Kichcha Sudeep-starrer 'Vikrant Rona' to theatrically release in July
Mumbai (PTI): South star Kichcha Sudeep's upcoming 3D action movie "Vikrant Rona" will hit the theatres countrywide on July 28, the actor announced on Saturday.
Sudeep, known for starring in blockbusters like "Eega", "Veera Madakari", "Kempe Gowda", "Maanikya", "Ranna", "Pailwan" and "Dabangg 3", shared the news in a post on Twitter.
"After a long and a beautiful journey,,,Happy to announce that #VikrantRona will hit the theaters on July 28th 2022 #VikrantRonaJuly28 in cinemas worldwide in 3D," the 48-year-old star tweeted.
Directed by Anup Bhandari, the movie will be released in six languages including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and English.
The film's teaser was unveiled on social media by actors Salman Khan, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Simbu and former cricketer Virender Sehwag in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and English, respectively.
The teaser introduces viewers to Sudeepa's titular character Vikrant Rona aka the Lord of the Dark who strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies.
"Vikrant Rona" also stars actors Jacqueline Fernandez, Nirup Bhandari and Neetha Ashok.
Presented by Zee Studios, the film is produced by Jack Manjunath via his banner Shalini Artss and co-produced by Alankar Pandian of Invenio Origins.
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Metro ridership in Haryana sees over 13 pc rise in 2025-26
Chandigarh (PTI): Haryana's urban transit system witnessed a strong growth in 2025-26, with metro ridership registering a robust 13.55 per cent increase, the state government said in a statement on Thursday.
The progress was reviewed in the 64th board meeting of Haryana Mass Rapid Transport Corporation (HMRTC) chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi.
Between April 2025 and February 2026, the metro network recorded over 1.74 crore passengers, compared to 1.53 crore in the corresponding period the previous year.
July recorded the highest monthly growth at 22.93 per cent, while all months showed consistent positive trends.
Financial performance has also remained strong, with fare revenue rising 12.64 per cent till January 2026, the statement said.
Non-fare revenue surged by 108 per cent, driven by effective monetisation of station spaces, advertisements and commercial activities, resulting in an operating surplus for Rapid Metro.
Further initiatives, including the auction of station naming rights and additional advertisement sites, are expected to strengthen HMRTC's financial position, the statement said.
Appreciating the performance, Rastogi stated that the consistent rise in ridership and revenue reflects the success of Haryana's integrated transport strategy, rising commuter confidence and a clear shift towards public transport.
HMRTC Managing Director Chander Shekhar Khare said that, alongside operational gains, the state is making steady progress on an ambitious pipeline of metro and regional transit projects.
Metro connectivity from Gurugram Sector 56 to Panchgaon is under active consideration, with Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited studying the Detailed Project Report (DPR) and layout plan, and finalising a depot location in Sector 36A near Sihi village, he said.
The Gurugram-Faridabad Namo Bharat corridor has achieved a key milestone, with alignment and station locations finalised and approved by the Haryana government. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation is preparing the DPR, he added.
Similarly, the Delhi-Kundli metro extension is proposed to be placed before the Haryana Cabinet for approval.
The 136.3-kilometre Delhi-Panipat-Karnal RRTS Corridor has also progressed, with the revised DPR submitted for financial concurrence ahead of Haryana Cabinet consideration.
Within Gurugram, DPR preparation has been approved for key intra-city corridors, including the 17.09-kilometre Bhondsi-Subhash Chowk-Rajeev Chowk-Sohna Chowk Railway Station corridor, enhancing connectivity along Sohna Road, Khare said.
