Suits & Sayings: Back to Basics

Apparently, Bollywood is putting on its (re)thinking cap. Spy dramas may be the flavour du jour, thanks to Dhurandhar turning into a box-office juggernaut. But the film’s success has also triggered arethink across studios, with projects being revisited midflight. Word on the street is that aprominent studio that had an espionage thriller all set for a December 2025 release has pushed its theatrical date indefinitely. Never mind the A-list lead and a strong cast, the film is reportedly headed back to the writing, editing—and even re-shooting—table. One hit doesn't a trend make, but Dhurandhar is already proving a tough act to follow.

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