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

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

Analysed 20 Jun 2026·4 sources analysed·London, United Kingdom·Entertainment
Vikram Bhatt Announces New Film '1920: Cold Winter' Following Haunted 3D SuccessPreviousNext

Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt is set to revive his popular 1920 horror franchise with the upcoming film 1920: Cold Winter, produced by Anand Pandit and co-produced by Roopa Pandit and Rahul V. Dubey. The announcement follows the box office success of Bhatt's recent directorial, Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past, which released on June 12 and has earned over Rs 18-19 crore globally. The 1920 series, launched in 2008, includes five films exploring supernatural themes and has collectively grossed over 100 crore worldwide.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 4 sources

We measured how 4 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
  • thetelegraph— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
70%
AI analysis of 4 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 4 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a neutral entertainment industry perspective, focusing on Vikram Bhatt's film projects without political framing. Coverage centers on production details, box office performance, and franchise history, reflecting industry and audience interests. There is no evident political bias, as sources emphasize factual reporting on film releases and collaborations.

Sentiment — Positive (70/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive, highlighting the commercial success of Haunted 3D: Echoes of the Past and the anticipation for the new 1920 installment. While some mention mixed critical reception for Haunted 3D, the sentiment remains optimistic about the franchise's continuation and box office achievements.

How 4 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
news18Vikram Bhatt to collaborate with Anand Pandit for '1920: Cold Winter'CenterPositive
thetelegraphAfter 'Haunted', Vikram Bhatt to return to '1920' franchise with 'Cold Winter'CenterPositive
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
  3. 3
    thetelegraph20 Jun, 07:13 am
    After 'Haunted', Vikram Bhatt to return to '1920' franchise with 'Cold Winter'
  4. 4
    news1820 Jun, 07:32 am
    Vikram Bhatt to collaborate with Anand Pandit for '1920: Cold Winter'

Lens Score breakdown

37/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap100%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
London, United Kingdom
Sources analysed
4
Last analysed
20 Jun 2026
Key entities
Vikram BhattHorror filmBox officeCroreAnand PanditFilm producerHemant PandeyChetna PandeMahaakshay ChakrabortyIndian rupee3D filmFilmmaking