‘Kantara’ hits the KGF2 at the Box Office to reach the second highest Kannada movie.

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‘Kantara’ hits the KGF2 at the Box Office to reach the second highest Kannada movie.

‘Kantara’ has become the second-highest collection at the box office with a worldwide reach of Rs 188 crore after the ‘KGF’ movie which is acted with hero Yash in a Kannada film.

Actor Rishab Shetty’s latest film ‘Kantara’ has been released recently, it reached the highest collections after the release of the movie in India, other countries, and worldwide. In India, at the box office Rs 170 crore was collected and Rs 18 crore was reached out of the country.

Because of the occasion of the Diwali weekend, ‘Kantara’ has reached the best collections at the box office, in India almost 170 crores crossed and it will beat the Rs 200 crore line before the end of the 4-5 weeks, according to the analysis of movie makers.

‘Kantara’ got Rs 111 crore estimate still in Karnataka with Rs 14 crore the fourth weekend, it double of the fourth week of ‘KGF2’.

Extortion case: Jacqueline deleted evidence from phone, says ED

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Extortion case: Jacqueline deleted evidence from phone, says ED

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has claimed that Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez had deleted evidence from her cell phone, and also tried to leave the country.

The ED made this submission while opposing the actor’s bail plea in connection with a money laundering case pertaining to Rs 200 crore extortion matter involving multimillionaire conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, an official said on Saturday.

The IANS is in possession of ED documents that confirm that she had deleted data from her cell phone.

“She admitted deleting crucial evidence on her phone and further had told others to delete the evidence which amounts to tampering of evidence. She also tried to flee abroad,” the ED has claimed.

The ED said that during the investigation it emerged that Jacqueline enjoyed the proceeds of crime which the main accused (Sukesh Chandrashekhar and Leena Maria Paul) obtained by the route of extortion from Aditi (wife of Shivinder Singh).

Jacqueline had knowledge of the criminal antecedents of the main accused — Sukash and Leena.

“She not only used and enjoyed the proceeds of crime herself but also shared that with her family members staying abroad while knowing very well that the money and gifts showered by Chandrasekar were nothing but proceeds of crime not earned by him through any genuine source. An amount of Rs 7,12,24,767 had been identified till now as proceed of crime and the same was attached,” the ED said.

The ED said that Jacqueline never cooperated with the investigation team, and only when confronted with evidence and statements, she had made the disclosure.

Initially, Jacqueline denied that Chandrashekhar had purchased two cars for her parents but on December 12, 2021, she admitted it. She also stated that her sister had received $1,72,913 in her account.

Fernandez was granted interim bail. She has not been given regular bail. The court has extended her interim bail till the next date of hearing.

Paralympian Niranjan Mukundan on Suriya: What a gentleman!

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Paralympian Niranjan Mukundan on Suriya: What a gentleman!

Paralympian swimmer Niranjan Mukundan, who was formerly the Junior World Champion, has called actor Suriya a gentleman and said that the Tamil star was the “most amazing and genuine person” he’s ever met.

Taking to Twitter to share his thoughts about his meeting with Suriya recently in Bangalore, Niranjan wrote: “Most amazing and genuine person I’ve ever met. What a gentleman. See you super soon probably in Chennai itself.”

The swimmer from Karnataka also posted a video clip and a picture of himself with the actor and wrote: “Now that’s a day to remember when Suriya anna said, ‘You inspire me with the work you do for the country and I am gonna follow you and cheer you to Paris 2024’. Thanks, anna for spending so much time with me and my family.”

Interestingly, when Suriya won the National Award for Best Actor earlier this year for his performance in ‘Soorarai Pottru’, Niranjan congratulated the actor and expressed the desire to meet him soon.

He had then tweeted: “Congratulations Suriya Anna for the National Award for best actor. What a fabulous movie. I hope to meet you sometime soon.”

Women’s panel serves notice to Pawan Kalyan on remarks about 3 marriages

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Women’s panel serves notice to Pawan Kalyan on remarks about 3 marriages

Andhra Pradesh State Women’s Commission on Saturday issued a notice to actor-politician Pawan Kalyan for remarks reportedly made by him about his three marriages.

The Commission has taken a serious view of the Jana Sena Party (JSP) leader’s alleged remarks and asked him to withdraw the same and apologize to women.

Commission chairperson Vasireddy Padma said that by making the remarks Pawan Kalyan has given a message that a man can divorce his wife by giving her alimony. She said he should apologize to the womenfolk for making those insulting comments.

The chairperson stated in the notice that Pawan Kalyan’s remarks caused uproar in society and shocked women.

The Commission said it waited for him to realize his mistake and apologize, but he had no regret in making those remarks.

