SS Rajamouli has finally opened up about the controversy around Sri Devi’s decision to opt out of Baahubali. News of the actress’ decision to reject the offer to play Queen Mother Sivagami Devi went viral on social media recently.
Speaking at the film’s trailer and audio launch in Hyderabad, as reported by The Hans India, Sreesanth said the film was about racing, love friendship, and the relationship between a brother and sister.In Ayaal Sasi, directed by Sajin Babu, actor Sreenivasan plays the titular role of Sasi. From the trailer, the story seems to revolve around an artist who seeks attention.
Actors Sathyaraj, Vivek have lent their voice and put their celebrity status to good use by asking for an end to the practice of manual scavenging.The actors were approached by Jai Bheem Mandram, an organisation against caste discrimination.
At an event to commemorate the beginning of the Viswanathan – Kannadasan trust, he reminisced: “Kannadasan told me, ‘Even after I go away, wherever you perform, you must sing my favourite song.At the host’s prompt, Gandhi Kannadasan explained at length, the relationship that his father shared with composer MS Viswanathan.
This issue”—having a woman say you raped her—“can affect any young person, especially young athletes of today,” publicist Andrew Wyatt said. “They need to know what they are facing when they are hanging out and partying, when they are doing certain things that they shouldn’t be doing.In a note on her official Instagram account, the actress said that she is ‘concerned’ because the comment makes it appear as though she thinks ‘girls should just get married,’ and that she’s never believed this nor raised her daughters to.
Marathi film Sairat, that released last year and became massively successful, is all set for its Telugu and Tamil remake. The remakes will reportedly go on floors soon with the original director, Nagaraj Manjule, likely to helm them.
Originally a Telugu romance film starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Sridevi, and Jayasudha, Rao’s film was remade into Tamil the following year with Kamal Haasan in the lead.Rajini had worked with the filmmaker on two occasions – once in a guest role as himself in Rao’s Tamil film Natchathiram (1980), and once as the lead character in the Hindi film Wafadaar (1985).
Akshaye Khanna is now a part of Sridevi’s upcoming drama-thriller Mom. According to a press statement, Akshaye said that he considers the film a milestone in his career thus far.
Actor Shaam, who has made sporadic appearances on screen, will star in a road thriller titled Kaaviyan in Tamil, and Vaadu Osthaadu in Telugu.
Producer Boney Kapoor has been acquitted in a plagiarism case regarding the Salman Khan film, Wanted. The case was filed in 2010 by petitioner Birbal Singh Rana, a Meerut-based writer-director. Rana had alleged that the script for his film Raja Bhai IPS was plagiarised and used in Wanted. Subsequently, a local court in Meerut had booked Kapoor, Sridevi, director Prabhudeva, and Salman Khan on copyright infringement and plagiarism charges.
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.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”.
Vinaya Prasad, who played Chempankott Sridevi in Manichitratazh, and Allu Arjun’s mother in Sarainodu, will debut as director with a Kannada film, Laxminarayanara Prapanchane Bere.
Bollwood actress Kareena Kapoor was all praise for the South Indian film industry, as reported by Mid-Day. Speaking to reporters at the launch of Sony BBC Earth in India, she said, “I truly respect all south films. They have great content. I respect and admire them. There are great actors from Pawan, Rajinikanth sir to Mammooty sir. There is so much great work being done in Telugu or Malayalam films.”
Actor Dhanush has sought the Madras High Court regarding a case against him filed by an elderly couple claiming that he is their son. In his petition, Dhanush denies being their son and calls it a ‘case of blackmailing’ from the couple’s side. The actor vehemently denies being their son, clarifying that he was born Venkatesh Prabhu to Krishnamoorthy and Vijayalakshmi at the Children’s Hospital in Egmore, Chennai, on July 28, 1983, and changed his name after entering the film industry.
Actor Akshaye Khanna is the frontrunner to play the role of Sunil Dutt in Rajkumar HIrani’s biopic on Sanjay Dutt. 41-year-old Khanna was on a four year hiatus before returning to films with Dishoom (2016), where he played the antagonist.Ranbir Kapoor will play the role of Sanjay Dutt, the actor who was convicted under the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act in April 1993.
Jhanvi Kapoor, the daughter of Actress Sridevi and Producer Boney Kapoor, is reportedly making her acting debut with a Karan Johar film. Boney Kapoor told DNA, “Yes, Karan has been talking to us about a film for Jhanvi and we’ve given consent. But we don’t know which project it would be. Since Karan has recently acquired the remake rights of Sairat it is being presumed that our daughter would be launched in this project.”
Actor Shaam will debut in Malayalam cinema with the film The Great Father. He will play a police officer in the film. Reports say that the role was first offered to actor Prithviraj, who had to turn it down due to date issues.
Actor Santhanam’s untitled project with director Sethuraman has now been titled Sakka Podu Podu Raja. The film also marks Santhanam’s foray into action films. It has Vaibhavi Shandilya, Santhanam’s co-star from Server Sundaram, playing a pivotal role. A press statement said that Santhanam plays the role of a carefree youngster who takes care of his father’s business.
Sudeep is easygoing alright: the actor famously delayed his Tamil hero debut project so that Lingaa could happen.It came at a time when Sudeep was establishing his career in Tamil and Telugu.Since his debut in 2001, Sudeep has done a film a year on average.Sudeep spends an hour patiently with his fans, signing autographs, joking about love and relationships and sharing stories about cars. He is in his element.
Soon after Krishna tells the film’s costume designer that Ruby/Devi wouldn’t wear skimpy clothes, you see her rocking one with élan.Devi’s (Tamannah) wedding with the rich and urbane Krishna (Prabhu Deva) takes place in a haste, thanks to the latter’s ailing grandmother.For the most part, the film is entertaining because for once, instead of Kollywood’s usual revenge-obsessed ghost, here’s a spirit who just wants to have some fun.
You must also have seen movies in which the entire supporting cast conspires to help the ‘hero’ know the girl he’s interested in.Those watching our movies think it is ‘normal’ to harass a college or a village girl even when the girl is saying she’s not interested.Such behaviour — which flies in the face of consent that I’ve always tried to talk to you about — has been normalised by movies.
Actor Shaam will play a cop in his upcoming bilingual film, Kaaviyan. Directed by Parthasarathy, the movie is a road thriller. Actress Aathmiya, who debuted with Sivakarthikeyan’s Manam Kothi Paravai, and model turned actress Sridevi Kumar have been cast in major roles in the project.
Actress Janani Iyer has joined the cast of Balloon, starring Jai and Anjali. The horror film, directed by debutant Sinish will have two story lines – one set in 1989 and the other set in the present day. Speaking to Silverscreen, Janani revealed that she plays a character named, Shenbagavalli. Her character will be seen with Jai in the 80’s portions of the film. “Though I cannot reveal much, I think it would be safe to say that i would have a retro look, something on the lines of Sridevi from Moondram Pirai.” said Janani.
Disney will receive about $20 million in taxpayer subsidies for making Pete’s Dragon in New Zealand, after it became the first feature film to qualify for a 25% production rebate.Actress Kalki Koechlin revealed recently that learning to live alone was the worst part about being single. “I found it really hard when I left Anurag (Kashyap, her ex-husband).
Nayaki, director Govi Govardhan wanted us to believe, was centred around Trisha Krishnan. It was supposed to be the actor’s first attempt at a woman-centric film, her Maya. But in the actual movie, Trisha appears her immaculately coiffed self in some scenes, a gorgeous blue-grey zombie in others; there is a faux-sad backstory, a sloppily executed revenge-dance and several costume changes.