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Kartik Aaryan unveils NEW LOOK from Chandu Champion on the occasion of India’s Republic Day

Kartik Aaryan will be seen in a never-seen-before avatar in the ambitious venture Chandu Champion, to be directed by Kabir Khan. The film marks the first collaboration between the actor – director duo and audiences couldn’t be more excited about it. While we got a few glimpses of the avatar Kartik will be seen sporting in the film, including his lean body, on the occasion of India’s 75th Republic Day, the actor decided to give a treat to his fans by unveiling a new look – this time in his uniform! Kartik Aaryan unveiled a rather patriotic look on Friday, January 26 on social media wherein he is seen sporting an army uniform with a cap. He captioned the photo saying, “Being a Champion is in every Indian’s blood… Jai Hind ???? Happy Republic Day” and also hashtagged his film Chandu Champion. While the actor received a ‘thumbs up’ from many of his fans for his suave look, actor Ronit Roy Bose was one of the first to cheer for the star as he said, “JHEBAAAA!!!!!” and dropped several heart...

Adipurush’s teaser to be launched at 7:11 pm on October 2 at Ayodhya by Prabhas, Kriti Sanon, Om Raut and Bhushan Kumar

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Netizens and film industry woke up today with the launch of the grand poster of the much-awaited film  Adipurush . It featured Prabhas and has enhanced the excitement for the grand first look and teaser launch event, which will take place in Ayodhya on Sunday, October 2. The poster was unveiled by the makers of  Adipurush  today early in the morning, at 7:11 am. And now it has come to light that the teaser will also be released at the same time on October 2, but in the evening. A source told  Bollywood Hungama , “A grand event has been planned by the producers in the holy town of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. It’ll be held at the banks of the river Sarayu. The event is expected to start at around 7:00 pm. At 7:11 pm, the teaser and first look will be unveiled to the media and audiences. The time adds up to 9, which the makers and the team of the film consider to be a lucky number.” The source continued, “The media from Mumbai as well as from Delhi are expected to be fl...

Hrithik Roshan going to appear In Geeta Arts Banner ?

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Hrithik Roshan going to appear In Geeta Arts Banner ? Chandu Mondeti became known as a talented director with the movie ‘Kartikeya’. Even though the movies he did after that did not do as well as expected, he got a huge success with the movie ‘Kartikeya 2’. This time, not only Tollywood, but also in Bollywood. Good marks were given for the Hindi drama and the shooting of the film.  Moreover, it is said that it has brought the possibility of pan India cinema. After seeing the success of the movie ‘Kartikeya 2’, there were reports that famous producer Allu Aravind has given an advance to the director of that movie, Chandoo Mondeti. Chandu said that the next film will be under the Geetha Arts banner.  Recently, some more things have come out regarding this movie. According to them, another Tollywood director is going into another industry. Because the talk is going on that Geetha Arts is making her next film with Bollywood star hero Hrithik Roshan. There is talk that Chand...

Asha Parekh receives Dada Saheb Phalke Award at National Film Awards: ‘The recognition comes to me just one day before my 80th birthday’

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Veteran actress Asha Parekh was conferred with the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award at the 68 th National Film Awards held at Vigyan Bhawan. The awards were delayed by a year due to the pandemic. The 79-year-old actress was honoured with the prestigious award by President Droupadi Murmu. Asha Parekh said, “It is a huge honour to have received the Dada Saheb Phalke award. It makes me very grateful that the recognition comes to me just one day before my 80th birthday. This is the best honour I could get from the Government of India. I would like to thank the jury for the recognition that they have bestowed upon me, my long journey and fulfilling the journey in the film industry.” She is the recipient of the award for the year 2020. She added, “Our film industry is the best place to be in. And I would like to suggest to the youngsters who are in this industry to have perseverance, determination, discipline, and to be grounded, and I congratulate all the awardees tonight.’ Last yea...

