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Is Thalapathy Vijay Regretting His Decision To Quit Films? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Thalapathy Vijay is gearing up on Goat before he shifts to Thalapathy 69 and moves towards his much-calculated move – joining politics and focus his energies on this new career shift. However, the latest reports and rumors suggest that the actor might be regretting his decision to take a break from films.

The report comes after the Leo actor has watched the final draft of his upcoming film The Greatest Of All Time. According to an Ad from the film, after watching the final draft of Goat, Vijay was overwhelmed and gave a tight hug to the director, Venkat Prabhu.

In fact some reports also suggest that the actor even confessed about quitting films hastily. For the unversed, the actor announced that after Goat, Thalapathy 69 would be his final film before he takes the much-needed plunge toward politics and works...

Actress Mrunal Thakur is seen in a special cameo in the highly anticipated mega-starrer film ‘Kalki.’ The film boasts a stellar cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, Kamal Haasan, and other prominent figures from the film industry.

Mrunal Thakur, known for her versatile acting skills, was quick to accept the offer to be part of ‘Kalki.’ She expressed her excitement and confidence in the project, which is produced by the esteemed trio Aswani Dutt, Swapna Dutt, and Priyanka Dutt. The actress previously collaborated with them on the successful film ‘Sita Ramam.’

“When I was approached for ‘Kalki,’ I didn’t even take a moment to say yes. I have immense faith in producers Aswani Dutt, Swapna Dutt, and Priyanka. Our successful collaboration in ‘Sita Ramam’ made this an easy decision. And being part of this mammoth of a project and this absolute visionary filmmaking was something I knew I...

Popular television and Bollywood actress Mrunal Thakur recently visited Siddhivinayak Temple with her family, where she was spotted posing for pictures with her adorable little fan.

Thakur, known for her roles in the TV serial “Kumkum Bhagya,” has garnered significant fame and has transitioned successfully into Bollywood. She has appeared in several films such as “Sita Ramam,” “Hi Nanna,” and “Jersey.” Recently, she sought the blessings of the almighty at Siddhivinayak Temple after the release of her latest movie “The Family Star.”

In “The Family Star,” Mrunal Thakur shares the screen with Vijay Deverakonda. The film hit theaters just two days ago and has been receiving rave reviews from audiences. Thakur’s visit to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha indicates her reverence and gratitude as she embarks on this new journey in her career.

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Mumbai, April 5 (Ians) Actress Mrunal Thakur is over-the-moon as filmmakers are envisioning her in roles that are not only soft and gentle but also layered.

The actress also shared her happiness over the “quintessential love stories” coming back on the silver screen.

Mrunal said: “I am thrilled that filmmakers are envisioning me in roles that are not only soft and gentle but also layered, allowing me to hone my craft as an actor. Romance as a genre is so beloved and something over time we have somewhere lost the touch of quintessential love stories, say what the 90s Bollywood films were about.”

“It’s amazing to see that not only are such films coming back, but I definitely feel lucky that I’m getting to work with such varied filmmakers and their vision of how romance is played out on the screen.”

Mrunal has worked in successful films such as...

Mumbai, Feb 4 (Ians) Actress Mrunal Thakur says her secret ingredient to focus on things is coffee, going by a post she shared on social media.

Mrunal took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures from a photoshoot. In the images, she looks into the camera lens as she gets clicked. Another picture shows the actress dressed in an all-black outfit. She completed her look with smokey eyes and nude lips.

“Hocus Pocus… I need coffee to focus,” she wrote as the caption for the image.

Mrunal started her journey in acting with television where she starred in ‘Mujhse Kuchh Kehti…Yeh Khamoshiyaan’. She then gained the spotlight for her impeccable work in ‘Kumkum Bhagya’.

In 2018, she stepped into the world of cinema with ‘Love Sonia’. She then starred in ‘Super 30’, ‘Batla House’, ‘Sita Ramam’ and ‘Hi Nanna’.

The 31-year-old star will reportedly next be seen in ‘Family Star....

Mrunal Thakur Saying “I Am Tired Of Proving Myself…” On Not Doing Bollywood Romantic Movies, Leaves Users Angry ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After ruling Television for years, Mrunal Thakur forayed into movies to take the big screen by storm. After appearing in a couple of movies, she gained doubled recognition with Hrithik Roshan starrer Super 30. Later, she starred in films like Batla House, Jersey, Pippa, and others. She has also been in pivotal parts of South films like Sita Ramam, Hi Nanna, and others.

Since morning, the actress has been making headlines for some shocking revelations she made during her latest interview. Recently, the actress sat for an interview where she was asked about not doing more of Hindi romantic movies, responding to which she stated that she’s tired of proving herself to the filmmakers.

Speaking to Pinkvilla, when Mrunal Thakur was asked if she would work in Hindi romantic movies,...

The upcoming Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone-starrer action film ‘Fighter’ has been banned in Gulf countries. However, the one country where the film will be screened in the Middle East is the UAE, as per reports.

