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Over the last few months, there have been talks about the developments around Oh My God 2 featuring Pankaj Tripathi in lead with Akshay Kumar getting back to play the character of Lord Krishna. Bollywood Hungama was the first to reveal that Yami Gautam was signed on to play the female lead of the much awaited Oh My God sequel. And now, we have learnt that the social comedy goes on floors today in Mumbai with Pankaj Tripathi. "Director Amit Rai commences shooting for the ambitious social comedy today in Mumbai with Pankaj Tripathi. The actor will be canning his solo sequences over the next few days and will then be joined by Yami Gautam, who plays the female lead. Akshay Kumar will start his work in October," said a source Bollywood Hungama , adding further that Akshay has allotted 15 to 20 days for his track of Lord Krishna in Oh My God 2 . Oh My God 2 is produced by Ashwin Varde with Akshay Kumar himself. The duo is supremely excited for this film. "They are awar...

Balakrishna Akhanda has 8 high octane action sequences

Balakrishna Akhanda has 8 high octane action sequences Nandamuri Balakrishna and Boyapati Srinu’ film Akhanda is one of the much awaited movie of Tollywood. Now according to the latest report, Akhanda will be 8 high octane action sequences. Balakrishna will show his Power and it is also being heard that the interval block will give goosebumps to the viewers. Pragya Jaiswal has been cast opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna while Srikanth Meka is in as the antagonist. Popular composer S Thaman is rendering the music while C Ram Prasad is taking care of the cinematography department. Akhanda has dialogues by M Ratnam and it is bankrolled by producer Miryala Ravinder Reddy. A teaser of the film Akhanda already saw Balakrishna’ fans excited to see him as an Aghora. The video was released on the occasion of actor’ birthday and while previously there was speculation that he might play a politician, the teaser made it clear he will be seen in a never before seen a...

Naveen Polishetty returns Rs 4 Cr advance?

Naveen Polishetty returns Rs 4 Cr advance? Naveen Polishetty is a popular name in Bollywood and Tollywood. He made his debut in a lead role with Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya, for which he received Zee Cine Awards Telugu – Best Find of the Year. He later made his Hindi debut with Chhichhore in which late actor Sushanth Singh Rajput played the lead role. He was last seen playing the lead role in comedy entertainer Jathi Ratnalu, which was a hit at the box office. After the release of Jathi Ratnalu, a lot of top production houses gave advances to him and booked his dates. Sithara Entertainments is one among them and they offered Naveen Polishetty around Rs 4 Cr advance for their project. Apparently, a filmmaker who worked as a co-director for Nithiin and Keerthy Suresh starrer romantic drama Rang de has narrated a script to Naveen Polishetty but as the actor was not happy with the narration, said no. Finally the project was shelved. The sources say that Naveen...

Ram Charan and Shankar eyeing Sankranthi 2023

Ram Charan and Shankar eyeing Sankranthi 2023 Mega Power Star Ram Charan , who had been rocking with his Telugu movies, has turned head towards Tamil film Industry and teamed up with the creative and talented filmmaker Shankar for a Pan Indian film, which is tentatively titled #RC15 and the multi-language drama is to be made on a massive budget. The sources close to Shankar revealed that Ram Charan’ RC15 is to kick start with a special puja ceremony this month. Dil Raju is bankrolling this big budget entertainer. Dil Raju and Shankar have come to an agreement that the entire production part should be wrapped by the end of 2022 as they want to release Ram Charan starrer on the occasion of Sankranthi 2023. It is known that the director Shankar has to complete Indian 2 and then he will move to the Hindi remake of Aparichithudu. So, he is planning to wrap up the entire shoot of RC15 at a brisk pace. If everything goes as planned, Ram Charan and Shankar’ film wi...

