DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 15:25:14 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/aimee-baruah-walks-in-the-red-carpet-at-cannes-with-assamese-traditional-attire-543805.html Guwahati May 20 Assams renowned actress Aimee Baruah walked in on the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival wearing a traditional Assamese attire a muga silk mekhela sador adorned with ancient Assamese designs such as Goj Bota and Gam Kharu The Goj Bota design is an ancient pattern from Assam featuring intricate floral and geometric shapes that date back to the time of the Ahom Dynasty when muga silk was a luxury and still is considered soThis design symbolises the rich cultural and natural beauty of AssamOn the other hand the Gum Kharu motif is a traditional symbol of prosperity and protection deeply rooted in Assamese cultureThe design skillfully incorporated the classic Goj Bota and Gum Kharu motif into this muga silk mekhela sador utilising five different threads and colours to create intricate patterns with the blend of Eri cotton and Guna yarn showcasing the artistry and craftsmanship of Assams handloom industry IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/aimee-baruah-walks-in-the-red-carpet-at-cannes-with-assamese-traditional-attire-543805.html Mon, 20 May 2024 01:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/malayalam-horror-film-vadakkan-debuts-at-the-cannes-marche-du-film-fantastic-pavilion-543492.html Thiruvananthapuram May 18 Malayalam film Vadakkan has earned a coveted spot at the Cannes Film Festivals prestigious Marché du Film Fantastic Pavilion Produced by Offbeet Studios and directed by Sajeed A starring Kishore and Shruthy Menon the film marks a significant milestone as the only Malayalam film to be featured as one of the seven gala screenings of the eventVadakkan takes audiences on an immersive journey into the mesmerising Vadakkan Universe weaving together supernatural elements and ancient North Malabar folkloreWith a worldclass crew including Resul Pookutty Kieko Nakahara Bijibal and Unni R Vadakkan promises to captivate viewers with its unique storytelling and visualisationThe Marché du Film is the epicenter of industry networking and film sales during the Cannes Film FestivalAs part of the Fantastic Pavilion Vadakkan is being showcased with other innovative and genredefying projects offering filmmakers and industry professionals a significant glimpse into the genre film worldPablo Guisa Executive Director Fantastic Pavilion Cannes Marche Du Films said that its an absolute delight to host Vadakkan as one of the seven gala screeningsVadakkan has a gripping narrative with a very unique storytelling format and production showcasing the strength of Indian cinema in the global genre cinema space We have been impressed with the directors and producers vision to put together a worldclass cast and crew to bring the franchise of Vadakkan alive for the audiences said GuisaJaideep Singh Founder of Offbeet Media Group and producer of the film emphasised Vadakkans role in redefining Indian cinema with its fusion of local narratives and global sensibilitiesWith Vadakkan the aim is to redefine Indian cinema by seamlessly blending hyperlocal narratives with global sensibilities supported by the worldclass cast and crew Presentation at the Fantastic Pavilion is a huge step for us Vadakkan is more than just a supernatural thriller its a homage to our rich cultural heritage which has massive potential to travel across the globe said SinghFollowing its Cannes debut Vadakkan is poised to reach audiences worldwide with plans for dubbing in Kannada Tamil and Telugu as well as releases in other regional languages IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/malayalam-horror-film-vadakkan-debuts-at-the-cannes-marche-du-film-fantastic-pavilion-543492.html Sat, 18 May 2024 19:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ians-interview-im-overwhelmed-by-response-to-thalamai-seyalagam-says-sriya-reddy-543522.html Chennai May 18 Actress Sriya Reddy is overwhelmed by the response the political web series Thalamai Seyalagam is receiving especially for her role in the show as the right hand of the Chief Minister In an exclusive interview with IANS the Salaar actress said she always believes in roles where she can put her heart and soul especially the complex charactersExcerpts from the interviewIANS You delivered another strong performance in Thalamai Seyalagam What have you to say about itSriya I am so overwhelmed by the response which the Thalamai Seyalagam has received Whenever any project is under the able hands of Vasanthabalan sir it is bound to receive a good response There are very few directors where you just dont have to do much You have to come stand and let your eyes do the talking This is how it was with Vasanthabalan sirIANS How is the public response to your character in Thalamai SeyalagamSriya The audience response has been a mixed one In terms of my performance they say where have you been and why dont you do more projects The kind of reviews that are coming in are phenomenal I am so grateful and overwhelmed A lot of people have told me that I resemble Smita Patil which is the biggest compliment because she has been somebody I have always looked upto and I am so happy at the positive reviewsIANS You have often portrayed strong characters on screen how do you select your rolesSriya I always believe in a role where I can put my heart and soul and where the story talks to me I have always believed that it has to be complex and must have a lot of layers because a very linear character gets a little boring So the more complex and more layered it is the more excited I getIANS How do you prepare for your rolesSriya The way I prepare for my roles is quite extensive For Saalar I used to wake up at 3 in the morning learning my dialogue and workouts were very very important to get ready for the particular role I also watched Heath Ledgers Joker over and over again I took a lot of points from his performance Even for this web series there is a certain amount of work that went into it I read the script ten to fifteen times the entire script I prepared for my dialogues almost six months ahead of the shooting I was fully prepared The dialogues were just mere words that were naturally coming to me I was fully confident and prepared for the shootIANS When is Salaar 2 expectedSriya I really dont know The only man who can answer that question is Prashanth Neel But whenever it comes it will be a big bang with real drama and storyIANS Which is your next project Any update on OGSriya OG will be my next release in Telugu I am excited about this project I think it is a mix of everything which I want in a character Also I have worked with such amazing people for this project The remaining part of the movie will be shot in the next few months I think that the movie will be released in the next five to six months or earlier than that IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ians-interview-im-overwhelmed-by-response-to-thalamai-seyalagam-says-sriya-reddy-543522.html Sat, 18 May 2024 21:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/kerala-hc-stays-criminal-proceedings-against-producers-of-manjummel-boys-543220.html Kochi May 17 The producers of the hit Malayalam film Manjummel Boys heaved a sigh of relief on Friday after the Kerala High Court put a stay on criminal proceedings against them in a cheating case The three producers of the film directed by Chidambaram S Poduval Babu Shahir Soubin Shahir and Shawn Antony are accused in a case registered at the Maradu police station near here for various offences including criminal conspiracy criminal breach of trust cheating and forgeryThe order was passed on a petition moved by Babu Shahir who is one of the three partners in Parava Films LLPIn November last year these three producers entered into an investment agreement with a person named Siraj Hameed who agreed to invest Rs 7 crore for the production of the film for a 40 per cent share of the net profitAfter the film became a hit Hameed alleged that the producers failed to keep their word as he approached a commercial court seeking action against the producers The court issued an exparte order attaching the accounts of Parava FilmsAfter this Hameed filed a criminal complaint alleging that the producers cheated also himHowever after hearing the arguments on Friday the Kerala High Court stayed the criminal proceedings against the producer trioThe counsel appearing for petitioner Babu Shahir pointed out that the full revenues and expenses for the film havent been settled yet as it has only been two months since its release Moreover according to their agreement Hameed would receive his share of profit only after all financial matters were settledIt was also pointed out that Shahir has already paid Rs 50 lakh to Hameed and was ready to pay the due amount but is unable to do so as their accounts were attached due to the earlier order passed by the commercial court IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/kerala-hc-stays-criminal-proceedings-against-producers-of-manjummel-boys-543220.html Fri, 17 May 2024 21:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rakhee-gulzar-preferred-hanging-out-with-cast-amp-crew-during-the-shoot-of-amar-boss-542894.html Mumbai May 16 Veteran actress Rakhee Gulzar who will be soon seen in the upcoming Bengali movie Amar Boss left behind the comfort of a makeup van and opted to spend time with her fellow actors during the shoot The film marks her comeback to Bengali filmsFilmmakers Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy who are helming the movie told IANS Throughout the shoot of Amar Boss Rakhee dis presence served as a source of inspiration and encouragementWhether engaging in heartfelt conversations between takes or sharing lighthearted moments of laughter Rakhee dis genuine warmth and approachability endeared her to the entire cast and crew who were in tears on the last day of her shoot She has given us all memories of a lifetimeBy choosing to forgo the isolation of a makeup van Rakhee fostered an environment where everyone felt connectedThe veteran actress humility and camaraderie served as an example of her simplicity and dedication to workThe film produced by Windows Productions is slated to release in theatres on June 21 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rakhee-gulzar-preferred-hanging-out-with-cast-amp-crew-during-the-shoot-of-amar-boss-542894.html Thu, 16 May 2024 21:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/malayalam-producer-johny-sagarika-lands-in-police-net-in-rs-275-cr-fraud-case-542489.html Kochi May 15 Leading Malayalam film producer Johny Sagarika was detained at the immigration counter of the Kochi airport while en route Dubai before being handed over to the Kovai police on Wednesday Sagarika was taken into custody after a resident of Kovai named Dwarak Udaykumar lodged a complaint with the police accusing the former of deceiving him of Rs 275 crore under the guise of producing a filmAfter Sagarika failed to return the money despite reminders Udaykumar approached the Kovai police with the complaintDespite repeated summonses from the Kovai police Sagarika failed to appear before them and as a result all the airports in the region were alerted to ensure that the producer didnt leave the countryWhen Sagarika reached the airport on Wednesday he was stopped by the immigration officials who informed the Kovai policeSome of the popular films produced by Sagarika include Thaandavam Bodyguard Chakram Muppathu Vellikkaasu and Orkut Oru Ormmakkoottu among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/malayalam-producer-johny-sagarika-lands-in-police-net-in-rs-275-cr-fraud-case-542489.html Wed, 15 May 2024 17:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bengali-film-joyguru-based-on-parvathy-bauls-life-heads-for-cannes-film-market-542214.html Mumbai May 14 Bengali actordirector Soumyajit Majumdar is heading to the Cannes Film Market with his film Joyguru The film showcases the life of the Baul folk singer Parvathy Baul Parvathy has performed in more than 40 countries The film also marks an international collaboration with IndoUSAUKFrance coproduction It is currently in the final stages of scripting Baul which is recognised by UNESCO as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity is an old spiritual tradition of song and dance Bhakti Yogic parampara originating from undivided Bengal It has inspired artists like Rabindranath Tagore Bob Dylan and Allen GinsbergTalking about the film Soumyajit Majumder said This is not only a film this is my prayer Its been almost two years since I have been researching for this film Baul is a global phenomenon however in India Baul is misrepresented and often identified only as folk music Parvathy jis life is testimony to the fact that the spiritual power of Baul can transform lives The film is based on her life journey but this wont be a biopicThe principal photography on the film will begin in 2025 with cinematographer Ravi Verman capturing the story through his lensParvathy shared For over a year Soumyajit has done a lot of hard work in researching and preparing for this story and I appreciate his commitment and sincerity for this purpose Its not an endeavour to tell the story about yet another individuals life Right from the start the goal is clear to serve this beautiful ageold timeless spiritual tradition of Baul It ought to be essentially seva selfless service offering to all the Baul masters and the tradition It is also the most appropriate time to bring Baul wisdom to the wider audience via this medium for I have conviction in the central message of this path that has profound healing and transformational touchThe film is produced by Californiabased producers Aniruddha and Aparna Dasgupta Adited Motion Pictures USAIndia along with Soumyajit Majumdars LOK Arts Collective IndiaUK It is coproduced by Munsur Ali Chairman London City Corporation Culture and Heritage FounderDirector Moringa Studios and Parisbased Chayan Sarkar Ambassador of the city of Toulouse France IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bengali-film-joyguru-based-on-parvathy-bauls-life-heads-for-cannes-film-market-542214.html Tue, 14 May 2024 18:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vishnu-manchu-to-unveil-teaser-of-his-pan-india-film-kannappa-at-cannes-541913.html Mumbai May 13 Actordirector Vishnu Manchu who predominantly works in Telugu cinema will unveil the teaser of his upcoming panIndia film Kannappa at the Cannes Film Festival which opens on May 17 It will be presented as The World of Kannappa at Cannes Manchu who has both acted in and helmed the film will release the teaser at the Olympia Theatre on the French RivieraTalking about launching the highly anticipated films trailer at Cannes Vishnu said We are thrilled to unveil the teaser of Kannappa on the esteemed stage of the Cannes Film FestivalHe added Cannes serves as the ideal platform to showcase our production to a global audience By bringing our rich Indian history to the global platform we aim to enlighten audiences worldwide about the timeless tales and cultural heritage that our film encapsulatesThe film also features Akshay Kumar Malayalam megastar Mohanlal Telugu star Prabhas and his Kannada cinema counterparty Shiva RajkumarA legendary figure from religious folklore and the inspiration for the film Kannappa was a hunter and devoted follower of Lord ShivaAs the story goes he gouged out an eye as an offering to a lingam in his bid to meet the Lord in person He was about to sacrifice his second eye when Shiva appeared in front of him and blessed him Kannappa continues to be worshipped as one of the 63 Shaivite saints known as the Nayanars IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vishnu-manchu-to-unveil-teaser-of-his-pan-india-film-kannappa-at-cannes-541913.html Mon, 13 May 2024 17:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/trinayani-actress-pavitra-jayaram-dies-on-the-spot-in-car-crash-541549.html Mumbai May 12 Actress Pavitra Jayaram who essayed the role of Thilottama in the hit Telugu television series Trinayani passed away in a road accident on Sunday She died on the spot in a horrific car crash near Mehbooba Nagar in Andhra PradeshThe car lost control and hit the divider Later the bus coming from Hyderabad to Vanaparthi collided with the right side of the car Pavitra was seriously injured in the accident and died on the spotThe accident occurred while returning to Hanakere in Mandya district of Karnataka As per media reports Pavithras cousin Apeksha driver Srikanth and actor Chandrakanth were seriously injured in the incidentThe accident has shocked the entertainment industry Further details on the case are awaited from the policeActor Sameeip Acharyaa mourned the actresss demise as he took to social media to express his sorrow He wrote Woke up to the news that you are no more Its unbelievable My first onscreen mother you will always be the special one IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/trinayani-actress-pavitra-jayaram-dies-on-the-spot-in-car-crash-541549.html Sun, 12 May 2024 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vishesham-teaser-hints-at-film-that-challenges-male-stereotypes-541317.html Kochi May 11 The teaser of the upcoming Malayalam comedydrama film Vishesham was released here on Saturday Directed by Sooraj Tom and Produced by Ani Sooraj for Step2Films the teaser introduces Anand Madhusoodanan as the male lead while Chinnu Chandni stars as the female leadAnand wears multiple hats in the film being the writer composer and lyricistThe film challenges traditional stereotypes associated with the male hero archetypeThe hero was revealed as a surprise as Anands name wasnt given anywhere beforeVishesham is the debut production of Step2Films spearheaded by director Sooraj TomAlbert Paul and Kurian C Mathew are the executive producers of VisheshamThe cast includes Baiju Johnson Althaf Salim Johnny Antony and Maala Parvathy among othersCinematography is by Sagar Ayyappan while the editing has been done by Malavika IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vishesham-teaser-hints-at-film-that-challenges-male-stereotypes-541317.html Sat, 11 May 2024 19:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-sends-best-wishes-to-uncle-pawan-kalyan-for-success-in-his-poll-campaign-540746.html Mumbai May 9 Telugu superstar Allu Arjun who is awaiting the release of the sequel to his boxoffice juggernaut Pushpa has sent his best wishes to Telugu star Pawan Kalyan ahead of his election journey On Thursday Allu took to his X My heartfelt wishes to PawanKalyan garu on your election journey I have always been immensely proud of the path youve chosen dedicating your life to serviceHe further mentioned As a family member my love and support will always be with you My best wishes for achieving all that you aspire forPawan Kalyan is the younger brother of Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi and Nagendra Babu He is the uncle of actors Ram Charan Varun Tej Sai Dharam Tej and Allu ArjunOn the work front Pawan Kalyan will be next seen in Hari Hara Veera Mallu in which he will lock horns with Bobby Deol The film has been the subject of many controversies and delaysThe film which was announced in 2019 went through several production delays owing to the Covid19 pandemicAs per recent media reports director Krish Jagarlamudi who earlier was supposed to helm the film has walked out of the project as a director and will be reportedly serving as a mentor to AM Rathnams son Jyothi Krishna IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-sends-best-wishes-to-uncle-pawan-kalyan-for-success-in-his-poll-campaign-540746.html Thu, 09 May 2024 18:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/last-rites-of-departed-filmmaker-sangeeth-sivan-to-be-held-in-mumbai-540547.html Thiruvananthapuram May 9 The last rites of popular film director Sangeeth Sivan 65 who passed away at a private hospital in Mumbai will be held at the Oshiwara Crematorium ground in Mumbai on Thursday Talking to IANS his youngest brother Sanjeev Sivan also a filmmaker said the body has been kept at Sangeeths home in Andheri and the last rites would begin at 4 pm at the Oshiwara Crematorium MumbaiEven though Sangeeth hails from Thiruvananthapuram the family decided to have the last rites at Mumbai which was Sangeeths home for the past few decadesSangeeth was the elder brother of ace cinematographer and director Santosh Sivan and their father Sivan was the National Awardwinning film personality who passed away a few years backSangeeth began his film career as an assistant to his father before turning professional as the writer and executive producer of the Hindi film Raakh 1989His second film after becoming a fulltime director was Yoddha 1992 one of the biggest hits in Malayalam cinemaHe directed a few more films in Malayalam before shifting to Mumbai where directed seven Hindi films and a few web series including Chura Liyaa Hai Tumne Kyaa Kool Hai Hum Apna Sapna Money Money and Yamla Pagla Deewana 2 among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/last-rites-of-departed-filmmaker-sangeeth-sivan-to-be-held-in-mumbai-540547.html Thu, 09 May 2024 09:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/akshara-singh-shares-pictures-from-airbridge-with-travel-partner-of-the-day-monalisa-540326.html Mumbai May 8 Bhojpuri actress Akshara Singh on Wednesday shared candid pictures with her travel partner of the day Monalisa with fans cheering for their favourites Taking to Instagram Akshara an ardent social media user uploaded a string of photos with actress Monalisa standing inside an airbridge The duo is travelling together but the location of the place is unknownIn the snaps we can see Akshara oozing summer fashion goals in a bright yellow mandarin collar shirt and paired it with ripped jeans She kept her hair open and accessorised with big sunglasses The airport look was rounded off with clear heelsOn the other hand Monalisa wore a white top blue denims and a denim jacket She opted for a nomakeup look and tied her hair in a ponytailThe post is captioned Aaj ke mandatroy jagah pe hamara saath dete huye none other than Monalisa ji travel partneroftheday She gave the music of Patakha Guddi to her postA fan said Two superstars ek saath Another user said You both look so beautifulA user commented Nyc jodiOn the work front Akshara was recently seen in the music video titled Defender alongside Punjabi singer Mankirt Aulakh The song is sung by Mankirt Renuka Panwar and Shevv IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/akshara-singh-shares-pictures-from-airbridge-with-travel-partner-of-the-day-monalisa-540326.html Wed, 08 May 2024 15:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sriya-reddy-to-play-a-power-hungry-politician-in-tamil-web-series-thalamai-seyalgam-540162.html Chennai May 7 Tamil actor Sriya Reddy will be seen in the role of a powerhungry women politician in the eightepisode web series directed by National awardwinning director Vasanthabalan Reddy who was recently seen in the commercial success of Salaar while delivering a powerpacked performance as Radha Rama is now gearing up for the release of her next political drama Thalaimai SeyalgamSriya Reddy was hugely impressed by the work of the director and said After all the commercial films that I have done to go back to my roots to go back to where I belonged films like Veyil and Kanchivaram actually set a tone for me back in the dayWe kept this particular show very real and extremely natural Getting into the skin of the character is a directors greatest asset so he allowed each character to give them the time and space to get into the character He just wanted everything as real as possibleSriya Reddy added Until he got what he wanted he would just say Can we try this Can we try that and never gave upThe actress said that its nice to go back to where one belongsThalamai Seyalgam attempts to present the story of a womans quest for power leading to a gripping tale of ambition betrayal and redemption and portrays the politics of Tamil NaduTamil actor Raadhika Sarathkumar of Radaan Media Works is producing the series which will premiere in ZEE5 from May 17Kishore Sriya Reddy Aditya Menon and Bharath are in the main roles IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sriya-reddy-to-play-a-power-hungry-politician-in-tamil-web-series-thalamai-seyalgam-540162.html Tue, 07 May 2024 18:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/after-casting-vote-in-uttara-kannada-rishab-shetty-talks-about-kantara-prequel-540180.html Bengaluru May 7 Superhit movie Kantara fame Rishab Shetty cast his vote at his native Baindur town in the Udupi district of Karnataka on Tuesday I have cast my vote for the nation This is also my right and I have exercised it I wont talk about the expectations from the government I have carried out my responsibility Rishab Shetty said after casting his vote Rishab Shetty also talked about the muchawaited Kantara prequel saying that the shooting has begun and everything is going on smoothly A big team is working with greater responsibility Wonderful technicians are working on the project The shooting is being done part by part People have loved Kantara He added I have grown my hair and beard for a year for this movie The secrecy has to be maintained during the shoot The people should not lose expectation The film will be shot entirely in the coastal Karnataka regionRishab Shetty clad in the traditional white shirt and dhoti polled his vote at polling booth number 135 located at Karadi government school where he studied during his childhood The actor has adopted the school and has been developing it for a few years The playground is being built for the school children The construction work will be completed after the election the actor said IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/after-casting-vote-in-uttara-kannada-rishab-shetty-talks-about-kantara-prequel-540180.html Tue, 07 May 2024 20:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rani-chatterjee-shares-a-glimpse-of-her-new-bhojpuri-song-bajawa-dj-539236.html Mumbai May 4 Bhojpuri actress Rani Chatterjee on Saturday shared a behindthescenes BTS glimpse from her recently released song Bajawa DJ Rani who is known for her work in Sasura Bada Paisawala Devra Bada Satawela took to Instagram and shared a reel video with her 18 million followersThe visual shows her wearing a short dress and silver heels and sensually dancing on the dance floor The video has a tagline behind the scenesThe post is captioned My new song sorry late update kar rahi hu bajawadj bhojpurisongThe song is sung by Bunty Singh Babla and Mamta RautMeanwhile she is currently shooting for her upcoming film Didi No 1 Produced by Sandeep Singh and Arvind Agarwal and directed by Praveen Kumar Guduri The film is written by Satender SinghRani next has projects like Mera Pati Mera Devta Hai Naache Dulha Gali Gali Pariwar Ke Babu and Bhabhi Maa in the pipeline IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rani-chatterjee-shares-a-glimpse-of-her-new-bhojpuri-song-bajawa-dj-539236.html Sat, 04 May 2024 15:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sreeleela-opts-out-of-dance-number-with-thalapathy-vijay-in-goat-537658.html Mumbai April 29 Actress Sreeleela who predominantly works in Telugu and Kannada movies has declined to work in a dance number opposite Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay in the upcoming Tamil film GOAT The film would have marked Sreeleelas foray into Tamil cinema and her pairing opposite Vijay whos known for his dancing skills would have been a treat for the fans But as per a media report the actress didnt want to debut in Tamil cinema with a dance number Hence she politely turned down the offer for the songSreeleela has emerged as a dancing sensation and her latest song Kurichi Madathapetti from the Telugu film Guntur Karam with Mahesh Babu has been trending on the InternetThe actress has different plans for Tamil cinema and is waiting for the right opportunity with a substantial roleThe USborn actress who has been feted thrice with SIIMA honours from 2021 to 2023 will be next seen in the Telugu film Ustaad Bhagat Singh which also stars Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sreeleela-opts-out-of-dance-number-with-thalapathy-vijay-in-goat-537658.html Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rani-chatterjee-goes-ethnic-in-bts-glimpse-of-new-movie-didi-no-1-537528.html Mumbai April 29 Bhojpuri actress Rani Chatterjee shared a behindthescenes BTS glimpse from her upcoming movie Didi No 1 on Monday Renowned for her roles in Sasura Bada Paisawala Devra Bada Satawela and more Rani took to Instagram and posted a picture featuring her in a black and brown coloured salwar suitHer hair was styled in a braid adorned with red bangles and she held the movie script in her handThe actress shared the post with the caption DIDI NO 1 onset mylifeThe movie is currently being filmed in Jaunpur Produced by Sandeep Singh and Arvind Agarwal and directed by Praveen Kumar GuduriThe film is written by Satender SinghMeanwhile Ranis upcoming projects include Mera Pati Mera Devta Hai Naache Dulha Gali Gali Pariwar Ke Babu and Bhabhi Maa IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rani-chatterjee-goes-ethnic-in-bts-glimpse-of-new-movie-didi-no-1-537528.html Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/swami-gautamanada-takes-over-as-17th-president-of-ramakrishna-mission-536294.html Kolkata April 24 Swami Gautamananda on Wednesday took over as the 17th President of the Ramakrishna Math amp Ramakrishna Mission founded by Swami Vivekananda and headquartered at Belur in West Bengals Howrah district Swami Gautamananda succeeds his predecessor and the 16th President of the Mission Swami Smaranananda who passed away on March 26 in Kolkata aged 95Soon after the demise of Swami Smaranananda the name of Swami Gautamananda was named the acting President On Wednesday after a meeting of the trustee board and the governing body of the organisation Swami Gautamananda was declared the 17th President of the Ramakrishna MissionSwami Gautamananda is originally a resident of Tamil Nadu though he was brought up mainly in Karnataka He joined the order as a monk at the New Delhi unit of Ramakrishna Math amp Ramakrishna MissionLater he travelled throughout the country serving the countrymen following the lessons of human service always propagated by Swami VivekanandaBefore taking over as the acting President he handled the daily affairs of the Chennai unit of Ramakrishna Mission as the seniormost trustee and Vice President Swami Gautamananda who is in his late eighties has won the hearts of millions of devotees with his inspirational speeches IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/swami-gautamanada-takes-over-as-17th-president-of-ramakrishna-mission-536294.html Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bhojpuri-actress-yaminiiee-singh-visits-mahakaleshwar-with-brother-seeks-divine-blessings-534764.html Mumbai April 17 On the occasion of Ram Navami Bhojpuri actress Yaminiiee Singh on Wednesday visited Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh and sought blessings of Lord Shiva Taking to Instagram Yaminiiee who has recently wrapped up her two films Uttaran and Jaisi Saas Waisi Bahu shared a divine picture from the temple premisesShe is seen wearing a beautiful magentapink saree with golden motifs on it Yaminiiee is holding a puja thali in her handsThe post is captioned Jai Shri MahakaalIn the Stories section she dropped a snap with her brother sitting in the car The geotag is of Mahakaleshwar JyotirlingaShe captioned it as BroOn the work front Yaminiiee is known for movies like Patthar Ke Sanam Lallu Ki Laila and Premgeet IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bhojpuri-actress-yaminiiee-singh-visits-mahakaleshwar-with-brother-seeks-divine-blessings-534764.html Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sayantani-ghosh-opens-up-on-playing-a-rajasthani-being-bengali-i-find-it-hard-to-pick-up-dialects-534449.html Mumbai April 15 Actress Sayantani Ghosh who is playing Rajasthani character Vindhya Devi in the show Dahej Daasi said its not easy for someone like her who is a Bengali to pick up different dialects and regional aspects This is the first time in 20 years that Sayantani is playing a Rajasthani character and she says it feels specialIts not easy for someone like me who is Bengali to pick up different dialects and regional aspects but Im proud of the hard work Ive put in The feedback from viewers saying that I look the most authentic as a Rajasthani character on the show makes it all worth it Overall its been a fun and challenging process and Im grateful for the trust the industry has placed in me she said who is known for her work in Kumkum Ghar Ek Sapnaa Meri Maa and othersSayantani had earlier played a Sardarni in the show Tera Yaar Hoon Main and she says she is lucky to have played such diverse roles in her careerProfessionally its been a challenging but rewarding experience especially as Ive had the opportunity to play diverse roles in recent years From portraying a Sardarni in Tera Yaar Hoon Main to now being a Rajasthani character its been a journey of learning and growth she addedThe show is produced by Do Dooni 4 Films production IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sayantani-ghosh-opens-up-on-playing-a-rajasthani-being-bengali-i-find-it-hard-to-pick-up-dialects-534449.html Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/yaminiiee-singh-grooves-with-her-girls-on-rajaiya-ae-nando-drops-a-fun-video-534456.html Mumbai April 15 Bhojpuri diva Yaminiiee Singh on Monday treated fans to her fun dance video on the track Rajaiya Ae Nando The actress who has recently wrapped up her two films Uttaran and Jaisi Saas Waisi Bahu took to Instagram and shared a Reel video dancing with her girls Shweta Verma Mona and Rinku Bharti GoswamiYaminiiee is wearing a black floral saree in the video and is dancing in a field to the song Rajaiya Ae Nando sung by Anu DubeyThe post is captioned as shwetavermamona thoda steps bhool gayi baaki sab theek hai With my girlsOn the work front Yaminiiee is known for movies like Patthar Ke Sanam Lallu Ki Laila and Premgeet IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/yaminiiee-singh-grooves-with-her-girls-on-rajaiya-ae-nando-drops-a-fun-video-534456.html Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tamil-star-suriya-treats-his-fans-to-new-kanguva-poster-on-puthandu-534243.html Mumbai April 14 Tamil superstar Suriya gave the best gift to his fans that they could ask for on Sunday on the occasion of Tamil New Year Puthandu The actor shared on X the new poster of his upcoming film Kanguva The poster shows the actor in dual avatars one is of a tribesman and the other is of a gunwielding urban corporate guy dressed in a suitThe actor wrote Happy Tamil New Year Happy Vishu with heart Happy Ambedkar Jayanthi KanguvaThe film promises a raw rustic and new visual experience to the audience with human emotions powerful performances and neverseenbefore action sequences on a massive scaleThe film features cinematography by Vetri Palanisamy and musical score by Devi Sri Prasad Earlier the first look of Bobby Deol was also unveiled from the film Bobby looked absolutely thrilling in his first look of a villainThe film is currently in postproduction and is moving at a brisk paceThe film is produced by Studio Green and KE Gnanavel Raja IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tamil-star-suriya-treats-his-fans-to-new-kanguva-poster-on-puthandu-534243.html Sun, 14 Apr 2024 19:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/fasting-film-promotions-leave-hina-khan-sleep-deprived-tired-and-unwell-532875.html Mumbai April 8 Actress Hina Khan has shared a health update She said that she is unwell and has not slept for more than a few hours in the past four days Hina took to her Instagram stories where she shared a selfie in a car In the picture the actress is dressed in an oversized navy blue Tshirt She completed her look with sunglasses no make up and wore her hair openFor the caption she wrote Tired unwell AF hv slept for 23 hours max each night from the past 4 daysShe was on a pilgrimage to Mecca Saudi Arabia in the ongoing sacred month of Ramadan and completed her 27th day of fastingAbout her upcoming work Hina is all set to make her debut in the Punjabi cinema with Shinda Shinda No Papa which is directed by Amarpreet ChabraThe comedydrama film also stars Gippy Grewal and Shinda Grewal alongside Hina It will be released on May 10 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/fasting-film-promotions-leave-hina-khan-sleep-deprived-tired-and-unwell-532875.html Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/renjith-to-helm-malayalam-superstar-mohanlals-360th-film-set-to-roll-in-april-531236.html Thiruvananthapuram March 30 Shooting for Malayalam superstar Mohanlals 360th film is all set to begin in April Speaking to IANS the films producer Renjith said the films title is yet to be finalised It will see Mohanlal playing the role of a taxi driver The character harks back to the roles Mohanlal played in his mid career Its the Lal we all know and love Renjith saidThe untitled film the 14th that Renjith is producing will be directed by Tarun Murthy We will shoot the film in and around the central districts of Kerala and it will be ready for release in October The cast is being finalised and as this was announced very soon it has its problems too but we will overcome them Renjith addedHis wife Chippy incidentally is a hugely popular actress in the stateThe story of the film is being written by KSSunil and the camera handled by Shaji IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/renjith-to-helm-malayalam-superstar-mohanlals-360th-film-set-to-roll-in-april-531236.html Sat, 30 Mar 2024 18:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sundar-tamannaah-starrer-aranmanai-4-trailer-unspools-good-vs-evil-thriller-531239.html Mumbai March 30 Mumbai March 30 The trailer of the upcoming Tamil horrorcomedy film Aranmanai 4 was unveiled on Saturday The film stars Sundar C Tamannaah Bhatia Raashii Khanna Yogi Babu and others The trailer which is 2 minutes and 45 seconds long starts off with the backstory of a husband and a wife having a tiff when the husband heads to the forest after the fightIn the forest he suffers a cardiac arrest while the wife hangs herself out of angerThis incident sparks the paranormal activities in the vicinity until a sage is called to get rid of them However the trailer reveals that the sage has a major role in the paranormal activitiesThe trailer is laced with jump scares and has some impactful punches The thrilling background score makes it a compelling watch promising a riveting story that will unfold in theatresThe film has been written and directed by Sundar C and will bow in theatres on April 11 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sundar-tamannaah-starrer-aranmanai-4-trailer-unspools-good-vs-evil-thriller-531239.html Sat, 30 Mar 2024 18:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/first-look-poster-of-sundeep-kishan-starrer-vibe-show-him-in-action-avatar-531268.html Chennai March 30 The firstlook poster of the Telugu movie VIBE directed by Swaroop RSJ and with Sundeep Kishan in the main role has come out The movie is to be released in the summer of 2025 The first look shows Sundeep Kishan in a wild action avatar He can be seen along with his group of friends who are involved in riots in the city In his hand is a bloodied sword and a Molotov cocktail His friends are also seen holding weapons and have injury marks all overVIBE is being promoted as a collegiate actionlove story It is the tale of a student and his friends who turn from being novices into becoming rebelsSundeep Kishan whos basking in the success of Captain Miller and Ooru Peru Bhairavakona has joined hands for VIBE with the makers of the groundbreaking movie Agent Sai Srinivasa AthreyaBilled as a bigbudget production VIBE is being produced by Rahul Yadav Nakka and it is the fifth title to be rolled out of Swadharm EntertainmentFor Swaroop RSJ who won accolades for his first movie this is his second project Rahul Yadav Nakka brings with him the knack of good story selection and is known for making contentbased movies with sound technical and production valuesThe movie is intriguingly titled VIBE and its logo is a punching hand indicating the arc its storyline will takeIn the promotional literature made available to the media the film philosophy goes like this No matter how big the battle is and no matter how difficult it is to win the only thing that matters is that there are some friends with you and for you in your fight because you VIBE with them IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/first-look-poster-of-sundeep-kishan-starrer-vibe-show-him-in-action-avatar-531268.html Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/mahesh-babu-looks-suave-in-new-photoshoot-wife-namrata-drops-fire-emoji-527509.html Mumbai March 9 Mahesh Babu set pulses racing on Saturday as he unveiled a glimpse of his latest photoshoot exuding suavity in a stylish flannel shirt The Tollywood superstars charismatic persona was showered with admiration from his wife and actress Namrata Shirodkar who dropped a fiery commentThe Murari star took to Instagram and shared photos wherein he can be seen wearing a blue and white flannel shirt Mahesh is a vision to behold in his messy hair lookThe post is captioned as Through the lens His wife Namrata dropped fire emojis in the comment sectionA fan wrote Gangster turned into romantic Another said handsome hunk while one commented heartthrobMeanwhile on the work front Mahesh was last seen in Telugu action drama Guntur Kaaram directed by Trivikram Srinivas IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/mahesh-babu-looks-suave-in-new-photoshoot-wife-namrata-drops-fire-emoji-527509.html Sat, 09 Mar 2024 19:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/five-day-north-east-india-film-festival-concludes-in-manipur-526986.html Imphal March 7 The fivedaylong North East India Film Festival NEIFF 2024 concluded at the Palace Auditorium of the Manipur State Film Development Society in Imphal on Thursday Speaking at the valedictory function chief guest M Joy Singh Commissioner of the Information and Public Relations Department said that the festival has been a journey into the hearts of human experience where filmmakers from diverse backgrounds in the northeast region shared their unique perspectives and creativities transcending boundariesWhile appreciating the efforts of the organisers he thanked the participating filmmakers who delighted the viewers with their wellcrafted cinematic expressions for the past five daysGaro film Meghalaya Rapture directed by Dominic Sangma bagged the best film award at the festival while the best director award was won by Haobam Paban Kumar for the Manipuri film Josephs SonOther Awards Best Screenplay Parthajit Baruah for Nellier Kotha Assamese Best Cinematography Jayant Sethu Mathavan for Before Spring Assamese Best Editing Kuldip Baruah for Samarpan Assamese Best Sound Amrit Pritam and Debajit Changmai for Gorai Pakhri Bodo filmAssamese films Before Spring directed by Shrutismriti Changkakoti and Ata Nirjon Duporiya directed by Khanjan Kishore Nath bagged the special jury award and the special mention award respectivelyGuru Rewben Mashangva a Naga folkblues singer from Manipur bagged the jury award for his performance in the film Josephs SonThe festival was organised by THOUNA Manipur in association with Film Forum Manipur Directorate of Information and Public Relations and the Department of Art and Culture under the sponsorship of the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Manipur State Film Development Society IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/five-day-north-east-india-film-festival-concludes-in-manipur-526986.html Fri, 08 Mar 2024 00:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/the-rise-and-rise-of-pawan-singh-bhojpuri-star-forced-by-trolls-to-opt-out-of-ls-polls-525709.html Mumbai March 3 Bhojpuri actorsinger Pawan Singh who was named in the BJPs first list as the partys candidate from Asansol West Bengal has humbly declined the opportunity under relentless pressure from social media trolls But who is Pawan Singh and what makes him so special Born in 1986 at Jokahri village near Arrah in Bihar the same Arrah that featured in the 2017 Swara Bhasker film Anaarkali of Aarah Bhojpuri cinemas Power Star learnt singing from his uncle Ajit SinghHe started doing stage shows when he was still a child and his first album Odhaniya Wali was out when he was still in his teens In 2004 he turned to acting and made his debut with Rangli Chunariya Tohre NaamHe kept doing supporting roles until he played the lead in Rangli Chunariya Tohre Naam which was released in 2007 In the next year he released the album Lollypop Lagelu its titular song turned out to be a breakout success across the nation and helped Pawan Singh rise to prominenceAnd then in the same year Saniya Mirza Cut Nathuniya became a big hit from the album Dont Touch My BodyIn 2020 he collaborated with American dancer and actress and Jhalak Dikhla Jaa regular Lauren Gottlieb for the Hindi single Kamariya Hila Rahi Hai His second Bollywood single was Babuni Tere Rang Me which was a Holi song featuring Tridha ChoudhuryThis was followed by the track Current featuring composersinger Payal Dev of Genda Phool fame The next year he teamed up with veteran singer Sonu Nigam for a Chhath song He also released Bhojpuri cover versions of popular Bollywood songs notably Lut gaye originally sung by Nusrat Fateh Ali KhanCloser home in Bhojpuri cinema he has delivered some of the biggest hits namely Satya Crack Fighter Raja Sher Singh and Mera Bharat MahaanPawan Singh is also a huge sensation on social media owing to the viral video of his dance with fellow Bhojpuri actor Khesari Lal Yadav The two danced to the song Saj Ke Sawar Ke at an eventThe viral video from the event shows them vibing to the beats of the song and it has set Instagram on fire with countless memes and ReelsOn Monday Pawan took to X addressed BJP President JP Nadda and said that due to some reason he wont be able to contest the elections from Asansol He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the top leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party for trusting him IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/the-rise-and-rise-of-pawan-singh-bhojpuri-star-forced-by-trolls-to-opt-out-of-ls-polls-525709.html Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sunny-hinduja-ventures-into-south-indian-cinema-with-malayalam-debut-524708.html Mumbai Feb 29 Actor Sunny Hinduja who has worked in projects such as Aspirants The Railway Men and Bhaukaal is gearing up to make his debut in Malayalam cinema with Hello Mummy a fantasy comedy While details about the project remain under wraps Sunny is brimming with excitement as he gears up to commence shooting in the first week of March in KochiHe said I aspire to explore diverse genres of cinema and extend my reach to regional languages across India Eventually I aim to venture into international cinema but I believe in commencing my journey from India The actor shared Interestingly the director of my debut Malayalam film reached out to me with genuine affection which touched my heart I dont solely select projects rather its the love and support of people that guide me towards my choices I embraced this project with enthusiasm recognising the rich contentdriven nature of Malayalam cinema Sunny said that Malayalam films often engage in meaningful dialogues which he deeply admires When offered the opportunity to be part of Hello Mummy a fantasy comedy film I was thrilled Despite language differences I view them as surmountable challenges particularly since my dialogue in Malayalam language in the film is limited He shared the captivating script was the primary reason for his acceptance Ive heard commendable things about costars Aishwarya Lekshmi and Sharaf U Dheen and I eagerly anticipate collaborating with them Hello Mummy is scripted by Sanjo Joseph and directed by Vaishakh Elans Sunny concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sunny-hinduja-ventures-into-south-indian-cinema-with-malayalam-debut-524708.html Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ritabhari-chakraborty-abir-chatterjee-to-star-in-bengali-film-bohurupi-524234.html Mumbai Feb 27 Actress Ritabhari Chakraborty who predominantly works in Bengali cinema is set to star in the Bengali upcoming film Bohurupi along with Abir Chatterjee The film which was announced on Tuesday is helmed by director duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad MukherjeeThe film also stars Shiboprosad Mukherjee himself and promises to bring a real story to life against the backdrop of the timeline between 1998 and 2005Talking about the films journey Shiboprosad said in a statement We started planning for the film in 2011 right after Muktodhara we wanted to make this film that captures the timeline between 1998 and 2005 Bohurupi is based on a chain of events that took place around that time Through the script we have tried to chronicle that eraHe added The real characters who have given their versions are there and we plan to release a documentary along with the film featuring the real characters Abir and Ritabharis magical chemistry in last years superhit film Fatafati convinced us to reunite them as a jodiAbir said I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Nandita di for entrusting me with two diverse roles this year After Aamar Boss Im thrilled to bring a completely different character to life in Bohurupi Its an extraspecial Puja release for me as an actorThe film which will go on floors on March 12 will have an extensive 40day shoot across 78 locationsShiboprosad added Curiously we are shooting at places starting with the letter B such as Baranagar Bantala Barrackpore Bolpur Beldanga and Bethuadahari The film will be made on a grand scale IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ritabhari-chakraborty-abir-chatterjee-to-star-in-bengali-film-bohurupi-524234.html Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-star-in-historical-action-drama-raja-shivaji-521590.html Mumbai Feb 19 nbspOn the occasion of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti on Monday it was announced that Riteish Deshmukh will direct and feature in the historical action drama Raja ShivajiRiteish said In the annals of history there emerges a figure that transcends mere mortal existencea legend an icon an eternal flame of inspiration Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is not a mere historical figure he is an emotion a timeless saga of valour and a beacon of hope that has illuminated hearts for over three and a half centuriesHe added that his deepest aspiration has always been to immortalise Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharajs aweinspiring journey on cinemaA journey of epic proportions depicting the rise of a boy who defied the invincible sparking the flames of Swarajya A rebel whose courage knew no bounds he didnt just rule land he conquered hearts earning the endearing title of Raja Shivaji Jio Studios and Mumbai Film Company have come together for the bilingual film that brings to life the journey of a young Shivaji who rebelled against the mighty powers to be and went on to become the revered Raja Shivaji and establish SwarajyaGenelia Deshmukh producer Mumbai Film Company added Bringing the epic life of Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on celluloid has been our long standing passion We embark on a noble quest not merely to produce a film but to weave a narrative thread that enriches the tapestry of our culture and history Raja Shivaji is our biggest dreamThe epic saga which will be in Hindi and Marathi will have music composed by maestros AjayAtul while cinematography will be helmed by iconic visual storyteller Santosh Sivan marking his debut in Marathi cinemaSharing their heartfelt sentiments on composing the soundtrack of Raja Shivaji acclaimed music duo AjayAtul said Even after decades there is only one king on this Earth whose presence remains eternally alive in our heart breath blood We are excited as the story of his valour the thrill of his prowess is poised to resonate globally through this cinematic endeavourFor any artist to be able to contribute to the legacy of our King is a source of immense pride We consider ourselves very fortunate to have this golden opportunity to be a part of the homage to the revered king Raja ShivajinbspIANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/riteish-deshmukh-to-direct-star-in-historical-action-drama-raja-shivaji-521590.html Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/noted-bengali-actress-anjana-bhowmik-passes-away-at-79-521173.html Kolkata Feb 17 Noted Bengali actress of yesteryear Anjana Bhowmik 79 who received critics accolades for her portrayal of Sujata Mitra in the 1968 hit film Chowringhee passed away at a hospital in Kolkata on Saturday She is survived by her two daughters Nilanjana Sengupta and Chandana Sharma Nilanjana is married to popular actor Jisshu Sengupta The family members of the actress told mediapersons that Bhowmik was admitted to a city hospital for some time now owing to agerelated ailmentsMany critics feel that despite her acting talent Bhowmik was unable to reach the height of popularity she deserved because of the presence of other prominent actresses during her time namely Suchitra Sen Sabitri Chattopadhyay and Supriya Devi However in the cinemas where she appeared in lead roles she won the hearts of the viewers and drew accolades from the critics because of her natural acting talentApart from Chowringhee other films with Bhowmik in the lead include Nayika Sangbad opposite Uttam Kumar Thana Theke Ashchi and Mahashweta among othersIn 2012 she received a lifetime achievement award from the West Bengal governmentMourning Bhowmiks demise Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said I express my heartiest condolence over the death of acclaimed actress Anjana Bhowmik Her death is an irreparable loss for the Bengali film industry I express my sympathy towards her family members and fans IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/noted-bengali-actress-anjana-bhowmik-passes-away-at-79-521173.html Sat, 17 Feb 2024 20:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sargun-mehta-on-re-release-of-angrej-qismat-they-changed-career-path-of-my-life-518676.html Mumbai Feb 10 Actress Sargun Mehta has expressed excitement as her two blockbuster films Angrej and Qismat are rereleasing together in the Valentines Day week and reflected on how they transformed her professional trajectoryIn a special Valentines Day celebration silver screens across Punjab will once again illuminate with Qismat featuring the dynamic duo Ammy Virk and Sargun and the timeless Angrej starring the charismatic trio Amrinder Gill Sargun and Aditi SharmaSargun made her film debut with the 2015 Punjabi historical romantic drama Angrej The film directed by Simerjit Singh features Sargun as Dhan Kaur and Amrinder as Angrej GejaTalking about the same Sargun said Angrej was my first film in Punjab and thats how I became the film heroine I am today I feel like the most important role any project has played in my entire career has been AngrejSo Im thrilled that theyre releasing for Valentines week as its Punjabs favourite classic she sharedSargun also shared her experience of receiving so much love for the films to date My name in Angrej was Dhan Kaur and even today if I go to Canada Australia or any place in Punjab they call me Dhan Kaur I think its because they relate to the character the most I cant express this feeling in wordsThe actress played the character of Bani in the romantic film Qismat directed by Jagdeep SidhuSargun recalled the shooting experience of Qismat and said I remember while shooting Qismat and the trailer came out everyone had a similar opinion saying You know its a great trailer but this sad sensitive film wont work in Punjab you need comedy It was such a breakthrough filmNow we have so many more genres opening up in Punjab I think every genre has that one breakthrough film and Qismat was