Father-son duo Akhil-Nagarjuna set to storm the screen

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Father-son duo Akhil-Nagarjuna set to storm the screen

Akhil Akkineni is currently enjoying his success, as his recently released romantic comedy ‘Most Eligible Bachelor’ has become quite a big hit. The young and promising actor is all set to share the screen alongside his father Akkineni Nagarjuna in their upcoming thriller.

‘Garuda Vega’ director Praveen Sattaru is helming Nagarjuna’s upcoming movie ‘The Ghost’. There are reports that the makers of ‘The Ghost’ are keen to rope in ‘Hello’ actor Akhil for an important role, to share the screen with his father. An official confirmation regarding the same would be out anytime soon.

Bollywood actress Gul Panag is on board to play the female lead alongside Nagarjuna in ‘The Ghost’, while Anikha Surendran might be chosen to play the love interest for Akhil, who is to join the team soon. ‘The Ghost’ is a joint production venture of Narayan Das Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao.

On the other hand, Nagarjuna’s movie under Chaitanya Krishna’s direction, which is titled ‘Bangarraju’ is to feature his other son Naga Chaitanya alongside Nagarjuna. So, both ‘Bangarraju’, and ‘The Ghost’ have created much hype, as both movies feature Nagarjuna with his sons.

‘Babloo Bachelor’: Amusing, but only with bits of hilarity:Review

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‘Babloo Bachelor’: Amusing, but only with bits of hilarity:Review

Film: Babloo Bachelor (running in theatres)

Duration: 135 minutes

Director: Agnidev Chatterjee

Cast: Sharman Joshi, Pooja Chopra, Tejashri Pradhan, Aakash Dabhade, Rajesh Sharma, Neeraj Khetripal, Sumeet Gulati, Asrani, Beena Bhat and Raju Kher.

‘Babloo Bachelor’ is a simple romantic drama with a hackneyed premise. Nevertheless, it is executed with earnestness. Set in Lucknow, ‘Babloo Bachelor’ is the story of Ranvijay aka Babloo, a zamindar’s son who basks in his father’s glory. A simpleton and a writer of sorts, Babloo in his endeavour to find “the perfect bride” has rejected many proposals.

Very soon, the best matchmaker of Lucknow, Premanand Tiwari (Asrani), is roped in to find a perfect match for Babloo, who by now is tainted as the eternal bachelor.

At 35 and under duress, Babloo is introduced to Avantika (Pooja Chopra), an ambitious young woman who confesses to him that she had five boyfriends in the past. Babloo agrees to marry her, despite her confession, after being convinced by his best friend Chotu (Aakash Dabhade) that having affairs is a norm in modern times.

It does not take long for Babloo to fall head-over-heels with Avantika. But a few days before the wedding, Avantika confesses to him that she is not interested in settling down with an unambitious man and requests him to call off the wedding.

Once again, the heartbroken Babloo finds himself asserting that he is jinxed to remain a bachelor all his life. A few months later, at his cousin’s wedding, he chances upon Swati (Tejashri Pradhan), an aspiring actress who takes advantage of Babloo’s naivety and forces him to marry her. How she does not allow him to consummate the marriage forms the crux of the tale.

Director Agnidev Chatterjee’s oeuvre seems to be mounted on an outdated and perfunctory script packed with high-handed dialogues mouthed by Babloo’s dad (Rajesh Sharma) and frivolous ones by Chotu and Babloo’s uncle (Manoj Joshi).

Treated in a lighter vein, the plot, though focused, lacks the seriousness to connect emotionally. The comic scenes appear to be amateurishly handled and the resultant humour appears trite and forced.

On the performance front, the actors delivers their part with sincerity. Sharman Joshi, as the middle-aged, dejected Babloo, fits the bill perfectly. He brings a comedic heart to the character, who seems to prefer staying in his comfort zone.

He displays a subdued nervousness, which is in contrast to selfish and mean streaks of the characters played by Pooja Chopra and Tejashri Pradhan’s selfish and mean streak. Pooja and Tejashri deliver their parts competently, but their scenes with Sharman lack chemistry on-screen.

Aakash Dabhade and Sumeet Gulati (who plays his cousin) are over-the-top, loud and stereotyped in their roles, but they are relatable. Given Asrani’s talent, in a minuscule part, he is short-changed by the script.