Venaketsh Daggubati in remake of Spanish series

Venaketsh Daggubati in remake of Spanish series Venkatesh Daggubati is an introverted man who doesn’t speak much about his personal life. However, cinema runs in his blood. He is the son of noted filmmaker late Dr D Ramanaidu and his wife, Rajeswari. The middle of three children, Venkatesh has an elder brother Suresh Babu who is a famous producer in Telugu film Industry today and a younger sister Lakshmi, a housewife. Venkatesh started his career in the Telugu action-drama Kaliyuga Pandavulu in the year 1986. It is known that several senior Telugu heroes are looking forward to remake the blockbuster movies. The reports are coming that the producer Suresh Babu, who is now holding rights to many Korean films and remaking them in Telugu, is now looking at some web series too. Venkatesh Daggubati who is very impressed with a Spanish series, is showing his interest. The sources say that Suresh Babu is trying to acquire the rights of Spanish Series for his brothe...

Kiara Advani hikes her remuneration

Kiara Advani hikes her remuneration Kiara Advani was last seen playing the female lead in Shershaah which was released recently on Amazon Prime Video. She is playing the role of Dimple Cheema, the girlfriend of the late Captain Vikram Batra, the Kargil war hero who was martyred on the battlefield. Whereas Sidharth Malhotra is playing the titular role. Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra starrer Shershaah has become the most-watched film on Amazon. Now the reports are coming that Kiara Advani has hiked her remuneration after the release of Shershaah. The sources say that Kiara Advani is demanding close to Rs 5 Cr as remuneration for a film. Vinaya Vidheya Rama fame actress Kiara Advani has proven to be quite a performer, changing gears from emotionally draining roles like Preeti in the movie Kabir Singh ( the remake of Telugu film Arjun Reddy) to the sprightly Monika Batra in the film Good Newwz. Bharat Ane Nenu ame actress demanded for the same for the Ram...

Rubina Dilaik shares the first poster of her debut film Ardh as shoot begins

Bigg Boss 14 winner Rubina Dilaik is all set to make her Bollywood debut with the film Ardh . On Tuesday, Rubina shared the first poster of the film announcing that the shoot has begun. The film also stars Rajpal Yadav, Hiten Tejwani, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. In the poster shared by Rubina, she is seen wearing a saree with gajras adorning her hair. She is seen posing with the back to the camera and the background has iconic locations of the city of Mumbai including Gateway of India, Hotel Taj Mahal, Mumbai Central railway station, Siddhivinayak temple, and the Marine Drive."New Beginnings #ardh @palash_muchhal @hitentejwani @rajpalofficial (sic)," Rubina wrote while sharing the poster. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rubina Dilaik (@rubinadilaik) The film marks the directorial debut of music composer Palash Muchhal. He has also written the film. Ardh is about the struggle of an actor in a city like Mumbai. Report...

Sunny Singh begins the next shoot schedule of Adipurush

Sunny Singh will be seen in a mythological role in his upcoming film, Adipurush . Having completed one schedule of the film successfully, the actor moves on to the next along with others in the cast. A source close to the actor shared, "Sunny has begun shooting for the next schedule of Adipurush along with Prabhas and Kriti in Mumbai. It’s a two-month-long schedule. Sunny along with others in the cast is also doing dance rehearsals for the songs in this film." On sets shooting for his upcoming project alongside Prabhas and Kriti, fans of Sunny are excited to get a glimpse of his role in the mythological film based on Hindu epic of Ramayana. The actor is all set to essay the lead role of 'Laxman' in this Pan-India film. The actor has taken up workouts, fitness regimes to prep for his character and to look true to the part he is essaying. It is going to be a treat to watch Sunny Singh in a mythological setting. The actor has come a long way and fans are really exci...

It's a wrap for Zee Studios and Namah Pictures' Lost starring Yami Gautam

Zee Studios and Namah Pictures' highly anticipated investigative drama Lost wrapped the shoot yesterday. Directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury with Yami Gautam in the lead as a Crime Reporter, the film will comment on the issues of media integrity in today's time. The pictures coming in from the last day of the film are all filled with joy and happiness. The acclaimed filmmaker, along with his entire crew, can be seen celebrating the remarkable moment. While sharing his excitement, Aniruddha said, " Lost in its drama makes you question today's reality. It was a pleasure giving shape to the story along with Shyamal and see him turn it into one of the finest scripts, and it was equally exhilarating to make the vision come alive on celluloid. It was an incredible experience of crafting this film with one of the most passionate casts and crew. I am excited to present what we have created to the world, and I hope they shower it with much love." The intriguing drama...

