A quick look at everything making news in cinema today!
What’s trending
Nayanthara is likely to join the cast of Indian 2, according to some reports. There is, however, no confirmation from the team. Shankar and Kamal Haasan are coming together for Indian 2.
The actor returns as freedom fighter-turned-vigilante Senapathy in the sequel to the 1996 film Indian.
Reports. #Nayanthara likely to team up with #KamalHaasan in #Indian2. Project to roll from second half of 2018.
— Haricharan Pudipeddi (@pudiharicharan) January 31, 2018
The trailer of Telugu film Howrah Bridge is out. It stars Rahul Ravindran, Chandini Chowdary and Manali Rathod and is directed by Rewon Yadhu.
What’s in the news
A Mumbai court framed charges against Sooraj Pancholi, under Section 306 (abetment of suicide) of the Indian Penal Code, for allegedly abetting the suicide of Jiah Khan.
Actress Jiah Khan death case: Charges framed against actor Sooraj Pancholi under IPC 306 (abatement of suicide) by a Mumbai court
— ANI (@ANI) January 30, 2018
The actress was found dead at her residence on June 3, 2013. In her suicide note, she had alleged “intimate relationship, physical abuse and mental and physical torture” without naming anyone.