Kashmiri NARGISI KOFTE Recipe

Kashmiri Nargisi Kofte Recipe 🥘 Kashmiri Nargisi Kofte (Mutton Kofta Curry) Ingredients: 🧂 Ingredients For the Koftas: 6 boiled eggs 500 g minced mutton (finely ground twice) 1 medium onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp red chili powder ½ tsp cumin powder 1 tsp fennel powder ½ tsp garam masala 1 tbsp roasted gram flour (for binding) Salt to taste Oil for frying For the Gravy: 2 tbsp ghee or oil 1 large onion, finely sliced 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for color, not heat) 1 tsp coriander powder ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp cumin powder 2 tbsp yogurt (well whisked) 1 cup mutton or chicken stock (or water) A few saffron strands soaked in warm milk (optional) Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish Recipe: 👩‍🍳 Method Step 1: Prepare the Meat Mixture In a bowl, mix minced mutton with onion, ginger-garlic paste, and all dry spices. Add roasted gram flour and knead thoroughly for 8–10 minutes until it becomes a smooth, sticky paste (this ensures the coating sticks well). Cover and let it rest for 15–20 minutes. Step 2: Wrap the Eggs Divide the meat mixture into equal portions (one for each boiled egg). Flatten each portion into a patty on your palm and gently wrap it around the boiled egg, sealing it completely. Smooth the surface with damp hands for an even coating. Step 3: Shallow-Fry or Steam Heat a little oil in a pan and shallow-fry the coated eggs on all sides until golden brown.(For a lighter version, steam the koftas for 10 minutes instead of frying.) Remove and set aside. Step 4: Prepare the Gravy Heat ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin, coriander powder, and turmeric. Add the whisked yogurt slowly, stirring constantly to avoid curdling. Add stock or water and let the gravy simmer for 5–7 minutes until it thickens slightly. Step 5: Cook the Koftas Gently place the fried/steamed koftas into the simmering gravy. Cover and cook on low flame for 10–15 minutes until the flavors blend beautifully. Add saffron milk (optional) for aroma and richness. Step 6: Serve Slice each kofta in half to reveal the “nargis” pattern.Serve hot with basmati rice, saffron pulao, or naan, garnished with fresh coriander. 🍽️ Serving Suggestions Serve hot with Kashmiri steamed rice, naan, or sheermal. Garnish lightly with fried onions or saffron strands for a royal touch.

Kashmiri Dum Aloo Recipe

Kashmiri Dum Aloo Recipe 🥘 Kashmiri Dum Aloo Recipe Ingredients: For the potatoes: 10–12 small baby potatoes (or 5 medium, cut in half) Oil for deep or shallow frying Salt – ½ tsp Water for boiling For the gravy: Thick curd (yogurt) – 1 cup (well beaten) Kashmiri red chilli powder – 1½ tsp (for colour, not too spicy) Fennel seed powder (saunf) – 1 tsp Dry ginger powder (sonth) – ½ tsp Garam masala – ¼ tsp Asafoetida (hing) – a pinch Whole spices – 1 black cardamom, 2 green cardamoms, 2 cloves, 1 small stick cinnamon Cumin seeds – ½ tsp Mustard oil – 3 tbsp (traditional) or regular oil if preferred Salt – to taste Water – about 1 cup (adjust for gravy consistency) 🔪 Method: Parboil the potatoes: Boil baby potatoes with a little salt till they’re just tender (not mushy). Peel and prick them lightly with a fork (this helps them absorb flavor). Fry the potatoes: Heat oil in a pan (traditionally mustard oil is used). Fry the potatoes on medium heat till they turn golden and crisp. Remove and set aside on paper towels. Prepare the curd base: In a bowl, whisk together yogurt, Kashmiri red chilli powder, fennel powder, and dry ginger powder until smooth. Make the masala base: Heat mustard oil again until it smokes slightly (this removes raw smell). Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and whole spices. Sauté briefly till aromatic. Add curd mixture: Lower the flame completely (to avoid curd curdling). Add the yogurt mixture slowly, stirring continuously. Cook till oil separates and the gravy thickens. Simmer the potatoes: Add fried potatoes, salt, and about 1 cup water. Cover tightly and cook on low flame (“dum”) for 10–15 minutes. Stir occasionally so the gravy coats the potatoes evenly. Finish: Sprinkle garam masala. Optional: Add a pinch of crushed kasuri methi or fresh coriander for aroma (though traditional Kashmiri version usually doesn’t). 🍽️ Serve With: Steamed basmati rice or saffron pulao Kashmiri roti or naan Side of radish chutney (mooli achaar) for authenticity

