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{{short description|2019 Hindi-language film by Raj Mehta}}
{{short description|2019 film directed by Raj Mehta}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Good Newwz
| name          = Good Newwz
| image          = Good Newwz film poster.jpg
| image          = Good Newwz film poster.jpg
| alt            =
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| director      = [[Raj Mehta]]
| producer      = {{Plainlist|   
| producer      = {{Plainlist|   
* Hiroo Yash Johar
* Hiroo Yash Johar
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* [[Shashank Khaitan]]
* [[Shashank Khaitan]]
}}
}}
| director      = Raj Mehta
| writer        = '''Screenplay:'''<br />Jyoti Kapoor<br />'''Dialogues:'''<br />Jyoti Kapoor<br />Rishabh Sharma<br />Raj Mehta
| writer        = Jyoti Kapoor<br />Rishabh Sharma<br />Raj Mehta
| story          = Jyoti Kapoor
| starring      = {{Plainlist|
| starring      = {{Plainlist|
* [[Akshay Kumar]]
* [[Akshay Kumar]]
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* [[Kiara Advani]]
* [[Kiara Advani]]
}}
}}
| music          = '''Songs:'''<br />See [[Soundtrack]]<br />'''Score:'''<br />Jhon Stewart Eduri
| music          = '''Songs:'''<br />See [[#Soundtrack|Soundtrack]]<br />'''Score:'''<br />John Stewart Eduri
| cinematography = [[Vishnu Rao]]
| cinematography = [[Vishnu Rao]]
| editing        = Manish More
| editing        = Manish More
| studio        = [[Zee Studios]]<br />[[Dharma Productions]]<br />Cape of Good Films
| studio        = [[Zee Studios]]<br />[[Dharma Productions]]<br />[[Cape of Good Films]]
| distributor    = Zee Studios
| distributor    = Zee Studios
| released      = {{film date|df=yes|2019|12|27|ref1=<ref name="reldate">{{cite web |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-khan-s-good-news-to-release-on-december-27/story-sYRIF21QdnIgYTowUCbYfP.html |title=Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan's Good News to release on December 27 |date=27 April 2019 |publisher=Hindustan Times |access-date=27 December 2019}}</ref>}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2019|12|27}}
| runtime        = 132 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/good-newzz-2019 |title=Good Newwz (2019) |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |access-date=20 December 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220174927/https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/good-newzz-2019 | archive-date=20 December 2019 | url-status=live}}</ref>
| runtime        = 132 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Hindi
| language      = Hindi
| budget        = {{INR}}60 [[crore]]<ref>{{cite news |title=Good News for 'Good Newwz' at the BO with Rs 39.34 Cr in Two Days |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/bollywood/good-newwz-box-office-colletion-first-day-more-than-housefull-4 |access-date=21 January 2020 |work=The Quint |date=28 December 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
| budget        = {{INR|70 crore}}<ref name="boxofficeindia.com">{{Cite web |title=Good Newwz - Movie - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=5743 |website=boxofficeindia.com}}</ref>
| gross          = {{Estimation}} {{INR}}318.57 crore<ref name="bo">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/good-newwz/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office|title=Good Newwz Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=22 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224075547/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/good-newwz/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office|archive-date=24 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
| gross          = {{INR|318.57 crore}}<ref name="bo">{{Cite web |title=Good Newwz Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/good-newwz/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224075547/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/good-newwz/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office |archive-date=24 December 2019 |access-date=22 February 2020 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''''Good Newwz''''' is a 2019 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[comedy-drama film]] directed by Raj Mehta in his directorial debut and produced by [[Karan Johar]], Apoorva Mehta, Hiroo Yash Johar, [[Shashank Khaitan]] and Aruna Bhatia under their respective banners [[Dharma Productions]] and Cape of Good Films.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/akshay-kumar-is-the-only-male-superstar-who-never-asks-who-the-director-is-says-karan-johar-2391145.html |title=Akshay Kumar is the Only Male Superstar Who Never Asks Who the Director is, Says Karan Johar |date=18 November 2018 |publisher=News18 |access-date=27 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227043552/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/akshay-kumar-is-the-only-male-superstar-who-never-asks-who-the-director-is-says-karan-johar-2391145.html|archive-date=27 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> Starring [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]], [[Diljit Dosanjh]] and [[Kiara Advani]] in the lead roles, the film revolves around two couples tryst with [[in vitro fertilisation]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-good-news-that-s-the-title-of-kareena-kapoor-khan-s-next-with-akshay-kumar-here-s-what-the-film-is-all-about-2643923/amp |title='Good News'! That's the title of Kareena Kapoor Khan's next with Akshay Kumar |date=31 July 2018 |publisher=DNA India |access-date=14 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201115308/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-good-news-that-s-the-title-of-kareena-kapoor-khan-s-next-with-akshay-kumar-here-s-what-the-film-is-all-about-2643923/amp|archive-date=1 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The shooting commenced in November 2018 and was completed in April 2019. It was theatrically released in India on 27 December 2019.<ref name="reldate"/>
'''''Good Newwz''''' is a 2019 Indian [[comedy film]] directed by [[Raj Mehta]]  in his directorial debut and produced by [[Dharma Productions]] and [[Cape of Good Films]]. It stars [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]], [[Diljit Dosanjh]] and [[Kiara Advani]] and revolves around two couples' tryst with [[in vitro fertilization]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 November 2018 |title=Akshay Kumar is the Only Male Superstar Who Never Asks Who the Director is, Says Karan Johar |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/akshay-kumar-is-the-only-male-superstar-who-never-asks-who-the-director-is-says-karan-johar-2391145.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227043552/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/akshay-kumar-is-the-only-male-superstar-who-never-asks-who-the-director-is-says-karan-johar-2391145.html |archive-date=27 December 2019 |access-date=27 December 2019 |publisher=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=31 July 2018 |title='Good News'! That's the title of Kareena Kapoor Khan's next with Akshay Kumar |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-good-news-that-s-the-title-of-kareena-kapoor-khan-s-next-with-akshay-kumar-here-s-what-the-film-is-all-about-2643923/amp |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201115308/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-good-news-that-s-the-title-of-kareena-kapoor-khan-s-next-with-akshay-kumar-here-s-what-the-film-is-all-about-2643923/amp |archive-date=1 February 2019 |access-date=14 February 2019 |publisher=DNA India}}</ref>
 
