Abhishek Bachchan-starrer ‘Bob Biswas’ to release on December 3

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Abhishek Bachchan-starrer ‘Bob Biswas’ to release on December 3

Actor Abhishek Bachchan’s upcoming film ‘Bob Biswas’ is all set to premiere on December 3.

Produced by Red Chilles Entertainment and Bound script, ‘Bob Biswas’ will premiere on ZEE5. The film is directed by Diya Annapurna Ghosh is produced by Gauri Khan, Sujoy Ghosh and Gaurav Verma.

Debutant Director Diya Annapurna Ghosh said: “I have had the most fantastic experience designing ‘Bob Biswas’, a crime-drama that has a love-story in its essence. This film came to me in 2020 which was one of the most difficult times in all of our lives. I was blessed with a fabulous set of actors like Abhishek and Chitrangda amongst others who have given it their all.”

The crime-drama set against the backdrop of a love story, showcasing the dual life led by contract killer, Bob Biswas. The film which was shot in Kolkata and also stars Chitrangda Singh.

Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India shared: “We are sure that Abhishek’s unique portrayal of the character will capture people’s imagination and will stay with them”.

Filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh from Boundscript added that “this is a new ‘Bob Biswas’, he is like any of us. In life we all have various roles to play, whether as a parent, spouse or a friend and in each role we are equally responsible and accountable. This is the world of Bob, where he is trying to cope with each role as his life unfolds before him.”

He added that creating this world and Bob was super exciting and having Abhishek onboard has made the “film even cooler. I genuinely hope that the audience enjoys what they see”.

Gaurav Verma, Producer & COO Red Chillies Entertainment commented: “It’s a unique film, a character spin-off, something we have never attempted before. It was exciting to work with Diya, who has transformed into a director with a lot of promise in her very first film.”

Lakshmi Manchu on her Malayalam debut with Mohanlal in ‘Monster’

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Lakshmi Manchu on her Malayalam debut with Mohanlal in ‘Monster’

Lakshmi Manchu is all set to foray into Malayalam movies and she says “stepping into Mollywood is not the biggest news, but sharing the screen with Mohanlal is.”

Lakshmi Manchu gave an exclusive interview to an interview.

Lakshmi’s Malayalam debut is to bring her together with superstar Mohanlal in his much-anticipated ‘Monster’. Lakshmi, who is an actress and a producer, shares her excitement, as she starts shooting for the movie.

Helmed by Vyshak, ‘Monster’ is to unveil multiple layers of Lakshmi as the role demands. The ‘Gundello Godari’ actress shares how she prepped for the role.

“I had a hint of what the role is, but only got a grip on the idiosyncrasy after shooting for a couple of days. It took me a while to discover the depth and the interwoven layers of the role I have to play in ‘Monster'”, Lakshmi said.

On being quizzed about how Lakshmi manages with the language, she confidently replies that she is determined to do anything for the role she wants to play.

“I am an artistic killer. If you rope me in for a Korean movie, I will speak Korean. Though I have watched Malayalam movies all my life, I must admit that I am not familiar, which doesn’t sum up that I cannot cope up with it. I am giving my best anyways,” Lakshmi said.

Lakshmi talks about her small and big wars with her father Manchu Mohan Babu, as she narrates, “I always have these kinds of arguments with my father, where he calls me a working woman, to which I disagree. I ask him – When your sons are working too, why specifically call me a working woman when you do not mention them as working men? This argument is endless. But, my father is always supportive of the work I do”.

Lakshmi will also act in a Tamil movie which would be announced soon. The actress is currently shooting in Kochi for ‘Monster’.

Teaser of Nani’s highly anticipated ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ unveiled

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Teaser of Nani’s highly anticipated ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ unveiled

Tollywood actor Nani’s magnum opus ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ is in the limelight ever since it was announced. The makers have now unveiled an intense glimpse from the movie, which doubles the hype around the release.

The teaser opens with a mind-blowing scene where a fort is shown, full of lamps, after which the scene shifts to a boat, which is set on fire when afloat. A female voice narrates the vulnerabilities of the land, while the ones who are considered the Gods turn out to be demons.

The complexity of the teaser still portrays the pathetic lives of ‘Devadasis’, while they contemplate a hero, who would save them from the hell they are in.

‘Shyam Singha Roy’ becomes that revolutionary spark, who questions the ill practices of society. He is seen chasing off the evil people from harming the women, as he narrates a simple yet intense dialogue in Bengali. The teaser shows us glimpses of Kolkata and the indigenous.

The introduction of Sai Pallavi, as she is spotted dancing at a temple, is as intense as the teaser itself. Then, the teaser also shows another dimension called Vasu who’s in love with Krithi Shetty.

The teaser establishes a solid buzz for ‘Shyam Singha Roy’, which is slated for release on December 24. The promotions have kickstarted and the team would soon release interesting posters and videos as well.

Shahid Kapoor-starrer ‘Bull’ to release in April 2023

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Shahid Kapoor-starrer ‘Bull’ to release in April 2023

Actor Shahid Kapoor’s next film titled ‘Bull’ has been locked for a 2023 release. The film will hit the big screen on April 7, 2023.

