Vaughan says Hardik Pandya is the future India captain

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Vaughan says Hardik Pandya is the future India captain

Ahmedabad, May 30 Former England skipper Michael Vaughan is looking at Hardik Pandya as a future India captain after the charismatic all-rounder guided newcomers Gujarat Titans to victory in IPL 2022.

The Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium here to lift the prestigious IPL 2022 trophy on the back of finishing on top in the league table as well.

Pandya’s leadership skills have been praised by several current and former players and the England great, visibly impressed with the 28-year-old’s captaincy, said that he could stake claim to India’s captaincy in the next couple of years.

Rohit Sharma is currently the India captain in all three formats of the game, having taken over from Virat Kohli, but Pandya’s on- and off-the-field demeanor while leading the Titans has impressed Vaughan.

Hours after the Titans lifted the trophy, Vaughan tweeted, “Fantastic achievement for a new franchise… If India need a captain in a couple of years I wouldn’t look past @hardikpandya7… Well done Gujurat .. #IPL2022.”

Gujarat Titans head coach Ashish Nehra too said after the title triumph that while it’s not easy for any team to finish on the podium in the first year of its inception, the boys “under the leadership of Hardik Pandya” had “really gelled well” to win in their opening IPL season.

“It’s a nice feeling, but winning the trophy apart, the more important thing is the way we played, the way we qualified. It was so very heartening to see. The first year is not easy, and all the boys did really well and gelled very well under Hardik’s leadership,” said the former India pace bowler.

 

Want to win the World Cup for India no matter what happens: Hardik Pandya

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Want to win the World Cup for India no matter what happens: Hardik Pandya

Ahmedabad, May 30 Soon after lifting the IPL 2022 trophy in their maiden season, Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya said he wants to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup for India, after the team’s dismal show in the UAE last year.

While Pandya was a member of the squad during the T20 World Cup in the UAE, he remained mostly on the bench as he was reportedly gaining full fitness following back surgery.

“Absolutely, to win the World Cup for India no matter what happens,” said Pandya after the Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium. “I am going to give it everything I have. (I’m) Always been the kind of guy to put the team first. For me, the goal will be simple: to make sure my team gets it the most.”

“Playing for India has always been a kind of dream come true, no matter how many games I have played. It has always been a pleasure for me to represent the country. The kind of love and support I have got it is only from the Indian team’s point of view.

“Long term, short term, I want to win the World Cup no matter what happens,” he stressed.

India has come close to adding a World Cup trophy to their cabinet in the half-a-decade or so but has fallen short on all occasions. During the 2016 T20 World Cup, India lost to eventual champions West Indies in the semifinal. In the 2017 Champions Trophy final, although Pandya was the highest run-getter, India succumbed to a massive defeat against Pakistan. Pandya’s smashing form in the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup semifinal could not get them over the line against New Zealand either.

While it is the first win for Gujarat, Hardik has won four IPL titles before this — all with Mumbai Indians.

“The four that I have won before this are equally special. Winning IPL is always special. I consider myself very lucky that I have played five finals, and have lifted the trophy five times,” Pandya said.

“Obviously this (latest win) will leave a legacy because we are a new franchise, playing for the first time, and we are champions in the first season. But the four that I have won before this were equally special.”

 

Rana Daggubati’s ‘Virata Parvam’ likely to be preponed

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Rana Daggubati’s ‘Virata Parvam’ likely to be preponed

Hyderabad, May 30 The film ‘Virata Parvam’ starring Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi is being prepared for release.

It will now be released on June 17, 2022, according to the latest information. The producers will apparently make an official announcement on Monday.

‘Virata Parvam’ billed as a love story set against the backdrop of a revolutionary war has been postponed several times. The film, which was supposed to be released last year, had to be put on hold due to the pandemic’s second wave. Even after that, the creators decided to keep it unreleased for unknown reasons.

The makers of ‘Virata Parvam’ have planned to start promoting the film as soon as they announce the details regarding its preponement.

The film is said to be a love story about a girl who falls in love with her favorite revolutionary writer and their story amidst the war, directed by Venu Udugula of ‘Needi Naadi Oke Katha’ fame.

Priyamani, Nandita Das, Nivetha Pethuraj, Priyamani, Eshwari Rao, Ravi Anand, Naveen Chandra, Zareena Wahab, and others played pivotal roles in this film.