Alia Bhatt opens up about her new range of maternity wear; reveals it’s a part of her apparel brand Ed-A-Mamma

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Amidst the grand success of Brahmastra , new producer-entrepreneur Alia Bhatt has decided to add yet another feather to her cap. After launching the brand Ed-A-Mamma, which was solely dedicated to kids' wear, the mother-to-be has launched her collection of maternity wear. In a recent post shared by the actress, announcing the launch of her maternity wear, she mentioned that she modified her own clothes to be her maternity wear because she believes there isn’t enough explored when it comes to maternity fashion. At the recent Forbes event Tycoons of Tomorrow, where Alia Bhatt was one of the speakers, the actress spoke about launching this new collection. In the recent Forbes event, Alia Bhatt opened up about her ‘investor’ side where she spoke about her entrepreneurial skills and what pushed her to start her maternity line. “What started off as a gap in my wardrobe turned out to be a whole maternity line,” she said. She also revealed that she was wearing her own maternity line at t...

Armor Wars: Marvel's c spin-off series starring Don Cheadle now being re-developed as a feature film

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Marvel’s Armor Wars, which was originally developed as a Disney+ series, is now being retooled and moved forward as a feature. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the move essentially pushes back the title further down the development slate. Sources say the studio was committed in getting the story told the right way and, in that process, realized that a feature was better suited for the project. Like all Marvel movies, it is intended for a theatrical release. The project, first announced back in 2020, will see Don Cheadle reprise his MCU role of Colonel James “Rhodey” Rhodes, aka War Machine. Marvel had previously aimed to begin production in 2023, though the team was reportedly notified on Thursday of the project’s shift in direction. Yassir Lester is still on board write a feature script for the film. No director has been officially attached to the project. As the report notes, plot details are still being hushed although it was brought up earlier this month at Disney’s D23 Exp...

Squid Game star Lee Jung Jae’s directorial debut film Hunt to be screened at London East Asia Film Festival

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South Korean star Lee Jung Jae, who rose to global fame through Netflix thriller series Squid Game, is on his way to mark his directorial debut through espionage film Hunt. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, Lee Jung Jae’s directorial debut film, which he produced, wrote the script for, directed and starred in, has been selected to open the 7th London East Asia Film Festival, which takes place from October 19 to 30. Lee will also attend the red-carpet event for the festival that will take place at Leicester Square on October 19. Per the report, the festival’s organizing committee also announced Wednesday that there’ll be a special exhibition showcasing films that Lee has starred in, starting with Lee’s debut film The Young Man (1994), City of the Rising Sun (1999), The Housemaid (2010), Deliver Us From Evil (2020) and this year’s “Hunt.”  Meanwhile, the film’s distributor Megabox Plus M shared on Wednesday that the film will be available to stream on digital platforms such as ...

Squid Game star Jung Ho Yeon becomes the first Korean actor to feature in TIME magazine’s TIME100 NEXT 2022 list

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South Korean actress and model Jung Ho Yeon, who rose to global fame after Netflix thriller series Squid Game , created history by becoming the first Korean actor to be named on TIME magazine’s TIME100 NEXT 2022 list which was published Thursday. According to Korea JoongAng Daily, TIME100 NEXT aims to recognize 100 rising stars from across various industries, which the magazine deems to be “shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership.” As per the report, Jung Ho Yeon was named in the “Phenoms” section of the list, which recognizes people who garnered phenomenal success and popularity in their fields. Euphoria 's Sydney Sweeney, NBA player Ja Morant, Bridgerton (2020) star Simone Ashely and singer SZA were also named in the list. Jun Ho Yeon became a breakout star appearing in the smash hit Netflix series Squid Game as Kang Sae Byeok. For her performance in the show, she won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a ...