The songs, despite being loud, are melodious and well-picturised, considering the film’s moderate production values. The numbers ‘Kasam’, ‘Aye Meri Zindagi’, ‘Jiya Nahin Lagta’, ‘Banna Banni’, ‘Jealous’ and ‘Tum Ho’ mesh seamlessly into the narrative, bringing relief to the staid storytelling.

Overall, ‘Babloo Bachelor’ is a mildly funny but sweet film that will make you smile.

Bengali thriller ‘F.I.R. No. 339/07/06’ set to release on OTT

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Bengali thriller ‘F.I.R. No. 339/07/06’ set to release on OTT

Bengali film ‘F.I.R. No. 339/07/06’ starring Bonny Sengupta, Ankush Hazra, Falaque Rashid Roy and Ritabhari Chakraborty is digitally releasing on Friday after a theatrical stint.

After a theatrical release on October 10, the Joydeep Mukherjee directorial ‘F.I.R. No. 339/07/06’ is now available on ZEE5.

Mukherjee said: “The film reflects a society where a situation may not always be black and white.”

It is a story about Raghunathpur, a small village in Birbhum, which is run by two powerful men from two rival political families. Things come to a sudden stupendous halt when key members of Mishra and Samaddar’s gangs are found dead one after the other, under mysterious circumstances. This naturally propels the rivalry between Mishra and Samaddar to an altogether different point, as they suspect the other party to be behind it and a police investigation begins to uncover the truth and the murderers.

Actor Bonny Sengupta added: “‘F.I.R. No. 339/07/06’ is a great film with an engaging plot. It was a treat to play this character which was challenging and gratifying in equal parts.”

Speaking about the world digital premiere, Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India, shared: “‘F.I.R. No. 339/07/06’ is a striking edge-of-the-seat thriller which will keep you glued to the screen from start to end and we are happy to bring this experience to your home”.

Pawan, Rana aim to recreate ‘Gopala Gopala’ magic in ‘Bheemla Nayak’

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Pawan, Rana aim to recreate ‘Gopala Gopala’ magic in ‘Bheemla Nayak’

Despite being a remake, Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati-starrer ‘Bheemla Nayak’ has managed to top the list of the most-anticipated Telugu movies. Pawan Kalyan and Rana Daggubati’s collaboration is one reason behind the hype around this movie.

The makers of ‘Bheemla Nayak’ released a picture from the sets from where Rana and Pawan Kalyan are shooting for a short schedule. The picture features Rana Daggubati and Pawan Kalyan, who are seen chilling together on the sets in the middle of the shots.

Though the picture looked like a casual pose from the sets, the stars seem to be recreating the ‘Gopala Gopala’ movie poster. ‘Gopala Gopala’ is a movie in which Pawan Kalyan and Rana’s uncle Venkatesh Dagguabti had acted together, and created much hype at that point.

A poster featuring Pawan and Venkatesh had created a magical hype at that point in time. Now that Rana and Pawan are to share the screen together, they seem to have worked on re-creating ‘Gopala Gopala’s most hyped pose.

‘Bheemla Nayak’ is all set to get a formal wrap soon, so as to enter into the post-production phase, so the team is working hard, to wind up the talkie part soon. ‘Bheemla Nayak’ is the official remake of the Malayalam movie ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’.

‘Bheemla Nayak’ is directed by Sagar K. Chandra, while S.S. Thaman is the music composer. Bankrolled under Sithara Entertainments, the movie stars Nithya Menen as the female lead opposite Pawan Kalyan.

Deepika: Being an athlete played a big role in shaping my personality

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Deepika: Being an athlete played a big role in shaping my personality

Deepika Padukone pridefully announces to the world her recent association with the 3-stripes family. She exultantly feels that this alliance helps her connect back with the athlete and fitness enthusiast in her.

Adidas joined forces with the global star as her modern and fierce feminist spirit, grit, resilience and active lifestyle choices resonates closely with the brand’s core message – ‘Impossible is Nothing’.

This high-watt partnership between the icon and iconic aims to break down barriers, set new standards, explore limitless possibilities, and empower women all across the globe, both physically and emotionally.

