Raashi Khanna plays Dhanush’s high school friend in ‘Thiruchitrambalam’

0

The team of director Mithran R. Jawahar’s much-awaited comedy-drama ‘Thiruchitrambalam’, featuring Dhanush in the lead, has disclosed actress Raashi Khanna’s character’s name and role in the film.

Taking to Twitter, director Mithran Jawahar posted a clip and said, “Meet Anusha played by Raashi Khanna.”

Actor Dhanush too released the same short clip in which actress Raashi is seen sitting in the driver’s seat of a car. He wrote, “‘Thiruchitrambalam’… Meet Anusha… His high school friend.”

The film, which will also feature Nithya Menon, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Prakash Raj and director Bharathi Raja, has music by Anirudh.

This is the first time that Anirudh is scoring music for a Mithran R. Jawahar film.

The film has cinematography by Om Prakash and editing by Prasanna G.K. It has been produced by Sun Pictures Kalanithi Maran.

 

Vignesh weds Nayanthara, couple seeks blessings from Rajinikanth

0

Director Vignesh Shivan wed the love of his life, actress Nayanthara, at a grand and glittering ceremony on Thursday in the presence of close family members and a host of friends from the film industry.

Vignesh Shivan tied the sacred ‘Thali’ around actress Nayanthara’s neck at around 10.24 a.m. even as guests who had gathered for the wedding showered their blessings upon the newlywed couple.

Sources said that the couple came down the stage after the wedding and took the blessings of actor Rajinikanth who was seated next to Shah Rukh Khan and director Mani Ratnam in the audience.

The couple has made arrangements to provide lunch to over a lakh people all across the state as part of their wedding arrangements. Food is to be provided to destitute people and inmates of old age homes all across the state. This apart, arrangements for ‘annadanam’ at select temples have also been made by the celebrity couple, whose wedding has been the cynosure of all eyes.

Superstars Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, director Mani Ratnam, actors Suriya, Karthi and Jyothika were some of the high profile guests who were present on the occasion.

Actor Vijay Sethupathi, who gave Vignesh Shivan his big break with ‘Naanum Rowdy Thaan’, arrived with his entire family to wish and greet the couple on their special day.

Other popular celebrities who were present on the occasion included directors Mohan Raja, Siva, K S Ravi Kumar, Atlee and actors Sarath Kumar and Radhika, S J Suryah and music director Anirudh.

Security to the venue was tight with as many as 80 bouncers having been deployed apart from a heavy posse of police personnel.

Chris Evans: Buzz Lightyear has always been a heroic character

0

Hollywood star Chris Evans, who will be seen voicing Buzz Lightyear in the upcoming film Lightyear, has opened up about how the movie will showcase the vulnerable side of the titular character.

“Buzz Lightyear has always been a determined, confident, and heroic character, but with ‘Lightyear’ we get a chance to see a more vulnerable and human side of Buzz,” says Evans.

He added: “We witness his struggles, uncertainties, and occasional failures.”

The film introduces viewers to the life story of Buzz Lightyear. From his strengths, and weaknesses to his struggles and motivation, the adventure drama journals the life of Toy Story’s original creator ‘Buzz Lightyear’.

It is directed by Angus MacLane, Lightyear. ‘Lightyear’ is based on Buzz, whose life turns upside down when he gets marooned on a hostile planet. He receives help from recruits and robots, but will Buzz be able to travel back home?

The film is set to hit the theaters on June 17.

 

Adivi Sesh announces Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Fund for CDS, NDA aspirants

0

After the rousing reception ‘Major’ received and the impact it has made on audiences, actor Adivi Sesh on Wednesday announced the Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan Fund, yet another attempt to take the late Major’s legacy ahead by helping CDS and NDA aspirants across the country.

The plans for this fund will soon be presented to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

The fund will help aspirants from remote corners of the country access the training, guidance, and funding required for pursuing their dreams of serving the nation.

Talking about this development, Adivi Sesh says, “Major is not a film, it’s an emotion so I wanted to announce the ‘Major’ promise! We are going to start a fund in the name of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan for CDS and NDA aspirants across the country. Lots of people from villages and small towns don’t know how to apply or go about the process, they don’t have money for the textbooks or the guidance for the training institutes. We will provide that guidance, training, and funding and it will start with me. I will contribute to the fund and encourage my friends and fellow actors to as well. I will do everything in my power to make sure Major Sandeep’s legacy is not among the unsung heroes but the sung heroes.”

Adivi Sesh stars in the film ‘Major’ that traces the inspirational journey of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan and his bravery and sacrifice in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.

The ‘Major’ fever hit the nation like wildfire, with audiences stepping out of theatres moved, emotional, and with a deep sense of pride and respect.

Rajinikanth, SRK, Mani Ratnam among guests at Vignesh Shivan-Nayanthara wedding

0

Superstars Rajinikanth, Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, and director Mani Ratnam are some of the high-profile guests who have arrived here at the Sheraton Grand for the wedding of the director Vignesh Shivan with actress Nayanthara.

