A quick look at everything making news in the world of cinema today!
What’s trending
Aruvi‘s trailer is out, clocking in over one-and-a-half lakh views within 14 hours. The trailer shows Aruvi (Aditi Balan), the girl who ‘doesn’t behave like a girl’. She is seen smoking, wielding a gun, and abusing – an unconventional heroine of a film. She is also found hounded by policemen and journalists, trying to find out which terrorist group she belongs to.
Directed by Arun Prabu, the film also stars Anjali Varathan, Muhammad Ali Baig, Kavitha Bharathi, Lakshmi Gopalswamy, Pradeep Antony and others. SR Prabhu is the producer, under his banner Dream Warrior Pictures.
Offbeat
Google has announced that the most streamed song in 2017 is ‘Saahore‘ from Baahubali: The Conclusion. The song on YouTube has over 83 million views.
The film, released in April this year, is the sequel to the 2015 film Baahubali: The Beginning starring Prabhas, Ramya Krishnan, Rana Daggubati, Sathyaraj, Nasser, Anushka Shetty, and Tamannnaah Bhatia. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the film is also the biggest box-office grosser with estimated earnings over Rs 1500 crore.
Other Updates
The makers of the sci-fi drama 2.0 have announced the release date of the film. Lyca Productions, who are bankrolling this project starring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar, and Amy Jackson, announced details about its release. The film was initially set for a January release in 2018, but has now been postponed to April.
Official Press Release: “2.0” – to hit screens on April 2018#2Point0 #April2018 pic.twitter.com/fql98ZXWVY
— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) December 2, 2017
The film is directed by Shankar and has music composed by AR Rahman.
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Vishal Krishna Birthday Celebrations at Poojai Press Meet
Actor, general secretary of Nadigar Sangam, and president of the Tamil Nadu Film Producers’ Council – Vishal Krishna – has announced that he would be contesting for the RK Nagar by-polls as an independent candidate.
Read more about it here.