Produced by Suresh Babu and Sudhakar Cherukuri under Suresh Productions and Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas banners, the movie has Suresh Bobbili’s music.

‘F3’ team to hold an event to celebrate the success of comedy entertainer

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Hyderabad, May 30 ‘F3’ starring Venkatesh Daggubati and Varun Tej is doing well at the box office. As a result, the film’s production team has planned a ‘success meet’ to celebrate the performance.

On Monday, the filmmakers of ‘F3’ will hold a lavish celebration of the film’s success, as it has become a huge hit. At the Daspalla Convention in Hyderabad, the team will hold the event.

The event will have all the actors from ‘F3’ in attendance, along with director Anil Ravipudi, and other crew members.

The film’s music was composed by Devi Sri Prasad and directed by Anil Ravipudi. Tamannaah Bhatia, Mehreen Pirzada, and Sonal Chauhan play the female leads in this film, which is produced by Shirish and presented by Dil Raju.

 

Advait Chandan shares a heartfelt note for Aamir Khan, calls him ‘Mahapurush’

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Advait Chandan shares a heartfelt note for Aamir Khan, calls him ‘Mahapurush’

Mumbai, May 30 Filmmaker Advait Chandan, who has helmed the upcoming Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ and had worked with Aamir in the 2017 release ‘Secret Superstar’, recently shared an appreciation note for the actor.

Along with the note, the director also shared a BTS picture from the sets, wherein Aamir can be seen donning an army uniform with black marks on his face.

Sharing his note on Instagram, Advait thanked Aamir and called him a “Mahapurush” (great man) for bringing out the best in him and encouraging him on his lowest days.

He wrote: “‘Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach him how to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. Aamir sir taught me how to fish and then he gave me a fishing net and now he has given me a fishing boat! Every now and then he gave me some free fish as well.

“Today as our trailer is about to go live I am filled with gratitude for this man who has encouraged me on my lowest days, and calmed me on my most anxious ones, all while allowing me to be his biggest troll on most days.”

Lauding Aamir’s multiple skills, Advait made an interesting comment as he integrated the actor’s dialogue from the Rajkumar Santoshi directorial ‘Andaaz Apnaa Apnaa’.

“You’re the best, sir… Lord of Catan, Grand Chess Master, Rubrics Cube Meister, Life guru, a real directors actor, the best assistant director, the best continuity supervisor… The sharpest editor, the most generous producer! Sir, aap great, mahaan ho, swami ho, antaryaami ho… balki main toh kehta hoon sir, ke aap purush hi nahin… Mahapurush ho !!! Mahapurush… Thank you, sir, I owe you lots of fish. Advait,” the director adds.

 

Adivi Sesh ‘truly moved’ by Vizag response to ” promotion

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Hyderabad, May 30 The first of a kind pre-release previews of ‘Major’ in different parts of the country, are creating a positive buzz about the Adivi Sesh-starrer which is set for theatrical release on June 3.

Adivi who landed in Vizag for the preview show on Sunday was thrilled when fans lined along the streets of the port city of Andhra Pradesh, to welcome the star cast.

The actor, accompanied by co-stars Saiee M. Manjrekar and Sobhita Dhulipala, traveled in an open jeep to the screening. All along the route, locals hooted waved flags, and shouted out the actor’s name as the jeep drove through the city.

“I’m truly moved by the reception we received on the streets of Vizag. It was complete madness as fans were waving and hooting and it was a really incredible experience to witness this firsthand. I’m humbled by the love we received from the locals,” says Adivi.

A first-of-its-kind promotional activity, the makers of Major’ organized this jeep and bike rally in Vizag to allow fans a closer interaction with the actor.

Apart from creating a big buzz on the streets of Vizag, the team also received a standing ovation and major praise from the audience at the screening of the film in a popular single-screen theatre.

Much like the reception Major’ received in other key cities including Pune, Jaipur, Bangalore, and Mumbai, the screening at Vizag too had fans waving flags and leaving theatre screens teary-eyed and moved.

Based on the life of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the decorated NSG Commando who perished while saving dozens during the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Adivi portrays the titular role and is being noticed for his portrayal of the heroic Major with dignity.

The bilingual film has been shot in Hindi and Telugu and will release in Malayalam as well.

Produced by Sony Pictures International Productions in association with Mahesh Babu’s GMB Entertainment and A+S Movies, ‘Major’ is directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka.