[[Principal photography]] commenced in November 2018 and [[Wrap (filmmaking)|wrapped up]] by April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Good Newwz (2019) |url=https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/good-newzz-2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191220174927/https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/good-newzz-2019 |archive-date=20 December 2019 |access-date=20 December 2019 |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]]}}</ref>
 
The film was released theatrically on 27 December 2019 coinciding [[New Year|New Year Festivities]] and became one of the [[List of Indian films of 2019#Box office collection|highest grossing Indian films of 2019]], with a final worldwide gross of {{INRConvert|3.18|b|year=2019|mode=historical}}; it is Kumar's highest-grossing film in India. With this film, Kumar set a new record in 2019 by having three consecutive domestic [[List of highest domestic net collection of Hindi films|200 Crore Club]] net films alongside ''[[Mission Mangal]]'' and ''[[Housefull 4]]''.<ref name="reldate">{{Cite web |date=27 April 2019 |title=Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan's Good News to release on December 27 |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-khan-s-good-news-to-release-on-december-27/story-sYRIF21QdnIgYTowUCbYfP.html |access-date=27 December 2019 |publisher=Hindustan Times }}{{Dead link|date=February 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref><ref name="bo">{{Cite web |title=Good Newwz Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/good-newwz/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191224075547/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/good-newwz/box-office/#bh-movie-box-office |archive-date=24 December 2019 |access-date=22 February 2020 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>


== Plot ==
== Plot ==
Varun Batra is the CEO of a [[Volkswagen]] showroom in Mumbai and his wife, Deepti Batra, is a celebrity journalist. The two are a happily married couple going on seven years, but struggle to conceive a baby. Varun's sister Richa suggests the couple meet reputed fertility specialist Anand Joshi, who suggests they do [[in vitro fertilisation]] (IVF), a fertility technique that will enhance their chances. They agree, Varun submits sperm samples, and Anand seemingly places Varun's sperm in Deepti's embryo.
Varun Batra is the [[chief executive officer|CEO]] of a [[Volkswagen]] showroom in [[Mumbai]] and his wife, Deepti "Deepu" Batra, is a celebrity journalist. The two are a happily married couple going on seven years, but struggle to conceive a baby. Varun's sister Richa suggests the couple meet reputed fertility specialist Dr. Anand Joshi, who suggests they do [[in vitro fertilisation]] (IVF), a fertility technique that will enhance their chances. They agree, Varun submits sperm samples, and Dr. Joshi seemingly places the couple's [[embryo]] created in his lab in Deepti's uterus.


12 days later, Varun and Deepti are hastily summoned by Anand's wife, Sandhya Joshi. Here, the two run into another homonymous couple, Honey Batra and Monika Batra, who have taken up IVF as well. Anand guiltily reveals that a sperm mix-up has occurred: Varun's sperm have been mixed with Monika's eggs, and Honey's sperm with Deepti's eggs. Shocked beyond belief, both couples attack the two doctors. The doctors suggest that the couples go for a minor procedure so there is no chance of pregnancy. Varun later learns from Honey that Monika is pregnant with Varun's child, and Deepti is pregnant with Honey's child, but his rudeness causes Honey to fear the loss of his own child as Deepti has also gotten pregnant. He vows to prevent an abortion on Deepti's part, and he and Monika rent out a flat just above Varun's and Deepti's, much to the couple's shock.
12 days later, Varun and Deepti are hastily summoned by Dr. Anand's wife, Dr. Sandhya Joshi, where the two run into another couple: Honey Batra and Monika "Moni" Batra, who have elected IVF as well. Anand guiltily reveals that a sperm mix-up has occurred due to the two couples [[homonymous]] surname: Varun's sperm have been fertilised Monika's eggs, and Honey's sperm with Deepti's eggs. Shocked beyond belief, both couples attack the two doctors. The doctors suggest that the couples go for a minor procedure so there is no chance of [[pregnancy]]. Varun later learns from Honey that Monika is pregnant with Varun's child, and Deepti is pregnant with Honey's child, but his rudeness causes Honey to fear the loss of his own child. He vows to prevent an [[abortion]] on Deepti's part, and he and Monika rent out a flat just above Varun's and Deepti's, much to the couple's shock.


Varun and Deepti initially project frustration against Honey and Monika the first six months of pregnancy for interfering in their lives. However, during a routine check-up in the seventh month of pregnancy, Sandhya advises Deepti to try talking to Monika, who is probably going through as much as she is emotionally distressed. Realizing that she needs to try understanding the situation, Deepti asks Monika out for a street food treat, during which they start getting to know each other. Deepti learns that Monika had suffered two [[miscarriage]]s, making her sympathise, and the women bond. However, Varun still nurses a negative attitude, especially since Deepti is not carrying his child. She takes a stand in Honey's and Monika's favour for the first time, angrily telling Varun that he never cared to understand anything that happened post the mishap.
Varun and Deepti initially project frustration against Honey and Monika during the first six months of pregnancy for interfering in their lives. However, during a routine check-up in the seventh month of pregnancy, Sandhya advises Deepti to try talking to Monika, who is probably going through as much as she is, being emotionally distressed. Realising that she needs to try to understand the situation, Deepti asks Monika out for a street food treat, during which they start getting to know each other. Deepti learns that Monika had suffered two [[miscarriage]]s, making her sympathise, and the women bond. However, Varun still nurses a negative attitude, especially since Deepti is not carrying his child. She takes a stand in Honey's and Monika's favour for the first time, angrily telling Varun that he never cared to understand anything that happened post the mishap.


Varun, with Deepti's confrontation still fresh in his mind, makes an attempt to bond with Honey when they meet at a bar, and they almost strike a chord with each other, until Honey expresses concern over Deepti's work commitments, which he thinks will have a negative impact on the child. Varun, incensed, snubs Honey in a possessive manner, and all else fails. An argument between the two escalates until Varun storms out and Honey is arrested by the cops after the manager drops a call.
Varun, with Deepti's confrontation still fresh in his mind, makes an attempt to bond with Honey when they meet at a bar, and they almost strike a chord with each other, until Honey expresses concern over Deepti's work commitments, which he thinks will have a negative impact on the child. Varun, incensed, snubs Honey in a possessive manner, an argument between the two escalates until Varun storms out and Honey is arrested after the manager drops a call.


