Studio CarryOnHarry Entertainment Desk | 28 June 2026
After years away from the spotlight, veteran music composer Anand Raaj Anand is making a full-throttle return to Bollywood — and he isn’t stopping at just one project.
In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama, the composer — who ruled the charts through the late 1990s and 2000s — confirmed that he is already attached to the untitled next film starring Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, directed by comedy maestro Anees Bazmee. The project marks yet another collaboration between Anand Raaj Anand and Akshay Kumar, following their earlier work together on Welcome (2007) and the recent Welcome To The Jungle.
“Yes, it was, followed by Welcome To The Jungle. I am now also working on his next film, co-starring Vidya Balan. It is directed by Anees Bazmee,” the composer revealed.
But that’s not all. Anand Raaj Anand also teased a potential reunion with filmmaker Sanjay Gupta for the highly anticipated Kaante 2. According to reports, Welcome To The Jungle is set to release on December 4, 2026, and the composer’s bond with Gupta — forged during their earlier collaborations — appears set to be rekindled for the sequel to the cult 2003 crime thriller Kaante.
The Akshay Kumar–Vidya Balan untitled comedy is widely expected to go on floors very soon, and with Anees Bazmee at the helm, audiences are already buzzing with excitement. The combination of Bazmee’s slick comic timing and Anand Raaj Anand’s foot-tapping compositions could well be one of the most-watched pairings of the coming year.
For a composer who defined an era of Bollywood music, this comeback feels both timely and triumphant. With multiple high-profile projects lined up, Anand Raaj Anand is clearly here to stay — and Bollywood is all the better for it.
Studio CarryOnHarry Entertainment Desk | 27 June 2026
Mahesh Bhatt Returns to Theatre with Wo Subah Hum Hi Se Aayegi
Legendary filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt is stepping back into the world of live theatre, and the Indian entertainment world is taking notice. His upcoming stage production, Wo Subah Hum Hi Se Aayegi, is set to make its debut in Mumbai on July 5, 2026 — a moment that marks a deeply personal homecoming for one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated storytellers.
A Stellar Creative Team Behind the Curtain
The production brings together some of the most accomplished names in Indian creative arts. Veteran composer Anu Malik — who has publicly described Bhatt as a father figure — has crafted the music, while Tariquee Hameed helms the direction and Dinesh Gautam has penned the script.
Noted theatre performer Imran Zahid leads the cast alongside actress Namitaa Sachdeva, bringing emotional depth to a production that promises to be unlike anything currently on Mumbai’s stages. For more on Bollywood’s top stories, stay tuned to Studio CarryOnHarry.
What the Play Is About
Wo Subah Hum Hi Se Aayegi does not follow a conventional narrative arc. Instead, it builds its emotional world through evocative monologues and deeply intimate conversations that explore themes of truth, courage, and self-discovery.
The staging is deliberately minimalist, designed to strip away distraction and place the human experience front and centre. The creative team believes this approach will forge a rare, unfiltered bond between performer and audience.
Key Themes Explored in the Production
The courage to remain truthful in a world built on conformity
Personal self-discovery through honest dialogue
The power of communal, shared storytelling
Emotional vulnerability as a form of strength
Mahesh Bhatt on Why Theatre Still Matters
Speaking about what drew him back to the stage, Bhatt was both passionate and philosophical. He reflected on a past production of Daddy featuring Imran Zahid, recalling how even the silences in the auditorium carried more weight than any scripted line.
For Bhatt, the defining quality of live theatre is presence — something that no streaming algorithm or digital platform can manufacture or deliver. While he openly welcomes the storytelling revolution that OTT platforms have sparked, he insists that theatre occupies a sacred, irreplaceable space in the cultural landscape.
He described theatre as an act of communion — a few hours in which strangers collectively bear witness to each other’s shared humanity. That, he believes, is a form of connection no screen can replicate.
A Bold Statement in the Age of Streaming
Bhatt’s return to the stage arrives at a moment when live entertainment is reasserting itself globally. As noted in broader entertainment industry coverage, audiences increasingly seek authentic, real-time experiences that digital consumption simply cannot provide.
With Wo Subah Hum Hi Se Aayegi, Bhatt is not just producing a play — he is making a statement about the enduring soul of storytelling itself.
Studio CarryOnHarry Entertainment Desk | 28 June 2026
Carry On Jatta 4 Box Office Day 2: Just ₹5 Crore Away From Becoming 3rd Highest-Grossing Punjabi Film of 2026
Gippy Grewal and Sargun Mehta’s Carry On Jatta 4 is making waves at the global box office, and the numbers keep getting better. After a promising opening day, the film delivered a solid Saturday jump — firmly establishing itself as one of the most-watched Punjabi entertainers of the year. Follow all of Bollywood’s top stories as this franchise continues to dominate the conversation.
Carry On Jatta 4 Day 2 Box Office Breakdown
On its second day — the first Saturday — Carry On Jatta 4 recorded a gross of ₹2.95 crore at the Indian box office. That represents a healthy 31.69% jump over Day 1’s ₹2.24 crore gross, a strong sign for a Punjabi comedy entertainer heading into its opening weekend.
India Collection Summary (2 Days)
Day 1 India Gross: ₹2.24 crore
Day 2 India Gross: ₹2.95 crore
2-Day India Net: ₹4.4 crore
2-Day India Gross: ₹5.19 crore
Overseas Market Powers Worldwide Total Past ₹10 Crore
One of the most impressive aspects of Carry On Jatta 4’s early performance is its robust showing in the overseas market. Punjabi cinema has always commanded a fiercely loyal diaspora audience globally, and this film is no exception.
The overseas gross has already touched ₹5 crore in just two days, nearly matching the entire domestic gross. Combined, the film’s worldwide gross stands at ₹10.19 crore after 48 hours of release — a remarkable feat for any regional Indian film.
Worldwide Collection Summary (2 Days)
India Gross: ₹5.19 crore
Overseas Gross: ₹5 crore
Total Worldwide Gross: ₹10.19 crore
On Course to Become the 3rd Highest-Grossing Punjabi Film of 2026
With ₹10.19 crore worldwide in two days, Carry On Jatta 4 currently sits at number four among all Punjabi films globally in 2026. However, the third spot is well within reach. Bambukat 2, which occupies that position with ₹15.29 crore, is only ₹5.1 crore ahead — a gap the film can comfortably bridge over Sunday and Monday.
Industry observers tracking entertainment industry coverage note that Sunday collections — traditionally the biggest single day of any opening weekend — could push Carry On Jatta 4 past that milestone before the first week even concludes.
What to Expect Next
With positive word of mouth and a proven franchise name behind it, Carry On Jatta 4 looks set for a strong Sunday. If it maintains momentum into the weekdays, it could realistically challenge even higher positions on the 2026 Punjabi box office chart.
Stay tuned to Studio Carry On Harry for daily updates on this box office story as it unfolds.