Ryan Reynolds starrer Free Guy to release in India on September 17

20the Century Studos’ globally acclaimed epic adventure comedy, Free Gu y is set to release on 17th September across theaters in India in English and Hindi. Starring Ryan Reynolds, Jodie Comer, Joe Keery, Lil Rel Howery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, and Taika Waititi, Free Guy is directed by Shawn Levy. In a recent interview with K-pop group Stray Kids' Bang Chan, Reynolds said that Free Guy is his favourite movie he's ever made. "It was just a fun movie. It was so nice to do a movie that was so fun and that made you laugh, cry, and jump out of your seat. All of those things were so much fun to be a part of and it's my favourite movie I've ever made," he shared. In an interview with Screen Rant, Reynolds added, "It was a script that I read; I sent it to Shawn Levy, and I said, "This is something I think we could do together." I loved the themes of it - particularly backdropped by the world we've been living in the last [few] years. And we just jumpe...

NCB recovers WhatsApp chat between actor Armaan Kohli and drug peddler Ajay Singh regarding drug purchase

Actor Armaan Kohli was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau on Sunday following a raid at his residence on Saturday. Drug peddler Ajay Singh alias Mamu, aged 50, has also been arrested and preliminary investigation by the NCB has revealed that Singh had links with the international drug syndicate and prostitution racket. The agency also recovered some WhatsApp chats regarding the purchase of drugs between the two. The Mumbai Anti Narcotics Cell had arrested Singh in 2009 when his name had first surfaced in a drugs case. On Saturday, the NCB arrested Singh from new Haji Ali and recovered 25 gms of MD drugs from him. The drugs that he sold in Mumbai reportedly came from Colombia and Peru. According to the police, he had connections with Bollywood celebrities and was often seen at their parties as well. The NCB has recovered WhatsApp chats regarding the purchase of drugs between Kohli and Singh from the latter's mobile phone. On the basis of the Whatsapp chat, they had raided K...

CBFC passes J Jayalalithaa's biopic Thalaivii starring Kangana Ranaut with a 'U' Certificate

While the excitement around the theatrical release of Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivii is reaching over the roof, adding to the anticipation, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has passed the film giving it a 'U' Certificate. Thalaivii is all set to hit the theatres on the 10th of September worldwide in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. While the Tamil version received a 'U' Certification from the board earlier, CBFC has passed the Hindi version with the 'U' certificate now. The trailer of the film had earlier swayed the audience with the exact representation of Jayalalithaa's life through the varied phases of her life. Right from recreating the looks and set-ups of her filmy journey to mincing no words to depict the political scenario, Thalaivii puts forth the untold reality of Amma's life on screen. Opting for a theatrical release, the makers of Thalaivii pay an ode to Jayalalithaa returning the legend to the silver screen. Directed by Vij...

Jacqueline Fernandez was a victim in Rs. 200 crore racket; shares crucial details with ED

On Monday, Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate(ED) in Delhi as a witness in a Rs. 200 crore money laundering case. Reportedly, the actress was a victim of the same racket. Reportedly, the sources in the ED said that the actor fell on the radar of Sukesh Chandrashekar, through his partner Leena Paul. Chandrashekar is the alleged mastermind of the racket. Fernandez is being examined as a witness in the money laundering case and is not an accused, clarified the source. The actress in her statement recorded over five hours shared crucial details. Reports further state that a top Bollywood actor was targeted by Sukesh and said that the name of the actor is being kept under wraps for security reasons. "Sukesh Chandrasekhar is the mastermind of this fraud. He has multiple FIRs against him and is presently lodged at the Rohini jail," the Enforcement Directorate said in the statement last week. ALSO READ: Jacqueline Fernandez is a v...

