Kannada filmmakers look forward to another golden year with pan-India projects

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Kannada filmmakers look forward to another golden year with pan-India projects

Kannada film industry which got the attention and recognition of the Indian film industry in 2022, by delivering back-to-back super hits at the pan India level, is hoping to continue its golden run at the box office in 2023.

‘Rock Star’ Yash and Rishab Shetty of ‘Kantara’ fame have made it clear repeatedly that their future projects will be made in Kannada and dubbed into other languages. This has turned all eyes in the showbiz industry on Sandalwood.

Yash and Rishab, though they have given hints about their upcoming projects, have not made any official announcements yet.

Yash had released a video with Hollywood director J.J. Perry and sources have confirmed that Rishab had obtained permission from the local god in a ritual to take up ‘Kantara 2’. However, Rishab has remained tight-lipped about it.

Kannada superstar and director Upendra is all set for his pan-India experiment ‘Kabja’ in 2023. Upendra’s ‘Om’ movie was remade in Hindi as ‘Arjun Pandit’ earlier. Bollywood actress Raveen Tandon had acted in his super hit movie ‘Upendra’ earlier.

Upendra is also directing the movie ‘U I’, whose posters have already caught the attention of the audience. The Kannada film industry is hoping that Upendra will emerge as a pan-India star.

Action hero Dhruva Sarja, nephew of multilingual actor Arjun Sarja. is also putting in efforts for his upcoming project ‘Martin’. Dhruva Sarja’s glamour, dance skills, and macho personality is expected to make a mark at the national level.

KGF Producer’s venture ‘Bhageera’ with actor Srimurali will also be made as a pan-India movie. Rakshit Shetty who was successful in Hindi and other languages with his venture ‘777 Charlie’ is all set to release ‘Sapta Sagaradaache Yello’ (Somewhere over the seven seas).

Rakshit is also directing the movie ‘Richard Antony’ for ‘KGF franchise producers Hombale films. Rumors are rife about ‘Kantara’ star Rishab Shetty acting in the movie. If it materializes, it is going to be a big movie in the Indian film industry, say sources in the industry.

Hombale Films, after delivering two major hits in 2022 such as ‘KGF Chapter 2’ and ‘Kantara’, have emerged as one of the major production houses in the country. The banner is all set to release ‘Salaar’, starring Prabhas and Shruthi Hassan and directed by Prashanth Neel of the ‘KGF’ series fame.

Producer Vijay Kiragandur has announced projects with popular Malayalam actors Fahad Fazil and Aparna Balamurali (‘Dhoomam’). Pawan Kumar, who’s famous for experimentation, is directing the movie.

Pawan Kumar is known for unique storytelling and for the acclaimed films ‘Lucia’ and ‘U Turn’. ‘Dhoomam’, a thriller, will be released in Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu languages. The production house is also collaborating with directors like Sudha Kongara.

With Bollywood stars, Jahnavi Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Ayushman Khurana, Vidya Balan, and Anupam Kher expressing their wish to be part of Rishab Shetty’s next project in a discussion program, the expectation has only been raised about his upcoming project.

Kannada film industry, technicians, and artists are getting recognition at the national level and want to retain the golden run of 2022 in the upcoming year.

The successes of ‘KGF Chapter-2’, ‘Kantara’, ‘777 Charlie’, and ‘Vikrant Rona’ at the national level have given producers the confidence to invest in pan-India projects.

Bella Thorne says Disney channel almost fired her for wearing a bikini at age 14

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Bella Thorne says Disney channel almost fired her for wearing a bikini at age 14

Actress Bella Thorne was a staple on the Disney Channel for many years, but she apparently almost lost her job when she was 14.

During Tuesday’s episode of Emily Ratajkowski’s ‘High Low With EmRata’ podcast, Thorne opened up about many instances where she felt she was sexualized as a young girl, reports Variety’.

“One time I almost got fired off the Disney Channel because I was 14, and I wore a two-piece on the beach,” Thorne said.

