BTS earns sixth No. 1 album with ‘Proof’ despite group’s upcoming hiatus

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BTS earns sixth No. 1 album with ‘Proof’ despite group’s upcoming hiatus

Popular K-pop band BTS’ new compilation album ‘Proof’ has granted the powerhouse their sixth No. 1 album to debut atop the Billboard 200 chart, despite their upcoming break.

According to ‘Variety’, four days before ‘Proof’ dropped, the group announced they would be taking a break to focus on their solo careers.

That news had little impact on the Army, however, as ‘Proof’ opened at No. 1 on the album chart (dated June 25), with the equivalent of 314,000 sales in the US, according to Billboard via Luminate.

A large part of that unit figure was motivated by CD album sales, which included an extra 13 tracks as opposed to the digital download and streaming album.

The album, released June 10, is a three-disc compilation with a large majority of its contents being previously released material.

‘Proof’ also features three all-new tracks, including ‘Yet to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)’, which entered at No.1 on the Billboard’s Global-Excluding-US chart, extending BTS’ own record for a 17th week top Billboard’s Global-Excluding-US chart.

On the same chart, Harry Styles’ ‘As It Was’ bounced back for a 10th week at No. 1, while Joji’s ‘Glimpse of Us’ and Bad Bunny’s ‘Efecto’ made their debut in the tier.

According to ‘Variety’, Bad Bunny’s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ slipped to a No. 2 spot on the new Billboard 200 with 129,000 equivalent album units earned while Styles’ ‘Harry’s House’ remains stagnant on the Billboard 200 at No. 3 with 91,000 equivalent album units.

SZA’s ‘Ctrl’ jumped from No. 35 to No. 9 on the 200 chart, following the album’s fifth-anniversary deluxe reissue (released June 10) which added seven previously unreleased songs to the 14-track album.

Post Malone’s ‘Twelve Carat Toothache’ falls 2-4 in its second week.

Morgan Wallen’s ‘Dangerous: The Double Album’ is still at No. 6, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ slides 5-7 and Olivia Rodrigo’s aSour’ remains at No. 8.

Carrie Underwood also earned her 10th consecutive top 10 albums on the Billboard 200 with her new studio release ‘Denim & Rhinestones'” It closes the Billboard 200 chart at No. 10 with 31,000 equivalent album units earned.

Jack Harlow’s ‘First Class’ remains in the No. 2 spot on the chart, after three non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 while Future’s ‘Wait For U’, featuring Drake and Tems, is steady at No. 3.

Lizzo’s ‘About Damn Time’ bumps 5-4 and Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’ slips to No. 5 on the Hot 100.

Last week, it had climbed to a No. 4 peak, just two weeks after it re-entered the chart at No. 8. Glass Animals’ ‘Heat Waves’ recurs at No. 6 on the Hot 100, after five weeks at No. 1; Latto’s ‘Big Energy’ stays at No. 7, and Bad Bunny and Chencho Corleone’s ‘Me Porto Bonito’ is steady at No. 8.

 

Naga Chaitanya said to be dating ‘Major’ actress Sobhita Dhulipala

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Naga Chaitanya said to be dating ‘Major’ actress Sobhita Dhulipala

The latest outing from ‘Pinkvilla’ claims to have seen ‘Majili’ actor Naga Chaitanya with actress Shobita Dhulipala.

Following his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu, there have been allegations that Naga Chaitanya has been seeing the ‘Major’ actress.

According to rumors, Chaitanya was seen with Sobhita Dhulipala in his new home, which is not the first time they have been seen together.

Naga Chaitanya has purchased a beautiful property in the Jubilee Hills neighborhood of Hyderabad, which is now under construction.

The two, Naga Chaitanya and Shobita, were reportedly sighted visiting the location, most likely taking a tour around the place. “After a few hours, they left together in the same car,” the source claimed.

Since the news surfaced, it has caused a debate on social media, with Samantha’s followers assuming that Naga Chaitanya’s affair with Shobhita was the reason for their split, while Naga Chaitanya’s admirers insist that this is not the case.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya announced their separation in a joint statement on social media in October 2021, only days before their 4th wedding anniversary.

Heartwarming to receive appreciation for hard work on ‘O2’: Thamizh A Azhagan

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Heartwarming to receive appreciation for hard work on ‘O2’: Thamizh A Azhagan

Cinematographer Thamizh A Azhagan, who impressed industry pundits by shooting Venkat Prabhu’s Tamil film ‘Manmatha Leelai’ in just 18 days, is yet again in the spotlight for his excellent work in the recently released Nayanthara-starrer ‘O2′.