It also stars Revathi, Prakash Raj, Anish Kuruvilla, and Murali Sharma.

 

Anushka Sharma starts shooting for her ‘Chakda Xpress’

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Mumbai, May 30 Actress Anushka Sharma on Monday started shooting for her next ‘Chakda Xpress’.

This development comes after Anushka put in months of preparation to get into the skin of the celebrated Indian fast bowler Jhulan Goswami.

A source said: “Yes, this is true. Anushka Sharma’s highly awaited next ‘Chakda Xpress’ has gone on floors from today. No stone will be unturned by the makers to make this into a spectacular and riveting movie.

“This is Anushka’s first film after she became a mother. So, there is a lot of anticipation to see her back on screen because she has delivered some of the most remarkable performances from a leading lady in Indian cinema. Plus, the fact that Anushka is doing a cricket film, makes the product even hotter!”

Sources have revealed that the film will be shot in India and England. As per reports, Anushka will be flying to the UK to shoot a 30-day schedule of the cricket film signifying the massive mounting that ‘Chakda Xpress’ will have.

‘Chakda Xpress’ traces Jhulan’s inspirational journey as she moves up the ladder despite the hindrances posed by misogynistic politics to fulfill her dream of playing cricket for India.

She succeeded in her goal and went on to captain the Indian women’s national cricket team and is a role model for aspiring cricketers in the country.

In 2018, an Indian postage stamp was issued in her honor.

Jhulan holds the world record for the highest number of wickets taken by a woman in an international career.

 

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Nitesh Tiwari, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari announce new film ‘Bas Karo Aunty!’

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Nitesh Tiwari, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari announce new film ‘Bas Karo Aunty!’

Mumbai, May 30 National Award-winning director Nitesh Tiwari, along with Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, has joined hands with Star Studios, Ronnie Screwvala, and Siddharth Roy Kapur to produce a young-adult comedy-drama titled ‘Bas Karo Aunty!’.

The film is an adaptation of Varun Agarwal’s bestseller ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded a Million Dollar Company.’

‘Bas Karo Aunty!’ stars Ishwak Singh and Mahima Makwana in the lead. Helmed by debutant filmmaker Abhishek Sinha, it is written by Nitesh Tiwari and Nikhil Mehrotra.

The movie is about a real-life experience of millennials and today’s youth and their dilemma, the thrills, risks, and romance of embarking on a new life path and chasing one’s dreams; it tells a hilarious and inspiring story through witty millennial banter and capturing the zeitgeist and entrepreneurial spirit of young India.

Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari said: “We found Varun Agarwal’s journey quite captivating, and I’m thrilled about mounting this film on the story of a budding entrepreneur.”

“Our film captures the mood and zeitgeist of the nation: India is young, jubilant, and enterprising, and ‘Bas Karo, Aunty!’ is the perfect response to anyone trying to impede this spirit of enterprise!”

‘Bas Karo Aunty!’ is a joyous story with a young fresh appeal, and we are happy to associate once again with leading content forces – Nitesh Tiwari, Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur, and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari to present this fun entertainer!” *said Bikram Duggal, Head of Studios, Disney Star.*

Filled with fun, emotional, and inspiring coming of age moments, the film’s shoot has started recently and will be shot across Mumbai.

Siddharth Roy Kapur of Roy Kapur Films added: ‘Bas Karo Aunty!’ is a film that has the potential to resonate across the young generation that has embraced the hustle culture worldwide. While most people of this generation are navigating their careers and figuring out their skill set, they’re pitted against powerful odds. The meddlesome Anu Aunty is a personification of those obstacles. This is a story of joy and triumph, and I’m happy to have aligned forces with Bikram, Nitesh, Ronnie, and Abhishek to tell this story.”

“Premised on a funny and inspiring story that is sure to hit it off with people who have an entrepreneurial streak,” said Ronnie Screwvala – RSVP.

Director Abhishek Sinha shared: “Nothing beats the thrill of bringing a relatable story to the audience for filmmakers This film is our cinematic salute to everyone brave enough to go after their dreams.”

Produced by Star Studios, RSVP, Roy Kapur Films, and Earthsky Pictures, directed by Abhishek Sinha, and starring Ishwak Singh and Mahima Makwana, Bas Karo Aunty! is set in and shot all over Mumbai.