“This stylist that I was hanging out with put this chain on me that’s, like, a body chain. I don’t know. I don’t care. There was a fan, they got a photo of me on the beach. I almost got fired. It was all over the media, it was literally viral at that time. It was, ‘How dare this little girl do this? This is so disgusting.”

Thorne, who starred opposite Zendaya on ‘Shake It Up’ from 2010 to 2013, explained that people were “putting Disney under pressure” to fire her, but ultimately they didn’t.

“They were like, ‘Hey, we’re getting a lot of heat for this. Everyone’s getting heat for this because you’re in a bikini on a beach, so she needs to make sure she goes out in boy shorts and a loose t-shirt next time she’s at the beach.”

During the episode, the actor, 25, also recounted a disturbing situation that happened four years before that.

“I had a director give me feedback once and I was 10. The casting director calls my agent and the agent calls my mom, and they’re like, ‘So she’s not moving forward because the director felt like she was flirting with him, and it made him really uncomfortable’,” Thorne said.

“What the f**k are you talking about, man?! I don’t give a f**k what the f**k I said! I don’t care if I said, ‘Eat my p***y right now!’ She is 10 years old. Why ever would you think that?”

In just 14 days, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ crosses $1 billion in ticket sales

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In just 14 days, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ crosses $1 billion in ticket sales

James Cameron’s epic movie, ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, has sailed past $1 billion in global ticket sales in just 14 days, becoming the fastest movie to cross the coveted box office milestone this year, reports Variety’.

Only three films released in 2022 managed to surpass the billion-dollar mark. Apart from ‘The Way of Water’, the other two are Tom Cruise-starrer ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (which took 31 days to clear the benchmark) and the Chris Pratt-led ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ (which took more than four months to join the club).

By comparison, according to ‘Variety’, nine movies released in 2019 surpassed $1 billion worldwide. ‘The Way of Water’ is the fastest to hit the mark since 2021’s ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, which took 12 days. Only six movies in history have cleared $1 billion in their first two weeks of release.

James Cameron’s long-delayed sequel to the 2009 ‘Avatar’ — which remains the top grosser of all time with box office pickings totaling $2.97 billion worldwide — has so far generated $317.1 million in North America and $712.7 million overseas, bringing its global tally to $1.025 billion.

It has surpassed ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ as the second highest-grossing movie of the year, and it’s the third highest of the pandemic era, adds ‘Variety’.

‘The Way of Water’ is expected to struggle to near the heights scaled by the original ‘Avatar’ because the global box office hasn’t fully rebounded from the pandemic, according to ‘Variety’. Moreover, China, a major theatrical market, is experiencing a resurgence of the coronavirus, and Russia, another big territory, won’t have access to the film as a result of Western sanctions.

‘Murder’: Kangana Ranaut’s verdict on Tunisha Sharma’s death

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‘Murder’: Kangana Ranaut’s verdict on Tunisha Sharma’s death

Reminiscent of her campaign to prove that Sushant Singh Rajput’s death was a murder, actress Kangana Ranaut has reacted to Tunisha Sharma’s suicide and called it a murder.

She also requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make strong laws to protect women against ‘polygamy’ and ‘acid attacks’.

Commenting on the death of Tunisha, a television actress who allegedly died by suicide on the sets in Palghar on Saturday, Kangana wrote in a long post: “A woman can cope with everything, loss of love, marriage, relationship or even a loved one but she can never deal with the fact that her love story never had love, for the other person, her love and vulnerability was just an easy target for exploitation, her reality was not the same as the other person who was in it only to use and abuse her physically and emotionally.

“When it is revealed to her, her reality starts to warp and distort itself, shift shape to fit in the facts that are revealed to her in a shocking manner. Every incidence, each experience she associates with beauty and love starts to replay in her mind, slowly blending dream, reality, and imagination, all in order to fit in the brutality of a betrayal.

“She can’t trust her own perception and in such a state one feels no difference in being alive or dead, after all, life is just our perception, and if she decides to end her life… Please know she didn’t do it alone… it’s a murder.