Bison

Bison Kaalamaadan 🎬 Basic Info Title: Bison Kaalamaadan (2025, Tamil-language) Director & Writer: Mari Selvaraj Lead Cast: Dhruv Vikram (as the protagonist), Anupama Parameswaran (female lead) plus an ensemble including Pasupathy, Ameer, Lal, Rajisha Vijayan. Genre: Sports drama, action — with a strong social/political backbone. Runtime: Approx. 168 minutes (2 hr 48 min) Release Date: 17 October 2025 (on Diwali) OTT / Streaming: The digital rights were acquired by Netflix (watch-out for release date) 🧩 Story & Themes The story is inspired by the life of kabaddi player Manathi Ganesan, though the film is positioned as not strictly a “biopic of one man” but rather a broader representation of many similar stories. Premise: Protagonist Kittan Velusamy comes from a socially oppressed caste background in rural Tamil Nadu. He pursues his passion for kabaddi while battling caste-discrimination, feuds among rival power structures in villages, and familial resistance. Core themes: Caste-based oppression and social hierarchy Sport (kabaddi) as both a metaphor & literal battleground Violence, trauma, resilience The rural Tamil landscape, communal power dynamics 🎬 Movie Trailer 

The Rajasaab

The Rajasaab 🎬 Basic Information Title: The RajaSaab Language: Telugu (Dubbed in Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Kannada) Genre: Romantic Horror-Fantasy / Horror Comedy Release Date: 5 December 2025 (Pan-India release) Production Houses: People Media Factory & IVY Entertainment Producer: T.G. Vishwa Prasad Director / Writer: Maruthi Dasari (commonly known as Maruthi) Music: Thaman S Cinematography: Karthik Palani Editing: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao Art Direction / Production Design: Rajeevan 👥 Cast Prabhas – plays the titular character, The RajaSaab Malavika Mohanan – female lead Nidhhi Agerwal – female lead Riddhi Kumar – pivotal supporting role Sanjay Dutt – in a powerful mentor / antagonist role Boman Irani – senior supporting role Additional cast: Prudhvi Raj, Vennela Kishore, Sathyaraj (unconfirmed cameo) 📖 Storyline (As Revealed So Far) The RajaSaab is described as a romantic horror fantasy blending supernatural thrills with emotional drama and light-hearted humor.The story reportedly revolves around a man (Prabhas) who inherits or becomes connected to a mysterious royal lineage tied to a haunted palace.He must navigate love, lineage, and paranormal forces as the palace’s dark secrets unfold. Director Maruthi has hinted that the film mixes romance, comedy, and horror in equal measure — more like a mass-family entertainer with spooky elements, rather than pure horror.The film promises lavish sets (including a 42,000 sq ft haunted-palace built for real, not CGI), grand visuals, and strong music by Thaman S. 💬 Production Highlights Filming began in late 2023 and continued through 2024 in Hyderabad and Vizag. The teaser released mid-2025 received praise for its visuals and humor. Director Maruthi called this Prabhas’s “most emotional yet entertaining” role. Expected runtime: around 2 hours 30 minutes

Jana Nayagan

Jana Nayagan 🎬 Basic Info Title: Jana Nayagan (meaning: “People’s Hero”) Language: Tamil (with planned dubbed versions in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada & Malayalam) Genre: Political action thriller Director & Writer: H. Vinoth Producer: KVN Productions (First Tamil production by the studio) Music: Anirudh Ravichander Cinematography: Sathyan Sooryan Editor: Pradeep E. Ragav Planned Release Date: 9 January 2026 (Pongal timeframe) Budget: Approx. ₹300 crore 👥 Cast – Key Members Vijay – Lead role. This is widely reported as his last film before full-time politics. Pooja Hegde – Female lead. Bobby Deol – Key role. Gautham Vasudev Menon – Supporting role. Prakash Raj – Supporting role. Mamitha Baiju – Supporting role. 📝 Storyline (What we know so far) The film is presented as a political action thriller with a strong mass-hero angle for Vijay. Vijay reportedly plays a police officer or public-serving role with strong moral conviction. The plot is described as “people vs power”, emphasizing leadership not for authority but for the public. There are speculative reports that the climax involves a humanoid/AI-based action block, though not officially confirmed.

