Movie buffs slay goat to celebrate ‘Bheemla Nayak’ release, face PETA India ire

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Movie buffs slay goat to celebrate ‘Bheemla Nayak’ release, face PETA India ire

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh) Even as Telugu film star Pawan Kalyan’s latest cinematic outing ‘Bheemla Nayak’ is setting the box-office on fire, some of his diehard fans are facing the heat from animal rights group People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India.

After learning that a group of young men allegedly sacrificed a goat to celebrate the release of ‘Bheemla Nayak’, PETA India worked with senior police officials in Chittoor district to register a first information report (FIR).

The goat was sacrificed at CSN movie theatre, Pileru, Bodumalluvaripalle in Chittoor. The cruel incident caught on video, shows people posing for photos and videos while standing in front of the frightened goat. The video then shows the goat, fully conscious, being beheaded with a sword and the slaughter taking place in full public view. The video also shows a man collecting the blood of the sacrificed goat with his bare hands and smearing it on the movie poster.

The FIR has been registered under Section 6 of the Andhra Pradesh Animals and Birds Sacrifice Prohibition Act, 1950, Sections 34 and 429 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 25(1)(A) of the Arms Act, 1959, and Section 11(1)(a) of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960.

“PETA India commends the Chittoor police for taking steps to send the message that cruelty to animals will not be tolerated,” said PETA India emergency response team associate manager, Meet Ashar. “Just as human sacrifice is now treated as murder, at a time when India is embarking on space missions, the archaic practice of animal sacrifice must end. PETA India also recommends that these men undergo psychiatric evaluation and receive counseling, as abusing animals indicates deep mental disturbance.”

In its complaint, PETA India pointed out that Section 5(b) of the Andhra Pradesh Animals and Birds Sacrifices Prohibition Act, 1950, clearly states that no person shall knowingly allow any sacrifice to be performed at any place that is in their possession or under their control. Section 4 prohibits anyone from officiating, performing, serving, assisting, or participating in sacrificing an animal in any congregation. Section 6 prescribes the penalties, and Section 8 makes all offenses under the Act cognizable.

The Supreme Court has ruled that animals can be slaughtered only in officially licensed slaughterhouses and that municipal authorities must ensure compliance with this ruling. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Slaughter House) Rules, 2001, and the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, permit the slaughter of animals for food only in licensed slaughterhouses equipped with species-specific stunning equipment.

Gujarat, Kerala, Puducherry, and Rajasthan already have laws in place prohibiting the religious sacrifice of any animal in any temple or its precinct. Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana prohibit it in any place of public religious worship or adoration or its precinct or in any congregation or procession connected with religious worship on a public street.

Salman, Katrina-starrer ‘Tiger 3’ to release on April 21, 2023

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Salman, Katrina-starrer ‘Tiger 3’ to release on April 21, 2023

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s much-awaited spy thriller ‘Tiger 3’ has been locked for an Eid release. It is scheduled to hit the big screens on April 21, 2023.

The film will be released in three languages — Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

A tweet from the official Twitter handle of Yash Raj Films read: “Tiger. Ready. To. Roar. Again. In cinemas on Eid 2023. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Celebrate #Tiger3 with #YRF50 only at a big screen near you on 21st April 2023.”

‘Tiger 3’ is the third installment in the ‘Tiger’ franchise directed by Maneesh Sharma. It also stars Katrina Kaif.

The first installment ‘Ek Tha Tiger directed by Kabir Khan released in 2012. The second ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ was released in 2017 and was directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.

Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s flamboyant first look unveiled by Kiccha Sudeep

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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s flamboyant first look unveiled by Kiccha Sudeep

Kannada star Kiccha Sudeep, earlier on Friday, launched the first look poster featuring actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar from Telugu’s upcoming movie ‘HANU-MAN’.

Varalxmi, who is all dolled up in a South Indian bridal attire, looks flamboyant. What appears like a high-octane action sequence, has the bride participate in a fight, in her bridal attire itself.

With a bunch of coconuts in her hands, ‘Anjamma’ (her role in HANU-MAN) has a fierce expression on her face and appears like she is ready to charge on her opponents.

‘HANU-MAN’ is Prasanth Varma’s directorial, starring Teja Sajja in the lead role. The much-anticipated upcoming movie is currently in the last leg of shooting and post-production works are also happening simultaneously.’HANU-MAN’ is expected to be high on VFX and this magnum opus, like every other superhero film, will have unbelievable stunt sequences, as per the makers.