one of them said the Phulwa actressShe added Im very excited that the two movies that actually changed the career path of my life are rereleasing today during Valentines weekMeanwhile on the professional front she is currently the producer of the show Dalchini IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sargun-mehta-on-re-release-of-angrej-qismat-they-changed-career-path-of-my-life-518676.html Sat, 10 Feb 2024 13:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/acclaimed-bengali-actress-sreela-majumdar-passes-away-at-65-513179.html Kolkata Jan 27 Acclaimed Bengali actress Sreela Majumdar who was known for her roles in both parallel and mainstream cinema passed away at the age 65 after losing her battle against cancer here on Saturday afternoonThe actress is survived by her husband SNM Abdi a journalist and columnist and their son Sohail AbdiHer husband told IANS that Majumdar was suffering from cancer for the last three years and was admitted to a hospital earlier this month However she was brought back home where she breathed her last on SaturdayMajumdar was an integral part of several iconic movies directed the late Mrinal Sen Be it Dugga in Akaler Sandhane Minu in Ekdin Pratidin or Srija in Kharij all directed by Sen Majumdars acting skills received critics accoladesShe made her acting debut at the age of 16 in Sens Parashuram in 1980 In due course she was casted in several alternate Indian movies against big names such as Naseeruddin Shah Shabana Azmi and the late Smita Patil among othersWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has issued a condolence message after Majumdars death saying Saddened by the news of the demise of film actress Sreela Majumdar today afternoon Sreela was a noted and powerful actress who played outstanding roles in several significant Indian films It is a big loss for the Bengal film industry We shall miss her stellar presence My condolences to her family IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/acclaimed-bengali-actress-sreela-majumdar-passes-away-at-65-513179.html Sat, 27 Jan 2024 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-set-to-come-up-with-third-installment-of-ardaas-franchise-508293.html Mumbai Jan 15 Punjabi superstar Gippy Grewal is set to take the Ardaas franchise forward with its third installment The film titled Ardaas Sarbat De Bhale Di went on floors in Chandigarh on Monday It stars Gippy Grewal along with Jasmin Bhasin Gurpreet Guggi and Prince Kanwaljeet Singh is produced by Gippy Grewal Kumar Mangat Pathak Ravneet Kaur Grewal Abhishek Pathak and Divay Dhamija Like the earlier two franchises Ardaas Sarbat de Bhale di will also be a socially relevant family drama high on emotions while being entertaining Talking about the film Gippy Grewal said Ardaas is very close to my heart as I became a director of the film The audiences have given the franchise much love and I feel an added responsibility towards them to give them a film that will entertain and touch a chord with them Its not a film for me its an emotion and I am glad to partner with Panorama Studios for the film Kumar Mangat Pathak Chairman Panorama Studios said After Carry On Jattiye this is our second association with Gippy Grewal He is a fantastic actor producer and director who is the flag bearer of good content and is helping put Punjabi cinema on a global map We have had a wonderful experience working with him Ardaas 3 being his directorial is all the more special Presented under banners Panorama Studios and Humble Motion Pictures the film will be shot in a start to finish schedule and will release later this year With two releases last year Gippy Grewal is gearing up for an eventful year with Warning 2 slated to release on February 2 while Jatt Nuu Chudail and Carry on Jattiye have already finished their shoot IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-set-to-come-up-with-third-installment-of-ardaas-franchise-508293.html Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/trailer-of-gippy-grewal-starrer-warning-2-is-loaded-with-action-promise-to-repeat-the-euphoria-of-first-part-507591.html Mumbai Jan 13 The trailer of the Punjabi film Warning 2 was released on Saturday and it gives a sneak peak into enticing action sequences with comedy sequences in the mix adding to the entertainment quotient of the film The film stars Gippy Grewal who has also penned and coproduced the film It is helmed by Amar Hundal who also directed the first installment Talking about the film Gippy said It is an extremely exciting moment for me and for everyone involved in the making of Warning 2 to finally unveil its trailer We have received an overwhelming response so far and we are hoping that the same amount of love and appreciation will be extended to the film when it releases The film also stars Prince Kanwaljit Singh Rahul Dev Jasmin Bhasin and Raghveer Boli Director Amar Hundal said The challenge was to outdo what we had achieved in the first film As is quite visible in the trailer we have managed to do that Warning 2 has been made on an even grander scale and will thoroughly entertain audiences who have patiently waited for a sequel The film coproduced by Saregama Indias Yoodlee films and Humble Motion Pictures is set to release on February 2 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/trailer-of-gippy-grewal-starrer-warning-2-is-loaded-with-action-promise-to-repeat-the-euphoria-of-first-part-507591.html Sat, 13 Jan 2024 15:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/mohammad-nazim-to-make-a-comeback-on-big-screen-with-punjabi-film-munda-rockstar-507368.html Mumbai Jan 12 Actor Mohammad Nazim who gained the spotlight as Ahem in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya has opened up about making his comeback on the big screen with a regional film titled Munda Rockstar Revealing the reasons why it took a long time for his comeback he said I had planned to do films but the lockdown happened I wanted to do a film with a good script as its a very important aspect of any project I was not able to find a script I was looking for so it took a little time About his entry into Punjabi cinema rather than Bollywood the actor said I was born and raised in Punjab Punjabi is my language and Ive always desired to work in Punjabi films And now as the Punjabi film industry has also started gaining significant prominence in the country its a great time and opportunity for me to be a part of it Also I think we must equally support all the regional cinemas the same way we support Bollywood He gave some insight into his character in his upcoming Punjabi film Munda Rockstar In this film my character is a Punjabi rockstar personifying the identity of a pop star For the film preparation I grew my hair long and picked up some rapping skills from artists like Honey Singh and Badshah My continuous learning involves listening to emerging talents from reality shows like MTV Hustle to accumulate insights from the new generation of rappers I also pierced both ears to achieve a rapperstyle look he concluded Munda Rockstar is all set to hit the big screens on 12 January IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/mohammad-nazim-to-make-a-comeback-on-big-screen-with-punjabi-film-munda-rockstar-507368.html Fri, 12 Jan 2024 16:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rakhee-gulzar-to-make-a-comeback-with-bengal-film-amar-boss--492065.html Mumbai Dec 2 Veteran actress Rakhee Gulzar who is known for films such as Kabhi Kabhie Kaala Patthar Khal Nayak Karan Arjun and others is making a comeback in Bengali films after a hiatus The actress was last seen in Bengali cinema in her theatrical release Shubho Mahurat which was helmed by Rituparno Ghosh The actress will be soon seen in the upcoming Bengali film Amar Boss in which she essays the role of the protagonist Amar Boss which also stars Shiboprosad and Srabanti Chatterjee is helmed by Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee The cameras are expected to start rolling on January 3 for the film Nandita Roy expressed her excitement about working with Rakhee Gulzar I have great regards for Rakhee di and wanted to work with her for a long time Amar Boss was conceived keeping her in mind We are delighted about getting this opportunity to work with her Shiboprosad added We have been in touch with Rakhee di for quite some time now She has seen most of our films and said her favourite is Haami She is not just a gem of an actress but also a warm person a straight talker someone who shares so much love for the animals as well She has many many qualities that are truly mesmerising We are proud to work with her Prior to this she was seen in Gautam Halders Nirban which did rounds of several film festivals in 2019 but the film didnt have a theatrical release Nirban was included in the Indian Panorama section of the 50th edition of the International Film Festival of India and was later screened at the Kolkata International Film Festival in 2019 Reflecting on her quiet life in Panvel during KIFF 2019 Rakhee shared her experiences of visiting Kolkata anonymously and exploring the local markets She also spoke about being choosy as she said I used to work in cinema when it was very different But I have no regrets about stopping about not working with directors I have not worked with My favourite director is Tapan Sinha I love the way he made films for everyone As an actress I have had the same beliefs IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rakhee-gulzar-to-make-a-comeback-with-bengal-film-amar-boss--492065.html Sat, 02 Dec 2023 11:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/acclaimed-malyalam-actor-indrans-to-appear-for-class-x-exams-488764.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 23 National and state award winning Malayalam actor Indrans who had to drop out of school due to financial constraints in fourth grade is preparing himself to appear for Class X equalization examination next year The 67yearold actor who has been donning the grease paint for the past four decades while acting in over 400 films is now back in school attending classes Indrans who hail from the state capital city and had to drop out of school after Class 4 due to abject poverty in his house In 1981 while working in his tailoring shop here and doing costumes for production houses he got into celluloid and rose to popularity in 1994 He then went on to become a popular figure in the industry and has been going strength to strength by winning a state and national film award too Citing the reasons for his decision the actor says being illiterate is akin to being blind and now he said he wants to see the world and hence decided to get back to studies With the single point agenda to clear the Class X examination Indrans now attends the Sunday classes held at a staterun school near his house here and expects to get a better vision by clearing the examination next year IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/acclaimed-malyalam-actor-indrans-to-appear-for-class-x-exams-488764.html Thu, 23 Nov 2023 12:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-is-going-for-the-kill-in-fiery-warning-2-motion-poster-484932.html Mumbai Nov 13 The makers of the upcoming Punjabi actioner Warning 2 dropped the motion poster of the film on Monday and its star Gippy Grewal looks every inch intense justifying the poster Actor producer and writer of the film Gippy said I loved working with Amar Hundal and Prince Kanwaljit Singh in the first installment and I am thrilled to once again join them for Warning 2 The poster has in a way helped us relive the excitement of the first film and I am sure that this thrilling poster is going to get the fans excited The motion poster ignites excitement with guns fiery visuals and hints at a deadly duel of wills Directed by Amar Hundal the film also stars Prince Kanwaljit Singh Jasmin Bhasin Rahul Dev and Raghveer Boli Director Amar Hundal said The motion poster is a special treat for our audience offering them a glimpse into the intense world of Warning 2 The film and its characters will remain with the audience for a long time and we are eagerly looking forward to its release on the big screen Warning 2 is slated to release on February 2 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-is-going-for-the-kill-in-fiery-warning-2-motion-poster-484932.html Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/guru-randhawa-to-play-lead-in-pan-india-film-shahkot-love-story-that-transcends-borders-475550.html Mumbai Oct 19 The audience is all set to be enchanted by the muchanticipated film Shahkot which will grace the screens on February 9 2024 The immensely talented Guru Randhawa is confirmed to play the lead in this panIndian cinematic experience Randhawa known as the pride of Punjab takes on the role of Iqbal Singh a passionate Punjabi youth whose life takes an unexpected turn after he pursues his dreams toventure abroad Guru Randhawa will also lend his enchanting voice to some of the films songs under the TSeries banner adding a grand musical touch to this romantic tale Joining the cast is Isha Talwar known for her popularity in South India She plays Gurus love interest She is a vibrant young woman who has spent her entire life in the care of her robust father Abba Ji played by Raj Babbar The film also features Gurshabad playing Iqbals trusted confidant and Punjabi actor Hardip Gill as a corrupt police officer Director Rajiv Dhingra acclaimed for productions such as Love Punjab Firangi and Comedy Nights With Kapil aims to create a film that transcends borders connecting with audiences across the globe Anirudh Mohta producer at Aim7sky Studios reveals The films appeal extends beyond Punjabi cinema with releases being planned in Hindi Tamil and Telugu truly making it a panIndian masterpiece751 Films and RAPA NUIs Films are also behind the film Talking about it Dhingra adds With Shahkot we endeavour to create a film that not only entertains but also resonates with audiences on a global scale Its a story that speaks to the heart exploring the timeless dilemma of love versus duty Shahkot is currently capturing picturesque scenes in Kashmir Canada and various other locations IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/guru-randhawa-to-play-lead-in-pan-india-film-shahkot-love-story-that-transcends-borders-475550.html Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/two-filmmakers-from-ethnic-violence-ravaged-manipur-bag-national-awards-475007.html New DelhiImphal Oct 17 Amid turbulent times besetting Manipur two renowned filmmakers from the state Mayanglangbam Romi Meitei and Saikhom Ratan on Tuesday bagged awards at the 69th edition of National Film Awards in New Delhi President Draupadi Murmu conferred the awards to the outstanding filmmakers and cast and crews at the ceremony Romi received the award for his iconic feature film Eikhoigi Yum Our house while Ratan went home with the award for his flick Beyond Blast Romi was honoured in the best Manipuri feature film category while Ratan bagged the best biographical non feature film award Before making a debut with parallel cinema with Eikhoigi Yum Romi was a successful mainstream commercial filmmaker as he made over 100 movies most of which were box office hits Minutes after bagging his first ever National film award Romi said that Tuesdays event was great and memorable but the current crisis gripping the state has dampened his celebratory moods Im very happy with the recognition given to Eikhoigi Yum which is my first noncommercial project As much as I wished Im unable to enjoy the moment considering the conflict going on in Manipur Romi said over phone from Delhi I must thank Manipur State Film Development Society MFSDS for the inspiration it has provided me with the yearlong events it organised to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema 19722022 In fact Eikhoigi Yum had the privilege of opening one of the highlights of the celebration the first Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival EIIFF he said Film maker Ratan said Tuesdays awards ceremony is the pinnacle of his filmmaking journey which started in 1992 Im overwhelmed by this honour But sadly the situation back home prevents me from indulging Besides Romi and Ratan acclaimed filmmaker Borun Thokcom also from Manipur was a proud spectator at the glittering awards ceremony as he was among a few film personalities of the nation who were jury members of nonfeature film category Borun who is himself a national awardee filmmaker officiated as jury member for the national honours for the first time said we had to view more than 200 short and documentary films in multilanguages IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/two-filmmakers-from-ethnic-violence-ravaged-manipur-bag-national-awards-475007.html Tue, 17 Oct 2023 23:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/abhay-mahajan-opens-up-on-sharing-traits-with-his-character-in-upcoming-marathi-show-471676.html Mumbai Oct 9 Actor Abhay Mahajan who is gearing up for the second season of the Marathi show Shantit Kranti said that he shares quite a few traits with his character in the series The show follows Shreyas Prasanna and Dinar as they embark on some offbeat escapades With an eclectic ensemble of characters in the show each possesses their own unique quirks Talking about the uncanny connection with his character Abhay Mahajan said Personally I consider myself somewhat unpredictable and I have come to realise that even Shreyas has an extraordinary level of unpredictability There are quite a few wacky traits he possesses laughing at inappropriate situations is one of them Interestingly some of his traits are within me too Apart from Abhay the show also stars Alok Rajwade Lalit Prabhakar Mrinmayee Godbole Priya Banerjee and Priyadarshini Indalkar Abhay added There are times when I feel composed life seems to be on track and then out of the blue I do something utterly unpredictable finding myself in unexpected situations I scold myself and promise not to repeat them but sooner or later spontaneity and intuition take over again Its something that Shreyas and I share in common Created by TVF in association with BhaDiPa and produced by Arunabh Kumar Shantit Kranti Season 2 is directed by Sarang Sathaye and Paula McGlynn The show drops on October 13 on Sony LIV IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/abhay-mahajan-opens-up-on-sharing-traits-with-his-character-in-upcoming-marathi-show-471676.html Mon, 09 Oct 2023 15:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjabi-film-ni-main-sass-kuttni-2-sets-its-release-for-mar-1-next-year-470925.html Mumbai Oct 7 The hit Punjabi film Ni Main Sass Kuttni is set to return with its sequel titled Ni Main Sass Kuttni 2 It will see most of the lead actors from the first part reprising their roles The film written directed by Mohit Banwait is set to release worldwide on March 1 2024 Anita Devgan Gurpreet Ghuggi Karamjit Anmol Nirmal Rishi Tanvi Nagi and Mehtab Virk who featured in the first edition will be seen portraying the main roles again in Ni Main Sass Kuttni 2 along with Akshita Sharma and Nisha Bano Talking about the film writerdirector Mohit Banwait said Maintaining the momentum of success is a challenge when it comes to sequels We are sure that with Ni Main Sass Kuttni 2 we will be able to strike that same humorous chord with the audience as its predecessor He further mentioned This is a smartly written film that offers a hilarious take on traditional family values and the generation gap within joint families The chaos arising from the relationship between the motherinlaw and daughterinlaw sets the stage for some delicious drama says Banwait who is also coproducing the film The film is produced by Yoodlee Films the film studio of Saregama and Banwait Films and will be distributed by Munish Sahni of Omjees Group IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjabi-film-ni-main-sass-kuttni-2-sets-its-release-for-mar-1-next-year-470925.html Sat, 07 Oct 2023 13:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/manipur-unrest-celebrity-actor-quits-bjp-cites-govts-inept-handling-of-ethnic-turmoil-467260.html Imphal Sep 27 Expressing his anger celebrated Manipuri film actor Rajkumar Kaiku aka Somendra on Wednesday resigned from the primary membership of the ruling BJP accusing the state government of inept handling of the current ethnic turmoil besieging the state as well as the brutal murder of two young students Kaiku who has acted in over 400 films including two Kuki movies submitted his resignation letter to the state BJP leaders while the top state leaders requested him to reconsider his decision A resident of Thangmeiband area in Imphal West district Kaiku contested the last Lok Sabha polls as an Independent candidate in 2019 and later joined BJP in November 2021 Being a celebrity actor Kaiku garnered huge crowds for the BJP during the election campaign in the last years state Assembly polls as the party secured absolute majority winning 32 seats in the 60member house In his resignation letter Kaiku said that my priority is public first and party second for which I applied my mind to incline with the public in these hard times It is disheartening to notice that the government is yet to take up proactive measures to resolve the unceasing public disorder besetting the state for more than four months now he said Expressing his incongruity to serve the people at his own free will if he works under a political party Kaiku said I applied my mind to quit BJP I joined the BJP thinking that the party would bring a significant change in our state with its double engine government Of course it brought changes in different sectors like tourism under CM N Biren Singh With this in mind I thought the central leaders would act swiftly over the ongoing issue and put an end to the conflict and trust them But the central leaders seem to be paying no attention to the pain and misery of the people and they were against every expectation of the people the actorturnedpolitician said As I have the left BJP now Im a free citizen to join the peoples campaign to restore public order he said while attacking the KukiZo legislators and civil bodies demand for a separate administration for their community in the state Meanwhile Manipur Police without naming the leader said that an unruly crowd tried to attack the house of a political leader the joint security forces repelled the crowd by firing tear gas shells The unruly crowd targeted a police gypsy and burnt it while assaulting a policeman and snatching his weapon Manipur Police condemns such action and will take stern steps to deal with such miscreants Combing operations are being carried out for recovery of arms and catching miscreants the police said in a post on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/manipur-unrest-celebrity-actor-quits-bjp-cites-govts-inept-handling-of-ethnic-turmoil-467260.html Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/anand-pandits-gujarati-film-3-ekka-collects-rs-25-cr-in-20-days-sets-record-462839.html Ahmedabad Sep 16  In an era where the Gujarati film industry is grappling with limited box office success there emerges a producer who is altering the narrative one film at a time Meet Anand Pandit a  film producer hailing from Mumbai who is putting money into Gujarati films and increasing the budget with each film Pandit recently was in Ahmedabad to celebrate the success party of his latest film 3 Ekka In 20 days this Gujarati film has amassed Rs 25 crores He earlier produced Fakt Mahilao Maate that also did well at the box office Born and raised in the heart of Ahmedabad Pandit like countless aspiring dreamers set out on a journey to Mumbai with stars in his eyes Fondly reminiscing about his early days he shares Growing up in Ahmedabad I watched Amitabh jis Trishul 1978 over a 100 times My idea was to just see him once perhaps from a distance never did I imagine that destiny would weave our paths together When I came to Ahmedabad I didnt even know where his house is but today we are also working together I am producing his films collaborating for his real estate investments and he is a mentor for my work and life Anand Pandit is more than just a film producer he is into film distribution and real estate development His cinematic journey is anchored by Anand Pandit Motion Pictures a film studio that has produced films such as Chehre The Big Bull Drishyam 2 and others He has made inroads into regional cinema encompassing Gujarati Tamil Marathi Kannada Telugu and Punjabi When it comes to comparing Bollywood and Gujarati films the technology scripts filmmaking talent everything is strikingly similar The key differentiator is the budget With the Gujarati box office gaining momentum there exists an exciting scope for enhanced production value Pandit remarks The film industry he believes is an intricate interplay of demand and supply Pandit explains In Bollywood the pool of bankable actors is relatively limited there are just 15 of them but when it comes to actresses there are 100s Additionally films centered solely around strong narratives often find it challenging to command box office attention As a silver lining were witnessing a narrowing of the gender pay gap Today artists like Alia Bhatt can shoulder the entire weight of a film and producers are eager to invest in such promising talent Yet the film industrys path is fraught with challenges There are so many good talents but box office is like a monster Only if you are sure that a person will bring in money at the box office it is difficult to take the risk Otherwise you have to let that talent go and let him grow for sometime When I did Pyaar Ka Punchnama we knew that Kartik Aaryan has potential and we invested in him look at him now In an industry often accused of illusion and facade Pandit candidly observes You have to show people the dream world unless you show then thatthey will not come to see your films so glamour is required IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/anand-pandits-gujarati-film-3-ekka-collects-rs-25-cr-in-20-days-sets-record-462839.html Sat, 16 Sep 2023 19:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/dawshom-awbotaar-poster-showcases-10-avatars-of-lord-vishnu-458592.html Mumbai Sep 6 Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee and Jisshu U Sengupta are set to star in the upcoming Bengali film Dawshom Awbotaar along with Anirban Bhattacharya and Jaya Ahsan The official poster of the film was unveiled on Wednesday and it shows ten avatars of Lord Vishnu each with its own unique symbolism and purpose like Lord Rama The Bow and Arrow Matsya The Fish Narasimha The Man Lion Parasurama The Axe Lord Budhha Buddhist Prayer Wheel Kalki White Chess Horse The Mighty Warrior Vamana The Bonsai Plant Varaha The Boar Tooth Kurma The Tortoise and Lord Krishna Peacock Feather The film marks Bengali cinemas inaugural venture into the realm of prequels and a cop universe and has Srijit Mukherji at the helm of affairs As per the makers within the posters imagery lies a complex puzzle featuring depictions of cult characters Probir Roy Chowdhury and Bijoy Poddar played by Prosenjit Chatterjee and Anirban Bhattacharya respectively while Jisshu U Sengupta and Jaya Ahsan will also be contributing to the shroud of mystery woven by the lens The music of the film has been crafted by Anupam Roy while Indraadip Dasgupta once again enriched the cinematic experience with his mastery over the background score Produced by Jyoti Deshpande Shrikant Mohta and Mahendra Soni Jio Studios and SVF Entertainment Dawshom Awbotaar is all set to release in cinemas during Durga Pooja IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/dawshom-awbotaar-poster-showcases-10-avatars-of-lord-vishnu-458592.html Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bengali-film-raktbeej-teaser-capitalises-on-the-hype-around-victor-banerjee-454964.html Mumbai Aug 28 The teaser of the upcoming Bengali film Raktbeej which was unveiled on Monday promises a compelling thriller The 1 minute long teaser begins with building the hype around Padma Bhushan and National Film Award recipient the veteran actor Victor Banerjee as he can be seen signing a document with a fountain pen The teaser then goes onto showing the montages from the film in fast cuts thereby maintaining the intrigue and thriller about the plot and the characters The film has been directed by the renowned director duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee and is inspired by the Burdwan blast in 2014 which shook up Bengal and also the nation the film is about the homecoming of a man who holds an important portfolio and how an accidental blast in a firecracker unit unveils a bigger threat to his life On October 2 2014 which coincided with Mahashtami that year an explosion took place in a twostoreyed building in the Khagragarh locality of Burdwan Locals informed the police who swung into immediate action When the police arrived two women inside the building stopped them from entering threatening to blow up the building and destroyed several documents and evidence They were arrested and the police recovered more than 50 improvised explosive devices in that house The film stars Victor Banerjee who has worked with the likes of Roman Polanski James Ivory Sir David Lean Jerry London Ronald Neame Satyajit Ray Mrinal Sen and Shyam Benegal playing the lead in the film Shiboprosad said Raktabeej is our first directorial to release in Puja and we are supremely excited The film unfolds in the backdrop of Durga Puja and for us even the shoot was a celebration of sorts The teaser shows some glimpses of the film Each frame has a story to tell its connected to the mystery that the film deals with Both Didi Nandita Roy and I cant wait to unravel the mystery on the big screen It also stars Anasua Majumdar Abir Chatterjee Mimi Chakraborty Kanchan Mallick Ambarish Bhattacharya Satyam Bhattacharya Debasish Mondal and Devlina Kumar Mimi Chakraborty said Raktabeej has been one of the most challenging films for me This is my third film with the director duo But I must say this one is the best script I ever received from Windows till date Everyone worked very hard for this one I enjoyed doing all the stunts by myself and also Abir has been very supportive all through We have given our best I hope everyone likes it The film produced by Windows Productions will release during Durga Puja this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bengali-film-raktbeej-teaser-capitalises-on-the-hype-around-victor-banerjee-454964.html Mon, 28 Aug 2023 15:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-actor-siddharth-chandekar-gets-his-mother-married-again-453619.html Mumbai Aug 23 Actor Siddharth Chandekar who predominantly works in the Marathi film industry recently got his mother married for the second time and his gesture seems to be winning the hearts of netizens He penned an emotional yet hardhitting note on the occasion Siddharth took to his Instagram handle to announce the second marriage of his mother Seema Chandekar The actor on Wednesday shared a picture of his mother with her life partner and along with that penned a heartfelt note for her congratulating her for her second innings He wrote Happy second innings Aai I never realised that you also needed a partner that you have a life beyond your children and that you too should have a world only for yourself For how long will you continue to be alone He further mentioned in his note You cared for everyone until now and now its about time that you care about yourself and your new partner Your kids will always be by your side You organised my wedding in a grand manner and now its my turn to do the same The most beautiful wedding of my life is that of my mother I love you Aai Happy married life he added Siddharths film credits include Zenda Classmates and Balgandharva IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-actor-siddharth-chandekar-gets-his-mother-married-again-453619.html Wed, 23 Aug 2023 18:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/popular-punjabi-actor-mangal-dhillon-loses-battle-with-cancer-at-48-436256.html Chandigarh June 11 Just a week before of his birthday famous Punjabi cine star director and producer Mangal Dhillon who was battling cancer passed away in a hospital in Ludhiana on Sunday He was 48 Hailing from Faridkot in Punjab Dhillon had made a mark in the world of films and serials He worked in Doordarshan and radio plays besides doing commercial voicing in New Delhi and Mumbai for couple of years In 1987 he got the role of Lubhaya Ram in Ramesh Sippys TV Serial Buniyaad which laid his foundation in the Mumbai film and television industry After Buniyaad he worked in almost 2530 Hindi feature films and television serials prominent amongst them were Yugandhar Lakshman Rekha Nishana Vishvaatma Khoon Bhari Mang and Azad Desh Ke Ghulam besides serials like Junoon Panther Ghutan Kismat and Noorjahaan Saddened over Dhillons demise Shiromani Akali Dal President Sukhbir Badal said that it is a big loss to the world of Indian cinema His captivating voice and theatrical displays will be missed by many I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family friends and fans he tweeted IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/popular-punjabi-actor-mangal-dhillon-loses-battle-with-cancer-at-48-436256.html Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/why-gujarati-director-nidhi-purohit-took-9-years-to-make-debut-film-i-wish-435753.html By Janvi Sonaiya Ahmedabad June 9 When we met Nidhi Purohit for the first time she was a novice filmmaker trying to navigate her way in the Gujarati film industry The year was 2014 and she was working on her first film I Wish as a writer and director The energy in the young team in their makeshift office was palpable Cut to June 2023 when she finally released the film after nine years of waiting We sat with Nidhi 33 to know what made her release the film this month when it was shot in 2016 When I started I was young and disoriented as an artiste Also I was newly married I was still finding my way Nidhi said candidly Eventually there were creative differences between the team and therefore it got delayed I guess the film industry was also not ready to have a female writerdirector making a film with a female protagonist Her film I Wish is the story of Isha and Vismay who are in love and their struggle after moving in together They embark on separate paths of selfdiscovery to save their love A musical journey unfolds filled with hope and uncertainty Will they find a way back to each other Thats the crux of the I Wish story Nidhi came from a small coastal town in Saurashtra called Veraval with no background in films My past experience was traumatic and therefore I chose to be an independent filmmaker she said I will only get a producer on board when Im sure I can make the film a boxoffice success Continuing with her story Nidhi said To make films you need money and therefore I took up a corporate job in an MNC in Mumbai I was the vice president of their multimedia department I did it purely for money to fund my films Whatever I saved Rs 1520 lakh I put into producing films Nidhi has also worked with a Gujarati entertainment magazine as an editor And she was associated with a celebrity chat show on a news channels as creative director and writer She added I worked for two years and half to fund my passion I always knew I wanted to do something around stories and Im happy that Im finally doing it You cant even imagine the joy of a person whose film is released after nine years of being in the process The movie is equally relevant now it doesnt look dated and thats a win for us Nidhi is now in the Gir doing a recce for an upcoming film project Also she has two independent web series in English all set to release I trust the process and the Almighty I finally left my corporate job to be a fulltime independent filmmaker The universe always says Your wish my command Isnt that so IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/why-gujarati-director-nidhi-purohit-took-9-years-to-make-debut-film-i-wish-435753.html Fri, 09 Jun 2023 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/hit-gujarati-horror-thriller-vash-set-for-hindi-remake-with-ajay-devgn-434187.html By Janvi Sonaiya Ahmedabad June 4 Vash the Gujarati supernatural horror thriller film is all set for a Hindi remake helmed by Queem director Vikas Bahl and Ajay Devgn whos also the producer along with Kumar Mangat playing the lead But when the film which turned out to be blockbuster was on the drawing board it was tough to get a producer for it and then when it was ready it shocked the censor board official assigned to watch it Entrepreneur Kalpesh Soni who is also the producer of the film said The kind of film this is it will not get a government subsidy but we were fine with it Even when we sent the film to the censor board the lady who had to see it did get shocked She was like Why are you torturing the little girl like this She was referring to the actress who plays the victim in the film Vash tells a timeless tale of the battle between good and evil with Atharva Hitu Kanodia and his family embodying the forces of righteousness while Pratap Hiten Kumar symbolises malevolence Through its exploration of love family and sacrifice the film highlights the victory of goodness over wickedness leaving audiences inspired by its powerful message Talking about his role senior Gujarati actor Hiten Kumar said Sometimes some roles scare you as an actor this was one of them He added I have been on the sets for around three decades but this role was different because I was playing an antagonist and also I had to be ruthless Also for a film like this the most difficult part is to bring producers on board It needs courage to produce a film which is not the regular family entertainer Director Krishnadev Yagnik said I got the idea of this film when I was driving and there was a car ahead of me I could not overtake it which made me wish I could just control the car or had a supernatural power to get things done as per my wish The very next day I wrote the oneliner of this film and eventually developed the script During the premiere of the film in Ahmedabad we gave a small box of sugar to the guests as the movie is not everybodys cup of tea Yagnik added on a lighter note The filmmakers organised a success party for the film in Ahmedabad as it did do particularly well at the box office and is now being remade in Hindi Ajay Devgn will play the lead role in this muchanticipated project Vikas Bahl who has impressed viewers with his directorial prowess in movies like Queen and Super 30 will helm the Hindi adaptation The film is being produced under the banner of Panorama Studios with Ajay Devgn Kumar Mangat and Abhishek Pathak Mangats son serving as producers Expectations naturally are running high for this remake that promises to deliver a thrilling cinematic experience IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/hit-gujarati-horror-thriller-vash-set-for-hindi-remake-with-ajay-devgn-434187.html Sun, 04 Jun 2023 19:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/director-ananjay-raghuraj-now-is-a-great-time-for-bhojpuri-films-because-of-ott-433693.html Mumbai June 2 Director Ananjay Raghuraj who is gearing up for the release of his romanticaction film Khiladi starring Pradeep Pandey Chintu popularly known as Pandey ji ka beta and Sahar Afsa in lead roles feels that it is a great time for Bhojpuri films because of the reach of OTT The director told IANS I hail from Motihari Bihar which is hardcore Bhojpurispeaking so I understand the pulse of the audience and their taste in Bhojpuri movies The story has been written by Veeru Thakur ji who has written many successful Bhojpuri movies and after hearing it I was convinced that I wanted to make this film The film follows the story of Rahul who belongs to a very poor family struggling to meet ends Debtridden Rahul decides to go to London to earn money so that he can pay off all his debt because if he does not repay the loan he will have to marry Suryas daughter who is the Bahubali Goon of the village In London Rahul meets an Indian girl Pratiksha at a party He further mentioned I feel right now is a great time for Bhojpuri movies since Jio Studios has entered this space and a platform like Jio Cinema is making it available for the audience Earlier we would release films on Youtube and the reach of television is limited The films that we were not able to reach the audience earlier now we are able to do that Not just that as makers we now have the courage to make more quality Bhojpuri films Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Abhay Sinha Khiladi will be available to stream Jio Cinema from June 4 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/director-ananjay-raghuraj-now-is-a-great-time-for-bhojpuri-films-because-of-ott-433693.html Sat, 03 Jun 2023 04:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/nepokid-aarohi-patel-has-two-hit-gujarati-films-and-no-bollywood-plans-433625.html By Janvi Sonaiya Ahmedabad June 2 When we met Aarohi Patel in the afternoon she was dressed in a baggy Tshirt and jeans Whatever I have been wearing for years has become a fashion now I just do not want to put an effort into dressing up she said Aarohi is an actor producer and video editor Daughter of Gujarati cinemas prominent directorproducer duo Saandeep and Aarti Patel she has been in the industry for eight years The 28yearold can be called a nepokid but she insists she is not one although she owes her fame to the success of her fathers film the romantic drama Love Ni Bhavai where she plays a Making her acting debut as a child in Saandeep Patels film Moti Na Chowk Re Sapna Ma Ditha she rose to prominence with her leading role in Vijaygiri Bavas drama Premji Rise of a Warrior From editing videos to doing technical work on film sets she does it all My idea was never to be the lead heroine of my fathers movie Love Ni Bhavai Aarohi said That was never on the cards I have grown up on film sets and therefore I was like make me a spot boy or an actress but let me be on film sets The idea was to assist my father on the sets but it was only at the last moment when he could not find the right fit he chose me Initially even he was sceptical about whether I would be able to do it but just after the first shot he was proud of me But its not easy to come from a family with deep roots in the film industry Aarohi finds her background a tightrope to walk on She noted Being the daughter of Sandeep Patel director and Aarti Patel produceractor if I perform well people say she will obviously perform well she is the daughter of and if I do badly they say despite being their daughter of she performed so badly I dont think I will ever get due credit I have only my fans who recognise my work for what its worth Recalling her Love Ni Bhavai days and the rejection she faced ironically after the films success Aarohi said When I did the film it became an instant hit I got so much praise for it and I assumed that now I will be getting lots of offers I waited and waited a lot but I didnt get a single call No work offers That was one of my lowest phases Eventually one day I got a call from the director Vipul Mehta He wanted to narrate to me the script of Chaal Jeevi Laiye he even invited me to Mumbai but before listening to the script I agreed to the project I said yes She has chosen to be a handson producer for over two years During the gloomy times of Covid when nothing was happening I founded GlassHour Productions with a fellow actor and good friend Tatsat Munshi We are still taking baby steps but yes were producing ad films and web series We want to narrate stories that are fresh give opportunities to newcomers and make great Gujarati content Like for most actors is the next step Bollywood I love Amdabad I am a Gujarati at heart and I want to create and produce content that will make the Mumbai fraternity look at Gujarat for opportunities I am here to stay Aarohis last film was Aum Mangalam Singleam November 2022 This again was a boxoffice success and the film has been directed by her father her mother is the producer and plays one of the characters IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/nepokid-aarohi-patel-has-two-hit-gujarati-films-and-no-bollywood-plans-433625.html Fri, 02 Jun 2023 23:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/veteran-actor-sarath-babu-passes-away-429799.html Hyderabad May 22 Veteran actor Sarath Babu passed away at a private hospital in Hyderabad on Monday He was 71 Sarath Babu breathed his last at AIG Hospitals where he was admitted last month Family sources said he succumbed to sepsis in the whole body and multiple organ failure The actor was brought to Hyderabad from Bengaluru on April 20 and was admitted to AIG Under treatment for multiorgan damage he had suffered from sepsis which impacted functioning of kidneys lungs liver and other organs His body is likely to be taken to Chennai for last rites The news of Sarath Babus death sent shock waves in the southern film industry Leading film personalities and political leaders have expressed their condolences Sarath Babu whose real name was Satyam Babu Dixithulu began his acting career in 1973 through Telugu film Rama Rajyam and later became popular with Tamil movies Pattina Pravesam 1977 and Nizhal Nijamagiradhu 1978 directed by K Balachander Known predominantly for his work in Telugu and Tamil movies he acted in more than 200 films including few Kannada Malayalam and Hindi films He has bagged Nandi awards nine times for best acting in supporting roles Hailing from Andhra Pradesh Sarath Babu wanted to be a police officer but could not realise his dream because of some eyesight problem His father wanted him to join his business but with the support of his mother he entered the film industry and established himself as an actor Born on July 31 1951 in Amudalam village of Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh Sarath Babu worked with top actors like NT Rama Rao Kamal Haasan Rajinikanth and Chiranjeevi IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/veteran-actor-sarath-babu-passes-away-429799.html Tue, 23 May 2023 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/the-kerala-story-producer-donates-rs-51-lakh-to-ashram-in-the-state-428416.html Mumbai May 18 Following the release of The Kerala Story in the UK the team behind the film addressed the media to celebrate the success of the film The film according to its makers is likely to cross the Rs 190croremark in India today The Kerala Story has been facing the backlash of a certain political parties and groups that have claimed that the film is not based on facts and propagates hatred against the Muslim community The West Bengal government has declared a ban on The Kerala Story in the state and in Tamil Nadu exhibitors have withdrawn it from theatres but the film has still become a commercial success At the press conference Vipul Amrutlal Shah the film producer claimed that uncovering the truth behind this hidden scandal was of paramount importance People are trying to claim that this movie is a fake the makers are lying and the film is filthy which is not the case The film is bigger than just the story of three girls Shah said Shah used the occasion to announce that he had donated Rs 51 lakh to the Aarsha Vidya Samajam Ashram which takes care of survivors of religion conversion The makers also invited 26 girls from the Ashram to interact with the media along with the films ensemble cast The Kerala Story follows the story of a group of women from the state who are converted to Islam and join the jihadist group ISIS IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/the-kerala-story-producer-donates-rs-51-lakh-to-ashram-in-the-state-428416.html Thu, 18 May 2023 20:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjab-court-stays-release-of-jodi-teri-meri-starring-dosanjh-423292.html Chandigarh May 3 A court in Punjabs Ludhiana has stayed the release of Punjabi film Jodi Teri Meri a biopic starring Diljit Dosanjh on the late Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila and his second wife Amarjot Kaur The film is slated for release on May 5 Civil Judge Junior Division Karandeep Kaur has ordered to issue summons to Dosanjh actress Nimrat Khaira Gurmail Kaur the wife of Chamkila Karaj Gill of Rhythm Boyz Entertainment Pvt Ltd and Daljit Thind of Daljit Motions Films returnable by May 8 the next date of hearing The order on Tuesday came weeks after another court in Ludhiana had stayed the broadcast release and streaming of another biopic on the couple titled Chamkila Chamkila and Amarjot Kaur were gunned down on March 8 1988 during militancy in Punjab From the documents a prima facie case is made out in favour of plaintiff Ishdeep Randhawa Balance of convenience is also in his favour and if defendants are not restrained from releasing the film Jodi Teri Meri then an irreparable loss will be caused to the plaintiff which cannot be compensated with any cost says the order Accordingly defendants are hereby restrained from releasing the film on May 5 except in due course of law till next date of hearing May 8 added the order IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjab-court-stays-release-of-jodi-teri-meri-starring-dosanjh-423292.html Wed, 03 May 2023 14:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-starrer-carry-on-jatta-3-teaser-released-418308.html Chandigarh April 13 The teaser of Gippy Grewalstarrer Carry on Jatta 3 released on Thursday The first of the franchise Carry on Jatta which was released in 2012 captured the hearts of Punjabi audience across the globe and continues to be a cult favourite The third franchise is one of the most awaited Punjabi films this year Seeing Gippys popularity and with the film releasing across India and globally this one is touted to be a big release Along with Gippy Grewal the starstudded cast includes Binnu Dhillon Gurpreet Ghuggi Jaswinder Bhalla BN Sharma and Sonam Bajwa The film also features Kavita Kaushik Rupinder Rupi Gippy Grewals son Shinda Grewal and many others Directed by the King of Comedy Smeep Kang Carry on Jatta 3 is a family comedy that promises to be an absolute riot Written by Naresh Kathooria Carry on Jatta 3 is produced by Humble Motion Pictures and its worldwide distribution will be done by OMJEE Group According to the makers Carry on Jatta 3 promises to be an unforgettable comedy ride that will have audiences rolling with laughter from start to finish The film is slated for a release on June 29 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-starrer-carry-on-jatta-3-teaser-released-418308.html Thu, 13 Apr 2023 23:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gujarati-film-shubh-yatra-depicts-life-of-an-ambitious-immigrant-418291.html Mumbai April 13 The trailer of Gujarati film Shubh Yatra starring Malhar Thakar was unveiled recently It blends together the madness chaos and emotions with humour in tickling situations The film is a lighthearted family comedy with a lot of drama and relatable amdavadi slangs The trailer gives a glimpse of Malhars life as an ambitious person who will go to any lengths to land a job in America It also showcases snippets of delightful performances by Darshan Jariwala Harshil Shah Kshitisha Soni and Jay Bhatt in supporting roles Talking about the film Malhar Thakar said My character in ShubhYatra is so distinct yet quite relatable and I think that was the challenge as well as the fun in playing this part I cannot wait to see how my fans and the audience at large react to it Director Manish Saini said ShubhYatra is a lighthearted family film filled with emotions happiness and hope Expect the unexpected with this family entertainer which must be enjoyed in theatres especially with dear ones Produced by Amdavad Films and Rowdy Pictures ShubhYatra is set to release nationwide on April 28 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gujarati-film-shubh-yatra-depicts-life-of-an-ambitious-immigrant-418291.html Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/acclaimed-marathi-writer-milind-bokils-short-story-gets-screen-adaptation-416547.html Mumbai April 7 One of the short stories by the famous Marathi fiction writer Milind Bokil has been adapted into a short film titled Patang The film which stars Walter DSouza in the lead role and Anish Patil as a child actor was released on Friday Milind who is also a sociologist was a part of the Sampoorna Kranti Total Revolution movement led by Jayprakash Narayan in the 1970s and since then has been associated with various civil society organisations Patang is another step in his literary journey Nitin Pednekar the director of the film said in a statement Milind Bokil sir is a highly versatile writer If you read his works every story feels that it needs to be adapted for the screen For this story he has aligned the human emotions with a kite He doesnt believe in spoon feeding the audience Its only at the end of the story that all the layers unravel Written by Dr Milind Bokil Patang has been produced by Sanjay Khairnar of the premier Marathi production house Weekend Coffee Productions Cinematographer Kiran Jadhav has captured the story in beautiful frames through his lens The short film is available to stream on Weekend Coffee Marathis YouTube channel IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/acclaimed-marathi-writer-milind-bokils-short-story-gets-screen-adaptation-416547.html Sat, 08 Apr 2023 01:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/collaborating-with-nayanthara-on-gujarati-film-shubh-yatra-was-blessing-for-malhar-thakar-415479.html Mumbai April 4 Actor Malhar Thakar who predominantly works in the Gujarati film industry has collaborated with the south superstar Nayanthara for his upcoming film Shubh Yatra the second poster of which was released recently For Malhar working with the actress who dons the hat of producer on his film was a memorable experience Directed and produced by National Awardwinning director Manish Saini the Gujarati film also features Monal Gajjar Darshan Jariwala Hemin Trivedi and Magan Luhar in the lead roles This is the first time South Industry is entering Gujarati Film Industry with Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan producing the film Sharing his experience of working with Nayanthara Malhar told IANS Working with Nayanthara was an incredible experience for me She is a phenomenal actress who has also produced noteworthy films Nayanthara is a senior and experienced artist and collaborating with her on the project was a blessing for all of us I am very grateful to her for considering me for this role Malhar also mentioned that the character he plays in the film is quite different from his past roles and had a certain novelty in itself He shared I am known as a happygolucky guy in the industry and this also reflects in the roles I play Personally I love humorous films and particularly those that depict the normality of life I incorporate this element in every character I play and believe this is a unique approach that suits my acting style I have thoroughly enjoyed portraying each of the characters in my previous movies but this one is special Although Mohan is relatable he is quite different from the characters I have played in the past The audience will get to see a different side of me as I portray the character of Mohan and I am confident that they will enjoy his presence on the screens I always seek to experiment with my roles and explore different characters and Shubh Yatra presented a great opportunity for me to do that he concluded Shubh Yatra has been produced under the banner of Rowdy Pictures and will be Malhars first release of 2023 on the silver screen IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/collaborating-with-nayanthara-on-gujarati-film-shubh-yatra-was-blessing-for-malhar-thakar-415479.html Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/jeets-bengali-hindi-film-chengiz-his-first-to-be-about-the-underworld-413614.html Mumbai March 30 Bengali star Jeet has said that his role in the film Chengiz is completely different from what he has done before In the film the popular Bengali actor will be seen playing a stylish and ruthless mafia Chengiz The film is about the underworld in Kolkata between the 70s and mid90s It is Jeets first film that revolves around the underworld and also the first Bengali film to be released in Hindi and Bengali simultaneously While Jeet has been