Big B on ‘Project K’: Shooting in two languages ‘exciting but monitors apprehension’

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Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is currently in Hyderabad shooting for the upcoming Prabhas-starrer ‘Project K’, has talked about shooting in two languages. He says it’s exciting but monitors apprehension.

The cine-icon took to his blog, where he also talked about getting not much sleep due to a “load of work”.

He wrote: ace.. 9 hrs .. up and down a few winks .. work in consolation .. the dual-language excites but monitors apprehension and a load of work that contends and runs away.”

“The face the design the trials of its occurrence .. every time a determined decision, ‘never again’ and there we are .. at it and in huge expansion could show but against rules contractually .. give recognition .. the law is huge and great .. respect and find due cause .. final authority ..

He added: “The strain of work, at each step a revelation .. needs attention and considered concern .. a slower step an easier climb .. stand, sit about, a considerable, strangely .. was never before .. now is .. I complain far too much. I need to be brief in the brief ..”

‘Project K’ is directed by Nag Ashwin. It also stars Deepika Padukone.

It will be the first time Deepika will be sharing screen space with Prabhas on the big screen. Apart from Prabhas and Big B. Actress Disha Patani is also a part of the film. ‘Project K’ is touted as a mega-budget sci-fi thriller.

Details about their roles are still under wraps.

Pooja Hegde starts shooting for the second schedule of ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’

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Actress Pooja Hegde has commenced shooting for the second schedule of the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’.

She will be stationed in Telengana’s capital city until the schedule ends on June 21. There are two foreign schedules on the cards for ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’, which will be finalized soon.

Pooja will continue shooting for the family entertainer directed by Farhad Samji. She has also started prepping for filmmaker Puri Jagannadha’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’

Talking about the upcoming slate of work, the actress will also be seen in ‘Cirkus’ opposite Ranveer Singh, ‘SSMB28’ opposite Mahesh Babu, and Puri Jagannadha’s ‘Jana Gana Mana’.

 

Nawazuddin, Sanjay Mishra-starrer ‘Holy Cow’ to release on August 22

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The Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanjay Mishra-starrer ‘Holy Cow’ has finally got its release date. The movie will be released in theatres on August 26.

Directed by Sai Kabir, the film is a dark comedy and is based on a one-night adventure of Salim Ansari trying to find his missing cow Ruksar.

The film also stars critically acclaimed actor and filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia.

Sai Kabir has made films such as ‘Revolver Rani’, ‘The Shaukeens’, and ‘Kismat Konnection’, among many others.

Sanjay’s latest outing on the big screen was in the blockbuster film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ starring Kartik Aaryan. While Nawazuddin was seen in ‘Heropanti 2’ playing the antagonist in the film.

‘Holy Cow’ is backed by YT Entertainment and produced by Aaliya Siddiqui and Baljinder Khanna.

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Hailey shares a health update on Bieber, and says their issues bring them closer

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Model Hailey Baldwin and pop singer Justin Bieber have been brought closer together by their health scares.

Still recovering from the effects of a mini-stroke in March, Baldwin made the claim days after her 28-year-old husband shared that he is suffering facial paralysis from Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, reports aceshowbiz.com.

Baldwin told ‘Good Morning America’ when asked about how they have handled their health frights: “I think going through it very publicly, in front of a lot of people, it kind of forces you in a way to just be upfront about what is going on, so that people understand what you’re going through. And I think it opened up a lot of really amazing and important conversations.

“And I think that the silver lining of it honestly is that it brings us a lot closer because you’re going through it together, you’re there for each other, you’re supporting each other, and there’s just something that really bonds you through, through these times.”

“That is, I think the silver lining of these crazy times,” she said.

Baldwin added about her ‘Yummy’ singer husband’s progress: “He’s doing really well, he’s getting better every single day. He’s feeling a lot better. And obviously, it was just a very scary and random situation to happen, but he’s going to be totally okay. And I’m just grateful that he’s fine.”

Explaining how she is feeling after undergoing surgery to close a hole in her heart, Baldwin said: “I feel a lot better after that situation, I feel good… and I’m just giving my body the time to heal and recover.

“It was a little hard for me to recover from the procedure, just giving myself the time to be able to work out again and feel like normal if that makes sense, but I am doing well now,” she added. “I’m not having to be on any medication anymore so I feel good.”