Amitabh Bachchan film festival to be held in 17 cities across India to mark his 80th birthday; 11 iconic films to be screened at PVR Cinemas

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Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan will celebrate his 80 th birthday on October 11. Known for his mega movie star status and brilliant performances in films spanning decades, there will be a grand celebration in his honour. To mark his 80 th birthday, a film festival will be organised in October. The Film Heritage Foundation is organising a 4-day film festival starting from October 8 to October 11 to celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday. 11 iconic movies from his filmography will be screened at 22 screens in PVR Cinemas across 17 cities in India. The films that will be premiered are Don, Kaala Patthar, Kaalia, Kabhi Kabhie, Amar Akbar Anthony, Namak Halaal, Abhimaan, Deewar, Mili, Satte Pe Satta and Chupke Chupke . Apart from this, a special exhibition of Amitabh Bachchan memorabilia will also be held at PVR Cinemas at Juhu in Mumbai. It will be organised by SMM Ausaja. Film Heritage Foundation is a not-for-profit organization set up by Shivendra Singh Dungarpur in 2014. It is ...

Top filmmaker says: My life does not revolve around only s….x

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Top filmmaker says: My life does not revolve around only s….x Vivek Agnihotri is a director, screenwriter and author who works in Hindi cinema. As of 2022, he is a member of the board of India’s Central Board of Film Certification and a cultural representative of Indian Cinema at the Indian Council for Cultural Relations. He is best known for helming the  movie The Kashmir Files . After mocking the recent fantasy epic Brahmastra starring Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, film director Vivek Agnihotri has now  targeted another Karan Johar’ hosted show Koffee with Karan.  The film maker Vivek Agnihotri also called Koffee With Karan ‘bul….t’ and even went on to call it artificial. Vivek Agnihotri  who never appeared on the chat show Koffee with Karan stated that he wouldn’t attend the show as his life doesn’t revolve around “s…..x”. He added, “I cannot talk about s..x.  I’m more than middle-aged now. I have two kids. S…x is not the primary concern of my l...

Anushka Shetty gives big shocking news to Prabhas

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Anushka Shetty gives big shocking news to Prabhas The beautiful and talented actress Anushka Shetty   is referred to as Lady Superstar of South Indian Cinema for her work in Telugu and Tamil films. She  has acted in more than 46 movies in the south film industry. She has also acted in few women centric movies such as Arundhati, Rudhramadevi etc. Currently she is working with Naveen Polishetty in a yet to be titled Telugu movie. Anushka acting with Naveen Polishetty, who is younger than her, has become a big hot topic in the industry. 40-year-old Anushka has already been married more than 40 times on social media. Prabhas and  Anushka’s wedding has been in media and social media without counting the number of times.  She was last seen in Nishabdham that disappointed the movie lovers. Anushka and Prabhas are good friends and they have worked together in Billa, Mirchi and Baahubali series. There was also a strong buzz in the film industry  that these two were ...

25 James Bond films head to Prime Video ahead of 60th anniversary

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As part of the 60th-anniversary celebration of the James Bond franchise, Prime Video unveiled the official posters and trailers of The Sound of 007, a Mat Whitecross-helmed feature documentary about the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music that will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in 240 countries and territories worldwide from October 25. Prime members can also stream all 25 of the Bond franchise films on the service. Additionally, following the live October 4 EON Productions and David Arnold-created charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall, Prime Video will globally stream an exclusive recording of the show—The Sound of 007: LIVE from the Royal Albert Hall. At the event, guest vocalists and a host of stars will perform iconic Bond themes. The Sound of 007 was directed by BIFA- and BAFTA-nominee Mat Whitecross for Prime Video and MGM. The feature documentary pulls back the curtain on the remarkable history of six decades of James Bond music, taking viewers on ...

Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan starrer Vikram Vedha sees wide release across 5640 screens worldwide

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The highly anticipated Vikram Vedha , Hindi remake of Tamil film with the same name, has finally hit theatres today. The film, which was originally headlined by R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi, stars Saif Ali Khan and Hrithik Roshan in the lead roles. The action-packed thriller has been one of the most awaited remakes of the year. With the film releasing in over 100 countries, the screen count details are out. The film has the largest international distribution for a Hindi film, with a record-breaking 100+ countries worldwide. Apart from the major markets like North America, the U.K., the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, the film has been released in 22 countries across Europe, 27 countries in Africa and non-traditional countries like Japan, Russia, Israel and Latin American nations such as Panama and Peru. Vikram Vedha ’s final screen count is 4007 in India and 1633 in 104 countries. The film has been released on over 5640 screens worldwide today. Vikram Vedha is an action-...

Dia Mirza backs Greendigo as a strategic investor and brand ambassador

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Greendigo, a three-year-old brand focussing on offering organic clothing options for babies has partnered with actor Dia Mirza. Mom, actress, producer, social worker, and long-time champion for sustainability, Dia Mirza, managed by Exceed Entertainment, has chosen to back Greendigo as the brand echoes deeply with her own eco-friendly and conscious lifestyle. The actor has stepped in as Strategic Investor and Brand Ambassador for the female-founded, sustainability-driven, baby clothing brand. She and her team at Exceed Entertainment strongly believe that the future of our little ones is directly dependent on the choices that we as parents make today. Staying true to the belief, the team together has set out on a mission to partner with like-minded businesses that can affect changes at multiple levels under Dia’s tutelage and allegiance to a safer and healthier environment. Greendigo, an SDGs-compliant business is a very effective and logical chapter in her already existing eco-sphere ...

Chiranjeevi proves his class act

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Chiranjeevi proves his class act The grand pre-release event of Megastar Chiranjeevi and Salman Khan starrer Godfather was held in Anantapur last night, which was attended by number of mega fans and it turned out successful.  The turnout of audience and fans at the event was massive, with the huge crowd staying till the end of the  pre release event even though it was pouring down heavily. On this occasion Chiru said he is really confident about  his upcoming political drama GodFather, helmed by Mohan Raja, which is a blend of family drama and political thrills. Chiranjeevi also proved he is a class act by wishing the best for  King Nagarjuna for his upcoming action thriller saga the Ghost.  Megastar said, “Nagarjuna is a dear friend, brother, and a well wisher of mine. I wish great success to  the movie The Ghost. Also, Bellamkonda Ganesh starrer Swathimythyam is also arriving at the theaters on the same day. I also wish the best for this film.” ...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu takes Hindi dialect training for Indian adaptation of Russo Brothers' Citadel

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Samantha Ruth Prabhu has always won the audiences over with her presence on-screen and it all comes from her dedication to her craft. The actress is leaving no stone unturned in her preparation for Citadel . According to a source, "For her upcoming project, Citadel and a few others too, Samantha has been taking Hindi dialect training for a while. She is working with a very reputed dialect coach and tutor, who has previously trained the best of the best in the industry." Citadel , produced by Russo Brothers, will have an Indian version starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles. It will be directed by director duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK. The American series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden and is expected to air in 2023. On the work front, Samantha Ruth Prabhu has an exciting slate of projects ahead including  Citadel, Shaakuntalam ,  Kushi , and  Yashoda . ALSO READ: Samantha Ruth Prabhu begins training with experts for Citade...

Gautham Menon comments on RRR for not being selected for Oscars

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Gautham Menon comments on RRR for not being selected for Oscars The  director Gautham Menon shared his ecstasy at the box office success of Simbu-starrer and he also spoke about RRR starring Jr NTR and Ram Charan and awards. It is known that Gujarati film Chhello Show is the official Oscars entry from India.  Many showed their disappointment directly on social media. Netizens and fans of RRR slammed the jury and opined that SS Rajamouli’s directorial venture was the best bet from India. Gautham Menon said, “When we make the movie, we really don’t think about the awards. It is only when the film releases and people love the performance of the cast, that there is this discussion about the awards. A film is never made for an award winning performance, or, to get the best director award, it’s never made like that. We put what the movie/film deserves into it. That’s all it is.” Gautham Menon also spoke about  RRR for not being selected for Oscars 2022, he said, “To answe...

