Bengaluru, Aug 22 (Ians) Tamannaah Bhatia, who’s riding high on the success of the Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Jailer’ and her ‘Vaa Nu Kavalaiya’ number, took time off to attend an ancient Naga Mandala Pooja organised at the Sadhguru Sannidhi in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka.
The puja, whose pictures have gone viral on social media, was also attended by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Sivakumar’s daughter Aishwarya Hegde, Kannada film producer Rockline Venkatesh, and ‘Kgf’ actress Srinidhi Shetty.
Tamannaah’s spiritual side was highlighted by mega star Rajinikanth, who at a function before the release of ‘Jailer’ said that like him she is also a highly spiritual person and he was surprised to learn about it.
The special puja was conducted by Udupi Vaidyas on the occasion of Naga Panchami in the presence of Sadhguru on Monday evening.
Speaking on the occasion, Sadhguru said, “There is an innate longing within human beings to go beyond all limitations.
The puja, whose pictures have gone viral on social media, was also attended by Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Sivakumar’s daughter Aishwarya Hegde, Kannada film producer Rockline Venkatesh, and ‘Kgf’ actress Srinidhi Shetty.
Tamannaah’s spiritual side was highlighted by mega star Rajinikanth, who at a function before the release of ‘Jailer’ said that like him she is also a highly spiritual person and he was surprised to learn about it.
The special puja was conducted by Udupi Vaidyas on the occasion of Naga Panchami in the presence of Sadhguru on Monday evening.
Speaking on the occasion, Sadhguru said, “There is an innate longing within human beings to go beyond all limitations.
- 8/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
SandalwoodThe 'Roberrt' trailer was released in both Telugu and Kannada.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe trailer of the upcoming Kannada film Roberrt was released on its lead star Darshan’s 44th birthday. The Telugu version of the trailer was released as well, with veteran Tollywood actor Jagapathi Babu playing an important part in the film. On the release of the Roberrt trailer, Darshan tweeted: “Here comes the Telugu version trailer of my upcoming movie #Roberrt. Thanks all for your love & support.” Here comes the Telugu version trailer of my upcoming movie #Roberrt. Thanks all for your love & supporthttps://t.co/Fw0ZdbtZug@umap30071 @UmapathyFilms @TharunSudhir @StarAshaBhat @telugufilmnagar pic.twitter.com/dWSsVEJkeo — Darshan Thoogudeepa (@dasadarshan) February 16, 2021 Watch the trailer here: Roberrt is directed by Tharun Sudhir and has three female leads-- Aishwarya Prasad, Asha Bhat and Sonal Monterio in the cast. According to reports, the film will feature Vinod Prabhakar, son of actor Tiger Prabhakar,...
- 2/17/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
SandalwoodTouted to be a complete entertainer, the film will be directed by Suri.Digital NativeDigital NativeSon of popular Kannada actor couple Ambareesh and Sumalatha, Abhishek Ambareesh debuted with the film Amar a couple of years ago. It turned out to be the perfect launchpad for the young actor. And now there is news about his second project. Titled Bad Manners and to be directed by Suri, it will be a complete entertainer. The groundwork for this film is on the verge of completion and the shooting will begin in February. Reports say that the team is planning on completing the shooting of the action blocks first and have earmarked locations for this at Sugar City in Mandya. The action sequences will be choreographed by ace stunt master Ravi Verma. Abhishek, impressed with his role in Bad Manners, has undergone a lot of training to get himself fit for the role,...
- 1/12/2021
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SANDALWOODThe actor recently appeared on Ramesh Aravind’s talk show, ‘Weekend with Ramesh’. Digital NativeDigital NativeA recent episode of Weekend with Ramesh, hosted by Ramesh Aravind, saw Sandalwood star Darshan as a guest. During the show, Darshan revealed that, despite being the son of popular Kannada actor Thoogudeepa Srinivas and having a background in the film industry, acting was not an easy ride for him. The actor is known among his fans for his hard work and dedication. During the episode of Weekend with Ramesh, Darshan revealed that his guru in the Kannada film industry is the Janumada Jodi actor Mandya Ramesh. Darshan recalled some fond memories of his early acting days on the show. Meanwhile, in an interview with a satellite channel, Mandya Ramesh revealed that before becoming an actor, Darshan worked as a light boy on the sets of Janumada Jodi (1996), Mandya Ramesh’s debut movie. He also...
- 12/17/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film is based on Reverend Ferdinand Kittel, known for creating the first Kannada-English dictionary.Digital NativeDigital Native It has been well publicised already that veteran Kannada actor V Ravichandran will be starring in a film titled Kannadiga, directed by Bm Giriraj. Touted to be a period drama, Kannadiga is about Reverend Ferdinand Kittel, well-known for creating the first Kannada-English dictionary. The latest buzz is that popular actor-producer Rockline Venkatesh will also be seen in a pivotal role in this film, according to Cinema Express. Interestingly, V Ravichandran and Rockline Venkatesh have shared the screen space in a couple of films before and have a good rapport. Besides these two actors, Kannadiga will also star Jamie Alter, son of the late actor Tom Alter. This film will mark Jamie’s entry into the Kannada film industry. While Ravichandran plays the role of Samantabhadra, Jamie will be seen as Reverend Ferdinand Kittel.
- 12/2/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
SandalwoodIn an interaction with media, the star said that he missed the varieties of breakfast served on the sets.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada star Darshan was recently at the Shringa Giri Shanmuga temple in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar for the muhurat of actor Dhruwan starrer Bhagwan Sri Krishna Paramathma and interacted with the media that had gathered there. When asked about the Covid-19 situation and the lockdown, the star jocularly remarked that he missed being on the sets because at home he gets to eat only one variety of breakfast while on the sets he would get to eat four varieties. The star added that he missed idlis and vada during the lockdown. On a serious note, Darshan reiterated that his Roberrt will hit the marquee only after the situation returns to normal. With this, he had made it clear that there was no hurry in releasing the film now. The film...
