Lokesh Kanakaraj’s ‘Kaithi’ to release in Russia on March 10

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Lokesh Kanakaraj’s ‘Kaithi’ to release in Russia on March 10

Director Lokesh Kanakaraj’s super hit Tamil film ‘Kaithi’, featuring actor Karthi in the lead, has now been dubbed in Russian and will hit screens in Russia on March 10 this year.

Kaithi featured Karthi and Narain in the lead roles.

The film’s massive success propelled Lokesh Kanakaraj to stardom, who went on to make the hit Thalapathy Vijay – Vijay Sethupathi starrer ‘Master’.

The director is currently directing ‘Vikram’, starring Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil.

Interestingly, ‘Kaithi’ had also released in Japan last November.

The film’s producer SR Prabhu of Dream Warrior Pictures confirmed the news to IANS. The producer also said that the film’s release evoked a decent response in Japan.

‘Despicable Me 4’ release planned for 2024, spinoff to hit screens this July 1

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‘Despicable Me 4’ release planned for 2024, spinoff to hit screens this July 1

The release date of the animated movie, ‘Despicable Me 4’, has been announced. The film, which will see Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Pierre Coffin, Miranda Cosgrove, and Steve Coogan returning to their parts, will arrive in cinemas on July 3, 2024, reports ‘Variety’.

The next chapter of the animated, family-friendly series about a reformed super-villain and his army of yellow Minions, will see Chris Renaud’s return as director along with Patrick Delage as co-director for the script penned by Mike White.

Renaud directed the first two ‘Despicable Me’ movies. The film will be produced jointly by Universal Pictures and Illumination. Before the release of ‘Despicable Me 4’, Illumination and Universal will release an original animated film about a family of ducks, titled ‘Migration’, on June 30, 2023.

Benjamin Renner will direct ‘Migration’, which is written by White and produced by Illumination founder Chris Meledandri. Apart from this, the second ‘Despicable Me’ spinoff, ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’, is set to hit theatres on July 1 after being delayed by two years because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The movie will trace Gru’s childhood exploits and his attempts to join a supervillain team called Vicious 6. In addition to Carell and Coffin, the voice cast includes Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, RZA, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lucy Lawless, Dolph Lundgren, Danny Trejo, Russell Brand, Julie Andrews, and Alan Arkin.

Kamal Haasan’s MNM demands repoll in booth in local body elections

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Kamal Haasan’s MNM demands repoll in booth in local body elections

Actor-politician Kamal Haasan’s Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) has demanded the cancellation of the urban local body elections at a booth in Keeranur Municipality as the poster pasted outside of it did not contain the party’s ‘torch light’ symbol.

According to MNM, the non-printing of its electoral symbol in the posters pasted outside the polling booth in Keeranur Municipality Ward No.5 is an act of denying the fundamental right of its candidate.

The State Election Commission has to ensure the existence of the electoral symbol in the posters as well as in the voting machines before the start of polling, MNM said.

If this is not done then the polling in that booth should be canceled and repoll should be held, the party demanded.

Polling has been peaceful for the urban local bodies in Tamil Nadu began at 7 a.m. on Saturday morning.

About 2.79 crote voters are expected to vote in over 30,000 booths to elect their representatives in the urban local bodies.

Except for minor glitches in the Electronic Voting Machines in some booths, polling is smooth in other centers.

While several parties are in the contest, the fight is largely between the ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK.

The counting of votes will be on February 22.

‘Akhanda’ director Boyapati Sreenu’s next film to be pan-Indian

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‘Akhanda’ director Boyapati Sreenu’s next film to be pan-Indian

After making waves with his last cinematic venture “Akhanda”, Telugu director Boyapati Sreenu is now teaming up with actor Ram Pothineni, and producer Srinivasaa Chhitturi, for a major project.

According to a formal announcement made on Friday, the trio is now embarking on a pan-Indian movie project.

After delivering two back-to-back hits including Samantha starrer “U-Turn”, Srinivasaa Chhitturi of Srinivasaa Silver Screen has just wrapped up production of “The Warrior” starring Ram Pothineni and directed by N. Lingusamy.

Boyapati Sreenu is fresh from the success of Nandamuri Balakrishna-starrer recent hit “Akhanda”, while Ram Pothineni is one of the most happening crazy heroes of the Telugu film industry.