According to film business expert Girish Johar, the film has been denied a release in the Gulf countries with the UAE being the only exception.

Johar confirmed that ‘Fighter’ will release in the UAE with PG 15 classification.

The reason for the ban is unclear so far.

An official confirmation regarding the ban is yet to be made by the makers, who have planned a worldwide release for the film on January 25 including UAE.

‘Fighter’ isn’t the first film to be banned in Gulf countries. Earlier, the Mammootty-starrer ‘Kaathal – The Core’, the Thalapathy Vijay Vijay-starrer ‘Beast’, ‘Sita Ramam’, Tamil film ‘Fir’ and the Mohanlal-starrer ‘Monster’ were banned.

The gulf countries...

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra recently hosted a Diwali party and it saw the who’s who of the tinsel town. A lot of pictures and videos from the party have been doing rounds on the Internet but the one to grab eyeballs is that of actress Mrunal Thakur and rapper Badshah.

A video from the party, which shows Mrunal in the company of the rapper, has gone viral sparking speculations about the two dating each other.

The video shows Mrunal and Badshah holding hands as they exit Shilpa’s Diwali party. Sharing it on Reddit, a person wrote: “Mrunal and Badshah yesterday at Shilpa’s Diwali party. Are they dating?” Soon, many reacted to the clip, calling it “unlikely couple alert.”

Mrunal even took to her Instagram handle to share a photo with Badshah and the host Shilpa Shetty from the latter’s grand Diwali party. The caption read:...

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra recently hosted a Diwali party and it saw the who’s who of the tinsel town. A lot of pictures and videos from the party have been doing rounds on the Internet but the one to grab eyeballs is that of actress Mrunal Thakur and rapper Badshah.

A video from the party, which shows Mrunal in the company of the rapper, has gone viral sparking speculations about the two dating each other.

The video shows Mrunal and Badshah holding hands as they exit Shilpa’s Diwali party. Sharing it on Reddit, a person wrote: “Mrunal and Badshah yesterday at Shilpa’s Diwali party. Are they dating?” Soon, many reacted to the clip, calling it “unlikely couple alert.”

Mrunal even took to her Instagram handle to share a photo with Badshah and the host Shilpa Shetty from the latter’s grand Diwali party. The caption read:...

The project formerly known as “KH234″ that reunites the talents of actor Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam, has revealed a title and first footage.

The pair previously teamed on gangster epic “Nayakan” (1987). The film was a watershed in both their careers. It was a box office blockbuster, won Haasan best actor at India’s national film awards and was the country’s entry to the 1988 Oscars.

“Thug Life” is the name of the new film and the footage, which shows Haasan in violent combat with several opponents, reveals that his character is a gangster and that his name is Rangaraya Sakthivel Nayakan. In “Nayakan,” Haasan played Sakthivel, who later became known later in the film as Nayakan (hero).

The cast for “Thug Life” also includes Jayam Ravi and Trisha, both of whom starred in Ratnam’s blockbuster “Ponniyin Selvan” historical epic, and Dulquer Salman (“Sita Ramam”).

The film is written by Haasan and Ratnam.

Actress Mrunal Thakur, who is known for ‘Super 30’, ‘Batla House’, ‘Ghost Stories’ and ‘Sita Ramam’, was recently blessed by Telugu producer Allu Aravind during an award show. Allu Aravind’s blessings are known for getting manifested.

During the event Allu Aravind blessed the actress for her marriage and wished that she settles in the city of Hyderabad after the marriage.

He was to present the Best Female Actor award to Mrunal for ‘Sita Ramam’. At the event, Aravind blessed Mrunal to get married soon. He said: “I hope she finds a husband soon. I want her to settle down in Hyderabad.”

Since then, media reports have linked up the actress to a Telugu star. However, Mrunal’s representative shared that the marriage isn’t yet on the cards for the actress. They told Ians that these reports are unsubstantiated and currently, her only priority is her work.

Meanwhile, the...

Actress Mrunal Thakur, who is known for ‘Super 30’, ‘Batla House’, ‘Ghost Stories’ and ‘Sita Ramam’, was recently blessed by Telugu producer Allu Aravind during an award show. Allu Aravind’s blessings are known for getting manifested.

During the event Allu Aravind blessed the actress for her marriage and wished that she settles in the city of Hyderabad after the marriage.

He was to present the Best Female Actor award to Mrunal for ‘Sita Ramam’. At the event, Aravind blessed Mrunal to get married soon. He said: “I hope she finds a husband soon. I want her to settle down in Hyderabad.”

Since then, media reports have linked up the actress to a Telugu star. However, Mrunal’s representative shared that the marriage isn’t yet on the cards for the actress. They told Ians that these reports are unsubstantiated and currently, her only priority is her work.

Meanwhile, the...

Rashmika Mandanna, who is one of the most popular and versatile actresses in the South Indian film industry, has signed a new film with Geetha Arts, the production house of Allu Aravind. The film is titled ‘The Girlfriend’ and it is touted to be a one-of-a-kind love story that the audience has never seen or heard before.