Guru Randhawa and Yo Yo Honey Singh to collaborate for a big-budget song produced by T-Series

Yo Yo Honey Singh and Guru Randhawa are two of the most popular faces of the Indian music industry. While Singh is known for his rap songs, Randhawa has largely been associated with Punjabi music including Bhangra and Indie pop. Both have also contributed to several hit songs in Bollywood. And now one hears that the two are all set to collaborate for the first time. According to reports, the two are collaborating for a single which is going to be produced by T-Series and is supposedly going to be one of the costliest singles. Reports further state that the two have been planning to collaborate for the longest time but could not do so because of their busy careers. Now, the track has been finalised and the music and lyrics were locked last month. The track is said to be a mix of rap and Punjabi beats. T-Series head Bhushan Kumar loved the idea and decided to take it to another level with the production. The song will be shot in Dubai and will be one of the most expensive singles. Th...

Malaika Arora announces Malaika Arora Ventures; sets eyes on more wellness related associations and tie ups after Nude Bowl.

Malaika Arora has always been known as someone who follows her interests and passions in life, especially in the space of fitness, clean eating, and overall wellness. After spending over two decades in the industry and building a robust career in the world of Bollywood and television, Malaika decided to expand her horizon and venture toward entrepreneurship. Instantly recognised as a profitable business partner, today, Malaika is actively sought by brands to co-create businesses with. She has successfully established herself as a strategic business investor, with handpicked tie-ups and investments under her business label/company called Malaika Arora Ventures (MAV). Known for her impeccable fashion, ageless beauty, and unbelievable fitness levels, Malaika has tactically invested in these very areas, lending her expertise to the respective brands. She has also established herself as an important strategic partner, who brings immeasurable value to the table, especially in marketing an...

John Abraham stars in Mercy For Animals India’s campaign

Bollywood heartthrob and proud animal lover John Abraham appears in a new Mercy For Animals India ad encouraging people to be kind to animals. The ad’s tagline reads, “In a world where you can be anything, be nice.” “Animals deserve our love, respect, and freedom,” says John Abraham. “Through this campaign, I am giving out a message that the least one can do to help animals is to be nice to them. I am excited to be a part of Mercy For Animals India’s campaign and assure you that I have and always will stand up for animals in need.” In a recent note, the actor asked his fans to support the fight against animal cruelty by signing a petition that will be sent to India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Abraham has been at the forefront of animal protection, lending his star power to various animal welfare campaigns. “John’s compassion knows no boundaries,” said Nikunj Sharma, CEO of Mercy For Animals India. “He has always stood by animals when needed. He truly is a hero for animals...

Mahesh Narayanan of Malik fame to direct his Hindi debut titled Phantom Hospital; Priti Shahani to produce

Priti Shahani, the acclaimed Bollywood producer behind movies such as Talvar, Raazi, and Badhaai Ho, has announced a genre-bending new feature film in collaboration with Josy Joseph, the award-winning investigative journalist, and author. Based on an unprecedented investigation into the Indian healthcare system, the movie will mark ace filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan's entry into the Hindi film industry. The unusual dramatic thriller also marks the entry of Priti Shahani's new production house Tusk Tale Films in the market. Announcing the project, Priti said her new content house believes in harnessing the power of great stories, especially those rooted in reality and rigorous investigation. Phantom Hospital results from one such creative partnership between Tusk Tale Films and Josy Joseph's company Confluence Media. An unusual scandal in the healthcare sector has inspired Phantom Hospital . "All of us have been victims of it unknowingly, and through this film, we hop...

Superstar Krishna about bond between Mahesh Babu and Ramesh Babu

Superstar Krishna about bond between Mahesh Babu and Ramesh Babu Superstar Krishna, the father of Mahesh Babu , has served a lot to the Indian Film Industry by sharing the screen space in more than 350 movies. He was not just confined to the acting, he even donned the hats of the director and producer. Recently during the media interaction, Superstar Krishna talked about his sons- Mahesh Babu and Ramesh Babu. Superstar revealed that Ramesh Babu is not interested in acting. Though he has acted in few hit movies and has worked with the top directors of the film industry but later he did not get the interesting script that is the main reason, he is not showing interest in the acting. He lost interest in acting and took to the film production. When superstar Krishna was asked about bonding between Mahesh Babu and Ramesh Babu, to which he replied that Bharat Ane Nenu actor is always ready to act in his brother’ movie. It is known that in 2004, Ramesh had produc...