Bieber announced his paralysis in a three-minute video on June 10 and said in an update for fans.

The ‘Baby’ hitmaker’s rare neurological syndrome, caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox and shingles, is said by experts to be temporary, with many sufferers recovering within weeks if there is no serious nerve damage.

Sonam’s babyshower: All about aesthetics, customised menus and beautiful decor

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Bollywood diva Sonam Kapoor, who is all set to welcome her first bundle of joy with husband Anand Ahuja, celebrated her baby shower in London and she shared a few glimpses of it with her fans and followers on social media.

Sonam’s sister Rhea Kapoor and many guests who attended the shower were left impressed with the arrangements.

The sneak-peek showcased that the baby shower was held in their garden in London. It also had customised menu, napkins, and gifts for every guest.

Rhea took to Instagram Stories to share a picture of a handwritten menu with her name above it, and wrote: “Such a beautiful baby shower.”

The ‘Aisha’ star’s name was also written on the hand-painted tablecloth next to each guest’s menu.

Rhea shared more pictures from the shower that had dreamy decorations, and a table filled with cakes and pies for dessert.

The guests were also given an ivory bag and a neckpiece carrying the letters of their names. In the photos and videos shared, Sonam glowed in a pink outfit as she danced.

Sonam and Anand tied the knot in May 2018.

They announced their pregnancy in March 2022.

Radhika Apte returns to Marathi roots with ‘Medium Spicy’

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A viral video clip that is floating around on social media indicates that actress Radhika Apte is returning to her Marathi roots with the film ‘Medium Spicy’.

The film stars Lalit Prabhakar, Sai Tamhankar, and Parna Pethe.

The leaked clip shows that Lalit and Radhika are sitting and chatting in a hotel. What happened next creates a mystery in the minds of the audience.

According to a source close to the development, it is because director Mohit Takalkar, a well-known playwright, and Radhika have previously worked together in Marathi plays.

Earlier Radhika appeared in the Marathi films ‘Gho Mala Asla Hava’, ‘Tukaram’, and ‘Postcard’ which were released in 2014. ‘Medium Spicy’ would be her return to Marathi cinema after eight years.

Meanwhile, Radhika is also gearing up for her next release ‘Forensic’ also starring Vikrant Massey, releasing on ZEE5.

 

Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2’ to begin production soon

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Following the success of ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, all eyes are now on the sequel.

However, the delay in beginning production on the second installment of Sukumar’s much-anticipated movie has sparked a lot of discussions.

The makers are now starting to work on scheduling the shooting part, as the news has come as a relief for the movie’s fans.

‘Pushpa: The Rule’s script is still being written, and Sukumar and his crew aim to begin shooting in August. This was primarily owing to Sukumar’s inability to devote enough time to the writing sessions due to a minor health condition.

Well, now that the ‘Arya’ director seems to be confident about the scripting for ‘Pushpa 2’, the makers have apparently decided to take it on the floors in a couple of months.

The film will cross borders and have a multinational setting in which Allu Arjun will be challenged against all odds. Fahadh Faasil will play a pivotal role in ‘Pushpa 2’, and his character in the movie is expected to astound everyone.

After the enormous success of the first installment of the film, Allu Arjun’s popularity in the north belt has skyrocketed. This is why the filmmakers want to seize the momentum and are paying special attention to ‘Pushpa: The Rule’s execution.

 

Director Shankar calls on Rajini as blockbuster ‘Sivaji’ completes 15 years!

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Director Shankar Shanmugham, who has delivered some huge blockbusters with superstar Rajinikanth, called on the actor along with his daughter on the occasion of their film ‘Sivaji’ completing 15 years on Wednesday.

‘Sivaji’, which went on to emerge as a huge blockbuster, had Rajinikanth playing an NRI who returns home to India with the dream of making education affordable to even the poor of the country.

Posting a picture of himself with Rajinikanth, Shankar on Twitter said, “Elated to have met our ‘Sivaji the Boss’ Rajinikanth sir himself on this very memorable day marking 15 years of ‘Sivaji’. Your energy, affection, and positive aura made my day!”

Sources say that the meeting of the director with the actor lasted for a good 45 minutes during which period the two discussed a number of topics including the film industry and Shankar’s upcoming film with Ram Charan.