Amritha Aiyer is playing the female lead, while popular production house Primeshow Entertainment is producing the movie on a grand scale and big stars and top-grade technicians are associated.

K Niranjan Reddy is producing the movie, while Smt Chaitanya presenting it. Asrin Reddy is the executive producer, Venkat Kumar Jetty is the Line Producer while Kushal Reddy is the associate producer.

Dasaradhi Shivendra is in charge of the Cinematography department, while four young and talented composers- Anudeep Dev, Hari Gowra, Jay Krish, and Krishna Saurabh are providing soundtracks for the film.

Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov talks from war frontline

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Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov talks from war frontline

Ukrainian director Oleg Sentsov (aRhino’) has issued a powerful statement from the frontlines of the Russia-Ukraine war.

According to Variety, the statement read: “In 2014, I was unlawfully imprisoned in Russia and sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment for fighting against Putin regime and annexation of Crimea. Back then, the whole film industry stood up to support me. And I am immensely grateful for it. Now I’m asking you to support my country,” Sentsov said.

“Exactly two weeks ago, my movie, which I shot after I was out, was released in Ukraine. For a week now, I have been standing in the trenches as a participant of the territorial defence of Kiev, which is a part of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Life has changed in an instant with the fall of the first bomb on the territory of Ukraine. Everything we knew about Hitler’s invasion has now become real again.”

“My motherland is mercilessly shelled from the land, sea, and air. Russian bombs are falling on Ukrainian children. Millions are sitting in bomb shelters. Millions are suffering from cold and lacking food. My country is being ruined, but our spirit is strong. We are going to fight until our victory.”

“For this, we need your support. The support of intellectuals and artists who oppose Putin’s bloody regime. People who value human life more than anything. I request your support for the boycott of Russian cinematography in all dimensions, including film cooperation: co-production, distribution, and festivals, as requested by the Ukrainian Film Academy. Please sign the petition!”

“Stand with Ukraine! We will stop Putin together!” the statement said.

Sentsov has also shared a video shot earlier this week, the location of which cannot be revealed for security reasons.

Sunny Leone: I’m emotionally attached to ‘Anamika’

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Sunny Leone: I’m emotionally attached to ‘Anamika’

Actress and TV host Sunny Leone, who is coming up with her new web series ‘Anamika’ directed by Vikram Bhatt, says that the show presents “Sunny Leone 2.0” to the audience.

Even though she made her debut in Bollywood with the film ‘Jism 2’ and went on to appear in films like ‘Ek Paheli Leela’, ‘Mastizaade’, ‘One Night Stand’ according to Sunny, the new web series has given her the chance to prove her acting skill as well as tapping into her favorite genre of action-drama.

In conversation with an interview, Sunny shared, “This is a very special show for me and I am really emotionally attached to ‘Anamika’. As an audience, I love watching action-drama shows and this web series has given me a chance to do both. Even though personally I am not like Anamika at all, doing those action sequences was quite exciting. This show is like the 2.0 version of myself.”

While most of the time her screen presence and glamour has been celebrated, even in those TV shows that she has hosted including ‘MTV Splitsvilla’, working on a web series like ‘Anamika’ was a very different experience.

“One of the reasons why I got so excited about the show was Vikram sir. I am not a trained actress but Vikram sir has really nurtured me as an actress. Anamika is a character that sir has visualized and from body language, expression to how to create a character from script to screen, sir has taught me everything. Earlier I was little trained in action but during the workshop for this show, I learned how to imbibe things into my body language,” said Sunny.

She further added, “The fighting was the combination of different martial art forms, as well as street fights, karate, etc. How to mix these forms to build the body language of a character was a huge learning for me.”

The show ‘Anamika’, also featuring – Samir Soni, Sonnalli Seygall, Rahul Dev, Shehzad Shaikh, Ayaz Khan – releases on MX Player on March 10.

Actor Arav releases pics of toned body; wins admiration of netizens

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Actor Arav releases pics of toned body; wins admiration of netizens

‘Bigg Boss Tamil’ title winner and actor Arav Nafeez, who is working on a series of films, has now released pictures of his stunning physical transformation.

The pictures are fast going viral, with several people appreciating the actor for his hard work and dedication.

Taking to Instagram, Arav, who posted a series of pictures of his well-toned body, said,”It has always been a dream to do a physical transformation. Just like everyone, Covid hit me too badly.

“But then, I wanted to rise back stronger. That’s when I decided, I need to transform not just physically but also mentally. Here is the result of my six months of sheer hardwork and dedication. Thanks to my mentor doctor Rahul and my family for all the support.”