The film announced with a first look teaser where Rashmika seen in underwater with a stunning background score from Hesham. Teaser also mentions shooting starts soon.

The Girlfriend Title Teaser

The tweet also revealed the cast and crew of the film. Rashmika Mandanna will play the titular role of ‘The Girlfriend’, while the male lead is yet to be announced. The film will be written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, who is known for his films like ‘Chi La Sow’ and ‘Manmadhudu 2’. The music will be composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, who...

The South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) have concluded, and films ‘Rrr’, ‘Sita Ramam’, ‘777 Charlie’, ‘Kantara’ and ‘Kgf: Chapter 2’ stole the thunder. The award shows ran from September 15-16 in Dubai, with the first night announcing winners in the Telugu and Kannada categories and the second for Tamil and Malayalam. For the unversed, Siima stands to honour the artistry of South Indian cinema in all the four languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, as well as provide a platform for South Indian cinemas to get more international reception.

South cinema began making some headway into the international markets such as Japan, South Korea, China, Russia, Indonesia and Turkey, primarily due to the charm of superstar Rajinikanth as early as the ‘90s.

Though it only made some major inroads in 2015, with director S.S. Rajamouli’s Telugu epic franchise, ‘Baahubali’, and then exploded with ‘Rrr’ in 2022, giving it full attention in the West.

The South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) have concluded, and films ‘Rrr’, ‘Sita Ramam’, ‘777 Charlie’, ‘Kantara’ and ‘Kgf: Chapter 2’ stole the thunder. The award shows ran from September 15-16 in Dubai, with the first night announcing winners in the Telugu and Kannada categories and the second for Tamil and Malayalam. For the unversed, Siima stands to honour the artistry of South Indian cinema in all the four languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada, as well as provide a platform for South Indian cinemas to get more international reception.

South cinema began making some headway into the international markets such as Japan, South Korea, China, Russia, Indonesia and Turkey, primarily due to the charm of superstar Rajinikanth as early as the ‘90s.

Though it only made some major inroads in 2015, with director S.S. Rajamouli’s Telugu epic franchise, ‘Baahubali’, and then exploded with ‘Rrr’ in 2022, giving it full attention in the West.

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi hoisted the Indian flag at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023. As the Tricolour fluttered against the Melbourne skyline, the shared emotions of patriotism and unity resonated strongly with attendees.

Commenting on the ceremony, Shabana said: “To be having this honour to hoist the Indian flag, the flag that I’m so proud of, the flag all of us present today are proud of in Melbourne is an honour I never believed I could have.”

“I would like to reiterate that we are here to celebrate Indian cinema in Melbourne, and I truly believe that art knows no boundaries and cinema can be an instrument for social change.”

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023 continues to be a significant platform for showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of Indian cinema on the global stage and the festival started on 11th august and will conclude on 20th august.

Mumbai, Aug 11 (Ians) Rani Mukerji was named the Best Actress In Film (Female), Vijay Varma as Best Actor (Male) In Series took home the top honours at the 14th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm).

Rani won for ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’ and Mohit Agarwal took home the award for Best Performance in Film (Male) for ‘Agra’.

While ‘Sita Ramam’ was announced the Best Film, ‘Agra’ the Best Indie Film, Kannada Filmmaker Prithvi Konanur was feted with Best Director.

‘To Kill A Tiger’ took home the Best Documentary.

Vijay Varma for ‘Dahaad’ and Rajshri Deshpande for ‘Trial By Fire’ were named as Best Performance (Male) and Best Performance (Female) in a series respectively.

Period Drama ‘Jubilee’ starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Sidhant Gupta, Aditi Rao Hydari, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ram Kapoor was tagged as the Best Series.

Best Short Film – People’s Choice honour was won by ‘Connection...

National Crush Rashmika Mandanna has a fortunate connection with the month of December, with as many as 4 films, including her debut with the Kannada film, Kirik Party, Pushpa: The Rise, Chamak and Anjani Putra. Now, the actress is set to come back with Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’.

Talking about the same, the actress said: “The month of December has always been a lucky month for me. Starting from my debut with Kirik Party to Pushpa, Chamak, Anjani Putra, I have received immense love for all my movies that released in the month. Animal is going to be my 5th film that’s now releasing in December, and I’m really thrilled about it.”

Spilling beans about her character in ‘Animal’, she said: “I’m eagerly waiting to see what audiences have to say about the movie and the character I’m essaying. It’s a very different role for me,...

An action-packed trailer has been unveiled for “King of Kotha,” headlined by Dulquer Salmaan.

The film is produced by Zee Studios and Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films and directed by Abhilash Joshiy. The film is due to release worldwide on Aug. 24, during the Onam festival holiday frame.

The cast also features Aishwarya Lekshmi, Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Nyla Usha and Gokul Suresh in pivotal roles.

The trailer was released by stars Shah Rukh Khan, Mohanlal, Suriya and Nagarjuna.