It observed in the notice that three marriages of a man are an issue that can’t be justified. “How can you say that I married three women by paying crores of rupees as alimony and challenging others to do it if they can?”

“If men go on divorcing their wives by paying alimony in crores, lakhs, and thousands as per their capacity, which woman will be secured?” Vasireddy Padma asked.

She questioned Pawan Kalyan as to whether he did not realize the impact his words as a cinema hero and president of a party will have on his fans and followers.

She also took strong exception to the actor allegedly using the word ‘stepney’ while referring to women in his speech.

Vasireddy Padma stated that the Commission received several complaints from women. She voiced concern that his statement can pose a grave danger to the security of women.

Addressing a press conference in Vijayawada on October 18, Pawan Kalyan lashed out at ruling YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leaders for their attacks on him over his three marriages.

The JSP leader clarified that he married the second wife after giving divorce to the first and the third wife after giving a divorce to the second.

Pawan said he gave alimony to the first and second wives as per law.

He said he paid Rs 5 crore to the first wife and gave property to the second wife.

Akshay joins ‘Ram Setu’ stunt team to design chase & action scenes

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Akshay joins ‘Ram Setu’ stunt team to design chase & action scenes

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar will be seen in the Abhishek Sharma-directed, ‘Ram Setu’, which is touted to be one of its kind action-adventure film. The actor teamed up with the action masters, Anl Arasu and Parvez Shaikh to design and choreograph the action blocks of the film.

The film features the actor as an archaeologist, who is on a mission to protect Ram Setu from evil forces. Through the journey, he encounters various challenges.

According to a source close to the film: “He would be on the set and improvise the stunts for a better impact. There’s a prolonged action sequence set in Afghanistan, which has been partly choreographed by Akshay himself. Another scene that he improvised throughout the shoot was the motorboat chase sequence. With his experience, he would always sit down with Anl Arasu and Parvez Shaikh to elevate the scenes further.

“There have been instances when he performed the stunts before the shoot as a part of test and safety check.”

Producer, Vikram Malhotra, who has worked with Akshay in multiple films before insists that the Afghanistan and Boat action scenes are two of the major highlights of his Diwali 2022 release. Abhishek Sharma is grateful to be working with such a team.

He said: “For me, it was the best of both worlds where on one hand, I had two of the best action directors – Anl Arasu and Parvez Shaikh and on the other hand, I had a man synonymous with action in our country.

He added: “The task we had at hand was to create a new type of action, an action which is not your conventional fight sequences but actually using the environment, the world that is available to you to create magic. Akshay sir understood these nuances and helped elevate this with his understanding and experience of action.”

‘Today, I finish one year as a wildlifer,’ says Sadaa

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‘Today, I finish one year as a wildlifer,’ says Sadaa

Actress Sadaa, who has taken to wildlife photography in a big way, on Saturday announced that she has completed one year in wildlife.

Taking to Instagram to make the announcement, the actress, who has acted in several blockbusters including director Shankar’s ‘Anniyan’, wrote: “Today, I finish one year as a wildlife and it’s the kind of anniversary I’d wish to celebrate for the rest of my life!”

“Last year, on this day, I embarked on a journey, I never thought would turn out to be my forever love. Had I not been shooting for a movie in Panna, I doubt if I’d be here today writing this post.”

“I strongly believe it was meant to happen. I was meant to experience this beautiful unexplored world out there that’d enrich me beyond anything else!”

“What started as a casual safari in the woods of Panna, soon turned into an undying passion for jungles and wildlife.”

“Fifteen odd trips to nine National Parks/Reserves & 52 big cats, all in one year! From depending on others to capture moments in the wild for me to have my own gear now; from learning the basics of photography to now learning the art of processing images, I have come a long long way and I’m way more than happy with this incredible journey!”

“How I wish I was in one of the forests of India celebrating this day but I’m gonna make up for it by exploring some new places in the next two months. Can’t wait to be back where my soul finds peace, in the wild…”

Kantara to become first Kannada movie to be screened in Ho Chi Minh City

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Kantara to become first Kannada movie to be screened in Ho Chi Minh City

The sleeper-hit Kannada movie ‘Kantara’, which has created an unprecedented buzz at the box office, will set a new record on November 1, when it becomes the first Kannada film to be ever screened in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

This has been made possible because of the community’s initiative to celebrate the state’s formation day on November 1 in the Vietnamese capital. It was on this day in 1956 that the state of Mysore was created. It was renamed Karnataka in 1973.

The screening will take place at the prestigious Institut d’Echanges Culturels avec la France in Ho Chi Minh City. The Kannadiga diaspora also congratulated the entire team of ‘Kantara’ for making a movie that captures the true essence of the traditions and beliefs of the state.

