‘Samantha was our only choice for this epic’, says ‘Shaakuntalam’ director

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‘Samantha was our only choice for this epic’, says ‘Shaakuntalam’ director

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who swayed the nation with her moves in ‘Oo Antava’, was the only choice for ‘Shaakuntalam’, the director of the film revealed.

Director Gunasekhar kept Samantha in mind while penning the script of the historical drama.

Elaborating on the same, Gunasekhar said: “When I wanted to make the eternal love story of Shakuntala and Dushyant in an interesting backdrop of a beautiful whimsical forest much like a forest princess in a Disney kind of film, I wanted someone who could be relatable to the millennial audiences, and felt Samantha would be apt for this film and approached her.”

The filmmaker also believes that Samantha fitted the role perfectly and that no one could have essayed it better than her.

“The film traces the emotional journey of a woman who falls in love and the challenges fate throws at her. She’s a character of inner strength who depicts her emotions with dignity and grace in all that she does. Her truth is her strength, all these emotions can only be portrayed by a wonderful performer like Samantha and she was our only choice to be able to create this epic”, he added.

‘Shaakuntalam’ is set to release on April 14 in cinemas.

Bomman, Bellie, Bommi & Raghu of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ pose with the Oscar

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Bomman, Bellie, Bommi & Raghu of ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ pose with the Oscar

‘The Elephant Whisperers’ director Kartiki Gonsalves posted a picture of the entire cast of the documentary including the elephants Bommi and Raghu posing with the Oscar award.

She shared the picture on Instagram and said that the cast reunited at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve after six years.

In the photo, Kartiki held the Oscar trophy as she stood in front of Raghu and Bommi, the elephants.

Kartiki captioned the post: “Our complete family together reunited right here right now in the very space where it all began (black heart emoji) six years later @theelephantwhisperers. Image : Bomman, Bellie, Raghu and Ammu (Bommi) and the Oscar ! What a beautiful journey it’s been. April 9th, 2023.”

‘The Elephant Whisperers’ brought home the 95th Oscar for Best Documentary Short Film.

The documentary revolves around the bond between Raghu, an orphaned baby elephant, and his caretakers – a mahout couple named Bomman and Bellie – who devote their lives to protecting him from poachers and raising him.

Raghav Juyal juggled 2 projects while shooting for ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’

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Raghav Juyal juggled 2 projects while shooting for ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’

Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal, who will be soon seen in ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, shared that he spent his time shuttling between two projects while he was shooting for the Salman Khan-starrer.

‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi ki Jaan’, the trailer of which will be unveiled on Monday evening, is slated for an Eid release in 2023.

Apart from working on the SKF production, Raghav was also managing his schedule for an unannounced film with Oscar Winner Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment.

Reflecting on his busy schedule, Raghav said: “I am thrilled to be part of Salman Sir’s movie, ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, which marked a great start to my 2023. In addition to this, I was also shooting for another unannounced project at the same time, which meant there was a lot of shuffling of schedules, characters, and sets.”

The actor loves to be constantly drowned in work as it gives him happiness.

He further mentioned: “However, I enjoyed every bit of it as work keeps me sane and happy. I feel lucky that I have been getting good work and opportunities to showcase my talent.”

Ayushmann Khurrana to embark on an eight-city US tour in July

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Ayushmann Khurrana to embark on an eight-city US tour in July

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana is set for his solo US tour in July where he is expected to enthrall audiences in eight American cities with his incredible musical talent.

Ayushmann will be seen touring Dallas, San Jose, Seattle, Washington DC, New Jersey, Atlanta, Orlando, and Chicago in the U.S., as well as Toronto in Canada in July and August this year.

Ayushmann, who has delivered several hit songs like ‘Paani Da Rang’, is proud to be representing Hindi music to audiences in North America.

He said: “iMusic has enabled me to connect with countless people and I constantly look forward to my live concerts because I get to experience this connection firsthand. I’m grateful that the world has come out of the debilitating pandemic and we are again doing things that are community experiences.”