Congratulations on the impressive #KOKTrailer , @dulQuer ! Looking forward to the movie. Big hug to you and wishing the entire team a big success!https://t.co/dcecymQhvV#KingOfKotha @dulQuer @AishuL_ @actorshabeer @Prasanna_actor #AbhilashJoshiy @NimishRavi @JxBe…

— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) August 10, 2023

Salmaan said: “‘King of Kotha’ has been an extraordinary journey. The rich characters, intricate story and grand production scale set this film apart. Collaborating with Zee Studios for the first time adds to the excitement.

King of Kotha: What You Need to Know About the Reshoots

King of Kotha is one of the most anticipated Malayalam films of 2023, featuring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role of a gangster. The film is directed by Abhilash Joshiy, who is making his debut as a director. The film also stars Shabeer Kallarakkal, Prasanna, Gokul Suresh, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Nyla Usha, Chemban Vinod Jose, Shammi Thilakan, Saran and Anikha Surendran in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios and is scheduled to release worldwide on 24 August 2023 during Onam.

However, the film has been undergoing some reshoots recently, which has raised some curiosity among the fans and the media. According to Ab George, a film journalist, the reshoots are not a complete overhaul of the film, but rather a patch shoot for around 2 to 3 hours. He also clarified that Dulquer Salmaan is not part of this...

New Delhi, Aug 3 (Ians) Star Dulquer Salmaan, who is all set to sweep the audience off their feet once again with his work in ‘Guns & Gulaalbs’, says he loves Punjabi music and is currently jamming on rapper AP Dhillon’s tracks.

Talking to Ians about the music he listens to, Dulquer said: “I go through all type of phases. Right now I am in Delhi. I am really loving AP Dhillon. Love it. I have so much love for Punjabi music from my college days when I first discovered it.”

Dulquer discovered his love for the genre first during his college days in early 2000s.

“I think euro Punjabi, Punjabi pop around the time when I was in college in early 2000’s to the point I would think maybe in another life I was Punjabi. But it’s always easy listening and my wife’s side have a little Punjabi blood in them.

Mumbai, Aug 1 (Ians) Actress Mrunal Thakur will be having a working day on her 31st birthday on Tuesday and she will be celebrating it on the sets of her upcoming film with Vijay Deverakonda.

Not being able to celebrate with friends and family, the actress will be spending her birthday with the cast and crew of her telugu movie ‘VD13’ for which she is currently in Hyderabad shooting, commencement of which just started this week.

Mrunal said: “I usually keep my birthdays low key. Since we lead a very public life, it is important for me to spend certain special days with friends and family. But this time it’s going to be on the sets of ‘VD13’, with the amazing cast and crew members who I have just started working with.”

“We are currently shooting in Hyderabad and in the last year or so this place has become my second home,...

Actor and producer Dulquer Salmaan will headline “Kaantha,” which will be produced by him alongside “Baahubali” star Rana Daggubati.

The film will be directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, whose debut feature “Nila” (2016) won the audience award at the Cinequest San Jose Film Festival. Selvaraj’s documentary series “The Hunt for Veerappan” is set to release on Netflix on August 4. The filmmaker also assisted the Ang Lee on “Life of Pi.”

Plot details for “Kaantha” are under wraps save that Salmaan will be showcased in a “never seen before role.” The project was revealed on the occasion of Salmaan’s birthday.

Salmaan will produce via his Wayfarer Films and Daggubati through Spirit Media.

Though hailing from the Kerala-based Malayalam-language film industry, Salmaan is a rare breed in Indian cinema in that he has equal felicity in multiple languages. A superstar of Malayalam-language cinema with hits including “Kurup” (2021) and “Bangalore Days” (2014), Salmaan is...

In an exciting development, Malayalam superstar Dulquer Salmaan has joined the cast of Suriya’s 43rd film, which is being directed by Sudha Kongara. The film is an action thriller and will be shot in multiple languages. The shooting will start this December as per reports. Gv Prakash will be handling the music department for this Gangster film.

Dulquer Salmaan is a pan-Indian star and has been on a roll in recent years. He has starred in a number of successful films in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu. His recent film, “Sita Ramam,” was a huge hit and has made him a household name across the country.

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Suriya is one of the biggest stars in Tamil cinema. He has starred in a number of critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, including “Vadhandhinathan,” “Aaranya Kaandam,” “Ngk,” and “Jai Bhim.”

Sudha Kongara is a talented director who has made a mark...

It’s been little over a year since Mrunal Thakur entered the South industry with Sita Ramam, and she is already one of the sought after actors in the industry with some of the big projects in the kitty, where she is being paired opposite big names in the industry. Recently, she announced her next Telugu movie opposite Vijay Deverakonda.

The film is currently being dubbed as VD13.. Earlier, she hit the headlines with her upcoming project Hi Nanna, opposite Telugu star Nani. And, of course, she has set the tone with her fantastic performance in her Telugu debut movie Sita Ramam, opposite Dulquer Salmaan.