Arav, who was a model, shot to the limelight after he won the title of the first season of Bigg Boss Tamil. The win facilitated a way for him to get into films and he turned an actor with the Tamil film ‘Market Raja MBBS’.

Anupama film teaser: Do not believe in the brain or eyes but in the ‘Butterfly’

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Anupama film teaser: Do not believe in the brain or eyes but in the ‘Butterfly’

The makers of the hit movie ‘Mantra’, have come up with another thrilling concept titled ‘Butterfly’. The teaser released by the makers, promises a rollercoaster ride of emotions in the Anupama Parameswaran-starrer.

Earlier on Thursday, the makers of Anupama Parameswaran’s upcoming movie ‘Butterfly’, unveiled a nail-biting, no-dialogue teaser.

“Don’t Believe your brain. Don’t Believe your eyes. Then..What to Believe? Butterfly”, Anupama wrote, as she shared the teaser on her social media profiles.

The teaser barely shifts the locations. Anupama Parameswaran is seen with her two kids at the start, but going forward, they are gone, which makes her search for them desperately. With nothing, much revealed, the ‘Butterfly’ teaser manages to grab the eyeballs.

Anupama Parameswaran, Nihal Kodhaty, Bhumika Chawla, and others in the lead roles, ‘Butterfly is produced by Ravi Prakash Bodapati, Prasad Tiruvalluri, and Pradeep Nallimelli.

The story, screenplay, and direction by Ghanta Satish Babu, ‘Butterfly’ is bankrolled under the banner Gen’nexT Movies.

‘Pushpa’ director Sukumar turns narrator for Sharwanand, Rashmika movie

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‘Pushpa’ director Sukumar turns narrator for Sharwanand, Rashmika movie

‘Pushpa’ director Sukumar has turned the narrator for the upcoming movie ‘Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu’ starring Sharwanand and Rashmika Mandanna as the lead pair.

Sukumar’s voice-over for the movie has become one of the interesting aspects for the moviegoers, as the movie will hit the screens on Friday.

Sharwanand, who has a strong appeal among the family audience, seems to be quite confident of the movie’s success, as it is expected to touch multiple entertaining aspects.

Sharwanand is seen in the role of a desperate unmarried person, who wants to get married, but the ladies in his house make it difficult to give it a nod, even after multiple bridal glances.

On the other hand, Rashmika Mandanna plays a woman who is strong-willed. On meeting Sharwanand, she rejects him, pointing at his flaws, which is shown in a witty narrative.

The movie has a runtime of 141 minutes including ads and end credits. This is a crisp duration for a family entertainer like ‘Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu’.

‘Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu’ is directed by Kishore Tirumala of ‘Nenu Shailaja’ fame, while it is produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner.

Release date of Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Vikram’ to be announced on March 14

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Release date of Kamal Haasan-starrer ‘Vikram’ to be announced on March 14

The release date of director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s much-awaited action entertainer ‘Vikram’, featuring Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil in the lead, will be officially announced on March 14.

Produced by Kamal Haasan and R. Mahendran, the film, which has three powerhouse performers and a star-studded crew working on it for the last 9 months, has triggered huge expectations.

The film’s principal shooting began in August 2021 despite lockdown restrictions and a new variant that threatened to derail the shoot. The crew worked tirelessly following all necessary protocols and finally managed to complete the film’s shooting on Wednesday.

Now, with the film’s shooting having been completed, Raajkamal Films International, the production house producing this film, has said that the release date of the film will be announced on March 14.

Barring the leads, the film also stars Narain, Chemban Vinod, Kalidas Jayaram, and Gayathrie in pivotal roles and is one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year.

Nani-starrer ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ Hindi remake on cards

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Nani-starrer ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ Hindi remake on cards

Nani and Sai Pallavi- starrer ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ had hit the screens in December, gaining attention from all quarters. Now, as the Hindi remake of this movie is on cards, top Bollywood actors are being named for the same.

If the reports are to be believed, ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ is to be remade in Hindi soon.

Apparently, a top production house is close to acquiring the Hindi remake rights of Rahul Sankrityan’s directorial- ‘Shyam Singha Roy’.

With a plan to materialize the remake, the production house has been busily working on it.

Shahid Kapoor and Ajay Devgan are being considered for the Hindi remake of ‘Shyam Singha Roy’, while there is no update on the female leads.

Well, an official announcement is awaited though.

‘Shyam Singha Roy’ is a story based on time travel, in which Nani is seen in a dual role, while Sai Pallavi has played a devadasi.

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