- 10/30/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodRumours were rife that their son has been named Ayush, but Radhika has quashed it.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe star couple in Sandalwood, Yash and Radhika Pandit, welcomed their second child last year and since then there have been various speculations on the name. Rumours were rife that their son has been named Ayush, but Radhika has quashed it. Quelling such reports, Radhika wrote on her social media page: “Morning dose of happiness Replying to one of the most asked questions.. Finally Junior is getting a name soon!! Will keep u guys updated #radhikapandit #nimmaRP P.S: His name is not Ayush. (sic).” View this post on Instagram Morning dose of happiness Replying to one of the most asked questions.. Finally Junior is getting a name soon!! Will keep u guys updated #radhikapandit #nimmaRP P.S: His name is not Ayush. A post shared by Radhika Pandit (@iamradhikapandit) on Aug 23, 2020 at 10:50pm Pdt This means,...
- 8/25/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodNayanthara made her debut in Kannada with ‘Super’ in 2010 and it remains her sole film in the industry till now.Digital NativeDigital NativeOne of the most awaited films in the Kannada film industry is Gandugali Madakari Nayaka, which has Darshan playing the lead role. Directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, the film has Srinivasa Murthy and Doddanna playing important roles as well. There was an update about an inclusion to the star cast a few days and we got to know that veteran actor Sumalatha is playing a pivotal role. On her role, the film’s director said that she plays the raja matha. She will be joining the film’s team in Hyderabad, where the shooting will happen at the Ramoji Rao Studio. While details about the stars in the cast are being revealed at regular intervals, there is still no news about the film’s female lead. According to the Sandalwood grapevine,...
- 3/10/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by Rajendra Singh Babu, the film is inspired by a historical novel penned by Bl Venu.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe launch of the Darshan starrer Gandugali Madakari Nayaka happened at Chitradurga a few months ago with the team conducting special poojas at the Barageramma and Ekanatheshwari temples to commence the proceedings. The shooting of this film is currently on at a brisk pace. Directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, Gandugali Madakari Nayaka is bankrolled by well-known producer Rockline Venkatesh under his banner. Gandugali Madakari Nayaka is inspired by a historical novel penned by Bl Venu and the director has reportedly done extensive research to get the characterisation right. The technical crew of this film comprise Hamsalekha for music and Ashok Kashyap for cinematography. The film will be shot in various locations in Chitradurga, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Rajasthan. Reports suggest that the second schedule will commence in Hyderabad very soon. The latest...
- 3/3/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirector Prakash has come up with an interesting tale and the actor has decided to do the role. Digital NativeDigital Native Reports are that the Sandalwood star Darshan’s next will be a political film. While the actor is known for helping out his industry friends with their election campaigns irrespective of the political party affiliations, this is the first time he is acting in a politics-based film. Director Prakash has come up with an interesting tale and the actor has decided to do the role. Reports are that it is about two political families going to any extent to obtain power and the next generation’s take on it. Prakash and Darshan teamed up for Tarak in 2017 and the film went on to become a big hit. This is their second outing together, which has raised the expectation levels. More details about this film will be out soon. Meanwhile,...
- 2/12/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirector Prakash has come up with an interesting tale and the actor has decided to do the role. Digital NativeDigital Native Reports are that the Sandalwood star Darshan’s next will be a political film. While the actor is known for helping out his industry friends with their election campaigns irrespective of the political party affiliations, this is the first time he is acting in a politics-based film. Director Prakash has come up with an interesting tale and the actor has decided to do the role. Reports are that it is about two political families going to any extent to obtain power and the next generation’s take on it. Prakash and Darshan teamed up for Tarak in 2017 and the film went on to become a big hit. This is their second outing together, which has raised the expectation levels. More details about this film will be out soon. Meanwhile,...
- 2/12/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe ‘Roberrt’ team was camping in Varanasi for the last few weeks to wrap up the last schedule for the film.Digital NativeKannada star Darshan has wrapped up the shooting for his upcoming Roberrt, which is directed by Tharun Sudhir. Confirming this, the star posted a pic of him and his team relaxing on a boat ride. It may be recalled here that the Roberrt team was camping in Varanasi for a few weeks now to wrap up the last schedule for the film. While revealing that the shooting has been completed, Darshan also disclosed on his social media page that the film’s first look will be out on December 25. It may be noted here that the shooting for Roberrt began at the Kanteerava Studio in Bengaluru. Sources close the film unit had revealed earlier that the filmmakers have entered into a Non-Disclosure Agreement with the team members and...
- 12/23/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodAsha Bhat plays the female lead in this entertainer while Tollywood star Jagapathy Babu plays the antagonist.Digital NativeThe Darshan starrer Roberrt is progressing rapidly with the team wrapping up a schedule in Mysuru recently and moving to Varanasi. Sources in the know say that this will be the last schedule as the team intends to complete the talkie portions there. It may be noted here that the shooting of this film began at the Kanteerava Studio in Bengaluru. Sources close the film unit had revealed earlier that the filmmakers have entered into a Non-Disclosure Agreement with the team members and banned the usage of mobile phones on the sets to ensure no pics or videos are leaked unofficially. Asha Bhat plays the female lead in this entertainer which has Tollywood star Jagapathy Babu as the antagonist. The technical crew of Roberrt includes Arjun Janya for music and Sudhakar S Raj for camerawork.
- 12/17/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe star made it clear that there was no truth in such reports while adding that he was busy with his acting schedule.Digital NativeDigital NativeReports had surfaced a few weeks ago that Kannada star Darshan will be hosting a popular TV show. However, enquiries revealed that it is not true. The star himself made it clear that there was no truth in such reports while adding that he was busy with his acting schedule. Darshan was quoted by Cinema Express as stating, “I can’t act on both platforms. I currently enjoy being on the big screen, which I don’t think I can do on television.” Darshan currently has Odeya gearing up for release on December 12. Directed by MD Sridhar, the film is bankrolled by Darshan’s close friend Sandesh Nagraj under the banner Sandesh Productions. Raghavi Thimmayya (Sanah Thimmayya) plays the female lead in this flick. The...
- 12/6/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe actor requested his fans to refrain from celebrating his birthday in a grand manner, asking them instead to plant saplings in remembrance of his late father.Digital NativeDigital NativeCome October 3 and Abhishek Ambareesh will be ringing in his 26th birthday. But the young actor will not be celebrating it. In a message to his fans, Abhishek said that he is still mourning the death of his beloved father, veteran actor Rebel Star Ambareesh, who passed away earlier this year. Abhishek requested his fans to refrain from celebrating his birthday in a grand manner, asking them instead to plant saplings in remembrance of his late father. Abhishek’s debut film, Amar, hit the marquee on May 31 this year amidst a lot of expectations. Directed by Nagashekar, Amar was bankrolled under the banner Sandesh Productions. Amar’s technical crew comprised Arjun Janya for composing music, Satya Hegde to crank the camera...
