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]

Dhamaka
Poster
Directed byRam Madhvani
Produced byRonnie Screwvala
Amita Madhvani
Ram Madhvani
Based onThe Terror Live
StarringKartik Aaryan
Production
company
RSVP Movies
Ram Madhvani Films
Lotte Cultureworks
Global Gate Entertainment
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • 2021 (2021)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Cast

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
  1. "Kartik Aaryan announces new movie Dhamaka on 30th birthday, shares motion poster". Hindustan Times. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  2. "Kartik Aaryan announces his next film, Ram Madhvani-helmed Dhamaka, with first look poster". Firstpost. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  3. "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.
  4. "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.
  5. "Kartik Aaryan stars as Arjun Pathak in the first look of Ram Madhvani's Dhamaka". Bollywood Hungama. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  6. "Kartik Aaryan's next film is a thriller directed by Ram Madhvani?". India Today. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  7. "Kartik Aaryan says Dhamaka hona chahiye on his birthday, announces new film". Indian Today. 22 November 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  8. "Kartik Aaryan shares picture of his 'worried' mother as he commences Dhamaka shoot". Mid Day. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  9. "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.
  10. "Why is Kartik Aaryan's mom worried? 'Dhamaka' actor spill beans". India TV News. 13 December 2020. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
  11. "Kartik Aaryan sets a new record, wraps Dhamaka in just 10 days". Hindustan Times. 25 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  12. "Kartik Aaryan wraps up Dhamaka shoot in 10 days". India Today. 25 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  13. "Kartik Aaryan sets a new record, wraps Dhamaka in just 10 days". Bollywood Hungama. 25 December 2020. Retrieved 26 December 2020.
  14. "Kartik Aaryan shares his look as Arjun Pathak from Dhamaka". India TV News. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  15. "Presenting Kartik Aaryan's First Look From Dhamaka". NDTV. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  16. "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.
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