Malayalam movie stars Mohanlal and Shobana have worked together in over 50 films including 'Thenmavin Kombathu', 'Pavithram', 'Valanakalude Naadu', 'Manichithrathazhu', and others. They last shared screen in the film 'Mampazhakkalam' directed by Joshiy. In good news for the fans of the iconic pair, Mohanlal and Shobana are all set to reunite on screen. Mohanlal and Shobana will be seen sharing the screen in Tharun Moorthy's upcoming directorial 'L360'. Shobana took to her Instagram handle to share the news and expressed her excitement for the same. She stated, “Good morning. It’s a great day to announce that I am doing a Malayalam movie after a long gap. I am super excited. The director is Tharun Moorthy. Can you guess who the hero of the movie is? Yes, it is Mr. Mohanlal.” The actress also highlighted that this will make Mohanlal's 360th film. This will also mark Mohanlal and Shobana's 56th film together. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shobana Chandrakumar (@shobana_danseuse) Director Tharun Moorthy made his directorial debut with the critically and commercially appreciated film 'Operation Java' in 2021. The film starred Lukman, Balu Vargehes, and Binu Pappu. His second project, 'Saudi Vellakka' (2022), also featured Lukman and Binu in key roles, alongside Devi Varma and Sujith Shankar. Shobana had made her comeback to cinema in 2020 with the Malayalam film 'Varane Avashymundu' opposite Suresh Gopi. The film also starred Dulquer Salmaan and Kalyani Priyadarshan. The story of L360 has been written by Tharun Moorthy and KR Sunil. This marks the 14th film produced by Renjith for his own Rejaputra films. The film depicts Mohanlal portraying the role of a taxi driver, reminiscent of roles that propelled him to superstar status. Directed by Tarun Murthy, with the story penned by K.S. Sunil and cinematography by Shaji, the film features popular comedian turned character actor Jagdish in a significant role. The film is expected to hit the theatres during Puja holidays in October.
19 April,2024 01:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTamil filmmaker Shankar's daughter Aishwarya recently got married. the filmmaker's family hosted a grand reception for their daughter which was attended by several film personalities. Aishwarya Shankar married Tarun Karthikeyan in Chennai on April 15. Celebrities like Vikram, Suriya, Nayanthara, Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, and Janhvi Kapoor attended. Videos of actor Ranveer Singh and director Atlee setting the dance floor on fire doing the rounds on social media. Accompanying them was Shankar's other daughter Aditi who matched the energy level of Ranveer Singh. Shankar’s younger daughter, Aditi, took to Instagram to share pictures and videos from her sister’s star-studded wedding. She seemed pumped in particular to dance with Ranveer and Atlee. With my spirit animal @ranveersingh. And shaking a leg with @atlee47 naaaa. what a memorable evening.” Replying to the post, Ranveer wrote, "What a memorable night! immaculate vibes!!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aditi Shankar (@aditishankarofficial) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aditi Shankar (@aditishankarofficial) In another video, Ranveer and Atlee dance with Aditi to 'Kaavaalaa' from 'Jailer' and 'Zinda Banda' from 'Jawan'. They also dance to the song 'Malhari' from Ranveer's film 'Padmaavat'. Anna’s dance! π€©π₯#Jawan chief @Atlee_dir and Ranveer Singh grooving to #ZindaBanda at the wedding celebrations of Director Shankar's daughter. pic.twitter.com/DUL80D9Yff — Gaurav (@SRKgaurav1) April 19, 2024 #Atlee is having Morattu fun..ππ₯ He took care of all the guests in #Shankar Daughter's Wedding..π€pic.twitter.com/7xNmLlyP3o — Laxmi Kanth (@iammoviebuff007) April 18, 2024 On the work front, Shankar is currently shooting for the film 'Game Changer' which stars Ram Charan and Kiara Advani. This will mark his first Telugu film. Shankar had also announced the Hindi remake of his film 'Anniyan' with Ranveer Singh. Reportedly, the film has been put on hold. Ranveer Singh, on the other hand, was last seen in the film 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' opposite Alia Bhatt. He is currently shooting for Rohit Shetty's Singham Again. The film also stars Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor.