part of romantic comedy and action films this movie is entirely different from how he has been portrayed before Talking about his role the actor said It was really exciting to step into Chengizs world which is very unlike anything Ive attempted before He is ruthless he is lethal and takes the audience through the underworld arena a first in my career thus far Jeets notable projects include Saathi Nater Guru Sangee Bandhan Yuddho Jor Wanted Dui Prithibi Boss Born to Rule and The Royal Bengal Tiger among others Produced by Jeet Gopal Madnani and Amit Jumrani Chengiz has been directed by Rajesh Ganguly who has also worked on the dialogues and screenplay Based on a story by Neeraj Pandey and Rajesh Ganguly the film is all set for release on April 21 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/jeets-bengali-hindi-film-chengiz-his-first-to-be-about-the-underworld-413614.html Fri, 31 Mar 2023 03:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/akanksha-dubey-was-seen-in-tears-amid-instagram-live-hours-before-death-412132.html Mumbai March 26 Hours before she ended her life in a hotel room in Varanasi on Sunday Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey came live on Instagram and was seen breaking down in tears Akanksha Dubey allegedly died by suicide at the age of 25 A clip is doing the rounds on social media where the actress can be seen covering her mouth and crying She was found hanging in her hotel room in Sarnath area She was in Varanasi for shooting of a film The police have informed her family of the incident Akanksha was born on October 21 1997 in Mirzapur Uttar Pradesh She was fond of dancing and acting from a young age and so she began her acting career on TikTok and Instagram by sharing her short dancing and acting videos She stepped into the world of acting with the film Meru Jung Mera Faisla and was later seen in movies such as Mujhse Shadi Karogi Veeron Ke Veer and Fighter King among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/akanksha-dubey-was-seen-in-tears-amid-instagram-live-hours-before-death-412132.html Mon, 27 Mar 2023 00:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bhojpuri-actress-akanksha-dubey-ends-life-in-varanasi-hotel-412055.html Varanasi UP March 26 Bhojpuri actress Akanksha Dubey committed suicide in a hotel room in Varanasi on Sunday She was found hanging in her hotel room in Sarnath area She was in Varanasi for shooting of a film The police have informed her family of the incident Akanksha was born on October 21 1997 in Mirzapur Uttar Pradesh She was fond of dancing and acting from a young age and so she began her acting career on TikTok and Instagram by sharing her short dancing and acting videos Even on Saturday night she shared a video on her Instagram account Almost a month ago the actress was in the news as she had taken to social media to make her relationship Instagram official on Valentines Day She had shared photos with costar Samar Singh She had written Happy Valentines Day Further details are awaited and police officials refused to comment on the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bhojpuri-actress-akanksha-dubey-ends-life-in-varanasi-hotel-412055.html Sun, 26 Mar 2023 18:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/actress-sheena-chohan-to-play-female-lead-in-biopic-titled-sant-tukaram-410872.html Mumbai March 22 The Fame Game actress Sheena Chohan has been roped in to play female lead in a biopic titled Sant Tukaram She shared challenges faced by her while understanding the character of Avalai Jija Bai wife of Marathi saint Sant Tukaram She said Theres nothing I love more than deeply researching and collaborating with my director and coactors to create characters so this film was one of the most rewarding experiences because Aditya Om Sir went to such lengths to make sure every detail was accurate and sensitive He helped me to push myself to entirely new limits to really understand who Avalai Jija Bai was where she came from what her motivations were and what was it that made her relationship with Sant Tukaram so special Talking about the challenges of preparing for a historical role Sheena added Its so much harder in many ways because people have grown up hearing of Jijabai all their lives her story is taught in schools in Maharashtra so people already have an image of her in their minds It involved a lot of research and learning the dialect was also a task Marathi actor Subodh Bhave is playing Sant Tukaram in the biopic directed by Aditya Om IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/actress-sheena-chohan-to-play-female-lead-in-biopic-titled-sant-tukaram-410872.html Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vijay-starrer-leo-team-safe-as-tremors-rock-jammu-and-kashmir-410756.html Mumbai March 22 The cast and crew of the upcoming Tamil actionthriller film Leo starring Vijay has shared that they are safe after they felt tremors in Jammu and Kashmir Strong tremors were felt in India after an quake jolted Afghanistan on Tuesday night The Leo team took to their Twitter page to share that they are safe Seven Screen Studios makers of the film shared that they are safe by sharing a Vadivelu GIF from the film Chandramukhi We are safe nanba Team LEO they tweeted This would be a second collaboration between Vijay and filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj after the hit Master The film also stars Sanjay Dutt Mysskin Gautham and Priya Anand among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vijay-starrer-leo-team-safe-as-tremors-rock-jammu-and-kashmir-410756.html Wed, 22 Mar 2023 19:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bengali-star-jeets-chengiz-to-uncover-kolkatas-underworld-of-1970-to-1990s-410378.html Mumbai March 21 Bengali cinema star Jeet will be soon seen in the upcoming film Chengiz which will be released simultaneously in Bengali and Hindi Jeet will playing a gangster in the film His style and charisma make him look deadly yet chic in this thrilling mass entertainer with universal appeal The film will be the first Bengali film to be simultaneously released for the Hindi audience The film also stars Shataf Figar Susmita Chatterjee and Rohit Bose Roy in key roles and revolves around the underworld fabric of Kolkata from the 1970s to the mid 1990s The film captures and chronicles the journey of the titular character who is an underworld kingpin and rules the streets Produced by Jeet Gopal Madnani and Amit Jumrani Chengiz is presented by Jeetz Filmworks in association with AA Films The film directed by Rajesh Ganguly who has also worked on the dialogues and screenplay is based on a story by Neeraj Pandey and Rajesh Ganguly and is set for an Eid release on April 21 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bengali-star-jeets-chengiz-to-uncover-kolkatas-underworld-of-1970-to-1990s-410378.html Tue, 21 Mar 2023 20:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/mohammad-nazim-reveals-why-he-took-7-years-for-a-comeback-in-punjabi-films-410355.html Mumbai March 21 TV actor Mohammad Nazim who is known for his role in Saath Nibhaana Saathiya is making a comeback in Punjabi films after his debut movie Big Daddy He spoke about doing Punjabi film Rockstar Munda after a gap of seven years He said After my first film I was trying to find a good script I was in talks for a few Punjabi films and web shows but things didnt work out back then Finally after 7 years I took up this project and I am very excited for this one For me script matters a lot and that is the reason I had to wait so many years Once you do a lot of good work you cant afford to take up something mediocre you have to wait until you find the best And I think I have got what I was looking for Sharing his excitement about his new project he said My new film Rockstar Munda will be releasing soon on the screens where I am playing a rockstar Just like Badshah Honey Singh or Raftaar I am very excited for the role Nazim is a popular name in the entertainment industry Besides Saath Nibhaana Saathiya Nazim was seen in Laal Ishq Udaan Roop Mard Ka Naya Swaroop Bahu Begum and more After doing a number of TV shows he shared how TV is a good start for any actor TV and films both are good as a medium But if you work on TV as a fresher you get to learn a lot as it becomes an everyday learning as you shoot each day It only makes you a better actor So I feel any individual who wants to start working as an actor in the industry should step into TV first to get the learning and then move to the films I just want my fans to support me and bless me with love The shooting for Rockstar Munda will start soon and we would be able to see the star as a rapper on the big screen finally after years Nazim concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/mohammad-nazim-reveals-why-he-took-7-years-for-a-comeback-in-punjabi-films-410355.html Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/for-himanshi-khurana-not-followers-but-talent-and-hard-work-matter-410358.html Mumbai March 21 Former Bigg Boss 13 contestant Himanshi Khurana said that having a number of followers on social media can never assure good work and for getting opportunities what matters is talent and hard work She said When I started my career in the industry I didnt have the same number of followers as I do today but getting work was never an issue and I dont think followers are more important the talent and hard work get you good projects Himanshi is known for her work in Punjabi films like Sadda Haq and she also entered the popular reality show Bigg Boss 13 as a wild card contestant Apart from Punjabi films she has also done several music videos While discussing the importance of social media followers in the industry she shared Having a good amount of followers and a huge fan base can be fruitful sometimes but otherwise it depends on how good you are at the job Talking about the importance of real talent in the industry she added There are several people who have been working in the industry for years who might not have a good number of followers But their talent on screen speaks louder So these artists have a special place in the audiences heart just because of the talent they showcase on the screen and not because of their social media presence Meanwhile Himanshi is wrapping up her shoots for her upcoming film Fatto De Yaar Bade Ne whose release date has still not been announced IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/for-himanshi-khurana-not-followers-but-talent-and-hard-work-matter-410358.html Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rohit-shetty-forays-into-marathi-films-with-school-college-ani-life-410042.html Mumbai March 20 Bollywood superstar filmmaker Rohit Shetty has turned producer for a Marathi film titled School College Ani Life directed by Vihan Suryavanshi The film stars Bigg Boss 15 winner Tejasswi Prakash and Karan Parab known for his work in the series Meeraa and The Final Call School College Ani Life is a sliceoflife family entertainer The trailer depicts how a youngster navigates the challenges and joys of school and college life Produced by Rohit Shetty Pavitra Gandhi and Vivek Shah in association with Reliance Entertainment the movie is directed by Vihan Suryavanshi The entertainer will hit the screens on 14 April 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rohit-shetty-forays-into-marathi-films-with-school-college-ani-life-410042.html Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/south-asian-dancers-fight-for-representation-after-naatu-naatu-oscar-performance-409268.html Los Angeles March 18 Nearly a week after the Oscars the disappointment of a missed opportunity still weighs heavily on the minds of some South Asian American dancers who are setting out to ensure it never happens again Many in the South Asian dance community were dismayed by the astonishing dearth of South Asian representation in the Naatu Naatu performance at Sundays Academy Awards While singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava were on hand to perform their hit tune from Tollywood smash RRR which made history for India that night by winning Best Original Song they were not joined on stage by a single dancer of South Asian heritage reported Variety Especially when 14 years ago they nailed it with the staging of AR Rahmans Slumdog Millionaire hit Jai Ho at the 2009 Oscars as part of a widely celebrated fourminute medley The 2009 Oscars had Indian singers and it was a multiracial group of dancers and musicians explained Shilpa Dave an assistant professor of media studies at the University of Virginia who specialises in the history of representations of race and gender in the media They were really showing that music has this global force Thats why people didnt have an issue at that time While Sunday night did mark a historic turning point for India which also won Best Documentary Short for Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Mongas The Elephant Whisperers the glaring absence of South Asian performers on Hollywoods biggest stage was the last straw for dancers like Achinta S McDaniel reports showbizcom Some people say just be happy with what we got and thats part of the problem this idea of just accepting the scraps that are thrown to you McDaniel the founder and artistic director of the Los Angelesbased Dance Company told Variety Just be happy an Indian song was nominated and won Dont be mad about the overwhelming racism that appeared in the performance McDaniels agent put her forward to serve as an associate consultant for the performance two weeks before the Oscars but her rep was told that the AMPASselected choreographers Tabitha and Napoleon Duomo the Los Angelesbased duo known as NappyTabs had already hired their team Equity is a big part of what Im interested in and this has galvanised so many of my colleagues in the field said McDaniel Now its enough This is the last straw McDaniel is hosting a Zoom on Saturday for South Asians in the dance community to unpack the events of the Oscars and plan ahead for a South Asian Summit this summer an event she hopes to stage in conjunction with national organisation DanceUSAs annual conference This really lit a fire said McDaniel So many people are joining this Zoom so we can start to make an actual change Its been too long that weve been quiet Vikas Arun a New Yorkbased dancer and teacher specialising in forms of Western and Indian rhythmic and percussive dance told Variety there have also been conversations this week about building a crossfunctional advocacy group that can rally on behalf of South Asian entertainers in moments of crisis Dave who authored the 2013 book Indian Accents Brown Voice and Racial Performance in American Television and Film agrees the next step in the conversation is to further interrogate the advocacy of South Asian entertainers Its about thinking of representation and advocacy for not just directors writers and actors but also performers on the larger scale as well said Dave I think dancers have been left out of this conversation So when were looking at casting agencies and talent agencies we need to ask where are the agents that are advocating to the establishment According to talent such as Ramita Ravi another professional dancer and choreographer whose agent put her forward for the Academy Awards situations like the Oscars performance unfortunately happen all the time Interestingly five days on from the awards there still remains some confusion about how the production transpired in the first place It was initially thought that RRR actors NTR Jr and Ram Charan would perform the dance themselves but Oscars producer Raj Kapoor detailed in an AMPAS blog that the actors declined as they werent comfortable doing so with the time constraints As such their characters were represented on stage by Lebanese Canadian dancer Billy Mustapha and American dancer Jason Glover whom many wrongly assumed was of South Asian heritage One source told Variety that AMPAS then intended to fly over dancers from India to support the performance but their work visas fell through prompting NappyTabs to hire their own dancers While a source close to the production said AMPAS tried to ensure the original team from India was looped in on every creative decision a team that included the films public relations team SS Rajamoulis son Karthikeya Rajamouli RRR producers and composer MM Keeravaani the outrage at the resulting performance also highlights the divergence in what representation means for nationals versus those who are part of a diaspora For many South Asian Americans in the US we were born and raised in America and feel a very large sense of belonging here explained Ravi For other generations and especially immigrants or folks living in India its a bit of a different equation they might be excited to be invited to the table while the diaspora wants to be part of building the table In that way I think the idea of representation sits very differently across the diaspora Dave added The Indian cinema industry is the largest in the world and when youre coming from that background and environment you dont see the injustices that are happening in the diaspora and in Hollywood So the RRR team was thrilled to win an Oscar and rightly so But for those in the diaspora representation matters greatly said Dave IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/south-asian-dancers-fight-for-representation-after-naatu-naatu-oscar-performance-409268.html Sat, 18 Mar 2023 14:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjabi-actor-aman-dhaliwal-stabbed-in-us-gym-408812.html Mumbai March 16 Punjabi actor Aman Dhaliwal who has worked in the Bollywood film Jodhaa Akbar starring Hrithik Roshan and Aishwarya Rai has been attacked in a gym in the US A video doing the rounds on social media shows the accused asking for water from people around while Aman is at knife point Moments later the actor finds the right moment turns around and pins the accused to the ground Others come running and do not let him escape According to media reports the incident took place when Aman was exercising in the gym The accused held a knife and threatened others Dhaliwal who is currently hospitalised has sustained injuries and scars on his torso according to a report According to reports after the incident the police were called and the accused was handed over to them The incident took place in the morning at Planet Fitness gym located at 3685 Grand Oaks in the US IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjabi-actor-aman-dhaliwal-stabbed-in-us-gym-408812.html Fri, 17 Mar 2023 04:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/never-too-old-to-say-no-tollywood-actor-naresh-marries-for-4th-time-at-60-407172.html Hyderabad March 10 Senior Telugu movie actor Naresh 60 has married his costar of many films Pavithra Lokesh The couple recently formalised their relationship after living together for around two years The newly married couple on Friday shared a video of their nuptials conducted in a traditional manner Posting the video on their social media accounts the couple wrote Seeking your blessings for a lifetime of peace joy in this new journey of us Naresh is the son of the late Telugu actress producer and director Vijayanirmala Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu is his stepbrother This is Nareshs fourth marriage and Pavitras third Pavitra is from Karnataka and acts in Kannada and Telugu movies as a supporting actress Naresh had been embroiled in a messy dispute with his third wife Ramya Raghupati after they separated and his involvement with Pavitra became public Ramya Raghupati has reportedly refused to divorce Naresh IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/never-too-old-to-say-no-tollywood-actor-naresh-marries-for-4th-time-at-60-407172.html Sat, 11 Mar 2023 11:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bhramanti-from-marathi-film-raghuveer-traces-life-of-samartha-ramdas-swami-406712.html Mumbai March 9 Bhramanti the first song from the upcoming Vikram Gaikwadstarrer Marathi film Raghuveer was released on Thursday It traces the life of Samartha Ramdas Swami as he mediates in solace The Marathi film tells the story of Samartha Ramdas Swami who started the Shree Samartha religious sect to work for the liberation of India and for the renewal of true spirituality The film has been written by Abhiram Bhadkamkar Samartha Ramdas Swami supported Chattrapati Shivaji who was trying to overthrow the Aurangzeb He established the Mathas holy places where likeminded religious people could reside and work at many locations Talking about the song director Nilesh Kunjir said This film has a lot of emotional connection for me and a lot of people will relate to this Bhramanti has a great melody and encapsulates Swamijis journey Hence we thought to release this song first The song has been sung by Ravindra Sathe Ajit Parab Music is by Ajit Parab and lyrics have been penned by Manndar Cholkar Raghuveer which also stars Vikram Gaikwad Rujuta Deshmukh Navin Prabhakar Ninad Kulkarni Shailesh Datar Rahul Mehedale in key roles is set to hit the silver screen on April 6 The film is produced by Samarth Creation and coproduced by Dynamic Productions Adityam Creations and presented by Scinemasters Entertainment Coproduced by Vaibhav Kishor Mankar Sapna Kiran Badgujar Dr Kiran Chagan Badgujar the movie is distributed by Sameer Pandurang Dixit and Rishikesh Shamsunder Bhirangi of Pickle Entertainment IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bhramanti-from-marathi-film-raghuveer-traces-life-of-samartha-ramdas-swami-406712.html Fri, 10 Mar 2023 02:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/moghul-mardini-chhatrapati-tararani-teaser-shows-maratha-warrior-queens-war-of-resistance-405141.html Mumbai March 4 The teaser of the upcoming Marathi film Moghul Mardini Chhatrapati Tararani was unveiled on Saturday It is laced with action and battle sequences with actress Sonalee Kulkarnis titular character delivering the monologues of resistance against the invading forces The film directed by Rahul Jadhav follows the story of the Maratha warrior queen Tarabai Bhosale who served as the regent of the Maratha Empire of India from 1700 until 1708 She was the daughterinlaw of the Maratha empires founder Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and the queen of Rajaram Bhonsale She is known for her role in keeping alive the resistance against Mughal occupation of Maratha territories after the death of her husband and acting as the regent during the minority of her son Shivaji 2 Talking about the film Sonalee Kulkarni shared This has been an extremely difficult yet passionate project which has my heart and soul To relate to such a brave historical figure and get the nuances right was a major challenge which I deepdived into It is now for the viewers to relish our performances and I am excited and nervous to see their reaction With the teaser the viewers get a taste of the battles and war cries as fiery characters blaze through the screen in all their glory Director Rahul Jadhav said The film is an ode to the rich Maratha culture and valiance We have been patiently waiting for the day viewers get the first look into our labour of love and determination They are sure to be stunned and in awe of the scenes as we are even though we were the ones who shot the film Everyone should watch out for some commendable performances of a lifetime The film has been produced by Planet Marathi of Akshay Bardapurkar in partnership with Deepa Tracy of Mantra Vision and coproduced by Creative Viibe Soumya Vilekar and Sameer Arora The release date of the film will be soon announced by the makers IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/moghul-mardini-chhatrapati-tararani-teaser-shows-maratha-warrior-queens-war-of-resistance-405141.html Sun, 05 Mar 2023 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/aanand-l-rai-is-filled-with-gratitude-on-12th-anniversary-of-tanu-weds-manu-402799.html Mumbai Feb 25 Director Aanand L Rai whose film Tanu Weds Manu clocked in 12 years since its release expressed gratitude to the audience for giving their love to the film Speaking about the film the director said The response this beautiful story received is unmatched The film is still relatable to a wide audience even today thats what a beautiful story does It leaves an impact every time I cant believe the film has completed twelve years today Gratitude only for all the love and support Tanu Weds Manu produced by Aanand L Rai and Colour Yellow Productions also led to a sequel Tanu Weds Manu Returns which was released in 2015 Meanwhile Aanands latest venture into regional cinema with Aatmapamphlet has travelled across the globe and was screened at the Berlin Film Festival Following the success in the regional cinema is the recently announced second instalment of Jhimma and the Taapsee Pannustarrer Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/aanand-l-rai-is-filled-with-gratitude-on-12th-anniversary-of-tanu-weds-manu-402799.html Sat, 25 Feb 2023 15:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/why-bengali-actress-subhashree-ganguly-chose-to-play-a-70-year-old-on-screen-401963.html Kolkata Feb 22 Subhashree Ganguly the Bengali Superstar known for playing glamorous roles on screen is essaying the character of a 70yearold for Indubala Bhaater Hotel Subhashree is known for hit films like Challenge Khokababu Romeo Khoka 420 Paran Jai Jaliya Re and Parineeta and is all set to make her OTT debut with her upcoming web series Indubala Bhaater Hotel on hoichoi Directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya the series is adapted from the popular novel of the same name written by Kallol Lahiri tells the story of a young girl from East Pakistan with a simple life strewn with small pockets of joy Her life changes after she moves to Calcutta following her marriage and tries to build a life there Keeping her hometown alive through her food Indubala opens up a small hotel within her house and feeds office goers students and the masses delicacies of her hometown Each dish has a story or a memory attached to it and whoever eats at Indubala Bhaater Hotel inadvertently becomes a part of that story A challenging role for the actress to play Subhashree Ganguly embodies Indubala with finesse Going through strenuous hours of prosthetics and makeup voice training body language embodiment she brings Indubala to life According to her the acting process wasnt the only challenge she faced Reminiscing about her journey playing Indubala Subhashree said Indubala Bhaater Hotel marks my entry into the OTT world and I dont think theres any other content that Id rather have done it with When I read the script I knew I had to do it This role is unlike anything I have done before I had to play an elderly woman embody her traits look body language etc But thats not all I think the question I faced a lot was why move to OTT and why steer away from my glamorous roles and play a 70yo on screen I think an actresss true joy lies in playing as many different characters as she can So with that intent and the support of my loved ones I chose to do Indubala and hope the audiences can see this effort IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/why-bengali-actress-subhashree-ganguly-chose-to-play-a-70-year-old-on-screen-401963.html Wed, 22 Feb 2023 22:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/raghuveer-moster-is-a-glimpse-of-the-world-of-saint-samarth-ramdas-swami-400139.html Mumbai Feb 15 The motion poster of the upcoming Marathi film Raghuveer starring Vikram Gaikwad was unveiled on Wednesday It shows the different actors and their characters in the film Talking about the same Vikram Gaikwad who essays the role of saint Samarth Ramdas Swami in the film said There is so much to learn and understand from Swamiji which each one can use in our daily lives This motion poster gave an appropriate glimpse of what to expect on the big screen I hope people enjoy this film as much as I enjoyed it while shooting I would like to pass on the soothing experience to others The film has been directed by Nilesh Kunjir and also stars Vaibhav Kishore Mankar Sapna Kiran Badgujar and Dr Kiran Chhagan Badgujar Nilesh Kunjir added It is a challenging task to characterise a huge saint like Samarth Ramdas Swami It was a steaming challenge for me which I have fulfilled best in my possiblelity I hope people enjoy it Presented by Scinemasters Entertainment produced by Dynamic Productions and Adityam Creations in association with Samarth Creations the film is set to release on April 6 2023 distributed by Sameer Pandurang Dixit and Rishikesh Shamsunder Bhirangi of Pickle Entertainment IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/raghuveer-moster-is-a-glimpse-of-the-world-of-saint-samarth-ramdas-swami-400139.html Thu, 16 Feb 2023 01:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rohit-purohit-finds-it-challenging-to-relate-to-his-udaariyaan-character-400063.html Mumbai Feb 15 Actor Rohit Purohit who plays the role of Advait in the show Udaariyaan found his role challenging and said that he cannot relate to his character However he is happy with the response he is getting from the audience He said To be honest it is very difficult for me to relate to this role The character of Advait is very unpredictable as he is a politician so he has to take care of his image also I dont relate to the character much but you have to change yourself as per the storyline The response has been amazing since the day I started shooting Since the first scene got telecast I have got immense love Ive been in this industry for 1415 years and this is the first time everyone has accepted a character and given so much love so early The response is amazing and I am very thankful for the audience and fans he added The Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii actor further shared that he is enjoying shooting for the show in Chandigarh I love Chandigarh Ive always been in love with Punjab but I didnt ever get a chance to stay here The place where we are shooting Kharad is very beautiful There is sarso ke khet mustard fields everywhere Its been four months that I am shooting here and I am enjoying every bit of it he said The modelturnedactor said that the audience relates to the show and its storyline Udaariyan has a very youthful flavour Every actor working with me is younger than me It is really fun working with them their energy levels are so high Punjabi storytelling is being loved by audiences he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rohit-purohit-finds-it-challenging-to-relate-to-his-udaariyaan-character-400063.html Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vatsal-sheth-signs-a-multi-film-deal-in-home-ground-gujarati-cinema-397581.html Mumbai Feb 8 Actor Vatsal Sheth who hails from Gujarat has now signed a multifilm deal with a renowned Gujarati producer He said that carving a niche in your home ground industry is always special Talking about the same Vatsal said Yes its happening and I am excited for it Gujarat is my home ground and growing up I had always wanted to do something here and now when its finally happening I cant wait for everyone to witness it We as team are putting in immense efforts in making this happen I have always known the language the people the culture and it feels incredible to carve my niche in my home ground industry On the work front Vatsals next release will be Adipurush with Prabhas where he plays Indrajit IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vatsal-sheth-signs-a-multi-film-deal-in-home-ground-gujarati-cinema-397581.html Wed, 08 Feb 2023 19:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/genelia-used-to-get-annoyed-by-riteishs-habit-of-making-reels-tik-tok-394930.html Mumbai Feb 1 Actress Genelia Deshmukh whose recently released Marathi film Ved directed by her husband Riteish Deshmukh has been getting a lot of positive response recently revealed that earlier she used to get annoyed by Riteish making videos on Tik Tok and reels But over the period she started enjoying being on reels so much so that she feels that half her auditions are given through reels Talking about viral reels Genelia said When we first started creating content it was for Tik Tok When Riteish started making these during the pandemic it would really annoy me Soon he started involving me in them as well and initially I only did it because he asked me to But soon I found my space on it and started enjoying it Today I feel half my auditions are given through this Riteish on his part said that he was initially low on confidence and thought that people would make fun of him if he told them about his plans to direct the film He told Film Companion I thought people would laugh at me if I told them I wanted to direct the only confidant I had was Genelia So to decide I wanted to direct was actually the most terrifying part Im not born into the world of cinema to be able to understand the nuances of it I remember I used to go on Karan Joharas outdoor sets for films like Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna where I stayed for 15 days and just watched Shah Rukh act and understood the craft Ved which marks the directorial debut of Riteish is the second biggest hit in the Marathi film industry after Sairaat But for Riteish the film was a gamble because of the cost recovery More than happiness there is a huge sense of relief now A few weeks before the release everything came on to us We didnt have studios or distributors backing us Ved was made at a higher budget than your average Marathi film so our recoveries were different So we were all in as a gamble So the euphoria hasnt set in yet but theres a huge sense of relief IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/genelia-used-to-get-annoyed-by-riteishs-habit-of-making-reels-tik-tok-394930.html Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/director-ram-alladi-drops-new-posters-of-his-upcoming-period-drama-series-panne-392397.html Hyderabad Jan 25 Director and screenwriter Ram Alladi who earlier released the teaser of his upcoming political fiction drama Panne has dropped new posters of the series The latest period feature film from the director writer and cinematographer was filmed on location in Hyderabad and Telanganas second largest city Warangal The film is a femaleoriented patriotic and political drama based on postindependence era Panne is a story which starts from the border politically layered by the shadow of the religion by British rule where many villages were burnt into ashes by fanatics From the embers of those ashes there were few pages that took birth to narrate the tales of independence Panne also known as Pages seeks to take viewers to the heart of the social and personal identity based on individuals way of life which revolves to identify the juxtaposition of social freedom versus individual freedom captured and delivered through the lens of one womans life following the dawn of her grandfathers empire Alladi said Starring emerging Indian talents Kalpana Tiwari Pankaj Munshi Anand Rangarajan Vijaya Posala Silpa Das Prasad Kamalanabha and Sam Mukherjeerjee Panne was filmed in English Hindi Bengali Telugu Tamil Kannada and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/director-ram-alladi-drops-new-posters-of-his-upcoming-period-drama-series-panne-392397.html Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/amruta-khanvilkar-to-play-long-distance-runner-lalita-babar-in-biopic-392693.html Mumbai Jan 26 Amruta Khanvilkar who has been part of several Marathi and Bollywood films is all set to play the Indian longdistance runner Lalita Shivaji Babar in the Marathi sports biopic based on her life and achievements The makers have released the poster of the film on the occasion of Republic Day Amruta shared I have never been so excited to play a role like I am for this biopic Lalitas life is an inspiration for all sportspeople and women who showcase indomitable strength and move ahead in life fearlessly Lalita hails from a small village in the district of Satara in Maharashtra The film is all about her trials and tribulations of being an Indian woman in the world of sports which is still seen to be dominated by men She started her career at a very early age and won her first Gold medal in the U20 National Championships at Pune in 2005 She also made a remarkable place in the Asian Games and Olympics The actress who was seen in Phoonk Satyameva Jayate Nach Baliye 7 Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 and others further spoke about the challenges faced by her as a part of her preparations for the role and the kind of physical training she underwent to portray it It is challenging and physically demanding to play a sportswoman especially a runner I am looking forward to starting shooting for the film and doing hundred percent justice to this role My aim will be to bring her emotions and thoughts behind the tough exterior to audiences and make her journey as relevant as possible to citizens of our country she added The film is scheduled to go on floors soon The biopic is produced by Akshay Vilas Bardapurkar Rishi Negi Gaurav Gokhale and Ronita Mitra Lalita Shivaji Babar will be released on January 26 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/amruta-khanvilkar-to-play-long-distance-runner-lalita-babar-in-biopic-392693.html Thu, 26 Jan 2023 19:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/95th-oscar-nominations-pan-nalins-chhello-show-out-of-the-race-392000.html Los Angeles Jan 24 Indian filmmaker Pan Nalins Gujarati film Chhello Show or Last Film Show lost out in the 95th Oscar Awards race as it did not make it to the final nominations Chhello Show was selected as Indias official entry in the Best International Feature Film category at the 95th Academy Awards but in the final nomination list it lost to All Quiet on the Western Front Germany Argentina 1985 Argentina Close Belgium EO Poland and The Quiet Girl Ireland Directed by Pan Nalin Chhello Show is a Gujaratilanguage comingofage drama about a nineyearold boy Samay Bhavin Rabari whos ensnared by the magic of cinema and sets forth to fulfil his 35mm celluloid dreams It stars Bhavin Rabari Bhavesh Shrimali Richa Meena Dipen Raval and Paresh Mehta The film had premiered at the 20th Tribeca Film Festival in June 2021 and was theatrically released in India in October 2022 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/95th-oscar-nominations-pan-nalins-chhello-show-out-of-the-race-392000.html Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-jhimma-to-return-with-sequel-391920.html Mumbai Jan 24 The Marathi film Jhimma which released in 2021 and made many records for the regional Marathi cinema industry is returning with its second part titled Jhimma 2 The story of Jhimma revolves around seven women from different age groups and sociocultural backgrounds coming together and celebrating life The sequel will be directed by Hemant Dhome and was announced through a special video which is a recreation of a popular scene from the first part of the franchise The video also shows that new characters will be introduced in the sequel Director Hemant Dhome shared Jhimma wasnt just a film but a passion project The way it was received by the audience was so heartwarming The second part is going to be better and bigger for sure With personalities like Aanand L Rai in the team we are sure to give another promising project The film is being produced by Aanand L Rais Colour Yellow productions and Chalchitra Mandale Rai said We are so happy to do another film in the Marathi cinema The first part was a huge success and even one of the top grossers of 2021 The film has a strong message which resonated well with the viewers and thats why we decided to back Chalchitra Mandalee in bringing Jhimma 2 for you Im very happy to join hands with Hemant and Kshitee Jhimma 2 is written by Irawati Karnik produced by Aanand L Rai and Kshitee Jog The film is coproduced by Viraj Gawas Urfi Kazmi and Ajinkya Dhamal IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-jhimma-to-return-with-sequel-391920.html Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/for-odia-actor-babushaan-daman-in-hindi-is-like-a-dream-coming-true-391192.html Bhubaneswar Jan 22 Bollywood star Ajay Devgn recently launched the trailer of the Hindi version of Daman a social drama based on the fact about Odishas malaria elimination drive The Hindi version will be released on February 3 As the Odia movie has gone to the nationallevel Damans lead actor Babushaan Mohanty said that it is like a dream come true for him IANS Correspondent Biswa Bhusan Mohapatra spoke to Mohanty about the movie Excerpts from the interview IANS What inspired you to select the movie Daman Babushaan I have worked in several Odia movies which were filled with family drama action love comedy etc I was searching for something different This movie Daman is a very different topic and script and based on a true incident around Odishas malaria elimination drive So I was inspired to select it I would like to work in more such movies in future IANS Do you think that the release of SRKs Pathaan impacts the release of the Hindi version of Daman Babushaan I dont think so as the storylines of Pathaan and Daman are totally different Both the movies have separate groups of audience So I think there will be no impact of the Bollywood movie on our film IANS How is this movies success going to help the Odia film industry Babushaan I come from a family where both parents are working in Odia film industry So from my very childhood I am associated with the industry Through Daman writer and director Vishal Mourya and Debi Prasad Lenka have done something very different that too related to true story of my own soil This movie will surely inspire the Odia film industry to come up with more such movies and take the industry to a new height IANS There is always a debate that Odia films are being copied from south and other movies Do you think that time has come for the Odia film industry to break the tradition and come with more such movies Babushaan Odisha is very rich in culture tradition heritage and natural beauty A lot of things are also happening in the state Nowadays you have OTT platforms to reach a wider audience So there is potential for our industry to further excel at the national and international level IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/for-odia-actor-babushaan-daman-in-hindi-is-like-a-dream-coming-true-391192.html Sun, 22 Jan 2023 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-ghaath-set-to-have-world-premiere-at-berlinale-390246.html Mumbai Jan 19 Marathi film Ghaath is heading to the upcoming edition of the Berlin International Film Festival for its world premiere The film festival is set to be held from February 16 to February 26 Written and directed by Chhatrapal Ninawe in his feature debut the film is a slowburn thriller set on the fringes of Indias Maoistaffected jungles and revolves around the tense interplay between guerrillas civilians and the police The film stars acclaimed Marathi actors such as Jitendra Joshi Milind Shinde Suruchi Adarkar Dhananjay Mandaokar and Janardan Kadam Commenting on the occasion Jitendra Joshi said Shooting on location in the jungles of central India was certainly difficult and challenging but this incredible news makes it seem all worth it The whole cast and crew worked so hard on the film so its a big win for the team for Marathi cinema and for Indian cinema as a whole The film has been produced by Shiladitya Boras Platoon One Films and Manish Mundras Drishyam Films Director Chhatrapal said It was a long hard and adventurous journey but Im so honoured to finally be premiering our film at the Berlinale home to so many artists that have inspired us along the way Ghaath is a film about trust betrayal and ambush It is a thriller which goes deep into the jungles and deeper into the psyche of its characters Im grateful to Platoon One Films and Drishyam Films for having faith in our film and I hope it finds its audience in Berlin India and beyond After 2017s awardwinning film Newton Ghaath marks producers Shiladitya Bora and Manish Mundras second outing at the Berlinale as the Rajkummar Rao starrer had also made its world premiere at Berlinale in 2017 and later went on to become Indias official entry to the Oscars Ghaath is slated for a Summer 2023 release IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-ghaath-set-to-have-world-premiere-at-berlinale-390246.html Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/satinder-sartaaj-reveals-why-daadu-was-every-actress-favourite-cinematographer-390022.html Mumbai Jan 18 Actorsinger Satinder Sartaaj recalled how directorproducer Vijay Kumar Arora used to be the favourite cinematographer of most of the Bollywood actresses and they insisted on working with him Satinder who made his film debut as Maharaja Duleep Singh in The Black Prince in 2017 has sung a number of tracks and is all set to be seen in the Punjabi film Kali Jotta directed by Vijay also starring Neeru Bajwa The actor revealed an interesting anecdote about the Kali Jotta director When Daadu Vijay was a cinematographer in Bollywood many actresses had a condition that they wanted Vijay Kumar Arora as their cinematographer He added This is because he has the ability to shoot them at great angles which would further enhance their presence onscreen He is coming on The Kapil Sharma Show along with Neeru Bajwa and director Vijay Kumar Arora to promote their upcoming Punjabi film Kali Jotta The Kapil Sharma Show airs on Sony Entertainment Television IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/satinder-sartaaj-reveals-why-daadu-was-every-actress-favourite-cinematographer-390022.html Thu, 19 Jan 2023 01:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/odds-in-favour-of-rrr-winning-best-foreign-film-at-critics-choice-awards-389487.html Los Angeles Jan 15 With not many hours left for the Critics Choice Awards to open at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles RRR which is in the race for five categories including Best Picture is the hot favourite for the Best Foreign Language Film award according to the awards prediction site Golden Derby And Naatu Naatu may just overturn Lady Gagas triumph in the Best Original Song category making it a brace to use football language for the song that has got the world hooked to the hook step These awards are widely seen as the bellwether for which way the wind is blowing for the prestigious Academy Awards aka the Oscars This year A24s Everything Everywhere All at Once leads all film nominees with 14 nods even as the American television network ABCs Abbott Elementary leads in TV with six In the marquee Best Picture category a statistical tie resulted in 11 nominees Everything Everywhere The Fabelmans Babylon The Banshees of Inisherin Elvis Tar Avatar The Way of Water Glass Onion A Knives Out Mystery RRR Top Gun Maverick and Women Talking Last year Netflixs The Power of the Dog was named Best Picture leading to an Oscar nomination for the Jane Campiondirected Western The year before the group chose Nomadland as its best pic and it went on to win the Oscar notes Deadline The Banshees of Inisherin says the Golden Derby may have won the Golden Globe for best picture but now it seems Everything Everywhere All at Once is looking to get its revenge at the Critics Choice Awards According to the combined predictions of thousands of Gold Derby users the metaphysical comedy will come out on top with four wins including Best Picture But judging from our odds the Critics Choice Association will spread the wealth the website reports Chelsea Handler is hosting this years ceremony which will also see Jeff Bridges being presented the Critics Choice Lifetime Achievement Award and Janelle Monae the SeeHer Award adds Deadline Presenters through the night will include Michelle Pfeiffer and Kate Hudson along with Benjamin Bratt Quinta Brunson Cedric the Entertainer Misha Collins Claire Danes Phoebe Dynevor Ayo Edebiri Eve Hewson Jude Hill Tyler Hoechlin Sharon Horgan Sarah Hyland Troy Kotsur Diego Luna Natasha Lyonne Ebon MossBachrach Aubrey Plaza Jean Smart Anya TaylorJoy Miles Teller Elizabeth Tulloch Kerry Washington Jeremy Allen White and others Were betting on Everything to claim Best Supporting Actor Ke Huy Quan Best Acting Ensemble and Best Comedy Film in addition to Best Picture according to the Golden Derby But close behind with three will be Globes champ Banshees Its the frontrunner for two acting awards Best Actor for Colin Farrell and Best Supporting Actress for Kerry Condon plus Best Original Screenplay for Martin McDonagh Also with three wins will be the Tom Cruise action blockbuster Top Gun Maverick whose victories will be below the line It leads the way for Best Cinematography Best Editing and Best Song for Lady Gagas Hold My Hand which is hoping for its own redemption after falling short at the Golden Globes Of course the Golden Derby is quick to point out Just like at those awards it faces the infectious Naatu Naatu from RRR It goes on to note After that two films are expected to win two trophies apiece Family drama The Fabelmans will double up here just as it did at the Golden Globes with prizes for Best Director Steven Spielberg which may just elude SS Rajamouli whos in the race and Best Young ActorActress for breakthrough performer Gabriel LaBelle And the visually lavish scifi epic Avatar The Way of Water will swim away with Best Production Design and Best Visual Effects where RRR is also in the race IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/odds-in-favour-of-rrr-winning-best-foreign-film-at-critics-choice-awards-389487.html Tue, 17 Jan 2023 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-actor-also-seen-on-taarak-mehta-sunil-holkar-passes-away-at-40-389321.html Mumbai Jan 15 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah actor Sunil Holkar passed away at the age of 40 He was suffering from liver cirrhosis and was undergoing regular treatment Sunil was associated with the popular sitcom Taarak Mehta around seven to eight years back He was part of a Navratri special episode and appeared in two of the episodes Creator and writer of the show Asit Kumarr Modi told IANS He has performed a character in one of the stories and he fitted well in our show But he was not playing a regular role However he played a good role in our show I must say he was a good and mature actor and it is very unfortunate that he passed away just at the age of 40 My heartfelt condolences to him and his family Sunil was also seen in many Marathi films and was last seen in the National Awardwinning film Gosht Eka Paithanichi As per the reports when Sunil realised his condition had deteriorated he asked his friend to share a final post on his behalf Written in Marathi it said Friends this is my last message to everyone This friend of yours has left for the heavenly abode If I have ever said something wrong or made any mistakes please forgive me Goodbye I had asked my friend to post this on my behalf Apart from this show he also featured in films such as Mandali Tumchyasathi Kay Pan Lau Ka Laath Sagla Karun Bhagle among others He was survived by his parents wife and 2 children Before Sunils sudden demise Ghanshyam Nayak who played the role of Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah also passed away at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer and chemotherapy IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-actor-also-seen-on-taarak-mehta-sunil-holkar-passes-away-at-40-389321.html Tue, 17 Jan 2023 03:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/kannada-superstars-celebrate-sankranti-call-on-fans-to-share-the-joy-389289.html Bengaluru Jan 15 Superhit panIndia hit movie Kantara lead star and director Rishab Shetty wished his fans on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Sunday by posting a family picture with his wife and two children Sesame and jaggery Lets share happiness with everyone Happy Makara Sankranthi to all Shetty said His leading lady in the film Sapthami Gowda shared a song wished fans and shared a traditional photo in the post Kannada super star Dr Shivarajkumar shared the poster of his new movie Ghost on his handle and wished all Kannadigas on the auspicious occasion Let the festival bring bundle of joys and comfort and bring new horizons of happiness he said Ganesh anothe popular Kannada star shared the poster of his new movie Banadariyali which is going to be released on March 17 and conveyed his festive good wishes Superstar Upendra released a unique poster of his panIndia venture U I and conveyed his festival wishes Another muchloved star Darshan posted pictures of him with his pet cow and called on people to celebrate the festival with much fervour Rocking Star Yash of KGF fame and his actress wife Radhika Pandit have also wished their fans on the occasion IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/kannada-superstars-celebrate-sankranti-call-on-fans-to-share-the-joy-389289.html Mon, 16 Jan 2023 23:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vijayendra-himanshi-rejoice-in-the-punjabi-connect-with-teri-meri-doriyaann-386640.html Mumbai Jan 4 Vijayendra Kumeria and Himanshi Parashar shared how they connected so well with the story of the new show Teri Meri Doriyaann it is set in Punjab and they both belong to the same place The Aapki Nazron Ne Samjha actor said The show is very close to my heart because it not only transformed me physically but also made me grow as a person and I feel like I am growing every day with this character And on top of all as I am a Punjabi and I have got this show that has been set in a Punjabi backdrop I just cant ask for more Teri Meri Doriyaann is a story of three brothers who are born and brought up in a rich family of Punjab and on the other side there are three sisters whose mother wants them to get married to rich guys for a happy life How things turned up for them and how they connect with each other is what the plot all about Punjabi actress Himanshi Parashar who is making her Hindi TV show debut with Teri Meri Doriyaann has worked in Punjabi shows such as Maawan Thandiya Chawan and also featured in music videos like Dil Le Gya and many more She added about how being a Punjabi shooting for the serial was a great experience for her Teri Meri Doriyaann is genuinely a very special show for me as the story of the show is Punjabi and I am also a Punjabi Apart from this I have lived in Punjab for many years and so shooting for this show was a heartwarming experience for me From emotions to its regional backdrop we have tried to keep the story of the show as authentic as we can she added Teri Meri Doriyaann will be airing on Star Plus IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vijayendra-himanshi-rejoice-in-the-punjabi-connect-with-teri-meri-doriyaann-386640.html Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-announces-his-next-film-shera-di-kaum-punjabi-on-birthday-386052.html Mumbai Jan 2 Punjabi singeractor Gippy Grewal on the occasion of his birthday on Monday announced his next film Shera Di Kaum Punjabi Gippy took to Instagram where he shared a poster of the film where he is seen donning a look of a warrior He captioned the image Special annoucement for my admirers on my birthday Sherandikaumpunjabi in cinemas on 12th April 2024 The film which is written and directed by Gippy will be hitting the screens on April 12 2024 Details related to the film are still under wraps Gippy also has romantic comedy film Maujaan Hi Maujaan lined up for release It will hit the theatres on September 8 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-announces-his-next-film-shera-di-kaum-punjabi-on-birthday-386052.html Tue, 03 Jan 2023 17:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shoots-film-promos-make-swapnil-joshis-yearend-a-very-busy-one-383881.html Mumbai Dec 24 Christmas is around the corner and its time for celebration For many though its going to be a working holiday and Swapnil Joshi is one of them who is going to be shooting for his upcoming show and a movie Swapnil is currently travelling all over to promote his next Marathi film Vaalvi He shares how his Christmas and New Year celebrations are all overshadowed by backtoback shootings and a tight working schedule Last few days have been crazy packed as Im busy shooting for my Marathi show called Tu Tevha Tashi For the Vaalvi promotions weve been travelling all over Maharashtra colleges and events With more projects