Actress abduction case: Dileep’s wife Kavya Madhavan may be summoned by probe team

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Actress abduction case: Dileep’s wife Kavya Madhavan may be summoned by probe team

The probe team, investigating the 2017 actress abduction case in which actor Dileep is the main accused, is likely to serve a notice to his wife and former actress Kavya Madhavan to appear before it.

Dileep, along with others, is also facing a trial for conspiring to kill the officials probing the assault case.

Kerala High Court has given the probe team time till April 15 to complete the probe and hence, apart from his wife, a few other VIPs are also likely to be called in.

Dileep has already been served a notice to appear before them which might take place on Monday.

It was a moral victory for the team when the High Court first refused to suspend the further probe and later a stay sought by the actor into the probe was also nixed.

Late last year, his former friend and director Balachandrakumar had come out in the open against him, disclosing that Dileep was conspiring to eliminate police officials investigating the 2017 actress abduction case in which he is presently out on bail.

However, the actor’s counsel argued that the fresh disclosures were cooked up by the prosecution to book the actor and to fabricate evidence against him after the probe agency failed to find any concrete evidence.

A frontline south Indian heroine had complained that she had been abducted and sexually assaulted by a gang of goons in 2017 and certain scenes were filmed to blackmail her. After the main accused Sunil was arrested and questioned, Dileep was accused of being the main conspirator in the case and arrested.

According to the prosecution, Dileep, who is presently out on bail after spending two months in jail, had also seen the visuals of the attack on the actress.

Kavya Madhavan is the second wife of Dileep, whom he married after divorce with his first wife another frontline actress Manju Warrier who has since returned to acting.

Kavya has quit the film industry post her wedding.

Jr NTR creates a sensation while singing his favourite song

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Jr NTR creates a sensation while singing his favourite song

During one of the media interactions, Jr NTR, who is now being identified for his crazy dialogue imitation from Telugu movies, was seen imitating almost every funny dialogue from Telugu movies.

Having sung one of his favorite songs during a recent interview, Ntr is now being hyped as one of the most energetic heroes in Tollywood.

During their interaction with Malayalam media, S.S. Rajamouli, NTR, and Ram Charan shared their interests and tastes. NTR, who revealed details about his favorite song, crooned ‘Aasa Paasam’ from ‘C/O Kancherapalem’, a critically acclaimed movie.

The ‘Aravindha Sametha’ actor said that he has been listening to ‘Asha Pasham’ from ‘Care Of Kancharapalem’ ever since it was released. The song in question, possessing philosophical lyrics written by Vishwa, was sung by Anurag Kulkarni.

Composed by Sweekar Agasthi, this song seems to be NTR’s favorite one, not just for the melodious music, but also for the philosophical lines.

Among all the interviews the ‘RRR’ team has given, Jr NTR is the one who has been the most talkative. A recent conversation with anchor Suma, and another conversation with music director MM Keeravani, has increased the hype around the movie, mainly because of NTR’s perkiness.

‘RRR’ is to be released in a few hours now, having NTR essay the role of Komaram Bheem.

Acting allows me to express a range of emotions: Rumi Khan

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Acting allows me to express a range of emotions: Rumi Khan

Actor Rumi Khan, who has acted in TV shows like ‘Ishq Ka Rang Safed’, ‘Mahabharat’ and ‘Sher-e-Punjab: Maharaja Ranjit Singh’, feels being an actor he has learned to express himself.

He says: “Acting and drama allows to express a range of emotions and encourages to understand and deal with similar feelings they may be experiencing. Aggression and tension are released in a safe, controlled environment, often allowing for a period of reflection afterward.”

“As an actor, understanding characters, roles and the subtext of plays and musicals allow me to relate better to different situations, backgrounds, and cultures. It encourages to show compassion and tolerance for others in real life too. Acting brings elements of play, humor, and laughter. It improves motivation and reduces stress.”

