing it, and the first draft is ready," the superstar had said while promoting his last box-office dud, Sikandar. However, he also added, "By the time it's ready, Munni will be speaking," hinting that the project will take longer to come on screens than he would like.

Rolling in the Nilgiris

Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana

Rashmika Mandanna has begun filming for her upcoming horror-comedy, Thama, alongside Ayushmann Khurrana. She shared a picture from Ooty, hinting at the start of shooting in the picturesque Nilgiris. The film, set in present-day Delhi, introduces vampires to Bollywood's horror-comedy universe. Thama is expected to hit cinemas on October 19, during Diwali. Rashmika also has Kubera with Dhanush, Pushpa 3, The Girlfriend, and Rainbow in her kitty.

Fitness: Dharam's dharma

Dharmendra practising aqua aerobics

Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, 89, is setting fitness goals and proving that age is just a number with every social media post. The star, who is quite active on Instagram and X, recently shared his fitness regimen as he was seen practicing water aerobics. In the video, he is seen floating with a tube and doing hand exercises with an exercise ball. His children, Bobby Deol and Esha Deol, along with his fans, showered him with love, and encouragement. Last month Dharmendra underwent an eye graft surgery and was quick to return to work after recuperating. He often shares glimpses from his workout sessions. In one of his recent posts, he had shared, "Born to entertain and inspire you…. Exercise regularly." On the work front, he was last seen in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), and will next be seen in Sriram Raghavan's Ikkis, starring Agastya Nanda.

Fire nahi, flowerpot hoon

Yash in KGF; (right) Srinidhi Shetty

South actor Srinidhi Shetty has no qualms about her limited role in the KGF franchise, where she played Reena Desai opposite Yash's Rocky. The Telugu actor told PTI, "I didn't mind being a flowerpot in KGF because that was like a dream project for me when it came... I knew my role was only this much, but I wanted to do it, I wanted my first movie to be that." She added that it's an individual choice, saying, "Some people would love to be a flowerpot, some people wouldn't." Srinidhi made her acting debut with KGF. She'll next be seen in HIT: The Third Case.