Bull’s Eye: Naga Shaurya’s archery epic ‘Lakshya’ to release on Dec 10

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Bull’s Eye: Naga Shaurya’s archery epic ‘Lakshya’ to release on Dec 10

Telugu star Naga Shaurya’s upcoming sports drama ‘Lakshya’ will release on December 10. As Shaurya’s landmark 20th film, ‘Lakshya’ is directed by Santhossh Jagarlapudi.

It is set for its theatrical release worldwide on December 10.

The makers took to their social media handles to announce the release date along with an interesting poster. With a dejected look on his face, Shaurya is seen flaunting his well-built body. As he indicates his passion for archery, he is spotted holding a bow and an arrow.

‘Lakshya’ is credited as India’s first film based on the ancient sport of archery, while Naga Shaurya seen in a new avatar. ‘Lakshya’ is in its final leg of post-production.

Naga Shaurya, who recently appeared in youth movie ‘Varudu Kaavalenu’ underwent a drastic transformation for ‘Lakshya’. He is seen showcasing his ripped body as an archer in the movie. Naga Shaurya also underwent an aggressive training session, so as to get a grip over the role and to understand the nuances of the sport.

Actress Ketika Sharma is to play Shaurya’s love interest. The film is jointly produced by Narayan Das Narang, Puskur Ram Mohan Rao, and Sarath Marar under the banners Sri Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and North Star Entertainment Pvt Ltd.

Musician Kaala Bhairava rendered soundtracks for the movie, while Raam Reddy handled cinematography and Junaid is the editor.

‘Maanaadu’ screenings resume in TN after early-morning hiccup

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‘Maanaadu’ screenings resume in TN after early-morning hiccup

Confusion over the release of Venkat Prabhu’s Simbu-starrer ‘Maanaadu’ continued well into Thursday early morning, with the shows of the film across Tamil Nadu being cancelled because of a KDM (Key Delivery Message) issue.

The film’s distributor, Tiruppur Subramaniam, however, confirmed that the issue had been sorted out and the shows would resume at 7.30 a.m. onwards.

“Thanks to the cooperation extended by everyone, the issue has been resolved. Financiers will send a mail in the next five minutes and shows will begin by 7.30 a.m.,” Subramaniam said.

Soon after, the film was released across the state, much to the delight of Simbu fans who had gathered in huge numbers outside various theatres.

Earlier, many of the disappointed fans took to social media to ask the producer, director and actor what was happening and when the film would be released.

Producer Suresh Kamatchi, taking to Twitter, said that everything was okay and apologised to the fans for the trouble caused. “Now it’s our time. God is great. Thanks to everyone who stood for me,” he said.

Kamatchi then went on to add: “No matter how many difficulties arise, we will oppose them and overcome them. Did you think I would fall?”

Varun’s ‘deadly’ ‘Bhediya’ look unveiled, film to release on Nov 25

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Varun’s ‘deadly’ ‘Bhediya’ look unveiled, film to release on Nov 25

Actor Varun Dhawan’s first look from his upcoming film ‘Bhediya’ has been unveiled and he looks every inch deadly. Along with the poster, the makers also announced that the comedy-horror movie will hit the big screen on November 25.

The poster shows Varun in a tough look sporting golden-ish eye colour while the backdrop is in midnight blue to give an eerie effect. The film’s title ‘Bhediya’ is written in blood red.

Featuring Hollywood’s premier effects studio Mr. X, the Amar Kaushik directorial is touted to boast of exquisite visual effects.

Mr.X, the award winning effects company, part of Technicolor Creative Studios, is renowned for its stellar creature and environment work in the Oscar nominated aLove and Monsters’ as well as the Emmy winning ‘Vikings’.

Talking about his collaboration with ‘Mr. X’, producer Vijan says: “Mr. X has been a pioneer in the industry, having created some of the most spellbinding visual masterpieces of recent movie history.”

“Ever since we conceptualised ‘Bhediya’, we knew our film needed the expertise of Mr. X to weave that epic scale”.

Director Amar Kaushik added: “‘Bhediya’ is a tale filled with awe-inspiring imagery. Each and every member of the cast and crew knew that we were crafting something very special. It’s not just the path breaking VFX; the film is a feast for the eyes in every aspect possible”.

In ‘Bhediya’, the makers are creating a breathtaking world through the magic of visual effects.

With the effects studio behind ‘WandaVision’, ‘Mortal Kombat’, ‘Hellboy’ and ‘Ad Astra’ all set to bring ‘Bhediya’ to life.

Directed by Amar Kaushik, ‘Bhediya’ is written by National Award winner, Niren Bhatt.

Jio Studios & Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films present ‘Bhediya’ which is slated to release on November 25, 2022.

Pawan Kalyan is an accommodating actor: ‘Bheemla Nayak’ director Sagar K. Chandra

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Pawan Kalyan is an accommodating actor: ‘Bheemla Nayak’ director Sagar K. Chandra

The much-awaited ‘Bheemla Nayak’ is an action drama with Pawan Kalyan portraying a powerful cop, directed by Sagar K Chandra who says the ‘Power Star’ is an accommodating actor.