and my schedule being super tight its going to be a busy Christmas I feel Most people take it lightly for New Years but Im going to drown in work The actor is known for his work in Marathi cinema and was also seen in shows such as Krishna Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar Kehta Hai Dil Des Mein Niklla Hoga Chand and many more He was also part of movies like GhulamEMustafa Welcome Zindagi Laal Ishq among others Swapnil said that because of his busy schedule his daughter thought her father is not staying with her as he is always away from home for shooting The actor shared an anecdote to highlight the point he was making He said I have been working so much that I reach home really late and leave early in the morning so my daughter once asked my wife Does Babi she calls me that not stay with us anymore Does he live in another house Because we dont see him these days That really struck a chord in me that sometimes while we get so engrossed in our work we end up neglecting the fact that our kids also need our time Ive taken a vow now that as soon as I get done with this film Ill take them out on a vacation IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shoots-film-promos-make-swapnil-joshis-yearend-a-very-busy-one-383881.html Sun, 25 Dec 2022 15:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/naatu-naatu-on-oscars-shortlists-so-are-chhello-show-all-that-breathes-383616.html Hyderabad Dec 22 The shortlisting of the Naatu Naatu song picturised on Ram Charan and Jr NTR from RRR for the Oscar in the best original song category has come as another major achievement for SS Rajamoulis epic adventure film The frenetically fastpaced Naatu Naatu composed by MM Keeravani and sung by Kala Bhairava and Rahul Sipligunj already has a Golden Globe nomination Keeravani also got the accolade for best music director from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association Also on the shortlists are Chhello Show The Last Show the Gujarati film by Pan Nalin selected as Indias official entry for the Oscars in the best international feature category and Shaunak Sens documentary All That Breathes which won an award at Cannes earlier this year Being on Oscar shortlists which are released in phases is not the same as a nomination The shortlisting of Naatu Naatu came hours after RRR bagged nominations for two more global awards The movie has been nominated for the London Critics Circles Awards in the best foreign language film of the year and technical achievement stunts categories The movie has received two Golden Globe Awards 2023 nominations RRR getting shortlisted for only one out of 10 categories announced so far however has come as a disappointment for some in Tollywood The epic film was expected to make the final cut for the visual effects and original score shortlists The film now remains in the race for the two most prestigious categories best picture and best director Rajamouli has been honoured in this slot by the New York Film Critics Circle The shortlisting in these categories along with 11 others will happen over the next few days The official RRR Movie handle tweeted that Naatu Naatu is the first Indian song to be shortlisted for the Oscars The tweet added Thank you everyone for supporting us throughout our journey The nominations for the Oscars will be announced on January 24 The 95th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 12 2023 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/naatu-naatu-on-oscars-shortlists-so-are-chhello-show-all-that-breathes-383616.html Fri, 23 Dec 2022 22:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/for-rani-mukerji-kolkata-is-about-her-childhood-memories-love-for-cinema-381669.html Mumbai Dec 15 Actress Rani Mukerji who is set to inaugurate 28th Kolkata International Film Festival said that a visit to Kolkata is always special to her as it brings back childhood memories Rani Mukerji will make a trip to Kolkata to inaugurate the Kolkata International Film Festival with the Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee In its 28th edition the festival has invited Rani as a Distinguished Guest for her illustrious career over the last 25 years and her immeasurable contribution to the Indian film industry She will be felicitated at its inaugural ceremony where dignitaries from world cinema Indian cinema and West Bengal will be present Rani said A visit to Kolkata is always special to me as it brings back childhood memories and reminds me of my love for cinema that grew in my heart from an early age Kolkata International Film Festival has celebrated the legacy of filmmakers like Satyajit Ray Ritwik Ghatak Mrinal Sen and many Bengalis artists and technicians who have contributed to creating this vibrant Indian film industry and Im honoured that this time they have decided to celebrate my career and felicitate me along with other achievers She concluded It is a moment of great pride for me and Im really humbled to be receiving this honour in the presence of luminaries of West Bengal India and world cinema IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/for-rani-mukerji-kolkata-is-about-her-childhood-memories-love-for-cinema-381669.html Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-actress-lavani-singer-sulochana-chavan-passes-away-at-91-380471.html Mumbai Dec 10 Renowned Lavani singer and actress Sulochana KadamChavan passed away following oldage related issues at her home here on Saturday morning a family member said The widow of filmmaker S Chavan she was 91 and is survived by her sons and grandchildren said her granddaughter Aarti Chavan Sulochana Chavan breathed her last at the familys Fanaswadi home and her last rites shall be performed later in the afternoon in Girgaum south Mumbai she added An exponent of Lavani singing a Marathi style of folk music and dance Chavan was honoured with the Padmashri award this year and has been a recipient of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2012 and the Lata Mangeshkar Award 2010 of the Maharashtra Government Starting her artistic career at the young age of only 6 the little Sulochana Kadam used to act in local drama theatre and garba groups followed by Gujarati stage acts working in Urdu and Hindi plays and also performed roles in Punjabi and Tamil films Along with her mother she started going to the famed Rajkamal Studios of the legendary filmmaker V Shantaram and started taking her singing lessons landing her the first professional assignment when she was barely 11 years old Later she started singing Lavani a Marathi folk dance and music style and excelled in that to be acknowledged over the years as the Queen of Lavani a title given to her by the eminent litterateur Acharya PK Atre Sulochana married filmmaker S Chavan of the Marathi film Kalgitura fame and became known as Sulochana Chavan while continuing her passion for acting and singing Chavan sang Lavani for solo or group albums playback for Marathi and Hindi films and theatre and was conferred several honours and awards during her film and music career spanning over eight decades IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-actress-lavani-singer-sulochana-chavan-passes-away-at-91-380471.html Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/manipuri-films-projecting-peoples-culture-life-have-always-drawn-global-attention-376627.html Panaji Nov 25 Manipuri films projecting the states culture and way of life have been drawing global attention for the past 50 years filmmakers and producers from the northeastern state said on Friday They made the observation during the ongoing 53rd edition of International Film Festival of India IFFI celebrating 50 years of Manipuri cinema Deb Kumar Bose directed Matambi Manipur was the first Manipuri film which was released on April 9 1972 Since then April 9 is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Manipuri cinema Manipur State Film Development Society MSFDS Secretary Sunzu Bachaspatimayum said that the internationally acclaimed Manipuri films such as Imagi Ningthem Ishanou Loktak Lairembi or Look at the Sky are projections of the Manipuri society culture and way of life Expressing his gratitude to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting National Film Development Corporation and IFFI for duly recognising and honouring the 50yearold Manipuri Cinema by giving a special section in the 53rd IFFI the MSFDS Secretary said such recognition would further boost the Manipuri cinema and encourage the new filmmakers and producers He noted that Manipur has celebrated the golden jubilee of its cinema one year ahead since April 9 2021 and the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and Directorate of Film Festivals have financially supported and assisted the yearlong golden jubilee celebration Throwing light into the history of Manipuri Cinema Bachaspatimayum said that Manipur had attempted its first feature as early as 1948 in Hindi language considering the commercial aspect The attempt failed and over 20 years later in 1971 SN Chand took the risky step to make the first Manipuri feature film However another film titled Matamgi Manipur which was produced by a businessman named Karam Monamohan and directed by Bengali filmmaker Deb Kumar Bose was released in 1972 ahead of Brojendragee Luhongba the film by SN Chand the MSFDS Secretary said Chands film was released in 1973 some months after Matamgi Manipur was released However Chand is now remembered as the father of Manipuri Cinema as he is the first Manipuri film director Film Facilitation Officer Eastern Region of NFDC Alexander Leo Pou while talking to the media stated Our films are the window to our culture politics economy and exotic way of life He also exuded confidence that writers producers directors and those associated with filmmaking of the sensitive state of Manipur will continue to make films that speak beyond the frame Chairman of Film Forum Manipur Laimayum Surjakanta renowned Manipuri actor Kangabam Tomba renowned filmmaker Oken Amakcham Director of aLook At The Sky Ashok Veilou grandson of first Manipuri film director SN Chand Sapam Rajiv were also present during the interaction with media In all 11 Manipuri films are being screened under the Special Manipuri Cinema section titled Golden Jubilee of Manipuri Cinema in the ongoing 53rd edition of IFF in Goa Of the 11 films five are feature films and six nonfeature films One nonfeature film would be screened in the Indian Panorama Selection Previously IFFI screens Manipuri films in the Indian Panorama section but never screened any states films as a package the MSFDS Secretary stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/manipuri-films-projecting-peoples-culture-life-have-always-drawn-global-attention-376627.html Sun, 27 Nov 2022 00:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/papon-turns-filmmaker-announces-two-films-in-the-northeast-376619.html Mumbai Nov 25 Singer Papon has now turned into a filmmaker and is working on two films simultaneously in Northeast India The Land of the Sacred Beats and The Mystical Brahmaputra A Musical Story are the two films Papon has been working on for the past 4 years Talking about the films Papon said Everyone knows my love towards India and especially the Northeast I feel responsible to take the Northeast to the rest of the world The experience of making films like this is lifechanging We have been travelling for years for research and shooting I hope through this film we are not only able to boost tourism and culture but also promote its beautiful stories He was invited to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival as the Cultural Ambassador of Assam The teasers of Papons productions were unveiled at the India Pavilion at the March du Film to celebrate cinemas rooted in Assam The films are produced by Papon and directed by Parasher Baruah The duo have been travelling lengths and breaths of the Northeast to capture its diversity livelihood crafts arts and stories IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/papon-turns-filmmaker-announces-two-films-in-the-northeast-376619.html Sat, 26 Nov 2022 22:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/surreal-to-experience-love-from-fans-on-a-foreign-land-says-mrunal-thakur-372931.html Chennai Nov 7 Actress Mrunal Thakur whose portrayal of Sita in Sita Ramam has been received quite well by the audience says she was floored by the love showered by fans on both Dulquer and her in the US where they had gone to the North American country on an invitation from the Telugu Cultural Sangam Ever since Sita Ramam released Mrunal has been receiving accolades from all corners for her performance in the film The film has South heartthrob Dulquer Salmaan opposite Mrunal complimenting each other on screen Recently the duo along with the makers of Sita Ramam were invited to Washington DC in the US to be a part of the Telugu Cultural Sangam after the Diwali celebrations During the trip Dulquer Salmaan Mrunal Thakur director Hanu Ragavapudi and producer Swapna Dutt interacted with a packed house that kept cheering for the onscreen couple in Sita Ramam Giving details of the trip and the experience Mrunal says It was a surreal experience Seeing the kind of love and affection everyone had to share with us was overwhelming After almost three years this was the first time I went internationally to be among audiences from another country and it felt so nice to have this immense love being given to us and our body of work Dulquer and I felt gratitude and felt humbled seeing this immense love from the fans who saw us together on screen Meeting them was very satisfying To be among thousands of fans cheering for my character Sita Mahalaxmi felt so surreal I got emotional seeing people remember you with the characters you play on screen This reminds you that you are on the right track Mrunal will next be seen with Huma Qureshi in Pooja Meri Jaan She will be following it up with Pippa a war drama biopic with Ishan Khatter and Priyanshu Painyuli She will also be seen in a family comedy drama Aankh Micholi with Abhimanyu Dasani and Paresh Rawal IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/surreal-to-experience-love-from-fans-on-a-foreign-land-says-mrunal-thakur-372931.html Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/posters-of-amruta-khanvilkar-sayli-sanjeev-from-har-har-mahadev-out-366364.html Chennai Oct 9 The makers of Abhijeet Deshpandes Har Har Mahadev which will have the distinction of being the first Marathi film to release in Tamil Telugu and Kannada have now released the posters of two dynamic and confident women from the film Amruta Khanvilkar as Sonabai Deshpande and Sayli Sanjeev as Maharani Sai Bai Bhosale Amruta Khanvilkar plays the role of Sonabai Deshpande in the historical film which is about the inspirational story of a real battle in which only 300 soldiers led by Baji Prabhu Deshpande fought off 12000 enemy soldiers and won She is an out and out a fighter a fierce woman whose eyes speak louder than words She is the strength of her husbands armour She is wedded to Baji Prabhu Deshpande and plays a vital role in lending resilience to her spouse Sayli Sanjeev who plays Maharani Sai Bai Bhosale the wife of Chatrapati Shivaji is not in the best of her health but is the biggest motivator of Chatrapati Shivaji Both queens are diligent in their ways and watching their journey unravel in the film is bound to generate excitement This first Marathi multilingual film is set to hit screens on October 25 2022 Produced by ZEE Studios Shri Ganesh Marketing and Films and Directed by Abhijeet Deshpande the film stars Subodh Bhave Sharad Kelkar Sayli Sanjeev and Amruta khanvilkar in the lead IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/posters-of-amruta-khanvilkar-sayli-sanjeev-from-har-har-mahadev-out-366364.html Sun, 09 Oct 2022 20:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-uchiyan-ne-gallan-tere-yaar-diyan-highlights-women-struggles-365749.html Mumbai Oct 6 Punjabi star Gippy Grewal is currently gearing up for his upcoming release Uchiyan Ne Gallan Tere Yaar Diyan in which he will share the screen with Punjabi actress Tania Gippy disclosed that the film is a comedydrama that will speak about the challenges that women brave through on a daily basis The motion poster of the film was recently unveiled by the makers The lyrics would remind the audience of the late Punjabi star Sidhu Moosewalas muchloved song So High Talking about the film Gippy Grewal said in a statement I am really elated over the response that the poster is receiving Uchiyan Ne Gallan Tere Yaar Diyan is a very special film It is a comedydrama that highlights the challenges that women brave everyday I would like to thank my fans for their unwavering support and am sure they are going to love the film The film also stars Rajdip Shoker Renu Kaushal Shweta Tiwari Nirmal Rishi Anita Devgan and Hardeep Gill in pivotal roles Uchiyan Ne Gallan Tere Yaar Diyan written by Rakesh Dhawan and directed by Pankaj Batra has been produced by Zee Studios Pankaj Batra and Preeta Batra The film will be released on the occasion of the International Womens Day on March 8 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-uchiyan-ne-gallan-tere-yaar-diyan-highlights-women-struggles-365749.html Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/diljit-dosanjh-drops-foot-tapping-dance-numbers-from-movie-babe-bhangra-paunde-ne-363987.html Mumbai Sep 28 After the release of Jogi actor Diljit Dosanjh is all set for his next project Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne opposite Sargun Mehta The actor gets candid about the latest dance numbers from the movie Koka and Bachelor Party He said Koka and Bachelor Party are both Punjabi numbers and what better than bringing this just before the festive season While the first song Koka sung by Diljit is a complete dance number Bachelor Party brings out the romantic chemistry between Diljit and Sargun It is sung by Diljit and Inderjit Nikku Diljit has worked in a number of Punjabi and Hindi films including Jatt Juliet 2 Punjab 1984 Good Newwz and others Sargun is also known for her TV shows and films She was seen in Crime Patrol Kya Huaa Tera Vaada Jamai Raja and also participated in reality shows such as Nach Baliye 5 Comedy Nights With Kapil She was also part of Akshay Kumarstarrer Cuttputlli Now as the actor is all set for his next Punjabi movie with Sargun he has all the hopes that the audience will appreciate the film and its music Sargun and I had a blast shooting for them I am hoping for the audience to fall in love with these two he added The Punjabi comedydrama Babe Bhangra Paunde Ne is directed by Amarjit Singh Saroon and produced by Daljit Thind and Diljit Dosanjh It will be released on October 5 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/diljit-dosanjh-drops-foot-tapping-dance-numbers-from-movie-babe-bhangra-paunde-ne-363987.html Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ffi-chooses-chhello-show-as-indias-official-selection-for-95th-oscars-362421.html Mumbai Sep 20 India has selected its official entry for the upcoming edition of the Academy Awards and its neither RRR nor The Kashmir Files but is the Gujarati film Chhello Show The Last Film Show The Film Federation of India made the announcement about the selection on Tuesday The film directed by Pan Nalin is an autobiographical drama and finds its physical setting in the western region of Gujarat Born in Adtala village in Lathi Taluka of Amreli district Gujarat and originally named Nalin Kumar Pandya he is the son of a tea vendor father who own a stall in Khijadiya railway station near Amreli He did his bachelor in Fine Arts from the MS University of Baroda after which he went to learn design at the NID National Institute of Design While studying at NID Nalin started making movie clips with 16mm and 8mm cameras He worked as a videographer in Indian weddings to finance his passion for films He then made his way to Mumbai where he initially worked as a production runner and later directed several advertisement films Nalin made his feature directorial debut with Samsara in 2001 The film instantly put him in the limelight as it was well received all over the world Nalin is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts Sciences in its prestigious Directors Branch of Class of 2022 He is also a member of the French Academy of Arts and Techniques of Cinema Cesars in its coveted Directors wing In addition he has directed other films such as Valley of Flowers Angry Indian Goddesses and Ayurveda Art of Being IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ffi-chooses-chhello-show-as-indias-official-selection-for-95th-oscars-362421.html Thu, 22 Sep 2022 23:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/timepass-3-was-like-returning-to-home-for-prathamesh-parab-356859.html Mumbai Aug 31 For Marathi actor Prathamesh Parab returning to the superhit Marathi film franchise Timepass with its third instalment was a homecoming Timepass 3 directed by Ravi Jadhav the third film in the franchise stars Prathamesh Parab and Hruta Durgule in lead roles Talking about the film Prathamesh Parab said Timepass 3 is a film really close to my heart and returning to this franchise felt like returning home I am glad that I could be a part of this mass entertainer Director Ravi Jadhav came up with Timepass in 2014 and followed it up with a sequel in 2015 The first film told the love story of two adolescents Dagdu and Prajakta played by Prathamesh Parab and Ketaki Mategaonkar Timepass 2 was set 15 years after the first one and starred Priyadarshan Jadhav and Priya Bapat In the third instalment of the franchise the story returns with a younger Dagdu played by Prathmesh Parab again The movie is set to have its digital premiere on ZEE5 on September 16 This time Dagdu who has finally cleared his class XII exam is set to step into the college His determination of leaving behind his days as a goon and starting afresh is constantly tested by the people around who feel he will never change Director Ravi Jadhav said in a statement Timepass is the biggest and the most successful franchise in Marathi cinema and each film has been made with a lot of heart humour good intentions and a purpose to entertain So we hope that our efforts put into the latest instalment Timepass 3 reaches more and more people via its digital premiere and is a superhit like its predecessors IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/timepass-3-was-like-returning-to-home-for-prathamesh-parab-356859.html Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/veteran-bengali-actor-pradip-mukherjee-dies-in-kolkata-356177.html Kolkata Aug 29 Veteran actor of the Bengali silver screen Pradip Mukherjee who became legendary after his iconic role of Somnath in Satyajit Rays Jana Aranya died in a hospital here on Monday He was 76 He also received critics accolades for his role of Dr Maiti in the Vidya Balan and Arjun Rampal starrer Kahaani 2 Durga Rani Singh Mukherjee was hospitalised on August 22 following a lung infection His condition started deteriorating from Sunday and he had to be given ventilator support He was tested Covid19 positive twice in the last two years Besides acting Mukherjee was also a practising tax consultant He is survived by his wife son and daughter Mukherjee was born on August 11 1946 and after graduating from City College in Kolkata he also received a degree in law He had been attracted to acting since his college days Besides taking drama lessons he was actively associated with a number of theatre academies He started his acting career on stage where he was noticed by Satyajit Ray who featured him as Somnath in his iconic movie Jana Aranya IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/veteran-bengali-actor-pradip-mukherjee-dies-in-kolkata-356177.html Tue, 30 Aug 2022 06:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/spy-bahu-actor-manas-shah-talks-about-his-upcoming-gujarati-film-356201.html Mumbai Aug 29 Actor Manas Shah who earlier featured in TV shows like Spy Bahu and Wagle Ki Duniya Nayi Peedhi Naye Kissey talks about his upcoming Gujarati movie Hey Kem Choo London that came to him while he was shooting for the daily soap Spy Bahu He says Its a lifechanging opportunity for me I never thought that I would be referred to as a heartthrob in the industry but Im glad with the love and appreciation of the people Im receiving Interestingly I wasnt in the mood to sign this movie but the makers encouraged me and I am glad that I said yes to it I remember shooting for Spy Bahu when I was approached for the film Manas who has earlier featured in a Gujrati film Commitment says he is playing a romantic and hilarious character in the film He adds In the movie I am portraying Jai who is funny and at times romantic Gujarati films actually dont have such roles and Im glad to introduce something new to the audience here Hey Kem Choo London is set to release on September 2 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/spy-bahu-actor-manas-shah-talks-about-his-upcoming-gujarati-film-356201.html Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-dagadi-chawl-2-trailer-takes-forward-surya-arun-gawlis-power-equation-352186.html Mumbai Aug 11 The trailer and poster of Marathi film Dagadi Chawl 2 were released on Thursday in the heart of the films titular physical setting The film is a sequel to the 2015 Marathi blockbuster inspired by the life of gangsterpolitician Arun Gawli Arun Gawli visited the real Dagadi Chawl with the films team to unveil the poster and trailer The trailer gives a glimpse into a different kind of relationship between Surya and Daddy Arun Gawli Surya who was once Daddys righthand man now hates him and is seen living a simple life with his family out of the clutches of gang war Directed by Chandrakant Kanse Dagadi Chawl 2 stars Ankush Chaudhari Makarand Deshpande and Pooja Sawant in key roles Bollywood actress Daisy Shah has also made her debut in Marathi cinema with the song Raghu Pinjryat Ala in the movie Speaking on the launch of the films trailer Makarand Deshpande who plays Daddy commented My focus was to do justice to the character of Daddy all over again while bringing a new side to him on the table as his life has progressed from the last film We were so blessed to be celebrated for the first film that the expectations now are sky high Seeing the trailer audiences will realise we have left no stone unturned in bringing an even better experience to them The film is inspired by the 80s and early 90s world of crime and gangs and the infamous Dagadi Chawl of Mumbai which is home to Arun Gawli The tryst of Surya and Daddy became an instant hit amongst the audience Director Chandrakant Kanse shared While we were confident we had made a great film Dagadi Chawl went on to become an unimaginable hit in the history of Marathi Cinema We were very excited to revive fans excitement once again with an ace entertainer The trailer is sure to leave fans restless for the films release Produced by Mangalamurthy Films and Sangeeta Ahir and Ratkanant Jagtap as the executive producer Dagadi Chawl 2 is set to release on August 19 2022 in theatres IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-dagadi-chawl-2-trailer-takes-forward-surya-arun-gawlis-power-equation-352186.html Fri, 12 Aug 2022 02:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ammy-virks-punjabi-film-oye-makhna-release-date-pushed-to-nov-4-347344.html Mumbai July 21 The release date of the upcoming Punjabi romcom Oye Makhna which stars actorsinger Ammy Virk in the lead has been pushed The film was earlier set to bow down in cinemas on September 9 but now it will hit the screens on November 4 2022 Commenting on the development Ammy Virk said in a statement We have invested a great deal of passion and love in this film and the audience will see it for themselves on November 4 All of us on the sets share great chemistry and we are sure that Oye Makhna will be a treat for the audiences and fans The film also stars Punjabi actress Tania Singh who was seen with Ammy in Bajre Da Sitta and Guggu Gill The director of the film Simerjit spoke about his bond with Ammy and how the fans will have to wait a little longer Every fan of Punjabi films is aware of my special association with Ammy we have created another film that we are sure will be a delight to watch Oye Makhna is a film with a mix of all emotions and a complete entertainer I am sure we will celebrate a sparkling festive season at the box office this November Oye Makhna has been written by Rakesh Dhawan The release of the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhattstarrer Brahmastra on September 9 could be one reason behind the pushing of Ammy Virks films release date as the former will eat up the major portions of screens IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ammy-virks-punjabi-film-oye-makhna-release-date-pushed-to-nov-4-347344.html Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ammy-virks-oye-makhna-release-date-pushed-back-to-avoid-brahmastra-clash-347352.html Mumbai July 21 The release date of the upcoming Punjabi romcom Oye Makhna which stars actorsinger Ammy Virk in the lead has been pushed back The film was earlier set to release on September 9 but now it will hit the screens on November 4 The release of the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhattstarrer Brahmastra on September 9 could be one reason behind the decision for the bigbudget Bollywood release is expected to take up a majority of the screens Commenting on the development Ammy Virk said in a statement We have invested a great deal of passion and love in this film and the audience will see it for themselves on November 4 All of us on the sets share great chemistry and we are sure that Oye Makhna will be a treat for the audiences and fans The film also stars Punjabi actress Tania Singh who was seen with Ammy in Bajre Da Sitta and Guggu Gill Director Simerjit spoke about his bond with Ammy and how the fans will have to wait a little longer saying Every fan of Punjabi films is aware of my special association with Ammy We have created another film that we are sure will be a delight to watch He added Oye Makhna is a complete entertainer with a mix of all emotions I am sure we will celebrate a sparkling festive season at the box office this November IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ammy-virks-oye-makhna-release-date-pushed-back-to-avoid-brahmastra-clash-347352.html Fri, 22 Jul 2022 19:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/squid-game-star-lee-jung-jae-to-make-new-spy-movie-with-directorial-debut-hunt-344028.html Seoul July 6 Squid Game star Lee Jungjae said that his directorial debut Hunt is a mix of his decadeslong experience as an actor and his dream of making a new type of spy movie Hunt is a story about two rival intelligence agents in South Korea Park Pyongho Lee and Lee Jungdo Jung Woosung who separately chase after a North Korean spy leaking top secret information that could jeopardise national security The two end up discovering a plot to assassinate the South Korean president Yonhap news agency reported It premiered as part of the noncompetition Midnight Screening section at this years Cannes Film Festival held in May It is Lees first film where he works behind the camera in his 30year acting career during which he has starred in about 40 films and TV series He also wrote the script of his maiden film Although Ive been in this world for a long time I thought writing and directing are different from acting So I hesitated a lot Lee said in a press conference But I decided to take charge of this project and dived into it For his directorial debut he said that he spent most of preproduction which lasted for four years in writing the script He tried to build emotions of each character who confronts unknown and unseen spies and combines them with his own style of suspense thrill and action from the beginning As many male actors do I used to enjoy espionage films As a director I wanted to create a new type of spy film with Hunt said Lee who rose to international fame with the global sensation Squid Game Before going into an action sequence I help actors build their emotions and get deeply immersed in the situation I think this emotional building explains the violence and rage behind the action scenes The 48year old actordirectorwriter said it was not easy for him to direct himself I know I cant do both well I kept that in mind from the beginning he said So I tried to focus more on acting when actors stood out while I concentrate on directing when directorial parts are more important Hunt is his first project following the global sensation Squid Game which brought him a number of major acting prizes in the United States including best lead actor at the Screen Actors Guild Awards It has also been in the media spotlight due to the reunion of the lead actors Lee and Jung from the 1999 drama film City Of The Rising Sun Actor Jung Woosung who is well known as an old friend of Lee said he accepted Lees offer to star in his directorial debut because of Lees passion in the project not because of their decadeslong friendship I tried to distance myself from his project and see it from an objective point of view he said I thought he was ready to do it I know how much effort he has put into it Hunt will hit Korean screens on August 10 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/squid-game-star-lee-jung-jae-to-make-new-spy-movie-with-directorial-debut-hunt-344028.html Fri, 08 Jul 2022 01:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/historical-drama-nayika-devi-granted-tax-free-status-in-gujarat-336586.html Mumbai June 4 The Gujarati historical drama film Nayika Devi The Warrior Queen has been declared taxfree in Gujarat The CMO Gujarat officially tweeted that since the film keeps up with the cultural heritage of the state and illustrates the heroism of Patans Rajmata Nayika Devi and her bravery in defeating Muhammad Ghori it has been granted tax exemption by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Speaking of which the producer of the film Umesh Sharma said The film is made for peoples knowledge and to introduce them to who Nayika Devi was and what her contribution is towards the country And therefore this film merited being taxfree so that more and more people could watch it We are grateful to Gujarats government and CM Shri Bhupendra Rajnikant Patel for taking all our requests into consideration and making Nayika Devi The Warrior Queen free of tax We cant thank you enough he added The film stars Khushi Shah as Queen Nayika Devi and Bollywood actor Chunky Panday as Muhammad Ghori The film helmed by Nitin G features music by Parth Thakkar with Chirag Tripathi penning the lyrics The film has been produced by Umesh Sharma under the banner of A Tree Entertainment IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/historical-drama-nayika-devi-granted-tax-free-status-in-gujarat-336586.html Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sargun-mehta-on-saunkan-saunkne-becoming-a-hit-my-first-reaction-was-to-jump-with-joy-335156.html Mumbai May 30 Its celebration time for actressproducer Sargun Mehta as Saunkan Saunkne a Punjabi film she has produced and acted in has received fabulous response at the box office The actress says that her happiness is boundless at this point My first reaction was to jump with joy I have been working on the film for the past three years Right from the time I heard the story I had been after the writer for this film Then I took it up as a producer and today the film is doing wonders I love that people are loving the film I think it takes a long time to build your trust in the audience she says Sargun made her feature film debut with the 2015 Punjabi romantic comedy Angrej and also appeared in other Punjabi films including Love Punjab and Lahoriye Managing both acting and production was a challenge however it was one that Sargun enjoyed It is difficult to manage both the verticals It was very tough There are days when Im exhausted mentally and Im like I cant do this And then there are days when Im enjoying success I cant say that its a cakewalk Every day there is a new issue or something that needs to be looked at Its not like television like you have done your part its every days job In fact with this film I was stressed for two years she says Besides this shooting during the Covid19 pandemic made this project more challenging I would have been fine shooting in a pandemic if it was just from the capacity of an actor But as a producer we had to do a lot of stuff cut down the crew and explain to people that they have to do two to three jobs instead of the one job they were doing Pay attention to the crew Make sure that nobody falls ill It was like a task every day to check We didnt even want one person to fall ill on the set and we made sure we were following all the protocols I feel it was the toughest shoot of my career she says Talking about working with her coactor Ammy Virk she says Ammy and I have known each other since our first film We werent paired opposite each other but Angrej was our biggest hit The second film Qismat was a blockbuster as well Qismat 2 is another blockbuster and now here we are with Saunkan Saunkne We have a very easy chemistry I think its because we are friends first and that shows on screen Its always wonderful to shoot with Ammy IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sargun-mehta-on-saunkan-saunkne-becoming-a-hit-my-first-reaction-was-to-jump-with-joy-335156.html Mon, 30 May 2022 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ammy-virk-to-headline-punjabi-film-oye-makhna-333096.html Mumbai May 20 Punjabi actorsinger Ammy Virk is set to headline the film Oye Makhna with director Simerjit Singh at the helm of affairs The film a romcom also stars Tania Singh who was last seen with Ammy in the superhit Qismat 2 Commenting on the development Qismat hitmaker Ammy Virk said in a statement I am really looking forward to this film and I think fans are in for a real cinematic treat This is the biggie that will push the Punjabi romcom into a new space Simerjit always knows how to create something special every time we work together and this film is no exception To connect with a panIndian production house like Yoodlee is also a big plus as our reach will increase substantially thanks to them The film is a joint production between Yoodlee Films Saregamas film production studio and Simerjit Singh Productions in collaboration with Ammy Virk Productions Sharing his excitement on the project and the bid to promote regional content Siddharth Anand Kumar VP Films Saregama said We are extremely bullish on the regional space in content and believe that the Punjabi Film Industry has much to offer audiences across the world Simerjit is a wonderful director and he is bringing a lot of his signature brilliance to the film Also to have a talent like Ammy Virk headline this project as the lead and as a coproducer makes for a winning combination Ammy and Simerjit have given some of the iconic Punjabi box office winners of the last 5 years and this one will be one more great addition to the list he added The film which also stars Guggu Gill and Sidhika Sharma will arrive in theatres on September 9 Director Simerjit added Ammy and I have always had a great equation and fans have enjoyed our association and now Yoodlee has brought us together once again I am sure this film will be unlike anything either of us has done I am looking forward to this film and hope that audiences will go in big numbers to watch it on the big screen on 9th September IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ammy-virk-to-headline-punjabi-film-oye-makhna-333096.html Sun, 22 May 2022 01:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-to-star-alongside-his-son-in-new-punjabi-film-328220.html Mumbai April 20 Punjabi superstar Gippy Grewal is all set to headline a new yettobetitled Punjabi film where he will be seen sharing the screen with his son Shinda Grewal Shinda was recently seen in the Diljeet Dosanjhstarrer Honsla Rakh The film written by writeractor Naresh Kathooria will be directed by Amarpreet Chabbra and will go on the floors between July and August 2022 It will release in February 2023 Naresh Kathooria is known for superhits like Carry On Jatta 1 2 Manje Bistre 2 Chandigarh Amritsar Chandigarh Best Of Luck Bhaji In Problem Vekh Barataan Chaliyan Mr Mrs 420 Talking about the film Gippy said Punjabi cinema is making huge strides and has a growing fanbase not just across India but abroad as well and Yoodlee Films genuinely wants to add to this movement by cocreating quality films with regional talent I respect this approach and am glad that we will be working together Director Amarpreet Chabbra added It is a great feeling to collaboratively push the envelope in Punjabi cinema and to work with a team that really wants to add to the resurgence of fresh ideas in the industry The film will be bankrolled by Yoodlee Films the cinematic arm of Saregama India that has been exploring the regional moviescape with films in Tamil Malayalam and Marathi and with this film they will be diversifying their territories Siddharth Anand Kumar Vice President Films Saregama India added We are delighted to collaborate with a star like Gippy Grewal who has been leading a creative Renaissance in the Punjabi film industry for many years with unique storylines in hit films This project strengthens our commitment to bring quality Punjabi cinema to audiences around the world IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gippy-grewal-to-star-alongside-his-son-in-new-punjabi-film-328220.html Wed, 20 Apr 2022 20:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/as-hindi-row-flares-up-prakash-raj-says-we-love-our-mother-tongue-247778.html Chennai April 9 After AR Rahman multilingual actor Prakash Raj has responded strongly to Union Home Minister Amit Shahs recent remarks that Hindi should be accepted as an alternative to English Quoting a media report that had Shahs statement People from different states should speak in Hindi not English as its headline Raj said on Twitter Dont try to break homes Mr Home Minister We dare you stopHindiImposition We love our diversity We love our mother tongue We love our identities JustAsking Although Rajs mother tongue is Kannada he has found a space for himself in all the four South Indian film industries and his Hindi cinema with his fine acting Several other actors directors and technicians from various South Indian film industries also have expressed concerns at Hindi being imposed on nonHindi speaking states Prakash Rajs statement comes in the wake of the Home Ministers observation that Hindi should be accepted as an alternative to English during a meeting of the parliamentary official language committee IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/as-hindi-row-flares-up-prakash-raj-says-we-love-our-mother-tongue-247778.html Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/chunky-panday-embodies-evil-in-poster-of-nayika-devi-the-warrior-queen-202452.html Mumbai March 16 Chunky Pandays poster as the antagonist Muhammad Ghori from his Gujarati film Nayika Devi The Warrior Queen was released on Wednesday The film will mark the actors foray into Gujarati films and by the looks of it he looks extremely convincing in his evil avatar In the poster Chunky Pandey looks merciless and wily Between everything menacing belligerent and surrounded by arrows Chunkys character of Muhammad Ghori stands with a sword in his hand and rage on his face The actor seeped into the skin of the character with his kohled eyes long grey hair and darkpatterned authentic ensembles Nayika Devi The Warrior Queen is Gujarati cinemas first historic drama film that will be released by A Tree Entertainment While the film is directed by Nitin G and produced by Umesh Sharma the music is by Parth Thakkar and the lyrics are penned by Chirag Tripathi Speaking more about the poster producer Umesh Sharma said Im truly delighted by the response we have received towards the movie till now Chunky Panday is the best thing that could have happened to this film He perfectly exemplifies the character and we cannot wait for people to uncover his jinx onscreen as Muhammad Ghori Director Nitin G added This character belongs to Chunky Panday and he has efficiently carried the personality of Muhammad Ghori throughout the film doing total justice to the character We hope that people too feel the same way IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/chunky-panday-embodies-evil-in-poster-of-nayika-devi-the-warrior-queen-202452.html Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gurnam-bhullar-sonam-bajwa-starrer-main-viyah-nahi-karona-tere-naal-second-track-out-195665.html Mumbai Feb 17 Singer and actor Gurnam Bhullar has all reasons to be cheerful these days His Punjabi movie Main Viyah Nahi Karona Tere Naal is set to release and after the release of its title track the makers have dropped another romantic song titled Jinna Jinna The movie features Gurnam along with Sonam Bajwa in lead roles This song is penned and sung by Gurnam himself and has music by Daddy Beats The song is choreographed by Firoz A Khan Gurnam says Jinna Jinna is a song close to my heart We had a fun time shooting it in Rupnagar Punjab Cant wait for our fans to enjoy it now Main Viyah Ni Karona Tere Naal is a story of a Canadian YouTuber who visits Punjab for the first time and falls in love with girl from Punjab who helps him to connect with his roots Produced by Diamondstar Worldwide Movies and music by Junglee Music Main Viyah Nahi Karona Tere Naal written and directed by Rupinder Inderjit is slated to release in cinemas on March 4 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/gurnam-bhullar-sonam-bajwa-starrer-main-viyah-nahi-karona-tere-naal-second-track-out-195665.html Fri, 18 Feb 2022 19:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-lochya-zala-re-shot-in-uk-posts-profit-in-10-days-194883.html Mumbai Feb 14 Marathi film Lochya Zala Re a comedy of errors directed by the duo Paritosh Painter and Ravi Adhikari has been witnessing a steady progression at the boxoffice despite stiff competition from Badhaai Do In major cities and towns it is holding a strong position in the interiors of Maharashtra The film has done exceptional business in the first 10 days The film which is said to be the adaptation of Marathi play Pati Sagle Uchapati stars Sayaji Shinde Ankush Chaudhari Siddharth Jadhav and Vaidehi Parashurami With Valentines Day falling on Monday the film is expected to witness a jump in the ticket sales The film which has been released in the USA Canada the UAE and Australia is poised to reach a mark of around Rs1617 Crores lifetime business worldwide Lochya Zala Re is currently screening in 275 theaters with approximately 750 shows in Maharashtra Goa Gujarat and Delhi Worldwide its running in 37 theaters with close to 65 shows The regional film which has been completely shot in the UK on a budget of Rs 45 crores has earned Rs 631 crores in 10 days of its theatrical run IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-lochya-zala-re-shot-in-uk-posts-profit-in-10-days-194883.html Tue, 15 Feb 2022 19:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/remove-objectionable-content-from-tamil-film-fir-demands-aimim-194390.html Hyderabad Feb 11 A day after the film was banned in Qatar Kuwait and Malaysia the AllIndia MajliseIttehadul Muslimeen AIMIM on Friday asked the Telangana government to remove objectionable content from the Tamil film FIR starring Vishnu Vishal and its promotional material The party which is headed by Asaduddin Owaisi took strong exception to the film poster carrying the Shahada in Arabic saying this has hurt the sentiments of Muslims AIMIM General Secretary and Telangana MLA Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri met the states Minister for Cinematography T Srinivas Yadav and handed him a memorandum demanding action against the film The Shahadah one of the Five Pillars of Islam is a declaration of the believers faith in the principle of the oneness of God Allah and the Prophet being Gods Messenger By presenting it in a promotional film poster the makers of the film have offended the sentiments of Muslims the AIMIM memorandum said Such a representation demeans Islam and its tenets The AIMIM delegation urged the minister to take necessary action under Section 8 of Telangana Cinema Regulation Act 1955 The action may be taken till such time that all objectionable content in the film as well as in the promotional material of the film is removed This is essential to protect the states public order and harmony their memorandum added The story of the film which is an action thriller revolves around Vishnu Vishal who plays a Muslim youngster Irfan Ahmed He is suspected by the intelligence agencies of being a terrorist What happens to him is what the film is about IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/remove-objectionable-content-from-tamil-film-fir-demands-aimim-194390.html Sun, 13 Feb 2022 21:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/teaser-of-arulnithi-starrer-dejavu-garners-million-views-191312.html Chennai Jan 31 The teaser of director Arvindh Srinivasans upcoming investigative thriller Dejavu featuring actor Arulnithi in the lead has garnered a whopping one million views on YouTube As many as 28000 people gave the films teaser a thumbs up sign on YouTube The films story revolves around Arulnithi who plays an IPS officer in the film The teaser gives away the fact that there is a cat and mouse game going on between the mastermind of a crime and Arulnithi and how until a point the criminal is a step ahead of the cop Talking to IANS Arvindh who is pleased with the response to the films teaser said We all come across several reports on crime in newspapers One such report made me think of a hypothetical situation and that proved to be the spark for the story of Dejavu The film which is a bilingual is to be simultaneously released in both Tamil and Telugu However Ghibran who has scored music for the film has used a different version of the background score in the second version to ensure it suits the taste of the audience Arvindh said In fact the background score for both versions will appear to be different after a point The exciting teaser has raised expectations from the film which has cinematography by P G Muthiah Apart from Arulnithi the film also features Smruthi Venkat Madhoo Madhubala Achyuth Kumar and Raghav Vijay among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/teaser-of-arulnithi-starrer-dejavu-garners-million-views-191312.html Tue, 01 Feb 2022 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sugumar-pays-tribute-to-legendary-actor-nagesh-on-death-anniversary-190938.html Chennai Jan 31 Actor Sugumar who shot to fame with his role in director Balaji Sakthivels critically acclaimed hit Kadhal has paid glowing tributes to one of Tamil cinemas greatest comedians Nagesh on the latters death anniversary on Monday On his Facebook page Sugumar paying homage to the great actor recalled a conversation he had with the legend while shooting for Kamal Haasanstarrer Vasool Raja MBBS the Tamil remake of the Hindi superhit film Munnabhai MBBS During the shooting of Vasool Raja MBBS I asked Nagesh sir how he had managed to maintain his body fit and slim for several years To this Nagesh sir said That is simple I would sit down to eat when hungry and get up when I was still hungry When your heart begins to think this seems nice Lets eat some more of this you must stop the actor wrote in Tamil Today is his death anniversary Let us remember and praise him he added Nagesh one of the greatest comedians of Tamil cinema has acted in over a 1000 films several of which have gone on to become classics A master of timing in comedy Nagesh was also a brilliant dancer Nagesh was often referred to as the King of Comedy and as the Jerry Lewis of India IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sugumar-pays-tribute-to-legendary-actor-nagesh-on-death-anniversary-190938.html Tue, 01 Feb 2022 03:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vishnu-vishal-starrer-fir-to-release-on-february-11-191202.html Chennai Jan 31 Director Manu Anands eagerly awaited action thriller FIR featuring actor Vishnu Vishal in the lead is likely to hit screens on February 11 this year Sources close to the unit confirmed to IANS that the makers of the film were looking at releasing the film on February 11 The film has triggered immense interest ever since its trailer first released in January 2020 Vishnu Vishal plays Abu Bakker Abdulla a Muslim youth in the film which has director Gautham Vasudev Menon playing a cop The film also features Manjima Mohan Raiza Wilson Reba Monica John Gaurav Narayanan and Prashanth Rangaswamy among others Produced by Vishnu Vishals own production house VV Studioz the film has visuals by cinematographer Arul Vincent and music by Ashwath Although the film was ready for release a long time ago the pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns had forced the team to hold it back With the situation improving the unit is now looking to release their film IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vishnu-vishal-starrer-fir-to-release-on-february-11-191202.html Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rrr-to-hit-the-big-screen-on-march-18-or-april-28-188844.html Hyderabad Jan 21 The veil of suspense over the muchawaited release of SS Rajamoulis directorial RRR was lifted on Friday with the makers announcing two possible dates for the movies release Taking to social media the producers listed March 18 as the release date provided theatres are allowed full occupancy by then The alternative date is April 28 if the pandemic situation does not improve before that The movie starring Telugu stars Ram Charan and NTR with Ajay Devgan and Aliya Bhatt essaying crucial roles was supposed to be released on January 7 In view of the third Covid wave however the plan was dropped just a couple of days before the scheduled release date The movie made in five languages Telugu Tamil Malayalam Kannada and Hindi has been one of the most awaited movies after Rajamoulis superhit Bahubali movie saga IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rrr-to-hit-the-big-screen-on-march-18-or-april-28-188844.html Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/malayalam-superstar-mammootty-tests-covid-cbi-5-shoot-suspended-187681.html Thiruvananthapuram Jan 16 Malayalam superstar Mammootty tested Covid19 positive on Sunday In view of this development the shooting of his movie franchise CBI 5 directed by K Madhu has been suspended Details about the stars health are awaited CBI 5 is the fifth of a series of movies directed by K Madhu and each of them has been a runaway hit Mammootty played the lead role of Sethuraman Iyer in CBI 5 The film has an impressive star cast comprising among others Mukesh and Jagathy Sreekumar IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/malayalam-superstar-mammootty-tests-covid-cbi-5-shoot-suspended-187681.html Sun, 16 Jan 2022 23:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/for-tamannaah-bhatia-dance-is-how-she-expresses-herself-187455.html New Delhi Jan 15 Tamannaah Bhatia who has been garnering a lot of positive responses for her performance in the justreleased special dance number Kodthe from the Telugu sports drama Ghani has said that more than art dancing is a form of expression for her While sharing her excitement the actress said For me dancing is more than an art It is a form of expression I enjoyed the entire process of shooting Kodthe for Ghani because it has an upbeat and unique vibe to it It gives a great commentary on the film Summing up her experience of working on the track she said I had an incredible time bringing the vision of choreographers Piyush and Shazia alive on screen I am sure the dance number will compel the audience to groove Ghani is a boxing drama written and directed by Kiran Korrapati and produced by Renaissance Pictures and Allu Bobby Company The film also stars Varun Tej as the titular character alongside Saiee Manjrekar Jagapathi Babu Upendra Suniel Shetty and Naveen Chandra Tamannaah will also collaborate with Varun Tej for F3 In addition the actress also has Plan A Plan B and Yaar Dost in Bollywood Apart from that she has Bhola Shankar and Gurthundha Seethakalam in Telugu IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/for-tamannaah-bhatia-dance-is-how-she-expresses-herself-187455.html Sun, 16 Jan 2022 02:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/kannada-actress-rishika-raj-donates-hair-to-cancer-patients-wins-hearts-185965.html Bengaluru Jan 6 Popular actress Rishika Raj who shot to fame after Tagaru has donated 14 inches of her hair for cancer patients The gesture was instantly applauded by Netizens who expressed the hope that the gesture would motivate others also to donate their hair Rishikas donation was a part of a programme organised in Mysuru by the Hair and Beauty Association in the memory of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar As many as 70 donors participated in the programme which Rishika had inaugurated The actress stated that she was very happy to donate her hair to cancer patients Like vidyadaan gift of education and kanyadaan giving away ones daughter to the soninlaw keshdaan hair donation is also important she said in her statement The actress added I have seen many of my friends and relatives being affected by cancer The patients lose their hair after undergoing chemotherapy That is very painful to watch God has blessed us with good health and good hair so I am donating After actress Rishika Raj inaugurated the programme and donated her hair as many as 70 donors have come forward to donate their hair to cancer patients IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/kannada-actress-rishika-raj-donates-hair-to-cancer-patients-wins-hearts-185965.html Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/samuthirakanis-son-hari-turns-director-actor-and-writer-with-short-film-185675.html Chennai Jan 5 Hari Vigneshwaran the son of National Award winning actor and Director Samuthirakani has turned writer actor and director with a short film titled Ariya Thisaigal The short film which has been released on YouTube is about how a youngsters life heads in an unknown direction as a result of him choosing a wrong path The short film ends with the young director giving a tip on how one should never take on a person who has got nothing to lose The short film which has a run time of 40 minutes has been produced by actor Samuthirakani and Jaya Samuthirakani Music for the crime thriller is given by Leo Celestine and cinematography is by Manikandan Apart from writing acting and directing the short film Hari Vigneshwaran has also edited the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/samuthirakanis-son-hari-turns-director-actor-and-writer-with-short-film-185675.html Thu, 06 Jan 2022 12:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjabi-film-shooter-to-finally-release-two-years-after-ban-184043.html Mumbai Dec 30 Punjabi crime film Shooter starring Jayy Randhawa based on the life and crimes of notorious gangster Sukha Kahlwan will finally see the light of day two years after it was banned by then Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh citing its violent content The film is set to release in theatres on February 4 Speaking on the occasion producer KV Dhillon said I just want to thank God and the judiciary for allowing our movie to be shown in cinemas I am happy for my whole team We all waited for this day and finally after two years this day has come Talking about any changes made in the movie he reveals We have not made any changes in the movie but there are some additional surprises which you will come to know when you will watch this movie in theatres and yes there are few cuts which are unnoticeable sic Responding to the exChief Ministers opinion of the film promoting violence he said We respect their opinion but only by watching the 3minute trailer one should not pass the judgement We should know the whole story before saying anything I believe We are here to produce and promote entertainment nothing else One should expect entertainment because we go to watch movies to entertain ourselves nothing else We are not showing any violence movies are made from momentsthings which happen in society so we have not created any thing which has never happend or never shown Its a normal action you can go with your family to watch he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjabi-film-shooter-to-finally-release-two-years-after-ban-184043.html Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/author-aashu-patel-on-his-acting-debut-in-gujarati-film-halkie-fulkee-183884.html Mumbai Dec 29 Gujarati author and journalist Aashu Patel shared his experience of acting in Gujarati film Halkie Fulkee which was released in theatres on December 17 In the film he is seen playing himself in an important sequence Aashu Patel talked about his experience of acting in a film for the first time in Halkie Fulkee he said My role in the film was as a creative producer and screenplay writer but when we were working on the screenplay the director Jayant Gilatar who is also a dear friend said Your body language is perfect for acting He offered me the role of a police inspector I was reluctant to do the role so he offered me another role as a journalist I was quite enthusiastic about it The dialogue writer of our film Geeta Manek came up with a unique idea to present me in the same scene of the police station where I was supposed to play the role of an inspector It was an important scene After the shot the producer of our movie Shatrughn Sinh Solanki said overwhelmingly It will be a highlight of the movie Millions of readers have read me many of them have heard me Now they are watching me in theaters and I am getting responses from them Its a pleasant experience he added The movie features Neha Mehta Jayaka Yagnik Marathi actress Mansi Prabhakar Joshi Gujarati actress Bhavini Gandhi Disha Sawla Upadhyay Rachna Pakai Purvi Desai Satvi Choksi and Aanchal Shah Aashu Patel is also the creative producer of the film and he has cowritten the screenplay with director Jayant Gilatar and debutant writer Divyakant Pandya The film is produced by star cricketer Ravindra Jadejas brotherinlaw and Rivaba Jadejas brother Shatrughann Singh Solanki The film is presented by Hardev Singh Solanki and Harish Singh Solanki and coproduced by Hiren Gosai The associate producer of the film is Atul Bosamia and the supervising producer is Jiten Purohit IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/author-aashu-patel-on-his-acting-debut-in-gujarati-film-halkie-fulkee-183884.html Thu, 30 Dec 2021 15:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/swapnil-joshi-starrer-horror-film-bali-to-have-digital-premiere-on-dec-9-177267.html Mumbai Dec 2 Actor Swapnil Joshis upcoming Marathi horror film will be having a digital premiere on December 9 Helmed by filmmaker Vishal Furia and produced by Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandars GSEAMS Global Sports Entertainment and Media Solutions Private Limited the film which also stars Pooja Sawant and Samarth Jadhav will premiere on Amazon Prime Video Furia said As a genre I have been drawn to horror and its been my constant effort to break new ground with every film in this space The best kind of horror films are psychological which create empathy for characters despite their basic premise being far from reality The more we believe what we are watching the more immersive the experience becomes This is exactly what Bali is about dealing with a gamut of emotions fear being the biggest among them all I would like to thank producers Arjun and Kartk for believing in the work I do Bali is about the life of a widowed middleclass father Shrikant Swapnil Joshi which takes an unexpected turn when his 7yearold son Mandar Samarth Jadhav collapses and is referred to a Jan Sanjeevani hospital for a detailed diagnosis Things change when Mandar starts talking to a mysterious nurse who he claims is staying in the abandoned part of the hospital Amazon Prime Video has always strived to bring its viewers content that stand out in terms of storytelling layered narratives and compelling performances said Manish Menghani head of acquisition India content Amazon Prime Video Menghani added Following the love that consumers have showered on Chhorii we are thrilled to continue our association with Vishal Furia who is attempting to redefine the horror genre in India With a stellar cast including Swapnil Joshi Bali adds further value to our everexpanding language content portfolio Producers Arjun Singgh Baran and Kartk D Nishandar of GSEAMS added There is no denying that horror as a genre appeals to a vast expanse of audience However it calls for a lot of authenticity and precision in the narrative to become a success IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/swapnil-joshi-starrer-horror-film-bali-to-have-digital-premiere-on-dec-9-177267.html Fri, 03 Dec 2021 03:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bengali-superstar-jeets-baazi-gets-ott-premiere-on-nov-28-174216.html Mumbai Nov 20 After its theatrical release Bengali superstar Jeet and Mimi Chakrabortystarrer and action thriller Baazi will premiere on ZEE5 on November 28 Initially the film was released in theatres on October 10 Manish Kalra Chief Business Officer ZEE5 India said We are delighted to reach out to the audience with movies and series across various languages We have always aimed to offer the best regional content and with Baazi we are set to entertain our Bengali users with an actionpacked romance thriller It is a remake of the Telugu hit Nannaku Prematho The movie is directed by Anshuman Pratyush and produced by Jeet Gopal Madnani and Amit Jumrani Director Anshuman said Our initial London schedule was cut short due to COVID However with the new normal and all the mandates and guidelines we managed to wrap up the shoot of the film This film turned out to be an eventful journey for all of us Mimi and Jeet were pairing together for the first time on screen The pair received a huge amount of appreciation from their fans which made me very happy I am sure it is going to show the same magic once we release the movie on OTT platform Jeet who is also the producer of the film shared Wrapping up the shoot of Baazi was a task We all were super emotional as we finally made it to a release date despite the pandemic A lot of hard work has gone into this movie and I am sure it will receive more and more love and appreciation post its release on OTT The story of the film revolves around Aditya son of Londonbased Amulya Mukherjee who finds out that his father is suffering from pancreatic cancer and lost his wealth to a conman once his fathers good friend Krishna Kumar Bardhan Aditya decides to seek revenge from him in 30 days and also arrange treatment to save his fathers life IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bengali-superstar-jeets-baazi-gets-ott-premiere-on-nov-28-174216.html Sun, 21 Nov 2021 13:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/mike-tyson-amps-up-hype-over-vijay-deverakondas-liger-170162.html Hyderabad Nov 4 Liger starring Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda and Bollywood celebrity Ananya Panday has been at the centre of a highvisibility publicity campaign but it got amped up on Thursday with the unveiling of a new poster featuring the former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson The controversial boxer who appeared famously in the Hangover films is said to be playing a pivotal role in the movie which is intriguingly captioned Saala Crossbreed The movie marks Tysons Indian screen debut Dressed in a black suit Tyson is seen in a powerful avatar The filmmakers who shared the post on Twitter wrote The legend MikeTyson is ready to celebrate this Diwali with a few punches Tyson also took to the microblogging site and tweeted Namaste India be ready to get the everloving shit beat out of you Liger thedeverakonda AagLagaDenge Happy Diwali A panIndian movie directed by Puri Jagannadh Liger marks Deverakondas debut in the Hindi film industry He plays a mixed martial arts MMA fighter who has a stutter Liger will be released in multiple languages including Telugu Tamil Kannada and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/mike-tyson-amps-up-hype-over-vijay-deverakondas-liger-170162.html Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ram-charan-and-director-shankar-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-rc15-170215.html Hyderabad Nov 4 Telugu actor Ram Charan is working under Shankar Shanmugham who is one of the most popular directors of Indian cinema The anticipation around the movie is obvious considering the magnitude of this muchawaited combination The makers of RC15 Tentatively titled had planned a shooting schedule which is now wrapped up It is reported that Ram Charan and his team have wrapped up the first schedule of shooting in Pune Satara and Phalton The sources report that the team has shot some adrenalinepumping sequences which would probably stand as the highlight from this upcoming movie The whole cast and crew led by Shankar merrily pose for the pictures after a successful schedule This untitled movie marks the second collaboration of Kiara Advani with Ram Charan Tej after the movie Vinaya Vidheya Rama Actors Advani Jayaram Anjali Sunil Srikanth and Naveen Chandra are to appear in significant roles in the movie Since this is the 50th venture of Dil Rajus Sri Venkateswara Creations the producer has invested a huge budget The yettobetitled movie is being made in multiple languages SS Thaman composes the music while the lyrics are penned by Ramjogaya Sastry Ananth Sreeram The dialogues are by Sai Madhav Burra Tirru is wielding the camera while Anbariv is handling the choreography It is produced by Dil Raju and Shirish and presented by Anitha IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ram-charan-and-director-shankar-wrap-up-first-schedule-of-rc15-170215.html Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ktaka-govt-allows-entry-of-fans-to-puneeths-samadhi-169902.html Bengaluru Nov 2 Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumars family conducted HaaluTuppa ceremony offering of milk and ghee to grave at Kanteerava Studio premises where his mortal remains were laid to rest on Tuesday Though prohibition orders are in place thousands of his fans surrounded the stadium premises and urged that they should be allowed inside to pay respects to their favourite star Owing to the pressure the entry was allowed Raghavendra Rajkumar Puneeths elder brother said that his younger brother belonged to masses and since the family worshipping is done they can visit his grave anytime he said Puneeths wife Ashwini daughters Dhriti and Vandana performed puja along with other members of the family Meanwhile Telugu super star Akkineni Nagarjuna visited the residence of Puneeth Rajkumar and met his family members Its very shocking and heartbreaking development It is not possible for us to believe what happened I am speechless and dont know what to say to his family members he said All are talking about only Puneeth Rajkumars virtues on how he involved into social service how he encouraged talent I dont understand how God just took him away My deepest condolences to his family people of Karnataka and his fans My heart goes out to him he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ktaka-govt-allows-entry-of-fans-to-puneeths-samadhi-169902.html Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/puneeth-to-be-laid-to-rest-beside-his-fathers-grave-in-bluru-168484.html Bengaluru Fans gather to pay their last respects to the mortal remains of Kannada film actor Puneeth Rajkumar at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru Friday Oct 29 2021 Rajkumar passed away due to a fatal cardiac arrest on Friday morning PTI Bengaluru Oct 29 Kannada film actor Puneeth Rajkumars mortal remains will be put to rest beside the grave of his father the legendary actor of Kannada cinema Dr Rajkumar in Bengaluru The order was issued in this regard by senior IAS officer N Manjunath Prasad Principle Secretary to the Chief Minister on Friday Puneeth Rajkumar passed away on Friday after suffering cardiac arrest Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has directed to initiate necessary steps to conduct final rites of the actor in the premises of Sri Kanteerava studio near the grave of Dr Rajkumar in Bengaluru the order stated Puneeth Rajkumars mother Parvathamma is also laid to rest in the same premises The decision has been taken as per the wishes of his family Civic agency of Bengaluru and the Police department have been asked to make necessary arrangements The mortal remains of Puneeth Rajkumar are being kept for public view at Kanteerava Stadium till Saturday evening Thousands of people across the state are pouring in to pay their last respects to their favourite star Including Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai all bigwigs paid their last respects to Puneeth Rajkumar Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS National Executive Board meeting being held in Dharwad also offered condolences to the untimely death of the young actor RSS prays that let god give power to his family and fans to bear the pain said RSS Regional Coordinator V Nagaraj IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/puneeth-to-be-laid-to-rest-beside-his-fathers-grave-in-bluru-168484.html Fri, 29 Oct 2021 21:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/maa-elections-manchu-manoj-responds-to-ram-gopal-varmas-barb-166742.html Hyderabad Oct 19 Ram Gopal Varma is no stranger to controversies but on Tuesday he waded into one that has wracked Tollywoods influential trade body Movie Artists Association MAA following its justconcluded elections Referring to the election RGV tweeted CineMAA is a CIRCUS full of JOKERS Actor Manchu Manoj son of veteran Telugu star Mohan Babu and brother of the newlyelected MAA President Manchu Vishnu responded at once by taking a swipe at the director And you are the Ring Master sir Manoj tweeted back RGV ignored Manojs response and instead struck a philosophical note in a rather lengthy tweet which said Intellectuals are bigger fools than fools because they do not realise that the world is full of fools who cannot understand intelligence and thats the reason why fools become more successful than intellectuals On the work front Ram Gopal Varma recently announced his upcoming movie titled Konda based on the lives of the flamboyant political couple from Warangal Konda Murali and Surekha Talking about the film RGV said it would portray how extraordinary circumstances moulded extraordinary people such as Konda Murali IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/maa-elections-manchu-manoj-responds-to-ram-gopal-varmas-barb-166742.html Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/jayalalithaas-first-hero-multi-talented-actor-srikanth-passes-away-164853.html Chennai Oct 13 Srikanth who was famous for being the first celluloid hero of the late former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa passed away here on Tuesday late evening He was 82 The veteran actor had been ailing for some time The Tamil Nadu Nadigar Sangam actors association announced the passing away of the actor Srikanth shared screen space with Jayalalithaa in the 1965 movie Venniara Aadai He was the hero of K Balachander classics such as Bama Vijayam Poovaa Thalaiyaa and Ethir Neechel He donned the role of a comedian in movies like Kassethan Kadavuleda and played the lead character in more than 50 movies He later went on to become one of the most soughtafter villains of Tamil cinema He was the villain in Bhairavi which was the debut movie of Superstar Rajanikanth as a hero Srikanth is remembered as an actor who did not stick to the role of a hero and instead played all characters he was offered He played the hero villain comedian and acted in character roles as well Condoling the passing away of Srikanth Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said he was a natural actor and his performances in movies such as Bhairavi and Thanka Pathakam were exemplary Striking a personal note Stalin said he enjoyed a personal rapport with Srikanth as they were neighbo Former chief ministers O Panneerselvam and Edappadi K Palaniswami also condoled the passing away of the veteran multitalented actor IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/jayalalithaas-first-hero-multi-talented-actor-srikanth-passes-away-164853.html Wed, 13 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjabi-film-jinne-jamme-saare-nikamme-trailer-out-163339.html Mumbai Oct 6 The makers of Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme unveiled the trailer of the Punjabi film on Wednesday The actor Binnu Dhillon calls it a heartwarming story with a special social message The film is the story of Niranjan Singh and Satwant Kaur who are parents to four sons who have been brought up by them with immense love and affection Binnu Dhillon said As an actor we put our best in every project we associate with and this is a heartwarming story with a special social message I am sure viewers are going to relate to the story and will shower their blessings on this special film The film also stars Jaswinder Bhalla Seema Kaushal and Pukhraj Bhalla It has also introduced actors like Maninder Singh Deepali Rajput Bhumika Sharma and Armaan Anmol The film is directed by Kenny Chhabra and written by Naresh Kathooria On the trailer release director Kenny Chhabra said The trailer is the most important asset of the film and I am sure everyone will relate to it I hope the viewers like the film and appreciate all the hard work we have put in as a team We are confident that our lovely film Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme will make everyone go through all the emotions It makes for a fantastic family watch We cannot wait to see what the audience says after watching it added actor Jaswinder The film will be released on ZEE5 on October 14 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjabi-film-jinne-jamme-saare-nikamme-trailer-out-163339.html Thu, 07 Oct 2021 11:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/stylish-star-allu-arjun-catches-up-with-venkatesh-varun-tej-on-f3-sets-163402.html Hyderabad Oct 6 The brisk shoot of the Telugu laugh riot F3 saw a brief respite when Stylish Star Allu Arjun made a surprise visit to the sets on Wednesday The movie a standalone sequel to hit comedy movie F2 stars Venkatesh and Varun Tej Allu Arjun interacted with the stars and director Anil Ravipudi In pictures released by the movie unit the star is seen intently listening to the team Allu Arjun also spent time with senior actor Rajendra Prasad and other members of the cast The movie is being produced by Dil Rajus Sri Venkateswara Creations Devi Sri Prasad has composed the music For the F3 crew and the cast Allu Arjuns arrival on the sets provided some muchneeded lighter moments Pleasure writ large on their faces actors Venkatesh and Varun Tej looked happy to be spending some time with the Stylish Star The movie which also reprises Tamannaah Bhatia and Mehreen Pirzada as the female leads is expected to be a laughter bonanza much on the lines of its predecessor F2 released in 2019 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/stylish-star-allu-arjun-catches-up-with-venkatesh-varun-tej-on-f3-sets-163402.html Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/we-have-nothing-to-do-with-maa-elections-says-andhra-minister-163099.html Amaravati Oct 4 A minister in Andhra Pradesh clarified on Monday that Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy or the state government has nothing to do with the elections to Movie Artists Association MAA the apex body of Tollywood Minister for information and public relations Perni Nani said the Chief Minister or YSR Congress Party YSRCP are in no way connected to the MAA elections His clarification came amid reports that the Jagan Mohan Reddy government is backing a particular panel in MAA elections scheduled to be held on October 10 Actor Prakash Raj who is contesting for the post of MAA president thanked the chief minister and minister for the clarification He took to Twitter to thank the Andhra leaders Panels led by Prakash Raj and Vishnu Manchu are locked in a direct fight The two actors are fighting for presidents post while several film personalities from both the panels are in the fray for other key posts Prakash Raj had earlier slammed the rival panel for allegedly claiming support of Jagan Mohan Reddy in the elections While campaigning for his panel the actor criticized those dragging the names of politicians in the elections The MAA elections are being held in the backdrop of a bitter war of words between actor politician Pawan Kalyan and Perni Nani and other Andhra Pradesh ministers over the issue of online sale of movie tickets in the state The Jana Sena leader had hit out at the YSRCP government for its move for online sale of tickets saying this will harm the interests of the film industry He also questioned the silence of veteran actor Babu Mohan who is father of Vishnu Manchu Barring a couple of actors the Tollywood has not backed Pawan Kalyan Since megastar Chiranjeevi brother of Pawan Kalyan has announced support to Prakash Raj panel the other panel is reportedly claiming support of Jagan Mohan Reddy Meanwhile Prakash Raj also came down heavily on outgoing MAA president Naresh for branding him nonTelugu The actor claimed that nobody in Vishnus panel can speak Telugu like him He reiterated that he is trying to work sincerely for the welfare of artistes IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/we-have-nothing-to-do-with-maa-elections-says-andhra-minister-163099.html Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/binnu-dhillon-on-the-social-message-of-jinne-jamme-saare-nikamme-162941.html Mumbai Oct 4 Actor Binnu Dhillon talks about his Punjabi film Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme and the relevance of family values that is conveyed through this movie During the pandemic we have realised the importance of family and relationships This movie has a special social message about family values and I am really excited that it will stream soon and everyone can watch it on their screens says the Punjabi actor who made his debut on television with the serial Paddu and worked on television serials like Sarhad Lori Gaoundi Dharti and played small roles in films like ShaheedEAzam and Dev D Directed by Kenny Chhabra the film stars Binnu Dhillon Jaswinder Bhalla Seema Kaushal and Pukhraj Bhalla It will also introduce actors like Maninder Singh Deepali Rajput Bhumika Sharma and Armaan Anmol The film is written by Naresh Kathooria Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme is the story of Gurnam Singh and Satwant Kaur who are parents to four sons who have been brought up by them with immense love and affection Like all ageing parents they want nothing more from their children except for their time and attention but this is exactly what they dont end up getting Producer Harman Baweja said We are extremely excited to share this film with audiences across the world It is an entertaining film with its heart set in the right place that will bring families together make them laugh and cry but more importantly it will make every son and daughter value their parents Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme premieres on October 14 on ZEE5 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/binnu-dhillon-on-the-social-message-of-jinne-jamme-saare-nikamme-162941.html Wed, 06 Oct 2021 02:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/prakash-raj-takes-on-vishnu-manchu-in-direct-fight-for-maa-president-162256.html Hyderabad Oct 3 The battle lines are drawn for the October 10 elections for Movie Artistes Association MAA the apex body of Tollywood With CVL Narasimha Rao and K Shravan Kumar withdrawing their nominations actor Prakash Raj is locked in a direct fight with Vishnu Manchu for the post of MAA president A total of 56 candidates are in the fray for elections to 26member body of MAA Election officer Krishna Mohan announced the final list of candidates after the withdrawal of nominations Babu Mohan and Srikanth will vie for the post of MAA executive president For the two posts of vicepresidents actorproducer Madhala Ravi and comedian Prithviraj Bali Reddy are contesting from Vishnu panel From Prakash Rajs panel Benerjee and Hema are in the fray for the same posts For the key post of general secretary Jeevita Rajasekhar is contesting as a candidate from Prakash Rajs panel She is locked in a direct fight with Raghu Babu from Vishnus panel Bandla Ganesh had also filed his nomination for the post but withdrew from the contest on the advice of industry elders For the post of treasure actor Siva Balaji Vishnus panel is pitted against Nagineedu Prakash Raj Panel Character actor Karate Kalyani and comedian Gautham Raju from Vishnus panel will be testing their fortunes for the post of joint secretaries Uttej Anit Chowdary and Bacchala Srinivas are also in the fray for the two posts A total of 39 candidates are in the fray for 18 posts of executive members The candidates from Vishnus panel for these posts are Archana Veda Ashok Kumar Geeta Singh Harinath Babu Jayavani Malakpeta Shailaja Manik Poojitha Rajeshwari Reddy Rekha Sampoornesh Babu Shashank Sivannarayana Silakshmi P Srinivasulu Swapna Madhu Vishnu Bopanna and MRC Vadlapatla Prakash Raj panel includes Srikanth Uttej Anasuya Ajay Bhopal Brahmaji ETV Prabhakar Govind Rao Khayyum Kaushik Pragathi Ramanareddy Sridhar Rao Shivareddy Sameer Sudigali Sudhir Subbaraju Suresh Kondetti Tanish and Tarzan More than 900 movie artists will cast their votes on October 10 Electronic Voting Machines will be used for the polling to be held at Jubliee Public School in Film Nagar from 8 am to 2 pm Results will be announced the same evening Prakash Raj was the first to announce his panel and he has been actively campaigning He also received support from actors Jeevitha Rajasekhar and Hema who dropped their plans to contest against him and joined his panel I came here to serve the film industry I want to serve my fellow artistes and industry people Prakash Raj had said while announcing his panel Prakash Raj who unsuccessfully contested as an independent candidate in 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Bengaluru Central made cautious manoeuvres to win the support of many He urged the MAA members to cast their conscience vote MaaElections2021 Your vote is your voice The welfare of MAA is our viewpoint Lets vote with conscience and ensure the victory of MAA aspirations the actor tweeted after filing his nomination last week It also includes Uttej as Joint Secretary Banerjee as Vice President Hema as Vice President Srikanth as Executive Vice President and Jeevitha Rajasekhar as General Secretary Tollywood sources say Prakash Raj has considerably bright chances of winning the election as MAA president He enjoys the backing of Megastar Chiranjeevi and his family members On the other hand Vishnu received the support from outgoing president Naresh who criticized Prakash Raj In the 25 years history of MAA have you cast your vote at least once Did you attend any general body meeting he asked Prakash Raj In 2019 actorproducer Naresh was elected as MAA president defeating Shivaji Raja who was contesting for second consecutive term On the Naresh panel Jeevitha Rajasekhar was elected as general secretary while her husband actor Rajasekhar was elected as executive vicepresident Naresh said though one year of his term was wasted because of Covid19 pandemic he worked efficiently for the welfare of all He alleged that some outsiders influenced about 11 members and blocked the welfare works for under privileged artists He claimed that for the first time in MAA history his panel provided insurance for 900 members If any member died we ensured the insurance money of Rs 3 lakh reached the deceased family he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/prakash-raj-takes-on-vishnu-manchu-in-direct-fight-for-maa-president-162256.html Sun, 03 Oct 2021 15:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/prreit-kamal-goes-balle-balle-on-her-upcoming-punjabi-films-159212.html Mumbai Sep 21 Actress Prreit Kamal is a known name in the Punjabi film industry and she has been part of several music videos like Beat Crazy and more Prreit made her acting debut alongside Ammy Virk in the film Saab Bahadar and she is on cloud nine as she has two Punjabi films lined up for release She has Fer Mamlaa Gadbad Hai with actor Ninja and Marjaney with actor Sippy Gill While Marjaney is set to release on November 12 this year and Fer Mamlaa Gadbad Hai in the first half of 2022 Prreit talks about the same and says As we know the audience have been lapping up Punjabi movies ever since theatres reopened and I hope they give us the same love She adds about her working experience with Ninja and Sippy Gill The great thing about both Sippy and Ninja is how humble they are They both are highly talented and have a huge fan base but yet you feel so warm and comfortable around them on the sets They are both so dedicated and focused on their characters that it pushed me to do my part even better The shooting for the movies happened in Chandigarh and she opens up about the experience I feel you dont get the real essence of a Punjabi premise in a film unless you actually shoot in Punjab The people the colors they all add up to the way the movie feels Chandigarh I feel is the perfect blend of an urban lifestyle and a smallcity vibe and thats why a lot of people easily connect watching it onscreen she shares Prreit is also learning Bhangra and Gidda for her upcoming Punjabi film projects as these dance forms are eternal parts of Punjabi cinema as she adds To be honest the Bhangra and Gidda dance forms are eternal parts of Punjabi cinema I believe that it is important to actually know a skill perfectly for it to come out good on screen Though Ive been dancing since I was very young and was also a professional choreographer for a short time these dance forms are something I feel I can even try to perfect further Ive been working very hard on them and hopefully my effort will show on screen she concludes IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/prreit-kamal-goes-balle-balle-on-her-upcoming-punjabi-films-159212.html Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tollywood-drugs-case-actor-tanish-appears-before-ed-158217.html Hyderabad Sep 17 Actor Tanish on Friday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate ED for questioning in connection with a money laundering probe linked to fouryearold drug case The actor reached the ED office around 10 am in response to the summons issued by the agency The ED sleuths are likely to question him if he knew Calvin Mascarenhas a musician and prime accused in the case and if attended parties held at F Club which was once owned by actor Navdeep The actor may also be grilled about his financial transactions Tanish is the ninth person from Telugu film industry to appear before the ED since it began questioning on August 31 in money laundering probe in connection with a highend drugs racket busted by Telanganas prohibition and excise department So far the central agency has questioned Director Puri Jagannadh and actors Charmee Kaur Rakul Preet Singh Nandu Daggubati Rana Ravi Teja Navdeep Mumaith Khan It also grilled Ravi Tejas driver and aide Srinivas and a a former general manager of F club The questioning was believed to be around their suspicious financial transactions with those involved in drug case The ED had last month issued notices to about a dozen people connected to Tollywood as part of a money laundering probe linked to the case related to the smuggling of Class A narcotic substances including LSD and MDMA The ED officials have been summoning Calvin Mascarenhas and other accused for questioning parallel to the questioning of Tollywood personalities The drugs racket was busted on July 2 2017 when customs officials arrested Calvin Mascarenhas a musician and two others and seized drugs worth Rs 30 lakh from their possession They had reportedly told the investigators that they are supplying drugs to film celebrities software engineers and even students of some corporate schools Mobile numbers of some Tollywood celebrities were allegedly found in their contact lists The excise department had constituted SIT for a comprehensive probe A total of 12 cases were registered 30 people were arrested while 62 individuals including 11 people connected with Tollywood were examined by the SIT under section 67 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act and section 161 of Criminal Procedure Code An American a South African and a Netherlands national were among those arrested The SIT had collected blood hair nail and other samples from some of those who appeared before it for question and sent them for analysis The SIT filed chargesheet in eight out of 12 cases It however gave clean chit to the film personalities who were questioned as part of the investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tollywood-drugs-case-actor-tanish-appears-before-ed-158217.html Sat, 18 Sep 2021 14:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/after-dad-mammootty-dulquer-salmaan-also-gets-uae-golden-visa-158153.html Hyderabad Sep 17 Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan is the latest Indian personality to be honoured with a UAE Golden Visa Introduced in 2019 by the UAE government the Golden Visa is a new system for longterm residence visas It lets outsiders live work and study in the Gulf states without the need of a national sponsor and with 100 per cent ownership of their business on the UAE mainland Dulquer has been feted with a 10year Golden Visa by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi Government reports gulfnewscom The actor posted a picture on Instagram on receiving it Had the privilege and honour of receiving my golden visa from His Excellency Saood Abdul Aziz in the presence of Mr Yusuf Ali Dulquer captioned the image It was wonderful to hear of all the future plans of the Abu Dhabi govt to promote film and production activities and also to encourage new talent locally and internationally Looking forward to productions shoots and spending more time in Abu Dhabi and the UAE he added Last month his father and superstar Mammootty also received his UAE Golden Visa which was given to him at the same time as Malayalam cinemas other superstar Mohanlal Malayalam actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Tovino Thomas too received their UAE Golden Visa this month Among the Hindi film actors Sanjay Dutt received the UAE Golden Visa owing to his contribution to the world of arts culture and cinema IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/after-dad-mammootty-dulquer-salmaan-also-gets-uae-golden-visa-158153.html Sat, 18 Sep 2021 08:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tollywood-drugs-case-mumaith-khan-appears-before-ed-157652.html Hyderabad Sep 15 Actor Mumaith Khan on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate ED for questioning in connection with a money laundering probe linked to drug case which had rocked Tollywood in 2017 The actor known for her item numbers in South Indian films reached the ED office around 10 am in response to the summons issued by the agency She is likely to be questioned by the ED sleuths about her suspected financial transactions and if she attended parties held at F Club which was once owned by actor Navdeep The ED grilled Navdeep and a former general manager of the club on Monday Director Puri Jagannadh and actors Charmee Kaur Rakul Preet Singh Nandu Daggubati Rana Ravi Teja and Navdeep were other Tollywood personalities questioned The agency also grilled Ravi Tejas driver and aide Srinivas They were all grilled for 810 hours each Mumaith Khan is the seventh person from Telugu film industry to appear before the ED since it began questioning on August 31 in money laundering probe in connection with a highend drugs racket busted by Telanganas prohibition and excise department Actor Ravi Teja and his driver and aide Srinivas had appeared before the ED officials on September 9 Navdeep is considered a close friend of Ravi Teja The questioning was believed to be around their suspicious financial transactions with those involved in drug case The ED had last month issued notices to about a dozen people connected to Tollywood as part of a money laundering probe linked to the case related to the smuggling of Class A narcotic substances including LSD and MDMA The ED officials also questioned prime accused Calvin Mascarenhas and two other accused Abdul Quddus and Abdul Wahed Actors Tanish and Tarun have also been summoned by the ED in connection the drugs racket which was busted with the arrest of drug peddlers in 2017 The drugs racket was busted on July 2 2017 when customs officials arrested Calvin Mascarenhas a musician and two others and seized drugs worth Rs 30 lakh from their possession They had reportedly told the investigators that they are supplying drugs to film celebrities software engineers and even students of some corporate schools Mobile numbers of some Tollywood celebrities were allegedly found in their contact lists The excise department had constituted SIT for a comprehensive probe A total of 12 cases were registered 30 people were arrested while 62 individuals including 11 people connected with Tollywood were examined by the SIT under section 67 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act and section 161 of Criminal Procedure Code An American a South African and a Netherlands national were among those arrested The SIT had collected blood hair nail and other samples from some of those who appeared before it for question and sent them for analysis The SIT filed chargesheet in eight out of 12 cases It however gave clean chit to the film personalities who were questioned as part of the investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tollywood-drugs-case-mumaith-khan-appears-before-ed-157652.html Thu, 16 Sep 2021 12:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/kangana-promoting-regional-cinema-a-step-towards-atmanirbhar-bharat-156356.html New Delhi Sep 11 Drawing a parallel with how the global footprint of Hollywood had impacted the French German and Italian film industries Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut said at a recent media conference here that it must not be allowed to grow in India at the expense of regional cinema Kangana was in the national capital to promote the movie Thalaivii which was released this Friday in Hindi Tamil and Telugu The movie is about the life of the late J Jayalalithaa who served as the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for more than 14 years Kangana urged film exhibitors not to be impacted by Hollywood to such an extent that they start moving away from regional cinema She said Like Hollywood has destroyed other industries it is trying to overtake us We must encourage regional cinema and promote dubbed versions of films in Malayalam or Tamil or Punjabi or other languages than just showing the dubbed versions of Jungle Book or Lion King This will be our contribution to the making of Atmanirbhar Bharat When asked about that one quality of the late leader she would like to imbibe Kangana said Her foremost trait was her strong determination which enabled her to accept challenges and became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/kangana-promoting-regional-cinema-a-step-towards-atmanirbhar-bharat-156356.html Sat, 11 Sep 2021 13:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tollywood-drugs-case-actor-ravi-teja-appears-before-ed-155911.html Hyderabad Sep 9 Tollywood actor Ravi Teja and his driver on Thursday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate ED in connection with a money laundering probe linked to the 2017 drug case The popular actor reached the ED office here around 10 am in response to the summons issued by the agency Ravi Tejas driver and aide Srinivas also appeared before the ED officials Both are likely to be questioned about their financial transactions Key accused Calvin Mascarenhas is also likely to be called for questioning again His statement was recorded on Tuesday and the celebrities are being quizzed on the basis of his statement Ravi Teja is the sixth Tollywood personality to appear before ED Director Puri Jagannadh and actors Charmee Kaur Rakul Preet Singh Nandu and Daggubati Rana were questioned since August 31 Rana was questioned for nearly seven hours on Wednesday as part of the probe into suspected links of some celebrities with the accused involved in the case The ED had last month issued notices to 10 persons connected to Tollywood and two others including a private club manager as part of a money laundering probe linked to the case related to the smuggling of Class A narcotic substances including LSD and MDMA Actors Navdeep Mumaith Khan and Tanish have also been summoned by the ED in connection the drugs racket which was busted with the arrest of drug peddlers in 2017 Rana and Rakul Preet did not figure in the list of Tollywood celebrities questioned by the Special Investigation Team SIT of Telanganas prohibition and excise department in 2017 However Rakul Preet was questioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau Mumbai last year in an alleged drugs nexus in Bollywood The drugs racket was busted on July 2 2017 when customs officials arrested Calvin Mascarenhas a musician and two others and seized drugs worth Rs 30 lakh from their possession They had reportedly told the investigators that they are supplying drugs to film celebrities software engineers and even students of some corporate schools Mobile numbers of some Tollywood celebrities were allegedly found in their contact lists The excise department had constituted SIT for a comprehensive probe A total of 12 cases were registered 30 people were arrested while 62 individuals including 11 people connected with Tollywood were examined by the SIT under section 67 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act and section 161 of Criminal Procedure Code An American a South African and a Netherlands national were among those arrested The SIT had collected blood hair nail and other samples from some of those who appeared before it for question and sent them for analysis The SIT filed charge sheet in eight out of 12 cases It however gave clean chit to the film personalities who were questioned as part of the investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tollywood-drugs-case-actor-ravi-teja-appears-before-ed-155911.html Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tollywood-drugs-case-actor-rana-daggubati-appears-before-ed-155589.html Hyderabad Sep 8 Tollywood actor Rana Daggubati on Wednesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate ED in connection with a money laundering probe linked to a 2017 drug case The Baahubali fame actor reached the ED office here around 10 am and walked in as a posse of security personnel escorted him through a battery of media lensmen vying with each other to capture the moment Rana is likely to be questioned by ED sleuths about his bank details and financial transactions as part of the probe into suspected links of some celebrities with the accused involved in the case Rana is the fifth Tollywood personality to appear before ED Director Puri Jagannadh and actors Charmee Kaur Rakul Preet Singh and Nandu were questioned since August 31 The ED had last month issued notices to 10 persons connected to Tollywood and two others including a private club manager as part of a money laundering probe linked to the case related to the smuggling of Class A narcotic substances including LSD and MDMA Nandu was questioned for more than eight hours on Tuesday Main accused in the case Calvin Mascarenhas and two others were also grilled by the ED sleuths on Tuesday Actors Ravi Teja Navdeep Mumaith Khan Tanish and Ravi Tejas driver Srinivas have also been summoned by the ED in connection the drugs racket which was busted with the arrest of drug peddlers in 2017 Rana and Rakul Preet did not figure in the list of Tollywood celebrities questioned by the Special Investigation Team SIT of Telanganas prohibition and excise department in 2017 However Rakul Preet was questioned by the Narcotics Control Bureau Mumbai last year in an alleged drugs nexus in Bollywood The drugs racket was busted on July 2 2017 when customs officials arrested Calvin Mascarenhas a musician and two others and seized drugs worth Rs 30 lakh from their possession They had reportedly told the investigators that they are supplying drugs to film celebrities software engineers and even students of some corporate schools Mobile numbers of some Tollywood celebrities were allegedly found in their contact lists The excise department had constituted SIT for a comprehensive probe A total of 12 cases were registered 30 people were arrested while 62 individuals including 11 people connected with Tollywood were examined by the SIT under section 67 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act and section 161 of Criminal Procedure Code The SIT had collected blood hair nail and other samples from some of those who appeared before it for question and sent them for analysis The SIT filed charge sheet in eight out of 12 cases It however gave clean chit to the film personalities who were questioned as part of the investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tollywood-drugs-case-actor-rana-daggubati-appears-before-ed-155589.html Wed, 08 Sep 2021 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/mammootty70-does-the-adage-behind-every-successful-man-is-a-woman-hold-true-for-the-legend-155139.html Kochi Sep 6 On the eve of one of Keralas most popular icon superstar Mammoottys 70th birthday can we say that the good old adage of behind every successful man is a woman is true Analysed it appears its true for the dapper actor Even though comparisons between his arch screen rival Mohanlal are often made in the final analysis Mammootty edges out Mohanlal by a whisker Even though it might be sheer coincidence that Mammoottys first film in 1971 Anubhavengel Pallichekel turned out to be matinee idol Sathyans last it was not until 1980 that Mammootty was noticed in Vilkanundo Swapnangel scripted by another legend MTVasudevan Nair Last month Mammukka completed 50 years in the industry A look into the actors career reveals that it was after his marriage to Sulfath in 1979 that his acting career really took off Mammootty more popularly known as Mammukka to all witnessed his career graph take an upward turn after Sulfath walked into his life and his star run has continued unabated over the decades In 1979 his first full fledged role as a lead actor in Vilkanundo Swapnangel wooed the box office Mammootty has had no reason to look back since and by has done over 400 films in Malayalam and other South Indian languages besides in English and Hindi The living legend has won three National Film Awards for Best Actor seven Kerala State Film Awards and 13 Filmfare Awards South In 1998 the Government of India awarded him the Padma Shri for his contributions to the art Incidentally it was after Mammootty shifted base from Chennai to Kochi on a permanent basis during the late 90s did his stock as an icon of the state started to grow and today it has reached the pinnacle as he is one of the most soughtafter personality be it by any state government here or otherwise The actor ever since he assumed charge as the chairman of the CPIM backed Kairali TV channel when it was launched in the mid nineties has established his place in the field of media too and he continues to hold the post Even though all know the veteran actor is affable and kind hearted they cannot deny he is slightly haughty and according to one of his costar who has acted with him in numerous films and knows him inside out even jokingly said He generally does not like anyone to wear a better dress or possess a mobile phone which is better or more expensive than what he has but in the same breath he also said when it comes to charity he does it without a soul knowing it Since the Covid pandemic broke out and continues to rage into its second year Mammootty has had no dearth of films and a few of his films are at various stages of production and despite his age all producers would make a beeline to sign him IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/mammootty70-does-the-adage-behind-every-successful-man-is-a-woman-hold-true-for-the-legend-155139.html Mon, 06 Sep 2021 21:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ahead-of-thalaivii-release-kangana-visits-jayalalithaas-memorial-154801.html Chennai Sep 4 Actress Kangana Ranaut on Saturday visited late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaas memorial here The actress will be seen in the late actressturnedpoliticians biopic Thalaivii Dressed in a silk saree Kangana kickstarted the promotions by seeking blessings Directed by Vijay Thalaivii presented by Vibri Motion pictures Karma Media Entertainment and Zee Studios in association with Gothic Entertainment and Sprint films has been produced by Vishnu Vardhan Induri and Shailesh R Singh and Co produced by Hitesh Thakkar and Thirumal Reddy with Brinda Prasad as the Creative Producer Thalaivii will be released in theatres worldwide in Hindi Tamil and Telegu by Zee Studios on September 10 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ahead-of-thalaivii-release-kangana-visits-jayalalithaas-memorial-154801.html Sat, 04 Sep 2021 21:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/actress-charmee-kaur-appears-before-ed-in-pmla-case-154430.html Hyderabad Sep 2 Tollywood actress Charmee Kaur on Thursday appeared before Enforcement Directorate ED for questioning in connection with a money laundering probe linked to fouryearold drug case Charmee reached the ED office in Hyderabad around 1030 am As she was getting down from the car a large number of waiting camera persons and photographers moved closer to her leading to chaos She requested the camera persons to give her way The actress personal security personnel intervened to make way for her to enter the ED office She is the second Tollywood personality to appear before ED Earlier director Puri Jagannadh was questioned for nearly 10 hours on Tuesday The ED last week issued notices to 10 persons connected to Tollywood and two others including a private club manager as part of a money laundering probe linked to the drugs racket Actors Rakul Preet Singh Rana Daggubati Ravi Teja Charmee Kaur Navdeep Mumaith Khan and director Puri Jagnnadh have been asked to appear before ED between August 31 and September 22 Tanish Nandu actor Ravi Tejas driver Srinivas are also among those summoned in connection the drugs racket which was busted with the arrest of drug peddlers in 2017 The ED also gathered details of the investigations conducted by the Special Investigation Team SIT of Telanganas prohibition and excise department The drugs racket was busted on July 2 2017 when customs officials arrested Calvin Mascarenhas a musician and two others and seized drugs worth Rs 30 lakh from their possession They had reportedly told the investigators that they are supplying drugs to film celebrities software engineers and even students of some corporate schools Mobile numbers of some Tollywood celebrities were allegedly found in their contact lists The excise department had constituted SIT for a comprehensive probe A total of 12 cases were registered 30 people were arrested while 62 individuals including 11 people connected with Tollywood were examined by the SIT under section 67 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act and section 161 of Criminal Procedure Code The SIT had collected blood hair nail and other samples from some of those who appeared before it for questioning and sent them for analysis Actors Ravi Teja Charmme Kaur Mumaith Khan director Puri Jagannath and young actors Tarun Kumar and P Navadeep were among the stars who were questioned by the SIT Cinematographer Shyam K Naidu actors Subbaraju Tanish Nandu and Ravi Tejas driver Srinivas were also among those questioned The SIT filed charge sheet in eight out of 12 cases It however gave clean chit to the film personalities who were questioned as part of the investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/actress-charmee-kaur-appears-before-ed-in-pmla-case-154430.html Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/himanshi-khurana-glad-to-be-working-with-terrific-gippy-grewal-neeru-bajwa-154085.html