‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa’ to release on Jan 14 on OTT

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‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa’ to release on Jan 14 on OTT

Tamil anthology ‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa’ will release on Prime Video on January 14, 2022, its makers announced on Thursday.

‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa’ is the second instalment of the Tamil anthology ‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai’, which was received quite well.

The new five-episode series will feature stories of hope, determination, and personal discovery, as told through the unique perspectives of five different directors.

Reflecting on the second lockdown of the COVID pandemic that shook India, the anthology is focused on a message of hope and love amidst despair.

The second instalment of the Tamil anthology will feature director Balaji Mohan’s ‘Mugakavasa Mutham’, featuring actors Gouri Kishan and TeeJay Arunasalam, director Halitha Shameem’s ‘Loners’, featuring actors Lijomol Jose and Arjun Das, director Madhumita’s ‘Mouname Paarvayaai’, featuring actress Nadiya Moidu and actor Joju George, director Richard Anthony’s ‘Nizhal Tharum Idham’,featuring Aishwarya Lekshmi and Nirmal Pillai and Surya Krishna’s ‘The Mask’, featuring Sananth and Dhilip Subbarayan.

Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video India, remarked, “The overwhelming response that we received to our first anthology encouraged us to continue creating narratives of resilience, hope, love, and above all, showcase how humanity came together to battle the crisis. We are happy to present ‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa’, featuring independent, cinematic voices from the Tamil industry, and are confident that the series will infuse viewers with hope and faith as we step foot in the new year.”

Vaani Kapoor: Being a part of ‘Shamshera’ was nothing short of a dream team

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Vaani Kapoor: Being a part of ‘Shamshera’ was nothing short of a dream team

Actress Vaani Kapoor is happy how 2021 shaped up for her and is now looking forward to the New Year as her next movie ‘Shamshera’ is set to hit the screens.

She says being part of the upcoming film was no shot of a dream team.

Talking about 2021, Vaani said: “It’s been a wonderful year for me as an artiste. ‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’ gave me the love and appreciation of audience which has just elated my heart. And what a great high to finish 2021 on.”

“I am truly looking forward to my journey ahead in this world of cinema that I now call home.”

Vaani will be seen next opposite Ranbir Kapoor in YRF’s ‘Shamshera’ that is set to release on March 18, 2022.

She said: “With ‘Shamshera’ set to release, I am very excited to bring another side of my acting forward for the audiences. Being a part of ‘Shamshera’ was no short of a dream team too. Working with a director like Karan Malhotra was just so great as an actor, I learnt so much from him.

Vaani also heaped praise on her co-star Ranbir Kapoor.

“Ranbir Kapoor my co-star, it was just beautiful working with an actor of his calibre. Working with YRF after a couple of movies also makes it even more special.”

Vaani added: “I cannot wait for people to watch ‘Shamshera’ and hopefully appreciate the work we have put forth as a team.”

Allu Arjun, Sukumar set record straight on ‘shelved’ nude scene in ‘Pushpa’

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Allu Arjun, Sukumar set record straight on ‘shelved’ nude scene in ‘Pushpa’

In what could be termed as an anti-climax, Allu Arjun, star of ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ made it amply clear that the supposed nude confrontation scene between the protagonist and antagonist in the movie’s climax was never there in the first place.

“It was never on the cards,” Allu Arjun told in interview in very unambiguous terms.

The issue has its roots in a media interaction where the movie’s director Sukumar had been quoted as stating that the climax scene of ‘Pushpa’ was originally envisaged as a face-off between actors Allu Arjun and Fahad Faasil, in the nude.

But wary of the Telugu audience’s sensitivities, the makers had apparently backed off. Speaking to IANS, Sukumar acknowledged that he had indeed made a statement on those lines. But in hindsight, it appears to have been a classic case of ‘lost in translation’.

Speaking to IANS, Sukumar said he had actually meant to explain the creative origins of the scene in which emotions are supposed to be strung high and nerves on edge.

“It was something that dropped out in a moment of enthusiasm as a first thought. When giving so many interviews, sometimes something like this rolls out unintentionally. What I wanted to say about the naked emotions at play was about the creative origins behind the scene. I tried to explain that but it came out differently,” he told IANS.

“Everyone is trolling me.” he ended with a rueful smile on his face.

Meanwhile, Allu Arjun made it amply clear about his stance on acting out such a scene if the director is okay canning it.

“No, no. We’re all commercial films actors. We want people to come and enjoy the film. I do mass films. I’m a mass hero,” he laughed and said in response to the question.