Dignitaries from the Indian Business Chamber in Vietnam (INCHAM) will also be invited for the screening and so will the consulate officials. The idea behind the screening is to promote the language and culture of Karnataka.

‘RRR’ star Ram Charan hits it off with school kids in Japan

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‘RRR’ star Ram Charan hits it off with school kids in Japan

Mega Power Star Ram Charan is having the most memorable time in Japan while promoting his blockbuster film ‘RRR’. Ahead of the movie’s theatrical release in Japan, Ram Charan has been busy meeting his fans and admirers over there.

The Indian diaspora and Japanese fans have been showering him with love. While promoting the film, he along with his wife Upasna visited India International School in Tokyo, where he was warmly welcomed by the students.

The enthusiastic fans spent quality time with him and also gave him soft toys that resembled his pet, Rhyme as a loving gesture.

The movie is releasing on Friday in Japan and it’s going to be a bonanza for Ram Charan’s Japanese and Indian fans there.

The movie team including co-star NTR and director Rajamouli are also in Japan to promote the film which has stood out as the biggest movie success in India in recent times.

Kannada star Dhruva Sarja’s pan Indian film titled ‘KD – The Devil’

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Kannada star Dhruva Sarja’s pan Indian film titled ‘KD – The Devil’

Director Prem’s upcoming pan-Indian film, featuring Kannada star Dhruva Sarja in the lead, has been titled ‘KD – The Devil’, its makers have announced.

KVN Productions, which is producing the film and which has been at the forefront of the Kannada film industry, delivering back-to-back hit projects, unveiled the title teaser of the film in a grand way at Orion Mall in Bangalore on Thursday.

The event was attended by a host of celebrities including Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, Sandalwood actor Dhruva Sarja, director Prem, Producer Suprith, Kannada film actress Rakshitha, and music director Arjun Janya.

The title teaser offers a glimpse into the vintage world that is shown in ‘KD – The Devil’. The teaser showcases the first look of the notorious ‘Kaali’, played by Dhruva Sarja. The title teaser features a violent setup with adrenaline-pumping action.

The title teaser of the film has voiceovers by superstars from the Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam film industries.

While director Prem has lent his voice to the Kannada version, Sanjay Dutt, Vijay Sethupathi and Mohanlal have lent their voices to the Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam versions respectively.

Speaking at the event, Director Prem said: “Wherever good exists, bad exists too. For example, when Rama existed, Ravana existed too. The film is on similar lines. The film is not only a bloody gory story but it has a romantic and moral line to it.”

Hero Dhruva Sarja said: “Sanjay Dutt is a legendary actor. The KD teaser might be visually strong but it caters to the family audience. I’m confident about KD and the verdict will be delivered by the audience.”

Sanjay Dutt said: “I’m really looking forward to the film and I wish the team and KVN Productions all the best. I feel I’m going to work more in South Indian films!”

Actress Rakshitha, who is also director Prem’s wife, said: “The event wouldn’t be complete without Sanjay Dutt sir. The support of Mr. Anil Thadani is immense. This film will be a new beginning for Dhruva Sarja.”

Suprith, Head – Of business and Operations, KVN Productions, said: “The film is high on content. Prem sir has been thinking in a very big manner for this project. We couldn’t have asked for a more dedicated actor than Dhruva Sarja.”

While KVN Productions will be the presenters of the Kannada version, the Hindi version will be presented by AA Films headed by Anil Thadani. The Telugu version will be presented by Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram, headed by Sai Korrapati and the Tamil version will be presented by Red Giant Movies, headed by Udhayanidhi Stalin. The Malayalam version will be presented by Aashirvad Cinemas, headed by Antony Perumbavoor.

Chahar’s wife takes a dig at Urvashi Rautela with caption of her new pic

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Chahar’s wife takes a dig at Urvashi Rautela with caption of her new pic

After Urvashi Rautela posted about his travels to Australia, dancer and social media influencer Dhanashree Verma shared photos of herself from inside a plane as she left for Australia to join her cricketer-husband Yuzvendra Chahal at the T20 World Cup.

Dhanashree shared a post as she left for Australia to join him for the T20 World Cup.

Her Instagram captions seem she took an indirect dig at actor Urvashi Rautela, who had been sharing cryptic posts with similar captions from Australia.

Dhanashree wrote on Instagram: “My (heart) led me to Australia, literally. (tongue-out emoji) Got to be there for my man.”

She is seen with a knee cap as she has been recovering from knee surgery.

Her husband Yuzvendra dropped two heart emojis.

Urvashi has been making headlines over her posts from Australia, which a section of social media users thinks is for Rishabh Pant.

She had earlier shared a flight selfie on Instagram and wrote: “Followed my (black heart emoji), and it led me to Australia (movie camera emoji).”

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