Avinash Arun

Rajkummar Rao recently sparked fan concern with his new look at the Bolti Khidkiyaan Short Film Festival. The actor clarified he gained 9–10 kilos for his upcoming Ujjwal Nikam biopic and is now preparing to lose weight for the Sourav Ganguly film, emphasizing his commitment to authentic physical transformations.

Having won two awards at the Cannes, including Un Certain Regard jury's special prize, Neeraj Ghaywan���s Varanasi-set ensemble drama ���Masaan��� has now hit the Indian screens while Ajay Devgn���s ���Drishyam,��� with its July 31 release, is one of the most anticipated Bollywood project of the year; but Marathi fans have more to look forward to in both these films.

The Ujjwal Nikam film, produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and directed by Avinash Arun, stars Rajkummar Rao as the lead. Filming begins October 2025 and wraps by March 2026. It focuses on Nikam’s key courtroom battles, including the 1993 Bombay Blasts and 2008 Mumbai Train Attacks.

Recipient of the National Award, Marathi film 'Killa' is all set to hit the theatres in the coming weeks and director Avinash Arun is looking to reach out to as many people across the country.

National Award-winning cinematographer-director Avinash Arun has a deep connect with the Sahyadri mountains.

Director Avinash Arun is coming up with another OTT series 'School of Lies'.

Actor Nimrat Kaur is being lauded for her performance in 'School of Lies'.

Says Avinash Arun whose film Killa won the Crystal Bear at the Berlinale

���Killa���, directed by Avinash Arun is already making waves even before its official release is announced.

Avinash Arun Khandagale, the 22-year-old expressway robber who was nabbed with six accomplices on Thursday, used a blanket and tried to hang himself from the doorframe inside the Dehu Road police station lock-up on Sunday morning.

Last year, the film premiered at the IFFI

'Killa', which won the Crystal Bear for Best Film in Generation K Plus Category in the 64th year of Berlin Film Festival (2014) and also got a special mention from the International Jury, was appreciated at the Mumbai Film Festival

This year the OTT space witnessed a number of amazing shows and performances. Applauding the same, Filmfare presented its first-ever edition of Flyx Filmfare OTT Awards 2020, in which Avinash Arun and Prosit Roy won Best Director in Series for ‘Paatal Lok’.

After receiving the prestigious National Award this year, Avinash Arun���s debut directorial venture ���Killa��� has impressed the cinemagoers and celebrities from Marathi film industry as well.

Director Avinash Arun and the whole team of ���Killa��� has got a reason to celebrate yet again.

On Wednesday, the trailer of the upcoming streaming show 'School of Lies' was revealed.

Rajkummar Rao addressed social media speculation about his recent appearance, revealing a significant physical transformation for his upcoming biopic on Ujjwal Nikam. He gained 9-10 kilos for the role and is now preparing to shed the weight for the Sourav Ganguly biopic. Rao emphasized his dedication to achieving roles through hard work rather than prosthetics.

The teaser for "Paatal Lok Season 2" has been released, showcasing Jaideep Ahlawat's intense portrayal of Hathi Ram Chaudhary. The new season promises a deeper dive into crime and corruption, with higher stakes and new challenges. Directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware, the second installment will premiere on Prime Video on January 17, featuring a stellar cast.

Director Avinash Arun Dhaware returns for the second season of 'Paatal Lok,' delving into even darker aspects of human behavior. Set in Delhi and Nagaland, this season follows detectives investigating a politician's murder. The gripping storyline features a strong cast, including Jaideep Ahlawat and promises a rich, rewatchable experience.

Aamir Khan is keeping mum about his next project. Speculations are rife that the actor is in talks to play the lead in special public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam's biopic. Avinash Arun, who is going to helm the movie, has spilled the beans on the same.

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan recently congratulated Killa's director Avinash Arun by sending a text messages.

Director Avinash Arun National Award winning film, 'Killa' will be releasing on June 26. The special screening was organised for the television actors of Zee Marathi in Mumbai recently

Most of the scenes that I have with the kids are nice and light. I kept myself extremely accessible for the kids to chit-chat with so that they feel happy and Avinash was wonderful in leading that from the front, so that nobody feels awkward or restrained in any way."

Geetika Vidya Ohlyan states she can "do more" if the appropriate possibilities, such as "School of Lies," present themselves to her. She also hopes that directors will recognise her as an actor who can alter "shape and form."

Dinesh Vijan and Rajkummar Rao are collaborating again for a biopic on Ujjwal Nikam, directed by Avinash Arun, with filming commencing in October 2025. Wamiqa Gabbi has been cast as the female lead, reuniting with Rao after 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'.

The trailer for 'Paatal Lok Season 2' has been released, featuring Jaideep Ahlawat as Inspector Hathi Ram Chaudhary investigating a murder case in Nagaland. The series explores his vulnerabilities and moral dilemmas. Directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware, the eight episodes will stream on Amazon Prime Video starting January 17, 2025.

The Marathi cinema continues its dominance at the National Awards with five movies making a mark at the prestigious event this year

Upcoming Marathi film 'Killa', a directorial debut of Avinash Arun which has actor Amruta Subhash in the lead, will have a world premiere at the upcoming Berlin Film Festival

Actress Gul Panag, who plays Renu in 'Paatal Lok', describes her role as the emotional anchor for main character Hathiram. She highlights the show's depiction of evolving relationships over time. The second season has been well-received, praised for its storytelling and character development.