- 9/27/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe makers of the Kannada film say ‘Saaho’ took over their screens, that too during the long festival weekend, due to which they lost a major chunk of the profit.Digital NativeRockline Venkatesh/Digital NativeThe Kannada movie Kurukshetra released to packed houses on August 9 and is well into its fourth week. However, a big blow for the filmmakers came in the form of Prabhas starrer Saaho, which hit theatres later in August. Saaho took over the screens that were running Kurukshetra, that too during the long Ganesh Chaturthi festival weekend. This, of course, did not go well with the makers of Kurukshetra, who allege that they have lost a major chunk of their profit. Veteran producer Rockline Venkatesh, who is also the distributor for Kurukshetra, has been quoted by The New Indian Express as stating, “If this the case of a big film, I understand the state and the problems...
- 9/5/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film is directed by Gurudatta Ganiga of 'Ambi Ning Vayassaytho' fame.Digital NativeAbhishek Ambareesh’s debut movie Amar hit the marquee last month and the young actor is already busy with his second assignment. Sources in the know say that the leading producer in the Kannada film industry, Rockline Venkatesh has signed up Abhishek for his next project. The producer was keen on having him on board so much so that the deal was struck even before the completion of Amar. Reports are that he was paid a whopping Rs 2 crore to star in the movie that will be directed by Gurudatta Ganiga of Ambi Ning Vayassaytho fame. It may be noted here that Abhishek made it to the headlines during the making of Amar that his pay packet for starring in the film was Rs 1 crore. Amar was bankrolled under the banner Sandesh Productions. The film’s technical...
- 6/26/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodFilm stars Yash and Darshan, producer Rockline Venkatesh and other prominent film personalities from Sandalwood were expected to take part in the event.Digital NativeOn the birth anniversary of the late actor and politician, Ambareesh, on Thursday, his wife and newly elected Member of Parliament from the Mandya constituency Sumalatha organised Ambi (as Ambareesh was affectionately called) Jayantotsav. Interestingly, Sumalatha is the lone independent MP from Karnataka. Film stars Yash and Darshan, producer Rockline Venkatesh and other prominent film personalities from Sandalwood were expected to take part in the celebrations. The event was expected to begin at 2 pm on Thursday in Mandya. Sumalatha and Ambareesh’s son Abhishek also was to take part in the event. Last Friday, after the election results were declared and she emerged victorious, Sumalatha paid tribute to Ambareesh at his memorial in Bengaluru. Abhishek was also seen alongside a visibly emotional Sumalatha paying his respects.
- 5/30/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by Guru Deshpande, the family drama stars Shreyas Manju and Nishvika Naidu in the lead.Digital NativePuneeth Rajkumar will be making a cameo appearance in the upcoming Kannada film Paddehuli. The film already has Rakshit Shetty in a guest role and now Puneeth has been brought onboard. The star will be making an appearance in the climax sequence and it will be the Usp of the film, we hear. The film is scheduled for release on April 19 and the Paddehuli team did not want to reveal about Puneeth Rajkumar’s presence until a few days before the release to maintain the suspense factor. There are speculations that the Kannada Power Star may be appearing as himself in the movie, though this hasn’t been confirmed yet. Paddehuli is touted to be a family drama in which the lead actor plays a musician and a hard core Vishnuvardhan fan. Directed by Guru Deshpande,...
- 4/10/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by Santosh Ananddram, Puneeth will be seen playing the role of a college student in the movie.Digital NativeIt is not new for the Bollywood stars to appear in south Indian films. Several actors have done it in the past and there is one more in the pipeline. Puneeth Rajkumar’s upcoming film Yuva Ratna will have an interesting addition to the star cast. It is none other than the Bollywood actor Boman Irani. Reports are that he will be playing the role of a college principal in the film. Expectations are high on Yuva Ratna, as it brings back the winning combination – Puneeth Rajkumar and director Santosh Ananddram. The duo had worked together in Rajakumara which was a big hit. Yuva Ratna is being bankrolled under the banner Hombale Films. It may be noted here that Puneeth will be appearing as a college student after nearly a decade with this Santosh Ananddram directorial.
- 3/22/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodTo be directed by Chetan Kumar, the film is touted to be a mass entertainer.Digital NativeDigital NativePuneeth Rajkumar’s birthday is just around the corner and there is some exciting news for all his fans. To coincide with the Power Star’s birthday on March 17, the makers of his upcoming film James have decided to release its motion poster along with an official announcement. James is helmed by director Chetan Kumar and the project is bankrolled by Kishore Pathikonda. According to reports, James will be a complete entertainer with all the massy elements included and the groundwork is progressing briskly to ensure that the film goes on the floors soon. Sources in the know say that it will be on the lines of James Bond films with an Indian flavour. In the meantime, Puneeth is busy with Yuva Ratna, which is being directed by Santosh Ananddram. The film is bankrolled by Hombale Films.
- 3/15/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodHaving diversified into production and audio industry, Puneeth Rajkumar is looking forward to wielding the megaphone as well.Digital NativeDigital NativePuneeth Rajkumar is one of the top ranking actors in the Kannada film industry. Recently he floated his own production house Prk Films and an audio label, Prk Audio. The star has reportedly told in an interview that he always wanted to promote good cinema and therefore, he floated his own production house, which will give an opportunity to directors, actors, and technicians with talent. Having diversified into production and audio industry, Puneeth Rajkumar is looking forward to wielding the megaphone as well. He had reportedly expressed his desire to direct a movie and is looking forward to directing his older brother Shiva Rajkumar, we hear. However, this may take some time as it will require a lot of groundwork, said the star. With too many acting assignments needing his attention,...
