A quick look at all things bright and shiny in the world of cinema today!
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Prabhas is likely to make a guest appearance in S3.
Nagarjuna is in talks to star in the Telugu remake of Oppam.
Deepika Padukone has been approached for the lead role in Sundar C’s ambitious Sangamithra.
Newsworthy
Actor Hrithik Roshan has been dropped from Thugs of Hindostan.
Releases, Releases
Veera Sivaji has been delayed yet again. The Vikram Prabhu–Shamili film will release in November this year, say sources.
Spotlight
In an interview with 60 Minutes, Nate Parker was unapologetic about a 17-year-old rape case that has surrounded his film, The Birth of a Nation.
In excerpts from the interview set to air on Sunday, shared exclusively with The Associated Press on Thursday, Parker said he was “falsely accused” and declined to make any apology. The woman who made the accusation killed herself in 2012. In the “60 minutes” interview, Parker maintains that the accusations were unwarranted.
“I was falsely accused … I went to court … I was vindicated,” he says. “I feel terrible that this woman isn’t here … Her family had to deal with that, but as I sit here, an apology is — no.”
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RK Suresh has filed a complaint against actress Tamannaah Bhatia. The producer alleged that the actress did not appear for any promotional events for Dharmadurai. The actress had a pivotal role in the film, which starred Vijay Sethupathi. Dharmadurai has received mostly positive reviews.
Let Them Eat Cake!
Music director James Vasanthan, comedian Zack Galifianakis, and actress Brie Larson will all turn a year older today!
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