“I was missing my live concerts because as an entertainer, I only look to spread joy through my films and music. I felt that was taken away from me.”

Ayushmann added: “I’m in a much happier headspace now that I can travel and sing and do these concerts and see the smiles on people’s faces! I can’t wait for my U.S. tour. I can’t wait to be in these cities. I’m always proud to represent Hindi music to audiences globally and I hope people will enjoy what we have in store for them.”

On the film front, Ayushmann will be seen in the much-awaited ‘Dream Girl 2’, which releases on July 7.

For Samantha, self-love is ‘When you can be happy in your own company’

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For Samantha, self-love is ‘When you can be happy in your own company’

Star Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is gearing up for the release of her film ‘Shaakuntalam’, has replied to how she keeps going forward despite dealing with multiple issues in her life.

Samantha treated her fans to a question and answer session on Twitter, where a user asked her: “Where do you get your strength from? How do you keep going on strong despite so many things happening.”

Samantha replied: “Because this is not how my story will end I decide #Shaakuntalam”

Another fan asked what’s self-respect and self-love in her opinion.

“When you don’t look to others to define who you are. When you can be happy in your own company,” she said.

Samantha is gearing up for the release of her mythological romantic drama ‘Shaakuntalam’ which is scheduled to release on April 14. Directed by Gunasekhar, it also stars Dev Mohan in the lead role.

Kiran Abbavaram movie:Meter Review

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Kiran Abbavaram movie:Meter Review

Meter movie is the latest movie of hero Kiran Abbavaram who was a well-known hero after He did movie the Vinaro Bhagyamu Vishnu Kathawith director Ramesh Kaduri. actress Athulyaa Ravi has heroin in this film.

With Clap Entertainment and Mythri Movie Makers banners, Chiranjeevi and Hemalatha Pedamallu produced this film.

In the Meter movie, Kiran Abbavaram acted as a policeman who is always trying himself as a dangerous man in the police department. After many attempts, he got suspended from the department. Then he came to reach Kantam Baireddy who was Home Minister and found interesting facts. After that, some researchers were here to find those facts. Music and songs which are done by Sai Kartheek were very interesting and grabs the audience.

Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja Ravanasura movie Review.

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Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja Ravanasura movie Review.

Ravnasura is mass maharaja Ravi Teja’s Movie which was released today itself. The director of this movie is Sudheer Varma, based emotional action thriller film was created.

Starting the stage of the movie, some thrilling actions were there about Sita. All the actions in the film and clips are so nice. there are stars in the film, those are  Megha Akas, Daksha, Anu Emmanuel, Nagarkar, and Faria Abdullah.

In the movie, Mass maha raja the job as a criminal lawyer with his girlfriend who names is Faria Abdullah. Megha Akash met Ravi Teja regarding a court case on the construction of places. Then in that process how they have solved the problem and how to overcome the case, the story is going ahead.  The first part of the movie is all about the comedy senses and romance between the hero and heroin and some dance performances by Ravi Teja. The second part of the film has only about the action fights and thrills.

Kareena likes a mix of mainstream and off-beats films in her filmography

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Kareena likes a mix of mainstream and off-beats films in her filmography

Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan, who recently kickstarted the shoot of her upcoming film ‘The Crew’, has shared that she likes to keep a healthy mix of mainstream and off-beat films in her filmography and that her titular role in ‘Chameli’ is a testament to that.

‘Chameli’, which was released almost 2 decades ago, was directed by Sudhir Mishra and saw Kareena playing the role of a sex worker – a brave choice for an actor in that era. The film received many accolades for its storytelling and Kareena’s performance which proved to be a milestone in her career.

Talking about making brave choices, Kareena told IANS: “I have always been a risk-taker and it’s because of my passion for acting. That’s the reason behind me doing a ‘Golmaal’ and an off-beat film like ‘Omkara’, a ‘Yuva’ or a ‘Chameli’.”