- 3/9/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodGoing by the latest figures, the film has collected around Rs 28 crore in Karnataka alone.Digital NativeDigital NativeAnupama Parameswaran is riding high on her debut film in Sandalwood turning out to be a hit. Natasaarvabhowma, starring Puneeth Rajkumar in the lead role, has Anupama playing the lead opposite him. The horror thriller hit the marquee recently and has been getting positive reviews. Anupama’s performance as a lawyer in the film is being raved about as well. The gorgeous actor made her acting debut with the 2015 Malayalam film Premam, which was a smash hit. She was then seen in Telugu and Tamil films as well, making a mark for herself with her performances. With a hit in Kannada, Anupama seems set to rule the roost in the southern film circuit. Natasaarvabhowma was helmed by Pavan Wadeyar and produced by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Productions. Its technical crew include D Imman for music,...
- 2/13/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe shooting for the film is scheduled to begin next month.Digital NativeAfter the release of his Natasarvabhouma on Thursday, Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar will be shifting his focus to the Santosh Ananddram directorial from February 14. Santosh Ananddram and Puneeth Rajkumar had teamed up for Raajakumara earlier, which had turned out to be a huge hit commercially. They are now getting back together for Yuva Ratna, which will be out in theatres in mid 2019. While the shooting for Yuva Ratna is yet to commence, Puneeth has inked another deal with director Chetan Kumar. Sources in the know say that it will be on the lines of James Bond films with an Indian flavour. The shooting for the Chetan Kumar directorial is scheduled to begin next month. There is a buzz that the shooting may commence on Puneeth’s birthday, March 17. This film will be bankrolled by Kishore Pathikonda under his banner.
- 2/7/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Sandalwood The actress is now working on Kv Anand’s Kaappan starring Mohanlal, Suriya and Arya. Digital NativeKannada powerstar Puneeth Rajkumar and director Santosh Ananddram, who had tasted success in their previous outing Raajakumara, are all set to collaborate for another venture. If all goes well, Sayyeshaa Saigal will make her Sandalwood debut as the leading lady in the new project, titled Yuvaratna. Sayyeshaa, who began her career with the Telugu film Akhil starring Nagarjuna’s son Akhil Akkineni in the lead role, is currently busy with the Kv Anand directorial Kaappan. The movie stars Mohanlal, Suriya and Arya as the male leads. Meanwhile, Yuvaratna is bankrolled under the banner Hombale Films, which recently gave the hit movie Kgf starring Yash. The shooting of Yuvaratna is slated to begin on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The movie, which was announced on November 1, will see Puneeth donning the role of a college-goer.
- 2/5/2019
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film is the star's first release in Kannada this year.Digital NativeWith just a few days left for the release of the Kannada film Natasarvabhouma, Puneeth Rajkumar’s fans are excited. The film, scheduled to hit the marquee on February 7, will be the power star’s first ever film release this year. Puneeth Rajkumar’s Natasarvabhouma is helmed by Pavan Wadeyar and produced by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Productions. Its technical crew include D Imman for music, Tollywood dance master Jani for choreography, and Vaidhi as the cameraman. The film will have two heroines – Rachita Ram and Anupama Parameswaran – playing the female leads. It may be mentioned here that the latter will be making her debut in Sandalwood with Natasarvabhouma. On bankrolling Puneeth’s film after a decade, its producer Rockline Venkatesh had told in an interview to Cinemaexpress, “You should ask Puneeth why he took so long to associate with me.
- 2/4/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodPuneeth Rajkumar, playing a journalist in the film, will be seen wearing a black thread woven with nine gemstones.Digital NativeYouTube screenshotThe official trailer of the Puneeth Rajkumar starrer Natasarvabhouma is out and has captured the attention of the film buffs. From the trailer, it is evident that it is a horror thriller that will have the cine goers in the edge of their seats throughout. Puneeth Rajkumar, playing a journalist in the film will be seen wearing a black thread woven with nine gemstones, which is intriguing and seems to have an underlying importance. Speaking about it, director Pavan Wadeyar had told the New Indian Express earlier, “Puneeth has always been a trendsetter with his unique style. He is currently sporting a thread that has a jewel with nine gemstones on his wrist, rather than wearing it as a ring or around the neck, as it usually is worn.
- 1/26/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe ace director reportedly got emotional and heaped praises on Gv Prakash for doing a wonderful job in the film.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Bala was at the special screening of Sarvam Thaala Mayam, which has Gv Prakash Kumar as its lead star. Soon after the show, the ace director got emotional and heaped praises on Gv Prakash for doing a wonderful job. He also wished the team a big success on its release on February 1st. Incidentally, Bala and Gv Prakash share a good rapport and have worked together in Naachiyar, a crime drama that had Jyothika playing the title role. The film, that released last year, was critically acclaimed. Written and directed by Bala, Naachiyar was also bankrolled by him under his banner B Studios. The star cast also had Ivana and producer Rockline Venkatesh in important roles. Maestro Ilaiyaraaja had scored music for this flick with Theni Eeshwar...
- 1/25/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodSome of the top names in the Kannada film industry are expected to grace the occasion and about one lakh Puneeth Rajkumar fans will be there as well. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Power Star of Sandalwood, Puneeth Rajkumar did not have a single film release as a hero this year. Though his fans are disappointed over this, there is some news here! The star and his fans shall begin the New Year with the audio launch of his upcoming film Nata Saravabhowma. The audio launch is being planned as a grand event. Scheduled to be held on January 5, it will be held in Hubbali. Some of the top names in the Kannada film industry are expected to grace the occasion and about one lakh Puneeth Rajkumar fans will be there as well. Sources in the know say that there are four songs in the Nata Saravabhowma album and all the songs will be performed on stage.
- 12/29/2018
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe star did not have a single film release this year, leaving his fans disappointed.Digital NativeThe Power Star of Sandalwood, Puneeth Rajkumar, did not have a single film release this year, barring Humble Politician Nograj, in which he only made a cameo appearance as himself. This certainly had his hardcore fans disappointed as they were eager to see him on the silver screen. But there is good news for all Puneeth fans out there! The star will begin year 2019 with the release of his Natasaarvabhowma. This film is scheduled for release on the Republic Day weekend, say sources in the know. Natasaarvabhowma was initially planned for release during December end this year but has been scheduled for an early 2019 release now. The film is directed by Pavan Wadeyar and is bankrolled by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Productions. D Imman is composing the music for this flick while...
