From details on Rajini’s next to an unexpected revival, here’s a quick look at all the news in cinema today.
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Mehreen Pirzada has walked out of Varun Tej’s next.
Aishwarya Rajesh will replace Amala Paul in Vada Chennai.
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A sedition case against actress and politician Ramya has been dismissed by a Karnataka High Court. The case was filed by a lawyer named Vittal Gowda who alleged that Ramya’s comments on the people of Pakistan were “seditious”.
An FIR has been filed against the seven accused in for the kidnap and molestation of a popular South Indian actress.
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Kamal Haasan has revived his film Vishwaroopam 2.
Rajinikanth’s next might be based on the life of notorious gangster Haji Mastan.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s wedding has reportedly been postponed.
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Actor Sathyaraj has been given eight days to apologise for anti-Kannadiga comments he made nine years ago. His film Baahubali 2 is under heavy protest in Karnataka, with several pro-Kannadiga outfits calling for a ban on its release.
Director SS Rajamouli has issued an appeal to the protesters through a video. Speaking in Kannada, the director says that he has nothing to do with the issue, and has asked them not to penalise the film on account of Sathyaraj.
Let Them Eat Cake!
Actors Tony Danza, Andie MacDowell, and Rob Riggle will all turn a year older today!
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