That night, amidst heavy rains, Monika knocks on Deepti's door in desperation: she has gone into premature labour and Honey is nowhere to be found. Varun hurriedly drives Monika to the hospital and she gives birth to Varun's child. However, the newborn is shifted to a critical unit in grave condition, having been born with a respiratory defect, accelerated by Monika's history of [[miscarriage]]s, with little chance of survival. As it dawns on him that the baby is in fact his, Varun begins crying and hugs Honey when he arrives after being let off with a warning. Even as Honey and Monika reunite, he goes home and breaks down in Deepti's arms, apologising for his past insensitivity.
That night, amidst heavy rains, Monika knocks on Deepti's door in desperation: she has gone into [[premature labour]] and Honey is nowhere to be found. Varun hurriedly drives Monika to the hospital and she gives birth to Varun's child. However, the newborn is shifted to a critical unit in grave condition, having been born with a respiratory defect, accelerated by Monika's history of miscarriages, with little chance of survival. As it dawns on him that the baby is in fact his, Varun begins crying and hugs Honey when he arrives after being let off with a warning. Even as Honey and Monika reunite, he goes home and breaks down in Deepti's arms, apologising for his past insensitivity.


For a few weeks, both couples pray for the baby's recovery and Monika remains in the hospital as Deepti tends to her. The baby finally recovers and after 2 months, Deepti too has a successful delivery. Varun, now a changed man, invites Honey and Monika to meet the baby. Both couples finally bond and accept each other, holding each other's babies in their arms.
For a few weeks, both couples pray for the baby's recovery and Monika remains in the hospital as Deepti tends to her. The baby finally recovers and after 2 months, Deepti too has a successful delivery. Varun, now a changed man, invites Honey and Monika to meet the baby. Both couples finally bond and accept each other, holding each other's babies in their arms.


==Cast==
==Cast==
* [[Akshay Kumar]] as Varun Batra :  Deepti's husband , Monika's Child's Father.
* [[Akshay Kumar]] as Varun Batra
* [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]] as Deepti Batra : Varun's wife , Honey's Child's Mother.
* [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]] as Deepti "Deepu" Batra
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as Honey Batra : Monika's husband , Deepti's Child's Father.
* [[Diljit Dosanjh]] as Honey Batra
* [[Kiara Advani]] as Monika Batra : Honey's Wife ,  Varun's Child's Mother
* [[Kiara Advani]] as Monika "Moni" Batra
* [[Tisca Chopra]] as Dr Sanya Joshi, Anand's wife a [[reproductive endocrinology and infertility|fertility specialist]]
* [[Tisca Chopra]] as Dr. Sandhya Joshi
* [[Adil Hussain]] as Dr Anand Joshi, the two couples' [[reproductive endocrinology and infertility|fertility specialist]] and Sanya's husband
* [[Adil Hussain]] as Dr. Anand Joshi
* [[Anjana Sukhani]] as Advocate Richa Batra Ahuja, Varun's sister
* [[Anjana Sukhani]] as Advocate Richa Ahuja
* [[Faisal Rashid (actor)|Faisal Rashid]] as Vivek Ahuja, Richa's husband
* Faisal Rashid as Vivek Ahuja
* [[Mohit Raina]] as Murari, the flight passenger beside Deepti (cameo appearance)
* Sunita Dhir as Manjot Batra
* Sunita Dhir as Honey's mother
* Amishka Sood as the [[IVF]] Hospital Receptionist
* Amishka Sood as the IVF Receptionist
* [[Yukta Mookhey]] as patient at IVF centre
* Yukta Mookhey as patient at IVF centre
* Richa Kapoor as Reeta Batra
* Richa Kapoor as Mrs Batra, Varun's mother
* Pradeep Kuckreja as Rajan Batra
* Pradeep Kuckreja as Mr Batra, Varun's father
* Kavita Pais as Kamini Kashya
* Kavita Pais as Deepti's mother
* Shivam Pal as the Airport cab driver
* Shivam Pal as the airport cab driver
* Karan Ashar as Akash Singhania, Varun's friend
* Karan Ashar as Akash, Varun's colleague
* Taksh Dave as Tarun Batra, Varun's Showroom kid
* Taksh Dave as the showroom kid
* Vishwa Sharma as the Old IVF Patient
* Vishwa Sharma as the old IVF customer
* Uddhav Dharap as Patient at IVF Centre


===Special appearances===
===Special appearances===
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* [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] in the song "Chandigarh Mein"
* [[Badshah (rapper)|Badshah]] in the song "Chandigarh Mein"
* [[Harrdy Sandhu]] in the song "Chandigarh Mein"
* [[Harrdy Sandhu]] in the song "Chandigarh Mein"
* [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]] in the song "Sauda Khara Khara”
* [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]] in the song "Sauda Khara Khara"
* [[Mohit Raina]] as Murari, flight passenger


==Production==
==Production==
=== Pre-production ===
=== Pre-production ===
This film's name was announced on Twitter as – ''Good News''. It is Dosanjh's first film under the banner of [[Dharma Productions]].<ref>{{cite tweet |user=diljitdosanjh |author=Diljit Dosanjh |date=30 November 2018 |number = 1068351543018168320 |title=#GOODNEWS @DharmaMovies @karanjohar Sir @akshaykumar Sir #KareennaKapoorKhan Ji @Advani_Kiara #RajMehta Sir @ShashankKhaitan Sir 😊🙏🏽  It's a Dream Come True When you get to Work with Your Favourite Productions House and an Awesome TEAM 😊 SHUKAR 🙏🏽 LOVE MY FANS 😊🙏🏽 https://t.co/eGDcPBnUi4}}</ref>
This film's name was announced on [[Twitter]]. It is Dosanjh's first film under the banner of [[Dharma Productions]].<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1068351543018168320 |user=diljitdosanjh |title=#GOODNEWS @DharmaMovies @karanjohar Sir @akshaykumar Sir #KareennaKapoorKhan Ji @Advani_Kiara #RajMehta Sir @ShashankKhaitan Sir 😊🙏🏽  It's a Dream Come True When you get to Work with Your Favourite Productions House and an Awesome TEAM 😊 SHUKAR 🙏🏽 LOVE MY FANS 😊🙏🏽 https://t.co/eGDcPBnUi4 |author=Diljit Dosanjh |date=30 November 2018}}</ref>