- 12/7/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodAccording to reports, the actors have asked director Santosh Ananddram to come up with a suitable script for them.Digital NativeSandalwood stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Yash have shared a good rapport for a long time now. Even recently, after the launch of Yash’s Kgf trailer, Puneeth took to Twitter to congratulate Yash when the trailer crossed 20 million views online. According to reports, both the actors are keen on sharing screen space with each other and have instructed director Santosh Ananddram to come up with a suitable script for them. If the script turns out to be exceptional, both stars would be hopping onboard the project, we hear. Santosh Ananddram and Puneeth Rajkumar had teamed up for Raajakumara earlier, which turned out to be a huge hit commercially. They are currently working on Yuva Ratna, which will be out in theatres in mid-2019. Puneeth Rajkumar is currently busy with the Pawan Wadeyar directorial Nata Sarvabhouma.
- 11/14/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film is touted to be a family entertainer.Digital NativeReports about Darshan’s 55th film are out and they are enough to pique one’s interest. The star will be collaborating with Tarak director Prakash Jayaraman again. Apparently, the new film, similar to Tarak, will also be a family entertainer and the director is busy with the groundwork. Both Darshan and Prakash Jayaraman share a very good rapport. When Tarak was wrapped up, Darshan had praised the director for wrapping up the project in 64 days and pointed out that he was the epitome of time management. Darshan is currently awaiting the release of his 50th film Kurukshetra, a high budget historical that features him as Duryodhana. Directed by Naganna, the film is produced by Muni Ratna under his banner Kcn Movies. One of the most expensive films to ever be made in the Kannada film industry, the historical has...
- 11/8/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film is directed by Santosh Ananddram while V Hari Krishna has been roped in to compose the music.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe last time Sandalwood Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar was seen as a college student was in Raam and that released way back in 2009. After nearly a decade, he is set to return as a college-goer with the Santosh Ananddram directorial Yuva Ratna. The title comes with the tagline ‘Power of Youth’, which gives an indication that the film would have a political touch. The title of the film was announced on November 1 and now this news about his role as a college-goer has surfaced, which has Puneeth’s fans elated. V Hari Krishna has been roped in to compose the tunes for this flick and details about the rest of the star cast and crew are expected to be out soon. Santosh Ananddram and Puneeth Rajkumar had teamed up earlier for Raajakumara,...
- 11/5/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe actor was out of action after he was involved in an accident last month that left him with an injury in his hand.Digital NativeSandalwood star Darshan was involved in an accident last month that left him with an injury in his hand. The star was out of action due to this and his shooting schedules were thrown completely out of gear. Finally, here is some good news for all his fans! Darshan has recovered and is ready to get back to the sets. Also, things are looking bright career-wise with his 50th film Kurukshetra getting ready for release. The film is the final stages of post-production and may get a release date very soon. The star plays Duryodhana in this historical based on the epic Mahabharata and the story is told from his perspective. One of the most expensive films to ever be made in the Kannada film industry,...
- 10/17/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe star is all set to team up with director Santosh Ananddram and producer Vijay Kiragandur yet again.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Puneeth Rajkumar starrer Raajakumara that released last year was one of the biggest hits in his career. Following its massive success at the box office, the Power Star of Sandalwood is all set to team up with the film’s director Santosh Ananddram and producer Vijay Kiragandur yet again. This is indeed great news for all movie buffs, especially for Puneeth’s fans as he is teaming up with Santosh, who is a successful director. While more details about this project are awaited, we hear that the title will be announced this week. Puneeth Rajkumar is currently busy with Nata Sarvabhouma, which is being helmed by Pavan Wadeyar. The film is being produced by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Productions. Its technical crew includes D Imman for music,...
- 10/10/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodReports about both Kiccha Sudeep and Darshan planning a film on the legendary 18th century king have emerged.Digital NativeMany leading actors in the Kannada film industry have shown keen interest in making a film on the legendary 18th century king Madakari Nayaka. According to the latest reports, Kiccha Sudeep is eyeing the role and will be bankrolling the project under his home banner. The film will have the star playing the title role and his wife Priya Radhakrishnan will be producing it on a humongous budget of Rs 100 crore, say sources. The film may be helmed by directors Gurudatha Ganiga and Sanchith, who had directed Sudeep’s recent production venture Ambi Ning Vayasaayitho. Sources say that the chief of the Valmiki Foundation, who is keen on making a film on Madakari Nayaka, has been discussing the project with Sudeep for the past few years. While Sudeep is showing keen interest on the project,...
- 10/5/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodFrom the number of fans on the sets, it was evident that the star’s fan base is not limited to Karnataka. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe final schedule of Puneeth Rajkumar’s Nata Sarvabhowma is happening at the Majestic City Kolkata. The team has reportedly completed shooting the talkie portions and all that needs to be canned now are a couple of songs. Recently, when Puneeth was on the sets in Kolkata, fans swarmed him for autographs and photos. From the number of fans on the sets, it was evident that the star’s fan base is not limited to Karnataka. A large number of fans wanted to take photos with Puneeth and he obliged them patiently. Nata Sarvabhowma’s director Pavan Wadeyar also posted a picture online of the star posing with a large group of fans. On the film’s progress, Nata Sarvabhowma was supposed to be a Dusshera...
- 9/29/2018
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe star has had no film releases this year till now barring 'Humble Politician Nograj'. Digital NativeDigital NativePuneeth Rajkumar’s Nata Sarvabhouma will not make it to the silver screens for Dusshera this year as expected. According to the reports doing rounds, the film’s shooting schedules had to be re-arranged for certain reasons which means the release had to be postponed to December. This is a big disappointment for the star’s fans as he has had no film releases this year till now barring Humble Politician Nograj, in which he made a cameo appearance. The next schedule of Nata Sarvabhouma is planned in Kolkata where the team would be camping to film some important sequences and a couple of songs. This schedule is expected to begin from September 18 onwards. On Puneeth’s role in the film, we hear that he will be appearing as a journalist...