Mumbai Sep 1 Actress Himanshi Khurana will be seen sharing screen space with actorsinger Gippy Grewal and Neeru Bajwa in the upcoming Punjabi film Shava Ni Girdhari Lal She tags her costars as terrific and is glad to star alongside them Himanshi said I am so glad that I would be working with such acclaimed and terrific artistes such as Gippy sir and Neeru Bajwa maam I have loved all his songs and movies The film has a great script and it was an immediate yes from my side Himanshi who was seen in Bigg Boss 13 describes the journey as lovely It has been a lovely ride so far I cant wait for the audience to watch this one It will be released in December and I am sure people would love it Its a film to be watched with the entire family and I cant give out too much about the movie in excitement Love and light to all The film is scheduled to release on December 17 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/himanshi-khurana-glad-to-be-working-with-terrific-gippy-grewal-neeru-bajwa-154085.html Thu, 02 Sep 2021 03:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/actress-payel-sarkar-recives-obscene-messages-lodges-complaint-153805.html Kolkata Aug 31 Popular Bengali television actress Payel Sarkar lodged a complaint with the cybercrime cell of Kolkata Police after receiving some obscene messages from the fake account of a film director The director also lodged a complaint to the cyber cell against those using his name in social media The actress spoke to the media that she had accepted a friend request from a wellknown director Soon afterwards she was told during a messenger chat that she has been chosen for the lead role of an upcoming film and then got an obscene message The actress popular for her Bengali serials like Tapur Tupur Andarmahal Bene Bou Tumi Rabe Nirobe said that she got an obscene message during a messenger chat She shared the screenshot of the chat on her Facebook profile where her fans and friends told her to check the profile of the film director After which she realised that it was a fake profile The case which was initially registered in the Kolkata police cyber cell was later transferred to Barrackpore police Commissionerate that ultimately blocked the account She stays at Baranagar and so the case was transferred to Barrackpore Police Commissionerate We have blocked the account and are looking into the details of the account We hope to find the person soon a senior officer of the Commissionerate said I understood soon afterwards it was not the verified account of sir The fake account had many inconsistencies I realised when I checked later But I went ahead with the complaint as I want to punish those who abuse stalk and harass women and girls on social media I have got all the cooperation from the police she said On the other hand after a director who came to know about the incident later said that he would lodge a complaint on the issue and want to know the people who are trying to taint his image IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/actress-payel-sarkar-recives-obscene-messages-lodges-complaint-153805.html Wed, 01 Sep 2021 07:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/chiranjeevis-daughter-sushmita-set-for-acting-debut-151590.html Hyderabad Aug 21 Telugu superstar Chiranjeevis elder daughter Sushmita Konidela whos an acclaimed costume designer is set to make her acting debut with the film Sridevi Shoban Babu the poster of which was unveiled on Saturday Sushmita 39 is not new to the glamour world The elder daughter of Chiranjeevi and Surekha Sushmita graduated from the National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT before entering the film world as a stylist for her father and her husband Vishnu Prasad An established costume designer in the Telugu film industry Sushmitas work as a stylist has been praised in movies such as Rangasthalam and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy starring brother Ram Charan and father Chiranjeevi respectively A mother of two daughters Sushmita is also a producer Her web series Shootout At Alair starring Prakash Raj and Meka Srikanth was released in 2020 Coming back to her acting debut Sushmita stars alongside Santhosh Shoban and Gouri Kishan in Sridevi Shoban Babu which is being directed by Prasanth Kumar Dimmala The film produced by Sushmita Konidela and her husband Vishnu Prasad is said to be a romantic comedy IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/chiranjeevis-daughter-sushmita-set-for-acting-debut-151590.html Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/popular-tamil-vj-actor-anandha-kannan-passes-away-150358.html Chennai Aug 17 Tamil Actor and Video Jockey Anandha Kannan who was known for hosting popular shows passed away here on Monday He was 48 Anandha was reportedly suffering from cancer Director Venkat Prabhu shared the news through his Twitter account on Tuesday He tweeted A great friend a great human is no more RIPanandakannan my deepest condolences Anandha started his career in Singapore before shifting to Chennai and working in a radio station He eventually started hosting television shows and became a household name in Tamil showbiz Many celebrities took to social media to mourn the loss including actor RK Suresh film personality Kaushik LM RJ Keerthy amongst others Anandha was also part of films Adhisaya Ulagam Mullum Malarum and Saroja IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/popular-tamil-vj-actor-anandha-kannan-passes-away-150358.html Wed, 18 Aug 2021 02:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shikha-talsania-theres-massive-scope-for-regional-content-on-ott-149737.html New Delhi Aug 15 Shikha Talsania is marking her Marathi debut with Shantit Kranti which will be streaming on a digital platform The actress says there is huge scope for regional content on the OTT space Talking about the scope for regional content on OTT Shikha told IANS Huge Massive We need more of it now And thanks to technology mentoring our borders and thanks to subtitles we need to see the different content being created from the different parts of our own country Its filled with rich and nuanced content The actress shared that the script and character of Shantit Kranti lured her to sign up for the Marathi series The directors are dear friends Ive done a lot of plays with Sarang Ive been a fan of their work since they began Bhadipa The script and character were fabulous and speaking in Marathi was a challenge for me as a performer How could I pass it up I had to say yes and do it she said Does she plan to explore more in this space Absolutely its the characters that matter at the end of the day Give me a good script fun character great directors and costars Im game Ill explore all of it in any language she said The actress will be seen playing a Yoga practitioner Shantit Kranti is directed by Sarang Sathaye and Paula McGlynn Shantit Kranti will soon be streaming on SonyLIV IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shikha-talsania-theres-massive-scope-for-regional-content-on-ott-149737.html Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/aamir-khan-in-andhra-for-laal-singh-chaddha-shooting-149254.html Kakinada Andhra Pradesh Aug 13 Bollywood star Aamir Khan has arrived in Andhra Pradesh town in East Godavari district for shooting of his upcoming movie Laal Singh Chaddha The actor along with other unit members will visit various locations on Friday and Saturday for the shoot The shooting is scheduled at Amalapuram about 60 km from Kakinada on Friday while the unit will shoot some more scenes at Kakinada beach on Saturday Khan checked into a hotel in Kakinada where tight security arrangements were made The private security personnel did not allow anyone to meet the actor in view of Covid19 pandemic Laal Singh Chaddha stars Kareena Kapoor in the female lead Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya is also playing the role of an army officer This is the first Bollywood film for Naga Chaitanya son of leading Tollywood actor Nagarjuna Being produced by Aamir Khan Productions Viacom18 Studios and Paramount Pictures Laal Singh Chaddha has already completed most of the shooting in Srinagar Ladakh Kargil Chandigarh and other locations Directed by Adavit Chandan the film is adaptation of the 1994 American film Forrest Gump which was based on Winston Grooms 1986 novel of the same name It was in 2018 that Aamir Khan bought the rights of the film and officially launched production in 2019 It was originally scheduled for a release on Christmas 2020 but the shooting was delayed due to Covid19 pandemic It is now likely to hit the screens by the end of 2021 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/aamir-khan-in-andhra-for-laal-singh-chaddha-shooting-149254.html Sat, 14 Aug 2021 00:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rituparna-sengupta-shares-how-she-rediscovered-herself-during-the-pandemic-149376.html By Ahana Bhattacharya Mumbai Aug 14 Actress Rituparna Sengupta has opened up on how the ongoing Covid19 pandemic has helped her rediscover herself Talking about the same Rituparna told IANS It has been a mixed experience for me There are a few good things such as I could spend a lot more time with my family especially children and dedicate more time to my writing The pandemic gave me a chance to rediscover myself It has made us invest a lot more into our relationships parents children and emotions We were moving a bit too fast before this almost like a cyclone Life had become too mechanical the actress explained The best part for me was helping my daughter with studies for her exams shooting dance videos together and teaching her painting I also did stuff like cycling and driving and contributed to a Covid kitchen for people and vaccination for special children she informed Quizzed what is the life lesson she has learnt from the pandemic the actress said That we can be satisfied with very small things in life something which we probably had forgotten Our needs are very basic but we were forgetting that Also we have destroyed nature a lot which has provided us with a home It is our responsibility to preserve it I hope we remember these lessons even after this pandemic is over The National Awardwinning actress mostly known for her contribution to Bangla cinema also opened up on how the film industry and theatre business has been affected amid the pandemic With theatres being closed some films suffered after a few days of release some are still waiting to be released The theatre owners and workers suffered a lot The cinema industry has suffered especially those who get daily wages Overall it is a very sad situation and we are victims of this situation I have tried my best to stand by people as much as I could Im hopeful that this too shall pass she said With theatres being shut a lot of films even big banner ones have released on OTT platforms in recent times Being an actor would it make a difference to Rituparna if her film is released on OTT instead of theatres Theatre has a different charm Im a product of commercial cinema I started at a time when OTT platforms did not even exist We got our popularity from the celluloid I have immense respect for it I would always want films to release in theatres At the same time I want alternative platforms to also flourish the actress replied Rituparna recently shot in Mumbai for Veena Bakshis directorial film Ittar alongside Deepak Tijori and Kabir Lals Antardrishti which is a remake of the Spanish thriller Julias Eyes How different is the experience of shooting in Mumbai from Kolkata The atmosphere is different I feel a little more at home in Kolkata Mumbai is very good productionwise Also the work is done on a bigger scale due to a higher budget Work ethic and style vary with different producers and directors said Rituparna Talking about herself the actress added Im a very flexible actress and adjust myself to different styles of work because Im mostly engrossed into the character Im playing To me the end product matters the most On the work front Rituparna currently features as the host of the television show Rishta on Colors TV Asia Pacific IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rituparna-sengupta-shares-how-she-rediscovered-herself-during-the-pandemic-149376.html Sat, 14 Aug 2021 14:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bellamkonda-sai-sreenivass-biopic-on-nageswara-rao-titled-stuartpuram-donga-148848.html Hyderabad Aug 11 Telugu actor Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas will soon be seen playing the lead in the biopic of Tiger Nageswara Rao The film has been announced with the title Stuartpuram Donga Nageswara Rao was known as the notorious and courageous thief of Stuartpuram in the 1970s The life and times of Nageswara Rao known for his smart way of escape from police and prison too will come alive on the big screen In fact it was one such escape from a Chennai jail that gave him the moniker of Tiger The infamous robber was finally shot dead by the police in 1987 According to the films production team a strong script has been prepared and all the required commercial ingredients are included in the right proportions Vennelakanti Brothers are the writers for the film Since the story is set in the 70s and 80s popular technicians are zeroed in to be part of this highbudget entertainer The film will be directed by KS and produced by Bellamkonda Suresh Melody Brahma Mani Sharma will score the music Shyam K Naidu handles the camera while Thammiraju is the editor and AS Prakash is the art director Meanwhile Bellamkonda is busy wrapping up the shoot of his Bollywood debut He will be seen in the Hindi remake of Telugu film Chatrapathi which is directed by VV Vinayak The shooting of the film is taking place here IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/bellamkonda-sai-sreenivass-biopic-on-nageswara-rao-titled-stuartpuram-donga-148848.html Thu, 12 Aug 2021 16:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/khushi-shah-to-play-lead-role-in-first-ever-gujarati-historical-period-drama-nayika-devi-147014.html New Delhi Aug 5 Actress Khushi Shah is playing the lead role in Gujarati cinemas firstever historical period drama film Nayika Devi The film is about Indias first female warrior named Nayika Devi who was a warrior queen in the 12th century It is the tale of the Chalukya queen of Gujarat who not only ruled Patan for years but also overthrew the great Muhammad Ghori on the battlefield in 1178 The multilingual actress shares how she was roped in for the role of Nayika Devi in the film Khushi told IANS Nayika Devi came as a surprise to me The producer was looking for the right script to work and then they came across Nayika Devi I loved the story when they narrated it Then our producer gave me a surprise that I will be playing the lead role for the movie I gave an audition and was done with a script reading test for the role Looking at which the producer said I am the perfect match for this role considering my personality and I would give my best shot for this movie That is how I landed up in Nayika Devi Khushis coactor Chirag Jani portrays the role of her husband in the film The film has an ensemble cast comprising Rahul Dev Manoj Joshi Binda Rawal Jayesh More Chetan Dahiya Mamata Sonia among others The shooting of the film hasnt started yet However the films teaser was released in July The actress has been preparing for her role taking references from different Indian historical films I have my references from Hollywood Marathi and south cinema as well I have watched Manikarnika and Baahubali many times I have watched all actionpacked movies of the south as well With an experience of 12 years Khushi has predominantly appeared in Gujarati Bhojpuri Rajasthani and south cinema The latest movies to her credit are Affraa Taffri and Nenapideya Her ultimate dream is to work in Bollywood and she expects to get roles post her lead in Nayika Devi Everyone has a dream for Bollywood Hoping I would receive offers from Bollywood post this movie and would surely come Priyanka Chopra is my biggest inspiration in Bollywood Also I am a huge fan and follower of legendary actresses Sridevi and Rekha signed off Khushi IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/khushi-shah-to-play-lead-role-in-first-ever-gujarati-historical-period-drama-nayika-devi-147014.html Thu, 05 Aug 2021 23:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/planet-marathi-ott-to-launch-5-original-web-series-in-august-146464.html Mumbai Aug 3 Planet Marathi OTT has announced a list of five original web series with a powerpacked star cast that will be released in August The five shows that will be streamed on Planet Marathi OTT Originals are Sopa Nasata Kaahi which will be a romantic comedy Hing Pustak Talwar a light comedy about a group of friends Bap Beep Bap an emotional family drama about fatherson relationships Jobless a crime thriller about an accused fraudster struggling to prove his innocence and a fantasy thriller Parees about superstitions and the supernatural Akshay Bardapurkar Founder Planet Marathi said Planet Marathi strives to bring promising content meaningful entertainment for every segment of Marathi audience Our Originals shows have content that is specifically curated for web series audiences The fastpaced meaningful thrilling and gripping storylines backed by superior quality of filmmaking presented by talented actors who are relatable faces is the complete package our shows on Planet Marathi OTT Originals offer Bardapurkar added The entertainment experience is going to be exciting because never before have Marathi fans witnessed a premium treatment to Marathi content The quantum of choice the range of genres and the diversity of content on this platform will only grow in leaps and bounds This is a first for Marathi entertainment industry where an exclusive Marathi OTT platform is producing and streaming original Marathi content Currently Planet Marathi OTT App has a content library of over 1000 hours worth of content It includes films web shows plays music karoake and much more Trailer links of the upcoming five web series Baap Beep Baap httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvALJuPsAXTO8 Hing Pustak Talwar httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvNPP3cXw8wM Soppa Nasata Kaahi httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvxyD2QMjGJuo Jobless httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv2Vg5NFVB2Ys Parees httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvczAWnBOfEg IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/planet-marathi-ott-to-launch-5-original-web-series-in-august-146464.html Wed, 04 Aug 2021 03:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/noted-south-indian-singer-kalyani-menon-passes-away-146173.html Chennai Aug 2 Noted South Indian singer Kalyani Menon passed away at a private hospital in Chennai on Monday at the age of 80 She is survived by her son Rajeev Menon who is a famous film director of South India Kalyani Menon hailing from Kerala and settled in Chennai shot to fame by singing in the movie Dweep directed by Malayalam director Ramu Kariat Since then she was a regular presence in South Indian movies including Tamil Telugu and Malayalam In the nineties she sang several famous songs under the direction of AR Rahman Family members told IANS that her funeral will take place later IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/noted-south-indian-singer-kalyani-menon-passes-away-146173.html Tue, 03 Aug 2021 03:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/adivi-sesh-opens-up-on-what-commercial-success-means-to-him-146031.html By Yashika Mathur Hyderabad Aug 2 Actor Adivi Sesh is neck deep in finishing the shoot of his upcoming bilingual film Major The actor who has so far had a string of commercial successes with Kshanam Evaru and Goodachari feels money matters of any film are important to a certain extent Major is a biographical drama based on life of 2611 martyr Sandeep Unnikrishnan Reports have suggested that the films international rights and satellite rights have been sold at a whooping amount already For me numbers matter as much as it reflecting on how you keep your producers safe Today I exist as an actor because some producer chose to bet on me I think a film begins with the producer and ends with the audience For the audience to see that end product it takes a producer to bet on you Sesh tells IANS Reacting to Majors money game Sesh adds Major is made on large scale and much bigger budget than my previous film I am happy that the sales on which the film is doing is on power if not better even and safeguarding the emotional and financial investment Beyond that the number game doesnt interest me Once he finishes shooting for his this bilingual film he will dive straight into the shooting of Hit 2 post which the much awaited sequel to Goodachari should get rolling The 2018 action thriller Goodachari had made Seshs game stronger Ever since movie buffs have been eager for the sequel to release with some even guessing where does M Gopi Sesh mission goes next While fan theories afloat the internet Sesh who is also the writer for the film and its upcoming sequel does not feel any pressure of writing the story in any kind of hurry Do fan theories about Goodachari 2 affect how you shape up the story Indian audience largely tends to call films either commercial or non commercial I dont know if Goodachari in anyway is a mystery film If you look at Kshanam or Evaru I look those more as mystery and suspence Goodachari for me is like a spy franchise Its sort of like a fun action film So I dont feel any sor of pressure for Goodachari 2 says the actor Major is being made in Telugu and Hindi and will be dubbed in Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/adivi-sesh-opens-up-on-what-commercial-success-means-to-him-146031.html Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjabi-film-jinne-jamme-saare-nikamme-to-release-on-october-22-145032.html New Delhi July 29 Binnu Dhillonstarrer Punjabi family entertainer Jinne Jamme Saare Nikamme is all set to release on October 22 Binnu said As an actor we put our best in every project we associate with However the pandemic made things difficult for all of us but with the Almightys grace Jinne Jamme Saarey Nikamme is ready to hit the screens He added I am sure audiences are going to relate to the story and will shower their blessings The film is a family comedy with a strong social message It is directed by Kenny Chhabra It also stars Jaswinder Bhalla Pukhraj Bhalla and Seema Kaushal among many others The film is written by Naresh Kathooria Director Kenny Chhabra said During the pandemic we all realised the importance of family and relationships Thus our intent was to make this film in a way that it feels like a warm hug its a film that celebrates the importance of parents We hope the audiences will love it Jaswinder tagged the movie a heartwarming story with a special social message IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/punjabi-film-jinne-jamme-saare-nikamme-to-release-on-october-22-145032.html Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/veteran-stage-and-film-actor-kts-padannayil-dead-143326.html Kochi July 22 Hugely popular stage TV and film actor KTS Padannayil passed away on Thursday at a private hospital near here said family sources The hugely popular actor who excelled in comedy roles was 88 years old and was active till recently He passed away due to age related illness Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recalled the actor as one who portrayed the life of a common man on the screen and did it extremely well Starting from the stage more than five decades back Padannayil donned the grease paint in films in 1995 and soon he was a regular in comedy roles and till his last film early this year he acted in around 60 films He was also popular in numerous TV serials and the hall mark of him was when he was not engaged in acting he was often seen sitting in his small stationery shop at Tripunithura near here happily interacting with his customers Padannayils popular films include Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava Swapnalokathe Balabhaskar Nakshathrathilakkam Adyathe Kanmani to name a few The veteran actor is survived by his wife and three sons and a daughter and the last rites would be held on Thursday evening near here IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/veteran-stage-and-film-actor-kts-padannayil-dead-143326.html Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/d-suresh-babu-as-long-as-i-know-pulse-of-audience-i-will-last-in-business-143328.html By Yashika Mathur Hyderabad July 22 Veteran producer D Suresh Babu has been bankrolling films for 57 years now He has seen styles of storytelling change and new waves come and go Reflecting on his journey in the film industry he tells IANS As long as I know the pulse of the audience I will last in this business The day I dont understand the audience I will have to leave and go If I as a producer say that in 1975 I made a hit film and in 1985 I did this then I am done with Can I make a successful in 2021 do I know the audience of 2021 Thats how I keep looking at it and I know this change is good The National Awardwinning filmmaker has produced films such as Kalisundam Raa Eaga Neeku Nene Naaku Nuvvu and Venky Mama over the years He believes that in the evolution of storytelling it is important to be humble and sharp I have seen the change happening because our company is 57 years old We have seen films evolving but there is also a common threat to this whole thing In this evolution you watch what is right you keep your head on your shoulders and then you either stay successful or you will have to leave he says Suresh Babus latest production Narappa released on Tuesday The film starring Venkatesh Daggubati and Priyamani in the lead is a Telugu remake of the Dhanushstarrer Tamil hit Asuran Suresh Babu says that the positive response to the trailer had given them a good idea about how audience would react to the film We knew we are doing a commercially realistic film Generally the Telugu audience likes to see new things Its mostly if they have tried it or not Will they accept a hero like this When we initially released the images there was a lot of positive buzz So we knew that once the trailer comes out they will either say that its too real or they will say that its really good he says The ace producer adds The barometer moved towards it being really good only They were so excited and felt that there was a lot of freshness in the whole thing Because of it being a realistic commercial film it has a certain nuance which makes it a little special D Suresh Babus new film Narappa streams on Amazon Prime Video IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/d-suresh-babu-as-long-as-i-know-pulse-of-audience-i-will-last-in-business-143328.html Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rajamouli-is-guest-speaker-on-big-fms-onward-upward-the-big-morning-show-300th-episode-142734.html Mumbai July 19 Baahubali director SS Rajamouli was the special guest at a session to celebrate Big FMs Onward Upward The Big Morning Show completing 300 episodes Hosted by RJ Simran Kaur Sethi the hourlong session was attended by over 400 employees and witnessed a conversation with Rajamouli He shared his thoughts on many topics including giving India one of its biggest magnum opus franchise Baahubali his vision as a storyteller how the pandemic has affected his journey OTT versus theatrical releases his upcoming ambitious project RRR and more Rajamouli said If we keep aside the health aspect I feel there are so many positive things that we can learn from this halt With this we are getting time to spend with our family to relook at what we are doing and where we want to be I see it as an opportunity to look at life in a new perspective Sharing his love for mythological dramas and storytelling he added Mythology is my favourite genre it is where all my creativity stems from I am not into story creation but into storytelling I dont have the ability to create a story but I know how to present it and bring alive the dramatic moments He said RJs were storytellers too RJs are storytellers too I really admire their spontaneity and the instant creativity that they have I dont have that kind of spontaneity Rajamouli said Sharing his thoughts on the present OTT and theatre scenario the filmmaker said I dont see OTT as a competition to theatre or TV I look at the industry having three different platforms theatre OTT and TV Im in a comfortable space because I base my films more on primary emotions so in a way my work addresses every variety of audiences On what can be expected from his muchawaited next film RRR he said You can expect your moneys worth of entertainment I am confident of the movie because of the story performances especially the emotional sequences in the film I use action in my movies to enhance the drama which is my strength so Im hoping this time too the audiences will have a good time Commenting on touching the 300episode mark Abraham Thomas Chief Executive Officer Reliance Broadcast Network Limited said It has been 300 episodes of remarkable conversations and some thoughtprovoking insights The journey has been a fulfilling one and we hope to further continue it with a renewed passion and vigour We are glad to have ace filmmaker SS Rajamouli to celebrate this feat with us We are grateful that he graced our landmark episode and shared his experience insights and views with our team Archanaa Singh Sr Vice President Human Resources BIG FM added It was truly inspiring to learn about his journey and his passion for filmmaking As we progress forward his words and thoughts will surely further motivate us IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rajamouli-is-guest-speaker-on-big-fms-onward-upward-the-big-morning-show-300th-episode-142734.html Wed, 21 Jul 2021 01:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rajisha-vijayan-joins-cast-of-ravi-tejas-ramarao-on-duty-142780.html Hyderabad July 19 Malayalam actress Rajisha Vijayan has joined the cast of actor Ravi Tejas upcoming film Ramarao on Duty The actress took to Instagram on Monday to share the news Ramarao on Duty will be Ravis 68th film and is directed by Sarath Mandava The film will have two leading ladies and had already announced Divyasha Kaushik earlier as one of its heroines The film will mark Rajishas debut in the Telugu film industry Shooting has commenced for the project On Instagram Rajisha put up a picture of the announcement poster and captioned it Extremely elated to announce my Telugu debut with raviteja2628 garu Directed by sarathmandava sir Ramarao On Duty is a thriller said to be inspired by true incidents The film which is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri will have Sam CS compose music Besides Ravi Rajisha and Divyasha the film also stars Nasser Sr Naresh Pavitra Lokesh Rahul Rama Krishna Eerojullo Sree Madhu Sudan Rao Surekha Vani amongst others Ravis first look in the film was highly appreciated by the fans He was seen in a police uniform standing next to a government police car The actor will also be seen in Ramesh Vermas Khiladi which has just resumed shooting IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rajisha-vijayan-joins-cast-of-ravi-tejas-ramarao-on-duty-142780.html Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tollywood-reboots-telugu-film-industry-jumps-back-into-action-142166.html By Yashika Mathur Hyderabad July 18 Bollywood is still cagey about restarting shooting work despite restrictions easing but the Telugu film industry has jumped back to action with gusto Filmmakers are picking up projects where they left off before lockdown to try and wrap up films for release without delay Big films such as Ghani F3 Lakshya and Major have entered final schedules of shoot in the month of July Producer D Suresh Babu whose film Narappa is now set to release digitally explains how the team planned shoots in a way so that everyone remained safe through the first and second wave When we were shooting before the first wave there was a village five kilometres away from where we were shooting and there was news that two people had got Covid The whole unit left overnight We had about four days left If you see Venky the films hero Venkatesh Daggubati has two looks a bearded one and one without beard Our idea was to finish portions with the bearded getup first and come back But the whole unit was so scared that we cancelled the shoot Suresh Babu tells IANS He adds We waited through the first wave and when normalcy was restored we first shot portions where he had his beard We took a break and then started the parts where he didnt have a beard While we were closing up the second wave was starting and we had bits and pieces to do so with great caution we had to work on that The entire post production was done in the second wave We were scared to go for background scores because those days the cases were on a high Things have now become better but again we dont know when things are going to be back to normal One of the reasons why we decided to release it digitally is because we thought people are going to be safe at home Why not sit and watch it at home Suresh Babu says Talking about priorities Sharath Chandra coproducer of the Adivi Seshstarrer Major says The top priority of any person is to finish the film because there is a lot of dependency on actors People have to move out of projects and do new projects So I think the primary focus is to finish it Release is something that will happen once theatres open Of course everyone wants to release their films when there is a safe environment Actors have multiple film commitments and sometimes it is difficult to give away long dates or continuous hours of shoot to one film In such a case director Ramesh Verma who is directing Ravi Tejas next Khiladi says they make do with whichever artiste is present for shooting and let editing take care of the rest We want to finish our shooting before the third wave All films shooting have started now We want to finish films as early as possible If we have one actor available we shoot with that actor and when the other actor is available we shoot him Then we combine the scenes in editing rooms To finish the schedule in this pandemic we are planning things in a different way says Ramesh who recently announced the sequel to his film Rakshasudu Actress Shruti Haasan who will soon head to Hyderabad for the shooting of her next Telugu project Salaar reveals that she sped up her work at the beginning of the pandemic last year itself I have been like that since Covid started I am a producers daughter but I never acted like a producers daughter before and it was really during the pandemic that I was like chalo chalo sunset se pehle yeh shot khatam kar dete hain come on lets wrap up this shot before sunset I just want to finish work and move on to the next thing I want people to see my work I have always valued my work but this phase has doubled that up in me Weve started realising the value of work and the things we took for granted like being on sets and having a film release on time she sums up IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tollywood-reboots-telugu-film-industry-jumps-back-into-action-142166.html Mon, 19 Jul 2021 03:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/avika-gor-starts-shooting-for-telugu-film-amaran-in-the-city-chapter-1-141445.html Hyderabad July 15 Actress Avika Gor has started to shoot for the Telugu film Amaran In The City Chapter 1 with actor Aadi Sai Kumar I am glad to be shooting and its a lovely story I play the character of a journalist student who is a changemaker I loved the script when it was narrated to me and it was an instant yes for me Avika said The actress plays a journalist student in the film She added We have gone through a lot in the last few months and I am just grateful to be getting to do what I love doing Its a blessed life Lets not take the foot off the pedal and take accountability We have to get vaccinated whenever we can and follow all the protocols Stay safe and stay healthy IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/avika-gor-starts-shooting-for-telugu-film-amaran-in-the-city-chapter-1-141445.html Fri, 16 Jul 2021 12:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shruti-haasan-i-have-been-in-therapy-when-i-was-younger-141320.html By Yashika Mathur Chennai July 15 Actress Shruti Haasan has often spoken about the need to look after mental health especially in the time of the pandemic Stressing on the need for professional guidance in such cases the actress says she has been in therapy when she was younger and yet being a part of an industry that can frequently be high on the stress factor she still feels inadequate on many days Shruti feels it is important to be aware if someone needs help over mental health and not brush the issue under the carpet with an I am fine attitude Mental health is really simple and really complex at the same time I always use this example that if you have a stomach ache you will have ajwain or yogurt and avoid spicy stuff on the first day On the second day you will say ok let me take medicine but on the third day when you are still in pain you will go to the doctor and seek help At that point no one in your family says hum hai tum doctor ke paas kyun ja rahe ho we are here why would you need a doctor she says while speaking to IANS I see that as the whole problem because of how the fam jam scene is in India Its like you have your cousins your friends why cant you talk to me I understand the sentiment but when it comes to mental health the worst attitude you can have is chin up or I am fine she adds The actress also highlights that many people are not even aware of the help they need The cracks start happening and usually I see people have what I call mild breakdowns Usually people dont even realise what they are going through she says The feeling of inadequacy can be so overwhelming and mind you I was a psychology student and dropped out but continued studying psychology I have friends who have therapists I have been in therapy when I was younger and still when it comes to managing my emotions and sensitivity in an industry that is very heightened in every sense be it stress or creativity I felt inadequate on many days the actress points out It took me a while to say I just need a bit of metime Its not an easy thing but me having this opportunity to speak about and somebody reading this that is how the change spreads she says Shruti has been spending lockdown working on her music and by the look of her social media posts doing whatever makes her happy The actress says that her life changed when she acknowledged the need to seek help I must say that I have always spoken about mental health This is something that when I acknowledged my life changed Acknowledging things about myself and getting the help I needed without feeling imperfect inadequate or judged Mostly there is societys judgement and stigma around But when the pandemic hit everyone started talking about it because it had to be discussed People were feeling a sense of loss loss of financial security love and control she says The actress sees a positive change all around now I believe people world over are a lot more aware and especially in India people are a lot more speaking about it I genuinely believe that mental health awareness has come to the forefront There are so many avenues for people to understand that you can get help online because of the distance People know how to use technology be it through zoom calls or skype calls I was always doing therapy long distance because my therapist was based out of London So I always knew that it is possible once you have made that initial connection says the actress IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shruti-haasan-i-have-been-in-therapy-when-i-was-younger-141320.html Thu, 15 Jul 2021 23:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/amala-paul-working-on-separating-private-life-from-work-life-140860.html Tijuana Lizeth Morales left of Honduras and her son Alex Cortillo right get a hug from Erika Valladares Ponce center as they wait to cross into the United States to begin the asylum process Monday July 5 2021 in Tijuana Mexico Dozens of people are allowed into the US twice a day at a San Diego border crossing part of a system that the Biden administration cobbled together to start opening back up the asylum system in the US Immigration advocates have been tasked with choosing which migrants can apply for a limited number of slots to claim humanitarian protection PTI By Yashika Mathur Kochi July 14 Actress Amala Paul started her acting career at 17 Ever since she has proved her mettle in Tamil and Malayalam films Nearly 12 years into the profession as she gears up for the release of her Telugu web series Kudi Yedamaithe she reflects back on her journey and feels it is about time she separated her personal and professional lives I am what I am I came into the industry when I was 17 and whatever I have gone through personally reflected in my work and vice versa I cannot take one out of the other or maybe I didnt know the art of separating the two I can say that about myself until 2019 she tells IANS Amala continues But 2020 has been a very enlightening year for me When I was going through my fathers death in a very conscious way it was a very introspective phase for me I had this realisation that I felt very naked I felt like an open book I had this realisation that I dont have anything as my own as my private life and everything was out there I felt like my life has been misinterpreted beyond anything I could have done Having spent over a decade in the film industry Amala who was earlier married to director AL Vijay has learnt how to deal with the constant interest people have in her personal life When I look back I do feel bad about it but I also have the wisdom to understand that I dont have any control over these things and when I dont have control over these things I can just gracefully move ahead in life I also understand that this is part and parcel of this job and there is a social responsibility that I have Its not just me that is how some things are the way it is she says I realised I have a choice I didnt know about earlier Now I am working on separating my private life from my work life That is the art that I am practicing and I really want to Before I never felt it and I was quite open about what was happening in my life Now I realise that may be the spirit in which I was sharing that or my intention was not received as it was she adds Everyone is in different stages of their lives and I was hoping that they can understand how I am perceiving it I have reached that point in my life where I am comfortable not sharing so much says the actress who has also shot for a Hindi web series but is awaiting its release Amala will be seen in the Telugu series Kudi Yedamaithe in which she plays the role of a cop named Durga The actress says she has played the character effortlessly as opposed to being very harsh on herself like in earlier times An interesting thing about this project for me is that usually I have a tendency to overprepare I experiment too much with my roles and that has been draining me So with this character I have been thinking how I can make this character effortless she says During last years lockdown a lot of introspection happened I just wanted to intuitively follow the artiste in me I knew Durga and there were many script reading sessions I knew her job her economical condition I knew I was going to meet her I just wanted to organically meet the character without creating it in my head and it turned out to be beautiful says the actress about her role in the Aha original series IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/amala-paul-working-on-separating-private-life-from-work-life-140860.html Wed, 14 Jul 2021 11:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sudheer-babus-next-with-harsha-vardhan-140565.html Hyderabad July 12 Telugu star Sudheer Babu announced his new film on Monday which will be directed by actor and writer Harsha Vardhan Sudheer announced his new film on Instagram writing Sudheer15 SVCLLP ProdNo5 is in talented hands of HarshaVardhan This is going to be a challenging journey for me and the team Safe to say that its something that I havent tried yet NarayanDasNarang PuskurRamMohanRoa Details related to the film are still under wraps Talking about his other works the actors upcoming film is Sri Devi Soda Centre directed by Karuna Kumar The film also stars actress Anandhi Last year Sudhir was seen in the Nanistarrer V which was released globally on OTT Sudhir had an action avatar as a rugged cop in the film which received mixed response IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sudheer-babus-next-with-harsha-vardhan-140565.html Tue, 13 Jul 2021 01:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ravi-teja-unveils-his-first-look-in-ramarao-on-duty-140569.html Hyderabad July 12 Telugu star Ravi Teja on Monday released his first look in the upcoming film Ramarao On Duty Earlier two prelooks were released from the film which is Ravis 68th film However this is the first time that Ravis character has been shown Ravi took to Instagram to reveal his look and captioned it as Heres the first look ramaraoonduty The film is directed by Sarath Mandava and the shoot has commenced in Hyderabad Ravi has started shooting with actress Divyansha Koushik Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuti the films music is by Sam CS while Sathyan Sooryan ISC cranks the camera The film also features Nasser Sr Naresh Pavitra Lokesh Rahul Rama Krishna Eerojullo Sree Madhu Sudan Rao Surekha Vani IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ravi-teja-unveils-his-first-look-in-ramarao-on-duty-140569.html Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/akhil-akkineni-starts-shooting-for-agent-140596.html Hyderabad July 12 Telugu actor Akhil Akkineni kickstarted the shoot of his upcoming spythriller film Agent here on Monday The actor who has built a ripped body for this role also posted the poster of the film on his Instagram He captioned the poster as 365 days back I was challenged by SurenderReddy to transform myself mentally and physically Sir the fire you have ignited in me will burn furiously through out this film I promise you that Agent is Akhils first collaboration with director Surendar Reddy Newcomer Sakshi Vaidya has been roped in to play the leading lady in the film The film is written by Vakkantham Vamsi and produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under AK Entertainments and Surender 2 Cinema IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/akhil-akkineni-starts-shooting-for-agent-140596.html Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/lakshmi-manchu-gets-inked-for-daughter-nirvana-140611.html Hyderabad July 12 Actress Lakshmi Manchu who is currently in the US with her family recently got inked for her daughter Nirvana The actress who calls her sevenyearold daughter Apple has got a small apple designed on her left shoulder and a small heart on her wrist The actress says that she has always been fond of tattoos Ive always been fascinated with tattoos I have quite a few which I hide very beautifully Being in America always excites me to get inked again I havent done this in a few years but I thought it was perfect to get a tattoo of my darling baby apple Because I often miss her when Im in shoots or when I travel and its nice to have an ink with her reference so I can turn around and kiss it kiss my shoulder everytime I think of her says Lakshmi She adds It is not something that I come up with I have 10 things I wanna do and and then I show up there and then I just let my intuition take me to which tattoo I want to get so I got two little ones and here is a sneak peak of it Lakshmi tells IANS The actress has been giving a glimpse of her vacation to her followers through her Instagram account IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/lakshmi-manchu-gets-inked-for-daughter-nirvana-140611.html Tue, 13 Jul 2021 07:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/saad-the-new-ghatak-of-bengali-cinema-140084.html By Anwesha Bhaumik Kolkata July 10 Abdullah Mohammed Saad is billed as the new enfant terrible of Bengali cinema whose films can leave viewers unsettled emotionally and madly appreciative in adulation He resembles the great Ritwick Ghatak whose Partition themed films would make Bengalis across generations cry and weep even react violently and leave all with deeply unsettling questions Saads Rehana Maryam Noor a 107minutes exploration of moral dilemma and a womans emotional turmoil received huge ovation at 74th Cannes Film Festival on July 7 Legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve described the film as fantastic A French lady on the streets recognised lead actress Ajmeri Haque Badhon despite her Covid19 face mask and asked her if she was Rehana Badhon 34 said she wept at the recognition that the French only bestow on quality cinema Rehana Maryam Noor is marked by Saads directorial style that one commentator says grips like steel Lead actress Azmeri Haque Badhon impresses but unsettles viewers as a lady whose pursuit of justice threatens to destroy her and those around her Writerdirector Saad who achieved festival traction with his 2016 debut Live From Dhaka works out an unique visual narrative that pulls all into Rehanas world and leaves us ever curious to understand her psyche and the turn of events Bangladesh has been rocked by recent cases of highly publicised sexual assaults by men in power on women who can barely resist The mysterious death of a business tycoons girlfriend and the assault on a leading actress Pori Moni in the Savar Boat Club have brought to the fore a barely concealed Bangladesh reality despite tall claims of gender empowerment women remain very vulnerable in the country a strong longruling woman Prime Minister notwithstanding And it is not just sexual assault and exploitation that women in Bangladesh face Even a strong dignified and gracious lady minister like Tarana Halim is suddenly thrown out of political reckoning for taking on a hugely corrupt business tycoon with close links to the corridors of power Halim an award winning actress in her youth and later a top lawyer has been in Awami League since she was a student highly committed to the values of the Liberation War and the cause of a secular Bangladesh But the fundamentalist tycoon who threatened to finish her career had the last laugh when she was denied a party ticket in the 2019 parliament polls Another story waiting to be turned into film perhaps Tarana Halims predicament and Badhon as Rehana seem to connect flawlessly across the social canvas of a nation literally bloodied and raped at birth by a brutal Pakistan Army Bangladeshs MeToo pioneer Monira Sultana Popy who is fighting her bank bosses for sexual misconduct says most Bangladesh women would naturally connect to Badhon as Rehana Most of us have suffered such predicament The film is a slap on the nations conscience Monira told IANS The question raised by director Saad is deeper how an economic turnaround alone can turn Bangladesh into Sonar Bangla Golden Bengal if its women are so insecure and vulnerable Saads Rehana Maryam Noor works as an assistant professor at a medical college A woman of firm moral convictions she is seen early on invigilating an exam and expelling one young woman for cheating Rehanas male boss Dr Arefin Kazi Sami Hassan pleads leniency but another female student Annie Afia Tabassum Borno confides to Rehana that Arefin has sexually harassed her Annie doesnt want her complaint made public so Rehana decides to blow the whistle on Arefin presenting herself as the one targeted This brings Rehana into conflict with the colleges female principal who  though initially sympathetic  makes it clear that her prime concern is the institutions reputation Meanwhile widowed mother Rehana deals with onerous domestic pressures  not least from a feckless brother  and balances work with the care of her young daughter Emu Afia Jahin Jaima whose difficulties at school tellingly mirror her mothers Audaciously Saad sets the entire drama in one overall location  the offices corridors and other areas of the college Visually this makes a feeling of both claustrophobia and disorientation The sense of oppression is exacerbated by Tuhin Tamijuls use of blue filters and a colour scheme that generally limits costumes to deep shades of blue and red with one instance of yellow that explodes early on like a panic alarm The camerawork focussed tight on the characters and Saads own editing adds further urgency Generally short scenes often end very abruptly the narrative moves jerkily ahead with advances in time often indicated primarily by changes of costume The film derives a magnetic continuity and an unsettling range of dynamics from Badhons performance Rehana is sometimes sullenly incommunicative sometimes coolly determinedly in control before brief shocking eruptions  building a character who can seem by turns opaque admirable and yet disturbing in the intensity even violence of her moral rigour says a commentary on the film While the film raises questions of truth and the difficulty of establishing it  especially within the entrenched system of an institution Rehana herself comes under the moral microscope in terms of her conflicted relations with her students and with Emu The chain of scenes in which this loving and committed mother engages with her lively intelligent child a sparky winning and eventually troubling performance by young Afia Jahin Jaima culminates in a closing moment that shows how the cycle of rage perpetuates itself even when fuelled by noble social convictions Rehana is the dark side of the moon that Bangladesh now is bright and young economically growing faster than most but with deep blots on her soul and her conscience left behind by corruption nepotism and mistreatment of women IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/saad-the-new-ghatak-of-bengali-cinema-140084.html Sun, 11 Jul 2021 02:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/baahubali-the-beginning-turns-6-cast-celebrates-milestone-hit-140147.html Hyderabad July 10 The team of Baahubali took to social media on Saturday to celebrate the blockbuster franchise as the first film of the series Baahubali The Beginning completed six years of release Lead actors Prabhas Rana Daggubati Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah Bhatia posted on Instagram to mark the occasion Prabhas who played dual roles as the protagonists in the two parts posted a still of the multi lingual film that broke several records Along with the image on Instagram Stories he wrote 6 years of Baahubali Rana Daggubati who played the antagonist Bhallaldeva also posted an image of his character on Instagram Stories and wrote the same caption Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah Bhatia reposted Prabhass post Baahubali released in two parts The first Baahubali The Beginning released in 2015 on July 10 and its sequel Baahubali 2 The Conclusion released on April 28 2017 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/baahubali-the-beginning-turns-6-cast-celebrates-milestone-hit-140147.html Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shooting-of-naga-shauryas-lakshya-climax-begins-140152.html Hyderabad July 10 The team of actor Naga Shauryas upcoming Telugu sports film Lakshya started shooting a crucial climax scene here on Saturday The actor took to Instagram to share a video from the sets Lakshya is said to be Indias first film based on the sport of ancient archery It all started two years back and today we have come to Denouement The journey has been incredible one Shaurya captioned his post According to sources close to the production a crucial climax sequence is currently being shot in Hyderabad Alongside Naga Shaurya Jagapathi Babu and few other actors are participating in the shoot Directed by Dheerendra Santhossh Jagarlapudi Lakshya is Shauryas 20th film and also stars actress Ketki Sharma Ace actor Jagapathi Babu will be seen playing a crucial role in the film Presented by Sonali Narang the film is produced by Narayana Das K Narang Puskur Ram Mohan Rao and Sharrath Marar IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shooting-of-naga-shauryas-lakshya-climax-begins-140152.html Sun, 11 Jul 2021 11:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-sends-a-rocking-gift-to-composer-devi-sri-prasad-139775.html Hyderabad July 8 Music composer Devi Sri Prasad was in for a surprise when he received a gift from Telugu star Allu Arjun Prasad took to Twitter on Thursday to share a beautiful wall sign with his initials carved in it which Arjun gifted Devi Sri Prasad who is composing music for Arjuns upcoming film Pushpa uploaded a video of unwrapping the gift He captioned it as A SURPRISE ROCKSTAR Gift from the ICON STAR alluarjun Thank you so much my dearest Brother Bunny boy What a Lovely Surprise Totally unexpected Daaaamn Sweet of U PUSHPA Arjun has resumed shooting for Pushpa and will shoot for 30 days here IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-sends-a-rocking-gift-to-composer-devi-sri-prasad-139775.html Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/kgf-chapter-2-to-have-a-new-release-date-139312.html Mumbai July 6 The multilingual film KGF Chapter 2 will have a new release date Raveena Tandon a cast member of the film announced on Instagram on Tuesday The film starring Kannada star Yash was earlier scheduled to release on July 16 The film is a sequel to the 2018 blockbuster KGF Chapter 1 Raveena uploaded the image of a warrior figurine with a message written on it The message read The monster will only arrive when the Hall is filled with gangsters His new arrival date will be announced soon KGF Chapter 2 The actress captioned the image as Witness the magnum opus come to life soon The film which is directed by Prashanth Neel will release in Hindi Kannada Tamil Telugu and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/kgf-chapter-2-to-have-a-new-release-date-139312.html Thu, 08 Jul 2021 11:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/pakkhi-hegde-excited-about-her-first-multilingual-film-manishankar-139378.html Mumbai July 6 Actress Pakkhi Hegde has predominantly worked in Bhojpuri and Marathi films and has shared screen space with Amitabh Bachchan Manoj Tiwari Sachin Khedekar and Mahesh Manjrekar among others She is now excited about her new South Indian multilingual film Manishankar Shooting of the film started on Tuesday Im very excited about Manishankar where Im playing the titular character of Mani This project gives me an opportunity to explore the undiscovered side of myself Ive played a girl next door in a few films but in this film I will be doing some hardcore action scenes with highvoltage drama This excites me more as they are my favourite genres For me it is important to play a substantial role in every movie If the script and the character is impactful I wouldnt mind playing an 18yearold girl or a 60yearold woman she said The film is directed by G Venkata Krishnan GVK and produced by K Siva Shankar Rao It will release in Kannada Tamil Telugu and Hindi IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/pakkhi-hegde-excited-about-her-first-multilingual-film-manishankar-139378.html Thu, 08 Jul 2021 15:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-resumes-pushpa-shoot-139173.html Hyderabad July 6 Telugu star Allu Arjun has resumed shooting for his upcoming biggie Pushpa Shoot of the film was stalled owing to lockdown and the crew will now follow a 30day schedule here Pushpa is an actionpacked story that has moments that tug at the heart and filming it has been a joyride Were very happy to restart the shooting and we hope to wrap it up in time to present it to the audience We witnessed incredible excitement for Introduction To Pushpa Raj and so we aim to surpass the expectations that have been created We would love to meet the viewers in cinemas soon through Pushpa said producers Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar in a joint statement The film revolves around the red sanders heist in the hills of Andhra Pradesh Actress Rashmika Mandanna will be seen alongside Arjun for the first time IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-resumes-pushpa-shoot-139173.html Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/fahadh-faasil-releases-trailer-of-malik-139209.html Kochi July 6 Actor Fahadh Faasil on Tuesday released the trailer of his upcoming film the Malayalam crime drama Malik Directed by Mahesh Narayanan the film features Fahadh with Nimisha Sajayan Joju George Vinay Fort Dileesh Pothan Jalaja Salim Kumar Indrans Sanal Aman Dinesh Prabhakar Divya Prabha and Parvathy Krishna in pivotal roles Collaborating with a brilliant director such as Mahesh sir is always a pleasure The storyline of Malik is truly very special to me and we have put our heart and soul into making this film Im sure our viewers will also feel that after watching the amazing trailer I hope that viewers across the world share their love and appreciation for this film too Fahadh says The film is about Sulaiman Malik a leader who goes an extra mile to help the people of his community and provides them support against corrupt forces shielding them from greedy agenda of encroaching land illegally Actress Nimisha Sajayan shared Weve all been excited about this film and now with it will finally premiere on a global streaming service like Amazon Prime Video I couldnt be happier The film has a very unconventional and unique narrative that spans different time periods which was quite challenging for me to perform I cant wait to see how fans react to this masterpiece that Mahesh Sir has beautifully helmed Malik will stream on Amazon Prime Video on July 15 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/fahadh-faasil-releases-trailer-of-malik-139209.html Wed, 07 Jul 2021 23:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sharad-kelkar-amruta-khanvilkar-tejaswini-pandit-and-others-in-planet-marathi-anthem-saluting-marathi-language-139000.html Mumbai July 6 The launch of Planet Marathi OTT has turned the pages of history in Marathi entertainment Being the firstever Marathi OTT platform to stream exclusive Marathi content for the world Planet Marathi has become a torch bearer for Marathi language Ahead of the platforms launch Planet Marathi has launched an anthem saluting the pride of Marathi language   The song features prominent Marathi faces from Marathi film and television fraternity From leading actors and actresses to directors and producers the Planet Marathi Anthem is sung with insurmountable pride by every Marathi artiste Vikram Gokhale Sachin Pilgaonkar Sharad Kelkar Amruta Khanvilkar Sonalee Kulkarni Siddharth Jadhav Tejaswini Pandit Akshay Bardapurkar Pushkar Shrotri Subodh Bhave Mrunmayee Deshpande Priya Bapat Mrinal Kulkarni Prajakta Mali Sanjay Jadhav Abhijit Panse Prasad Oak Jitendra Joshi Adhinath Kothare Urmila Kanetkar Sonali Khare Bhargavi Chirmule Parna Pethe Smita Tambe Gayatri Datar Abhijeet Khandkekar Siddharth Menon Bhagyashree Milind Neha Shitole Deepti Devi Sandeep Pathak Nikhil Chavan Tejas Barve Surbhi Hande Suvrat Joshi and Shivani Baokar are a part of the Planet Marathi Anthem   Directed by Pushkar Shrotri and composed by Kaushal Inamdar this invigorating song is penned by lyricist Sameer Samant Mithilesh Patankar and Amit Padhye have arranged the musical treat Swapnil Bandodkar Adarsh Shinde Yogita Godbole and Vaishali Made have crooned this prideinvoking song with a backing from Suzanne Dmello and Leon Dsouza   Actor Sharad Kelkar well appreciated for the recent release of The Family Man shared his thoughts on being a part of this anthem He said Today the Marathi industry is looked upon as a regional entertainment industry whereas we are more than the language We are part of a legacy that is centuries old The planet Marathi Anthem truly honours that legacy and so does this platform   Actress Amruta Khanvilkar commented Being a part of Planet Marathi Anthem was like being a part of Marathi history culture pride and heritage It was an amazing experience to be sharing the screen with almost every Marathi superstar Planet Marathi has taken a bold and revolutionary step towards strengthening the industry and binding us together This song signifies that spirit of togetherness Also talking about Akshay he comes with a strong vision and I trust what he steps into   Actress Tejaswani Pandit who is creating a buzz for the web series Samantar 2 said It is so exciting to be a part of this movement that Planet Marathi OTT has started The movement of digital transformation in Marathi entertainment is marked by this anthem that speaks about the unified force that the Marathi entertainment industry is I am so overwhelmed to be a part of this one big family that is steering the industry towards a better future   The visionary leader and CMD of Planet Marathi Akshay Bardapurkar is beyond ecstatic to announce the launch of this anthem He says Planet Marathi has always been on an endeavour to raise the bar for the Marathi language entertainment art and talent With the launch of our Planet Marathi OTT platform we have redefined Marathi entertainment for the world The new wave in Marathi has already begun it is only right to coronate this landmark moment with an anthem that invokes the same pride in every Maharashtrian heart I am grateful that every prominent face of the Marathi entertainment industry has proactively joined this movement This industry has time and again demonstrated that we are one big family that steers the industry towards a glorious future This anthem will surely inspire the audiences with the same comradery   The highoctane entertainer Planet Marathi OTT powered by Vistas Media Capital promises a new wave of digital entertainment for the Marathi audience The eccentric platform with a fresh new identity will be launched with the release of first ever Marathi TVOD film June The trifold launch on June 30th 2021 will mark the beginning of Planet Marathi OTTs revolutionary journey   Link to the song httpswwwyoutubecomwatchvuX00Uz4gEEY IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sharad-kelkar-amruta-khanvilkar-tejaswini-pandit-and-others-in-planet-marathi-anthem-saluting-marathi-language-139000.html Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ss-rajamouli-complains-of-poor-facilities-at-delhi-airport-138336.html New Delhi July 2 Telugu filmmaker SS Rajamouli who is currently shooting for his multilingual film RRR tweeted complaint about the state of affairs at Delhi airport The filmmaker landed in the Capital on Friday and wasnt pleased to see lack of facilities He tweeted Dear DelhiAirport arrived at 1am by lufthanasa flight Forms were given to fill for the RT PcR test All the passenges are sitting on the floors or propping against the walls to fill the forms Not a pretty sight Providing tables is a simple service He further wrote And surprised to find so many stray dogs in the hangar outside the exit gate Again not a great first impression of India for the foreigners Please look into it Thank you The official Twitter handle of Delhi International airport replied to Rajamoulis tweet Dear Mr Rajamouli thank you for your valuable feedback and this provides us the opportunity for improvement We have desks at the designated areas for RTPCRrelated purposes however increased number of desks and visibility at other locations will improve experience on arrival and our team is looking into this on an urgent basis Rajamoulis RRR stars Ram Charan JR NTR Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn Ahooting for the film resumed recently IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ss-rajamouli-complains-of-poor-facilities-at-delhi-airport-138336.html Sat, 03 Jul 2021 12:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/jassi-gill-joins-cast-of-punjabi-rom-com-fuffad-ji-138424.html New Delhi July 3 Actorsinger Jassi Gill has joined the cast of the upcoming Punjabi romcom film Fuffad Ji This film is a fantastic concoction of comedy and romance and I feel absolutely elated to be a part of it in some way Films like these always bring joy to the audiences and can be watched anytime by anyone The quality makes them timeless and memorable Jassi said The film costars Binnu Dhillon Gurnam Bullar Sidhika Sharma Jasmin Bajwa and Annu Chaudhary Fuffad Ji banks on a series of comedy of errors in an attempt to set up wholesome family entertainment Shooting commenced on June 16 in Punjab and the film is slated to release soon The film is written by Raju Verma and directed by Pankaj Batra We are excited to associate with the team Fuffad Ji is a heartwarming story with a special social message I am confident that the audience will like the film said Shariq Patel CBO Zee Studios which has produced the film with K Kumar Studios IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/jassi-gill-joins-cast-of-punjabi-rom-com-fuffad-ji-138424.html Sat, 03 Jul 2021 17:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/film-june-on-planet-marathi-ott-acclaimed-for-breaking-stereotypes-138462.html Mumbai July 3 On June 30 2021 Indias firstever Marathi OTT platform came alive with their firstever TVOD feature presentation June A pathbreaking entertainment platform marked its beginning with a film that had amassed global recognition already With the lineup of amazing artistes and the creative team that birthed June it was essentially a sensation even before its release Nevertheless the film has surpassed expectations with affluent filmmaking passionate performances and sensible writing The film June is an emotionally transforming journey of two souls who seek solace in each other The film was successful in touching the audience with the display of raw emotions Gently opening layer after layer inside the complex psyche of someone who has experienced loss trauma or pain Nehha PendseBayas and Siddharth Menon have given exemplary performances The film narrates a deep yet beautiful message about healing Kiran Karmarkar Resham Shrivardhan Jitendra Joshi and Nilesh Diwekar have significant roles in shaping the films story Suhrud Godboles debut direction has certainly raised the bar for Marathi filmmakers with Vaibhav Khisti adding his spark in the genre The story penned by Nikhil Mahajan has a steady buildup that eventually unravels into a meaningful takeaway Writer Nikhil Mahajan reveals his take on Junes success saying It is a moment of great pride for me and our entire team of June We are the first Marathi film to release on Planet Marathi OTT This platform is creating history by truly reinventing the way Marathi content is viewed I am truly touched to have an extra special fringe to my production and screenplay with Planet Marathi OTT For me June has been a project birthed from passion In todays highly connected times when people are emotionally disconnected this tale of complex emotions loss grief hope and eventually of healing had to be told I am glad this story found an amazing team of artistes creators and distributors With critical acclaim from legendary film critics like Komal Nahta Joginder Tuteja Anupama Chopras Film Companion and Vinayak Chakravorty of IANS June is making more heads turn each day June has been selected under the category of Indian Panorama for the 51st International Film Festival Of India The film has already shined in the Pune Film Festival Kerala Film Festival and New York Film Festival as well Nehha Pendse Bayas and Siddharth Menon were nominated in the Best Performance category where Siddharth Menon has won the award Nehha who is also the coproducer in the film expresses her excitement about Junes success She commented June was an experience of selfdiscovery for me I could unravel these complex emotions onscreen with the help of Nikhil Suhrud and Vaibhav Siddharth greatly complimented me on this journey This authenticity and passion really connected with the audience I am really happy that viewers have accepted our performances with open arms Planet Marathi OTT has truly given justice to the film by giving it a global theatrical release but even better digitally We couldnt have had a better platform Enthralled with the reviews and amazing response of viewers actor Siddharth Menon says There are some stories that purely transcend and June was one of them The story of June is the hero here we are merely tools of communicating this message to the audience We are glad that creative efforts by team June and Planet Marathi OTTs platform could narrate this important story to a global audience The responses are overwhelming and it is surely a pat on the back when the audience the biggest critic responds to the film with so much love Planet Marathi OTT has launched with June as its first feature film It enabled the ticket window on Marathi OTT film release where viewers could buy a ticket for the film even if they are not subscribed Singaporebased media capital company Vistas Media Capital has invested in Planet Marathi for Planet Marathi OTT to enable this and many more such innovations on the platform Akshay Bardapurkar CMD Planet Marathi says June is a film close to my heart since it is set against the backdrop of Aurangabad a picturesque town with many stories bustling in its heart My close friend Nikhil Mahajan has written this exemplary tale I was sure that I wanted to be a part of Junes success the moment I heard about it Vaibhav Suhrud Nehha Siddharth and the team have made the movie an experience for a lifetime We are glad to be a part of Junes success and it is gratifying to see that the world can now experience the firstdayfirstshow premiere of a Marathi movie on Planet Marathi OTT IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/film-june-on-planet-marathi-ott-acclaimed-for-breaking-stereotypes-138462.html Sat, 03 Jul 2021 20:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/raashii-khanna-starts-last-schedule-of-andhadhun-malayalam-remake-bhramam-137717.html Kochi June 30 Actress Raashii Khanna has headed off to Pondicherry to shoot for the last schedule of the Malayalam film Bhraman The film a Malayalam remake of the Hindi film Andhadhun stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead Shooting for Bhramam has been an incredible journey The experience of being directed by Ravi K Chandran and working alongside Prithviraj has been amazing Im glad were on our way to wrap up the shooting despite the challenges of the time Its going to be exciting to see the audience in theatres Raashi told IANS Ive been fortunate to have such extraordinary work come my way Were all being as careful as its possible to be Im grateful that Ive been able to prioritise health safety and shooting for projects she said about shooting amid the pandemic Raashii also has Tughlaq Durbar Aranmanai 3 Methavi Thank You and Raj and DKs series Sunny starring Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi coming up IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/raashii-khanna-starts-last-schedule-of-andhadhun-malayalam-remake-bhramam-137717.html Thu, 01 Jul 2021 09:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tamannaah-bhatia-my-idea-is-to-not-let-image-take-over-work-i-want-to-do-137469.html Mumbai June 30 Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has been acting for 16 years now She has won a large fan base as one of the top glam queens of the South and has also impressed as an actress of substance with select roles She feels her idea is to not let any particular image dictate the kind of work she wants to do Tamannah made her acting debut in 2005 at the age of 15 with the Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra The same year she made her Telugu debut with Sri and the following year she made her Tamil debut with Kedi I have evolved as a person and at every different point of time I have continuously worked so for me most of my life is divided into the films I have worked on I enjoy it For me it is as new as it was on the first day Tamannaah told IANS She feels the process of breaking an image has become challenging now In fact it is a lot more challenging now because I feel like there is a constant need of unlearning and you are making something that has already been created in terms of an image and moving forward my idea is to not let an image take over the kind of work I want to do I want the work to kind of precede that she said Tamannah who was recently seen in the webseries November Story on Disney Hotstar VIP is now gearing up for the Telugu remake of the Hindi thriller Andhadhun The Telugu version is directed by Merlapaka Gandhi IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tamannaah-bhatia-my-idea-is-to-not-let-image-take-over-work-i-want-to-do-137469.html Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ayesha-sulthana-mulls-film-on-her-recent-run-in-with-law-136931.html Kochi June 28 Lakshadweep film personality Ayesha Sulthana who has been in news ever since her controversial remark on a local TV channel and the subsequent legal travails plans to put it all up on celluloid This was disclosed by Sulthana here after returning from the island after she was questioned by the Kavaratti police for three days I do not think that there was anything wrong I did and I had the full faith in the judiciary Now that I have undergone this I think all this can become part of a film that I am planning said the actress soon after her return It all began when a complaint was registered by Lakshadweeps BJP unit president Abdul Khader against Sulthana as she had in a TV channel debate here on June 7 said that the Centre used biological weapons for the spread of Covid in Lakshadweep which according to the complainant was antinational She had immediately apologised for her statement while taking part in the TV debate but the island police decided to go forward with the complaint The Kavaratti police registered a case against her with non bailable charges sedition and had asked to appear before the police on June 20 The notice that was served on Sulthana by Sub Inspector Ameer Bin Mohammed contained charges under 124 A and 153 B of the CrPC both of which were nonbailable offences Kerala High Court had granted her interim bail and directed the police in case she was needed to be arrested she should be given bail immediately She reached the island and presented her before the police and was questioned for three days The High Court also accepted her anticipatory bail plea during this time Incidentally following the move by Khader several BJP leaders and workers in the island resigned from the party Sulthana hails from Chelath Island in Lakshadweep and is based here Besides being a model she has worked in numerous films in Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/ayesha-sulthana-mulls-film-on-her-recent-run-in-with-law-136931.html Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/cold-case-director-tanu-balak-did-homework-to-make-investigation-look-real-136944.html By Yashika Mathur Kochi June 28 Ace cinematographer Tanu Balak who makes his directorial debut with the Malayalam investigative thriller Cold Case says they ensured adequate homework was done to make the probe procedure on screen seem real Its a very fast paced movie and there is no lag in it People will be engaged in every manner We did homework to make the investigation look real he tells IANS Cold Case stars Prithviraj as a cop and Adithi Balan as an investigative journalist who probe a death in different ways only to discover the incident could have a supernatural undercurrent Prithviraj came into this movie because he had interest in the film It was very comfortable to work with him says Tanu of working with the Malayalam star Talking to IANS about shooting the film he says It was a difficult task to shoot during the pandemic We did all the introduction scenes first because it was safe that way and the crowd shots at the end of the schedule He recalls We had accommodated the crew in one portal The characters took off their masks because they had to give the shots otherwise everyone wore masks all the time We didnt have any problem we had all the protocols in place The film which will stream on Amazon Prime Video from June 30 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/cold-case-director-tanu-balak-did-homework-to-make-investigation-look-real-136944.html Mon, 28 Jun 2021 13:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/adithi-balan-on-cold-case-co-star-prithviraj-he-has-an-eye-of-a-director-136607.html New Delhi June 26 Actress Adithi Balan has opened up on her experience of working with Prithviraj Sukumaran in the upcoming horror thriller Cold Case saying the Malayalam star who is also a filmmaker approaches scenes with an eye of a director On the first day of shoot I was nervous because this was probably the first time I was seeing him in person I am a fan He is too professional and perfect But the next day it got better Then I started having conversations with him He is also a director so he has an eye for things as a director Once or twice he would help me with a few things in a scene and would suggest how to fix it It was nice of him to help me or teach as a coartiste for me to perform better Adithi says Cold Case is an story woven around a murder the investigation of which is taken on ACP Satyajith Prithviraj Sukumaran As Satyajith unravels several mysteries behind the murder the case takes a rather cold turn with the emergence of supernatural forces in the case Finding their way through parallel investigations Satyajith and investigative journalist Medha Padmaja Aditi Balan unearth secrets they never imagined The film marks the directorial debut of cinematographerturnedfilmmaker Tanu Balak and is penned by Sreenath V Nath It will premiere globally on June 30 on Amazon Prime Video IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/adithi-balan-on-cold-case-co-star-prithviraj-he-has-an-eye-of-a-director-136607.html Sun, 27 Jun 2021 04:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/varun-konidela-says-leg-days-are-lethal-if-you-want-to-stay-fit-136373.html Hyderabad June 25 Telugu star Varun Konidela keeps sharing workout details on social media On Friday he shared an update about leg workouts in his latest post Varun shared a picture on Instagram that shows him doing weighted lunges The actor is accompanied by a trainer standing next to him Leg days are lethal dontskiplegday Varun captioned the image This is not the first time Varun has shared details about his exercise regime and love for fitness He keeps sharing glimpses from his gym for fans on social media On the work front the actor will next be seen playing a boxer in his upcoming film Tentatively called VT10 the film is helmed by debutant director Kiran Korrapati Varun will also be seen in the sequel of the comedy F2 Fun And Frustration The film is titled F3 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/varun-konidela-says-leg-days-are-lethal-if-you-want-to-stay-fit-136373.html Sat, 26 Jun 2021 08:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/thalapathy-vijays-birthday-friends-colleagues-wish-superstar-135447.html Chennai June 22 Tamil superstar Vijay was flooded with birthday greetings from friends fans and colleagues on Tuesday The actor popularly known as Thalapathy has also been in news this week ever since he revealed the first look of his upcoming film Beast on Monday Actor Dulquer Salmaan took to Twitter to wish him He uploaded a poster of Beast and wrote Wishing Thalapathy Vijay sir a very happy birthday Superstar Mohanlal wished Vijay with a tweet Happy birthday Dear Vijay Actor Dhanush tweeted Happy birthday dear actorvijay sir Keep the BEAST mode on and keep rocking Actress Hansika Motwane uploaded their picture and tweeted Happybirthdaythalapathy Have a blessed year Actor Fahadh Faasil too wished Vijay on Instagram by uploading a picture of them together Renowned filmmaker AR Murgadoss tweeted Wishing you a very happy birthday actorvijay sir I wish you continue making so many blockbusters touching so many lives as always The Tamil film Beast is going to be Vijays 65th release and is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/thalapathy-vijays-birthday-friends-colleagues-wish-superstar-135447.html Wed, 23 Jun 2021 01:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-sirish-starts-short-video-fitness-series-135521.html Hyderabad June 22 Telugu actor Allu Sirish on Tuesday uploaded the first short video of his new fitness series called Training Day The actor says he wants to share his fitness regime with fans Theres so much informative content available on YouTube and Instagram I didnt wanna be yet another fitness expert nor am I an expert I just wanted to share with my audience in super short duration what all I do to stay fit Sirish tells IANS The actor also admits he is aware of the responsibility that comes to him with this series Thought a little fitspo fit inspiration will push people to get active Personally now that Ive put out the video its a commitment to myself and the audience that Ill remain active and fit I cant take it easy now shares the actor On the work front Sirish who was recently seen in the music video of Hindi track Vilayati Sharaab will soon be seen in a Telugu film Prema Kadanta The film directed by Rakesh Sashii also stars actress Anu Emmanuel IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-sirish-starts-short-video-fitness-series-135521.html Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shruti-haasan-steps-out-of-home-after-three-months-135540.html Mumbai June 22 Actress Shruti Haasan finally stepped out of home after three months The actress shared the update on Tuesday uploading a picture with boyfriend Santanu Hazarika on Instagram Stories Double maskedvaccinated and super sanitised to step out after three months she wrote as caption Shruti also uploaded a video where she is happy and grooving in the car to the track Dancing in the street by Martha and the Vandellas The actress will soon be seen in the Prabhasstarrer Salaar which is being shot in Kannada and Telugu languages and will be dubbed in Hindi Tamil and Malayalam She will also be seen in Tamil film Laabam alongside Vijay Sethupati IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shruti-haasan-steps-out-of-home-after-three-months-135540.html Wed, 23 Jun 2021 11:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tamil-actor-kalaiyarasan-digital-release-is-good-but-want-to-watch-films-in-theatre-first-135380.html By Yashika Mathur Chennai June 22 Tamil actor Kalaiyarasan who plays Deepam in the new Tamil digital release Jagame Thandhiram says while digital platforms come with multiple benefits his first love will always be theatres Digital medium is very important to all films In theatres business has certain criteria but in the digital space we have the freedom to bring in new directors stories and actors he tells IANS The actor adds in the same breath Growing up I have seen films in theatres We would go and sit there for two hours and its a great vibe Whatever mood youre in once you enter the theatre its a different vibe Digital world coming to us is something positive but I want to watch my films in theatres first and then have it on digital Kalaiyarasan says he too like most others would have loved to see Jagame Thandhiram in the cinemas first I was badly waiting to watch Jagame Thandhiram in theatres and to whistle with the fans But I am happy that it has come online My friends abroad will be able to see I think everyone will get to see my film and its a good thing for me he says He feels he has gained from OTT as an audience too Because of digital in last one and a half year of the pandemic I got to see so many films irrespective of language and culture Many things were new to me and I learnt so many things he says Jagame Thandhiram stars Dhanush and Aishwarya Lekshmi in leading roles The film streams on Netflix IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tamil-actor-kalaiyarasan-digital-release-is-good-but-want-to-watch-films-in-theatre-first-135380.html Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/raashii-khanna-we-have-a-bank-of-great-actresses-in-the-south-134804.html By Yashika Mathur Hyderabad June 20 Actress Raashii Khanna who works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu films feels roles for actresses in the South are no longer just about being pretty Raashii made her mark with Telugu films such as Tholi Prema Venky Mama and World Famous Lover after making her acting debut with Shoojit Sircars 2013 Hindi film Madras Cafe Its still a maledominated industry but I think women are making their way ahead considering the new kind of films that are coming Raashii tells IANS When I started my career I was very lucky to start my career with Oohalu Gusagusalade which was a Telugu film and it established me as an actor but post that everything that I got was very commercial Tholi Prema was a film that changed things for me because people then said that she can act also she claims If you want to stay for long in the Telugu film industry you have to be a good actor like Anushka Shetty or Samantha Akkineni These are the women who are changing the way people are looking at actresses down South which wasnt there earlier Earlier you had to just look pretty and do great in songs Now you have to be a good actor and I think we have a bank of great actresses in the South as well It is starting now and I still feel we have a long way to go says Raashii The actress who will soon be seen in Thank You alongside Naga Chaitanya adds Everything is changing everyone is going panIndia and everyone is going into different languages IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/raashii-khanna-we-have-a-bank-of-great-actresses-in-the-south-134804.html Sun, 20 Jun 2021 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/nandini-rai-reveals-why-co-star-vikas-slapped-her-hard-134380.html By Yashika Mathur Hyderabad June 18 Actress Nandini Rai who is seen in the new Telugu web series In The Game Of God reveals that while shooting certain scenes she and her costar Vikas actually slapped each other to bring out a natural reaction for the camera When Vikas was hitting me lightly for the camera we felt that we were not able to bring out real emotions Then we discussed and started hitting for real So the tears that the audience will see are real tears It was our genuine reaction Nandini tells IANS The actress further claims the hitting seemed so authentic that director Vidyasaagar Muthukumar called for a break before they resumed shoot again Vikas and I slapped so tight that the director had to wait for half an hour for the swelling to come down claims Nandini The crime thriller is a sevenpart series that stars actor Priyadarshi Nandini plays a village girl who goes to Hyderabad to pursue her dream of acting The actress is happy to be working in a web series These days OTT has taken all our hearts People who are not going to theatres are bingewatching in the house For actors shooting and remunerations are same We do miss the feeling of the theatre but if a group of friends sit together with a nice sound system attached to their computers I think it gives a similar feeling I dont think there is much difference says Nandini The Telugu actress who has worked in various languages says she enjoys learning new languages for work Language is never a barrier for any actor I am working in a lot of Tamil Telugu Malayalam projects Its fun learning a new language and meeting different people she says IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/nandini-rai-reveals-why-co-star-vikas-slapped-her-hard-134380.html Fri, 18 Jun 2021 20:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/aditi-rao-hydaris-telugu-debut-film-sammohanam-turns-three-133931.html Mumbai June 15 Actress Aditi Rao Hydari made her debut in Telugu films with Sammohanam which released on this day three years ago She went down memory lane and recalled the time she was offered the film Aditi played Sameera a character that reflected the struggles of a working woman on a daily basis Talking about Sammohanam completing three years Aditi said Firsts are always special I heard this story over a phone call with Director Mohan Krishna Indraganti I loved the story and said yes immediately She added There were lots of wellmeaning people who told me to do a more typical bigticket film as my first Telugu film I loved Sammohanam and I went with my gut and Im so happy that I did Aditis upcoming projects include Hey Sinamika opposite Dulquer Salman and Maha Samudram starring Sharwanand and Siddharth IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/aditi-rao-hydaris-telugu-debut-film-sammohanam-turns-three-133931.html Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/priyadarshi-pulikonda-wants-to-get-out-of-so-called-image-as-comedian-133381.html By Yashika Mathur Hyderabad June 14 Actor Priyadarshi Pulikonda who primarily works in Telugu films says he wants to come out of his socalled image as a comedian and be known as an actor who can do whatever he is offered As an actor you want to come out of that comfort zone I want to discover the endless possibilities through these characters entering into worlds that are more challenging and scarier The socalled image I have of a comedian I also wanted to get out of that The image is for the people to give me but I would rather not have any image associated with me and become an actor who can do whatever he is offered he tells IANS Priyadarshi is known for his roles in Telugu films such as Pelli Choopulu Arjun Reddy Mallesham and more recently Jathi Ratnalu He will soon be seen in a crime thriller series titled In The Name Of God where he portrays a complex and dark character To discover these dark areas as a human being my character Adi was the anchor that helped me to go into myself and discover those grey areas That was a good exercise for me as an actor and something new to work for I havent done anything of this sort so far This has been the most excruciating and rewarding journey for me shares the actor He has high aspiration and little of everything of greed love lust and puts himself in an inconvenient position Somehow he tries to seek redemption from all of this the actor adds about his characterThe series is scheduled to drop on Aha streaming platform from June 18 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/priyadarshi-pulikonda-wants-to-get-out-of-so-called-image-as-comedian-133381.html Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/planet-marathi-ott-launches-first-look-of-platforms-captivating-logo-133358.html Mumbai June 14 Planet Marathi has the honour of being the firstever Marathi OTT platform to stream exclusive Marathi content for the world With highoctane entertainment offerings in their kitty Planet Marathi promises a new wave of digital entertainment for the Marathi audience To mark this new era the leading Marathi entertainer launches a brandnew logo that reflects the identity of their digital streaming platformThe eccentric platform with a fresh new identity will be launched with the release of the first ever Marathi TVOD film June The trifold launch of aceJune will be in June 2021 itself and will mark the beginning of Planet Marathi OTTs revolutionary journey Decoding the Planet Marathi OTT logo it reflects the perfect symphony of Marathi pride the sheer magnificence of our culture and Planet Marathis lively and fresh personality The brand has retained its delightful crimson pink color but the app logo has a prominent aMa in the artwork aMa denotes pride and it also stands for the Marathi Language Planet Marathi invokes the pride passion glory freedom of thoughts along with a centered rootedness warmth and motherly love of this ageold languageThe logo denotes the originality exclusivity and pride of Marathi art culture entertainment and history This aMaa goes with the tagline of Planet Marathi OTT aMa Maanacha Ma Marathicha Talking about this fresh new identity Akshay Bardapurkar Founder and Head Planet Marathi says After a long wait we are finally launching our revolutionary platform that will bring a new era of entertainment experience for the Marathi industry June 2021 marks a new beginning even for Planet Marathi with the launch of our new identity Although we are turning a new leaf our commitment to our audiences will remain the same This is an age of web content and we donaÂt want amazing Marathi content to wither away in the overload of content pouring into the digital space Our culture our language and our art have so much meaning and our talented artists put everything at stake to present this to the audience We at Planet Marathi want to create a platform that honours their painstaking effortsThe release of Planet Marathi OTTs first Marathi cinema June is also a monumental step in redefining the Marathi moviewatching experience as it is the first ever Marathi cinema to be launched as a TVOD Marathi movie fans who wouldnt want to buy the whole subscription but still want to see the film can simply buy a ticket and watch the movie in Planet Marathi Digital TheatreThis has expanded the audience for Marathi movies humongously since it is affordable convenient and unique Marathi filmmakers too are flocking to Planet Marathi Digital Theatre now due to this effortless and costeffective distribution After struggling with the pandemic effect Planet Marathi OTT brings relief to the otherwise grappling industry IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/planet-marathi-ott-launches-first-look-of-platforms-captivating-logo-133358.html Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sudheer-babu-posts-a-picture-with-a-quirky-caption-132926.html Hyderabad June 11 Telugu actor Sudheer Babus Friday Instagram post is a picture that comes with an unusual quirk factor Sudheer posted a picture where he is seen sitting on the window sill dressed in a white Tshirt blue jeans and specs The catch however doesnt lie in the picture Its the caption that catches the eye This picture has been uploaded without any caption he wrote as caption with the image Speaking about his professional life the actors upcoming film is Sri Devi Soda Centre directed by Karuna Kumar The film also stars actress Anandhi Last year Sudhir was seen in the Nanistarrer V which was released globally on OTT Sudhir had an action avatar as a rugged cop in the film which received mixed response IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sudheer-babu-posts-a-picture-with-a-quirky-caption-132926.html Sat, 12 Jun 2021 15:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rakshit-shetty-on-pan-india-release-of-777-charlie-good-content-has-universal-language-132994.html Bengaluru June 11 Kannada actor Rakshit Shetty is all set for the release of his upcoming film 777 Charlie Besides in Kannada language the film will also release in Hindi Tamil Telugu and Malayalam languages Bearing the vitality and the pertinence of the subject in mind the making of 777 Charlie had been wisely planned and executed in a way that the film feels relatable to audiences across borders Owing to the universality of the subject the team has conformed to the idea of presenting the film on a panIndia scale Rakshit tells IANS He adds Good content has a universal language This has been proven time and again in the last 18 months as people have been consuming creative content presented from around the world on OTT platforms Great content always strike the right chords We are therefore certain that our film will be well received by the audience across the country and beyond says the actor who was last seen on screen in Kannada film Avane Srimannarayana 777 Charlie directed by Kiranraj K explores the bond between humans and animals Rakshit who plays the character of Dharma reflects on the relationship humans have with their dogs Dogs bring happiness and affection into our lives Since the pandemic the world has seen a steep rise in the number of adoptions People have become increasingly open to inviting pet pals into their lives The story of Dharma and Charlie his dog will add to the girth of the profoundness of the relationship that we share with our pets he says While the makers havent yet finalised the release date yet the film is expected to be somewhere in September IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rakshit-shetty-on-pan-india-release-of-777-charlie-good-content-has-universal-language-132994.html Sat, 12 Jun 2021 20:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/working-with-vijay-sethupathi-nawazuddin-siddiqui-is-like-master-class-kabir-duhan-singh-131631.html By Arundhuti Banerjee Mumbai June 7 Actor Kabir Duhan Singh has essayed negative roles in many South Indian films and he recently played Raavan in the Hindi web series Ramyug He says he does not fear getting typecast I have no background in the business of cinema so for me there is no second thought on whether I should start with a South Indian film or wait for a Bollywood film to happen whether my debut should be as a hero a heros friend or an antagonist For me it was only work will get me more work Perhaps that is why I have equal respect for all kinds of film regional Bollywood or crossover Kabir told IANS He is happy to have worked with several celebrated stars in the South including the Tamil actor Vijay Sethupati as well as shooting with Nawazuddin Siddiqui for the upcoming film Bole Chudiyaana I think at the beginning of my career working with two iconic actors as Vijay sir and Nawaz sir itself is a blessing and almost like attending acting class Of course with every film we grow and learn from every senior actor But when you observe someone whom you have grown admiring to become an actor it works better said Kabir who has also shared screen space with South stars such as Kichcha Sudeep Gopichand and Ajith Kumar among others He isnt worried about starting off as an antagonist in the South We have so many examples of actors who started their career in the South like Sonu Sood bhaiya and Vidyut Jammwal and portrayed negative characters before entering Bollywood and made it big there I think slowly but surely that attitude towards actors as he only plays villain is changing These days thanks to OTT crossregion casting is also happening So the fear of getting tagged is not there anymore said Kabir Having said that if anything needs to change I think the media tags us as South Indian film ka villain should be changed If we dont say North Indian film we should also stop saying South Indian film with a negative attitude said Kabir who was born and brought up in Faridabad Haryana Arundhuti Banerjee can be contacted at arundhutibiansin IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/working-with-vijay-sethupathi-nawazuddin-siddiqui-is-like-master-class-kabir-duhan-singh-131631.html Mon, 07 Jun 2021 16:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/akshay-kumar-chiranjeevi-back-ficci-corona-awareness-drive-131315.html Mumbai June 5 Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar along with filmstars from different regions come together to be part of a social campaign to create awareness of Covid appropriate behaviour importance of vaccination etc The campaign is titled Corona Ko Harana Hai Telugu icon Chiranjeevi Tamil star Arya and Kannada star Punit Rajkumar are also part of the campaign The campaign will be launched in Punjabi Marathi and Hindi by The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Industry FICCI Sanjay Gupta Chairperson of the FICCI Media and Entertainment Committee sa id Thanks to the heroic efforts of our healthcare workers and various NGOs we are at a point where its beginning to feel like the ti de is turning But we must remain vigilant to protect ourselves our familie s and our communities from the continued spread of the virus This is a cruc ial period to scale vaccinations and implement an effective preventive programme to ensure that we are prepared for the future and minimise the impact o f the virus on lives and livelihoods Its incumbent on us to come together to inform and provide specific education through effective communication strategy to all Indians and enable everyone to adopt Covidappropriate behaviour Gupta added IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/akshay-kumar-chiranjeevi-back-ficci-corona-awareness-drive-131315.html Sun, 06 Jun 2021 10:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/anasuya-bharadwaj-i-prefer-looking-different-to-looking-good-on-screen-130890.html By Yashika Mathur Hyderabad June 3 Telugu actress Anasuya Bharadwaj says she has always tried essaying a variety of characters ever since she made her debut in the 2016 film Kshanam She emphasis her motive behind every character is to look different on screen even if it doesnt make her look conventionally beautiful My purpose behind choosing a film is that I dont prefer looking very good but I want to look different on screen I dont like to bore people I like to surprise them Surprise is that one element and as much as people deny it everyone likes to get surprised Anasuya tells IANS The actress was recently seen in the film Thank You Brother a psychological thriller about two people stuck in an elevator The actress played a pregnant woman named Priya who is one of the two protagonists Anasuya has also been part of films such as Rangasthalam Gayathri and Kathanam among others and says that she is always conscious of maintaining a balance between glamorous and nonglamorous roles on screen I am always making sure I have that I balance the glamour part and the intense nonglamour part I can be an actor of all classes and that is a conscious effort Thank You Brother is Anasuyas first direct release on an OTT platform The actress says that she never shot the film keeping the platform of release in mind Thank You Brother is my first direct OTT film and we shot under circumstance where everything was very unpredictable While shooting the film I never had that approach whether it would release in theatre or on OTT I am yet to experience the real OTT experience because I have yet to shoot a web series even though I have signed a couple of them I love OTT content and would surely enjoy being a part of it I am a big movie lover but what OTT has given me is its taken us to an entirely different world that I equally enjoy she says Does a story of a film impact her even after she has ended the shoot She is prompt with her reply I can switch off once the director says cut She cites the example of her debut film Kshanam to underline what she claims The actress a TV journalist and anchor before entering films was offered a negative role in her debut film of 2016 something many female debutantes would rather avoid Anasuya however didnt say no to the films writerhero Adivi Sesh When Sesh narrated the story to me he didnt tell me which character he was looking at me for So when he narrated I actually imagined myself to be heroine Adah Sharmas character When he suddenly said that he was looking for the ACPs character I was surprised I think I took a days time and the next day woke up with clarity as to why not experiment and explore says Anasuya whose new film Thank You Brother dropped on Aha IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/anasuya-bharadwaj-i-prefer-looking-different-to-looking-good-on-screen-130890.html Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-sirishs-next-titled-prema-kadanta-129592.html Hyderabad May 30 Telugu actor Allu Sirish has redefined the meaning of love in the new posters as he announced the title of his upcoming film Prema Kadanta on Sunday Sirish had been treating his fans and followers with prelooks of the film but he announced the title on his birthday on Sunday He also unveiled two new first looks of actress Anu Emmanuel and himself from the upcoming movie The first poster has the two actors posing in front of the mirror as Sirish kisses Anus forehead The second image features both of them holding each other Excited and happy to share the 2 first looks of Prema Kadanta PremaKadanta anuemmanuelga2pictures rakeshsashii Sirish captioned the two images Prema Kadanta has been directed by Rakesh Sashii and is presented by his father Allu Aravind Sirish who was last seen on the big screen in ABCD American Born Confused Desi captioned the image as Heres our second pre look Cant wait to share the first look tomorrow at 11am Mark the date and time The actor was recently seen in the music video of Darshan Rawal and Neeti Mohans song Vilayati sharaab alongside Heli Daruwala IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-sirishs-next-titled-prema-kadanta-129592.html Mon, 31 May 2021 00:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-sirish-on-birthday-plans-this-year-i-felt-the-need-to-be-low-key-129404.html By Yashika Mathur Hyderabad May 30 It is Telugu actor Allu Sirishs birthday on Sunday but the actor says he has never been into celebrating birthdays in a big way This year especially the actor feels the need to be lowkey due to the tough times everyone is going through We are going through a pandemic this year and I dont think it is in the best interest to have a big celebration What I am doing though is that I will be releasing the first look of my upcoming movie Its been two years since I had a release and fans are looking forward to it Sirish who was last seen on big screen in the 2019 film ABCD American Born Desi Confused told IANS He added I felt the time is not right and we should stay indoors for some more time till most of us are vaccinated and the cases come down I was never big into birthdays but this year I felt the need to be lowkey He will mark his special day of course but only among close friends In a private capacity I am sending a few hampers from my side to some friends in the industry because we are unable to celebrate together and I wanted to reach out to friends Otherwise no celebrations this year no fans gathering no events nothing he says The actor has already released two prelooks of his much talkedabout next The film also stars Anu Emmanuel opposite Sirish and is directed by Rakesh Sasi It is being presented by Sirishs father producer Allu Aravind IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-sirish-on-birthday-plans-this-year-i-felt-the-need-to-be-low-key-129404.html Sun, 30 May 2021 08:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-pens-bday-note-to-brother-for-biggest-moral-support-129533.html Hyderabad May 30 Telugu star Allu Arjun has penned a heartwarming birthday note on Sunday for his actor brother Allu Sirish whom he called his biggest moral support Arjun posted a picture on Instagram The photograph features the two brothers twinning in ivory coloured sherwanis as they posed for the camera Many many happy returns of the day to my sweetest brother who is my biggest moral support Wish you a wonderful day and a lovely year to come allusirish Arjun wrote as the caption Sirish who turned 34 on Sunday went on to thank his brother for the note He wrote aceThank you Bunny Love you Talking about Arjuns upcoming slate of work he will be seen in Pushpa Based on true events Pushpa revolves around the red sanders heist in the hills of Andhra Pradesh With this film the audience will see Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna sharing screen space for the first time The film is directed by Sukumar with sound by Oscarwinner Resul Pookutty It is slated to release on August 13 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-pens-bday-note-to-brother-for-biggest-moral-support-129533.html Sun, 30 May 2021 19:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shruti-haasan-is-getting-whole-glam-thing-right-128871.html Mumbai May 26 Actress Shruti Haasan posted a picture of her lush cascading hair saying that she has got the whole glam things right In the Instagram images Shruti is seen struggling with her hair while she is all dolled up Clearly Im getting the whole glam thing right epicfail toomuchhairdontcare she wrote as the caption Shruti will soon be seen in the Prabhasstarrer Salaar which is being shot in Kannada and Telugu languages and will be dubbed in Hindi Tamil and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/shruti-haasan-is-getting-whole-glam-thing-right-128871.html Fri, 28 May 2021 10:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/varun-tej-to-shoot-with-hollywood-action-directors-for-ghani-128781.html Hyderabad May 26 Telugu actor Varun Tej will work with Hollywood action directors Larnell Stovall and Vlad Rimburg in upcoming sports drama Ghani which casts him as a boxer Seventy per cent of the shoot of Ghani has been completed The next schedule will commence once the second wave of Covid subsides In the upcoming schedule besides