The film directed by debutant director Aditya Nimbalkar, is set in the 1980s and is inspired by real-life events. This is the first co-production between T-Series and Guilty By Association.

Bhushan Kumar, Managing Director, T-Series said: “‘Bull’ is an ambitious project and one the biggest action movies coming out of T-Series stable, we continue to reassure audience’s long standing romance with the silver screen with this release. It is a Shahid Kapoor film tailor-made to be viewed at your nearest theatre.”

‘Bull’ is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series, is a Guilty By Association production with story by Parveez Shaikh and Aseem Arrora and directed by Aditya Nimbalkar.

Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Amar Butala and Garima Mehta, the film is slated to hit the floors in early 2022.

Amar Butala, Producer, Guilty By Association (GBA) said: “‘Bull’ marks the beginning of our association with Bhushan Kumar ji and Shahid who will be seen in a new action avatar in the film. We hope to deliver a big screen extravaganza packed with adrenaline so it truly is a Good Friday at the box-office.”

Garima Mehta, Producer, Guilty By Association (GBA) added: “‘Bull’ is inspired by the valour of our men in uniform. It is sure to enthrall and inspire all at the same time”.

Packed December for Telugu cinelovers with ‘Pushpa’, ‘Ghani’, ‘Akhanda’

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Packed December for Telugu cinelovers with ‘Pushpa’, ‘Ghani’, ‘Akhanda’

The month of December is normally not considered a reliable timeline for movie releases in Telugu.

From the traders’ point of view, most of the people around the world have their vacations planned during December, which has an impact on other entertainment sources like cinema.

But, it seems like the times have changed. With the adverse effects of the pandemic, all the shootings and movie releases have muddled up. So December becomes a month with fully packed releases in Tollywood. While pan-Indian movies like ‘Pushpa’ and ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ are gearing up for December releases, ‘Ghani’ and ‘Akhanda’ are set to see their releases as well.

‘Pushpa’ is directed by Sukumar and stars Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. The movie is based on the real-life incidents of red sandal wood smugglers in Andhra Pradesh. This crime thriller is slated for its huge release on December 17.

Nani, Sai Pallavi, Madonna Sebastian, and Krithi Shetty in the lead roles, the movie ‘Shyam Singha Roy’ has grabbed the attention of all. Billed to be an action thriller, the movie is slated for a grand release on December 24.

Titled ‘Ghani’, the sports drama is to unleash the beast mode of Varun Tej. The movie is slated for its release on December 24. There are talks going on that the release date would be pushed to December 31. But there is no official confirmation yet.

On the other hand, Balakrishna’s upcoming commercial entertainer ‘Akhanda’ is gearing up for its release on December 2. With multiple releases ahead, Tollywood is to cater entertainment with these multi-genre movies.

Tollywood big shots meet to discuss Sankranthi release clashes

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Tollywood big shots meet to discuss Sankranthi release clashes

With big-ticket movies like ‘RRR’, ‘Radhe Shyam’, and ‘Bheemla Nayak’ in the race during Sankranthi season, the traders of Tollywood are confused about a few things.

Andhra Pradesh’s ticket prices issue on one hand and the huge competition among the biggies on the other hand have become a headache for the producers, distributors, theater owners, and other movie traders.

Ram Charan and NTR-starrer ‘RRR’, Prabhas and Pooja Hegde-starrer ‘Radhe Shyam’, Pawan Kalyan, Rana Daggubati-starrer ‘Bheemla Nayak’ and one more biggie are on the list of the movies which are set to hit the screens during Sankranthi.

With all the biggies in this competition, there is no possibility of theaters being available for all the movies in the Telugu states. And, if negative talk creeps out about any of these movies after the release, the distributors will face heavy losses and will have to give away theatres. Keeping all the factors in mind, the big shots of the industry have arranged a meeting to discuss resolutions.

It is reported that there would be major changes in the release dates of the above-listed movies, along with other business-related resolutions.

Makers of Mahesh Babu’s ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ realised the risk factors earlier, and hence averted the box-office clash, postponing the movie to April 1.

Jayathirtha’s ‘Banaras’ depicts storyline weaved around ghats, streets of Varanasi

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Jayathirtha’s ‘Banaras’ depicts storyline weaved around ghats, streets of Varanasi

The poster of director Jayathirtha’s film ‘Banaras’ is out. The story of this movie revolves around the ghats and lively streets of Varanasi and also brings out the culture of this ancient city.

The Kannada filmmaker Jayathirtha talks about the movie and introduces new actors Zaid Khan and Sonal Monteiro in the lead roles.

“We are all storytellers driven by our love for cinema in all its vibrant forms. ‘Banaras’ is a film very close to our hearts. From launching new actors Zaid Khan and Sonal Monteiro to getting the gaze of the film right, we have done our best in this film showing the beauty, culture and ghats of Banaras with a thrilling storyline. I am sure the audience will love it as much as we enjoyed working for this film,” says the director known for his movies like ‘Olave Mandara’, ‘Tony’, ‘Beautiful Manasugalu’ and others.

