Lakshmi Manchu tests Covid positive, asks fans for movie recos

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Lakshmi Manchu tests Covid positive, asks fans for movie recos

Popular Telugu actress Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu tested positive for Covid-19. Announcing this on social media, the ‘Pittakathalu’ actress sought recommendations on shows and movies to watch from her friends so that she can kill time during her isolation.

Manchu had been traveling to wrap up her shoot for the upcoming Malayalam movie ‘Monster’. In her post, she mentions that she had played “hide and seek” with the virus before it caught her.

Her younger brother and Telugu actor, Manchu Manoj, had earlier tested positive and isolated himself.

Urging her fans and followers to follow Covid protocols, the actress asked them to get vaccinated, and to go for booster shots if they are eligible, to reduce the risk of hospitalisation.

“They say, don’t run from your fears, attack them. Well, that didn’t turn out well for me,” Lakshmi wrote in her post.AShe said that Covid-19 had finally caught up with her after she had successfully played “hide-and-seek for two years from the ‘buchodu’ of 2020 and screaming GO CORONA GO.” ‘Buchodu’ is the Telugu word for ‘monster’.

“I did give it a fight but it had other plans,” Manchu added.A”Gonna use some kalari skills to kick Covid’s a**.” She was referring to the martial arts form Kalaripayattu.

Puneett Chouksey says he is enjoying acting and playing different roles

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Puneett Chouksey says he is enjoying acting and playing different roles

Television actor Puneett Chouksey says everything is possible in this profession and that one can live many lives in the roles they play.

He says: “Only in the acting profession is everything possible. As an artist, you can live in the role of completely different people, including robbers and bandits. And no one will punish you for that. Like I act for Ansh who is gray, but I’m not the same in my life. It’s fun to enjoy a beautiful creative journey of different roles which comes to my bag.”

Puneett is currently seen playing an antagonist in the show ‘Sirf Tum’. He was earlier seen in a gray shade in ‘Shakti Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki’. He is known for the titular role in the show ‘Naati Pinky Ki Lambi Love Story’.

He adds that acting helps an actor to explore without the stress of being judged.

“The best part is you are judged while exploring. You can also try yourself in different professions and in the role of people with different characters. On screen, you can be a stupid and funny person, and no one will think badly of you. I’m enjoying feeling the atmosphere and understanding the acting profession. Such experiences are truly fascinating and informative.”

Kubbra Sait tests Covid positive, urges people to do home tests

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Kubbra Sait tests Covid positive, urges people to do home tests

Bollywood actress Kubbra Sait, who is known for her stint on ‘Sacred Games’, has tested positive for Covid-19. She took to her Instagram story and posted a long text notifying her associates and people close to her about the diagnosis.

She wrote: “Hey beautiful peeps, first and foremost #maskup Second, I’ve tested positive with mild/asymptomatic Covid-19. If you were in contact with me, please run a home test … (so that we don’t burden the already burdened testing system).”

The actress, who was most recently seen on the Apple TV+ sci-fi show ‘Foundation’, reminded her social media followers that the country’s healthcare system is under immense strain because of the upsurge in cases.

Sait said: “I haven’t still received the results from the lab. It’s been 36 hours. Better stay indoors and take a break. You may not even realise you’re a carrier (at this stage).”

About the state of her health, she said she was doing fine and only had mild symptoms. “I’m alright. Resting and watching TV. Stay calm, consume loads of fluids, watch little TV and the phone. So in 5-7 days we can say #ByeOmicron.”

Kubbra was last seen in Apple TV+’s sci-fi show ‘Foundation’.

Actor Nithiin’s wife tests positive, celebrates b’day in isloation

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Actor Nithiin’s wife tests positive, celebrates b’day in isloation

Actor Nithiin’s wife Shalini Kandukuri has tested positive for Covid-19 and she celebrated her birthday in self-isolation at home.

