Some exciting news from old and new favourites, and a quick look at what’s happening in the world of cinema today.
Signed
Vikram will join hands with director Hari for Saamy 2.
Kajal Aggarwal joins the lead cast of Chiru 150.
Prabhas has signed director Radha Krishna Kumar’s next film.
Srushti Dange and Regina Cassandra have been cast in the Ezhil-Udhayanidhi project.
Kangana Ranaut’s next film will be directed by Ritesh Batra.
Heard On The Street
Vikram might star in Sundar C’s Sangamithra.
Unhappy with the script, Prathap Pothen has walked out of Dulquer Salman and Anjali Menon’s project.
Anurag Kashyap and Nivin Pauly will collaborate on a new film.
Releases, Releases
Achcham Yenbadhu Madamaiyada is eyeing an August 19 release.
The teaser of Devi(L) and Kidaari were released recently. Watch!
Time Out
Peepli Live co-director Mohammad Farooqui has been convicted of raping an American citizen.
Re-View
White is an extension of what Mammootty has been doing of late – choosing roles that are an insult to his long-standing acting career. Pellichoopulu, however, is a welcome film for Tollywood.
Spotlight
Recommended
The Shyam Benegal committee has suggested that the anti-smoking disclaimer need appear only once at the beginning of the film.
Rest In Peace
Gloria DeHaven, musical star from the ’50s, passed away recently.
Let Them Eat Cake!
Music composer Devi Sri Prasad, producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, and model Sushma Reddy all turn a year older today!
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