Shankar’s daughter Aditi Shankar, a doctor by profession who will also be making her debut as a heroine through director Muthiah’s ‘Viruman’, also posted a picture of herself with the superstar clicked on the occasion.

“15 years of ‘Sivaji’! With the boss himself Rajinikanth sir,” she wrote.

Aamir Khan’s ‘Lagaan’ to be adapted as a Broadway show in the UK?

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‘Lagaan: Once Upon A Time’ has completed 21 years of its release in Hindi cinema on Wednesday and now the Aamir Khan-starrer is set to be adapted as a Broadway show in the UK, reports say.

According to a source: “Several leading producers from the UK have requested the rights from Aamir Khan Productions and a final decision will be made soon regarding the West End Theatre”.

The West End Theatre is the equivalent of the Broadway show which is one of the biggest and most popular theatres worldwide.

The source added: “Aamir Khan’s team is yet to make a final decision about it. The makers have different plans which include doing a worldwide tour of the show that will feature a completely original cast”.

‘Lagaan’ is a tale set in 1893 during the late Victorian period of India’s colonial British Raj. The film is directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar and is produced by Aamir Khan Productions.

On the work front, Aamir is gearing up for the release of ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ on August 11.

 

‘India’s Laughter Champion’ has a power-packed weekend up its sleeve

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TV show ‘India’s Laughter Champion’, which premiered last week, will be introducing new comedians again this weekend.

In addition, it will see the cast of the upcoming film ‘Nikamma’ – Shilpa Shetty, Abhimanyu Dassani and Shirley Setia grace the show in its Saturday episode.

The show, which is judged by Archana Puran Singh and Shekhar Suman, will see special guest Gurpreet Ghuggi on Saturday and Suresh Albela on Sunday as the ‘Comedy ke Sarpanch’.

Among the comedians, Amit Chui from Jammu, will make the audience laugh and also shake a leg with the cast of ‘Nikamma’. Starting with Bhangra and then to the title track of ‘Nikamma,’ Amit had a fun time with the special guests,

On the other hand, Abhay Kumar Sharma from Varanasi would be giving a new meaning to comedy with dark humor. Hilarious duo Bharat and Sagar from Mumbai would be making the guests guffaw at their punchlines while the oldest comedian yet to come on stage, Radha Shyam Bharti from Prayagraj would charm everyone with his wit.

During the Saturday episode, Shilpa praised Shekhar as she told him, “Shekhar ji, I have always wanted to tell you this. I have met you so many times, we know each other so well, but never got the chance to tell you this.”

“This stage is dedicated to a comedy show but I have to say, you have worked in many films, and I have watched so many of your films but there is one film that I am a huge fan of ‘Anubhav'”, she added.

Convulsing in laughter she then said, “There was a scene in which he goes to exercise and he does every possible exercise, picks up all the weights, does leg work. Then there is a shot of his where he is walking on the street and that shot is imprinted in my mind. He did it so funnily! I’ll show you”, Shilpa then imitated the judge’s walk in the film much to the amusement of everyone.

‘India’s Laughter Champion’, airs every Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 p.m. on Sony Entertainment Television.

 

Mahesh Babu’s hit ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ locks OTT release date

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Mahesh Babu’s ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ wowed audiences in theatres and will now be available on Prime Video.

On Wednesday, Prime Video announced that starting June 23, all Prime Video customers will be able to watch the film for free. The same OTT partners had negotiated for a ‘Pay Per View’ for ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’, but now that the release date has been confirmed, the movie will be available for all Prime members to see.

Parasuram Petla directed ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata,’ in which Nadiya, Naga Babu, Samuthirakani, Brahmaji, Subbaraju, Vennela Kishore, and others played prominent roles. For this film, Thaman composed catchy music.

‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ has been one of the biggest commercial hits since the epidemic, as well as one of Mahesh’s most successful films.

 

‘Ghoomer’ first look shows Abhishek, Saiyami sharing moment of contemplation

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Actress Saiyami Kher, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Ghoomer’, recently took to social media to share the first look of the film where she can be seen sharing the frame with her ‘Breathe: Into the Shadows’ co-actor Abhishek Bachchan.