=== Filming ===
=== Filming ===
Filming commenced in December 2018, with Dosanjh and Advani filming their scenes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/karan-johars-good-news-goes-on-floors-today-akshay-kumar-and-kareena-kapoor-khan-to-join-later-watch-video-bollywood-news/323464 |title=Karan Johar's Good News goes on floors today, Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan to join later |work=Times Now |date=30 November 2018 |access-date=14 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130113214/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/karan-johars-good-news-goes-on-floors-today-akshay-kumar-and-kareena-kapoor-khan-to-join-later-watch-video-bollywood-news/323464|archive-date=30 November 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Kumar and Kapoor joined filming in January and announced it by posting on Instagram.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-shares-new-pic-with-pouty-co-star-kareena-kapoor-from-sets-of-good-news/story-QmI38BXbAX0UNVW8IpF6EM_amp.html |title=Akshay Kumar shares new pic with pouty co-star Kareena Kapoor from sets of Good News |work=Hindustan Timesimes |date=11 February 2019 |access-date=14 February 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214060057/https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-shares-new-pic-with-pouty-co-star-kareena-kapoor-from-sets-of-good-news/story-QmI38BXbAX0UNVW8IpF6EM_amp.html|archive-date=14 February 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> During a recent interview and in a Twitter post, Kumar said about Kapoor, "We are extremely fond of each other. Bebo and Lolo tease me about the amount of money I’m making and I tease them about having a flat in every building in Bandra. That's our fun banter."'<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.filmsbit.com/2019/04/good-news-akshay-kumar-on-kareena.html |title=Good News: Akshay Kumar on Kareena Kapoor Khan open up about their friendly banter |website=www.filmsbit.com|access-date=8 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408055530/http://www.filmsbit.com/2019/04/good-news-akshay-kumar-on-kareena.html|archive-date=8 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Anjana Sukhani]] of [[Golmaal (film series)|Golmaal]] fame joined the cast to essay an important role, which was revealed to be that of Kumar's sister.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-khans-good-news-gets-new-cast-member-read-details-inside/ |title=SCOOP! Akshay Kumar – Kareena Kapoor Khan's Good News gets a new cast member (read details inside) |date=10 April 2019 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en|access-date=10 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410065002/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-khans-good-news-gets-new-cast-member-read-details-inside/|archive-date=10 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> The filming was finished in the first week of April 2019.<ref name =":f1">{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/good-news-cast-announce-films-wrap-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-starrer-to-release-on-6-september-6402731.html |title=Good News cast announce film's wrap; Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor starrer to release on 6 September |work=First Post |date=7 April 2019 |access-date=16 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416214345/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/good-news-cast-announce-films-wrap-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-starrer-to-release-on-6-september-6402731.html|archive-date=16 April 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
Filming commenced in December 2018, with Dosanjh and Advani filming their scenes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 November 2018 |title=Karan Johar's Good News goes on floors today, Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan to join later |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/karan-johars-good-news-goes-on-floors-today-akshay-kumar-and-kareena-kapoor-khan-to-join-later-watch-video-bollywood-news/323464 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130113214/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/karan-johars-good-news-goes-on-floors-today-akshay-kumar-and-kareena-kapoor-khan-to-join-later-watch-video-bollywood-news/323464 |archive-date=30 November 2018 |access-date=14 February 2019 |website=Times Now}}</ref> Kumar and Kapoor joined filming in January and announced it by posting on [[Instagram]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 February 2019 |title=Akshay Kumar shares new pic with pouty co-star Kareena Kapoor from sets of Good News |url=https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-shares-new-pic-with-pouty-co-star-kareena-kapoor-from-sets-of-good-news/story-QmI38BXbAX0UNVW8IpF6EM_amp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190214060057/https://m.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/akshay-kumar-shares-new-pic-with-pouty-co-star-kareena-kapoor-from-sets-of-good-news/story-QmI38BXbAX0UNVW8IpF6EM_amp.html |archive-date=14 February 2019 |access-date=14 February 2019 |website=Hindustan Timesimes}}</ref> During a recent interview and in a Twitter post, Kumar said about Kapoor, "We are extremely fond of each other. Bebo and Lolo tease me about the amount of money I’m making and I tease them about having a flat in every building in [[Bandra]]. That's our fun banter."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Good News: Akshay Kumar on Kareena Kapoor Khan open up about their friendly banter |url=http://www.filmsbit.com/2019/04/good-news-akshay-kumar-on-kareena.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408055530/http://www.filmsbit.com/2019/04/good-news-akshay-kumar-on-kareena.html |archive-date=8 April 2019 |access-date=8 April 2019 |website=www.filmsbit.com}}</ref> [[Anjana Sukhani]] joined the cast, and she was revealed to be Kumar's sister.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 April 2019 |title=SCOOP! Akshay Kumar – Kareena Kapoor Khan's Good News gets a new cast member (read details inside) |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-khans-good-news-gets-new-cast-member-read-details-inside/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410065002/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-khans-good-news-gets-new-cast-member-read-details-inside/ |archive-date=10 April 2019 |access-date=10 April 2019 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref> The filming was finished in the first week of April 2019.<ref name=":f1">{{Cite web |date=7 April 2019 |title=Good News cast announce film's wrap; Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor starrer to release on 6 September |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/good-news-cast-announce-films-wrap-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-starrer-to-release-on-6-september-6402731.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416214345/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/good-news-cast-announce-films-wrap-akshay-kumar-kareena-kapoor-starrer-to-release-on-6-september-6402731.html |archive-date=16 April 2019 |access-date=16 April 2019 |website=First Post}}</ref>


==Marketing and release==
==Release==
The film was slated to release on 6 September but was pushed to 29 November, later it was again pushed to release on 27 December 2019.<ref name="reldate"/>
The film was slated to release on 6 September but was pushed to 29 November, and pushed again to release on 25 December 2019, on the festival of Christmas.<ref name="reldate" />


