Pawan Kalyan all set to resume shooting for ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’

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Pawan Kalyan all set to resume shooting for ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’

Tollywood star Pawan Kalyan is currently struggling as he juggles between his political tours and shooting for his upcoming movies.

Pawan Kalyan’s highly-anticipated period action drama, ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’ which is being directed by Krish Jagarlamudi, is readying for an upcoming shooting schedule. The makers had wrapped more than half of the talkie part, but then the second wave of the pandemic made it impossible for them to complete the schedule.

Sources suggest that the makers of this Krish directorial are going to resume the shooting formalities starting Tuesday. Though there is no information regarding Pawan Kalyan’s dates to shoot for this movie, it is assumed that the ‘Bheemla Nayak’ actor would join the sets post Diwali.

Pawan will be shooting for a high-octane fight sequence. Also, Bollywood stars Arjun Rampal and Jacqueline Fernandez are supposed to join the sets of ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’, to shoot for important sequences.

Actress Nidhhi Agerwal is to play the female lead in this movie. Pawan Kalyan is to appear as a warrior for the first time, in ‘Hari Hara Veera Mallu’.

M.M. Keeravani is roped in for the composition of the music for the epic drama. Telugu’s popular producer A.M. Rathnam is presenting the movie and A. Dayakara Rao is producing it. The film is scheduled to open in cinemas worldwide on April 29, 2022.

Sundar C’s horror-comedy ‘Aranmanai 3’ to see Nov 12 OTT release

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Sundar C’s horror-comedy ‘Aranmanai 3’ to see Nov 12 OTT release

Director Sundar C’s horror-comedy ‘Aranmanai 3’, which is running in theatres across the state, will release on OTT platform ZEE5 Tamil on November 12.

Actor Arya, who plays the lead in the film along with Raashi Khanna and Andrea Jeremiah, posted a video clip on Twitter confirming the news.

The third part of the immensely popular and hugely successful ‘Aranmanai’ franchise released in theatres on October 14.

While the earlier two parts of the ‘Aranmanai’ franchise were shot on sets erected for the purpose, this part was shot in a real palace in Gujarat called the Wankaner Palace, where the entire crew stayed for a period of 40 days.

The film, presented by Udhayanidhi Stalin on behalf of Red Giant Films and produced by Khushbu Sundar on behalf of Avni Cinemax, features a big star cast including the late actor Vivekh and popular comedian Yogi Babu.

Music for the film is by Sathya and cinematography is by U.K. Senthil Kumar.

Sai Dharam Tej’s ‘Republic’ set for OTT release

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Sai Dharam Tej’s ‘Republic’ set for OTT release

Sai Dharam Tej’s recent political drama titled ‘Republic’ was released at the theatres, opening to rather poor collections. Despite the underwhelming performance, the movie had received critical acclaim from noted politicians from the two Telugu states.

‘Republic’ is now set to land on OTT. The film is to premiere on ZEE5 on November 26. ZEE5 had bagged the digital rights of ‘Republic’ ahead of its theatrical release, as the makers were ambiguous about the theatrical release.

The political drama is directed by Deva Katta, who is well-known for his portrayal of social issues. Aishwarya Rajesh appeared as the female lead in this movie. Actress Ramya Krishnan and others had appeared in pivotal roles as well.

Sai Dharam Tej is currently recovering from injuries caused by an accident, which landed him in hospital for more than a month. ‘Republic’ was released when Sai Dharam Tej was still in hospital.

Sai Dharam Tej’s previous movie ‘Solo Brathuke So Betteru’ had an OTT release on ZEE5 as well.

‘RRR’ video sets YouTube record for a Tollywood film

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‘RRR’ video sets YouTube record for a Tollywood film

AS the makers unveiled a high-octane glimpse from the upcoming movie ‘RRR’, the video has gone viral, smashing YouTube record for a Tollywood film.

Slated for a mammoth release on January 7, the ‘glimpse of RRR’ has created history.

The makers of RRR have revealed a ‘Glimpse of RRR’ has recorded the fastest 100K liked Tollywood film glimpse in just 12 minutes on YouTube. With Jr NTR, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Ram Charan, and Olivia Morris in the lead roles, the video released by the team of ‘RRR’ has been on the top lists of social media trends.

‘Glimpse of RRR’ has drawn the attention of celebrities and technicians from around the world.

“Blown away by the spectacular visuals! Just wow.. stunning!! Can’t wait to watch the film #RRR”, ‘Sarkaru Vaari Paata’ hero Mahesh Babu wrote.

Telugu’s ‘Icon Star’ Allu Arjun is among the celebrities who appeared to be very impressed with the video released too. “What a mind-blowing glimpse of #RRR @ssrajamouli garu you the pride of Indian Cinema. My brother @AlwaysRamCharan & my Bava @tarak9999 Power Pack show. Congratulations to @ajaydevgn Garu, dear @aliaa08, and the entire cast & Crew. Watch it now (sic)”.

Several other celebrities, technicians, and fans are happy with the video released.