Sports has always been an integral part of Padukone’s life, who took to social media to share, “Being an athlete and playing sport has played a tremendous role in shaping my personality and helping me become the person I am today. It has taught me values that no other life experience could have.

“Today, fitness, both physical and emotional, are an integral part of my lifestyle. I am absolutely honoured and delighted to be partnering with one of the world’s most iconic brands – Adidas,” she added.

With this, Padukone joins the league of exemplary women athletes and personalities from around the globe, who have always made an effort to voice women’s hopes, aspirations and passions, backing their free spirit and rebellious streak. For Adidas, Deepika made the most fitting choice because she embodies vitality, resilience, and compassion. Besides, the brand admired her zeal and positive energy, which anchored her during her incredulously transformational personal journey. It makes her one of the most accessible and relatable icons across the globe, sharing how inner strength and fitness helped her to cope with life’s tough moments.

Expressing her excitement over this recent partnership, she commented on her Instagram post, “When I was planning my wedding about three years ago, we kept it a secret for a while. Even that wasn’t as difficult as keeping this announcement a secret! Now, I feel relieved that this news is finally out!”

Taking forward the brand’s message, Padukone’s presence takes it forward, which is strongly focused on democratising and diversifying sports for women through inspiring personalities. With these shared values, the star-brand duo is set to create a synergy that inspires both current and future generations to follow their passion uninhibitedly.

“As a global youth icon and someone who champions mental well-being and personal betterment, Deepika fits in beautifully with the brand’s ambition of creating positive change through sports and movement. We are thrilled to have Deepika join the Adidas family and together, we hope to inspire more women to see and realise their possibilities,” said Sunil Gupta, Senior Director, Brand Adidas, India.

Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer ‘Anek’ to release on March 31, 2022

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Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer ‘Anek’ to release on March 31, 2022

Actor Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer ‘Anek’, directed by Anubhav Sinha, has been locked for March 31, 2022 release.

Ayushmann said: “It’s only once in a while that an actor comes across a story that makes him jump out of his comfort zone. While I have always backed novel stories, ‘Anek’ pushed me to perform with a renewed zest. It’s the kind of script that drives a person to give it your all. I am so proud that we’ve made a film like this and even more fortunate that I got the chance to headline it.”

Ayushmann said that ‘Anek’ is the kind of new age cinema that he believes in.

He added: “I am thankful to Anubhav Sir for choosing me to tell this special story and Bhushan Sir to be the support system we needed in our journey. Seeing our passion project go out to the world is so heartening.”

The film is touted to be a slick spy thriller, set against the geo-political backdrop of Northeast India.

Talking about the release date, Sinha said: “It was a challenging film to write and a difficult one to make. We shot it in rough terrain but what makes it special is that the takeaway was so gratifying. It was a delight to work with Ayushmann again who with his depiction of Joshua breathed life into the story.

‘Anek’ is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks.

Producer Bhushan Kumar added: “It takes a true visionary to make a film like ‘Anek’. It’s a project I am incredibly proud to be a part of. Filmmaking is truly a celebration of diverse, spirited voices and I am glad we found a story like Anek to tell which will set a new benchmark.”

Talking about Ayushmann, Bhushan Kumar added: “Ayushmann is the ideal choice to play the lead because of his unmatched acting calibre. With a National Award under his belt, he has also proved to be an immensely bankable star and we are thrilled that he is part of an ambitious project like ‘Anek’.”

Tamannaah among top 10 most influential social media stars in south

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Tamannaah among top 10 most influential social media stars in south

Tamannah Bhatia is one of the most famous actresses of the South. With her alluring personality and mesmerising presence, Tamannah has gained a vast section of fandom. Her social media profiles indicate the kind of followers the actress has gained over the years.

In a recent survey by Forbes India, Tamannah stands in the tenth position in the list of the most influential social media stars (South India). Forbes India has released the results of their recent survey, by calculating the Instagram influence using various metrics. They released the list of Top 30 Most Influential South Actors on Social Media.

Tamannah, who topped as the tenth most influential social media star, expressed her happiness over achieving the feat. The actress also shares the credit with her fans and followers, who she thinks is the main reason behind her success.