==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
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| name        = Good Newwz
| name        = Good Newwz
| type        = Soundtrack
| type        = Soundtrack
| artist      = [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Rochak Kohli]], [[Lauv]], Lijo George – DJ Chetas, [[Manj Musik]] – Herbie Sahara, [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]] and [[KSHMR]]
| artist      = [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Rochak Kohli]], [[Lauv]], Lijo George – DJ Chetas, [[Manj Musik]] – Herbie Sahara, [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]] and [[Kshmr]]
| cover        =  
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| released    = 26 December 2019<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/good-newwz/UD51CawjtVY_ |title=Good Newwz – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |publisher=Jio Saavn|access-date=26 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211112505/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/good-newwz/UD51CawjtVY_|archive-date=11 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
| released    = 26 December 2019<ref>{{Cite web |title=Good Newwz – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/good-newwz/UD51CawjtVY_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211112505/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/good-newwz/UD51CawjtVY_ |archive-date=11 December 2019 |access-date=26 December 2019 |publisher=Jio Saavn}}</ref>
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| language    = Hindi
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| misc       = {{External media
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The film's music is composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Rochak Kohli]], [[Lauv]], Lijo George–DJ Chetas, [[Manj Musik]]–Herbie Sahara, [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]] and [[Kshmr]]. The songs are written by [[Kumaar]], [[Rashmi Virag]], Tanishk Bagchi, Sukhbir, Gurpreet Saini, [[Ari Leff]], Michael Pollock, Herbie Sahara and [[Vayu Shrivastav|Vayu]]. The background score has been composed by John Stewart Eduri.
The film's music is composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Rochak Kohli]], [[Lauv]], Lijo George (DJ Chetas), [[Manj Musik]] (Herbie Sahara), [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]] and [[Kshmr]]. The songs are written by [[Kumaar]], [[Rashmi Virag]], Tanishk Bagchi, Sukhbir, Gurpreet Saini, [[Ari Leff]], Michael Pollock, Herbie Sahara and [[Vayu Shrivastav|Vayu]]. The background score is composed by John Stewart Eduri.


The song ''"Sauda Khara Khara"'' is a remake of Sukhbir's original hit, recreated by Lijo George-DJ Chetas, while the song ''"Laal Ghagraa"'' is a remake of Sahara's and Musik's original hit, and has been recreated by Bagchi, who added an interlude from [[Daler Mehndi]]'s hit song ''"Ho Jayegi Balle Balle"'' to the recreated version.
The song "Sauda Khara Khara" is a remake of Sukhbir's song, recreated by Lijo George-DJ Chetas, while the song "Laal Ghagraa" is a remake of Sahara's and Musik's song, and has been recreated by Bagchi, who added an interlude from [[Daler Mehndi]]'s song "Ho Jayegi Balle Balle" to the recreated version.


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| lyrics1 = Tanishk Bagchi, Badshah
| lyrics1 = Tanishk Bagchi, Badshah
| length1 = 3:25
| length1 = 3:25
| title2  = Sauda Khara Khara
| title2  = Laal Ghaghra
| extra2  = [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]], [[Dhvani Bhanushali]]
| extra2  = [[Manj Musik]], Herbie Sahara, [[Neha Kakkar]]
| music2  = Lijo George – DJ Chetas, Sukhbir
| music2  = Tanishk Bagchi, Manj Musik–Herbie Sahara
| lyrics2 = [[Kumaar]]
| lyrics2 = Tanishk Bagchi, Herbie Sahara
| length2 = 3:31
| length2 = 4:28
| title3  = Maana Dil
| title3  = Zumba
| extra3  = [[B Praak]]
| extra3  = Romy
| music3  = Tanishk Bagchi
| music3  = Tanishk Bagchi
| lyrics3 = [[Rashmi Virag]]
| lyrics3 = [[Vayu Shrivastav|Vayu]]
| length3 = 3:55
| length3 = 2:57
| title4  = Laal Ghaghra
| title4  = Maana Dil
| extra4  = [[Manj Musik]], Herbie Sahara, [[Neha Kakkar]]
| extra4  = [[B Praak]]
| music4  = Tanishk Bagchi, Manj Musik–Herbie Sahara
| music4  = Tanishk Bagchi
| lyrics4 = Tanishk Bagchi, Herbie Sahara
| lyrics4 = [[Rashmi Virag]]
| length4 = 4:28
| length4 = 3:55
| title5  = Dil Na Jaaneya
| title5  = Sauda Khara Khara
| extra5  = [[Rochak Kohli]], [[Lauv]], [[Akasa Singh]]
| extra5  = [[Diljit Dosanjh]], [[Sukhbir (musician)|Sukhbir]], [[Dhvani Bhanushali]]
| music5  = Rochak Kohli, Lauv
| music5  = Lijo George – DJ Chetas, Sukhbir
| lyrics5 = Gurpreet Saini, [[Ari Leff]], Michael Pollock
| lyrics5 = [[Kumaar]]
| length5 = 3:51
| length5 = 3:31
| title6  = Zumba
| title6  = Dil Na Jaaneya
| extra6  = Romy
| extra6  = [[Rochak Kohli]], [[Lauv]], [[Akasa Singh]]
| music6  = Tanishk Bagchi
| music6  = Rochak Kohli, Lauv
| lyrics6 = [[Vayu Shrivastav|Vayu]]
| lyrics6 = Gurpreet Saini, [[Ari Leff]], Michael Pollock
| length6 = 2:57
| length6 = 3:51
| title7  = Dil Na Jaaneya
| title7  = Dil Na Jaaneya
| note7  = Unplugged
| note7  = Unplugged
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| lyrics7 = Gurpreet Saini
| lyrics7 = Gurpreet Saini
| length7 = 3:03
| length7 = 3:03
| title8  = Good Newwz Theme
| title8  = Good Newwz (Theme)
| extra8  = –
| extra8  = –
| music8  = [[Kshmr]], Tanishk Bagchi
| music8  = [[Kshmr|KSHMR]], Tanishk Bagchi
| lyrics8 = –
| lyrics8 = –
| length8 = 2:45
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==Reception==
==Reception==
[[Taran Adarsh]] gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, 'Excellent. This one's a sure-fire hit. Smart writing. Fantastic humour. Heartfelt emotions... Superb performances Akshay, Kareena, Diljit, Kiara. 2019 will conclude with a big winner, with Good Newwz.'<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1209880518277267462 |title=#OneWordReview...#GoodNewwz: EXCELLENT. Rating: This one's a SURE-FIRE HIT... Smart writing. Fantastic humour. Heartfelt emotions... Superb performances [#Akshay, #Kareena, #Diljit, #Kiara]...2019 will conclude with a big winner, with #GoodNewwz. #GoodNewwzReview pic.twitter.com/9YUx24tiTB |last=adarsh |first=taran |date=25 December 2019 |website=@taran_adarsh |language=en|access-date=28 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225170833/https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1209880518277267462|archive-date=25 December 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of News 18 gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and said, "If Good Newwz doesn't go off the rails when the tone shifts, it's because the actors stay sincere and committed as the narrative evolves. The heart of the film is its cast anyway."<ref>{{cite web |title=Good Newwz Movie Review: Akshay Kumar Film is a Bumpy Ride But There's Lot to Laugh About |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/good-newwz-movie-review-akshay-kumar-film-is-a-bumpy-ride-but-theres-lot-to-laugh-about-2438225.html |first=Rajeev |last=Masand |publisher=News18 |date=28 December 2019}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|score=71|count=17|average=6.10|consensus=|ref=yes |access-date=23 July 2024}}<ref>{{Cite Rotten Tomatoes |id=good_newwz |type=m |title=Good Newwz |access-date=23 July 2024}}</ref>
 