Producer Suryadevara Naga Vamsi is bankrolling the multi-starrer under the Sithara Entertainments banner. Sagar K. Chandra of ‘Appatlo Okadundevadu’ fame is helming the film.

Ace director Trivikram has been roped in to pen the screenplay and dialogues for ‘Bheemla Nayak’. The director seems to be confident about how the movie has turned out.

In an exclusive interactive session with IANS, Sagar mentions that his love for movies made him enter the field of direction. The young filmmaker reveals that he was roped in by his producer Naga Vamsi, to direct Pawan Kalyan.

“When I was roped in to direct the movie, I only knew that Rana Daggubati had a role. But I was not aware that Pawan Kalyan was the main lead until Trivikram revealed it to me. I was excited as it all began,” Sagar explains.

On being quizzed about the changes made to the original movie ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’, Sagar said that they just tried to shift the balance of the roles keeping Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati’s stardom in consideration.

Sagar said, “In Malayalam, Prithviraj Sukumaran is more popular than Biju Menon, who played his opposite. But Pawan Kalyan is larger than a star here in the Telugu states. We just managed to shift that balance”.

Sagar also mentioned that the team is quite confident that the movie will be a super hit despite the heavy competition during Sankranthi. The director indicated that Pawan Kalyan’s immense fan following is the main reason behind his confidence.

Sharing his experience of working with Trivikram Srinivas, Sagar terms him as a flawless technician, while he calls Rana Daggubati “as cool as a cucumber”. The director also mentions that it just took a couple of days for him to mingle with the ‘Power Star’ of Tollywood.

“I started interacting with Pawan Kalyan and soon became close. The mutual topic between us is ‘guns’. We both are fascinated with guns. So, sharing mutual interests helped us bond well. He is such an accommodating hero. It is easy to work with him,” Sagar explains.

On the music, Sagar said that the response has been overwhelming. “Thaman has been outstanding, as all of the songs composed by him are now viral. When the songs and music come out well, it is considered that 40 per cent of the movie is approved by the audience already.”

‘Bheemla Nayak’ is set to hit theatres on January 12, 2022. With biggies like ‘Radhe Shyam’ and ‘RRR’, the movie is expected to face stiff competition at the box-office.

Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan-starrer ‘Atrangi Re’ trailer out

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Akshay Kumar, Sara Ali Khan-starrer ‘Atrangi Re’ trailer out

The trailer of the upcoming Aanand L. Rai directorial ‘Atrangi Re’ was released on Wednesday. The film, starring Akshay Kumar, Dhanush and Sara Ali Khan, will release on December 24.

The film is produced by T-Series, Colour Yellow Productions, and Cape of Good Films.

Talking on the occasion, producer Bhushan Kumar said, “The world of ‘Atrangi Re’ is ‘Atrangi’ indeed! The film promises to bring magic to your screens and make you believe in the power of love. The motion posters have received a phenomenal response yesterday and we are excited to show you the ‘Atrangi Re’ trailer!”

Adding to that, Aanand said, “I strongly believe that you don’t find love, it finds you. The only thing you should learn is to be a little patient. ‘Atrangi Re’ is all about love, patience and madness.”

The film, also featuring Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Dimple Hayathi, releases on Disney+ Hotstar.

Venkatesh outlines his ‘Ram Babu’ character in ‘Drushyam 2’

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Venkatesh outlines his ‘Ram Babu’ character in ‘Drushyam 2’

Venkatesh Daggubati, who appeared in the Telugu remake of ‘Asuran’, is now set to appear in Jeethu Joseph’s directorial ‘Drushyam 2’. The actor has spoken about his character in the movie which is a remake of Malayalam hit ‘Drishyam 2’.

Being a sequel to crime thriller ‘Drushyam’, Venkatesh reprises his role in ‘Drushyam 2’.

The movie is slated for OTT release on November 25 on Prime Video.

Venkatesh, who spoke to in interview about his role and experience working for ‘Drushyam 2’, explains what it takes to play a character like ‘Ram Babu’.

On being quizzed about his role in ‘Drushyam 2’, Venkatesh replied that he has owned the role ‘Ram Babu’ quite well. “Though Ram Babu is just a middle-class man with much attachment to his family, his role has multiple layers. The multilayered roles unleash a different Ram Babu each time, with reference to the situation,” Venkatesh explains.

The ‘F2’ actor also hints at the different shades of Ram Babu, saying “Ram Babu looks pathetic when he appears helpless in some situations. But, in reality, he is a fierce protector of his family, which makes him mentally stronger than ever”.

“‘Drushyam 2’ is not just about how a man protects his family from unexpected situations, but also the emotions are interwoven. When I talk about emotions, it is not just the hero’s or his family’s emotions. The movie will talk about the villain’s parents who cannot figure out how they lost their son, where his mortal remains are, and many other aspects,” Venkatesh said.

Venkatesh revealed that he has always been positive about OTT releases. “We are still experimenting. We still have not figured out what is right and what is wrong. I did the movie and left it to the decision of the makers, who are deeply involved in the trade. I will do my acting and let the makers apply their experience in such things,” said the actor.