Balakrishna appears as a special guest on the ‘Indian Idol Telugu’ semi-final

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Balakrishna appears as a special guest on the ‘Indian Idol Telugu’ semi-final

Hyderabad, May 30 Reality singing competition ‘Indian Idol Telugu’ has progressed to the semi-final round. Nandamuri Balakrishna, the ‘Akhanda’ actor, was the star attraction of the semi-final round.

Balakrishna, who has been busy filming his next film ‘NBK107’, amped up the entertainment quotient of the episode with his sheer presence and comments. Fans were unanimous in their view that it was one of the most memorable episodes of the show.

The show has been a fan favorite since its inception.

Many aspiring singers have used this platform to showcase their talent, and as the show approaches its grand finale, there have been many predictions about who will win the title.

‘Indian Idol Telugu’ is hosted by Srirama Chandra, while music director Thaman,  singer Karthik, and actress Nithya Menen are the judges on the show.

Fan walks 264 km to meet Ram Charan, shares paddy field portrait

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Fan walks 264 km to meet Ram Charan, shares paddy field portrait

Hyderabad, May 30 A fan of Tollywood star Ram Charan from Gadwal came up with a unique way to honor his idol.

Jairaj not only walked 264 km to meet Charan but also created an artistic tribute to the star by painting a portrait of him in his paddy field with rice crops.

“An ardent fan named Jairaj creates an artistic portrait of #RamCharan with rice crops in his paddy field in Gorlakhan Doddi, Gadwal,” one of the ‘RRR’ actors publicists tweeted, as he shared the photos.

Ram Charan was all smiles as he posed with the super fan who also gave him bags of rice harvested from the field.

The actor took time out of his busy schedule to interact with the fan, spending a considerable amount of time with him.

Under Shankar Shanmugham’s direction, Ram Charan will be next seen in an interesting role in their upcoming political drama, which may be titled ‘Adhikari’.

 

Telangana minister’s convoy attacked during a meeting of the Reddy community

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Hyderabad, May 30 Telangana Labour Minister M. Malla Reddy escaped unhurt when his convoy was attacked by participants at a public meeting at Ghatkesar near here, sources said on Monday.

Some participants at the meeting organized on Sunday night by Reddy Jagruthi, an apolitical community platform, hurled footwear, stones, and chairs at the convoy of the minister, who had to leave the meeting abruptly.

Police personnel had a tough time escorting the minister to safety and stopping those who were chasing his vehicle.

The minister had to face the ire of some participants at ‘Reddy Simha Garjana’ when he praised Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) government and Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao for various development and welfare programs taken up in the state.

They raised an objection to the minister’s praise for the government and shouted slogans. Some of them rushed toward the dais asking him to stop his speech. A Congress leader asked him to stop praising the government and speak about what the government intends to do for the betterment of the community.

Amid the ruckus, Malla Reddy stopped his speech and after the order was restored following an appeal by the organizers, the minister resumed his speech. However, as he continued to praise the government, the participants interrupted him and raised slogans against him. This time, they were angry and refused to heed the appeals for calm.

Sensing trouble, the minister’s security personnel, and police surrounded him and escorted him off the dais. As his convoy was leaving the venue, several people started throwing footwear, stones, and even hurled chairs. Some of them even chased the convoy.

Leaders and workers of various political parties attended the meeting. The Joint Action Committee of Reddys demanded that the chief minister fulfill his poll promise to constitute the Reddy commission with Rs 5,000 crore.

Malla Reddy later blamed state Congress chief Revanth Reddy for the attack. The minister said since he had been questioning Revanth Reddy’s misdeeds, he carried out the attack through his supporters. The minister said he was not afraid of such attacks.

The minister said he was interrupted even as he was clarifying that TRS remains committed to fulfilling its promise to constitute the Reddy Commission and that justice will be done to Reddys.

Ektaa Kapoor, Jennifer Winget, Tanuj Virwani spill the beans on ‘Code M 2’

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Ektaa Kapoor, Jennifer Winget, Tanuj Virwani spill the beans on ‘Code M 2’

Mumbai, May 28 Television czarina Ektaa R Kapoor, actress Jennifer Winget and actor Tanuj Virwani open up on Season 2 of ‘Code M’ as the trailer is out now.