The movie, directed by G.S. Viknesh, has been receiving appreciation ever since it was released on Disney+ Hotstar.

In particular, the visuals of a bus buried in a landslide and the shots inside the buried bus have all been garnering praise for cinematographer Thamizh A Azhagan.

Sharing his experience of working on the movie, Thamizh A Azhagan says, “Director GS Viknesh is a close friend. He narrated the script back in 2019 and I was keen on delivering visuals that looked real. Although sets were erected for the landslide and bus scenes, I wanted them to look so real that the audiences didn’t get to know that it was a set.”

“Besides, I wanted to make sure that the audiences understood and felt the characters’ desperation to survive. So, I started preparing for ‘O2’ in 2019, even before the commencement of the shoot. Every single scene was visualised first, with appropriate detailing, lighting graph and was finalised before going to the set. All these measures have helped us deliver a positive output.”

“I shot the entire movie by hand. That is to say, I shot the movie by placing the camera on my shoulders. Although it was a complicated and exhausting task, it was what was required. The cinematographer had the responsibility of conveying the pathos, pain, and fear of every single character inside the bus to the audience.

“So, I decided to experience the same emotions and behaved like a victim trapped in a similar situation. This, I believe, has helped me deliver their emotions,” says Thamizh Azhagan, who acknowledges that it is heartwarming to receive appreciation for two years of backbreaking hard work.

The film is about a mother, who with her eight-year-old son, gets stuck inside a bus that is buried in a landslide. The kid, battling a chronic lung disorder, cannot survive without the aid of an oxygen cylinder. A cop, who is also a passenger, looks to get his hands on the oxygen cylinder to survive. How the mother deals with the situation and saves her son forms the crux of this story.

Kannada actress Swathi’s face gets horribly swollen after root canal op goes wrong

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Kannada actress Swathi’s face gets horribly swollen after root canal op goes wrong

Kannada actress Swathi Sathish’s root canal procedure went horribly wrong and she looked unrecognizable as the right side of her face was swollen.

The actress looked unrecognizable in her photos shared after the surgery, which were posted online.

The doctors had reportedly told her that the swelling would subside after a little time and was a common reaction. However, it went from bad to worse as the swelling did not ease, even after 20 days since her surgery.

According to reports from a Kannada news channel, the actress is very upset with the medical negligence of the clinic.

The media report also stated that the actress is currently having trouble stepping out of her house with her swollen face.

She has a film that is ready for release and was not able to promote her movie due to the condition of her face.

Kiran Abbavaram wants film critics not to write early reviews

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Kiran Abbavaram wants film critics not to write early reviews

Telugu actor Kiran Abbavaram has appealed to film critics not to write reviews for films immediately after their release.

Kiran made his Telugu debut in 2019 with the love narrative ‘Raja Vaaru Rani Garu’ and has hits like ‘SR Kalyanamandapam’. Now that his upcoming rom-com ‘Sammathame’ is releasing soon, Kiran Abbavaram has a message to the Telugu movie reviewers.

Kiran has lately made an open call to the film reviewers to refrain from writing evaluations for films shortly after their release.

“Instead of offering reviews on Friday (the first day of film releases), delay a bit and express your reviews on Monday,” stated the young actor.

“You can totally bash a film if it is poor. However, please wait until Monday. For the first three days, let the audience watch the film and pass judgment. This is my sincere proposal to the community of film critics,” Kiran said.

Small-budget films that rely primarily on early reviews are being harmed, therefore the actor has made this appeal in order to give small films the benefit of the doubt, even if they aren’t as entertaining as predicted.

Kiran voiced his opinion ahead of the premiere of his new film ‘Sammathame’ on June 24 in theatres. The movie has Chandini Chowdary in the female lead role.

Speculation rife about Jr NTR’s prospective collab with Tamil director Vetrimaran

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Speculation rife about Jr NTR’s prospective collab with Tamil director Vetrimaran

‘RRR’ star Jr Ntr is working on a film with Tamil director Vetrimaran, who also directed ‘Asuran’. There have been whispers about the two working together for a long time, and it appears that Jr NTR has given his nod for the collaboration.

Jr NTR is reportedly going to work with Vetrimaran, who has made a name for himself on the big screen with his compelling stories. The film is rumored to be a pan-India production, while the makers are yet to make the news official.

Jr NTR’s portrayal of the earthy character ‘Bheem’ in ‘RRR’ has given the idea that he is the right man for a role directed by Vetrimaran, whose films are known for their raw and realistic style.

Vetrimaran is recognized for films like ‘Aadukalam,’ ‘Kaaka Muttai,’ ‘Visaranai,’ ‘Asuran,’ ‘Kodi,’ ‘Vada Chennai,’ ‘Paava Kadhaigal,’ and many others. The majority of his films portray the defects in society, which are focused on caste segregation in a rural setting.