7G Rainbow Colony 2

7G Rainbow Colony 2 🎬 Basic Info Title: 7G Rainbow Colony 2 (Tamil) / 7G Brindavan Colony 2 (Telugu) Language: Tamil (and Telugu version) Director & Writer: Selvaraghavan Producer: A. M. Rathnam under his Sri Surya Movies banner Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja (returning from the original film) Cinematography: Ramji Production Status: Announced officially January 1, 2025; filming in advanced stages. Genre: Romantic drama / psychological-romance (as per sources) Release: Scheduled around late 2025 (various sources mention November 2025) 👥 Cast & Crew Main Cast Ravi Krishna as Kadhir (reprising his role from the original) Anaswara Rajan as the new female lead Jayaram in a pivotal role Suman Setty (reprising supporting role) Sudha as Kadhir’s mother (returning) Key Crew Director/Writer: Selvaraghavan Producer: A. M. Rathnam Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja Cinematography: Ramji Production House: Sri Surya Movies 📖 Storyline The film begins after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His son, Sambhaji (played by Vicky Kaushal), rises to lead the Maratha Empire. Sambhaji inherits a kingdom constantly under threat from the Mughal Empire, led by Aurangzeb. Despite betrayals and internal political conspiracies, Sambhaji proves to be a fearless and strategic leader. The movie shows his military brilliance: He orchestrates daring surprise attacks, such as the raid on Burhanpur, which shook the Mughal stronghold. He rallies Maratha forces and resists repeated invasions. Sambhaji’s personal life also unfolds, especially his bond with Yesubai (Rashmika Mandanna), who stands by him in turbulent times. Betrayal plays a big part — some Maratha nobles, dissatisfied with his leadership, conspire against him. This betrayal leads to his capture by the Mughals. In captivity, Aurangzeb offers Sambhaji a chance to convert and surrender. Sambhaji refuses, remaining steadfast in his dharma and loyalty to his kingdom. The climax is intense and tragic: Sambhaji endures brutal torture at the hands of the Mughals but refuses to bend. He is subjected to inhumane punishments (described historically as having his eyes gouged, nails pulled, and flesh torn). Despite this, he never surrenders, becoming a symbol of defiance. The film ends with his martyrdom, highlighting his sacrifice and leaving behind a legacy of valor, resistance, and unyielding pride for the Marathas.

Aaryan

Aaryan 🎬 Basic Information Title: Aaryan Language: Tamil (with planned dubbed versions in other South Indian languages) Genre: Crime thriller / investigative drama Director & Writer: Praveen K (directorial debut) Producer: Vishnu Vishal (also the lead actor) under his own banner Music: Ghibran (also referred to as Ghibran Vaibodha) Cinematography: Harish Kannan Editing: San Lokesh Release Date: Scheduled for 31 October 2025 Studio / Banner: Vishnu Vishal Studioz 👥 Cast (Key Members) Vishnu Vishal — Lead actor and producer. Shraddha Srinath — Female lead. Vani Bhojan — Key supporting role. Selvaraghavan — Pivotal role, reportedly an antagonist. 📖 Storyline The film begins after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His son, Sambhaji (played by Vicky Kaushal), rises to lead the Maratha Empire. Sambhaji inherits a kingdom constantly under threat from the Mughal Empire, led by Aurangzeb. Despite betrayals and internal political conspiracies, Sambhaji proves to be a fearless and strategic leader. The movie shows his military brilliance: He orchestrates daring surprise attacks, such as the raid on Burhanpur, which shook the Mughal stronghold. He rallies Maratha forces and resists repeated invasions. Sambhaji’s personal life also unfolds, especially his bond with Yesubai (Rashmika Mandanna), who stands by him in turbulent times. Betrayal plays a big part — some Maratha nobles, dissatisfied with his leadership, conspire against him. This betrayal leads to his capture by the Mughals. In captivity, Aurangzeb offers Sambhaji a chance to convert and surrender. Sambhaji refuses, remaining steadfast in his dharma and loyalty to his kingdom. The climax is intense and tragic: Sambhaji endures brutal torture at the hands of the Mughals but refuses to bend. He is subjected to inhumane punishments (described historically as having his eyes gouged, nails pulled, and flesh torn). Despite this, he never surrenders, becoming a symbol of defiance. The film ends with his martyrdom, highlighting his sacrifice and leaving behind a legacy of valor, resistance, and unyielding pride for the Marathas.