The coming together of the three for this pan-Indian project is being viewed as a big combination. The yet-to-be-titled movie will be made on a lavish budget, the producers said.

About the collaboration, actor Ram Pothineni said: “I am happy to be collaborating with Boyapati Sreenu Sir and Srinivasaa of Silver Screen. Boyapti Sreenu is a huge mass director. Our forthcoming project is a dream project for me and together I am sure we will make a great film. The story of the film has a mass appeal and I am happy to be associated with this project.”

Boyapati Sreenu has come up with a story loaded with mass elements that have excited the producer and the actor. More details about the film, including its heroine and other members of the cast and crew are to be announced shortly.

Kareena Kapoor Khan flags off espionage soap with romantic twist

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Kareena Kapoor Khan flags off espionage soap with romantic twist

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has turned into a narrator for the promo of the upcoming fictional show “Spy Bahu”. She is seen introducing the cast of the daily soap including Sejal (played by Sana Sayyad) and Yohan (played by Sehban Azim).

“Spy Bahu” is a love story between a young spy named Sejal and a suspected terrorist, Yohan.

Sharing her thoughts on the show, Kareena said: “I am a big admirer of love stories, who isn’t? Some are delightful and heartwarming while some are edgy and mysterious.

“‘Spy Bahu’ is one such fascinating love story of a spy, Sejal, and a suspected terrorist, Yohan that has left me captivated. The audience is going to love their chemistry and enjoy this power-packed show.”

“Spy Bahu” will be coming soon on Colors.

Ajay Devgn responds to comparisons, says I’ve never aped anyone

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Ajay Devgn responds to comparisons, says I’ve never aped anyone

He has ruled the silver screen for over three decades and is now set to step into the digital world with the upcoming series ‘Rudra – The Edge of Darkness’, an Indian adaptation of the Idris Elba-starrer ‘Luther’. Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn does not worry about comparisons between the two as he says he has never aped anyone.

The 52-year-old star revealed the reason to interview why he chose ‘Rudra – The Edge of Darkness’ by Rajesh Mapuskar for his digital debut.

Ajay, who has given back-to-back blockbusters such as ‘Singham’, ‘Golmaal, ‘Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior’, ‘Ishq’ and ‘Gangaajal’ to name a few, said that Rudra is cool and super sharp.

In a conversation with the interviewer, Ajay said: “I like the idea of a cop who beat criminals at their game because he’s able to stay ahead of them. He’s not a gun-toting guy, he’s more a mind-game kind of policeman. Rudra is cool, yet super-sharp.

Helmed by ace director Rajesh Mapuskar, this riveting psychological crime drama. The six-episode series is an Indian rendition of the globally successful British series, ‘Luther’.

The series has a dark and complex narrative that is an idiosyncratic race-against-the-clock thriller delving into the psyche of highly-intelligent criminals and the detective who hunts them.

Since it is a remake of ‘Luther’, comparisons would follow.

Does that come as an added pressure?

Ajay said that it is a “re-imagined Indian version” of ‘Luther’.

The actor added: “I like the original and I liked Idris Elba in it. As far as comparisons go, I have never aped anyone. After 30 years of acting, you can only be yourself. So, it’s ridiculous to draw parallels. But I can hardly change the way people think. It’s their prerogative.”

Ajay feels no pressure about his work in the upcoming series.

“My job is doing something with complete honesty. Honesty doesn’t come with any kind of pressure,” he concluded.

Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with BBC Studios India, the crime drama starring Ajay Devgn, Raashi Khanna, Esha Deol, Atul Kulkarni, Ashwini Kalsekar, Tarun Gahlot, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Satyadeep Misra in pivotal roles, is set to release on March 4 on Disney+ Hotstar.

It will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, and Bengali.

Sharwanand-starrer ‘AMJ’ trailer launch to feature Sai Pallavi, Keerthy Suresh

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Sharwanand-starrer ‘AMJ’ trailer launch to feature Sai Pallavi, Keerthy Suresh

It is reported that South India’s most happening heroines Sai Pallavi and Keerthy Suresh are invited to attend the trailer launch event of Sharwanand and Rashmika- starrer ‘Aadavallu Meeku Joharulu’.

