Ajay Devgn’s Naam waited 10 years: Film set to release on November 22

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn’s much-delayed film, Naam is set to release in theatres on November 22, the makers announced on Saturday (Oct 26). The action-drama entertainer was shot in 2014, but got delayed due to the demise of one of the producers of the movie, according to a press release issued by the makers.

Awaited since 2014 

Naam is directed by Anees Bazmee, and produced by Anil Roongta under Roongta Entertainment and Snigdhaa Movies Pvt. Ltd. The feature film marks the fourth collaboration between Devgn and Bazmee. The duo previously worked together on films like Hulchul, a 1995 action thriller; the romantic comedy Pyaar Toh Hona Hi Tha (1998), and the 2002 psychological thriller Deewange. 

The cast 

The makers also unveiled the poster along with the official title. Naam, which also stars Bhumika Chawla and Sameera Reddy, will be released by Pen Marudhar across the nation in cinemas.

Upcoming films 

Meanwhile, Devgn's Singham Again and Bazmee's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 are set to clash at the box office on November 1. The screen allocation battle between Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again has intensified, with just six days left before their Diwali release. Both highly anticipated films are now caught in an unexpected dilemma, delaying bookings until the screen allocation dispute is settled. 

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Anees Bazmee said, “Both films are eagerly awaited. Ideally, there should be no friction; we can easily co-exist. There is room for two films, especially during Diwali. I don’t understand this competitive argument, nor do I support it. Why can’t two films succeed on the same Friday? It’s happened before. I hope both Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Again perform well. Ajay Devgn and I go way back—he starred in my non-comedy films Deewangee and Pyar Toh Hona Hi Tha. I’ve also worked on several hits with Akshay, and Singham director Rohit Shetty is a friend. We’re all part of the same industry, and I wish him all the best with his film, as I’m sure he does for mine.” 

(With inputs from agencies)