 

Love in Thailand: Vignesh posts ethereal pix with Nayanthara from a luxury hotel

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Love in Thailand: Vignesh posts ethereal pix with Nayanthara from a luxury hotel

Director Vignesh Shivan, who wed actress Nayanthara at a grand ceremony at a popular resort in Mahabalipuram recently, posted pictures of their honeymoon in Thailand on Monday.

Posting a series of pictures, Vignesh Shivan said, “In Thailand with my Thaaram.”

The couple, staying at The Siam Hotel, also made it a point to thank all those who had made the arrangements for their wedding through another post.

Posting a picture of Nayan and him with the team he described as the ‘Shaadi Squad’, Vignesh Shivan said, “Thank you sooo much for the all the dreamy , memorable , surreal moments you guys put together for our wedding!

“Tina , Anisha and team! You guys were super sweet to us all the time! The last minute changes! The final minute twists and turns! You guys made sure everything is perfect for us for the most special day of our lives !

“Thank you soo much and don’t forget to call me for all your abroad weddings !! God bless you guys,” Vignesh Shivan said.

 

Rana Daggubati’s fans tell him to take it easy with his experimental approach

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Rana Daggubati’s fans tell him to take it easy with his experimental approach

Rana Daggubati, who rose to fame across India for his portrayal in S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘Baahubali’, appears to have fallen short of the mark.

After the massive success of the ‘Baahubali’ duology, Rana hasn’t had much success, and his supporters are worried that he’s squandered the entire ‘Baahubali’ excitement.

The ‘Aranya’ star has been working on a variety of projects, and his fans have embraced his unconventional approach to acting. However, since then, his admirers have begun to get concerned because he has not achieved any sizeable hits.

Fans tell Rana to focus on building a strong market for himself and concentrate on commercial films in order to retake control of popular opinion.

‘Virata Parvam’, Rana’s most recent film, has had a dismal start with weekend box-office figures not encouraging.

“If all goes according to plan, Rana’s career will be on track in no time. He’s a seasoned performer. However, a few decisions were made incorrectly,” wrote one of his supporters on social media.

Rana’s participation in Pawan Kalyan’s ‘Bheemla Nayak’ had a bigger impact because the film had two strong actors going head-to-head. Apart from his trials with subjects, this is the type of subject Rana’s admirers want him to choose.

Some of the truest emotions are felt on stage: Sid Sriram

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Some of the truest emotions are felt on stage: Sid Sriram

One of India’s most popular singers Sid Sriram says that some of the truest emotions are felt on stage.

Taking to Instagram to share his thoughts on a fantastic performance in Hyderabad, Sid said, “Hyderabad, you hold a special place in my heart. Big big big love. Put the work to work. Internalizing new experiences and integrating them into the foundation, building on that.

“I realized when I was in and out of sleep on the plane back to Chennai this morning that some of the truest emotions are felt on stage. It’s pretty wild how performing a song can jolt a quick lighting bolt of a feeling from your core and out through your body. Anything from regret to warmth to grit, and infinitely more.

The singer also went on to list some of his favorite moments from Sunday night’s performance and also wished people a happy Father’s day.

“Happy Father’s Day to all the dads. My dad is the dopest I know,” he said, in a lighter vein.

 

Meeting Akshay Kumar was overwhelming for actress Aparna Balamurali

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Meeting Akshay Kumar was overwhelming for actress Aparna Balamurali

Actress Aparna Balamurali, who played the female lead opposite actor Suriya in director Sudha Kongara’s Tamil blockbuster ‘Soorarai Pottru’, is overwhelmed at having met Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, who is now playing the lead in the Hindi version of the film.

Taking to Twitter, Aparna said, “The feeling was overwhelming. Thank you Akshay Kumar sir for your time. For being such a joy!! It was a pleasure to see you become Veer.

“Forever grateful to my Sudha Kongara ma’am for everything. Missed meeting you Radhika Madan! Can’t wait to see your magic on screen!”

Radhika Madan reprises Aparna’s role in the Hindi remake. Only last week Suriya had disclosed that he had called on the crew of the Hindi remake of ‘Soorarai Pottru’, which was partly inspired by events from the life of Air Deccan founder Captain G.R. Gopinath, and that he was playing a cameo in the Hindi version.

The Hindi version is being produced by Suriya’s production house 2D Entertainment, along with Abudantia Entertainment and Cape Good Films on a lavish scale.

2D Entertainment will be making its debut in Hindi film production with this film.

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