The film has been directed by advertising maverick and ‘Paa’ director R. Balki and also stars Shabana Azmi in a significant role.

Saiyami will be seen essaying the role of a cricketer in the film which sees Abhishek playing the role of her coach. Sharing her excitement, the actress said in a statement, “While growing up I always thought I would be a sportsperson someday as I loved being associated with the sports since my childhood. But when acting came into the picture, I realized I loved facing the camera and the different life that it brought with each character that I played onscreen.”

She further mentioned that as an actress and a sports enthusiast, she always harbored the dream of essaying the role of a cricketer, “But somewhere deep down in my heart I also wanted to always play a cricketer onscreen and fulfill my dream of being a cricketer no matter, even if meant as a role onscreen.”

And the film gave her the outlet to project her skills, “‘Ghoomer’ gave me that opportunity, it’s like a dream come true project for me. It was an emotionally and physically challenging role but I enjoyed every bit of it. I don’t want to restrict myself and want to play more and more characters.”

Interestingly, Saiyami has even played cricket at the school level for Maharashtra. The actress made it to the national team selection, but she opted for the badminton state championships instead.

Additionally, the actress is also a part of Tahira Kashyap’s upcoming movie ‘Sharmaji Ki Beti’ and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwary’s ‘Faadu’.

Prabhas’ photo in ‘Tanhaji’ director Om Raut’s Bandra flat goes viral

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‘Radhe Shyam’ actor Prabhas was sighted at director Om Raut’s Bandra apartment. Om Raut had organized a gala party at his Bandra residence, which was attended by Prabhas.

Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan, and Kriti Sanon were spotted at Om Raut’s grand celebration last night, according to reports.

In black jeans and a maroon top, Prabhas looks dapper and seems to have worked out a new look. He also looks slimmer after losing some weight.

These videos and pictures featuring Prabhas and Om Raut, have gone viral on social media.

‘Adipurush’, directed by Om Raut, is set to enter theatres later this year. T-Series and Retrophiles Pvt Ltd produced the pan-India film.

Prabhas, on the other hand, is to appear in ‘KGF’ director Prashanth Neel’s ‘Salaar’, after which he will be seen in a movie, which will be directed by Maruthi.

Prabhas also has a huge project titled ‘Spirit’, which will be directed by ‘Arjun Reddy’ fame Sandeep Vanga.

 

Trailer of Keerthy Suresh, Tovino Thomas-starrer ‘Vaashi’ out

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The team of director Vishnu G Raghav’s much-awaited Malayalam courtroom drama ‘Vaashi’, featuring Tovino Thomas and Keerthy Suresh in the lead, has now released the official trailer of the film.

Taking to Twitter to announce that the trailer of the film had been released, actress Keerthy Suresh said, “Presenting the world of Madhavi and Ebi from our hearts!! #VaashiTrailer is out now.”

The well-cut trailer gives a clear-cut idea about what the film is all about.

Both Keerthy and Tovino play lawyers in the film. While Keerthy plays Madhavi, Tovino plays a character called Ebin Mathew. Both are associates and appear to be good friends. Life seems to be going on well until a particular case has them appearing on opposite sides and both seem determined to win it.

The film, which has been produced by Keerthy Suresh’s dad G Suresh Kumar, has cinematography by Neil DCunha and music by Kailas.

The background score for the film is by Yakson and Neha and the art is by Sabu Mohan.

The film, which promises to be an engaging courtroom drama, is scheduled to hit screens on June 17.

 

ZEE5 unveils Telugu content slate with 11 original series

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Upping the ante in content offerings for Telugu audiences, leading video streaming platform ZEE5 has unveiled a slate of 11 Telugu originals.

The content slate was recently unveiled in the presence of film personalities Harish Shankar, Praveen Sattaru, Kona Venkat, Niharika, and Sushmita Konidela.

ZEE5 viewers in the Telugu market can access a variety of content, ranging from thrillers to comedy, drama, and romance, which are deeply rooted in the rich culture and legacy of the region.

Talking about their focus on the Telugu market, Manish Kalra, chief business officer, ZEE5 India said, “South is an important market for us at ZEE5 and we have been consistent in expanding our presence in this market across languages from the very outset.

