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Vikram Bhatt Announces New Film '1920: Cold Winter' After 'Haunted 3D' Success

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Vikram Bhatt Announces New Film '1920: Cold Winter' After 'Haunted 3D' Success

Analysed 20 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Entertainment
Vikram Bhatt Announces New Film '1920: Cold Winter' After 'Haunted 3D' SuccessPreviousNext

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has announced '1920: Cold Winter,' the latest installment in the popular 1920 horror franchise, following the commercial success of his recent film 'Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past.' The 1920 series, spanning five films since 2008, explores supernatural themes and has collectively grossed over 100 crore worldwide. 'Haunted 3D,' produced by Anand Pandit and others, opened strongly at the box office despite mixed reviews, encouraging Bhatt to revisit the franchise.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 37/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
70%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 20 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on entertainment industry developments without political framing. They present factual information about Vikram Bhatt's film projects, box office performance, and franchise history. Both sources emphasize commercial success and production details, reflecting a neutral, industry-centered perspective without political viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (70/100)

The overall tone is positive to neutral, highlighting the commercial success of 'Haunted 3D' and the continuation of the 1920 franchise. While one article notes mixed critical reception for 'Haunted 3D,' the emphasis remains on box office achievements and upcoming projects, resulting in an optimistic yet balanced sentiment.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Following Haunted Success, Vikram Bhatt Revives 1920 Franchise, Shares First PosterCenterPositive
hindustantimesHot on the heels of Haunted 3D success, Vikram Bhatt announces return to 1920 horror franchiseCenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 20 Jun, 04:06 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes20 Jun, 04:06 am
    Hot on the heels of Haunted 3D success, Vikram Bhatt announces return to 1920 horror franchise
  2. 2
    news1820 Jun, 05:04 am
    Following Haunted Success, Vikram Bhatt Revives 1920 Franchise, Shares First Poster

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
20 Jun 2026
Key entities
Vikram BhattHorror filmHemant PandeyChetna PandeMahaakshay ChakrabortyBox officeCrore3D filmAnand PanditFilmmakingInstagramHindi cinema