For the actor Zaid Khan, who is making his debut in the industry with this film, is surely excited about it and says: “Entering in the world of cinema with Banaras is a dream come true, I couldn’t have asked for more. To be launched in an out and out commercial film, with the guidance of Jayathirtha sir and entire team of film Banaras, was an honour. It was absolutely an enriching experience working for this film”

The first look and motion poster launched at the Kanteerava Film Studio, Bengaluru as a tribute to late actor Puneeth Rajkumar. The film will be released in five different languages-Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The motion poster of the film ‘Banaras’ is out on the official YouTube channel of T-Series and Lahari Music.

Mike Tyson enjoys Indian food with Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Pandey

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Mike Tyson enjoys Indian food with Vijay Deverakonda, Ananya Pandey

Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda and Bollywood actress Ananya Pandey have come together for their upcoming movie ‘Liger’ which also features boxing legend Mike Tyson.

Helmed by popular filmmaker Puri Jagannadh, the team of ‘Liger’ is currently in Las Vegas shooting for the film with Mike Tyson.

Going by the latest report, ‘Liger’ team organised a special Indian lunch for Mike Tyson and his wife Kiki as they had known about his love for Indian food. The team conveys that former boxing champion Tyson binged on garlic naan, tandoori chicken, butter chicken, fish tikka masala, and goat biryani for lunch.

The ‘Liger’ team was super excited to host the lunch, as Tyson enjoyed the meal, specially asked for aloo gobi, samosa, palak paneer, and kebabs. Post lunch, all of them posed for happy pictures. Mike Tyson too was delighted with the ‘Liger’ team’s love and hospitality.

As the movie is all set to be wrapped up soon, the expectations are rife. ‘Liger’ marks Vijay Deverakonda’s Bollywood debut, while Ananya Pandey debuts in Telugu movies. Also, this is the first Indian movie in which Mike Tyson would appear in a cameo.

‘Liger’, in which Vijay Deveraakonda will be seen playing the role of a boxer, is jointly produced by Puri Jagannadh, Charmme Kaur, Karan Johar, and Apoorva Mehta.

Richa Chadha wraps up shooting for series ‘Six Suspects’

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Richa Chadha wraps up shooting for series ‘Six Suspects’

Actress Richa Chadha has wrapped up shooting for her upcoming series ‘Six Suspects’ and said that working with the likes of Pratik Gandhi, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Ashutosh Rana and Raghubir Yadav has been a wonderful journey.

Directed by the brilliant Dhulia, Richa plays an investigating officer in the series, which is a web-series adapted from Vikas Swarup’s 2016 novel ‘Six Suspects’.

Speaking about her experience, Richa said: “This character is amazing. She has a lot of dignity. She fights without being aggressive to get to the truth. She has a lot of compulsions, both at work and at home.”

She added: “Working with the likes of Pratik Gandhi, Tishoo bhai, Ashutosh Rana and Raghubir Yadav has been a wonderful journey. They’re all so good that I wonder if an understated and dignified character, like the one I play in this one will stand out. But that’s always good for the show.”

‘Six Suspects’ will be released on Disney+Hotstar.

‘Karnataka Ratna’ for Puneeth, CM Bommai announces the award

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‘Karnataka Ratna’ for Puneeth, CM Bommai announces the award

Kannada actor late Puneeth Rajkumar would be honoured with the ‘Karnataka Ratna’ award posthumously, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai announced on Tuesday.

Delivering his address at the ‘Puneeth Namana’ programme organised by Karnataka Film Chambers of Commerce to pay tributes to the star who passed away recently, Bommai said, “Puneeth would be awarded the ‘Karnataka Ratna’ posthumously.”

“Apart from this honour, my cabinet will also take decisions on getting national awards and honours for Puneeth. A memorial too would be built in the honour of Puneeth to make his name and memories immortal,” Bommai declared.

Recalling his association with Appu, as Puneeth was fondly called, the Chief Minister said, “he was close to me. He was a fountain of talent and it was evident from his childhood days itself. He has the distinction of being the only actor who got the national award as a child artist.”

“It was wonderful to watch how Puneeth as a child actor used to incarnate himself in to the character overcoming the father-son relationship while acting with his late father Dr Rajkumar,” he said.

Thanking Puneeth’s fans for the manner in which they conducted themselves after his death and during his funeral, Bommai said as the saying goes “Sharanarannu Maranadalli Nodu”, see the greatness of a man in his death, it reflected the great character and personality of Puneeth.

The country has a vast history, but there were very few who had the real great character. “Appu has made it to history as a man of such character,” the Chief Minister said.

Recalling his gesture of kissing Appu’s forehead while he paid his last respects to Puneeth before the funeral rites, which drew diverse comments, the Chief Minister clarified, “it was from my heart. I gave the kiss on behalf of 6 crore people of the state,” he said.

Bommai profusely thanked Dr Rajkumar’s family members, their fans and personnel of various departments of the government for their cooperation in enabling a smooth and dignified funeral for Puneeth.

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