Revealed! Bigg Boss 5 Telugu makers spend big on remunerations

Revealed! Bigg Boss 5 Telugu makers spend big on remunerations The controversial reality show Bigg Boss 5 Telugu , which will be hosted by King Nagarjuna , is all set for a launch this Sunday. The TV lovers are eager to know about the contestants. The reports are coming that this time, the organizers of Bigg Boss 5 telugu are bringing popular celebrities and A listers on the board as the contestants. The sources say that the Channel Star Maa is spending huge amounts of money for this reality show and they have also spent a whopping amount as remuneration to bring the celebrities in the house as the contestants. It’s not for no reason that they are ready to swallow their egos while getting scolded by King Nagarjuna on the television. The fat pay cheque that they will draw every week is what’s keeping the contestants of Bigg Boss put up with all this and more. The sources say that the contract for every contestant depends on how he or she has ...

Samantha dream still a dream

Samantha dream still a dream Samantha Akkineni came into the industry with the Telugu film, Ye Maaya Chesave. A decade later, she is one of the most sought after names in the Telugu and Tamil film industries, in addition to being a talk show host and businesswoman. Samantha Akkineni has forged a strong bond with her fans even off-screen, thanks to her huge presence on platforms such as Instagram and Twitter. Recently during the media interaction, Samantha Akkineni talked about her dream role. Oh Baby and Majili fame Samantha said, “I have always been a fan of Disney films. It’s been a long-cherished dream to play a princess like in Disney movies, and that I am happy to have finally realized her dream through Shaakuntalam. I still believes in fairy tales.” Samantha also revealed that she wants to play a superhero in the movie in the coming days. Rangasthalam lady added, “I don’t want to play a character that shouts for help when in trouble, but I want t...

Deepika Padukone to star in and co-produce cross-cultural romantic comedy for STXfilms and Temple Hill

STXfilms, a division of Eros STX Global Corporation (NYSE:ESGC) (“ErosSTX”), announced today the company is developing a romantic comedy for global Indian icon Deepika Padukone, who will also produce the upcoming film through her Ka Productions banner. The announcement was made today by Adam Fogelson, chairman, STXfilms Motion Picture Group. The studio is also in negotiations with Temple Hill Productions Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen (the Twilight franchise, The Fault in Our Stars, "Love, Simon") to develop the project, which will be a sweeping cross-cultural romantic comedy centered around Padukone. Isaac Klausner is overseeing the project for Temple Hill. Commenting on the announcement, Fogelson said, "There is a reason Deepika is one of the biggest global stars to come from India. She is enormously talented with an infectious personality and her profile continues to grow as an international superstar. While she has been a phenomenal success in many Eros Internationa...

After Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli next multistarrer with Allu Arjun and Ram Charan

After Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli next multistarrer with Allu Arjun and Ram Charan SS Rajamouli made his directorial debut with Jr NTR in 2001 film, Student No.1. After that, he has directed numerous films, but most of us know him as the director of Baahubali, one of the biggest hits at the box office. Currently Rajamouli is working for his upcoming multistarrer RRR which has young tiger Jr NTR and Ram Charan in the lead roles. It is known that after wrapping up the shoot of RRR, Rajamouli will start the preparation for his next project in which Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu will play the lead role. Now the reports are coming that after the completion of Mahesh Babu’ project, Rajamouli will come up with a multistarrer in which mega heroes- Ram Charan and Stylish star Allu Arjun will play the lead roles. Apparently, Geetha Arts is said to have offered SS Rajamouli a huge package for a multi-starrer featuring Allu Arjun and Ram Charan in the leads. Though ...

Bigg Boss OTT: Nia Sharma to make a wild card entry in the house on September 1st

Bigg Boss OTT has been making a buzz around the corner over the past weeks. The surprising elements have been keeping the audiences glued to the screens and the high voltage drama has been keeping them engaged. Now, yet another surprising element is all set to add another spice to the show. The one to add such elements is non-other than popular television actress Nia Sharma. Yes, you heard that right. Nia Sharma is all set to enter the show as a wild card entry on September 1st. There have been speculations of Nia entering the house previously and now the actress herself confirmed the news. On her Instagram, she shared a sizzling hot post confirming the same. The post has a couple of pictures in which Nia is donning a ribbed white sweater paired with matching shorts. She completed her look with pink shoes and tied up hair. Sharing the post Nia wrote, "Chalo kuch toofani Karte hai…BB OTT on 1st September." View this post on Instagram ...