[[Taran Adarsh]] gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "Excellent. This one's a sure-fire hit. Smart writing. Fantastic humour. Heartfelt emotions... Superb performances [Akshay, Kareena, Diljit, Kiara]. 2019 will conclude with a big winner, with [''Good Newwz'']."<ref>{{Cite web |last=adarsh |first=taran |date=25 December 2019 |title=#OneWordReview...#GoodNewwz: EXCELLENT. Rating: This one's a SURE-FIRE HIT... Smart writing. Fantastic humour. Heartfelt emotions... Superb performances [#Akshay, #Kareena, #Diljit, #Kiara]...2019 will conclude with a big winner, with #GoodNewwz. #GoodNewwzReview pic.twitter.com/9YUx24tiTB |url=https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1209880518277267462 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191225170833/https://twitter.com/taran_adarsh/status/1209880518277267462 |archive-date=25 December 2019 |access-date=28 December 2019 |website=@taran_adarsh |language=en}}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] of News 18 gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and said, "If Good Newwz doesn't go off the rails when the tone shifts, it's because the actors stay sincere and committed as the narrative evolves. The heart of the film is its cast anyway."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Masand |first=Rajeev |date=28 December 2019 |title=Good Newwz Movie Review: Akshay Kumar Film is a Bumpy Ride But There's Lot to Laugh About |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/good-newwz-movie-review-akshay-kumar-film-is-a-bumpy-ride-but-theres-lot-to-laugh-about-2438225.html |publisher=News18}}{{Rating|3|5}}</ref>


==Box office==
==Box office==
''Good Newwz'' earned {{INR}}17.56 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day. On the second day, the film collected {{INR}}21.78 crore, On the third day, the film collected {{INR}}25.65 crore, taking total opening weekend collection to {{INR}}65.99 crore.<ref name="bo" />
''Good Newwz'' earned {{INR|link=yes}}17.56 [[crore]] at the domestic box office on its opening day. On the second day, the film earned {{INR}}21.78 crore. On the third day, the film earned {{INR}}25.65 crore, for a total opening weekend earning of {{INR}}65.99 crore.<ref name="bo" />


{{As of|2020|2|21}}, with a gross of {{INR}}244.21 crore in India and {{INR}}74.36 crore overseas, the film has a worldwide gross collection of {{INR}}318.57 crore and is the fifth [[List of Bollywood films of 2019|highest grossing Bollywood film of 2019]].<ref name="tgww:bo2">{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2019/ |title=Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=22 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191118064625/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2019/ |archive-date=18 November 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="bo" />
{{As of|2020|2|21}}, with a gross of {{INR}}244.21 crore in India and {{INR}}74.36 crore overseas, the film has a worldwide gross collection of {{INR}}318.57 crore and is the sixth [[List of Bollywood films of 2019|highest grossing Bollywood film of 2019]].<ref name="tgww:bo2">{{Cite web |title=Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191118064625/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2019/ |archive-date=18 November 2019 |access-date=22 February 2020 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref name="bo" />


== Home media ==
== Home media ==
The film was made available to stream on [[Over-the-top media services|OTT]] platform [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon Prime]] on 22 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/amazon-prime-february-2020-releases-darbar-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-hunters-and-more/article30733956.ece |title=Amazon Prime February 2020 releases: 'Darbar', 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood', 'Hunters' and more |date=4 February 2020 |newspaper=The Hindu |language=en-IN|access-date=11 March 2020 |last1=Sunder |first1=Gautam}}</ref>
The film was made available to stream on [[Over-the-top media services|OTT]] platform [[Amazon Prime Video|Amazon Prime]] on 22 February 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sunder |first=Gautam |date=4 February 2020 |title=Amazon Prime February 2020 releases: 'Darbar', 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood', 'Hunters' and more |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/amazon-prime-february-2020-releases-darbar-once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-hunters-and-more/article30733956.ece |access-date=11 March 2020 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN}}</ref>
 
==Sequel==
A [[spiritual sequel]], ''[[Bad Newz (film)|Bad Newz]]'', was theatrically released on 19 July 2024. It stars [[Vicky Kaushal]], [[Triptii Dimri]], and [[Ammy Virk]] and deals with [[Superfecundation|heteropaternal superfecundation]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Bad Newz trailer: Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk have comedic ‘kalesh’ over Triptii Dimri, trailer reveals film’s big twist |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/bad-newz-trailer-vicky-kaushal-and-ammy-virk-triptii-dimri-comedic-kalesh-9420927/}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Indian pregnancy films]]
[[Category:Indian pregnancy films]]
[[Category:2010s Hindi-language films]]
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[[Category:Films scored by Tanishk Bagchi]]
[[Category:Films scored by Rochak Kohli]]
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[[Category:Films about surrogacy]]
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Good Newwz
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRaj Mehta
Produced by
Written byScreenplay:
Jyoti Kapoor
Dialogues:
Jyoti Kapoor
Rishabh Sharma
Raj Mehta
Story byJyoti Kapoor
Starring
Music bySongs:
See Soundtrack
Score:
John Stewart Eduri
CinematographyVishnu Rao
Edited byManish More
Production
company
Distributed byZee Studios
Release date
  • 27 December 2019 (2019-12-27)
Running time
132 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹70 crore[1]
Box office₹318.57 crore[2]