“Indulging in polygamy with multiple women without their consent or knowledge should be a criminal offense. S*xually exploiting women without taking any responsibility for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being while breaking up with them suddenly without any valid reason should also be a criminal offense.”

In another Instagram story, she wrote: “We need to take care of our daughters. It is the responsibility of the government to protect and enrich the feminine. A land where women are not safe is destined to be doomed. I request Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji…

“Like Krishna rose for Draupadi like Rama took a stand for Sita, we expect you to make strong laws against polygamy without content, acid attacks against women, and of course chopping them into many pieces… they should amount to an immediate death sentence without trial.”

Prabhas to open up about Kriti, his ‘Adi Purush’ Sita, on ‘Unstoppable 2 with NBK’

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Prabhas to open up about Kriti, his ‘Adi Purush’ Sita, on ‘Unstoppable 2 with NBK’

It has been five years since ‘Baahubali 2’ hit the screens and took India by storm but pan-India star Prabhas continues to hold audiences in thrall with his charm and humility.

Fans are in for a new year treat as the ‘Baahubali’ star features in the no-holds-barred chat show, ‘Unstoppable 2 with NBK’ hosted by the inimitable Nandamuri Balakrishna (NBK).

Prabhas recently made an appearance on the popular chat show streaming on the aha OTT platform. According to sources in the show team, the episode is set to serve a feast of countless memories of Prabhas and his pal, actor Gopichand, as told to NBK.

Giving a glimpse of the fun talk in the ‘Baahubali – The Beginning’ episode of ‘Unstoppable 2 with NBK’, the star anchor asks Prabhas about his relationship with Sita, or his leading lady Kriti Sanon, in ‘Adi Purush’. In his reply, Prabhas reveals a lot of things that were unheard of and unseen by people so far.

With so much juicy conversation flowing on the show, the OTT platform aha has decided to release the 100-minute Baahubali episode in two parts — The Beginning and Conclusion, streaming on December 30 and January 6, respectively.

‘Shark’ Namita Thapar tells Big B she named her sons after Jai and Veeru

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‘Shark’ Namita Thapar tells Big B she named her sons after Jai and Veeru

Namita Thapar, executive director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, who will be seen as a shark on the second season of ‘Shark Tank India’, took over the hot seat on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 14’.

In a conversation with the host and megastar Amitabh Bachchan, she said not only is she a big fan of his, but she’s married to one as well.

Thapar said: “I deserve to sit on the hotseat first because, I am such a big fan of yours that I got married to a man who is your fan as well, and I even named my sons Jay and Veeru.” She was referring to the names of the characters Jai and Veeru, played by Bachchan and Dharmendra respectively, in the blockbuster movie ‘Sholay’.

The ‘Shark’ then recited a poem she prepared for the host.

For the ‘Finale Week’, a bunch of ‘Sharks’ from the upcoming season of ‘Shark Tank India’ will appear on ‘KBC14’. They include Anupam Mittal (Founder and CEO of Shaadi.com – People Group), Aman Gupta (Co-Founder and CMO of boAt), Namita Thapar (Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Vineeta Singh (Co-Founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics), and Peyush Bansal (Founder & CEO of Lenskart.com), along with the newest addition, Amit Jain CEO and Co-Founder, CarDekho Group.

‘KBC14’ airs on Sony Entertainment Television.

Sam Asghari posts Xmas pic with wife Britney, springing new conspiracy theory

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Sam Asghari posts Xmas pic with wife Britney, springing new conspiracy theory

Sam Asghari has posted the picture with his wife Britney Spears in a rare picture posted in his Instagram. This picture has led to conspiracy theories by the fans of his pop icon wife, reports Mirror.co.uk’.

Fans are speculating that it’s not them in the picture. Chart-topping songstress Britney, 41, is known for her questionable social media activity, but model husband Sam, 28, maintains a lower profile.

As per Mirror.co.uk, despite boasting of more than 3 million followers, Sam rarely shares updates with his followers – but seemingly made an exception for the Christmas holidays.