‘Pushpa: The Rise’ released on December 17, to Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi audiences. The film stars Allu Arjun, with Rashmika Mandanna, Fahadh Faasil, and Dhananjay essaying important roles.

The film directed by Sukumar revolves around red sandalwood smuggling activities in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh. The movie has successfully garnered audiences in most of the markets it was screened in.

Anasuya Bharadwaj impresses in first look from Malayalam debut ‘Bheeshma Parvam’

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Anasuya Bharadwaj impresses in first look from Malayalam debut ‘Bheeshma Parvam’

Telugu actress Anasuya Bharadwaj, who is known for her TV anchoring as well as movies, is all set to make her Malayalam debut alongside superstar Mammotty.

A poster showing the ‘Rangasthalam’ actress has been unveiled by the makers of the Malayalam movie ‘Bheeshma Parvam’.

The first look poster features Anasuya in the role of Alice, a middle-aged woman. The deglam look of the ‘Kshanam’ actress has impressed all, creating much anticipation around the role she plays in ‘Bheeshma Parvam’.

The excited actress took to her Twitter to express her joy over her maiden Malayalam project. “Meet Alice. Thank you @neerad_amal Sir @mammukka Sir for allowing me to be your Alice.. Couldn’t dream of a better debut in Malayalam Cinema #BheeshmaParvam”, Anasuya’s tweet reads.

Anasuya is to carry much significance to the story in the movie ‘Bheeshma Parvam’, which stars Mammootty in the lead.

‘Bheeshma Parvam’ is directed by Amal Neerad, and the shooting of the movie is currently underway. It is slated for release in theatres on February 24, 2022.

Actress Nadia, Veena Nandakumar, Dileesh Pothan, and others are to appear in crucial roles in ‘Bheeshma Parvam’.

Puneett Chouksey is open to dating someone from the entertainment industry

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Puneett Chouksey is open to dating someone from the entertainment industry

Actor Puneett Chouksey, who essays the role of Ansh Oberoi in ‘Sirf Tum’, has revealed that in real life he is open to dating someone.

He says: “I had my breakup before the lockdown. And I was single all this while but now I’m open for a relationship or to date someone. I’m looking for someone special and compatible. I’m always taken away by a girl who is genuine, generous, beautiful inside out and a good human being.”

Puneett who earlier has featured in shows like ‘Sadda Haq’, ‘Laal Ishq’, ‘Shakti’ and ‘Naagin 3’ says he won’t mind dating someone from the entertainment industry.

“I’m not making any limitations on myself but want to move on with the flow. I’m open to getting into a relationship with someone who is part of my profession or is from the entertainment industry as she will understand my work and routine more properly.”

Allu Arjun’s emotional speech at ‘Pushpa’ event: ‘I would be nothing without Sukumar’

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Allu Arjun’s emotional speech at ‘Pushpa’ event: ‘I would be nothing without Sukumar’

Telugu star Allu Arjun, who is buoyed by the success of ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, broke down in tears at a post-release event as he expressed gratitude to the film’s director Sukumar.

As the ‘Ala Vaikuntapuramlo’ actor described his early career, he said that Sukumar’s directorial ‘Arya’ marked a turning point in his filmography.

“I am nothing without ‘Arya’. I am no one without Sukumar,” Allu Arjun said repeatedly, as he turned emotional during his speech at the event.

As he discussed how his career as a movie actor began, Allu Arjun recalled buying his first car.

“After ‘Arya’, I had purchased my first car, which cost me close to Rs 85 lakh. I sat in the driver’s seat and started thinking about those who supported me in achieving my dream,” he said.

Allu Arjun broke down into tears, as he continued, “The first person who came into my mind is Sukumar. Sukku!! I am nothing without you. I am no one without ‘Arya’. I did not want to become emotional. But, cannot help.”

In the course of Allu Arjun’s speech, director Sukumar was also seen getting emotional. Sukumar also broke down as his Devi Sri Prasad tried to comfort him.

Allu Arjun and Sukumar have collaborated for three hit movies – ‘Arya’, ‘Arya 2’, and ‘Pushpa’.

‘Pushpa: The Rise’ was released a few ago, performing well at the box-office.

Andhra forms committee to review cinema ticket prices

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Andhra forms committee to review cinema ticket prices

Amid the ongoing row in Andhra Pradesh over ticket prices in cinema theatres, the state government on Tuesday formed a committee to look into the issue.

After a meeting with film distributors, Cinematography Minister Perni Nani announced that the committee will take a decision on categorisation of theatres and suggest the ticket prices to the government.

The minister said the panel was formed to resolve the issue and assured that the government will carefully consider its recommendations.