Good Newwz is a 2019 Indian comedy film directed by Raj Mehta in his directorial debut and produced by Dharma Productions and Cape of Good Films. It stars Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani and revolves around two couples' tryst with in vitro fertilization.[3][4]

Principal photography commenced in November 2018 and wrapped up by April 2019.[5]

The film was released theatrically on 27 December 2019 coinciding New Year Festivities and became one of the highest grossing Indian films of 2019, with a final worldwide gross of ₹3.18 billion (US$45.16 million); it is Kumar's highest-grossing film in India. With this film, Kumar set a new record in 2019 by having three consecutive domestic 200 Crore Club net films alongside Mission Mangal and Housefull 4.[6][2]

Plot[edit | edit source]

Varun Batra is the CEO of a Volkswagen showroom in Mumbai and his wife, Deepti "Deepu" Batra, is a celebrity journalist. The two are a happily married couple going on seven years, but struggle to conceive a baby. Varun's sister Richa suggests the couple meet reputed fertility specialist Dr. Anand Joshi, who suggests they do in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a fertility technique that will enhance their chances. They agree, Varun submits sperm samples, and Dr. Joshi seemingly places the couple's embryo created in his lab in Deepti's uterus.

12 days later, Varun and Deepti are hastily summoned by Dr. Anand's wife, Dr. Sandhya Joshi, where the two run into another couple: Honey Batra and Monika "Moni" Batra, who have elected IVF as well. Anand guiltily reveals that a sperm mix-up has occurred due to the two couples homonymous surname: Varun's sperm have been fertilised Monika's eggs, and Honey's sperm with Deepti's eggs. Shocked beyond belief, both couples attack the two doctors. The doctors suggest that the couples go for a minor procedure so there is no chance of pregnancy. Varun later learns from Honey that Monika is pregnant with Varun's child, and Deepti is pregnant with Honey's child, but his rudeness causes Honey to fear the loss of his own child. He vows to prevent an abortion on Deepti's part, and he and Monika rent out a flat just above Varun's and Deepti's, much to the couple's shock.

Varun and Deepti initially project frustration against Honey and Monika during the first six months of pregnancy for interfering in their lives. However, during a routine check-up in the seventh month of pregnancy, Sandhya advises Deepti to try talking to Monika, who is probably going through as much as she is, being emotionally distressed. Realising that she needs to try to understand the situation, Deepti asks Monika out for a street food treat, during which they start getting to know each other. Deepti learns that Monika had suffered two miscarriages, making her sympathise, and the women bond. However, Varun still nurses a negative attitude, especially since Deepti is not carrying his child. She takes a stand in Honey's and Monika's favour for the first time, angrily telling Varun that he never cared to understand anything that happened post the mishap.

Varun, with Deepti's confrontation still fresh in his mind, makes an attempt to bond with Honey when they meet at a bar, and they almost strike a chord with each other, until Honey expresses concern over Deepti's work commitments, which he thinks will have a negative impact on the child. Varun, incensed, snubs Honey in a possessive manner, an argument between the two escalates until Varun storms out and Honey is arrested after the manager drops a call.

That night, amidst heavy rains, Monika knocks on Deepti's door in desperation: she has gone into premature labour and Honey is nowhere to be found. Varun hurriedly drives Monika to the hospital and she gives birth to Varun's child. However, the newborn is shifted to a critical unit in grave condition, having been born with a respiratory defect, accelerated by Monika's history of miscarriages, with little chance of survival. As it dawns on him that the baby is in fact his, Varun begins crying and hugs Honey when he arrives after being let off with a warning. Even as Honey and Monika reunite, he goes home and breaks down in Deepti's arms, apologising for his past insensitivity.

For a few weeks, both couples pray for the baby's recovery and Monika remains in the hospital as Deepti tends to her. The baby finally recovers and after 2 months, Deepti too has a successful delivery. Varun, now a changed man, invites Honey and Monika to meet the baby. Both couples finally bond and accept each other, holding each other's babies in their arms.

Cast[edit | edit source]

  • Akshay Kumar as Varun Batra
  • Kareena Kapoor Khan as Deepti "Deepu" Batra
  • Diljit Dosanjh as Honey Batra
  • Kiara Advani as Monika "Moni" Batra
  • Tisca Chopra as Dr. Sandhya Joshi
  • Adil Hussain as Dr. Anand Joshi
  • Anjana Sukhani as Advocate Richa Ahuja
  • Faisal Rashid as Vivek Ahuja
  • Sunita Dhir as Manjot Batra
  • Amishka Sood as the IVF Hospital Receptionist
  • Yukta Mookhey as patient at IVF centre
  • Richa Kapoor as Reeta Batra
  • Pradeep Kuckreja as Rajan Batra
  • Kavita Pais as Kamini Kashya
  • Shivam Pal as the Airport cab driver
  • Karan Ashar as Akash Singhania, Varun's friend
  • Taksh Dave as Tarun Batra, Varun's Showroom kid
  • Vishwa Sharma as the Old IVF Patient
  • Uddhav Dharap as Patient at IVF Centre

Special appearances[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Pre-production[edit | edit source]

This film's name was announced on Twitter. It is Dosanjh's first film under the banner of Dharma Productions.[7]

Filming[edit | edit source]

Filming commenced in December 2018, with Dosanjh and Advani filming their scenes.[8] Kumar and Kapoor joined filming in January and announced it by posting on Instagram.[9] During a recent interview and in a Twitter post, Kumar said about Kapoor, "We are extremely fond of each other. Bebo and Lolo tease me about the amount of money I’m making and I tease them about having a flat in every building in Bandra. That's our fun banter."[10] Anjana Sukhani joined the cast, and she was revealed to be Kumar's sister.[11] The filming was finished in the first week of April 2019.[12]

Release[edit | edit source]

The film was slated to release on 6 September but was pushed to 29 November, and pushed again to release on 25 December 2019, on the festival of Christmas.[6]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Good Newwz
Soundtrack album by
Tanishk Bagchi, Rochak Kohli, Lauv, Lijo George – DJ Chetas, Manj Musik – Herbie Sahara, Sukhbir and Kshmr
Released26 December 2019[13]
Recorded2019
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length27:55
LanguageHindi
LabelZee Music Company
External audio
Official Audio Jukebox at YouTube

The film's music is composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Rochak Kohli, Lauv, Lijo George (DJ Chetas), Manj Musik (Herbie Sahara), Sukhbir and Kshmr. The songs are written by Kumaar, Rashmi Virag, Tanishk Bagchi, Sukhbir, Gurpreet Saini, Ari Leff, Michael Pollock, Herbie Sahara and Vayu. The background score is composed by John Stewart Eduri.

