#SexiestPosterEver: Vijay Deverakonda’s bare look in ‘Liger’ poster trends on Twitter

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#SexiestPosterEver: Vijay Deverakonda’s bare look in ‘Liger’ poster trends on Twitter

If the response to his ‘Liger’ poster is any indication, actor Vijay Devarakonda is well on his way to becoming the next South sensation across India. Saturday saw Vijay Deverakonda take to his social media handle to drop the poster of his pan-India film, ‘Liger’.

The young actor made jaws drop when he unveiled his bold poster, semi-nude with just a bouquet of roses for his highly anticipated next, ‘Liger’. The poster reads, “Saala Crossbreed”.

Vijay stars in the much-anticipated ‘Liger’, directed by Puri Jagannath.

Vijay is a popular star with several Telugu hits to his credit. His movies include ‘Arjun Reddy’ and ‘Geetha Govindam’.

The young actor is the latest star from the South to foray into pan-India movie space after Prabhas, Ram Charan, Jr NTR and Yash.

The actor took over social media within minutes of the launch of the poster. It started trending on Twitter instantly.

Netizens lost no time in heaping praise on Vijay’s sculpted physique. They took to their social media handles to share their admiration.

‘Liger’ hits the big screens on August 25.

Kiara Advani talks about the joys of being helmed by S. Shankar

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Kiara Advani talks about the joys of being helmed by S. Shankar

Kiara Advani, who is enjoying the success of her recently released films ‘Jug Jugg Jeeyo’ and ‘Bhool Bhoolaiyaa 2’, said her first-ever pan-India project, ‘RC15′, starring Telugu actor Ram Charan and directed by S. Shankar, has been quite a unique experience for her.

From the look to the world of the story, it was a very different journey for her, and that was the most exciting part.

Kiara told IANS: “Even though I am not allowed to reveal much about the story and my character just now yet, I can say, it is a different world altogether. We know the genius Shankar sir is, he can turn any story and character larger than life. He is like a magician and working with him is a huge learning lesson for me.”

“I am like a sponge on the set, constantly observing everything happening around us. We have been shooting since November last year and I will go for our next schedule soon. It is my first pan-India film, super excited I am!” she said.

Shankar, multiple award-winning Tamil directors, is best known for his films Gentleman’, ‘Jeans’, ‘Indian’, and ‘2.0’.

From her previous big films, ‘Kabir Singh’ and ‘Shershah’, for instance, to ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, each one of the characters she has played has a distinct look. Creating a look for the character is very important for her, Kiara pointed out.

“I think the look of the character is the first visual reference we get of the overall imagination coming from the writer, and director. So look is like a mask for me that I wear and it transports me to that world,” Kiara said, and then she cited examples of how it works for her.

“One of the very different looks I had was that of Nanki from the Netflix original, ‘Guilty’. She was so alien to me as a character but her look helped me to play her. Nanki had tattoos over her body, her hairstyle, her clothes, and her whole appearance were so wild! It was because of the look and feel of the character, I got the body language right!” she stated.

She went on adding, “On the other hand, those two characters of Dimple Cheema in ‘Shershaah’ and Preeti in ‘Kabir Singh’ were the opposite of who Nanki was!

For Preeti’s character, I had a no-makeup look because Sandeep sir (Sandeep Vanga, the director) told me that she is exactly the opposite of what Kabir is and it was a love story between opposites. For Dimple Chimma in ‘Shershaah’, it was one of the simple yet much-loved looks I have ever sported. It was just a simple small bindi, kajal, and long hair. She was simple and yet a strong and dignified woman.”

Kiara also finished shooting for ‘Govinda Naam Mera’ which features Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Pednekar, a Dharma Production film that is expected to release by the end of this year.

 

Anya’s Tutorial: Cyber horror tale of two sisters and demons of their past 

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Anya’s Tutorial: Cyber horror tale of two sisters and demons of their past 

Duration: 30 minutes per episode (seven episodes in all). Director: Pallavi Gangireddy.

Lead Cast: Nivedhithaa Satish and Regina Cassandra.

The paranormal overtakes cyberspace in this tale of two sisters battling the demons from their troubled childhood with an evil spirit in the wings. ‘Anya’s Tutorial’ released in Telugu and Tamil on the OTT platform Aha, is the story of Lavanya aka Anya who sets out to become a social media influencer.

Living all alone in a flat, Anya is also the lone inhabitant of the entire apartment building. She starts streaming makeup tips online only to find that an apparition behind her is stealing the show. Set in covid lockdown times, Anya’s tutorial soon becomes the talk of the town. Even as Anya tries to cope with the situation, she is caught up in a simmering relationship with her elder sister Madhu.