The makers of Sharwanand’s upcoming movie ‘Aadavalu Meeku Joharlu’ have arranged a trailer launch event, which will take place at the famous- Shilpa Kala Vedhika in Hyderabad on Saturday.

Sai Pallavi, who is currently basking the glorious success of her movie ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ is one of the guests invited by the makers, while National-award-winning actress, ‘Mahanati’ Keerthy Suresh will also be present at the event.

As the movie is a family entertainer, which mainly features women in significant roles, the makers decided to invite women as the chief guests for the trailer launch function.

Directed by Kishore Tirumala, ‘Aadavallu Meeku Joharlu’ will have Rashmika Mandanna, Radhika Sharath Kumar, and others in the lead roles. Devi Sri Prasad has scored the music for the movie.

The much-awaited family entertainer will be released on February 25.

‘Bheemla Nayak’ digital rights sold for whopping price

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‘Bheemla Nayak’ digital rights sold for whopping price

As the Telugu multi-starrer ‘Bheemla Nayak’ gears up for release on February 25, there’s a buzz around the film’s post-theatrical streaming rights.

If reports are to be believed, the digital rights of the Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati-starrer ‘Bheemla Nayak’ have been sold to OTT giant Disney+ Hotstar for a record price.

From non-theatrical rights such as dubbing, OTT, and satellite, ‘Bheemla Nayak’ is said to have made close to 70 crores.

Though there isn’t any official confirmation, it is expected that the makers will release a statement regarding the same in a couple of days.

Meanwhile, with the movie’s release in the coming days, the makers are busy preparing a blasting theatrical trailer, which will be unveiled very soon.

Helmed by Sagar K Chandra, ‘Bheemla Nayak’ is an original remake of Malayalam’s super hit action drama titled ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’.

Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati will reprise Biju Menon and Prithviraj Sukumaran from the Malayalam’s original movie ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’.

Actresses Nithya Menen and Samyuktha Menon are the female leads opposite Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati respectively.

Trivikram Srinivas has penned the dialogues and the screenplay for the S Thaman’s musical.

Balakrishna starts shooting for ‘NBK107’ with a heavy action sequence

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Balakrishna starts shooting for ‘NBK107’ with a heavy action sequence

Nandamuri Balakrishna, who was last seen in Boyapati Srinu’s ‘Akhanda’, kick-started shooting for his upcoming movie on Friday.

Balakrishna and his team, who were present on the sets in Sircilla town of Telangana state, participated in the shooting.

A fight scene which is being composed by Ram-Lakshman was canned on the first day of shooting.

Balakrishna was spotted at the shooting place, as he shot for the heavy-action episode.

Tentatively titled ‘NBK107’, this upcoming movie is to be directed by Gopi Chand Mallineni, who recently scored a hit with ‘Krack’.

Actress Shruti Haasan plays heroine opposite Balakrishna in the movie, while Kannada actor Duniya Vijay will be seen in a dynamic role in the yet-to-be-titled movie. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar will play a powerful role in #NBK107.

Billed to be a mass entertainer with commercial aspects, the film is apparently an adaptation from real-life incidents.

Tollywood’s leading production house Mythri Movie Makers is bankrolling the project. Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar will be producing the film on a massive scale.

Gopichand Malineni’s films are technically high in standard and #NBK107 has some top-notch technicians working for it.

S Thaman renders soundtracks, while Rishi Punjabi will handle the cinematography. Acclaimed writer Sai Madhav Burra provides the dialogues.

Anupama Parameswaran’s first look from ‘Butterfly’ launched

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Anupama Parameswaran’s first look from ‘Butterfly’ launched

On the occasion of Actress Anupama Parameswaran’s birthday, the makers of her upcoming movie launched a special poster unveiling the title as well.

Titled ‘Butterfly’, Anupama’s next is an interesting thriller, which will have the actress featuring a never-before look.

The first look poster of ‘Butterfly’ unleashes Anupama’s colorful yet tormented look from the movie.

Justifying the title, Anupama’s poster looks interesting, as she stands with her hands folded, there is a pair of colorful wings painted on the wall behind her.

Written and directed by Ghanta Satish Babu, the movie is bankrolled by Gen Next Movies. Arviz and Gideon Katta are in charge of the music of this film. The shooting of the movie is currently underway.

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