Nithiin, who posted the video of his wife’s birthday ‘celebrations’, wished that she tests negative soon. The award-winning actor, last seen in Venky Atturi’s romantic comedy ‘Rang De’ with Keerthi Suresh, cut the birthday cake on his wife’s behalf, as she watched her from a distance.

He also posted a video on his social media profiles and wrote: “COVID has barriers … But LOVE has no BARRIERS … HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE LIFE 1st time ‘nuvvu negative kavalani korukuntunnanu’.” The bit in Telugu can be translated as, “For the first time I want you to be negative.” Nithiin and Shalini got married in July 2020.

Tollywood, incidentally, has been seeing a rise in the number of celebrities testing positive for Covid-19. They include well-known stars Mahesh Babu, Manchu Manoj and Manchu Lakshmi.

Aparshakti Khurrana to play lead in Atul Sabharwal’s ‘Berlin’

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Aparshakti Khurrana to play lead in Atul Sabharwal’s ‘Berlin’

Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurrana will start 2022 with Atul Sabharwal’s next film, ‘Berlin’, a gritting suspense thriller where he will star as the lead.

This will be the actor’s second outing in the genre after ‘Dokha Round D Corner’, and the film will go on floors this month and will be shot across Delhi, Agra and Bhopal, the key cities in the Hindi belt.

Aparshakti said: “I can’t wait to get on the sets for this one.

“2021 for me has been full of surprises, with starting my journey of playing the lead role on a positive note, I also got the opportunity to explore different, more serious genres – which is something I have wanted to do since day one, and who better than Atul Sabharwal could have helped me get there?”

Heaping praises on his director, Aparshakti recollects Atul’s past projects.

“I have followed Atul Sir’s work very closely and I can undoubtedly vouch for his craft, especially when it comes to storytelling in this tricky genre. I still remember how mind-blowing and ahead of its time ‘My Wife’s Murder’ was.

“Totally loved ‘Powder’ starring Pankaj Tripathi and his last work of ‘Class of 83’ shows how fine he is with his craft. He beautifully captures the nuances required for this genre and I am more than excited to have him helm this project for me,” he concluded.

‘Prince of Tollywood’ Mahesh Babu tests positive for Covid-19

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‘Prince of Tollywood’ Mahesh Babu tests positive for Covid-19

Tollywood hero Mahesh Babu has tested positive to Covid-19 on his return from his Christmas-New Year vacation overseas. The actor took to his social media on Thursday to post an update about his health condition.

In his brief social media post, Mahesh Babu tweeted: “To all my fans and well-wishers: Despite taking all the necessary precautions, I’ve tested positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms.”

The ‘Prince of Tollywood’ added: “I’ve isolated myself at home and have been following medical guidance.”

He also requested all those who had come in contact with him in the recent days to get tested. And he used the occasion to “urge everyone who has not taken their vaccination to do so immediately, as it reduces the risk of severe symptoms and hospitalisation”. In the end, he said he hoped to be back soon.

On the work front, Mahesh Babu, who’s a multiple award-winning actor and philanthropist, was last working on the post-production of his upcoming movie ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’.

‘Valimai’ release postponed until Covid situation normalises: Boney Kapoor

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‘Valimai’ release postponed until Covid situation normalises: Boney Kapoor

The makers of director H. Vinoth’s eagerly awaited action thriller ‘Valimai’, featuring actor Ajith Kumar in the lead, on Thursday announced that they were postponing the release of the film, which was originally scheduled to hit screens on January 13 for the Pongal festival.

Producer Boney Kapoor, in a post on social media, said, “Audiences and fans have always been the source of our felicity. Their unconditional support and love during the hard times, instilled vital hopes in us to face hardships, and successfully complete our dream project.

“All that we desired during every single moment was to see them cheerful and happy in the cinema halls. At the same time, the safety and well being of our audiences have always been at the forefront of all our decisions.

“Given the steep rise in Covid infections across the globe, and abiding by the regulations of the authorities, we have decided to postpone the release of our film, ‘Valimai’ until the situation normalises.