“The response from the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana region has been encouraging and we did foresee a growing appetite for Telugu content worldwide. We are excited to work with the Telugu entertainment industry’s talented creative ecosystem and are convinced that we will embark on an exciting and enriching journey together. We have significantly boosted our investments in this market and stand open to collaborating with the creators in delivering extraordinary entertainment to ZEE5 audiences.”

The upcoming titles include ‘Recce’, which is a multi-starrer thriller featuring Shiva Balaji, Sri Ram, Dhanya Balakrishna, Rajeshwari Nair, Aadukalam Nareyn, Sharanya Pradeep, Sammeta Gandhi, Ester Noronha, and ‘Maa Neella Tank’ – a romantic comedy based in a small village that marks actor Sushanth’s OTT debut.

Noted filmmaker Harish Shankar revealed the first look of ‘ATM’ – a heist comedy featuring Subbaraju, Prudhvi, and VJ Sunny. Popular actor Raj Tarun unveiled the lyrical video of a song from the upcoming ‘Aha Nee Pellanta’ – a fun romantic show of a man’s failed attempt at finding a spouse.

The line-up boasts of shows like Hello World! – based on the life and trials of a group of youngsters on the cusp of their careers in the prominent IT sector of Hyderabad and Mission Tashaffi -an adrenaline-pumping spy drama. Other shows to look forward to are ‘Paruvu’, ‘Bahishkarana’, ‘The Black Coat’, ‘Prema Vimanam’ and ‘Hunting of the Stars’.

The event also raised a toast to the talented teams of Oka Chinna Family Story, Net, the Loser franchise, and Gaalivaana for their remarkable storytelling which has had the Telugu audience hooked.

Highlighting ZEE5’s content strategy, Punit Misra, President – Content & International Markets, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “In recent years, we have seen a significant transition in the viewing patterns of Indian audiences, who are now sampling and consuming a diverse range of content on OTT platforms.

“This uptick has been significant in South India, especially Telangana and Andhra Pradesh which are important markets for us. As we continue to chart the next phase of growth for ZEE5, our focus is to continuously innovate on content and deliver compelling and extraordinary stories, driven by consumer and culture-centric design thinking.”

In addition, viewers can watch blockbuster movies along with a line-up of original content and movies from ZEE5’s library that has been specially dubbed in Telugu to cater to the viewers’ consumption preferences.

 

Sai Pallavi reveals interesting tidbits about her next film ‘Gargi’

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Sai Pallavi, who rose to prominence after starring in the Malayalam film ‘Premam,’ is now one of Telugu’s most popular heroines.

During the promotional tour for ‘Virata Parvam’, Sai Pallavi shares interesting tidbits about her upcoming films as well as her professional insights.

“My forthcoming film ‘Gargi’ was shot during the pandemic in Tamil. It’s as personal to me as ‘Virata Parvam’. It’s a brand new narrative that will surprise all”, Sai Pallavi revealed. ‘Gargi’ is an upcoming Kannada movie written and directed by Gautham Ramachandran.

Speaking about her Kollywood movies, Sai Pallavi said, “In Tamil, I’ve agreed to star opposite Sivakarthikeyan in a new film”.

“Reading scripts is something I really enjoy doing. Every day, I do it. I’ll definitely do it if a good web series comes along”, the ‘Fidaa’ actress expressed.

Despite the admirable craze she has, this leading lady is quite particular about the stories she chooses. “I don’t mind having breaks in my work if my filmography is good. It will find me if a story is meant for me”, Sai Pallavi said.

Sai Pallavi plays ‘Vennela’ in ‘Virata Parvam’, which has Rana Daggubati as one of the lead roles.

 

Bhuvan Bam’s ‘Dhindora’ to return for the second season

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The independent web series ‘Dhindora’ headlined by YouTube star Bhuvan Bam, is getting renewed for a second season on YouTube.

The development has already begun and the shooting of the season is expected to take place at the end of 2022.

Commenting on the development, Bhuvan said in a statement, “We started ‘Dhindora’ with the simple aim to entertain the audiences with the same property, this time spun into a web show set around an interesting set of characters woven together in a story.”

He further mentioned, “The show was very well received by the audiences and we were grateful for all the love. We have already started work on the next season of this show and I’m excited to bring those beloved characters back to everyone’s screens soon.”

