This weekend’s big new Bollywood release is Double Dhamaal, a follow-up to the 2007 crime caper Dhamaal (“Fun”). The trailer below features multiple characters wearing blackface and afro wigs, so expect a double dose of casual racist fun!
In the Chicago area, Double Dhamaal opens on Friday, June 24, at the Big Cinemas Golf Glen 5 in Niles, AMC South Barrington 30 in South Barrington and Regal Cantera Stadium 17 in Warrenville. It has a listed runtime of 2 hrs. 18 min.
Of last week’s releases, Always Kabhi Kabhi leaves area theaters on Thursday, while Bheja Fry 2 gets a second week at the Golf Glen 5.
The Golf Glen 5 and South Barrington 30 are holding over Ready for a fourth week. Salman Khan’s latest earned $910,446 during its first three weeks in the U.S.
Other Indian films showing at the Golf Glen 5 this weekend include Avan Ivan (Tamil) and both the Tamil and Telugu versions of 180.