Shanmukh Jaswanth becomes last captain of ‘Bigg Boss Telugu 5’

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Shanmukh Jaswanth becomes last captain of ‘Bigg Boss Telugu 5’

With only a few weeks to go for the finale of ‘Bigg Boss Telugu 5’, all the contestants are competing to grab the last opportunity to become the captain of the house.

Manas, VJ Sunny, RJ Kajal, Siri, Shanmukh, anchor Ravi, singer Sree Rama Chandra, and Priyanka Singh are the contestants left after 11 weeks on the show.

The makers had planned a task with a throne resembling the theme of ‘Game of Thrones’ for the captaincy task. VJ Sunny was out of the task in the very first round, while Kajal accompanies him. Siri, Sree Rama Chandra also failed to compete in the race for the last captaincy task of the season.

Shanmukh Jaswanth is to become the last captain of the house, after fighting for the throne. Shanmukh not only becomes the captain but earns immunity for the coming week. The upcoming episodes will telecast Shanmukh’s game and how he wins the captaincy task.

Shanmukh, who came to fame with his YouTube series, grew as a local social media star. His appearance on the reality show has come as a huge boost for him. He is seen on the list of likely top five contenders of the season.

On the other hand, VJ Sunny, Kajal, Manas, Siri, and Priyanka seem to be hugely disappointed with their losses which could have taken them in the top five. Going by the popularity and voting patterns on social media polls, Priyanka Singh is likely to be in the danger zone this week.

Twitter iOS app now stops tweets from disappearing mid-read

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Twitter iOS app now stops tweets from disappearing mid-read

Twitter on Wednesday introduced updates to its iOS app to prevent tweets from disappearing as the users try to read them.

The iOS users faced this problem where tweets were disappearing when replies are being added to an ongoing conversation.

“We’ve made some updates on iOS to prevent Tweets from disappearing mid-read. Now when you pause your timeline scrolling to look at a Tweet, it should stay put!” Twitter said in an update.

The micro-blogging platform earlier this month issued an update to the disappearing Tweet experience for web.

The company first discussed Tweets disappearing from view mid-read in September.

“We know it’s a frustrating experience, so we’re working on changing it. Over the next two months, we’ll be rolling out updates to the way we show you Tweets so they don’t disappear,” it had said.

A Tweet would move up the timeline as replies were added to the ongoing conversation.

“Since some conversations can evolve quickly, this made it so you didn’t see the same Tweet repeated in the TL. Our changes will keep your TL fresh and keep Tweets from disappearing mid-read,” Twitter said.

Shahid Kapoor wears ‘Jersey’ with pride, calls it his best film so far

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Shahid Kapoor wears ‘Jersey’ with pride, calls it his best film so far

After the blockbuster ‘Kabir Singh’, Shahid Kapoor is back with yet another entertainer, this time a cricket drama titled ‘Jersey’. The trailer of the film was recently unveiled by the makers and it bowled over the audience.

While the audience is eagerly waiting to witness the sports drama on the silver screen, Shahid revealed something about his experience of working in the film, which makes it worth the wait.

The actor said, “‘Jersey’ is a strong story with a new, original and fresh character. You could also say, I tried my best not to do this film. Credit to Gowtam for working with me and waiting for me. I’m so happy I did this movie. I can safely say this is my best film yet (sic).”

Hailing the team for its perseverance, Shahid added, “I want to thank Allu Arvind sir and Dil Raju for having the heart and being the producers that they are. I must say they are lovers of cinema in the true sense. They wanted to share the story the way we had conceived it. I am happy that the film is coming out on the big screen, the way it was supposed to. It was the most collaborative and understanding team I have worked with in a long time”, he added.

Presented by Allu Aravind, produced by Aman Gill and directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, ‘Jersey’ also stars Mrunal Thakur and is slated to release on December 31.

Vikram-starrer ‘Cobra’ with Irfan Pathan to be shot in a fortnight

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Vikram-starrer ‘Cobra’ with Irfan Pathan to be shot in a fortnight

The final shooting schedule of director Ajay Gnanamuthu’s much-awaited action entertainer ‘Cobra’, featuring actor Vikram, ex-cricketer Irfan Pathan and actress Srinidhi Shetty in the lead, will end in a maximum of two weeks.

Sources close to the unit say that the film’s final schedule began in Chennai on Tuesday.

“The final schedule is currently on and work is progressing at a brisk pace. If work proceeds at this rate, the shooting will end in a period of 10 to 12 days. Even if it gets stretched, it should be over in a fortnight’s time,” says a source.

Once the film’s final schedule is done, the unit will start making announcements, the source says.

The film has been eagerly awaited for a number of reasons.

Firstly, there is huge interest in cricketer Irfan Pathan making his acting debut in a Tamil film. Also, it has been almost two years since fans of Vikram got to enjoy a movie of their star in theatres. Vikram’s last release in theatres was ‘Kadaram Kondan’, a film which released in 2019.

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