Often called the ‘rising star’ of the southern film industry by both fans and critics, Mrunal says it is a surreal feeling to have gotten a chance to work with such diverse actors.

Mrunal says, “Right from the start when I started working on Sita Ramam,...

Theaters are almost fully booked for the first day of release of Dulquer Salmaan’s upcoming film, King of Kotha. The teaser has already been released and is being screened in theaters and outside Kerala. Fans are also showing great enthusiasm for the film, with many booking tickets in advance.

It is no surprise that King of Kotha is expected to have a herculean opening. Dulquer Salmaan has been on a roll in recent years, with his films consistently performing well at the box office. He has also hiked his salary by double margin for his next two films, Sita Ramam and a film with Venky Atluri.

King of Kotha Teaser

The Telugu theatrical rights of King of Kotha have been acquired by E4 Entertainers Mukesh Metha for a whopping price of Rs 4 Cr. This is yet another proof that Dulquer Salmaan is becoming a real Pan-Indian star.

King of Kotha...

Melbourne, July 13 (Ians) The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm) has announced the nominations for its 14th edition, which includes titles such as ‘Darlings’, ‘Kantara’, ‘Pathaan’ and ‘Bhediya’, among many others.

This year, the festival welcomes a new addition to its jury panel, the Oscar-winning Australian filmmaker Bruce Beresford, known for directing films such as ‘Driving Miss Daisy’ and ‘The Contract’.

The Iffm advisory committee after meticulous consideration of hundreds of films and series from across Indian cinema, have finalised the nominations of films and series which have been released between June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.

Leading the pack in the film categories, including Best Film, Best Actor, and Best Actress, are notable productions such as ‘Darlings’, ‘Monica O My Darling’, ‘Ponniyin Selvan’ and ‘Kantara’.

In the Ott category, series such as ‘Trial By Fire’, ‘Jubilee’, and ‘Delhi Crime Season 2’ have garnered the highest number of nominations. The winners of the prestigious...

CinemaFrom heartwarming dramas to captivating romances, experience the best of Dulquer Salmaan's filmography.Screenshot from Sita RamamApart from acting in romantic comedies, actor Dulquer Salmaan over the years has evolved as an actor with his ability to perform a wide range of characters. From heartwarming dramas to romantic comedies, Dulquer's ability to bring depth and charisma to his characters shines through. The actor surprised everybody by choosing to act in an intense film like Kammattipaadam (2016). Besides being a bonafide star, the filmography of the actor shows that he has been willing to experiment with even characters having a negative shade. Dulquer will be soon seen in the period gangster film King of Kotha. The film is set to hit theaters in August as an Onam release. So, it is the perfect time to delve into his filmography and revisit his must-watch movies. Here is a list of must-watch Dulquer...

Actress Mrunal Thakur, who will be soon seen in the upcoming streaming anthology ‘Lust Stories 2’, is set to team up with Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda in a yet-to-be-titled film. After collaborating with Dulquer Salmaan in ‘Sita Ramam’ and with Nani in ‘Nani 30’, this will mark Mrunal’s third collaboration down south.

The film is currently untitled and will begin shooting soon as the actors having done the mahurat of the film together.

Further details with regard to the title and plot of the film are currently under wraps, and will be unveiled soon. The film is being helmed by Parasuram Petla and is being produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations.

Meanwhile, in ‘Lust Stories 2’, Mrunal will be seen sharing the screen with Angad Bedi and Neena Gupta. The anthology will soon drop on streaming giant Netflix.

Mrunal Thakur recently concluded the Mumbai schedule of her highly anticipated upcoming film, tentatively titled #Nani30, and took a moment to reminisce about the special memories created during the shoot with her co-star, south superstar, Nani. After garnering immense love and praise for her grand south debut in “Sita Ramam,” where she starred alongside Dulquer Salmaan, Mrunal is all set to captivate audiences with yet another major south film.

#nani30 has created quite a buzz among fans and industry insiders, who eagerly await this exciting collaboration between Mrunal Thakur and Nani.

In a sweet gesture, Mrunal Thakur shared a candid and fun moment from the film’s shoot post the Mumbai schedule wrap-up. The picture captures Mrunal alongside her co-star, Nani, and her dedicated team behind the film. This glimpse into their camaraderie showcases the bond and positivity that prevailed on the set throughout the shooting process.

Speaking about her...

Mumbai, May 18 (Ians) ‘Dasara’, starring Telugu superstar Nani and Keerthy Suresh, is ready for a Netflix release in Hindi. The Ott platform released the trailer for the Hindi version on Thursday.

The official handle of Netflix India also shared the release date. It said: “If you thought that the Dhoom Dhaam was done, you’re wrong! ‘Dasara’ is coming to Netflix in Hindi on May 25th.”

Written and helmed by debutant Srikanth Odela, the period drama also features Dheekshith Shetty, Shine Tom Chacko, Samuthirakani, Sai Kumar and Poorna in key roles. The gritty film is set in the backdrop of the Singareni coal mines near Godavarikhani, Telangana.

