Niharika Lal (BOMBAY TIMES; July 6, 2020)

We had earlier told you that several film titles based on coronavirus have been registered, and now, lockdown and Galwan Valley are the latest words to feature in film titles. A source from a producers’ association tells us, “Maddock Films has registered the title Galwan Valley.”

Apparently, several filmmakers are exploring options for titles related to Ladakh and Indo-China, however, no other title has been registered yet. Ajay Devgn, too, making a film on the same topic.

TITLES RELATED TO THE LOCKDOWN HAVE ALSO BEEN REGISTERED
Filmmakers have showed interest in film titles related to the lockdown, like Corona Lockdown, and India Lockdown, among others. A source from Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) says, “We have received a query for the title Lockdown. The title Lockdown L Locha has been registered by Saregama Ltd.”

A film on the plight of migrant workers during the lockdown, titled Atmanirbhar, is to set go on the floors in August. It will tell the story of 15-year-old Jyoti Kumari, who cycled all the way from Gurgaon to her village in Darbhanga with her debilitated father as a pillion rider. She will also star in the film. Shine Krishna, who is directing the film, tells us that Sanjay Mishra has been roped in to play Jyoti’s father.

CORONA-BASED TITLES A HIT WITH FILMMAKERS
While Aanand L Rai has registered Coronavirus, Kumar Mangat has registered COVID-19. Reports also say that Madhur Bhandarkar’s production house has registered the titles Corona 2020, Corona Lockdown and India Lockdown. Madhur Bhandarkar said, “I always make films on topical issues so I will take up this issue. My production house has registered coronavirus and lockdown related titles.”

Corona Pyaar Hai, Corona 2020, One Weapon Corona, and Corona — The Deadly Virus are some of the corona-related titles which have been registered.

FILM TITLES REGISTERED BASED ON CURRENT EVENTS
- Galwan Valley
- Lockdown
- Lockdown L Locha
- Atmanirbhar
- Coronavirus
- COVID-19
- Corona 2020
- Corona Lockdown
- India Lockdown
- Corona Pyaar Hai
- One Weapon Corona
- Corona – The Deadly Virus