Actor Vijay Sethupathi, who gave Vignesh Shivan his big break with ‘Naanum Rowdy Thaan’, arrived with his entire family to wish and greet the couple on their special day.

Other popular celebrities, who have arrived include directors Siva, K S Ravi Kumar, Atlee, actors Sarath Kumar and Radhika, and music director Anirudh.

Security at the venue is tight with as many as 80 bouncers having been deployed apart from a heavy posse of police personnel.

Meanwhile, sources hint that the couple — Vignesh Shivan and Nayanthara — have made arrangements to provide lunch for over 18,000 children across Tamil Nadu as part of their wedding celebrations.

2nd T20I: Australia beat Sri Lanka by 3 wickets, takes unassailable 2-0 series lead

0

Australia survived an electric spell from leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga (4/33) to beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the second three wickets and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series at R Premadasa Stadium, here on Wednesday.

Veteran wicketkeeper Matthew Wade (26 not out) handled the immense pressure of batting with the tail to secure victory with 13 balls to spare.

Chasing a low total of 125 runs for a win, openers Aaron Finch and David Warner came out intent on powering Australia to victory as quickly as possible. However, Hasaranga weaved some spin magic to turn the tables.

The leg-spinner first took out Finch for a 13-ball 24 when the Aussie skipper hit Danushka Gunathilaka at cover-point and a flighted googly in his next over befuddled Mitchell Marsh, who committed far too early for his sweep and was trapped plumb leg before.

Nuwan Thushara then got one skiddy delivery to hit Steve Smith on the front pad to leave Australia on 58 for 3. Sri Lanka had another spring to their step as David Warner fell to a runout caused by a round of yes-no calls with Glenn Maxwell. Marcus Stoinis threatened to deflate Sri Lanka’s hopes quickly when he took on Hasaranga in the eighth over, but Chameera returned in the ninth over to dismiss his LSG teammate.

Sri Lanka was still hamstrung by the lack of runs on the board but a double-wicket over from Hasaranga in the 12th put them marginally ahead and Australia well under pressure. He first got rid of Maxwell, who chipped a googly to mid-off and then followed Ashton Agar as a leg spinner breached the big bat-pad gateway to knock back the stumps on the next delivery.

Australia was 99 for 7, the required 25 runs now seeming a bit distant. But Wade was able to steady the innings as he received solid support from fast bowler Jhye Richardson. The comfortable required equation meant Wade and Richardson had no reason to hurry or make a forceful attempt at picking the runs and Australia eventually coasted past the finish line in 17.5 overs.

Earlier, Australia won the toss and opted to bowl. With star pacer Mitchell Starc sidelined for the match after suffering a finger injury, Maxwell was given the new ball and struck in the first over.

The Lions stumbled to 7-2 before Charith Asalanka (39) and Kusal Mendis (36) batted together for 9.1 overs, amassing 66 runs for the third wicket to lay a solid platform for Sri Lanka to post a defendable total. But Maxwell ended the partnership in the 12th over with Asalanka skying a ball to Finch.

Mendis’ knock ended in bizarre fashion, departing after falling back into his stumps after being hit in the helmet by a delivery from Jhye Richardson, who came into the team in place of Starc.

Then began the lower-order collapse as Sri Lanka lost five wickets for just 20 runs. Kane Richardson (4/30) and Jhye Richardson (3/26) ran through the line-up at the death as Sri Lanka could only muster 25 runs in the last five overs.

Saturday’s final match in Kandy will be a dead rubber ahead of a five-match ODI series, starting on June 14.

Brief Scores: Sri Lanka 124/9 in 20 overs (Charith Asalanka 39, Kusal Mendis 36; Kane Richardson 4/30, Jhye Richardson 3/26) lost to Australia 126/7 in 17.5 overs (Matthew Wade 26, Aaron Finch 24; Wanindu Hasaranga 4/33) by 3 wickets

 

Hours before the wedding, Vignesh Shivan pens an emotional post for Nayanthara

0

Director Vignesh Shivan, who is to wed actress Nayanthara at a popular resort in Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, has penned an emotional post on Instagram, hours before his wedding.

Taking to Instagram, Vignesh Shivan wrote, “Today is June 9th and it’s Nayan’s! Thanking God, the universe, and the goodwill from all the lovely human beings who have crossed my life!!

“Every good soul, every good moment, every good coincidence, every good blessing, every day at shooting, and every prayer that has made life this beautiful! I owe it all to the good manifestations and prayers!

“Now, it’s all dedicated to the love of my life Nayanthara! My Thangamey! Excited to see you walking up the aisle in a few hours!

“Praying to God for all the goodness and looking forward to starting a new chapter officially in front of our beloved family and the best of friends.”

