From Indrajith Sukumaran’s new role in a Tamil movie to epic saga Baahubali being turned into a TV series, here’s a look at everything making news in cinema today.
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Indrajith Sukumaran will play a pivotal role in Karthick Naren’s Naragasooran. The film also stars Arvind Swamy.
Sai Pallavi may sign her next Telugu project in which she will be seen along with Nani.
Shraddha Srinath to make her Tollywood debut in a film also starring Siddhu Jonnalagedda..
Heard On The Street
Baahubali 2 may become a TV series with producer Shobu Yarlagadda at the helm.
Newsworthy
Malayalam actress Parvathy has lashed out at certain sections of the media for incorrectly reporting her pay for Take Off. The award-winning actress wrote on Facebook, “To my media friends, how about we make a deal and check facts with the subject of your article before churning out articles based on your so called “sources”.”
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The Multiplex Association of India has demanded the withdrawal of Karnataka government’s order on capping movie ticket prices at Rs 200; the association has called it, “retrograde, irrational and unfair”.
The MIA has added that the decision is “investor unfriendly” and will also discourage the growth of new multiplexes all around the state, and may also pose a threat to the existing multiplexes in Karnataka.
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Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has said that he starred in Mom only to work with actress Sridevi. “When I was approached for the film I just couldn’t refuse as it was an opportunity to act with Sridevi,” the actor said at a press conference.
Let Them Eat Cake!
British singer Adele and actress Raai Laxmi will turn a year older today!