The Telugu original of ‘Dasara’ was released on March 30 and it received mixed- positive reviews, but it went on to gross Rs 135 crore on a budget of Rs 65 crore.

After the success of ‘Dasara’, Nani has started work on his next movie, an...

Mumbai, April 7 (Ians) TV and film actress Mrunal Thakur shared how it was a challenge for her to essay the role of a police officer on screen in Vardhan Ketkar’s film ‘Gumraah’, which also stars Aditya Roy Kapur.

‘Gumraah’ starts with a murder and the entire story revolves around finding the truth and the real culprit in the case. Mrunal is seen playing the role of investigating officer, Shivani Mathur, who is on the mission to solve the murder mystery. It is a remake of the 2019 Tamil film ‘Thadam’.

Talking about the challenges of playing a cop on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, she said: “It was a great experience essaying the role of a cop for the first time. The moment when you wear that uniform, you feel the responsibility and the power that comes with it. Earlier, I have played the roles of a daughter, love interest or...

Actress Mrunal Thakur recalled shooting for the dance number, ‘Kudiye Ni Teri Vibe’ from the movie ‘Selfiee’ featuring Akshay Kumar, Emraan Hashmi, Diana Penty, and Nushrratt Bharuccha.

She said that it was challenging to learn the dance steps as they were not like typical Bollywood or any other Indian style and moreover she has to do the rehersals by taking out time from her other project.

Mrunal said: “It was wonderful to learn a different dance form. It has a vibe to itself as the lyrics of the song go too. It was very different from Bollywood and any kind of Indian style, so I am excited to do something very different which has action in it too. This pushed me to go out of my comfort zone and, as an actor, I should never restrict myself.”

“More than proving to people that I can do something new, it was a challenge for myself.

Following the incredible success of her south debut with ‘Sita Ramam’ which became one of the most critically appreciated Telugu films of 2022, Mrunal Thakur will now be seen starring opposite one of Telugu cinemas youngest stars, Nani in her next south project.

The film is an emotional family drama directed by Shouryuv. The film commenced shooting with its Mahurat shot in Hyderabad this morning. The cast and crew were all smiles as they posed together for pictures.

Mrunal Thakur has been shuffling between Hyderabad and Mumbai as she’s been busy prepping for the film, in between workshops as part of her character prep.

Mrunal expressed, “I’m sure elated and excited to be part of this project. It’s a really heartwarming story and the team backing the project is immensely talented. I’m looking forward to working with Nani. It’s an interesting curve, given I did the remake of ‘Jersey’ last year,...

DeathDuring his illustrious career, Sunil worked as the art director for several films including Vijay’s ‘Varisu’, ‘Sita Ramam’, ‘Bangalore Days’, ‘Premam’, ‘Ghajini’ and others. Tnm StaffCourtesy: Instagram/ Dulquer SalmaanNoted art director and production designer Sunil Babu passed away in Kerala on Thursday, January 5. Sunil, who was 50 years old, passed away after suffering a major cardiac arrest at a hospital in Ernakulam. While he worked predominantly in the Malayalam film industry, he was also known for his work in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. Sunil’s latest work is for the much-awaited Tamil film Varisu starring Vijay, set to release on Pongal. Apart from this, Sunil was known for his acclaimed work for the Malayalam films Premam, Bangalore Days, Urumi, Notebook and others, and he even won the Kerala State Film Award in the Best Art Director category for the 2005 film Ananthabhadram. Among his Bollywood films are Lakshya, Iqbal, Ghajini,...

Former Disney India head Siddharth Roy Kapur, producer of Oscar-shortlisted film “Last Film Show,” has an eclectic range of films and series due in 2023 from his Roy Kapur Films outfit.

Due in the first half of 2023 is war epic film “Pippa,” a coproduction with Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP, directed by Raja Krishna Menon (“Airlift”) and starring Ishaan (“A Suitable Boy”) and Mrunal Thakur (“Sita Ramam”) with music by A.R. Rahman. Arshad Syed’s film “Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan?,” coproduced by Junglee Pictures, is a screwball comedy starring Taapsee Pannu (“Blurr”) and Pratik Gandhi (“Scam 1992”). Another film, comedy-drama “Bas Karo Aunty!,” stars Ishwak Singh (“Rocket Boys”), is directed by debutant Abhishek Sinha, written by Nitesh Tiwari (“Dangal”), and coproduced by Tiwari’s Earthsky Pictures and RSVP for Disney+ Hotstar.

Returning series include the second seasons of “Aranyak” and “Rocket Boys,” on Netflix and SonyLIV respectively.

There are eight new series in various stages of development.