- 9/14/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe star’s father, the legendary Dr Rajkumar, had acted in a hit film of the same name in 1989.Digital NativeKannada star Puneeth Rajkumar and director Santhosh Ananddram had teamed up for Rajakumaraa and the film went on to become a huge hit. Following this massive success, the duo has decided to team up for another film which will go on the floors soon. While the prep work is on, there are a lot of speculations about the movie’s title. The director did reveal earlier that one of the titles of the late Kannada thespian Dr Rajkumar, who is also Puneeth’s father, would be taken up for the upcoming movie and this news created a lot of rumours. Grapevine has it that the film may be titled Parashurama. The title is that of a hit Dr Rajkumar film that was released in 1989. Incidentally, Puneeth Rajkumar appeared as a child artiste in the film.
- 8/13/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe Telugu dubbing rights were bought by Kalpana Koneru for a whopping price of Rs 90 lakhs.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Bala directorial, Naachiyaar, is all set to be released in Telugu. Titled as Jhansi, the film will be dubbed in Telugu and released in Andhra and Telangana states. Jyothika played the title role in this film and her performance as a tough cop received rave reviews from all quarters. Following the immense success of the film and Jyothika’s big fan following in the Telugu speaking states, it was decided to release the dubbed version. The Telugu rights were acquired by Dv Cine Creations and Kalpana Chitra. The Telugu dubbing rights were bought by Kalpana Koneru for a whopping price of Rs 90 lakhs. Initially, the makers wanted to release the Telugu version along with the Tamil, but it was director Bala who suggested a remake. And there were plans on to rope in the Baahubali star Anushka to reprise Jyothika's role in the Telugu version. However, with Anushka being busy with a slew of films needing her attention and Bala occupied with the Tamil remake of Arjun Reddy, the makers went ahead with the original plan of dubbing the film in Telugu. Written and directed by Bala, the film was also bankrolled by him under his banner B Studios. The film had Jyothika playing the title role Naachiyaar and in the Telugu version it will be Jhansi. The star cast also has the music director turned actor Gv Prakash Kumar, Ivana and producer Rockline Venkatesh in important roles. Maestro Ilayaraja had scored music for this flick with Theni Eeshwar cranking the camera and Sathish Suriya editing it. Director Bala is currently wielding the megaphone for the Tamil film Varma, which is the remake of the Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy. Vikram’s son Dhruv, who will be making his debut in this film, will be reprising the role done by Vijay Devarakonda in the original. Bala is well known for making several award-winning films in his career. He won the National Award for Best Direction for Naan Kadavul in 2009 besides a host of other awards. His first directorial was Sethu, which had Vikram playing the lead role. He then went on to make films such as Nandha, Pithamagan, Avan Ivan and Naan Kadavul. His debut movie Sethu won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director and the Filmfare Award for Best Director – Tamil. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 7/16/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
EntertainmentWhat sparked off the baseless rumours is the new poster which shows Puneeth sporting a black thread with nine different coloured stones on his wrists. Digital NativeDigital NativeThere have been reports doing rounds that Kannada star Puneeth Rajkumar’s upcoming film Natasarvabhouma belongs to the horror genre. What sparked off the baseless rumours is the new poster that was released which shows Puneeth sporting a black thread with nine different coloured stones on his wrists. When the rumours began to go out of control, the film’s director Pavan Wadeyar sought to put an end to it and quashed it outright. According to reports doing the rounds, Natasarvabhouma is an action entertainer which will be a complete treat for all Puneeth Rajkumar fans out there. The high budget film is being produced by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Entertainments Pvt Ltd. Rachita Ram has been roped in as Puneeth’s leading lady in this flick and going by the reports, we hear that there could be another heroine in the cast as well. Pavan Wadeyar is scouting for a suitable lady to share the screen space with Puneeth and Rachita. We can expect an official word about it any time soon. The technical crew of Natasarvabhouma will comprise D Imman for composing the music while Vaidhi will be cranking the camera. Expectations are high on this project due to its title. It is well known that the legendary Kannada actor Rajkumar, who is Puneeth’s dad, was addressed as Natasarvabhouma by his fans. It actually means Emperor of Acting. Also, Rajkumar had acted in a film with the same title which turned out to be one of the biggest hits in his career. Natasarvabhouma will be Puneeth’s first film release of the year. However, it may be noted that he made a cameo appearance in The Humble Politician Nograj earlier this year. Natasarvabhouma, which went on the floors a couple of months ago, is likely to hit the silver screens later this year. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 6/2/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe third film of this series is penned by the actor himself and will be directed by debutant Shiva Karthik.Digital NativeKiccha Sudeep’s Kotigobba 3 took off on March 2nd amidst much fanfare. And the shooting of this film began recently without much ado. With the film gearing up for release on Christmas this year, the shooting will go on at a breakneck speed. While Sudeep himself had penned Kotigobba 3, it is being directed by debutant Shiva Karthik. Arjun Janya is composing music for this venture while Shekar Chandru is handling the camera. According to reports, the shooting of this film has commenced without Sudeep as he is currently away on a vacation. Soon after his return, he will be shooting for a song in Ambi Ning Vaisyathoo, which he is bankrolling under his own banner and playing an extended cameo as well. Kotigobba 2, which was directed by Ks Ravikumar and produced by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Productions, was released in the year 2016 and went on to collect around Rs. 60 crores at the box office. With Kotigobba being one of the biggest hits in his career, Sudeep was keen on working on the sequel and penned it himself. This has created a huge expectation level among his fans. Sudeep’s first release this year was Raju Kannada Medium in which he played a cameo appearance. He is currently busy with The Villain, which is in the final stages of production. Directed by Prem, Sudeep shares the screen space with Shiva Rajkumar and Amy Jackson in this flick. He also has the Telugu movie Sye Raa, in which he shares the screen space with Chiranjeevi, Amitabh Bachchan and Vijay Sethupathi. Besides this, his Phailwan has also started to roll and Sudeep plays martial arts exponent in it. He underwent special training to get into the skin of the character he plays in it.