He said distributors and their associations brought their problems to the government’s notice and have demanded a hike in ticket prices. The government has also received similar requests from other sections of the film industry. “All these requests are under our consideration. We will take appropriate decision after receiving the report of the committee,” he said.

Stating that the committee has been formed on the advice of the High Court, he clarified that the government is not adopting any delaying tactics by constituting the committee. He claimed the government’s intention was to ensure that the entertainment is accessible to common man at an affordable rate.

The minister denied that the government is targeting theatre managements and said the action was being taken only against those who are running theatres without permissions or in violation of rules. He said action was taken against 130 theatres. He denied that this has anything to do with the Government Order (GO) 35.

Under this GO the government had slashed the ticket prices. The High Court on December 14 suspended the GO but the government went for an appeal against the order. The court subsequently ruled that theater owners can apply to the government for revising the ticket prices.

The minister took exception to actor Nani comparing cinema ticket prices in the state with prices in kirana shops. He hoped that the next time the actor will make a statement with some responsibility.

He also questioned the right of actor Siddharth to comment on ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh. “He may have made some comment about Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin. He lives in Chennai, pays taxes there so how is he concerned with the ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh,” he asked.

Actress Amala Paul receives UAE’s Golden Visa

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Actress Amala Paul receives UAE’s Golden Visa

Actress Amala Paul, who is well known in both the Tamil and the Malayalam film industries, has received the prestigious Golden Visa offered by the UAE.

The actress took to social media on Tuesday to make the announcement.

She said, “They say go for Gold, and for gold I went! Received UAE’s Golden Visa today. Feeling absolutely fantastic. Thank you to everyone that made this happen.”

Amala Paul is the latest in a long list of film celebrities who have been granted the Golden Visa. Prior to Amala Paul, several actors including Mammootty, Mohanlal, Tovino Thomas, Parthiepan and Shah Rukh Khan have received it.

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa system, extending from five to 10 years, and is automatically renewed. It is granted to achievers from various fields, professionals, investors and those with promising abilities.

’83’ gets thumbs up from Rajinikanth, calls it ‘magnificent’

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’83’ gets thumbs up from Rajinikanth, calls it ‘magnificent’

Megastar Rajinikanth is the latest to join the list of people who have lavished praise on the recently released cricket epic ’83’, which showcases the journey of India’s triumph at the 1983 World Cup.

Rajinikanth, who took to Twitter to share his opinion about the film, said, “#83TheMovie wow what a movie… magnificent!!! Many congratulations to the producers.”

The actor also tagged director Kabir Khan, cricket icon Kapil Dev, actor Ranveer Singh and Tamil actor Jiiva, who plays cricketer Srikkanth in the film.

This apart, Rajinikanth also congratulated the entire cast and crew of the film. The movie is receiving positive feedback from both fans and critics.

Kamal Haasan’s Raajkamal Films International and Akkineni Nagarjuna’s Annapurna Studios have joined hands with Reliance Entertainment to present the film’s Tamil and Telugu versions, respectively.

Prithviraj’s production firm and Kichcha Sudeepa’s Shalini Arts have presented the film’s Malayalam and Kannada versions.

Jr NTR has the mentality of a child and the personality of a lion: Ram Charan

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Jr NTR has the mentality of a child and the personality of a lion: Ram Charan

Stating that what he loved the most about his film ‘RRR’ was the fact that he had found a brother in his co-star Jr NTR, actor Ram Charan said ‘Tarak’ had the mentality of a child and the personality of a lion.

Participating in the special pre-release event of ‘RRR’ in Chennai on Monday, Ram Charan started his speech by thanking everybody associated with the film.

He said, “I don’t know if I should call him my guru or headmaster or prinicipal or guide or my director who gave me my first hit in the industry. I thank Rajamouli sir for having made a film with the two of us together. Thank you for giving us an opportunity and for giving me a brother like Jr NTR.”

Stating that there was just a year’s difference between him and Jr NTR, Ramcharan then said that in real life though, Tarak has the mentality of a child and the personality of a lion.

“You have to be a little careful with him,” the young actor said with a laugh and admitted that he thoroughly enjoyed working with Jr NTR, also known as Tarak.

“I am thanking everyone else but I will not thank Tarak because I want to thank God for giving me a brother, a relationship. So, thank you God. If I thank him, I feel this relationship will end here. I want to keep this relationship, this movie. What I really love about this movie is my brotherhood with Tarak, which I am going to take to my grave,” the star said to the tumultous applause of fans who had gathered in large numbers at the auditorium.

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