Talking about reviving her character, Major Monica Mehra, Jennifer says: “‘Code M’ was my OTT debut in 2020 and the first season was received so well, that there were no two ways about returning for a sequel. With the dearth and variety of content across platforms, there are also not too many shows where actresses get to play the hero. And to top it all, ‘Code M’ revolves around the Indian army.”

“So, I am beyond thrilled that I get to play the brave and badass Major Monica Mehra once again. The upcoming season delves into Monica’s journey after she separates from her husband. Entrusted with the responsibility of the Kargil Diwas event, Monica must chase after an assassin. During her quest to apprehend the culprit, a series of events unfold, which forms the core of the plot.”

Commenting on his character in ‘Code M Season 2’, Tanuj adds: “It was exhilarating to be a part of the second edition of ‘Code M’, where I essay the role of Angad Sandhu, a retired army officer. This character is sensitive and powerful, with its own nuances, which makes it really fulfilling for me as an actor.

“I got the closest glimpse of army life, the dynamics of their relationships, their families, the sacrifices, the bravery so much more. Above all their warrior heart. I consider this as one of the best experiences of my career.”

Ektaa concludes with: “After the successful first season, the expectations were sky high with the next installment and Juggernaut productions have mounted the show very well and scaled it up giving it an edge-of-the-seat twist. We are confident our fans won’t be disappointed, as Season 2 promises to raise the drama, mystery, and suspense to the next level.”

Alongside Jennifer, Tanuj and Swanand Kirkire will also be seen returning to ‘Code M Season 2’ in key roles.

Helmed by Akshay Choubey, Presented by Jio Studios, Created by Ektaa R Kapoor, Produced by Jio Studios and Juggernaut Productions, the eight-episodic series with story and screenplay by Aniruddha Guha, dialogues by Aparna Nadig and additional screenplay by Niharika Puri,

‘Code M Season 2’ premieres on June 9 on Voot Select.

 

‘F3’ logs biggest opening for Venkatesh, Varun Tej

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‘F3’ logs biggest opening for Venkatesh, Varun Tej

Hyderabad, May 28 Director Anil Ravipudi has delivered ‘F3’, the sequel to his blockbuster ‘F2’, as promised. Despite failing to garner critical acclaim, the film appears to be doing well with family audiences.

‘F3’ earned Rs 4.06 crore in Nizam, Rs 5.05 crore in Andhra Pradesh, and Rs 1.26 crore in Ceded, bringing the first-day total to Rs 10.37 crore, according to the film’s unit.

This is expected to be Venkatesh and Varun Tej’s biggest day one collection. Dil Raju’s strategy of not going with low ticket prices is paying off handsomely for the film.

Surprisingly, the film’s last two shows grossed significantly more than its first two shows in Telugu states. This is a good sign for the film, which received mediocre reviews from the audience.

Bookings for the film on Saturday and Sunday seem to be decent.

On the other hand, the film had a strong overseas debut, grossing $500,000 on its first day, including the premiere show.

Inspired by KGF’s ‘Rocky Bhai’, 15-yr-old Hyderabad lad tries smoking, lands in hospital

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Inspired by KGF’s ‘Rocky Bhai’, 15-yr-old Hyderabad lad tries smoking, lands in hospital

Hyderabad, May 28 After smoking a pack of cigarettes for the first time, a teenager in Hyderabad, developed a severe cough and throat ache complications needing medical attention.

Doctors at Century Hospital, a leading multi-specialty healthcare provider in the city, on Saturday announced they have successfully treated a teenager who inspired by “Rocky Bhai”, a character of the KGF movie series, smoked cigarettes and fell severely sick. The boy needed immediate medical attention to provide relief from the after-effects of smoking cigarettes, along with strong counseling.

A resident of Rajendranagar in Hyderabad, the 15-yr-old boy, whose name has been withheld to protect the child’s identity, was rushed to Century Hospital when his parents learned that he smoked a packet of cigarettes after watching the KGF2 movie three times in just two days. The boy watched the movie in the second week of its release in theaters and was inspired by the “style” of the lead character ‘Rocky Bhai’ and wanted to ape him by smoking for the first time, only to fall severely sick in the process, the hospital officials stated.

Commenting on the case, Dr. Rohith Reddy Pathuri, Consultant Pulmonologist, Century Hospital said: “Teenagers do get easily influenced by characters like ‘Rocky Bhai’. In this case, this young boy took to smoking and fell severely sick after consuming a full packet of cigarettes. Movies are a highly influencing element of our society, and it is important that moviemakers and actors have a moral responsibility to not glamorize acts like smoking or chewing tobacco, or consuming alcohol. Characters like ‘Rocky Bhai’ have a cult following and young minds do get influenced by the acts of these demigods on the screen.”