It’s a good thing that the makers decided to stream seven episodes initially. Although initially snail-paced, the twists and turns in the tale make the story interesting as it progresses through the episodes. It’s evident that more episodes are in the offing.

Produced by Arka Media, the team behind Bahubali, Anya’s Tutorial brims with good production values, right from cinematography to special effects and the music.

The story and screenplay by Soumya Sharma, however, seem too cluttered and keeps zig-zagging between the past and present, cyberspace, the supernatural, and the outside world. It gives the impression that the idea was to stuff as many angles or topics into the storyline.

Although a bit shaky in the initial episodes, the director Pallavi Gangireddy soon has the show moving. But the fact remains that too many changes in the scene will require the full attention of the viewer to stay on track.

Casting for the movie is a plus point. Nivedhithaa Satish as Anya lives her role and makes it look effortless, even in contrived situations. Regina Cassandra as Madhu has done a good job while other characters come in and go making it difficult to really keep track.

All in all, with its slick production values and horror factor, Anya’s Tutorial despite its sedate pace should appeal to horror buffs.

Anya's Tutorial: Cyber horror tale of two sisters and demons of their past 

Shoot of Santhanam’s film with Prashanth Raj wrapped up

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Shoot of Santhanam’s film with Prashanth Raj wrapped up

The shooting of director Prashant Raj’s upcoming comedy entertainer, featuring actor Santhanam in the lead, has been wrapped up, its makers have announced.

Fortune Films, the firm producing the yet-to-be-titled film, took to Twitter to make the announcement.

It said: “It’s a wrap of our ‘Santa15’! Get ready to witness one awesome fun entertainer. More updates soon.”

Santhanam too confirmed that the shooting of the film had been wrapped up. He tweeted, “My next ‘Santa15’ shooting wrapped up. It was a super fun journey with director Prashant Raj. Get ready to witness one awesome fun entertainer. More updates coming soon.”

Director Prashant Raj responded to Santhanam’s tweet, saying, “Thanks for one of the most memorable working experiences brother.”

The film features actresses Tanya Hope and Ragini Dwivedi as the female leads and has music by Arjun Janya.

‘Sita Ramam’ made my Kashmir dream come true: Dulquer Salmaan

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‘Sita Ramam’ made my Kashmir dream come true: Dulquer Salmaan

Actor Dulquer Salmaan, who paid a visit to Kashmir for the first-ever time to shoot for director Hanu Raghavapudi’s upcoming film, ‘Sita Ramam’, says Kashmir is nothing less than a paradise on earth.

The ‘Sita Ramam’ crew spent more than 30 days in Kashmir and finished their filming on time. The scenery was stunning, and the entire cast and crew of the movie had an enjoyable experience.

Talking about his first-ever trip to Kashmir to shoot for ‘Sita Ramam’, Dulquer says: “This is my first time to Kashmir. Surprisingly, I had never got a chance to visit Kashmir before ‘Sita Ramam’, and this is my first personal and professional visit. It’s long been a big dream of mine to experience the valley. It was every bit as wonderful as people say it is and I can’t describe how breathtakingly beautiful Kashmir is.

“We got to shoot in Sonmarg and Srinagar and both were equally amazing. Sonmarg has mountains and snow and ski slopes and glaciers. Srinagar was like stepping back in time because of how historic it is. Most of the structures are still preserved as they were. The romantic Dal Lake and Shikharas were like poetry. I’m glad I got to experience all of it.”

The actor says the people around them were extremely kind, welcoming, and accommodating. “From those who looked after us at the hotels and shooting spots to even the local police, who made sure we were okay and told us to come back for more shoots and to encourage more films to be shot in Kashmir.

“Kashmir is so unique, it’s like stepping into a photograph or a painting or a film. It’s hard to take in the depth and beauty of Kashmir with your eyes and believe you are witnessing it in person. It’s that awe-inspiring.

“In a heartbeat. I would love to visit Gulmarg and Pahalgam. I want to someday do a skimobile safari as some friends I know have done. It would be a dream to spot a snow leopard in the wild,” he says.

‘Sita Ramam’, a beautiful love story set against the backdrop of a war in 1965, has Dulquer Salmaan playing the character of Lieutenant Ram, an orphan, serving the nation in the snow-clad mesmerizing terrains and gleaming lakes of Kashmir.

Pairing with Dulquer is Mrunal Thakur as Sita Mahalakshmi, the lead lady of the film, along with Rashmika Mandanna in an impressive role.

The film is presented by the 50-year-old Vyjayanthi Movies and produced by Ashwini Dutt for Swapna Cinema.