Sarathkumar : I feel shy and skeptical to perform romantic sequence

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Sarathkumar : I feel shy and skeptical to perform romantic sequence Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 is already showing signs of emerging as the biggest hit of Mani Ratnam’s career in the last 20 years. The film of the master storyteller that really set the box office on fire was Alai Payuthey, which came out in 2000. The team has rigorously promoted the film throughout the country. The movie is carrying decent buzz among the movie lovers. Ponniyin Selvan : Part 1 is Mani Ratnam’s ambitious project and is shot on a huge scale.  It  is the second most expensive Tamil film after  Kollywood superstar Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar’s 2.0. The traders are saying that after the release the movie will create the history. Sarathkumar is playing the role of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyarin in this period drama Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 and  Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is playing his wife.  During the promotions, the actor Sarathkumar was asked how he shot for the rom...

Arrest warrant issued against Ekta Kapoor in connection to XXX season 2 series for insulting soldiers & hurting sentiments

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A court in Bihar issued arrest warrants against producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor on the charges of insulting soldiers and hurting the sentiments of their family members in her ALT Balaji web series XXX season 2. A complaint was filed by a resident and ex-servicemen from Begusarai, Shambhu Kumar. The court of judge Vikas Kumar issued the arrest warrants. "The series was aired on ALTBalaji, an OTT platform owned by Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Shobha Kapoor is also associated with Balaji Telefilms," said Hrishikesh Pathak, the advocate of Shambhu Kumar, as reported by NDTV. He added, "The court had issued summons to them (Kapoors) and asked them to appear before it in connection with the matter. They (Kapoors), however, informed the court that certain scenes in the series were removed after the objection. But they did not appear before the court following which the warrant was issued against them." In the 2020 complaint, Shambhu Kumar ...

Ayan Mukerji reveals he wanted to do a bear sequence like the lavish animal sequence in RRR; confessed he couldn’t do it due to budget constraints

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Brahmastra has gone on to roar at the box office with the film receiving a lot of appreciation from fans and viewers. Despite the low phase in Bollywood, the fantasy adventure bringing together real-life couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt together for the first time, has been doing good business at the box office. While expectations are riding high not just for Part One but also for the upcoming two parts of the trilogy, Ayan Mukerji has asserted that the next parts will be academically inclined towards Indian mythology rather than human emotions. Recalling his experience of shooting for Part One, the filmmaker revealed that he had to comprise on shots due to budget constraints including a scene that was eventually incorporated in the SS Rajamouli film RRR . Reminiscing about one such incident, Ayan Mukerji revealed during FICCI 2022, that he had planned a bear sequence quite similar to the one showcased in RRR featuring Junior NTR. However, he couldn’t achieve what SS Rajamouli c...

Satish Kaushik to play activist-politician Jagjivan Ram in Kangana Ranaut's Emergency, see first look

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Kangana Ranaut starrer Emergency  continues to announce the cast of the upcoming film. Directed by the actress, the film’s array of actors who are a force to reckon with. Now, the makers have revealed that Satish Kaushik will be playing activist and politician Jagjivan Ram. Talking about Satish Kaushik joining the film’s cast, Kangana Ranaut says, “Jagjivan Ram was a very popular leader. One of the most loved and revered leaders of his times. When Mrs Gandhi refused his request of relaxing Emergency , he quit Congress and there were grave consequences for her. That was his relevance. I needed somebody for this role who has his strength, his wit and his sarcasm. Satish ji was an obvious choice for this role. I am looking forward to my scenes with him as an actor. They are some of the most engaging, entertaining and strong scenes in the film. Satish Kaushik adds, “When you are playing the role of a historic or political personality then you have to really study and research a lot ...