EntertainmentThe list of films from Telugu film industry which caught our attention in 2022. Tnm StaffThe year 2022 was mostly great for the Telugu film industry, often referred to as Tollywood. The sensational success of Pushpa: The Rise in 2021 in several languages, ensured that other film industries kept a close watch on it and without letting down their expectations, the Telugu film industry produced some good movies which were box-office hits as well as critically acclaimed. Here are some movies which caught our attention in 2022. DJ Tillu: The film starring Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Neha Shetty is definitely one of the most entertaining movies to hit the screens this year. It is a story of an eccentric man who plays music at Jataras and other similar events, which are very unconventional, and how he gets caught in a crime. The film is a madcap entertainer which heavily relies on the performance of...

Tnm Follow-UPSinger Chinmayi Sripada was axed from the South Indian Cine, Television Artistes and Dubbing Artistes Union in 2018, weeks after she voiced support to women who accused union president Radha Ravi of sexual misconduct.Saradha UCourtesy: Photographer Manoj YDDecember is the follow-up month at Tnm where we go back to headlines of the past for a status update. In this series, we strive to bring the focus back to promises made by governments, revisit official investigations that should have been completed by now and exhume issues of public interest that lost steam over time. It has been four years since singer Chinmayi Sripada’s membership from the the South Indian Cine, Television Artistes and Dubbing Artistes Union (Sictadau) was axed, just weeks after she came out in support of the women who had named actor-politician Radha Ravi, president of the dubbing union, in the Me Too movement. Chinmayi had eventually...

ListicleOf the many interesting women characters of south Indian cinema who graced our screens this year, here are our favourites.Sowmya RajendranThe year 2022 was when cinema bounced back to some semblance of what it used to be before the pandemic struck the world. There were many blockbusters from the south Indian film industries, and quite a few of them had interesting women characters as well. This was a welcome change in a male-dominated field, where most films are hero-centric and mass entertainers have seldom had memorable women characters. Quite a few small budget films this year too had impressive women characters, who broke onscreen conventions and surprised us. Here are our favourite women characters from southern cinema this year: Gargi from Gargi (Tamil) Gautham Ramachandran’s hard-hitting courtroom drama is about a young woman whose father is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Gargi (Sai Pallavi) is convinced of his...

South Indian films seem to be ruling the roost as nine out of ten most popular Indian movies on the IMDb list, are from southern states starting with S.S. Rajamouli’s magnum opus ‘Rrr’ which landed the top spot followed by ‘The Kashmir Files’ – the only Hindi language film in the list.

Speaking on ‘Rrr’ being the IMDb Most Popular Indian Film of 2022, filmmaker Rajamouli said, “Rrr is a tale of friendship which everyone can relate to, told in a style that’s inspired by ancient Indian storytelling and is a film I hold very close to my heart.”

He added: “I am grateful to IMDb for the honour and would like to thank viewers worldwide for their love and appreciation. This celebration belongs to the entire cast and crew who worked relentlessly to create the magic viewers witnessed on screen.”

The third spot on the list was grabbed by...

Actress Mrunal Thakur, who made her Telugu debut opposite Dulquer Salmaan with ‘Sita Ramam’, shares that she has had quite an amazing year and it will be always special to her. The actress is filled with gratitude.

Mrunal, who started her career with television, has progressed to the silver screen and has delivered films like ‘Dhamaka’, ‘Jersey’, ‘Batla House’ and is currently looking forward to the much-anticipated, ‘Pippa’.

Summing up her year, Mrunal said: “I have had an amazing 2022 and this year is always going to be special to me. There are some amazing projects lined up that are coming up next year. Now I am looking forward to ‘Pippa’, which makes me so happy being associated with. It’s been a satisfying year for me.”

‘Pippa’ also stars Ishaan Khatter and is based on the Battle of Garibpur that was fought during the India-Pakistan War of 1971.

She further mentioned:...

Actress Mrunal Thakur made her Telugu debut with ‘Sita Ramam’ and received unanimous praise for her work in the film. But, not everything on the film set was a smooth sail for the actress.

She had to learn a new language and emote in a completely alien territory. But, what kept her going was the reward of playing a “beautifully written character” of Sita Mahalakshmi, who is revealed to be princess Noor Jahan in the movie.

Elaborating on the same, the actress said: “Being part of an enigmatic story was the biggest lucrative reason for me to be part of Sita Ramam. Despite whatever small hurdles that I had to adapt to and learn from, I was so elated to be part of this film. Learning a new language seemed like a small hike in exchange for this beautifully written character by Hanu sir.”

The other reward for her was...

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,...

Actress Mrunal Thakur, who achieved a lot of positive responses and success for her film ‘Sita Ramam’ is all set for his next project ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’ alongside Huma Qureshi. The actress talks about her role in the film and how it is going to be different from the character of a princess in her previous film.

Like ‘Sita Ramam’, Mrunal will be seen playing the titular role in her next film. She explained: “The character I play is completely different from my role in ‘Sita Ramam’. The way Pooja dresses is the way I talk, it’s a whole new person I created.”