Kareena, whose streaming chat show ‘Hat Women Want’ on Mirchi Plus has been receiving a lot of audience appreciation, comes from the first film dynasty of India – the Kapoor clan but, being a star was never on her mind, she said. Instead, for her, it has always been about honing her craft as an artiste.

She further mentioned: “It was never on my mind to become a star. I come from a certain background so back then, I thought that being an exceptional actor, may happen or might not happen but to try and give my 100 percent to the part that I essay is not just my duty but also the responsibility that comes with the privilege.”

“I was 21 years old when I played Chameli at a time when nobody was doing films like that. Today, I’m 42 and people still talk about that film. It really built up a certain perception in the minds of the audience about my work. So, I have always had a good mix of commercial mainstream and off-beat cinema and I would like to keep it that way, even now you will see me in ‘The Crew’ which is more women-centric and commercial, and also working in the Indian adaptation of ‘The Devotion of Suspect X'”, she concluded.

Priyanka Chopra seeks blessings at Siddivinayak temple with daughter

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Priyanka Chopra seeks blessings at Siddivinayak temple with daughter

Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is busy with the promotions of her upcoming global spy series ‘Citadel’, visited Siddivinayak temple in Mumbai with her daughter Malti Marie Jonas.

The actress took to her Instagram to share pictures from their visit. In the pictures, the actress is seen carrying her daughter in her arms. The little one looks on intently as her mommy does pooja. The actress wrote in the caption: “MM’s first trip to India had to be completed with Shree Siddhivinayak’s blessings (sic).”

Bollywood actress and IPL cricket team owner, Preity Zinta reacted to her post by writing: “Awww Jai Ganapati Bappa”. ‘Bheed’ actress Dia Mirza also took to the comments section and reacted with red heart emojis.

After sharing the pictures from the temple visit, Priyanka also shared an unseen picture from the promotions of ‘Citadel’ and revealed that her Mumbai trip has come to an end. She wrote: “Mumbai done right! See you.”

On the work front, Priyanka Chopra will be seen essaying the role of an elite spy in the global series ‘Citadel’ which also stars ‘GoT’ star Richard Madden in the lead.

‘HanuMan’ theme track is a redefined version of ‘Hanuman Chalisa’

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‘HanuMan’ theme track is a redefined version of ‘Hanuman Chalisa’

The theme track of the upcoming multi-lingual superhero Indian film ‘Hanuman’ was released recently. It is a powerful take on ‘Hanuman Chalisa’.

The film, directed and written by Prasanth Varma, is a blend of stories from Hindu mythology mixed with the prowess of modern technology.

The song celebrates Lord Hanuman’s strength, grit, and valor. The ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ is a famous hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman and is believed to have been composed by the poet Tulsidas in the 16th century. It is widely recited by devotees to seek the blessings and protection of Lord Hanuman. The film, which stars Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, and Vinay Rai in the lead roles, sets up Indian mythology’s first cinematic universe.

Talking about the track, director Prasanth Varma said: “Having ‘Hanuman Chalisa’ in our film was an undeniable choice, but we knew that we wanted it to embody the very essence of our story. With great care and precision, our composers have woven a song that not only pays an ode to Lord Hanuman but also captures the soul of our film.”

The clips showcase the different scenes from Lord Hanuman’s stories, adding a rich visual element to the song’s spiritual message.

The director further mentioned: “The making of this hymn was an illuminating experience, allowing us to delve deeper into its profound message of peace and strength. Through relentless brainstorming, we have elevated its elements, making it a true tribute to the mighty Lord. I am humbled and forever grateful for this opportunity to offer our homage, and there couldn’t be a more auspicious day to release this song.”

The film tells the story of a young boy (Teja Sajja) who, with the blessings of Lord Hanuman, transforms into a modern-day superhero. The film has the vision and visual effects of a universal superhero adventure with a powerful yet relatable story at the heart of it.

The film has been produced by K. Niranjan Reddy and PrimeShow Entertainment while RKD Studios is presenting it in Hindi.

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