Ryan Reynolds announces Deadpool 3 coming in 2024; Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine

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It’s official. Deadpool 3 starring Ryan Reynolds is set for a 2024 release in theatres. Not only is the actor returning with the role, but he also brings along Hugh Jackman with him. The Wolverine star is set to reprise the iconic character, who died in the 2017 film Logan . The announcement was made on Tuesday. “Hey everyone, we’re extremely sad to have missed D23, but we’ve been working very hard on the next Deadpool film for a good long while now,” Reynolds says in a hilarious announcement video, referencing the D23 Expo which took place in Anaheim in California in early September. “I’ve had to really search my soul on this one. His first appearance in the MCU obviously needs to feel special. We need to stay true to the character, and find new depth, motivation, and meaning. Every Deadpool needs to stand out and stand apart. It’s been an incredible challenge that has forced me to reach down deep inside. And I…I have nothing. Yeah, just completely empty up here. And terrifying....

Nagarjuna fees for The Ghost

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Nagarjuna fees for The Ghost The Ghost  starring Nagarjuna , Sonal Chauhan, Gul Panag, Anikha Surendran, Manish Chaudhari, Ravi Varma, and Srikanth Iyengar, is an upcoming Indian Telugu-language action thriller film written and directed by Praveen Sattaru. It is produced by Narayan Das K Narang, Puskur Ram Mohan Rao and Sharrath Marar, under Tree Venkateshwara Cinemas LLP and Northstar Entertainment Banners.  The project has been in the news ever since Praveen Sattaru announced his collaboration with Nag.  The sources revealed that Nagarjuna has charged a huge sum of Rs 6 cr as his fees/remuneration  for The Ghost. For this, Bangarraju star has reserved the distribution rights of the film in some areas of the Andhra Pradesh region. He will also share the profits of The Ghost if the film collects more than Rs 6 cr in the selected territories.  The Ghost is made on a strict budget of Rs 20 crores.  Nagarjuna will be seen performaing  high-octane acti...

Brahmastra 2 to have a Tollywood star! Everything is in Rajamouli hand

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Brahmastra 2 to have a Tollywood star! Everything is in Rajamouli hand Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor starrer Brahmastra has turned out a blockbuster at the box office and now all eyes are on its second part.  Ranbir Kapoor will play the lead role of Shiva. But the 2nd and 3rd parts will have new cast members. The reports are coming that the producer Karan Johar is planning to rope in a Tollywood star in Brahmastra  as Telugu films have become the rage nationwide.  The sources say that  Karan Johar will approach a big Tollywood star for one of the key roles. But Rajamouli will also be part of this franchise. So, Rajamouli will decide the name of Telugu actor for Brahmastra 2.  On the otherside, Greek God of Bollywood Hrithik Roshan has been making headlines ever since his name cropped up as one of the potential actors to essay the role of Dev in Brahmastra 2. Hrithik dropped a hint about being a part of Brahmastra 2 and also Ramayan. When he was  asked...

Ponniyin Selvan gives huge shock to Rajamouli

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Ponniyin Selvan gives huge shock to Rajamouli Ponniyan Selvan, helmed by Mani Ratnam, is a film that many are waiting for eagerly. It is gearing up for the grand release on this Friday. Baahubali and RRR helmer SS Rajamouli is a perfectionist. He takes multiple years to carve out his projects. Incidentally, Tamil actor Jayam Ravi who is playing the role of Arulmozhivarman in PS -1, has revealed that SS Rajamouli was absolutely shocked when he heard about one particular aspect of Ponniyin Selvan. Jayam Ravi said, “Recently I met Rajamouli sir and I told him that we shot both parts of Ponniyin Selvan in around 150 days. After hearing this Rajamouli got a huge shock and he asked me if I was pranking him by saying they wrapped the shoot in just 150 days. I then had to seriously confirm that we did indeed wrap the shoot in just 150 days.” The advance bookings of  Ponniyan Selvan have already started, and the report is that filling is quite dull. The film is mainly portra...