The actor credits acting as his fitness secret. “Apart from going to the gym and working out. Acting, even the most passive performances, requires intensive movement over a prolonged period. Many performing arts exercises improve flexibility, coordination, balance, and control. It is not a fact that to be an actor you’ll have to be fit. But I personally believe practicing acting itself keeps you fit and fine. It is my fitness secret.”

Rumi has also acted in Bollywood movies like ‘Baby’, ‘Karle Pyaar Karle’ and ‘Ek Haseena Thi Ek Deewana Tha’

Rachel Zegler, Serena Williams, J.K. Simmons join presenters for Oscars

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Rachel Zegler, Serena Williams, J.K. Simmons join presenters for Oscars

Rachel Zegler, Jacob Elordi, Serena and Venus Williams, Josh Brolin, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Momoa, Jill Scott, and J.K. Simmons are among the final batch of presenters for the 94th Oscar, the Academy Awards announced recently, reports ‘Variety’.

They are set to join previously announced presenters including Elliot Page, Bill Murray, Jennifer Garner, Stephanie Beatriz, DJ Khaled, H.E.R., Tiffany Haddish, Tony Hawk, Kelly Slater, Shaun White, Daniel Kaluuya, Lupita Nyong’o, John Travolta, Mila Kunis, Naomi Scott, Wesley Snipes, Anthony Hopkins, Simu Liu, Uma Thurman, Rami Malek, Lily James, Ruth E. Carter, John Leguizamo, Kevin Costner, Lady Gaga, Youn Yuh-Jung, Rosie Perez, Chris Rock, and Zoe Kravitz.

As per ‘Variety’, ‘West Side Story’ star Zegler, who revealed on Sunday that she hadn’t received a ticket to the Oscars yet, was invited to present on Tuesday following backlash to her not having a ticket.

After the announcement, Zegler tweeted: “Well folks, I can’t believe I’m saying this but… see you on Sunday! The absolutely incredible team at @Disney and our ‘Snow White’ producers worked some real-life magic, and I am thrilled to be able to celebrate my @WestsideMovie fam at the Oscars.”

She continued in a thread, “It’s not lost on me that being able to shoot a film the scale of ‘Snow White’ during COVID is not easy, and any adjustment to our schedule is no small sacrifice… and obviously a huge thank you to @TheAcademy @WillPackerProds for the presenter spot; I’m so excited to open that shiny envelope. I could not be more grateful to everyone who helped make this possible. Seriously. Now, what to wear.”

Oscars producer Will Packer, said in a statement accessed by ‘Variety’, “Movies inspire us, entertain us and unite us across the globe. That’s the precise goal of the show this year, and we’re thrilled to welcome the first of a stellar lineup joining the Oscars stage to help us celebrate the power of film and honor the year’s best in filmmaking.”

Last year’s ceremony went without a host, in what the Academy called an “ensemble” format. This year’s ceremony will be hosted by the comic trio of Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer, and Regina Hall, with additional presenters to be announced in the coming weeks.

The 94th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets around the world on Sunday, March 27 at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST. They will be held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

‘RRR’ team participates in the Green India Challenge

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‘RRR’ team participates in the Green India Challenge

Two days before the release of the much-awaited movie “RRR”, its director S. S. Rajamouli and heroes Junior NTR and Ram Charan participated in the Green India Challenge in Hyderabad.

They, along with Rajya Sabha MP J. Santosh Kumar, planted seedlings in Gachibowli on Wednesday

“RRR”, which stands for Roudram – Ranam – Rudhiram, is scheduled to hit the screens on March 25. The movie team is touring across the country for its promotion.

On the occasion, Rajamouli said that nature and the environment are their favorite activities and whenever it is possible, they will participate in the greenery enhancement program along with the crew. They recalled the participation of the “Baahubali” team in the Green India Challenge.