Jacqueline Fernandez gets examined by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate today in Delhi. The actress has been questioned as a witness for an alleged multi-crore extortion racket reportedly led by Sukesh Chandrashekar, an accused in a bribery matter including the Election commission. According to the reports, the actress is been questioned for the last five hours and is still under interrogation. Jacqueline is been used as a witness for this case and has no involvement otherwise. Sources close to the investigation and ED department have revealed that Jacqueline is a witness in the case and the ED has recorded her statement in today's investigation, too. It is also being speculated that she even might be a victim in the case. On the work front, Jacqueline Fernandez is all set to appear in an upcoming horror-comedy Bhoot Police co-starring Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor and Yami Gautam. She will also be seen in Attack with John Abraham. Also Read: Assets worth Rs. 1.4 ...

After Bade Acche Lage Hai, Balaji Telefilms to come back with season 2 of Kasam: Tere Pyaar Ki

The Indian Television Industry has been following the trend of coming with the fresh seasons of various iconic and old superhit shows. Recently, we have witnessed Saath Nibhaana Saathiya, Sasural Simar Ka, Balika Vadhu and now even Bade Acche Lagte Hain coming back with their fresh season. Adding to the list is now Ekta Kapoor's another superhit show Kasam Tere Pyaar Ki which starred Kratika Sengar and Ssharad Malhotra in the lead roles. The show garnered immense popularity among the audience and was a superhit. The popularity which the show enjoyed could surely be one of the reasons for its return with a fresh season. According to a report by a web portal, a source closed to the channel has informed that Colors TV and production house are discussing the project. The discussion is happening on the second instalment Kasam: Tere Pyaar Ki as the second season of television shows are being in trend. The producer and channel feel that it'll prove to be beneficial for the fran...

Juhi Chawla to be a part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's dream project titled Heeramandi

Ace filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is currently working on his project titled Heeramandi which is in its pre-production phase. There have been several names in the news which have popped up regarding the female leads. The names include including Sonakshi Sinha, Nimrat Kaur and Manisha Koirala. Now, there has been another name that has been making headlines and is of non-other than veteran actress Juhi Chawla. Yes, according to a report by a tabloid Juhi Chawla has joined hands with the Padmavat director for Heeramandi . The actress will be seen playing a pivotal role in the series. A close source linked to the project reveals that Heeramandi will have a total of 18 female actors including Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Nimrat Kaur, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Diana Penty. While Juhi Chawla will be joining the cast playing an important cameo in the eight-episode web series. Recently, the actress had a meeting with Bhansali where she immediately gave a nod for doing the role. Juhi is all...

Sridevi Soda Centre actress Anandhi is pregnant?

Sridevi Soda Centre actress Anandhi is pregnant? Sammohanam and V fame Sudheer Babu starrer Sridevi Soda Center which was released few days ago, is doing decent collections at the box office. On its release date, the romantic and caste based drama received positive response by the movie lovers and critics. Those who have watched the movie Sridevi Soda center showered the praises on the performance of the lead actors- Sudheer Babu and Anandhi. Though the team of Sridevi Soda Center promoted the movie aggressively, but fans were wondering why Anandhi was not taking part in any promotional activities with the team. Now the sources say that Anandhi is pregnant and she is expecting her first child. That is the main reason she is not participating in the promotional activities. According to the latest buzz, the actress Anandhi, who has recently married an assistant director named Socrates, is pregnant. The actress is said to be six months...

Boyapati Srinu to direct Ram Pothineni?