“Parents of adolescents must ensure they keep a watch on what their children are doing, and what factors are influencing their child’s acts. Instead of regretting later, it is important parents play a role in creating awareness about the ill effects of acts like smoking tobacco and consuming alcohol. Beating up children post the act, like in this case, might not always produce the best result,” added Dr. Rohith Reddy.

Doctors say that smoking during childhood and adolescence causes significant health problems among young people, including an increase in the number and severity of respiratory illnesses, decreased physical fitness, and potential effects on lung growth and function. Most importantly, this is when an addiction to smoking takes hold, often lasting into and sometimes throughout adulthood.

Makers of ‘NBK107’ release Balakrishna poster on NTR’s 100th birth anniversary

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Makers of ‘NBK107’ release Balakrishna poster on NTR’s 100th birth anniversary

Hyderabad, May 28 To commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of legendary actor, filmmaker, and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N.T. Rama Rao, the makers of Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming movie ‘NBK107’ released a brand new poster featuring Balakrishna in a ferocious avatar.

Nandamuri Balakrishna and Gopichand Malineni, who delivered the biggest blockbusters of their careers with their previous films ‘Akhanda’ and ‘Krack’, respectively, are collaborating for this highly-anticipated movie.

The ‘Akhanda’ actor is depicted in the poster wearing white and white, as he is seen in action mode, striking his opponent with a weapon.

The film, with its working title ‘NBK107’, is being produced by Tollywood’s leading production house Mythri Movie Makers.

Actress Shruti Haasan plays the female lead opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna, while Tamil actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar will be seen in an important role as well.

Duniya Vijay, a noted Kannada celebrity is making his Tollywood debut with this film, in which he plays the antagonist.

Team ‘Major’ goes for lowest ticket prices in recent times

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Team ‘Major’ goes for lowest ticket prices in recent times

Hyderabad, May 28 The producers of Adivi Sesh-starrer ‘Major’ have asked the distributors and exhibitors to keep ticket prices as low as possible for both single screens and multiplexes across the Telugu states.

Adivi Sesh, who reprises Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan in ‘Major’, took to his Twitter to make an announcement regarding the same as well.

“It is our movie. So, we decided to give you the LOWEST PRICES for ANY film post-pandemic. Sharing my love, sharing my heart,” Adivi Sesh wrote on his Twitter timeline.

In Telangana, movie ticket prices for the Shashi Kiran Tikka’s directorial have been set at around Rs 150 per single screen and Rs 195 per multiplex.

In Andhra Pradesh, however, ‘Major’ will earn Rs 147 for single screens and Rs 177 for multiplexes.

The decision was made to appeal to the family audience in order for the story of a martyr to reach every person in the country.

‘Major’ is co-produced by Mahesh Babu’s GMB Entertainments.

‘Major’ will be released in Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam theatres on June 3

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Now fire breaks out at EV maker Ather Energy’s premises in Chennai

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Now fire breaks out at EV maker Ather Energy’s premises in Chennai

Chennai/New Delhi, May 28 As EV fires continue to make headlines in the country, a fire broke out at electric scooter manufacturer Ather Energy’s experience centre in Chennai.

The company said in a tweet that there has been a minor fire incident on its premises in Chennai.

“While some property and scooters got affected, thankfully all employees are safe and things are under control. The experience centre will be operational shortly,” the EV company said late on Friday.

It, however, did not reveal what caused the fire incident. The company was awaiting a report from the local fire brigade officials.

This was the first time Ather Energy came in news for a fire incident as several top EV players are facing government inquiry over battery explosions and fire incidents across the country.

A Hero Photon Electric scooter in Odisha caught fire this week while it was being charged. The incident left the scooter partially damaged.

“When contacted, the customer explained that he heard abnormal cracking sounds and discovered that fumes were coming from the electric switchboard of the home, adjacent to the e-scooter and sparks were continuously falling onto the floor and a can of paint lying nearby,” the company said in a statement.

“By the time he went on to switch off the mains and get back to try and put off the fire, it spread and burnt the rear part of the scooter and some household belongings,” it added.