Junior NTR said that every citizen should be aware of the changes in the environment and work for enhancing the green cover by planting saplings.

Ram Charan said he was excited to participate in the Green India Challenge again. He said he feels every time he plants the saplings.

The “RRR” team lauded Santosh Kumar for instilling a green spirit across the country with the goal of social good.

The MP felt that the medium of cinema is the most powerful and inspires the heroes who give a nice green message to society.

Green India Challenge co-founders Karunakar Reddy, Raghava, and others participated in the event.

Lakshmi Manchu announces 7th edition of ‘Teach for Change’ fundraiser

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Lakshmi Manchu announces 7th edition of ‘Teach for Change’ fundraiser

A bevy of south Indian film stars will walk the ramp to raise funds at the seventh edition of the ‘Teach for Change fundraiser.

Founded by actor, producer, and entrepreneur Lakshmi Manchu and Chaitanya MRSK the event will be held on April 3 in Hyderabad. Ace designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil will showcase their collection this year and Hyderabad-based Hiya Jewellery will showcase their jewelry.

Lakshmi Manchu shared, “I am thrilled to announce the 7th edition of the annual fundraiser of Teach For Change. The last two years have been extremely challenging for the children and this year is all the more crucial as they come back to schools after a break of two years due to the pandemic. Our efforts are all the more important to address the gaps in learning outcomes. The entire team along with Chaitanya, my dear friends are coming together and will put a solid show to support this very special cause.”

Lakshmi Manchu, along with Pragya Jaiswal, Vedhika, Sumanth Kumar, Shriya Saran, Nivetha Pethuraj, Manasa Varanasi, Navdeep along others will be walking the ramp this year.

The previous editions of the Fundraiser were attended by several public personalities including parliamentarians Jaya Bachchan, Shashi Tharoor, Renuka Chowdhury, Kalikesh Singh Deo, Telangana minister KT Rama Rao, celebrities such as Sushmita Sen, Pinky Reddy, Dia Mirza, Rana Daggubati, Vijay Devarkonda, Aditi Rao Hydari, Rakul Preet Singh, Bipasha Basu among others.

Teach For Change is a Hyderabad-based non-profit which has contributed to quality education for children from disadvantaged communities.

Started in 2014 by Lakshmi Manchu and Chaitanya MRSK the organization has created models through (flagship volunteer program, ICT Infrastructure and Smart Classrooms ) in government schools which have proven results in improving foundational learning skills of children in primary schools and imparting digital literacy to high school students.

Driven by eminent members of the civil society the organization has so far worked with 432 government schools transforming the lives of 42,608 students across three Indian states, primarily Telangana.

Arjun Kapoor to head north to start shooting ‘The Ladykiller’

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Arjun Kapoor to head north to start shooting ‘The Ladykiller’

Actor Arjun Kapoor has just wrapped ‘Ek Villain 2’ and has dived headlong into the prep for his next, Ajay Bahl’s ‘The Ladykiller’ that he starts in the first week of April.

Sources share that Arjun will head north for about a month to shoot this gritty suspense drama.

A source says, “Arjun is not taking any breaks after wrapping Mohit Suri’s ‘Ek Villain 2’. He has started prepping for Ajay Bahl’s ‘The Ladykiller’ that will start in the first week of April. The team is definitely heading North to shoot this film as the setting to plays a prominent element in heightening the plot point.”

“Arjun will be single-mindedly focused on prepping right now. He has wowed everyone with his performance in Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar and he wants to take it up a few notches in ‘The Ladykiller’. That’s why he has not taken any break and has started an intense 3-4 hours of prep per day for this film,” the source added.

‘The Lady Killer’ chronicles the story of a small town playboy who falls in love with a ‘self-destructive beauty’ as they embark on a whirlwind romance.

Ajay Bahl, who previously helmed movies like ‘BA Pass’ and ‘Section 375’, is directing this film that is being produced by Bhushan Kumar and Shaailesh R Singh.