“Get vaccinated, wear a mask and stay safe. See you in the theatres very soon!”

The producer also said, “We thank our distributors in India and across the globe for standing with us at this time.”

Next single from Vignesh Shivan film will tell Rambo-Khatija love story

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Next single from Vignesh Shivan film will tell Rambo-Khatija love story

Director Vignesh Shivan said that the next single from his eagerly awaited film, ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’, would tell the love story of Rambo and Khatija, played by Vijay Sethupathi and Samantha.

As the title suggests, ‘Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal’, which features Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanathara and Samantha in the lead, revolves around two love stories.

It was only on Monday that the director released the lyric video of ‘Naan Pizhai’, a lovely, melliflous number from the film, set to tune by Anirudh.

Rendered by Ravi G. and Shashaa Tirupati, the beautifully choreographed song told the love story of Rambo, played by Vijay Sethupathi, and Kanmani, played by Nayanthara, in the film.

The song has gone on to emerge a superhit, garnering over 4.7 million views on YouTube until now.

Vignesh Shivan said, “Rambo & Khatija 🙂 The Rambo – Khatija Love story! From Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal will be the next single. Get ready for the next single!”

Lyrics of ‘Acharya’ item song irk rural medical practitioners

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Lyrics of ‘Acharya’ item song irk rural medical practitioners

The third song from Chiranjeevi’s ‘Acharya’, which was released a couple of days ago, has stirred a controversy as it has irked a section of rural medical practitioners in Telangana.

Titled ‘Saana Kashtam’, the song became an instant chartbuster, but the lyrics of the song have irked the rural medical practitioners (RMPs).

The song has a line that goes like this – ‘Ededo Nimurochani Kurrollu RMPlu avuthunnaru’. It means, “Teenage boys have started medical practice as RMP doctors just to grab the chance to touch me”, which has evoked a negative reaction from the RMPs.

It is reported that the section of RMPs has decided to approach the courts to address this issue, while they have also requested the cops to take strict action against the lyricist and director.

They have demanded the removal of the objectionable lyrics from the song in ‘Acharya’. The makers of the upcoming commercial drama ‘Acharya’ are yet to respond to the issue though.

‘Saana Kashtam’ lyrics are penned by lyricist Bhaskarabhatla, which is crooned by Revanth and Geetha Madhuri. Mani Sharma composed the music.

Directed by Koratala Siva, ‘Acharya’ features Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi as the hero, while Ram Charan plays a key role.

Ranveer Singh feels duty-bound to entertain people

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Ranveer Singh feels duty-bound to entertain people

Ranveer Singh, who was most recently seen in sports drama ’83’, considers it his duty to use his craft for entertaining people and telling stories in the most engaging way.

The actor is glad that the profession of acting allows him to explore the human being in him as well.

Ranveer says, “I am really just in the process of exploring myself as a person. To do different characters and present different films that we as people can be proud of, I feel duty-bound to entertain people.”

Reflecting up on his journey, he says, “It’s been an amazing 10 years. I have worked with the finest filmmakers who have shaped me, taught me what it means to be an artiste. I have learnt so much but I feel hungry. My hunger is insatiable, I want to do more films like ’83’ that receive this kind of unanimous love.”

The actor wishes to traverse the path of experimentation in his next decade in cinema, “I intend to continue on this path and continue to explore. I am living the dream. I wake up in disbelief everyday till date that I am an actor. I still can’t get over it and I am grateful for the opportunities. I say a prayer of gratitude everyday, I recognise and value my opportunities and got to play Kapil Dev in the definitive movie like ’83’. It blows my mind.”

Recollecting the memories of ’83’ screening, the superstar adds, “I cannot tell you how fulfilling it was to be in the screening of ’83’. You see people laughing, crying, standing up to applaud and they are feeling this emotion together in a community viewing. They have shared an experience together and that is life. Life is a shared experience and that’s what I want to continue to do.”

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