- 5/2/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
SandalwoodWhile he is a well-known name in the Kannada film circuit, he has also ventured into Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood and Mollywood.Digital NativeDigital NativeRockline Venkatesh the founder of the production and distribution house, Rockline Entertainments, has been expanding his base over the past few years. While he is a well-known name in the Kannada film circuit having produced several blockbuster hits, he also ventured into Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood and Mollywood producing hit movies. The latest buzz is that Rockline Venkatesh is all ready to foray into the Marathi film industry. He will be bankrolling the movie titled To Ti Aani Tisra, which will be directed by Dilip Kumar. Swapnil Joshi has been roped in to play the male lead in this flick while cinematographer Ashok Kumar, who has worked in the Kannada film industry predominantly will be cranking the camera for this venture. The official pooja of To Ti Aani Tisra was done some days ago and the shooting has begun. One of the most successful film producers, Rockline Venkatesh first co-produced the film Belli Moda with Ramesh Aravind playing the lead role. It was the remake of the hit Telugu movie Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu. In his career spanning well over two decades and a half, Rockline Venkatesh bankrolled Kannada films with top stars such as Shiva Rajkumar, Vishnuvardhan, V Ravichandran, Ambarish, Upendra, etc. Some of the Tamil films that were produced under his banner include Simbu starrrer Dum, Vikram starrer Majaa and the Rajinikanth starrer Lingaa. He also went on to produce the Bollywood hit movie Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which had Salmaan Khan and Kareena Kapoor playing the lead pair. Rockline Venkatesh ventured into the Malayalam film industry with the Mohanlal starrer Villain last year. The film marked the debut of Tamil actors Vishal and Hansika Motwani in Mollywood. With the producer bankrolling a Marathi movie for the first time, he is sure expanding his base. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 4/11/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThough the film received mixed reviews, it went on to do well at the box-office.Digital NativePuneeth Rajkumar’s Anjani Putra may have received mixed reviews but the film was nevertheless a box-office success. This has prompted its producer Mn Kumar to get Puneeth Rajkumar back to his fold. Yes, it is now confirmed that the producer will be bankrolling a Puneeth Rajkumar starrer under his banner Mnk Movies. The Power Star is currently busy with the Pawan Wadeyar directorial Nata Saravabhouma and will be focusing on it for the next few months. This film is being produced by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Entertainments. Soon after this project is wrapped up, the star will be moving over to the Santosh Ananddram directorial, which has not been titled yet. Reports say that Puneeth’s film with Mn Kumar will begin only after he is done with these two projects but the announcement was made on March 17 to coincide with his birthday. Therefore, to know details about the director and the rest of the star cast and crew, we need to wait for some more time. Anjani Putra, released on December 21 last year, was directed by A Harsha. An action entertainer, it had Puneeth Rajkumar and Rashmika Mandanna playing the lead pair with Ramya Krishnan, Mukesh Tiwari, P. Ravishankar and Akhilendra Mishra playing supporting roles. Incidentally, it is the remake of the Tamil flick Poojai, which was directed by Hari and had Vishal in the lead role. Puneeth Rajkumar began this year with the film Humble Politician Nograj in which he made a guest appearance as himself. While fans were waiting to know about this next project, he impressed all with his first look in Nata Sarvabhouma in which he apparently plays an actor. The first look was released to coincide with the birthday on March 17. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/20/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe Power Star's late father used to be addressed by the title.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe makers of Puneeth Rajkumar’s upcoming film, Nata Sarvabhouma, released a 51-second first look teaser to commemorate the star’s birthday on March 17 and it went viral as expected. As the title suggests, Nata Sarvabhouma means 'emperor of acting' and it looks like the Power Star plays one in the movie. Incidentally, it is one of the titles bestowed upon his late father, the legendary actor Raj Kumar. Nata Sarvabhouma, directed by Pawan Wadeyar is bankrolled by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Entertainments Pvt Ltd., on a huge budget. This film will be the Power Star’s 28th project as the hero. On playing the lead role in Nata Sarvabhouma, Puneeth Rajkumar is reported to have said, "I am proud and nervous to do a film with this title. Hopefully, we do a good job. We will definitely strive towards it and the audience are sure to love it.” The first look teaser of the film is impressive indeed with Puneeth Rajkumar surrounded by a hoard of clicking cameras, as he wears his shades to smile for the shutterbugs. From what we got to see in the first look teaser and the title, we can decipher that Puneeth Rajkumar plays an actor in the film. The shooting of Nata Sarvabhouma is currently on and more details about this project are expected to be out soon. It may be mentioned here that the Power Star began the year with the release of Humble Politician Nograj, in which he appeared in a guest role. While Nata Sarvabhouma will be his first film as hero this year, he has a bunch of films such as the Shahshak directorial and the Chethan Kumar directorial which will probably release later this year. Watch: (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/19/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
SandalwoodTitled ‘Panju’, the film’s shooting began on Wednesday.Digital NativeDigital NativePuneeth Rajkumar is teaming up with director Pavan Wadeyar and the groundwork for the project is currently on. According to the latest reports, the heroine for the film has been finalised. The actor signed up opposite Puneeth Rajkumar is Priyanka Jawalkar. Priyanka Jawalkar will be making her debut with the Vijay Devarakonda starrer Taxiwala, which is slated to hit the silver screens on May 18. And now it is confirmed that she will be foraying into the Kannada film industry with the Puneeth Rajkumar starrer. Touted to be a magnum opus, the film is being bankrolled by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Productions. Reports say that the team was looking to sign a fresh face to play Puneeth Rajkumar’s leading lady and finally zeroed in on Priyanka Jawalkar. The film, which has been titled Panju, also has Ravi Shankar playing a pivotal role. D Imman is composing the music for this venture with Vijay roped in to crank the camera. Puneeth Rajkumar, who was last seen making a cameo appearance in Humble Politician Nograj earlier this year, has a bunch of movies needing his attention, which include a film each with director Shashank and Santhosh Ananddram, and James with Chethan Kumar. Director Pavan Wadeyar made his directorial debut with the 2012 release Govindaya Namaha and then went on to direct films such as Rana Vikrama, Googly, Nataraja Service and Jessie. In 2015, he directed Puneeth Rajkumar in Rana Vikrama and the film went on to become a huge hit. With the winning combo getting back together for a new film, fans are eagerly waiting to know more about it. According to reports doing the rounds in Sandalwood, the film’s shooting will begin from Wednesday onwards. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/7/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