action portions crucial sequences on Varun Tej and other major cast members will be canned said producer Sidhu Mudda Our art director has designed a huge stadium and Hollywood stunt masters Larnell Stovall and Vlad Rimburg will work on the action Once the schedule is over we will announce the release date of Ghani Mudda added Varun has been practicing boxing during lockdown to get into the skin of his character The film stars Saiee M Manjrekar opposite Varun while Upendra Suneil Shetty and Naveen Chandra play pivotal roles Produced by Allu Aravind and Allu Bobby Ghani marks the directorial debut of Kiran Korrapati IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/varun-tej-to-shoot-with-hollywood-action-directors-for-ghani-128781.html Thu, 27 May 2021 23:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/release-date-of-major-postponed-128577.html Hyderabad May 26 Actor Adivi Sesh took to Instagram on Wednesday to announce that the release date of the film Major produced by Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu has been postponed The film was scheduled to release on July 2 Major stars Adivi Sesh as 2611 martyr Sandeep Unnikrishnan The film also features Sobhita Dhulipala and its release has been postponed owing to the second wave of Covid19 in India The actor shared a note that read We are living in unprecedented times and we hope you are following all safety protocols and staying safe Our film Major which was originally scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 2 nd July is now postponed to a later date We will announce the new release date when things are back to normal Times are tough but so are we Team Major He captioned his post as ReleaseDay of MajorTheFilm will be my PROUDEST moment So Lets celebrate when times get better Safer Maamulga undadhu I Promise JaiHind IN THEATERS Will let you know the date Major is shot in Hindi and Telugu and dubbed in Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/release-date-of-major-postponed-128577.html Thu, 27 May 2021 09:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/nidhhi-agerwal-to-start-one-stop-organisation-for-covid-related-aid-128508.html Hyderabad May 26 Actress Niddhi Agerwal is set to launch an organisation called Distribute Love which will be a onestop destination for all requirements that are Covidrelated The actress says she has put together a team to look into every request that comes through the website of the initiative I am starting a charitable organisation Its called Distribute Love Its a website where people can put in their requests and I can provide them whatever help is possible It could be basic necessities medication or whatever they might need she told IANS This is especially for Covid I have a team that is working with me and we will be able to arrange things Once we start rolling we will look at the requests and decide how we want to take things further said the actress who made her debut in the 2017 Bollywood film Munna Michael and has since then worked in Tamil and Telugu films IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/nidhhi-agerwal-to-start-one-stop-organisation-for-covid-related-aid-128508.html Thu, 27 May 2021 01:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/prithviraj-sukumaran-shows-support-to-people-of-lakshadweep-128314.html Thiruvananthapuram May 24 Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has extended support to the people of Lakshadweep Calling out the reforms and restrictions imposed by the new administrator Praful Patel he also reminisced about shooting in islands Lakshadweep My first memories of this gorgeous little group of islands are from a school excursion when I was in my 6th grade I remember being in awe of the turquoise waters and the crystal clear lagoons he wrote He added Years later I was part of the crew that brought film making back to the islands with Sachys ANARKALI I spent a good 2 months in Kavarati and made memories and friends for a lifetime Two years back I went back again to film what was probably the most challenging sequence of my directorial debut LUCIFER None of these would have been possible if not for the wonderful warm hearted people of Lakhsadweep Prithviraj shared that he has been getting desperate messages from people in these islands requesting and sometimes even pleading with him to do what he can to bring public attention to what is going on there Im not going to go on and write an essay about the islands and why the new administrators reforms seem completely bizarre All such material should by now be easily available online for those of you interested in reading about it he wrote He added What I do know for sure though is that none of the islanders I know or none of those whove spoken to me are happy with whats happening I strongly believe that any law reform or amendment should never be for the land but for the people of the land Its never the geographical or political boundary that makes a country state or a union territory but the people who live there How does disrupting the way of life of a centuries old peaceful settlement become an acceptable means of progress How will threatening the balance of a very delicate island ecosystem with no regard for the potential consequences pave the way for sustainable development Prithviraj shared that he has faith in our system and even more faith in our people When an entire community is unhappy with decisions taken by a nominated authority upon whose posting the people there had no say and they vociferously bring it to the attention of the world and their government I would like to think there is no way other than act on it he said He urged the people concerned to listen to the voice of the people of Lakshadweep Trust them to know what is better for their land Its one of the most beautiful places on earth with even more beautiful people living there he wrote IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/prithviraj-sukumaran-shows-support-to-people-of-lakshadweep-128314.html Wed, 26 May 2021 09:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tamil-actor-vijayakanth-hospitalised-co-star-sarath-kumar-says-it-is-routine-check-up-127022.html Chennai May 19 Tamil actor and politician was admitted to a hospital in the city on Wednesday Confirming the news friend and actor Sarath Kumar posted on Twitter that it was part of a routine checkup Following the news that my dear friend Mr Vijayakanth was admitted to the hospital today due to ill health I contacted DMDK Deputy Secretary Mr LK Sudeesh and enquired about his wellbeing The captain was admitted to the hospital for their routine checkup and it is gratifying that Sudesh said he was fine tweeted Sarath Kumar who has worked with Vijaykanth in six Tamil films Vijayakanth who is popularly known as Captain among his fans is the founder of the political party Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam DMDK Earlier unconfirmed reports in sections of the media had stated that he was admitted to a private hospital following fever and breathlessness IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/tamil-actor-vijayakanth-hospitalised-co-star-sarath-kumar-says-it-is-routine-check-up-127022.html Fri, 21 May 2021 09:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/jr-ntr-requests-fans-to-not-celebrate-his-birthday-amidst-pandemic-on-may-20-126763.html Hyderabad May 19 Telugu star Jr NTR took to Twitter on Wednesday to pen a note for fans requesting them to not celebrate his birthday this year on May 20 He titled the note as A Humble Appeal and spoke about how the country was at war with Covid19 He urged them to follow all Covid protocols and stay at home My dear fans a big thank you to each and everyone of you I have seen your messages your videos and your good wishes Your prayers have kept me going and I am indebted to you all for this love I am doing very good and I hope to test negative soon Every year the affection shown by you on the occasion of my birthday is something I truly cherish But in these challenging times the biggest gift you can give me is to stay home and follow local lockdown rules he wrote He added Our country is at war with Covid19 Our medical community and frontline workers are waging a selfless and tireless war Many people have lost their loved ones and livelihoods This is not a time for celebrations This is a time for showing our solidarity with those in need Support each other and extend a helping hand to those in need When all this is over and the war on Covid19 is won we shall celebrate together Wear a mask Stay at home Jai Hind The actor tested positive for the virus a few days back He took to Twitter to share this health update with his fans and added that he had quarantined himself Jr NTR has SS Rajamoulis upcoming mega project RRR lined up He will share the screen with Ram Charan as well as Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn in the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/jr-ntr-requests-fans-to-not-celebrate-his-birthday-amidst-pandemic-on-may-20-126763.html Thu, 20 May 2021 11:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-gets-staff-above-45-and-their-families-vaccinated-for-covid-126899.html Hyderabad May 19 Telugu star Allu Arjun who recently recovered from Covid19 has now ensured that his staff members above the age of 45 and their families are vaccinated The actor has overlooked all arrangements and is ensuring that the process is easy for them Arjun has always looked after the wellbeing of his employees like his family and has also gone a step ahead and ensured that the family members of his core team who are aged above 45 are vaccinated said a source The actor tested positive for Covid19 in April end and was under home quarantine IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-gets-staff-above-45-and-their-families-vaccinated-for-covid-126899.html Thu, 20 May 2021 19:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/late-sumitra-bhaves-final-film-dithee-to-drop-digitally-on-may-21-126480.html Mumbai May 17 Late filmmaker Sumitra Bhaves final directorial the Marathi film Dithee will release digitally on May 21 Actress Amruta Subhash who features in the cast says the film chronicles a fathers emotions as he mourns the death of his son Dithee talks about the life of a simple ironsmith undergoing the pain of his sons death who experiences this principle of nonduality she told IANS Talking about her experience of working with Bhave she says Working with Sumitra Bhave was bliss always a learning experience The film talks about how to come to terms with the loss of a loved one Looking back I think that that was the final lesson she taught me She adds I made my debut with her and a beautiful journey of meaningful characters started which is ending with her last film Dithee I am grateful to her In Dithee she beautifully weaved in the conflict between knowledge and ignorance life and death which will leave the audience tearyeyed Sumitra Bhave has won six international awards 11 National Awards and more than 45 state awards She has also won several individual awards for story screenplay lyrics art direction costume design and direction The film will stream on SonyLIV IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/late-sumitra-bhaves-final-film-dithee-to-drop-digitally-on-may-21-126480.html Wed, 19 May 2021 06:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/thalaivarvaccinated-daughter-tweets-photo-of-rajinikanths-vaccination-125545.html Mumbai May 13 Rajinikanth has been vaccinated for Covid19 prevention On Thursday daughter Soundarya tweeted a photograph of the 70yearold superstar getting the vaccine shot Our Thalaivar gets his vaccine Let us fight and win this war against Corona virus together ThalaivarVaccinated TogetherWeCan MaskOn StayHomeStaySafe Soundarya wrote alongside her fathers photograph on Twitter In the photo Rajinikanth sits wearing a mask on his face as he gets the jab on his left arm His daughter stands next to him The photo has gone viral in no time with fans sharing it using the hashtag ThalaivarVaccinated Fans are also saying Rajinikanths vaccination will encourage common people to get vaccinated Rajinikanth gets the jab at a time when several South stars and Bollywood celebrities are also getting vaccinated amid the ongoing deadly second wave of the Covid19 pandemic IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/thalaivarvaccinated-daughter-tweets-photo-of-rajinikanths-vaccination-125545.html Sat, 15 May 2021 08:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-tests-negative-for-covid-19-125063.html Hyderabad May 12 Telugu star Allu Arjun on Wednesday shared that he has tested negative for Covid19 after 15 days of quarantine Arjun posted a note on Instagram that reads Hello everyone I have tested negative after 15 days of quarantine I want to thank all my well wishers and fans for their wishes and prayers The actor added Hoping this lockdown will help us in reducing cases Be home and be safe Thank you for all the Love He captioned the note with a black heart emoji Arjun had announced testing positive in a social media post on April 28 He had tweeted Hello everyone I have tested positive for Covid I have isolated myself at home and have been following all the protocols I request those who have come in contact with me to get tested Stay home stay safe and get vaccinated when you get the chance I request all my wellwishers and fans not to worry about me as I am doing fine IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-tests-negative-for-covid-19-125063.html Thu, 13 May 2021 05:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/telugu-anchor-actor-tnr-passes-away-due-to-covid-124579.html Hyderabad May 10 Wellknown YouTube anchor journalist and actor Thummala Narsimha Reddy on Monday passed away due to Covid19 Popular as TNR he breathed his last at a private hospital in Hyderabad where he was admitted a couple of days ago He had tested positive for Covid and was under home isolation The family shifted him to a hospital after drop in his oxygen level TNR was popular as YouTube anchor for his interviews with celebrities on the channel Frankly Speaking He also acted in few Telugu films as character artist He had worked as an assistant to writer and actor LB Sriram He acted in movies like Boni Nene Raju Nene Mantri George Reddy Subrahmanyapuram and Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya Telugu film industry and journalist fraternity condoled the death of TNR Shocked to hear that TNR gaaru passed away have seen few of his interviews and he was the best when it came to his research and ability to get his guests to speak their heart out Condolences and strength to the family tweeted actor Nani Shocked to hear that my friend TNR passed away Condolences and strength to the family tweeted producer Bandla Ganesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/telugu-anchor-actor-tnr-passes-away-due-to-covid-124579.html Tue, 11 May 2021 03:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-tests-positive-for-covid-19-120722.html Hyderabad April 28 Telugu star Allu Arjun has tested positive for Covid19 and has isolated himself at home The actor posted a note on Instagram on Wednesday to share the health update Hello everyone I have tested positive for Covid I have isolated myself at home and have been following all the protocols Arjun wrote He urged those who have come in contact with him to get themselves tested  Stay home stay safe and get vaccinated when you get the chancehe added The actor shared that he is doing fine and that his fans need not to worry  I request all my well wishers and fans not to worry about me as I am doing fine he concluded IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-tests-positive-for-covid-19-120722.html Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/national-award-film-maker-sumitra-bhave-dead-in-pune-118545.html Pune April 19 Renowned 7time National Award winner Marathi filmmaker and writer Sumitra Bhave passed away in Pune due to agerelated ailments She was 78 and breathed her last at a private hospital early on Monday Bhave along with her colleague and codirector Sunil Sukhthankar were considered pathbreaking filmmakers who brought a seachange in the Marathi film industry bringing it both commercial success and critical acclaim Born in Pune Bhave completed her MA in Political Science and later acquired another MA in Political Science Sociology from Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai Later she worked as teacher in Punes Karve Institute of Social Sciences an NGO and also as a Marathi newsreader with All India Radio AIR She made her first short film Bai in 1985 for Stree Vani which went onto bag her the first National Award for Best NonFeature Film on Family Welfare 1986 followed by another short film Paani that got the National Award in 1988 When she was making her debut film she came in contact with Sunil Sukhthankar a FTII graduate and he joined her as an assistant director They went on to make a Marathi film Doghi 1995 which got them awards at the Maharashtra State Film Awards and another National Award in 1996 They collaborated on another National Award winner Vaastupurush 2002 and Dahavi Fa which won the Best Director and Best Film Award at the Maharashtra State Film Awards in 2003 The duos film Devrai 2004 also bagged a National Award and several state awards besides television serials Katha Sarita and Majhi Shala Among their other prominent films were Kaasav 2016 which bagged the National Award in 2017 Aastu 2013 which got a National Award and other short and feature films which bagged awards at various Indian and International film festivals worldwide IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/national-award-film-maker-sumitra-bhave-dead-in-pune-118545.html Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/fahadh-faasils-new-malayalam-film-joji-to-drop-digitally-on-april-7-113238.html Mumbai March 31 The Malayalam crime drama Joji will release digitally on April 7 The film stars Fahadh Faasil who made his mark with roles in C U Soon and Kumbalangi Nights along with Baburaj Shammi Thilakan Alistair Alex and Unnimaya Prasad and has been directed by Dileesh Pothan Talking about how he came on board Fahadh says The moment I got to know about my character and his journey I knew I had to be part of the movie I love to watch movies with unconventional plot twists and Joji definitely packs in some surprises I give myself enough time to understand my character and essentially become it but Joji is one such character that had an edge to it which made the role interesting and appealing to me he adds Director Pothan says Joji was a special film for him As a filmmaker I enjoy telling stories and every film has its own journey Joji is a special film the story will keep audiences hooked till the end With Joji I also reunited with a fine actor like Fahadh It was an amazing experience to work with such a brilliant and hardworking team Every actor embraced their characters so beautifully he says The film also features Baburaj Shammi Thilakan Alistar Alex Unnimaya Prasad Basil Joseph and Sunny PN It has been written by Syam Pushkaran We are thrilled to bring the World Premiere of Malayalam film Joji to our customers across 240 countries and territories Fahadh and Dileesh have made some exceptional films together and this one is their latest notable addition said Vijay Subramaniam Director and Head Content Amazon Prime Video the platform where the film will drop IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/fahadh-faasils-new-malayalam-film-joji-to-drop-digitally-on-april-7-113238.html Wed, 31 Mar 2021 22:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-drishtant-comprises-visually-challenged-cast-108292.html Mumbai March 10 The upcoming Marathi film Drishtant is a unique cinematic attempt The film comprises an entire unit of visually challenged actors singers musicians and dubbing artistes This is the first feature film to have a blind cast claim the makers In the film the visually challenged actors will play characters that cannot see just as they are in life  The film touches upon the importance of life along with a few other social messages Drishtant is aimed at acting as a motivation for speciallyabled people says director Abhijit K Zanjal When I drafted the script a thought struck me that why not use visually challenged actors to play these roles This thought developed into an idea and Im glad I made the film Im sure this film will change peoples perspective Zanjal said Another unique feature of the film is that it can be heard by the blind and watched by the deaf apart from the normal viewing for a regular audience  Shot in Goa the film revolves around the lead character Anjinkya essayed by debutant actor Hemendra  Sharing his experience Hemendra said I am excited and honoured to be part of this project In many ways it is my dream come true Shooting was difficult but it was a different experience and Im sure the movie will strike a chord with audiences The film also stars actors Babita Ratan and Yogesh Rao in pivotal roles Drishtant is currently in the postproduction stage The release date will be announced soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-film-drishtant-comprises-visually-challenged-cast-108292.html Fri, 12 Mar 2021 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/telugu-composer-mm-srilekha-male-ego-comes-in-your-way-107001.html By Yashika Mathur Hyderabad March 6 MM Srilekha is the only female music composer of note in the Telugu film industry right now having scored hit songs in films such as Dharma Chakram Moodu Mukkalaata and Preminchu She feels that music from Telangana always appeals to people all over India Telugu music has been loved by everyone in the country It is not new The songs are such that people like either the lyrics or the music in general It has a melodious base So many tracks have become famous and tunes have been remixed It is ever evolving she tells IANS Unofficially I have have composing for 11 years but on record it has been just about eight years I have grown up in a family where my father is into music and direction So I have grown up in that atmosphere Becoming a music director came naturally to me says the music director who is a cousin of music composer MM Keeravani and director SS Rajamouli While she thoroughly enjoys her job Srilekha does highlight the challenges female musicians have to face in the country Its is a male dominated industry and you have to face so many things Time and again the male ego comes in your way be it from the director the manager producer or the actor Everybody shows their ego to the music director especially female directors Generally females are considered very sensitive and they forget that we are also technicians You end up asking people why are you shouting at me why are you calling me late when there is no reason for them to call she says The composer adds There should not be barriers You have to cooperate with the director irrespective of the gender The orchestra people are all men and you have to give them instructions all the time There is a constant hassle to convince the director and audience and you have to struggle and be thorough On the occasion of Womans Day the music director will participate as a panelist for The Indian Performing Arts Right Society Limited IPRS campaign called HERmusic She along with other panelists will discuss the growth of female musicians in the industry and the challenges being faced IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/telugu-composer-mm-srilekha-male-ego-comes-in-your-way-107001.html Sat, 06 Mar 2021 20:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/nithya-menen-promises-fans-a-smile-with-new-rom-com-ninnila-ninnila-104461.html Mumbai Feb 22 Actress Nithya Menen recalls how she became good friends with costar Ashok Selvan on the set of their Telugu romcom Ninnila Ninnila in London She sees it as a good sign for the upcoming films prospects upon release It is like we all friends came together for this beautiful film I am reminded of the days of Ala Modalaindiher Telugu debut During its making director Nandini Reddy Nani and I became good friends The film became a big hit I wish that Ninnila Ninnila repeats the feat Nithya says This film is entirely different from the kind of movies I have done before It has got so much feel We enjoyed ourselves together like friends while shooting for it Each of the songs released so far has been received well by the listeners Our film is going to leave you with a smile she promises fans The film is directed by Ani IV Sasi son of the late filmmaker IV Sasi and Malayalam actress Seema This project is indeed the collective effort of our friendship We had so much fun shooting Ninnila Ninnila in London The output is superb says Ani Sasi Ninnila Ninnila is slated to stream in Tamil and Telugu languages on ZeePlex from February 26 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/nithya-menen-promises-fans-a-smile-with-new-rom-com-ninnila-ninnila-104461.html Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/nila-madhab-panda-documentaries-dont-work-here-104581.html Mumbai Feb 24 While people are more open to films on serious and hardhitting subjects now filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda feels the Indian audience still needs to be more accepting towards documentaries Panda has submitted his Odia film Kalira Atita for the Oscars and the film will also have world premiere at the 28th Prague International Film Festival next month The film is about villages being consumed by the sea We have been habituated to a certain kind of cinema We have all grown up watching Bollywood cinema or regional cinema where everything is larger than life So who will be interested in my film that shows plants and trees and is about the sea eating a village Our audience is habituated with sound music largerthanlife stars and sets said the filmmaker Documentaries dont work here With OTT people have gradually started watching documentaries Nevertheless I thought let me create a character that is emotive I wanted to show the emotional angle to what climate change can do to a person added the filmmaker The filmmaker who shot to fame directing I Am Kalam adds that he went to great lengths to make his new film as authentic as possible within the budget he had In 2006 I saw a picture of a lone hand pump that was on the coast of Bay of Bengal It was a frontpage article in a newspaper I was shocked to see this and was curious to know more Then I came to know that four out of seven villages in that area had gone under the sea by 2006 You could see remnants of the villages in the sea There were muddy houses and half school buildings that were left said Panda They said it is perennial growth the sea is coming towards the land Then the British High Commission and Discovery channel offered me a fellowship and I made my first documentary on the impact of climate change in India There was a lot of acceptance and arguments But I followed the village story By 2019 I saw that all the villages were in the sea There was no human left there I realised that this story needs to be told to the world because this was actually happening he added I brought a character into the story who has lost his family to the sea I went a little philosophical with this character The toughest part was creating a set I dont have money to make this set So this meant crossing two rivers one of which is crocodile infested to get to the area where we shot panda recalled Once we crossed the rivers we had to walk for 12 kilometres We made 70 makeshift cottages and brought generators food and water for 30 to 40 days We all stayed there for 3040 days and shot It was very dangerous The way you see the film thats how it was shot he added The film has premiered in the Indian Panorama section of International Film Festival of India IFFI last month IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/nila-madhab-panda-documentaries-dont-work-here-104581.html Wed, 24 Feb 2021 17:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/drishyam-director-jeethu-joseph-social-media-helps-fans-to-know-of-films-in-other-languages-103340.html By Yashika Mathur New Delhi Feb 18 Filmmaker Jeethu Joseph best known for directing the 2013 Malayalam hit Drishyam feels the credit of increasing amalgamation of film industries across India goes to social media Joseph is currently gearing up for the release of the Mohanlalstarrer Drishyam 2 on OTT The exchange of stories between various film industries in India has increased in the last three to four years It is because of social media People in every state hear about other films They hear about Malayalam movies we hear about Marathi movies Now only the language is different otherwise it has become a single industry Joseph tells IANS He defined the Drishyam films as family drama or mystery movies It has to be an edge oftheseatfilm We have to work carefully because a loose scene can distract the audience may be some shots can reveal the suspense We have to keep the suspense intact and there has to be logic In my films logic is important Regarding Drishyam everyone says thats it is a crime thriller but I feel that Drishyam is a family drama or a mystery movie he says Considering there is a gap of over seven years between the first film and Drishyam 2 what were the challenges of directing the sequel to an immensely popular film My main challenge was to keep the continuity of characterisation Of course there was going to be a change physically and mentally The elder girl is in college and younger girl in is plustwo now Everyone has changed even George kutty played by Mohanlal has changed but the characterisation has to be the same shares Joseph Did the success of the first film affect him I wasnt thinking about making Drishyam 2 as successful as Drishyam I was thinking of making it an equally good Drishyam No filmmaker can predict the success of a film I dont know if it will get commercial or critical success I am ready for everything says Joseph Drishyam 2 will digitally release on February 19 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/drishyam-director-jeethu-joseph-social-media-helps-fans-to-know-of-films-in-other-languages-103340.html Fri, 19 Feb 2021 13:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/guess-who-was-the-busiest-star-in-rana-daggubatis-haathi-mere-saathi-102515.html Mumbai Feb 15 Fans of Rana Daggubati are looking forward to his trilingual release Haathi Mere Saathi on March 26 but the films director Prabhu Solomon insists the busiest star on the set was Unni the elephant In India only four or five elephants are certified with AWBI Animal Welfare Board Of India license to work in films So you cant shoot with all the elephants in Kerala Among these four elephants Unni was the busiest one It is taken to festivals and it is busy with ad and film shoots So we had to take Unnis dates first and accordingly schedule the artists dates said Solomon On the sets too there were more protocols in place for Unni than the actors According to AWBI we had to shoot with Unni in soft light of the mornings We couldnt use top lights for it So we gave it rest in the afternoon And evenings when the sunlight is no more harsh we used to take it out So all the stars would be waiting for Unni to arrive on the set he added The film is based on one mans struggle to save the forest and its animals and Unni was the star elephant of the film Prabhu reveals how Unni was cast in the film A few years ago I needed a lead elephant and we auditioned more than 30 to 40 elephants across the length and breadth of Kerala There I found Unni He is very friendly emotional obedient and intelligent I worked with Unni in the 2012 Tamil film Kumki and because it was so good I cast him in Kumki 2 as well Once again Ive chosen him for Haathi Mere Saathi for its exceptional skills and friendly behaviour shares Prabhu He adds Unni followed instructions perfectly Often he would come and stand where the markings were made for him to stand he was that intelligent If we wanted him to move a few inches behind hed do exactly that Unni is very special to me It is the only animal who has an acting certificate It understands the directors instructions like action cut and follows everything to the tee performing like a thespian Haathi Mere Saathi featuring Rana Daggubati Pulkit Samrat Vishnu Vishal Zoya Hussein and Kalki Koechlin releases as Kaadan in Tamil and Aranya in Telugu IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/guess-who-was-the-busiest-star-in-rana-daggubatis-haathi-mere-saathi-102515.html Tue, 16 Feb 2021 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vishal-starrer-chakra-opens-on-feb-19-theatrically-in-tamil-telugu-and-hindi-101756.html Chennai Feb 13 The Tamil film Chakra starring Vishal Shraddha Srinath and Regina Cassandra will release in dubbed Hindi and Telugu languages too the makers have revealed The decision comes in the wake of the theatrical success of recent the South Indian releases Master starring Vijay and Vijay Sethupati and the Ravi Tejastarrer Krack The thriller Chakra is based on cyber crime and will be called Chakra Ka Rakshak in Hindi Film theatres are coming alive again We are happy that our film Chakra Ka Rakshak in Hindi would give it a far more reach People in Tamil Nadu Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have always been great film enthusiasts I would love to see how people in other part of the country receive the film Vishal tells IANS The film is directed by MS Anandan and produced by Vishal under his banner Vishal Film Factory and also features Srushti Dange Manobala and Robo Shankar Yuvan Shankar Raja has composed music while cinematography is by Balasubramaniem IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vishal-starrer-chakra-opens-on-feb-19-theatrically-in-tamil-telugu-and-hindi-101756.html Sat, 13 Feb 2021 22:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sudheer-babu-starts-second-schedule-for-sridevi-soda-center-98834.html Hyderabad Jan 28 Telugu actor Sudheer Babu has started shooting for the second schedule of his upcoming film Sridevi Soda Center Sudheer posted a video on his Instagram Stories that captures him standing on a ferry and crossing the Godavari river On the clip he wrote The vibes of Godavari was on my way to Amalapuram for SrideviSodaCenter 2nd schedule Sri Devi Soda Centre is directed by Karuna Kumar The film also stars actress Anandhi Details about the film are still under wrap Last year Sudhir Babu was seen in the Nanistarrer V which released globally on OTT Sudhir had an action avatar of a rugged cop in the film which received mixed response upon being dropped in digital space IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/sudheer-babu-starts-second-schedule-for-sridevi-soda-center-98834.html Fri, 29 Jan 2021 12:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/telugu-anthology-pitta-kathalu-is-about-bold-women-96524.html Mumbai Jan 20 Filmmakers Tharun Bhascker BV Nandini Reddy Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy have come together to narrate stories about distinctly bold women through an anthology The Telugu anthology is titled Pitta Kathalu which means short stories in Telugu The characters of the stories will be brought to to life by stars Eesha Rebba Lakshmi Manchu Amala Paul Shruti Haasan Ashima Narwal Jagapathi Babu Satya Dev Saanve Megghana and Sanjith Hegde Talking about the project National Film Awardwinning director Bhascker said Pitta Kathalu is a labour of love with every story in the anthology showcasing a beautiful landscape of the country and presenting womenled stories that will touch a chord with the audience Working with other extremely talented directors and incredible actors was an opportunity to cherish It is time for regional Indian content to shine on the global stage Bhascker added For Reddy working with directors who seek to travel on newer paths of storytelling has helped us bring forth authentic human stories and a differentiated take on relationships To this Nag Ashwin added I hope Pitta Kathalu the four different stories of this anthology the four unique worlds the directors have created will connect with people not just in the Telugu speaking states but across the world Great stories can come from anywhere As we expand our film slate and tell more stories that are rooted in all corners of the country we are thrilled to bring the magic of Telugu storytelling to Netflix with Pitta Kathalu This anthology was a wonderful opportunity to work with imaginative storytellers and incredible talent who have pushed the creative boundaries said Srishti Behl Arya of Netflix where the film drops on February 19 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/telugu-anthology-pitta-kathalu-is-about-bold-women-96524.html Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/aashish-chhathi-maiya-ke-to-air-from-january-18-95828.html Mumbai Jan 18   A new Bhojupuri mythology series titled Aashish Chhathi Maiya Ke is all set to air from Monday Aashish Chhathi Maiya Ke is a story of a 12 year old girl Parvati who is a param bhakth of Chhathi Maiya and wants to become a singer like her mother However she faces strong opposition from her grand mother and father The show will capture her ardous journey and life purpose to become a singer and the extreme difficulties she endures for the wellbeing of mankind The show will air on Enterr10 Rangella a new Bhojpuri channel and is produced by Reliance Entertainments Reliance Big Synergy Rajiv Bakshi CEO Reliance Big Synergy said Regional language content has been a game changer for every major broadcaster in India We are enthused to join Enterr10s journey to capture a larger share of audience with their latest offering in Bhojpuri At Reliance Big Synergy we believe in creating shows and solutions for our clients basis indepth and incisive market insights riding on the deep experience of our creative and production teams he added Said Manish Singhal Managing Director Enterr10 Television Network Enterr10 Rangeela is our latest offering for the Bhojpuri audience and I am glad to extend our latest offering Aashish Chhathi Maiya Ke I am hopeful we will receive a positive response and support from the viewers The cast of the show includes Shagun Singh playing the role of Parvati besides Piyali Munshi Ather Siddique Yugant Badri Neelu SinghThakurani and Sunita Sharma I am confident the characters will find home in every household with their magnificent journeys said Simmi Karna VP Content Reliance Big Synergy IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/aashish-chhathi-maiya-ke-to-air-from-january-18-95828.html Mon, 18 Jan 2021 23:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vijays-master-crosses-50cr-mark-in-tn-alone-hindi-remake-soon-95271.html Chennai Jan 16 The Tamil film Master starring Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi has grossed over Rs 50 crore in Tamil Nadu alone within the first three days and is all set to be remade in Hindi  Casting for the Hindi adaptation is expected to begin soon Informing about the same trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted ITS OFFICIAL MASTER HINDI REMAKE Master starring Vijay and VijaySethupathi will now be remade in Hindi Endemol Shine India Murad Khetani Cine1 Studios and 7 Screen Studio will produce the Hindi adaptation Casting for Hindi remake will commence soon Meanwhile Master has witnessed a huge box office opening in its first three days in Tamil Nadu Trade analyst Kaushik LM tweeted Master smashes past the 50 CR gross mark in TN today the third day 3days total TN gross will be close to 55 CR Boxoffice Monster ThalapathyVijay has made it look like the goodold days Pongal time assaultuu by MasterFilm MasterPongal Thalapathy VijaySethupathi IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/vijays-master-crosses-50cr-mark-in-tn-alone-hindi-remake-soon-95271.html Sat, 16 Jan 2021 23:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rituparna-sengupta-im-still-acclaimed-as-top-actress-of-my-region-95180.html By Yashika Mathur New Delhi Jan 16 Bengali superstar Rituparna Sengupta returns to Hindi domain with the upcoming film Salt The National Award winning actress shares screen space with Chandan Roy Sanyal in the film Salt is a very sweet story about a couple where the woman is an artist and husband is an engineer The story covers a time frame of a few years on how they learn from the world and come back to each other Their relationship is sweet but comes with a pinch of salt she said explaining the mood of her latest film Rituparna who made her big screen debut in Prabhat Roys 1992 hit Shwet Pathorer Thala has also worked in Bollywood off and on over the past two and a half decades She was seen on the Hindi screen for the first time in the 1994 release Teesra Kaun and has since then worked in over 30 Bollywood projects including Main Meri Patni Aur Woh 2005 Gauri The Unborn 2007 Sirf 2008 Bumm Bumm Bole 2010 and Mittal vs Mittal 2010 Initially people used to eye Mumbai and would want to plunge into a bigger pool That ambitious attitude was there in me too I too had the aspiration to have a national presence However I got a national presence very early on in my career and gradually fell in love with my regional film industry It gave me work and importance I got a National Award for my work in my regional industry said Rituparna who a National Award for her performance in Rituparno Ghoshs 1998 release Dahan For Rituparna recognition as an actress from Bengal was important It became important for me that my regional industry should flourish I became very attached and committed I felt I had some responsibility and it was riding on my shoulders to represent my region That gave me the right impetus and lot of zeal to give Bengali cinema maximum attention she said Its not that I didnt get offers at the national level I did some films too but I didnt want to neglect my regional language I always felt that my language is so beautiful and we make such great films and that I come from the land of Satyajit Ray Mrinal Sen Bimal Roy and Aparna Sen who are already recognised globally Thats where I also carved my niche she added As someone who has been facing the camera for 31 years across films in Bengal Bollywood as well as the Telugu and Kannada film industries she has cinema change constantly New competition too has cropped up though she continues to command a fiercely loyal fan base in Bengal Did insecurity ever creep into her mind I have an optimistic nature I am not a person who looks at it in a narrow lane I dont follow rules of being insecure I have actually immersed myself in so much work that I dont feel that I have insecurity I have been and I am still acclaimed as the top actress of my region but it didnt give me the ego that I am the best or a sense of insecurity that what will happen if someone takes my place the actress said How would she sum up herself I am a very normal person who believes that hard work is needed to accomplish things I keep recommending good girls and boys from my industry I have always felt that I have worked with determination and grit that I also dont want to let it go Work has to be harmonious and it has to be team work Everyone has their own talent and expertise she summed up IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/rituparna-sengupta-im-still-acclaimed-as-top-actress-of-my-region-95180.html Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/master-opens-to-packed-halls-despite-online-leak-and-covid-94489.html Mumbai Jan 13 The highlyanticipated film Master starring Tamil superstars Thalapathy Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi could well be on its way to create a record at the box office despite opening amid the pandemic and being leaked on torrent websites hours before its release Fans of the two actors started crowding at theatres since early morning on Wednesday for the opening show of the film which has released on the big screen despite Covid pandemic Film exhibitor Vishek Chauhan on Wednesday tweeted photos and videos from theatres in the city and even outside Mumbai Master 7am shows are also done in parts of the worldit also goes Housefull even during a pandemic Master is a BlockbusterThalapathyVijay is a leader he tweeted Announcing a huge box office opening for the film trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted Its a Tsunami at the BO MasterFilm has a FANTABULOUS START Only goes to prove yet again Give the audience what THEY want to watch and they will never disappoint you Charm of watching a wellmade entertainer on big screen will never diminish Master MasterPongal Meanwhile South actress Keerthy Suresh revealed on social media that she is back to the theatre after one year just to watch Master Cant even describe how ecstatic it feels to be back at a theatre after waiting for a whole year and whats even better Its for Master Ithu MasterPongal da MasterIsHere the actress tweeted from her verified account early morning on Wednesday Keerthy also shared photograph of a packed cinema hall with the film playing on the big screen Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj Master also features Malavika Mohanan Arjun Das Andrea Jeremiah and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj in pivotal roles The makers have also planned to release the film dubbed in Hindi on January 14 in cinemas across North India IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/master-opens-to-packed-halls-despite-online-leak-and-covid-94489.html Thu, 14 Jan 2021 06:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-calls-ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-an-unforgettable-film-on-its-1st-anniversary-94142.html Hyderabad Jan 12 Telugu star Allu Arjun on Tuesday celebrated the first anniversary of his film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo He had a reunion with the films team including director Trivikram Srinivas too Sharing a pic of the reunion he posted on Instagram One year ReUnion of AVPL Thank you all for this unforgettable and a memorable film Thank you all Gratitude forever His costar Pooja Hegde tweeted photos from the celebration and wrote We just HAD to celebrate the 1st birthday of this one massive alavaikunthapurramuloo 1yearofAVPL Apart from the films team meeting up to mark the occasion three rappers including Roll Rida Asura and Harika Narayan performed a rap that chronicled the journey of Arjun from his first film Gangotri to Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo The film costarring Tabu and Jayaram revolves around Bantu essayed by Arjun who grows up being constantly subjected to his fathers scorn until he learns of his real parentage He decides to carve a place for himself within the family he truly belongs to Along with the film its soundtrack was also a big hit with songs such as Butta bomma and Samajavaragamana becoming chartbusters IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-calls-ala-vaikunthapurramuloo-an-unforgettable-film-on-its-1st-anniversary-94142.html Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/fans-forget-social-distancing-to-advance-book-tickets-of-vijay-and-vijay-sethupatis-next-94188.html Coimbatore Jan 12 Tamil cinemas Thalapathy Vijay comes together with Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi in the highlyanticipated film Master and fans eager to advancebook tickets are clearly in the mood to relax social distancing norms going by pictures doing the rounds Film trade analyst Komal Nahta on Tuesday tweeted photographs of the crowd outside a multiplex in the city for tickets of the Tamil action drama which hits theatres on January 13 People in queue at Miraj multiplex in Coimbatore to buy tickets for tomorrows show of Master Nahta tweeted Netizens reacted to the pictures of the huge que outside the multiplex Crazy No social distancing Looks like theatres need to be closed again to protect people from themselves commented a user Public come back 100 occupancy india shared another user Buzz for the film has been high ever since shoot began for the film which will witness a face off between the two actors with mega fan following Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj Master also features Malavika Mohanan Arjun Das Andrea Jeremiah and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj in pivotal roles The makers have also planned to release the film dubbed in Hindi on January 14 in cinemas across North India IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/fans-forget-social-distancing-to-advance-book-tickets-of-vijay-and-vijay-sethupatis-next-94188.html Wed, 13 Jan 2021 08:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/telugu-star-nabha-natesh-happy-her-new-film-has-opened-in-theatres-93023.html New Delhi Jan 8 Telugu star Nabha Natesh is on cloud nine Her recent release Solo Brathuke So Better has opened to a good response at the theatres What makes it all the more special is that this was the first film to release in theatres post lockdown I am so happy and grateful for the love audience has showered on my film I was eagerly waiting to see the audiences reaction said a visibly happy Nabha Even as the film does good business Nabhas character Amrutha is being liked by viewers Her acting is receiving special attention of the fans Even as many films have been releasing on OTT amid the closure of cinema halls owing to Covid lockdown Nabha feels going to theatres is more than just an outing Its a wholesome magical experience It is not just about going to the theatres going there booking tickets ordering popcorn and watching something on a huge screen is a very different experience Its magical and has so much more grandeur she says The talented actors career has been soaring every since she starred in the 2019 scifi action drama iSmartShankar Apart from good roles how important is it for her to be positively critiqued It matters to me how my performance is reviewed but more than that I focus on how much my audience loves my work and if I am able to entertain the fans or not she shares Bollywood dreams Things have started getting back to normal now in the film industry I am in talks with some filmmakers but would like to comment only at the right time She says IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/telugu-star-nabha-natesh-happy-her-new-film-has-opened-in-theatres-93023.html Sat, 09 Jan 2021 05:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-star-priya-bapat-to-shoot-for-aditya-kripalanis-film-in-singapore-93157.html Mumbai Jan 8 Popular Marathi actress Priya Bapat will begin shooting for independent filmmaker Aditya Kripalanis upcoming film in February in Singapore The film Father Like also stars Singaporean actor Lee Huat Father Like is a film of a 38yearold woman who is looking for her father A taxi driver helps her in that For me the film is much more than just finding her own father its more about finding herself her roots and a lot more she said Im very happy to be a part of this film not because of the fact that Im going to get to work with Aditya but also because I really love his process the way he approaches actors and the amount of investment and involvement he has in his projects is extraordinary Also another interesting thing is that this is going to be my first English film to be shot abroad I am looking forward to playing Sara she added Kripalani has directed the films Tikli And Laxmi Bomb Tottaa Pataaka Item Maal Devi Aur Hero and Not Today This will be his first international project I think one benefit or advantage of working with independent filmmakers is that they dont intend to create a big box office project They want to tell their story the hero of the film is always the story For me it is extremely important because ultimately the script has to be powerful only then a film can sustain said Priya known for her performances in Marathi movies Kaksparsh and Aamhi Doghi Kripalani shared that initially when his team started auditions for the film he was worried about how they were going to conduct auditions with one actor in Singapore who is 70 years old and one actor in India and still keep the auditions real Then we conducted auditions via Zoom with actors We realised that if given proper direction and correct environment actors are able to be as honest as theyre in person Priya gave two levels of auditions and she gave the best audition with as much spirit and feeling as she might have in person I think despite the fact that we were on Zoom This is why this film is novel for me said the director IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/marathi-star-priya-bapat-to-shoot-for-aditya-kripalanis-film-in-singapore-93157.html Sat, 09 Jan 2021 16:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-thankful-for-garnering-10-million-instagram-followers-92815.html Hyderabad Jan 7 Telugu superstar Allu Arjun has garnered a following of 10 million on Instagram and has thanked his fans for being there as his strength Arjun posted a video montage on Instagram The clip features all the videos and pictures he has shared on the portal Thank You All for the Love Thank you for being there as my strength Truly touched and humbled by your blessings he wrote as the caption On the professional front Arjun has recently announced his next film directed by Koratala Siva He also shared the first poster of the film tentatively titled AA21 on the photosharing website In the poster two boys can be seen standing near a shore and gazing at a village The film is scheduled to release in early 2022 Other details related to the film are still under wraps IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/allu-arjun-thankful-for-garnering-10-million-instagram-followers-92815.html Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/varun-tej-tests-negative-for-covid-92725.html Hyderabad Jan 7 Telugu star Varun Tej Konidela on Thursday shared the news with fans that that he has tested negative for Covid19 He thanked everyone for their love and prayers Varun posted a note on Instagram that read Never thought a report saying Negative would bring in so much joy to me Yes I tested Covid Negative Thank you very much for all the love and prayers Varun tested positive for coronavirus in December and was quarantined at home He had shared a health update on Instagram Earlier today I tested positive for Covid19 with mild symptoms I am currently quarantined at home taking the necessary precautions Ill be back soon Thank you for all your love he wrote The actor recently started preparing for his next film F3 The film is a sequel of the comedy F2 Fun And Frustration which was released last year F3 also stars Tamannaah Bhatia Venkatesh Daggubati and Mehreen Pirzadaa IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/varun-tej-tests-negative-for-covid-92725.html Thu, 07 Jan 2021 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/madhavan-starrer-maara-was-shot-in-such-a-bad-weather-says-director-92145.html Mumbai Jan 4 The romantic drama Maara starring R Madhavan and Shraddha Srinath was extensively shot in Kerala and Tamil Nadu and director Dhilip Kumar recalls how filming in coastal Kerala was most challenging yet fulfilling Every other day we used to get cyclone alerts during shoot It was very difficult to shoot in such a bad weather However eventually we managed get our scenes right once we understood the weather pattern I remember how for the first few times we all freaked out but with each passing day it got easier and fun said Kumar Then it was like a guessing game since after every couple of days there was an alert After a while shooting in the rains was never an issue however you dont see that much rain on screen We would wait for the rains to stop and get a half an hour window and sometimes wrap the scene within that half hour he added The director shared that the first half of the film was entirely shot in a coastal town We extensively shot on roads and sometimes when a character is riding a bike or walking on the street they would not know where exactly the camera was placed Consequently we managed to do a lot of candid shots he said Maara marks the feature film debut of Dhilip Kumar who had directed a short film titled Kalki in 2015 Maara will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on January 8 IANS https://dailyworld.in/regional-cinema/madhavan-starrer-maara-was-shot-in-such-a-bad-weather-says-director-92145.html Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:48:00 +0530