Forbes India considered the Instagram activity of celebrities from Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries over the most recent 25 posts. The influence is represented through Qoruz Score, using a digital tool which calculates the score based on the likes, number of followers, video views, and other social media activity.

Hype builds around Varun Tej’s kickboxing flick ‘Ghani’

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Hype builds around Varun Tej’s kickboxing flick ‘Ghani’

Varun Tej, who has starred in hit movies like ‘Fidaa’, ‘F2’, and ‘Tholi Prema’, is all set to appear in sports drama ‘Ghani’. Touted as a movie revolving around kickboxing, ‘Ghani’ is expected to grab much attention.

The makers of ‘Ghani’ have planned it big for the climax which would stand as one of the intense action sequences from the movie. Also, it has been reported that ‘Ghani’ is nearing its completion, with only a few sequences of the talkie part to be shot, along with a song shoot.

Slated for release on December 3, the makers are planning to kickstart the promotions once the movie comes into the post-production phase. Varun Tej has undergone a drastic physical transformation for the movie which has increased the hype. Saiee Manjrekar is to appear as Varun Tej’s love interest.

‘Ghani’ is written and directed by Kiran Korrapati. The movie is bankrolled by Sidhu Mudda and Allu Bobby under Renaissance Pictures and Allu Bobby Company banners. S.S. Thaman, who is the music composer for this upcoming sports drama, has announced that the first single from ‘Ghani’ would be out soon.

“High Octane Music and #Firstsingle from #GhaniMusic coming ur wayyyyy !! #Ghani”, Thaman tweeted, amplifying the hype around the movie.

Manchu Mohan Babu may host talk show or web series

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Manchu Mohan Babu may host talk show or web series

Veteran Telugu star Manchu Mohan Babu may be roped in to host a talk show or web series on the Aha streaming service.

The production department of Aha, the only Telugu OTT platform, is planning to feature Mohan Babu for an upcoming venture. However, there is no information on whether the producers are planning for a talk show or a web series.

The ‘Pedarayudu’ actor has appeared in over Telugu 500 movies with his next film ‘Son of India’ under production.

Now, Mohan Babu is apparently readying to play an important role in one of the upcoming web series, produced by Aha. If the news is true, this project would mark Mohan Babu’s debut on the OTT platform.

Mohan Babu’s daughter Lakshmi Prasanna Manchu appeared as the host of a food show ‘Aha Bhojanambu’ which was streamed on Aha. So, there is talk that the actress suggested that her father be roped in to appear in any of their upcoming entertainment programmes.

Another senior Telugu actor Bala Krishna Nandamuri is all set to host a celebrity talk show titled ‘Unstoppable’. Aha has managed to bring the ‘Akhanda’ star on board for the talk show which kickstarted a few days ago.

Pawan Kalyan to restart shooting for epic drama ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’

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Pawan Kalyan to restart shooting for epic drama ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’

Actor-turned-politician Pawan Kalyan, who recently made a re-entry into the movies after a long gap, had given a hit with ‘Vakeel Saab’. With a couple of upcoming movie ventures in the pipeline, he has an interesting slate lined up.

Pawan Kalyan’s upcoming epic drama under Krish’s direction is titled ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’. Niddhi Aggerwal is his female lead, and Pawan plays a warrior in this most-awaited upcoming movie. The last schedule of ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ was halted up abruptly, as the ‘Vakeel Saab’ actor had tested positive for Covid-19.

Later, the actor had to arrange shooting for another movie ‘Bheemla Nayak’, which is slated for release in the coming months. Pawan Kalyan is to now restart shooting for ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ soon. With only half of the talkie part completed, the makers have arranged for a fresh schedule.

Pawan Kalyan is to join the sets of ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ from October 25. It is reported that Pawan will be seen in a high-octane fight sequence, which is touted to be one of the most important sequences for the movie. Another important update is that Bollywood stars Arjun Rampal and Jacqueline Fernandez are to appear in important roles in the movie as well.

Noted producer A.M. Rathnam, who bankrolled Pawan’s ‘Khushi’ in the past, is presenting the movie, under A. Dayakara Rao’s production.

The epic drama is slated for release on April 29, 2022, as of now. It is reported that the makers are eyeing to wrap up the shoot as soon as possible, so as to release it on the announced date.

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