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan gets irritated due to quitting rumours; says the channel is ‘majboor’ to take him as the host

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Salman Khan is once again taking his hosting duties. The actress is set to return to the TV screens with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss . The official announcement of Bigg Boss 16 was made on Tuesday at a grand press conference in Mumbai. During the event, the actor spoke about the speculations about him not returning as the host of the reality show. Addressing the claims at the press conference on Tuesday, Salman Khan said, “I also get irritated sometimes and tell this to people that I don’t want to do the show. But these people are majboor to take me. If not me, who then. However, if it was on them, they wouldn’t come to me. Main khud apne paas na jaun. But inke paas option nahi hai.” When asked what brings him back to the show each season, he added, “Bahut kuch sekhne ko milta hai (I get to learn a lot). I get to meet so many people and whenever everyone goes off track, I like getting them back on the right way. I protect the bullied and bully the ones who bull...

Handsome actor entry in Naga Chaitanya next

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Handsome actor entry in Naga Chaitanya next Akkineni Naga Chaitanya has announced his 22nd film tentatively titled NC22 recently which will be  helmed by Venkat Prabhu. It  is Chaitanya’s first Telugu-Tamil bilingual movie and  also marks Prabhu’s first Telugu directorial. If ongoing buzz in the media and the film industry are to be believed, handsome hero Arvind Swamy will be seen playing the key role in Naga Chaitanya starrer NC22.  In past Arvind Swamy has worked with  Mega Power Star Ram Charan starrer action drama Dhruva which was superhit at the box office. Let’s wait for the official announcement regarding the inclusion of Arvind Swamy in Venkat Prabhu’ magnum opus. Music legend Ilaiyaraaja will once again collaborate with composer Yuvan Shankar Raja for director Venkat Prabhu’s upcoming film. The father-son duo had earlier collaborated for scoring the music of  Seenu Ramasamy’s Maamanithan. Shyam Singha Roy fame Krithi Shetty has bee...

Bigg Boss 16: Salman Khan announces Tajik singer Abdu Rozik as the first contestant

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Superstar Salman Khan is set to return with the 16 th season of the reality show, Bigg Boss. At an official announcement on Tuesday in a grand press conference, the actor announced the first contestant, his Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-star Abdu Rozik. Abdu Rozik is a Tajik singer, who is a sensation on social media and lives in Dubai. “It is great, he does not understand Hindi but can sing Hindi songs," Salman said as Abdu entered the stage singing ‘ Dil Deewana ’ from Maine Pyar Kiya . They spoke about what happens once you enter the house. While Rozik insisted one can expect a lot of drama, Salman Khan said that romance stars in the house first before the drama begins. Talking about his entry into the house, Abdu said at the event, “I am very happy. I am excited to go inside the house. I love everyone and please support me.” Gauahar Khan, the former winner of Bigg Boss, hosted the event on Tuesday. Bigg Boss will premiere on October 1 and the introduction to the contestan...

Neha Kakkar-Falguni Pathak row: Sona Mohapatra speaks on people calling their tiff a ‘publicity stunt’; call it ‘silly’

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Amid all the chaos around the remake version of ‘O Sajna’ , Neha Kakkar and Falguni Pathak playing Garba and Dandiya have left netizens confused. For the unversed, days after the release of the Neha Kakkar track, Falguni Pathak slammed the makers of the song while revealing that she wanted to sue them. While the debate on the matter is making rounds on the internet, singer Sona Mohapatra has jumped into the conversation and defended her contemporaries.  Before voicing her opinion, the ‘Ambarsariya’ singer shared a tweet bashing Bollywood music. In her tweet, Sona wrote, “the constant showcasing of a lack of courage to back new compositions, songwriters, disrespecting creators, writers has destroyed the fabric of what made #Bollywood music culturally relevant.The horror of the Sri Lankan ‘Manike Mage’ remade, case in point2. Puke worthy for me.” The ‘Jiya Laage Na’ singer shared another tweet, in which she addressed Neha Kakkar and Falguni Pathak’s feud while commenting on...