The visual grandeur appeals to all sections of the audience. SS Rajamouli is the director of this project, while M.M. Keeravani is composing the music. ‘RRR’ is produced by D.V.V Danayya on the DVV Entertainment banner and will be released in 10 languages worldwide.

Jr NTR is to appear as Komaram Bheem and Ram Charan plays the role of Alluri Sita Rama Raju. Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt are to appear in important roles.

I break down everytime I see ‘Jai Bhim’: Lijo Mol Jose

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I break down everytime I see ‘Jai Bhim’: Lijo Mol Jose

She might have acted in the film and accolades might be pouring in for her performance, but Lijo Mol Jose, who plays the pivotal character of ‘Sengkani’ in the critically acclaimed ‘Jai Bhim’, says she still cannot stop herself from breaking down everytime she sees her character on screen.

The actress, who says she still hasn’t completely come out of the character she plays in the film, admits that it’s taken a toll on her.

“Even now, if I see the film, I will cry. That is because I experienced her trauma and it is still there in me even now. No other character that I have played so far has affected me to the extent that this character has,” says Lijo, who plays a tribal woman seeking justice for her husband’s custodial death in the lock-up.

“Be it during dubbing or while shooting scenes like the death scene, I did not use glycerine at all. What you see on screen are all real tears. In fact, I was sobbing and I couldn’t control my tears even after the director said ‘cut’. I took a long time to get a hold on myself. There are several scenes like that in this film,” says the talented actress, who only recently tied the knot.

‘Jai Bhim’, which has been directed by Tha. Se. Gnanavel and which released Tuesday on Prime Video, has been garnering good reviews.

In fact, the gripping courtroom drama that is based on a real-life incident, even came in for praise from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, who said that the thoughts about the film had made his heart heavy.

Kohli may lose ODI captaincy as well; India likely to have one skipper for T20 and ODI: Sources

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Kohli may lose ODI captaincy as well; India likely to have one skipper for T20 and ODI: Sources

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is not happy with the way the Indian team has performed in their first two matches of the ICC T20 World Cup, and it is learnt that Virat Kohli might lose his ODI captaincy as well if the Men in Blue fail to qualify for the semifinals in the showpiece event in the UAE.

Kohli has announced that he will step down from India’s T20 captaincy after the World Cup. But now another question is doing the rounds following India’s flop show in the UAE — will he continue as ODI skipper or not?

If sources are to be believed, the answer from the board at the moment is “no”.

“The board is unhappy. And there is serious doubt over his (Virat) ODI captaincy now as well. But three games still left and if India, by any chance, manage to qualify and fight back in the tournament then the scenario could change. But, right now, if you ask me or anybody, Virat is doubtful as ODI captain,” a source said.

Asked if Rohit Sharma could be given the responsibility, the official said, “It is too early to name anybody, let the T20 World Cup get over. Rahul Dravid may also join the team as head coach soon. He will be discussed as well. Rohit or anybody else, or Virat continues, everything will be done afterwards. There are chances that India get one captain for T20 and ODI formats and one (Virat) for Tests,” he added.

Kohli has so far led India in four ICC events — the 2017 Champions Trophy, 2019 50-over World Cup, World Test Championship (WTC) and the ongoing T20 World Cup. In all these events, India failed to clinch a single title.

India’s title drought has stretched for long with their last major tournament win being the 2013 Champions Trophy in England and Wales. India’s last successful campaign in an ICC event came under former captain MS Dhoni.

Can India qualify for T20 World Cup semis?

While India can’t reach eight points from hereon, Afghanistan and New Zealand can get to eight points, provided the more fancied teams avoid shocks in Group 2. From here on, the November 7 match between Afghanistan and New Zealand will assume a lot of importance.

India will have to win all their next three matches and win them by big margins to boost their net run rate which is reeling at -1.609. However, New Zealand should lose to either of Namibia or Scotland as it gives Kohli’s men an opportunity to overtake the Black Caps’ NRR.

India reports 10,423 Covid cases, 443 deaths

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India reports 10,423 Covid cases, 443 deaths

In the last 24 hours, India registered 10,423 new Covid-19 cases and 443 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

The new fatalities increased the nationwide death toll to 4,58,880.

The recovery of 15,021 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally to 3,36,83,581.

Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.21 percent.

The active caseload stands at 1,53,776. Active cases presently constitute 0.45 per cent of the country’s total positive cases, which is the lowest since March 2020.

Also in the same period, a total of 10,09,045 tests were conducted across the country.

Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the states/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 daily new cases that is being reported for 128 consecutive days now.

India has so far conducted 61,02,10,339 cumulative tests. While the testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, the weekly positivity rate at 1.16 per cent remains less than 2 per cent for the last 39 days now.

The daily positivity rate was reported to be 1.03 per cent. It has remained below 2 per cent for the last 29 days and below 3 per cent for 64 consecutive days now.

India’s cumulative Covid vaccination coverage has exceeded 106.85 crore with 52.39 lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours.

This has been achieved through 1,07,33,024 sessions.