The song "Sauda Khara Khara" is a remake of Sukhbir's song, recreated by Lijo George-DJ Chetas, while the song "Laal Ghagraa" is a remake of Sahara's and Musik's song, and has been recreated by Bagchi, who added an interlude from Daler Mehndi's song "Ho Jayegi Balle Balle" to the recreated version.

Track listing
No. TitleSinger(s) Length
1. "Chandigarh Mein"  Badshah, Harrdy Sandhu, Lisa Mishra, Asees Kaur 3:25
2. "Laal Ghaghra"  Manj Musik, Herbie Sahara, Neha Kakkar 4:28
3. "Zumba"  Romy 2:57
4. "Maana Dil"  B Praak 3:55
5. "Sauda Khara Khara"  Diljit Dosanjh, Sukhbir, Dhvani Bhanushali 3:31
6. "Dil Na Jaaneya"  Rochak Kohli, Lauv, Akasa Singh 3:51
7. "Dil Na Jaaneya" (Unplugged)Arijit Singh 3:03
8. "Good Newwz (Theme)"  – 2:45
Total length:
 27:55

Reception[edit | edit source]

Template:Rotten Tomatoes prose[14]

Taran Adarsh gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "Excellent. This one's a sure-fire hit. Smart writing. Fantastic humour. Heartfelt emotions... Superb performances [Akshay, Kareena, Diljit, Kiara]. 2019 will conclude with a big winner, with [Good Newwz]."[15] Rajeev Masand of News 18 gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and said, "If Good Newwz doesn't go off the rails when the tone shifts, it's because the actors stay sincere and committed as the narrative evolves. The heart of the film is its cast anyway."[16]

Box office[edit | edit source]

Good Newwz earned ₹17.56 crore at the domestic box office on its opening day. On the second day, the film earned ₹21.78 crore. On the third day, the film earned ₹25.65 crore, for a total opening weekend earning of ₹65.99 crore.[2]

As of 21 February 2020, with a gross of ₹244.21 crore in India and ₹74.36 crore overseas, the film has a worldwide gross collection of ₹318.57 crore and is the sixth highest grossing Bollywood film of 2019.[17][2]

Home media[edit | edit source]

The film was made available to stream on OTT platform Amazon Prime on 22 February 2020.[18]

Sequel[edit | edit source]

A spiritual sequel, Bad Newz, was theatrically released on 19 July 2024. It stars Vicky Kaushal, Triptii Dimri, and Ammy Virk and deals with heteropaternal superfecundation.[19]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Good Newwz - Movie - Box Office India". boxofficeindia.com.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Good Newwz Box Office". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 24 December 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  3. ↑ "Akshay Kumar is the Only Male Superstar Who Never Asks Who the Director is, Says Karan Johar". News18. 18 November 2018. Archived from the original on 27 December 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
  4. ↑ "'Good News'! That's the title of Kareena Kapoor Khan's next with Akshay Kumar". DNA India. 31 July 2018. Archived from the original on 1 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  5. ↑ "Good Newwz (2019)". British Board of Film Classification. Archived from the original on 20 December 2019. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan's Good News to release on December 27". Hindustan Times. 27 April 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2019.[dead link]
  7. ↑ Diljit Dosanjh [@diljitdosanjh] (30 November 2018). "#GOODNEWS @DharmaMovies @karanjohar Sir @akshaykumar Sir #KareennaKapoorKhan Ji @Advani_Kiara #RajMehta Sir @ShashankKhaitan Sir 😊🙏🏽 It's a Dream Come True When you get to Work with Your Favourite Productions House and an Awesome TEAM 😊 SHUKAR 🙏🏽 LOVE MY FANS 😊🙏🏽 t.co/eGDcPBnUi4" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  8. ↑ "Karan Johar's Good News goes on floors today, Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan to join later". Times Now. 30 November 2018. Archived from the original on 30 November 2018. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  9. ↑ "Akshay Kumar shares new pic with pouty co-star Kareena Kapoor from sets of Good News". Hindustan Timesimes. 11 February 2019. Archived from the original on 14 February 2019. Retrieved 14 February 2019.
  10. ↑ "Good News: Akshay Kumar on Kareena Kapoor Khan open up about their friendly banter". www.filmsbit.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2019. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
  11. ↑ "SCOOP! Akshay Kumar – Kareena Kapoor Khan's Good News gets a new cast member (read details inside)". Bollywood Hungama. 10 April 2019. Archived from the original on 10 April 2019. Retrieved 10 April 2019.
  12. ↑ "Good News cast announce film's wrap; Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor starrer to release on 6 September". First Post. 7 April 2019. Archived from the original on 16 April 2019. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  13. ↑ "Good Newwz – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Jio Saavn. Archived from the original on 11 December 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  14. ↑ Template:Cite Rotten Tomatoes
  15. ↑ adarsh, taran (25 December 2019). "#OneWordReview...#GoodNewwz: EXCELLENT. Rating: This one's a SURE-FIRE HIT... Smart writing. Fantastic humour. Heartfelt emotions... Superb performances [#Akshay, #Kareena, #Diljit, #Kiara]...2019 will conclude with a big winner, with #GoodNewwz. #GoodNewwzReview pic.twitter.com/9YUx24tiTB". @taran_adarsh. Archived from the original on 25 December 2019. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
  16. ↑ Masand, Rajeev (28 December 2019). "Good Newwz Movie Review: Akshay Kumar Film is a Bumpy Ride But There's Lot to Laugh About". News18.3/5 stars
  17. ↑ "Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 18 November 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
  18. ↑ Sunder, Gautam (4 February 2020). "Amazon Prime February 2020 releases: 'Darbar', 'Once Upon A Time In Hollywood', 'Hunters' and more". The Hindu. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  19. ↑ "Bad Newz trailer: Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk have comedic 'kalesh' over Triptii Dimri, trailer reveals film's big twist".

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