The couple, who have been dating each other for almost seven years, chose to take their relationship to the next step and announced that they were getting married.

Keerthy Suresh, and Nivetha Thomas heap praise on ‘Vikram’

0

Praises continue to be showered on director Lokesh Kanakaraj’s action entertainer ‘Vikram’, with actresses Keerthy Suresh and Nivetha Thomas being the latest celebs to appreciate the cast and crew.

Taking to Twitter, Nivetha Thomas, who played Kamal Haasan’s daughter in the Tamil film ‘Papanasam’, wrote, “As I stood watching the end credits roll, in between the sound of every clap I thought to myself, ‘I had the honor of working with The Kamal Haasan? Girl, you are blessed!’ Kamal Haasan sir, you were absolute magic!! Director Lokesh, Thank you!”

Keerthy Suresh too took to Twitter to heap praises on the film that is raking in the moolah at the box office.

She said, “‘VIKRAM!’ Take a bow director Lokesh sir for creating your own universe! Hats off to Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan sir for making this an Ulaga (world) level experience. The backbone of the film Anirudh, you were just terrific! BGMs lam theri!

“Girish Gangadharan’s cinematography was just stunning! Fahadh Faasil and Vijay Sethupathi sir, you both rocked the show. And Suriya sir AKA ‘Rolex’ your cameo gave literal goosebumps, it was a vera level experience to watch!!

“Every moment was filled with absolute madness! Each and everyone from the team deserves every bit of this success. Congratulations Team ‘Vikram’.”

Taapsee hails cricket star Mithali Raj on her retirement: ‘You changed the game’

0

As veteran India batter Mithali Raj announced her retirement from cricket, actress Taapsee Pannu, who is all set to play the renowned cricketer in the upcoming film ‘Shabaash Mithu’, has penned a heartwarming note.

Taapsee took to Twitter, where she shared a black and white picture with Raj and wrote: “-Youngest ODI captain for an Indian cricket team. -The only Indian cricketer to captain the team in 4 world cups and reach finals twice! -Youngest cricketer to score 200 in a Test match. -Highest scoring Indian cricketer in debut international match.”

In another post, the actress added: “-The only Indian cricketer to score 7 consecutive 50s in ODI. -23 years from hustle to glory. Some personalities and their achievements are genders agnostic. You changed the game, now it’s our turn to change the perspective! Etched in history OUR CAPTAIN forever @M_Raj03.”

‘Shabash Mithu’ is set to land in theatres on July 15. The film, directed by Srijit Mukherji and written by Priya Aven, is based on the life of Mithali Dorai Raj, the celebrated skipper of the Indian women’s cricket team.

In a career spanning 23 years, Mithali boasts of 7 consecutive 50s in ODIs and has led India in 4 World Cups. The story tracks her journey from being an 8-year-old girl with a dream to become a cricketing legend.

Hrithik Roshan, Dulquer Salmaan, Keerthy Suresh laud trailer of ‘Suzhal’

0

Creating a storm and captivating attention, the trailer of directors Bramma and Anucharan’s ‘Suzhal – The Vortex’, has not just the audience but also the industry gushing over it.

Prime Video’s first long-form, scripted original Tamil series, which is set to stream in over 30 Indian and foreign languages has become the talk of the town since its announcement at IIFA last week.

After the splash in Abu Dhabi with Abhishek Bachchan presenting it to the world, the trailer of ‘Suzhal – The Vortex’ is now being lauded by celebrities and superstars of Indian cinema.

From Hrithik Roshan to Dulquer Salmaan to Keerthy Suresh, the trailer has mesmerized everyone.

Hrithik Roshan took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the trailer. He said, “Mind blown! That, my friends, is Pushkar Gayatri empowered by Prime Video to take stories that they believe in, to audiences far & wide! Make way for Amazon’s first-ever Tamil original ‘Suzhal – the Vortex’. To be premiered on June 17!”

Keerthy Suresh said, “This amazing trailer had chills run down my spine! I really cannot wait to watch this one! Best of luck!”

Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan too spoke highly of the trailer. He tweeted, “WOW, what a trailer! Literally had goosebumps just watching it! Wonder what lies ahead. Cannot wait for this!”

The trailer caught the attention of actress Shraddha Srinath as well. She tweeted, “‘SuzhalTheVortex’ – outstanding trailer. Very gritty, very intriguing. Magnetic visuals. Please tell me they find Nila? Taking Indian content global! We expect nothing less from you, Pushkar and Gayatri. Excellent stuff. My best wishes to the team.”

The creative brainchild of ‘Vikram Vedha’ fame maverick duo Pushkar and Gayatri, the investigative drama series stars Kathir, Aishwarya Rajesh, Sriya Reddy along with Radhakrishnan Parthiban in pivotal roles.

Premiering globally in over 30 languages including Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish, ‘Suzhal – The Vortex’ will stream on the platform from June 17.