Boyapati Srinu to direct Ram Pothineni? If ongoing buzz in the media and the film industry are to be believed, Boyapati Srinu who is known for making mass masala movies, is all set to direct a film for the young and energetic actor Ram Pothineni. If everything goes as per plan, the upcoming project will mark their first collaboration. The sources say that Ram Pothineni and Boyapati Srinu will start working together on a new project soon, which will be produced jointly by Miriyala Ravinder Reddy and Srinivas Chitturi under their respective banners Dwaraka Creations and Srinivasa Silver Screen. The official confirmation regarding this project of Boyapati and Ram Pothineni is awaited. On the otherside, Ram Pothineni is currently working for his upcoming bilingual drama, which is helmed by Lingusamy. Kriti Shetty who is known for playing the female lead in the romantic drama Uppena, has been roped in to play the love interest of ismart Shankar fame actor. Meanwhile, Boyap...

Rajamouli plans to lock 7th January

Rajamouli plans to lock 7th January SS Rajamouli’ upcoming much awaited directorial venture RRR is on the verge of completion. Though the makers have announced that the film which has Ram Charan and Jr NTR in the lead roles, will be released on 13th October 2021 Worldwide. But looking at the current scenario, RRR, which is being bankrolled by DVV Danayya, will be postponed for sure. Rajamaouli is looking at Sankranthi 2022. The sources close to the team of RRR revealed that Rajamouli is planning to lock 7th January as the release date. Let’s wait for the official announcement regarding the release date. RRR also has Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt , Olivia Morris, Ray Stevenson and Alison Doody in the crucial roles. Recently, the first single from the movie RRR titled ‘Dosti’, was released over the weekend on the occasion of Friendship Day that generated good buzz among the movie lovers. The film RRR is a fictional tale on the younger days of freedom fighters Komara...

Lee Min Ho's agency denies dating rumours with former MOMOLAND member Yeonwoo

Popular South Korean actor Lee Min Ho is once again making headlines. According to a report in Korean tabloid Dispatch, it was revealed that actor Lee Min Ho and former MOMOLAND member Yeonwoo are dating. On August 30, 2021, Dispatch reported that the two stars have dating for five months now and have been spotted going on several dates while bonding over similar hobbies such as gaming and watching movies. As per the report, Lee Min Ho picked up Yeonwoo to go on a movie date on the occasion of Yeonwoo’s recent birthday. Dispatch also shared several images of the two stars photographer separately. In response to the reports of Dispatch, Lee Min Ho’s agency MYM Entertainment stated that the reports of Lee Min Ho and Yeonwoo are not true as they are not in a relationship and are just acquaintances. Regarding the photos shared by Dispatch, the agency clarifiex that it wasn’t just the two of them, and there were other friends present at the time. They are not photos of a date. On the wo...

Kota Factory Season 2 to premiere on Netflix on September 24; watch teaser

Dedication, hard work, undying friendship, and the ultimate mentor - that’s what season 1 of Kota Factory gave us. The show that is built around the trials and tribulations of preparing to get into one of India’s most prestigious institutions is back for a second season - and this time, on Netflix. Season 1 of Kota Factory, which is also available on Netflix as of August 27th, gave audiences a look into the lives of incredibly relatable characters who went on to become their absolute favorites. Whether it was Vaibhav, Uday, Shivangi, Meena, or Jeetu Bhaiyya, each of them strung heartstrings throughout. Starring Jitendra Kumar, Mayur More, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Ahsaas Channa, Revathi Pillai, and Urvi Sing, the second season of Kota Factory is set to premiere on Netflix on the 24th of September, 2021. It will follow the life of Vaibhav, a young student on his journey to Maheshwari - one of Kota’s leading training institutes, and how he tries to balance his friendships, his relationsh...

Avengers stars Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson to star in Dexter Fletcher's romantic action adventure

Hollywood stars and Avengers co-stars Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson are all set to reunite in Apple's adventure movie titled Ghosted . According to The Hollywood Reporter, Captain America and Black Widow of Marvel Cinematic Universe will be sharing screen in a high-concept romantic action adventure. The duo is popularly known for their roles of Steve Rogers aka Captain America and Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow of MCU. Writing of the script will be done by Deadpool writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick and will be helmed by filmmaker Dexter Fletcher who last directed Elton John biopic Rocketman. Evans and Johannson have worked together in three Avengers films, Captain America: Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War . Not only on-screens, the duo shares good friendship off-screen as well. On the work front, Scarlett Johansson will be featured in Wes Anderson’s yet-untitled movie whereas Chris Evans will be seen in projects like sci-fi black comedy Don’t Look Up ...

