A quick look at everything making news in cinema this week!
What’s trending
It’s official – Padmaavat will release on January 25, the filmmakers have confirmed it. Meanwhile, the chief ministers of Gujarat and Rajasthan have said that they will not allow the film to release in these states. Akshay Kumar’s Padman is also slated to release on the same day.
Get ready to witness the epic tale #Padmaavat on 25th January 2018, in theatres near you. Now also in 3D, Imax 3D, Tamil & Telugu. @RanveerOfficial @deepikapadukone @shahidkapoor @aditiraohydari @Viacom18Movies @Bhansali_Prod @TSeries pic.twitter.com/YjXbgyqaja
— Padmaavat (@filmpadmaavat) January 14, 2018
After the success of Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru, Karthi announced his next project on the occasion of Pongal. Pandiraj will be directing the film and music will be composed by D Imman. Produced by Suriya’s 2D Entertainments, the film will also star Sayyeshaa Saigal and Priya Bhavanishankar. It’s Tamil title is Kadaikutty Singam and Telugu one is Chinnababu.
My First time association with anna. Need all your blessings! Great experience to be working with @pandiraj_dir
And first time association with @immancomposer #KadaikuttySingam#Chinnababu pic.twitter.com/9Ursytfulj— Actor Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) January 14, 2018
What’s making the news
A 23-year-old Brooklyn-based photographer recently accused Master of None actor and comedian Aziz Ansari of sexual misconduct. In response to the allegations, Ansari issued a statement saying:
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“In September of last year, I met a woman at a party. We exchanged numbers. We texted back and forth and eventually went on a date. We went out to dinner, and afterwards we ended up engaging in sexual activity, which by all indications was completely consensual.
The next day, I got a text from her saying that although “it may have seemed okay,” upon further reflection, she felt uncomfortable. It was true that everything did seem okay to me, so when I heard that it was not the case for her, I was surprised and concerned. I took her words to heart and responded privately after taking the time to process what she had said.
I continue to support the movement that is happening in our culture. It is necessary and long overdue.”