No Entry 2

No Entry 2 🎬 Basic Info Title: No Entry 2 Director: Anees Bazmee Producer: Boney Kapoor Studio / Banner: Reportedly under the T-Series / Zee / etc (various reports) Genre: Comedy (sequel to a comedy film) Planned Release Date: Targeting Christmas 2026, though earlier reports mentioned Diwali 2025. 👥 Cast & Crew Confirmed / Reported Cast Members: Varun Dhawan (lead) Arjun Kapoor (lead) Diljit Dosanjh (was announced, but later reports say he walked out)

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat

Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat 🎬 Basic Info Title: Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Director: Milap Zaveri (credited as Milap Milan Zaveri) Writers: Milap Zaveri & Mushtaq Shiekh Producers: Anshul Garg & Dinesh Jain under the banner Desi Movies Factory Release Date: 21 October 2025 (coinciding with Diwali) Language: Hindi Runtime: Approximately 141 minutes Budget & Box Office (Reported): Budget ~ ₹25 crore; Gross ~ ₹57.34 crore Certification: ‘A’ certificate by CBFC for adult viewing 📖 Storyline The film begins after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His son, Sambhaji (played by Vicky Kaushal), rises to lead the Maratha Empire. Sambhaji inherits a kingdom constantly under threat from the Mughal Empire, led by Aurangzeb. Despite betrayals and internal political conspiracies, Sambhaji proves to be a fearless and strategic leader. The movie shows his military brilliance: He orchestrates daring surprise attacks, such as the raid on Burhanpur, which shook the Mughal stronghold. He rallies Maratha forces and resists repeated invasions. Sambhaji’s personal life also unfolds, especially his bond with Yesubai (Rashmika Mandanna), who stands by him in turbulent times. Betrayal plays a big part — some Maratha nobles, dissatisfied with his leadership, conspire against him. This betrayal leads to his capture by the Mughals. In captivity, Aurangzeb offers Sambhaji a chance to convert and surrender. Sambhaji refuses, remaining steadfast in his dharma and loyalty to his kingdom. The climax is intense and tragic: Sambhaji endures brutal torture at the hands of the Mughals but refuses to bend. He is subjected to inhumane punishments (described historically as having his eyes gouged, nails pulled, and flesh torn). Despite this, he never surrenders, becoming a symbol of defiance. The film ends with his martyrdom, highlighting his sacrifice and leaving behind a legacy of valor, resistance, and unyielding pride for the Marathas.

War 2

  War 2 Basic Info & Crew / Cast Title: Chhaava (2025) Director: Laxman Utekar Producers / Studio: Produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films Screenplay / Writers: Laxman Utekar, Rishi Virmani, Kaustubh Savarkar, Unman Bankar, Omkar Mahajan Cinematography: Saurabh Goswami Editing: Manish Pradhan Music: A. R. Rahman, lyrics by Irshad Kamil and Kshitij Patwardhan Cast (key):  • Vicky Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj   • Rashmika Mandanna (as Queen Yesubai)   • Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, & others Runtime : The film runs about 161 minutes. Certification: U/A certificate from the CBFC. 📖 Storyline The film begins after the death of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. His son, Sambhaji (played by Vicky Kaushal), rises to lead the Maratha Empire. Sambhaji inherits a kingdom constantly under threat from the Mughal Empire, led by Aurangzeb. Despite betrayals and internal political conspiracies, Sambhaji proves to be a fearless and strategic leader. The movie shows his military brilliance: He orchestrates daring surprise attacks, such as the raid on Burhanpur, which shook the Mughal stronghold. He rallies Maratha forces and resists repeated invasions. Sambhaji’s personal life also unfolds, especially his bond with Yesubai (Rashmika Mandanna), who stands by him in turbulent times. Betrayal plays a big part — some Maratha nobles, dissatisfied with his leadership, conspire against him. This betrayal leads to his capture by the Mughals. In captivity, Aurangzeb offers Sambhaji a chance to convert and surrender. Sambhaji refuses, remaining steadfast in his dharma and loyalty to his kingdom. The climax is intense and tragic: Sambhaji endures brutal torture at the hands of the Mughals but refuses to bend. He is subjected to inhumane punishments (described historically as having his eyes gouged, nails pulled, and flesh torn). Despite this, he never surrenders, becoming a symbol of defiance. The film ends with his martyrdom, highlighting his sacrifice and leaving behind a legacy of valor, resistance, and unyielding pride for the Marathas.