No Sonam Kapoor in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s cinema; filmmaker clarifies

Of late a number of stars have been seen visiting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s office. Every time a star’s car drives into the filmmaker’s office the rumours of collaboration abound. Earlier there were reports of Deepika Padukone, Kartik Aaryan, Ranbir Kapoor visiting the filmmaker’s office to discuss projects. They all turned out to be friendly visits. Now it’s Sonam Kapoor Ahuja who was seen visiting Bhansali’s office, thereby setting tongues wagging about a film together. “No such thing!” says an informed source. “Like all the other stars who were seen visiting Mr Bhansali’s office, Sonam just dropped in for a chat since they go back a long way.” For those came in late, Sanjay Bhansali launched Sonam Kapoor in 2007’s Saawariya . Though the film didn't work at the box office it kicked off both Sonam and Ranbir Kapoor’s career. Sonam has remained in touch with Bhansali. Her dropping in to meet her mentor is not a signal for their renewed partnership. A tad angrily Sanjay Leela Bhan...

SCOOP: Shilpa Shetty planning a life separate from Raj Kundra; wants to distance her children from her father’s misbegotten wealth?

If close friends of Shilpa Shetty Kundra are to be believed then she is planning life ahead away from her incarcerated husband with her two children. “Raj Kundra’s troubles aren’t going away in a hurry. On the contrary they seem to be multiplying every week. The disclosure of Raj Kundra’s alleged link with adult content came as much as shock to Shilpa as the rest of us. She had no clue that the diamonds and duplex were coming from nefarious resources,” says a friend of the actress. According to the friend, Shilpa wants to distance her children from her father’s misbegotten wealth. “She won’t be touching a penny of Kundra’s assets, from what we know,” says the friend. “She earns a substantial amount of money from judging reality shows. She has let it be known in the film industry that she is looking at more film roles after Hungama 2 and the unreleased Nikamma ,”says the source. Apparently Anurag Basu and Priyadarshan have already promised her roles. “Maintaining her stan...

Raveena Tandon to play negative character in Manish Gupta’s thriller?

The ravishing Raveena Tandon has just wrapped up the shooting for a thriller written and directed by Manish Gupta who has earlier directed thrillers such as Stoneman Murders , Hostel and Rahasya . Gupta’s new thriller, whose plot is being kept under wraps, will feature Raveena in a role she has never played before. Gupta is all praise for the actress. “Raveena is a rare combination of beauty and substance. She’s genuinely a sensitive and caring human being. She is a Good Samaritan and philanthropist who goes out of her way to help those in need. Her professionalism is exemplary. She arrives sharp on time every single day of the shoot; such punctuality is very rare in Bollywood. She is very polite to everyone on the set irrespective of their rank. Her screen presence is absolutely riveting.” Though there is no confirmation yet on this, Raveena apparently plays a negative role in Gupta’s film: her second plunge into the grey zone after the eagerly awaited franchise KGF Chapter 2 . Wi...

SCOOP: Tiger Shroff-Kriti Sanon starrer Ganapath is set in the future, in the year 2090?

Tiger Shroff has proved to be a major crowd puller and hence his films are always awaited keenly by not just the trade and industry but also by exhibitors and his fans. His last film Baaghi 3 (2020) released just before the lockdown and if cinemas had not shut, it would have proved to be another Rs. 100 crore grosser for the action hero. The actor is now gearing up for the shoot of two films – Heropanti 2 and Ganapath . Speaking of Ganapath , a source told us that it’s going to be one of its kind entertainers. The source revealed, “The film is said to be set in the year 2090. It'll have a dystopian setup, showing a world ravaged by wars or other such calamities. Director Vikas Bahl has worked very hard and the producers have given him all the support to ensure that the futuristic era depicted in the film will take the breath away of the viewers and emerge as one of the USPs of the film.” Recently, the makers announced that Ganapath would release on December 23, 2022. This ann...

NCB presses serious charges against actor Armaan Kohli in drug case