 

‘Dune: Part Two’ release pushed, to clash with ‘Hunger Games’ prequel

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‘Dune: Part Two’ release pushed, to clash with ‘Hunger Games’ prequel

The release of the sci-fi epic ‘Dune: Part Two’ has been pushed. The film will now open in theatres on November 17, 2023, instead of October 20, 2023, reports ‘Variety’.

The sequel will now open in theatres alongside ‘Hunger Games’ prequel, ‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ and ‘Trolls 3’. Warner Bros., co-producers of the ‘Dune’ franchise, also announced that an untitled ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ is set to release on March 15, 2024.

According to ‘Variety’, Timothee Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Josh Brolin, and Javier Bardem are returning for ‘Dune: Part Two,’ with Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Christopher Walken set to join the cast.

Director Denis Villeneuve is expected to start filming the ‘Dune’ sequel, which follows the second half of Frank Herbert’s seminal novel, later this year.

‘Variety’ further states that ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ filmmaker Adam Wingard is back to direct the next monster mash-up between Godzilla and King Kong after steering the latest other-worldly blockbuster to COVID-era glory.

There are no details available for Godzilla and King Kong’s upcoming brouhaha. It will mark the fifth installment in Warner Bros. and Legendary’s monster universe following 2014’s ‘Godzilla’, 2017’s ‘Kong: Skull Island’, 2019’s ‘Godzilla: King of the Monsters’ and 2021’s ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’.

‘Fun-filled’ trailer out for Yogi Babu-starrer ‘Panni Kutty’

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‘Fun-filled’ trailer out for Yogi Babu-starrer ‘Panni Kutty’

Actor Arya on Friday released the trailer of director Anucharan’s much-awaited entertainer ‘Panni Kutty’, featuring comedians Yogi Babu and Karunakaran in the lead.

Lyca Productions, which is producing the film, shared the link to the trailer on its Twitter handle. “Here’s presenting the fun-filled trailer of ‘Panni Kutty’. Get ready for a rooted fun ride at the cinemas from July 8th onwards,” it said.

The trailer of the film, which has been cleared for release by the Censor Board of Film Certification with a clean ‘U’ certificate, gives away the fact that the story of the film is about a piglet owned by Yogi Babu.

Panni Kutty, which means piglet, has a series of comedians playing pivotal roles including well-known Tamil orator and comedian Dindugal Leoni, who will be making a comeback to Tamil cinema after almost 20 years.

Leoni plays a character called Kodangi in the film, the theatrical rights of which for the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka have already been acquired by Dr. Prabhu Thilak’s 11:11 productions.

Shot by cinematographer Sathish Murugan, Panni Kutty has music by K and been edited by director Anucharan himself.

 

‘Alluri’ first-look poster shows Sree Vishnu as a dynamic cop

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Simbu action thriller ‘Pathu Thala’ to be released on December 14

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Simbu action thriller ‘Pathu Thala’ to be released on December 14

Director Obeli Krishna’s eagerly awaited action thriller ‘Pathu Thala’, featuring actors Silambarasan, Gautham Karthik, and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead, will hit screens on December 14 this year.

The makers of the film took to social media to make the announcement. Studio Green, the production house producing the film, tweeted: “The power-packed Silambarasan T R and Gautham Karthik-starrer ‘Pathu Thala’ releasing worldwide in theatres on December 14th, 2022.”

The film will also feature Kalaiyarasan and Teejay of ‘Asuran’ fame among others.

The film has triggered huge expectations as Simbu plays a don called AGR in the film. The story revolves around Simbu, who is a feared don and who has managed to establish a network that is an impregnable fortress.

The cinematography for the film is by Farook J Basha and the music is by A. R. Rahman. The film is edited by National Award-winning editor Praveen K. L.

 

Bill Gates begins to follow Mahesh Babu on social media

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Bill Gates begins to follow Mahesh Babu on social media

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has started following Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu on his official Instagram and Twitter accounts.

The development comes days after Mahesh Babu, along with his wife Namrata Shirodkar, met the well-known businessman in New York.

Mahesh Babu and Namrata had on their social media handles, posted pictures after meeting the billionaire. “Had the pleasure of meeting Mr. @BillGates! One of the greatest visionaries this world has seen and yet the most humble! Truly an inspiration” Mahesh wrote.

In response, Bill Gates quoted Mahesh Babu’s tweet on his timeline, as he wrote, “Being in New York is always fun — you never know who you’ll run into. It was great meeting you and Namrata!”

Bill Gates has recently started to follow Mahesh Babu on his official Instagram and Twitter accounts. Bill Gates only follows one Telugu star on social media, and that is Mahesh.

On the work front, the ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ actor will soon start filming ‘SSMB28′ under Trivikram Srinivas’ direction.

 

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