Season one was directed by Himank Gaur who is soon all set to also helm Bhuvan’s first official OTT debut ‘Taaza Khabar’ with Disney+ Hotstar and is being produced by Rohit Raj, who is the co-founder of BB Ki Vines productions.

‘Dhindora’ is based on the real-life story of a middle-class family. The first season of the show consists of 8 episodes, which are available for streaming on YouTube.

 

Dhanush-starrer ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ to hit screens on August 18

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Director Mithran R. Jawahar’s much-awaited comedy-drama ‘Thiruchitrambalam’, featuring actor Dhanush in the lead, will hit screens on August 18, its makers announced on Wednesday.

Taking to Twitter, Sun Pictures, the production house producing the film, tweeted, “‘Thiruchitrambhalam’ releasing in theaters on August 18!”

Dhanush too confirmed the news, tweeting, “Well it’s been a while, isn’t it? ‘Thiruchitrambalam’ from August 18th. See you all in theatres.”

The film’s team has already announced the names of all the characters in the film and disclosed who is playing which character. While Dhanush plays the titular role of Thiruchitrambalam, director Bharathiraja plays the role of senior Thiruchitrambalam. Nithya Menon plays a character called Shobana, who happens to be Thiruchitrambalam’s best friend in the film.

Prakash Raj plays a strict inspector called Neelakandan in the film while actress Priya Bhavani Shankar plays Ranjani, a village lass. Actress Raashi Khanna, who plays the female lead, plays Anusha, Dhanush’s high school friend in the film.

The film, which has music by Anirudh, has cinematography by Om Prakash and editing by Prasanna G K. It has been produced by Sun Pictures Kalanithi Maran.

 

Vaishnav Tej to star in the film directed by Sai Sowjanya

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With a super hit debut like ‘Uppena’, Vaishnav Tej had a strong start to his career. He is now working on his third film ‘Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga’ in which he will appear opposite Ketika Sharma.

Apart from that, according to recent reports, Tej has signed another project. Sai Sowjanya, the woman director who came to fame with ‘Varudu Kavalenu’ starring Naga Shourya and Ritu Varma, seems to have narrated an interesting plot to Vaishnav Tej, to which he has apparently given a nod.

Close sources believe the script work for this upcoming movie is nearly complete, and additional information about the banner and heroine will be released soon.

Well, if the news is to be believed, it is considered Vaishnav Tej’s collaboration with Sai Sowjanya will add much to the anticipation of the audience.

Though Vaishnav Tej got a good start as a hero, later he co-starred with Rakul Preet in Krish’s directorial titled ‘Kondapolam’ which bombed at the box office.

Raghava Lawrence to play the lead in P Vasu’s ‘Chandramukhi 2’

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Lyca Productions, one of Tamil cinema’s top production houses, has announced that it is to produce the sequel to director P Vasu’s blockbuster ‘Chandramukhi’, which had Rajinikanth and Nayanthara playing the lead.

Making the announcement on Twitter, Lyca said, “Elated to announce our next big project ‘Chandramukhi 2’! Starring Raghava Lawrence and Vaigaipuyal Vadivelu. Directed by P Vasu. with Music by M M Keeravaani and cinematography by R D Rajasekar. Art by Thotta Tharani.”

Raghava Lawrence too reacted to the announcement.

He said, “I’m elated to announce my next project ‘Chandramukhi 2’. I’m extremely happy to work with Vadivelu Anna again.

“A big thanks to my Guru Rajinikanth! Thanks to Sivaji productions for giving the title.

“I’m excited to collaborate with Subaskaran sir of Lyca Productions for the first time and I’m happy to be directed by Vasu sir again. Music by Keeravani sir. Cinematography by R D Rajasekhar sir. ”

The first part, which was produced by Sivaji Productions as its 50th film in 2005, had Rajinikanth, Prabhu, Jyothika, Nayanthara, Nasser, and Vadivelu among others.

The remake of the Malayalam super hit ‘Manachitrathazhu’, ‘Chandramukhi’ was directed by P Vasu and went on to emerge as a phenomenal success.

Raghava Lawrence, had, some time ago, announced that he would be acting in the sequel, but had gone on to name a different production house as the producer. However, now, Lyca Productions has announced that it will be producing the project.