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The Hindi film, a witty satire on patriarchy, was chosen from a pool of 29 contenders, which included the Bollywood blockbuster Animal, Malayalam National Award winner Aattam, and Cannes winner All We Imagine As Light.
The 13-member jury, led by renowned Assamese filmmaker Jahu Barua, unanimously picked Laapataa Ladies, produced by Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, to compete in the Best International Film category at the Academy Awards.
Other notable films in the running included the Tamil movie Maharaja, Telugu titles Kalki 2898 AD and Hanu-Man, along with Hindi films Swatantraya Veer Savarkar and Article 370.
Last year, India’s entry was the Malayalam superhit 2018: Everyone is a Hero.








Superstar Mahesh Babu is gearing up for his highly anticipated global project, SSMB 29, under the direction of the acclaimed SS Rajamouli. Fans can expect an official announcement about the film’s launch soon.
On a philanthropic note, Mahesh Babu, along with his wife Namrata Shirodkar, recently met with Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The couple handed over a cheque for Rs. 50 lakh, fulfilling their pledge to support flood-affected areas in Telangana.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy expressed heartfelt thanks to Mahesh for his generous donation and acknowledged his commitment to giving back to the community. Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu’s new rugged look, with a full beard and moustache, has taken the internet by storm, delighting fans across the country.



















Power Star Pawan Kalyan is currently focused on his political career, but fans are thrilled as he returns to the set of Hari Hara Veera Mallu (HHVM). The production team confirmed that filming resumed today at 7 AM on a specially designed set in Vijayawada.
Excitingly, Hari Hara Veera Mallu release date has also been announced! The film is set to hit theaters on March 28, 2025, and will be released in multiple Indian languages. To boost the excitement, a captivating new poster shows Pawan Kalyan holding a sword, which has fans buzzing.
This epic movie, Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit, features Nidhhi Agerwal in the lead female role, with a stellar cast that includes Bobby Deol, M. Nassar, Sunil, Raghubabu, Subbaraju, and Nora Fatehi.
Produced by A Dayakar Rao under Mega Surya Production, the film has music by the legendary Oscar-winner MM Keeravaani. While director Krish Jagarlamudi has worked on most of the film, the remaining scenes will be wrapped up by Jyoti Krisna, son of AM Ratnam.
Fans can expect more exciting updates on Hari Hara Veera Mallu as the release date draws near!