EV makers such as Ola Electric, Pure EV, Jitendra EV Tech and Okinawa have been involved in earlier EV fire incidents.

Meanwhile, a government panel probing EV fire incidents is set to submit its report next week.

The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) which was tasked with investigating EV fire incidents by the Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry, has found serious defects in the batteries, including the designs of the battery packs and modules.

These defects occur because the electric two-wheeler manufacturers like Okinawa Autotech, Pure EV, Jitendra Electric Vehicles, Ola Electric and Boom Motors may have used “lower-grade materials to cut costs”.

The Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES) at the DRDO has submitted its fact-finding report to the Ministry.

Earlier this month, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), which comes under the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry, sent notices to Pure EV and Boom Motors after their e-scooters exploded in April.

The consumer watchdog is also examining more cases of e-scooter fires and will serve similar notices to other EV makers too.

 

PM Modi plays Gujarati card in Rajkot

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PM Modi plays Gujarati card in Rajkot

Rajkot, May 28 Prime Minister Narendra Modi, keeping the election year in mind, smartly played Mahatma Gandhi’s Swadeshi card, reminding him how the Sardar Sarovar project was completed against all odds. He was in Rajkot on Saturday to inaugurate a hospital.

Modi said that before 2001, Gujarat had not seen development and growth, but it was due to his initiative, that the state has now developed in education, industries, and infrastructure.

Playing the regional card, Modi said his government abides by Mahatma Gandhi’s Swadeshi ideology and so is implementing Swadeshi Arth-niti. Gandhi and Patel were always concerned about the upliftment of the poor, and this is the cause upheld by the Modi government. Reaching out to locals, he addressed Gujarati.

The Prime Minister inaugurated the 200-bed K.D. Parvadia hospital at Atkot in Rajkot district of Saurashtra region. The super-specialty hospital is developed with an investment of Rs 40 crore. The facility was established by the Leuva Patidar leader, BJP’s Bharat Boghra, and his family. Boghra is vice president of BJP’s Gujarat unit.

Speaking at the event, the Prime Minister said that before 2001, there were just nine Medical colleges with 1100 seats, but in 21 years, the state has 30 medical colleges with 8000 seats. The government targets one medical college in every district so that no poor family’s child dreaming to be a doctor is disappointed due to the unavailability of seats.

Without naming the Congress rule, he criticized that in past, industrial development was limited between Vapi and Vadodara and the pharma sector remained in just one or two districts. He added that the previous governments never focused on expanding trade, businesses, and industries, which his government did.

He even alleged that when he was Chief Minister, Gujarat’s projects were not cleared by the (Congress-led) Centre and that Congress was anti-Gujarat.

During his tenure as Prime Minister, three crore poor families were allotted pakka ghar, 10 crores got toilets, nine crore women were given gas cylinders, and 2.50 crore houses got electrification.

It was further enumerated that during the Pandemic, the Modi government gave free rations to the socially and economically backward groups, giving them a dignified life – something no other government had ever done.

Lata Mangeshkar was an avid photographer, reveals Sonu Nigam

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Lata Mangeshkar was an avid photographer, reveals Sonu Nigam

Mumbai, May 28 An artist in the true sense, Lata Mangeshkar was a legendary personality who had ruled the singing industry with her magical voice.

Apart from singing, Lata had some other interests too that talked a lot about her creative personality, which the television show ‘Naam Reh Jaayega’ is bringing to the fore.

Not many people are aware that Lata was an ace photographer and would take her camera along every time she traveled.

Singer Sonu Nigam has revealed her interest in photography. He said, “Lataji used to love clicking photos. Whenever she had time she used to go on jungle safaris and used to click a lot of photos. In fact, she had a huge collection of photos, and very soon we will be expecting a book launch of her photographic collection.”

Star Plus’ 8-episode series ‘Naam Reh Jaayega’, has more than 20 of the biggest Indian artists join hands to pay tribute to the legendary Lata Mangeshkar.

Conceived and produced by Gajendra Singh, singers featured on the show include Sonu Nigam, Arijit Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Nitin Mukesh, Neeti Mohan, Alka Yagnik, Sadhana Sargam, Udit Narayan, Shaan, Kumar Sanu, Amit Kumar, Jatin Pandit, Javed Ali, Aishwarya Majumdar, Sneha Pant, Pyarelal Ji, Palak Muchhal and Anwesha.

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