Family drama ‘Gullak 3’ to release on April 7

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Family drama ‘Gullak 3’ to release on April 7

The third season of the drama series ‘Gullak’ is set for a release on April 7. Set in a quaint North Indian town, the show, which centers on the Mishra family, will embark upon new chapters in their lives.

It will further explore the far from perfect realities and dynamics of the Mishra clan, comprising parents Santosh and Shanti Mishra, and their sons Annu and Aman, and their evolution as a family and as individuals.

The show speaks of the everyday experiences of a small town, middle-class Indian household, documented beautifully through interesting anecdotes mirroring daily life. Through various relatable instances, the audience gets an insight into the Mishras’ lives, which make up a beautiful medley of emotions, disagreements, aspirations, and struggles.

The upcoming season of the drama series, created by Shreyansh Pandey, has been directed by Palash Vaswani, produced by Arunabh Kumar, and written by Durgesh Singh under the banner TVF (The Viral Fever). It stars Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Harsh Mayar, and Sunita Rajwar.

Why Pooja Hegde signed up for Rohit Shetty’s ‘Cirkus’

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Why Pooja Hegde signed up for Rohit Shetty’s ‘Cirkus’

Actress Pooja Hegde, who is constantly shuffling between Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi film industry with multiple releases in the pipeline, reveals why she decided to act in Rohit Shetty’s upcoming film ‘Cirkus’.

On one hand, Pooja will be next seen in Vijay Thalapati’s ‘Beast’ that is releasing on April 13, and on the other hand, she also has two Bollywood films – Salman Khan’s ‘Bhaijaan’ and ‘Cirkus’, Rohit’s directorial also starring Ranveer Singh.

She will also be seen in the Telugu film ‘Acharya’ starring Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan.

In conversation with an interview, the actress shares the major reason behind doing a Rohit Shetty film.

Pooja told in an interview: “I have to mention that in our house even though all of us love watching Rohit sir’s films because they are super entertaining, my father is the biggest fan of Rohit Shetty. My father is one of those movie buffs in the house who live with the character, behave like them for as long as one week post the watching of the movie.

“I mean, who put a tika on the forehead and a rudraksha bracelet and change his voice like Mr. Bachchan and talk to me and my brother like the way he was doing in the film ‘Sarkar’! My father did (laughed).”

While Pooja shared that ‘Singham’, ‘Golmaal 1’, ‘Simmba’ were some of her personal favorites, she shared another incident of how her father reacted to few of these films.

“After we watched the film ‘Singham’, my dad got a temporary ‘Singham’ tattoo and ‘Aata Majhi Satakli’ was his takiya kalam for a few days. My father is such a big fan that he also loved and laughed at the film ‘Bol Bachchan’. Yes, in our house, my father is the greatest entertainer and I have done Rohit sir’s film ‘Cirkus’ for my father. I hope, when the film releases we all get some extraordinarily entertaining response from papa,” Pooja signed off.

Vijay Sethupathi-starrer ‘Maa Manithan’ to release on May 6

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Vijay Sethupathi-starrer ‘Maa Manithan’ to release on May 6

Director Seenu Ramasamy’s eagerly awaited family drama ‘Maa Manithan’, featuring actors Vijay Sethupathi and Gayathrie in the lead, will hit screens on May 6.

Taking to Instagram, producer and actor R.K. Suresh, whose firm Studio 9 has bought the Tamil Nadu and Kerala theatrical rights of the film, posted a poster of the film with May 6 as the release date.

The film has already been cleared by the Censor Board with a clean ‘U’ certificate.

The film has been garnering attention for a lot of reasons including the fact that this is the first film for which both music director Ilaiyaraja and his son Yuvan Shankar Raja have jointly scored the music.

Actor Vijay Sethupathi plays an auto driver called Radhakrishnan in the film which has actress Gayathrie playing Sethupathi’s wife.

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