Sri Lanka resumes direct flights with France after 6 yrs

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Sri Lanka resumes direct flights with France after 6 yrs

Sri Lanka has resumed direct flights between Colombo and Paris after a lapse of six years.

Airport officials said a Sri Lankan Airlines flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake early on Monday, carrying 200 passengers, reports Xinhua news agency.

The officials said that Sri Lankan Airlines will operate scheduled flights between Sri Lanka and France non-stop every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

The first direct flights between the two countries were launched in the 1980s.

In 2015, these direct flights were discontinued.

Auto fuel price rise continues unabated

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Auto fuel price rise continues unabated

Fuel prices increased again on Tuesday for the seventh consecutive day as global oil prices failed to relent and continued to remain firm.

However, unlike in the past, oil marketing companies (OMC) only raised the pump price of petrol on Tuesday while keeping diesel rates unchanged.

Accordingly, the pump price of petrol in Delhi increased by 35 paisa per litre to jump to Rs 110.04 a litre, while diesel prices remained at Monday’s level of Rs 98.42 a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers.

In the financial capital of Mumbai, petrol prices have now increased to Rs 115.84 per litre while diesel remains at Rs 106.63 a litre, the highest among all metros.

Across the country as well, petrol prices increased between 35-40 paisa per litre but their retail rates varied depending on the level of local taxes on petroleum products.

The fuel prices have now increased for seventh consecutive days by 35 paisa per litre. Before this after holding for couple of days, fuel prices again had risen on previous five days by about 35 paisa per litre.

Diesel prices have increased on 30 out of the last 39 days taking up its retail price by Rs 9.90 per litre in Delhi.

With diesel price rising sharply, the fuel is now available at over Rs 100 a litre in several parts of the country. It is very close to breaching the mark even in Delhi where it had rapidly climbed to Rs 98.42 a litre on Monday.

Petrol prices had maintained stability since September 5 but oil companies finally raised its pump prices last week and this week given a spurt in the product prices lately. Petrol prices have also risen on 28 of the previous 35 days taking up its pump price by Rs 8.85 per litre.

Crude price has been on a surge rising over three year high level of over $ 85 a barrel now as global demand remains firm while OPEC+ continues to move s lowly on increasing production. It has fallen a bit to around $84 a barrel after China released some oil from its reserve to address supply concerns.

Since September 5, when both petrol and diesel prices were revised, the price of petrol and diesel in the international market is higher by around $9-10 per barrel as compared to average prices during August.

Tamil stars Prabhu, Shivakarthikeyan pay visit to Puneeth’s residence

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Tamil stars Prabhu, Shivakarthikeyan pay visit to Puneeth’s residence

Senior actor from Tamil film industry Prabhu Ganeshan and popular star Shivakarthikeyan paid a visit to Kannada super star Puneeth Rajkumar’s residence on Monday and offered their condolences to the untimely death of the actor.

Prabhu remembered that Puneeth’s father Dr Rajkumar and his father Shivaji Ganeshan shared a very good bondage. “Appu (Puneeth), Shivanna (Shivrajkumar) and Raghu (Raghavendra Rajkumar) are more than a family. I am very much pained by the untimely death of Appu. I can’t forget his humbleness and friendly nature. Whenever I was in Bengaluru, he made it a point to call and visit me. Both of us were foodies, we had a very good time together,” he said.

“I can’t forget the incident when Appu spent more than 6 hours when I fell sick during shooting here. Puneeth was a wonderful boy. He was an ambassador of love. If we are pained so much, imagine the plight of his family? It’s a loss to the Indian film industry,” he explained emotionally.

After meeting Puneeth Rajkumar’s family members Shivakarthikeyan stated that he can’t just believe that Puneeth is not there. “He was a wonderful actor. We are still in shock. We are not able to come out of it. I spoke to Puneeth, a month ago. It is a big loss to the film industry,” he said.

“Puneeth had a clean heart. He spoke to all with love. He had wished me for my ‘Doctor’ movie. We met on a stage, Puneeth had invited me home, I could not meet him. He will be on my mind forever,” he said.

Meanwhile, the family will perform ‘Haalu-Tuppa’ ceremony (offering of ghee and milk to the grave) on Tuesday. Tight security is arranged in the surrounding areas of Kanteerava Studio. The government has not decided on entry to the fans of Puneeth yet. Family sources have stated that flowers are being brought from Coimbatore for the ceremony.

Siddaramaiah, the leader of Opposition in Karnataka has urged the central government to confer Padma Shri posthumously to Puneeth Rajkumar. “Puneeth would have earned Padma Shri with his talent and social concern if he was to be alive,” he said.

Dr Bhujanga Shetty, the founder of Narayana Nethralaya has thanked Puneeth Rajkumar and his family for donating eyes. “We have successfully conducted surgeries with modern technology on four persons. Puneeth’s eyes have enabled three males and one female to see the world. Dr Yathish and Dr Prarthana team have conducted these surgeries on Saturday,” he said.

The upper layer and inner layers of cornea will be separated and two patients could be treated with one eye. “We are successful in transplanting four persons with two corneas and this is the first time in the state,” he maintained.

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