Director imposes strict restrictions for Prabhas film

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Director imposes strict restrictions for Prabhas film Salaar, the much hyped action drama which is bringing Young Rebel star Prabhas and Shruti Haasan together on the screen, is progressing at the brisk pace under the direction of Prashanth Neel who is best known for helming blockbuster KGF series. Few days ago, a small video and pics of Prabhas from the sets of Salaar  got leaked  on the Internet. Though the fans of Prabhas are very happy, Prashanth Neel is not at all happy with the leaks and has asked the makers to employ strict rules  and restrictions on the sets. Now, the reports are coming that even the actors are not allowed to use phones on the sets of Salaar. Only during break times, the team can use their phone and that too away from the sets. This is not the first time that a small video has got leaked. Prashanth Neel is upset and says that such leaks will spoil the thrill of the movie lovers. Apart from the lead actors, the action drama Salaar also has P...

Faria Abdullah naughty romance with Mahesh Babu

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Faria Abdullah naughty romance with Mahesh Babu It is known that  Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is currently working for his next drama SSMB28 which is progressing at the brisk pace under the direction of Trivikram Srinivas. We have already reported that Pooja Hegde has been brought on the board to play the female lead role. If ongoing buzz in the media and the film industry are to be believed, Jathi Ratnalu Faria Abdullah has been approached to play the second female lead  in Mahesh Babu and Trivikram Srinivas’ SSMB28. From the likes of Samyuktha Menon to Meenakshi Chaudhary, many names are heard as probable second leads and now it is being heard that makers of SSMB28 have decided to bring  Faria Abdullah on the board as the second leading lady.  The sources say that Trivikram Srinivas has designed a special song as well for Faria Abdullah, and her role will be quite crucial to the story and she will be indulging in a naughty romance with Mahesh Babu. The offic...

Anchor Pradeeep Manchiraju comments on his marriage

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Anchor Pradeeep Manchiraju comments on his marriage Pradeep Machiraju is a popular television presenter and actor who works in Telugu films and television. He is known for hosting shows such as Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu and Konchem Touch Lo Unte Chepta. He won Nandi Award for Best Anchor in the year 2014. He made his debut as a lead actor with 30 Rojullo Preminchadam Ela which was released in 2021 and it was a decent hit at the box office. Pradeep Machiraju is one of the TV’s Most Eligible Bachelors . Now once again the popular anchor Pradeep Machiraju is in the news headlines ad the reason behind it is his marriage rumor. Recently there were reports that Pradeep is getting married to the daughter of a political leader. Pradeep never responded to these. In a recent interview, when he was asked regarding his marriage, he replied, “Don’t you know that i got married. I got married once, two or three times.”  Finally Pradeep dismiss...

Prateek Kuhad to perform at 15 cities in India as part of ‘The Way That Lovers Do’ world tour

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Singer-songwriter Prateek Kuhad has announced the India leg of his highly anticipated ‘The Way That Lovers Do’ World Tour. Spread over 2 months and spanning 15 cities, the widely loved musician will be embarking on what is positioned to be one of his largest-ever homegrown tours within the sub-continent. The tour follows the release of Kuhad’s latest 11-track studio album The Way That Lovers Do which was released in May 2022 via Elektra Records and spoke about human love, friendship, and connectivity. The run, kicking off on October 29th in Mumbai and wrapping up on December 18th in Goa, will see the pop music titan performing a two-hour-long set every night, with a setlist that features hot new favourites such as ‘Just A Word’ and ‘Favourite Peeps’ and evergreen radio hits such as ‘cold/mess’ and ‘ Kasoor ’. The multi-city trek will include an assortment of cities such as Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Delhi, Surat, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, Kolkata, Indore, and...