“Merry Britmas to you all from Samta & Britney,” he posted yesterday, alongside a sweet snap of the pair on top of a hill with a scenic view.

His update began: “A little hike and a little meditation on Christmas Day goes a long way my wife is really becoming a meditation guru and I love it.”

Fans had only recently claimed that Britney was no longer in control of her Instagram page after she switched off the facility to comment on her posts.

Mirror.co.uk further states that in a new conspiracy theory, fans claim that it’s not actually Sam or Britney in his latest picture, saying they look “nothing alike”.

Most were quick to snap back at the conspiracy theories, as fans urged others not to criticize the couple.

Tunisha leaves behind property worth Rs 15 crore for her mother

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Tunisha leaves behind property worth Rs 15 crore for her mother

Late TV actress Tunisha Sharma, who took her own life on December 24, was working since the age of 13 and she leaves behind the legacy of her hard work in the form of property worth Rs 15 crore, including an apartment in Bhayandar (East), which will all now go to her mother.

Tunisha, who was consigned to the flames on Tuesday, had a very busy calendar till the end and worked in several TV shows, movies, and music videos, which helped her become independently wealthy.

Her funeral in Mumbai was attended by a number of television celebrities and the mother and sister of her ex-boyfriend and ‘Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul’ co-star, Sheezan Khan, who stands accused of abetment of suicide on the basis of a police complaint filed by Tunisha’s mother.

Sheezan and Tunisha broke up 15 days before she committed suicide, reportedly heartbroken because of the breakup. According to media reports, Sheezan had promised Tunisha that he would marry her, but he changed his mind on the advice of his sisters.

Sheezan’s sister breaks into tears at Tunisha’s funeral

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Sheezan’s sister breaks into tears at Tunisha’s funeral

Tunisha Sharma’s last rites and cremation on Tuesday were attended by her friends and industry colleagues, but the highlight of the late afternoon was her ex-boyfriend and ‘Ali Baba Dastaa-e-Kabul’ co-star Sheezan Khan’s sister, Falak Naaz, breaking down inconsolably when the body of the late actress was consigned to flames.

Sheezan, based on a police complaint filed by Tunisha’s mother, has been charged with abetment of suicide under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He’s in police custody.

Others seen at the funeral included actors Vishal Jethwa, who came to the funeral from Tunisha’s home with her mother, Shivin Narang and Ashnoor Kaur. Her mother looked devastated at the cremation ground, where Sheezan’s family also showed up.

Tunisha was cremated at 4:30 p.m.

Actors Sidharth Nigam, Avneet Kaur, Abhishek Nigam, Deepika Singh, and Reem Shaikh also came to say their last goodbyes to the late actress, who took her own life on December 24. Ace filmmakers Abbas-Mustan also paid their respects to the late actress.

Tunisha, who was last seen on ‘Ali Baba: Dastaan-e-Kabul, was found hanging from a rope on the sets of the serial in Vasai, Mumbai, on December 24.

John Abraham’s character name is Jim in ‘Pathaan’

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John Abraham’s character name is Jim in ‘Pathaan’

Bollywood actor John Abraham is playing the arch-enemy of Shah Rukh Khan’s titular character in the upcoming spy-action theatrical film ‘Pathaan’. The name of John’s character has now been revealed and he’s called Jim in the film.

The makers are constantly dropping small bits of information from the film to the fans and audiences. They recently released the jukebox of ‘Pathaan’ and it interestingly has a Pathaan theme track and a Jim theme track which led to fans figuring out that John, who plays Pathaan’s arch-enemy, is going to be called Jim!

‘Pathaan’, which belongs to Aditya Chopra’s ambitious spy universe, has the country’s biggest superstars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham.

Director Siddharth Anand had earlier revealed that he will present John in a super slick avatar in ‘Pathaan’. He said, “I have always believed in the fact that the villain’s projection should be as big, if not bigger than that of the hero’s. Only when the villain is massive, can the tussle between them be spectacular. And we have an extraordinary battle when SRK takes on John.”

The film, produced by YRF, is set to release on January 25, 2023 in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

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