Mrunal started her career with TV and during her college days got the lead role in ‘Mujhse Kuchh Kehti…Yeh Khamoshiyaan’. Later, she signed the most popular show ‘Kumkum Bhagya’ and also appeared as a contestant on ‘Box Cricket League 1’ and ‘Nach Baliye 7’. She was also...

Cinema‘Varisu’, starring Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna, is directed by Telugu filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally and will be released as ‘Vaarasudu’ in Telugu. Tnm StaffFacebook- Prabhas/ Twitter- Svc The makers of popular Kollywood actor Vijay’s upcoming film Varisu unveiled a new poster from the film on Monday, October 24, marking the occasion of Deepavali. They also announced that the film will hit the big screens during Pongal next year. The makers also hinted that they will be releasing a series of updates starting from next week. The new poster features Vijay walking amid several men in uniform fallen to the ground while holding a sledgehammer. The film will also be released in Telugu as Vaarasadu. Helmed by Telugu director Vamshi Paidipally, and bankrolled by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations, Varisu also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Prabhu, Sarathkumar, Srikanth, Shaam, Jayasudha, Khushbu, Sangeetha Krish, Samyuktha Karthick, Prakash Raj, Sj Suryah and Yogi Babu in pivotal roles.

EntertainmentOn the professional front, Dulquer had two recent releases including the Telugu romantic drama ‘Sita Ramam’ and the Hindi psychological crime thriller ‘Chup’. Tnm StaffInstagram/ Dulquer SalmaanActor Dulquer Salmaan has revealed in his previous media interactions that he is an automobile enthusiast. Like his father Mammootty, Dulquer has an exquisite collection of luxury cars. In a recent Instagram post, the actor walked fans through his enviable car collection. While ‘fellow petrol heads’, as Dulquer addresses other car enthusiasts, have previously seen photos of Dulquer’s cars on social media, it is the first time that a video of his collection has been released on the actor’s social media handle. Sharing the video, Dulquer noted that he has been wanting to post a video for a long time, but had held back from doing so. “Been wanting to try doing this for the longest time. But as usual I overthink...

The makers of director Abhilash Joshiy’s ‘King of Kotha’, featuring Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, have released the first look of the film, much to the delight of the Malayalam superstar’s fans. The poster depicts Dulquer in a blazing hot never-before-seen avatar, promising a visual treat to all his fans.

The much-awaited high-octane action drama will be produced by Wayfarer Films and Zee Studios. The first schedule of the shoot is proceeding at a brisk pace in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.

Speaking about the association, Dulquer Salmaan said: “Wayfarer Films is proud to associate with Zee Studios for their maiden venture into the Malayalam film industry with our film ‘King Of Kotha’!

Zee Studios has been associated with some of the biggest industry hits across languages nationwide and it’s a privilege to partner with them to produce some of the best content we wish to bring to all of you.

It was time for the nomination for an Indian entry in the Best International Film category at the Oscars. Usually, the Indian choice to send a film for the Oscar race is treated as a joke. Some or the other lobby is at work not only when it comes to Oscars or other such international honours, but also for the local, so-called popular film awards.

What is a popular award? A film the people took to and was a success at the box office. Some two films have been successful this year, one of them being ‘The Kashmir Files’. The film does not even find a mention in any category of nominations.

The films in discussion all over for India’s choice were two, ‘Rrr’ and ‘The Kashmir Files’. Realistically, there were no other contenders as far as the people at large and those on social media were concerned. There...

In the first review that R Balki read of his 2007 debut feature ‘Cheeni Kum’, a top critic of the time trashed the film, sending the filmmaker into a “deep depression,” as he says, despite the film being otherwise well received and friends telling him that one person’s opinion did not matter, reports ‘Variety’.

“It mattered to me and somewhere that thought hit me that how is it that you [the critic] can say whatever you want, and get away and I’m accountable to you, but you’re not accountable to me,” Balki said in a conversation with ‘Variety’. “I found that unfairness in the whole relationship firstly depressing and then very fascinating.”

The director, who went on to make ‘Paa’ (2009) with Amitabh Bachchan and ‘The Pad Man’ (2018), starring Akshay Kumar, is returning to the big screen with ‘Chup’, a thriller where a serial killer brutally murders Bollywood film critics and...

Dulquer Salmaan, who has played the lead in director Hanu Raghavapudi’s critically acclaimed romantic entertainer, ‘Sita Ramam’, has thanked Hindi audiences for the love they have extended to his film.

Taking to social media, Dulquer wrote: “A big, big thank you from the bottom of our hearts to the Hindi audiences for the love extended towards ‘Sita Ramam’s’ Hindi theatrical release.”

“The love continues to pour and grow each day. And as much love and gratitude to the Hindi media across the country for giving the film visibility and support.”

“It was a wonderful event and we had the warmest reunion with our team. Always fills my heart to reunite with our Sita Garu (Mrunal Thakur), our captain Hanu sir, our own maestro Vishal, and of course our Godfather my favourite Ashwini Dutt garu. Much love and gratitude to the trailblazer Dr Jayantilal Gada for handholding us through this release.