TollywoodIf the plans work out favourably, Anushka Shetty will reprise Jo’s role in the Telugu version.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Bala directorial Naachiyaar starring Jyothika in the lead role earned rave reviews from critics, especially for the portrayal of the heroine. This has prompted the filmmakers to go ahead with the Telugu remake of the movie. The Telugu dubbing rights were bought by Kalpana Koneru for a whooping Rs 90 lakh. And although the makers wanted to release the Telugu version immediately, director Bala suggested a remake. According to latest reports, talks are on to rope in Baahubali star Anushka Shetty to reprise Jo’s role in the Telugu version. However, with the actor busy with a slew of films needing her attention, it seems doubtful if she would agree to star in the remake. According to sources, the filmmakers either intend to rope in Anushka to play the role in the remake or go ahead with dubbing the film in Telugu. Sources in the know say that Bala is keen on the remake but it needs to be seen if things work out favourably for him. One of the finest actors in the film industry, Anushka is known for her heroine centric roles, such as the ones she played in Arundathie, Bhagmathie and Rudramadevi. She began her career with the Telugu movie Super, which released in 2005 but it was Arundathie that shot her to instant fame four years later. Naachiyaar, written and directed by Bala, had Jyothika as Naachiyaar Ips, Gv Prakash Kumar as Kaathavarayan, Ivana as Kottaiarasi and producer Rockline Venkatesh as Feroz Khan. The film was bankrolled by Bala’s home production B Studios. Released on February 16, Naachiyaar had music composed by maestro Ilayaraja, cinematography by Easwar and editing by Sathish Suriya. It may be mentioned here that soon after the teaser of the film came out, a legal case was filed by an individual seeking the deletion of the vulgar language used by Jo. However, the case was dismissed later. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/5/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
SandalwoodTo be directed by debutant Shiva Karthik, the film will feature Sudeep as a con man.Digital NativeOne of the most anticipated films of the year, Kotigobba 3, starring Kiccha Sudeep in the lead, will go on the floors from March 2. The star is currently busy with The Villain, in which he is sharing screen space with Shiva Rajkumar. With the film nearing completion, he is all set to get on the sets of Kotigobba 3. To be directed by debutant Shiva Karthik, the film will be produced by Soorappa Babu. The pre-production work is going on full swing so that the shooting can begin on March 2 as planned. Reports say that the team will begin the proceedings with a song recording. The technical crew of the film include Arjun Janya for music and Shekar Chandru for cinematography. On Sudeep’s role in the film, we hear that he will be playing a con man. Kotigobba 2, a smash hit, was directed by Ks Ravi Kumar and starred Kiccha Sudeep and Nithya Menen as the lead pair. The film was produced by Rockline Venkatesh and Mb Babu under the banners Rockline Productions and Rambabu Productions. A huge box office success, the film raked in about Rs 45 to 50 crore at the box office when it released in August 2016. For Kotigobba 3, Soorappa Babu has apparently offered Sudeep a staggering Rs 8 crore remuneration, the highest ever in the actor’s career. Sudeep has a bunch of films in his kitty, including The Villain, which is slated for release on April 27, and Phailwan which is in the making. He also has Risen needing his attention which will mark his debut in Hollywood. Sudeep is currently bankrolling Ambi Ning Vayassaytho, in which he is playing a cameo role. This film has Ambareesh in the lead role and is the remake of the Tamil blockbuster Pa Pandi, which was directed by Dhanush. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/26/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film is said to be an action flick.Digital NativeDigital NativePuneeth Rajkumar’s last release as hero, Anjani Putra, was a big hit and he was seen in a cameo appearance in Humble Politician Nograj recently. And now here’s some exciting news for his fans. The star has reportedly signed three new projects which will start rolling this year. Reports say that the first film, a Pavan Wadeyar directorial, will go on the floors on March 5. To be bankrolled by top producer Rockline Venkatesh, details about this untitled film are being kept under wraps for the time being and will be revealed officially soon. While there are various speculations about the genre of the film, sources in the know say that it may be an action entertainer, a genre in which Pavan and Puneeth Rajkumar tasted success with Ranavikrama. On the star cast of this film, we hear that the team is in talks with yesteryear heroine Saroja Devi to play a pivotal role and if they get her nod, it will mark her comeback venture in Sandalwood. Besides this Pavan Wadeyar directorial, Puneeth Rajkumar has a film with director Shashank, which is in the pre-production mode. Further, there are two more films in the pipeline – one with director Chethan Kumar and the other with director Santhosh Ananddram. Puneeth Rajkumar, is currently busy with the TV show Family Power for which he will continue to shoot until later this month. The star, who kept all his film shooting assignments on hold after the release of Anjani Putra, will begin shooting for the Pavan Wadeyar directorial starting March 5, putting an end to all speculations about his future projects lined up for release this year. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/20/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Sandalwood The film will be bankrolled by top producer Rockline Vekatesh under his home banner, sources say.Digital NativeDirector Pavan Wadeyar is on a roll having bagged some prestigious projects. The director had announced just a few days ago that he would be wielding the megaphone for Abhishek Ambareesh’s debut venture and the project will start rolling out soon. And now, we hear that the filmmaker has bagged another prestigious venture. Yes, he has been roped in to direct Puneeth Rajkumar’s upcoming venture as well. It may be mentioned here that Pavan and Puneeth has teamed up for Ranavikrama which did well at the office and this is their second outing together. Reports are that top producer Rockline Venkatesh will be bankrolling the film under his home banner. Incidentally, the producer had bankrolled Puneeth’s films such as Mourya and Ajay earlier. According to reports doing rounds, the film is expected to go on to the floors in March this year and the director is busy assembling his star cast and crew. Details about the project may be revealed in a couple of weeks, add sources. It may be mentioned here that Puneeth has a slew of films in his kitty including a directorial by Shashank which the actor will be producing under his home banner. Pavan Wadeyar made his debut with the 2012 release Govindaya Namaha and had directed movies like Potugadu, Googly, Rana Vikrama, Jessie and Nataraj Service. Puneeth’s last outing as hero was with Anjani Putra and he was seen in a cameo in the Humble Politician Nograj recently. He has slew of films lined up with leading directors such as Shashank, Vetrimaran, Chethan Kumar and Santhosh Ananddram. With news that Pavan Wadeyar and Puneeth Rajkumar will be teaming up for a movie that will be produced by Rockline Venkatesh, movie buffs are waiting eagerly to know more. Well, we need to wait for more information on it.
- 1/16/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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