Ajay Devgn’s long-delayed film Naam to release theatrically after 10 years; here's why it was stuck for so long

Ajay Devgn’s long-awaited film Naam will release theatrically on November 22. It had been delayed for ten years

Published on: Oct 27, 2024, 09:50:03 IST

By Abhimanyu Mathur

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Anees Bazmee and Ajay Devgn, both have films releasing this Diwali, in the form of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again. But barely three weeks later, the two will collaborate on another film. However, this one is an old filmthey worked on a decade ago. And it is finally releasing now. (Also read: Singham Again vs Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Clash of Ajay-Kartik films intensifies; T-Series approaches CCI, demands 50% screens)

Ajay Devgn is the lead of the movie, Naam.

All about Naam

The much-delayed film, Naam, is set to release in theatres on November 22, the makers announced Saturday. Naam is directed by Anees Bazmee, and produced by Anil Roongta under Roongta Entertainment and Snigdhaa Movies Pvt. Ltd. The makers also unveiled the poster along with the official title on Saturday.

Also starring Bhumika Chawla and Sameera Reddy, Naam will be released by Pen Marudhar nationwide in cinemas.

The feature film marks Ajay and Bazmee's fourth collaboration. The duo previously worked together on films like Hulchul, a 1995 action thriller, romantic-comedy Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha (1998), and the 2002 psychological thriller Deewange.

Why Naam was delayed

According to a press release issued by the makers, the action-drama entertainer was shot in 2014 but delayed due to the death of one of the producers. According to trade sources, the film was stuck in limbo for the longest time, unable to find distributors. The film will now be released, having found the backing of financiers and distributors.

But before that, Ajay will reprise his iconic role of Bajirao Singham in Singham Again. The film is part of director Rohit Shetty's Cop Universe. The Avengers-style crossover film also stars Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor.

Bazmee, on the other hand, is returning with the horror comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which stars Kartik Aaryan, Madhuri Dixit, and Vidya Balan. Both the films will be released in theatres on November 1.

(With PTI inputs)

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Abhimanyu Mathur
Abhimanyu Mathur is Deputy Editor, Entertainment at Hindustan Times. With almost 15 years of experience in writing about everything from films and TV shows to cricket matches and elections, he inhales and exhales pop culture and news. Currently, he watches movies and TV shows and talks to celebrities for a living, while occasionally writing about them as well. A journalism graduate of Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University, Abhimanyu began his career with Hindustan Times at the age of 20, swapping classrooms for newsrooms at an early age. He began his journey in the early days of digital journalism, later switching to the madness of print journalism. Work has led him to far off places like Japan and Jordan, as well as to the interiors of Haryana and the Indo-Pak border. He dabbled in city reporting in places like Meerut, Gurgaon, and Delhi, covered the Olympics and Cricket World Cups, before finding his calling in entertainment and lifestyle during the pandemic. A Rotten Tomatoes Certified Film Critic, he is equally at home covering stories on ground as he is interviewing celebrities and studios, and sometimes prefers to shepherd teams in delivering traffic through the day. Even as his role has evolved from reporter to supervisor over the years, his first love remains writing (and of late, talking on camera). With a good understanding of cinema and its trends, and a keen eye for detail, he continues to spark conversations around showbiz for readers around the world.Read More

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