19 April,2024 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs the first phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections commenced on Friday, many people were seen heading to the nearest polling booths to cast their votes. Among the early ones were also Tamil film superstar Ajith Kumar. The superstar arrived at the polling booth at 6.45 am, 15 minutes before the centers opened for voting. The actor arrived early in the morning to fulfill his duty as a citizen and to not cause trouble to other citizens. Ajith was seen in a white shirt as he arrived at the Thiruvanmiyur polling booth in Chennai. He posed for the media and flaunted his inked finger with pride after casting his vote. Videos and photos of the superstar arriving at the polling booth soon made their way to social media. To not bother anyone, he arrived at 6:45 in the morning. Waited until 7am, voted, and then left the voting place quietly without trying to get attention from the media.This is our THALA #AjithKumar π₯ #VidaaMuyarchi #GoodBadUgly pic.twitter.com/54Y6hn6byv — AJITH FANS COMMUNITY (@TFC_mass) April 19, 2024 Apart from him, superstar Rajinikanth also cast his vote in the morning on Friday in Chennai. Superstar #Rajinikanth Casted his Vote π³ #LokSabhaElection2024 #TamilNadu #Tamilnaduelectionpic.twitter.com/uVBdv1vYLT — Suresh PRO (@SureshPRO_) April 19, 2024 Actors Dhanush and Siva Karthiyekan also turned up to cast their votes on Friday morning. Voting for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Friday across 102 parliamentary constituencies spread over 21 states and Union Territories as the mega seven-phase electoral exercise commenced at 7:00 am. Voters will exercise their franchise until 6:00 pm. According to the data released by the Election Commission of India (ECI), a total of 1.87 lakh polling stations have been set up, while 18 lakh personnel have been deployed across the 102 constituencies going to the polls. The second phase will be held on April 26 and the remaining phases will be May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1 accordingly. The last general elections in 2019 were also held in seven phases. Ajith's work front: Ajith's most recent film was 2023's 'Thunivu', directed by H Vinoth. He will be next seen in 'Vidaa Muyarchi', co-starring Trisha, Arjun Sarja and Regina Cassandra. The title of his 63rd film was also recently annoucned. "With Wholesome Humbleness herewith, we Announce the title of AK's Next Movie Called as #GoodBadUgly #AjithKumar @MythriOfficial," Chandra posted on X. 'Good Bad Ugly', which is Ajith's 63rd movie as an actor, is directed by Adhik Ravichandran of "Mark Antony" fame. The movie, which will be released around the festival of Pongal in 2025, is backed by Mythri Movie Makers and will feature music composed by Devi Shri Prasad.
19 April,2024 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Kiara Advani, who will be soon seen in the Telugu political action thriller ‘Game Changer’ has a penchant for baking. The actress took to her Instagram on Thursday and shared a video of baking a cake and garnishing it with biscuits and choco chips, wearing a black T-shirt, a blue striped shirt, and a pair of denim. She wrote in the caption, “Baking with my favourite snakk (sic)." On the work front, the actress will soon be seen sharing the screen with Telugu star Ram Charan in ‘Game Changer’. The film directed by S. Shankar features Ram Charan in a triple role, leading an ensemble cast of Anjali, S.J. Suryah, Jayaram, Sunil, Srikanth, Samuthirakani, and Nassar. The actress also has 'Don 3' in the pipeline, which has Ranveer Singh in the titular role. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
19 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSTelugu cinema star Chiranjeevi hosted some Russian delegates at his home in Hyderabad. The actor discussed creative collaborations between the Telugu film industry and their country during their meeting. Julia Golubeva, Cinema Advisor to the Minister of Government of Moscow, Ekaterina Cherkez Zade, Head of Center for Creative Industries Development, Federal Agency for Strategic Initiatives - Moscow, Maria Sitkovskaya, Director, Universal University, and other delegates met the actor, according to a press note shared by the actor’s team. The delegation is a part of the Culture Ministry in Moscow. Videos and pictures from the meet made their way to social media. The actor discussed possible creative collaborations with the Russians and the Telugu film industry. The Russians also expressed interest in promoting the shooting of Telugu films in Russia. A high level delegation of the Ministry Of Culture - Moscow has met #Chiranjeevi garu at his residence todayBoss @KChiruTweets#MegastarChiranjeevi pic.twitter.com/NPLmjrUo1q — Chiranjeevi Army (@chiranjeeviarmy) April 18, 2024 Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi is gearing up for his next project titled, 'Vishwambhara'. The film will be out on Sankranti 2025. It is a film by Vassishta of 'Bimbisara' fame. As per a statement, MM Keeravani has come on board to score the film's music, while Chota K Naidu is the cinematographer. AS Prakash is the production designer, while Sushmita Konidela is the costume designer. The shoot of the movie is in the initial stages. Initially there were rumours that the film is a sequel to Chiranjeevi’s hit film Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari, but Vyjayanti Movies clarified on X that only they own the 1990 film’s rights. Vishwambhara is slated to release on January 10, 2025. On the other hand, Chiranjeevi will be conferred with Padma Vibhushan - the second-highest civilian honour in the country. Expressing his delight at being named the recipient, he said, "After hearing this news, I became speechless. I'm really overwhelmed. I am humbled and grateful for this honour. It's only the unconditional and invaluable love of the people, audiences, fans, my blood brothers, and blood sisters that allowed me to reach here. I owe my life and this moment to you. I always try to express my gratitude in ways that I can, though I know I can never do enough."
19 April,2024 07:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRishab Shetty is undoubtedly one of the most acclaimed multi-faceted personalities in Indian Cinema. The 'Kantara' star is right now fully focused on the 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. Recently Rishab Shetty and his wife Pragathi Shetty met actor Mohanlal. This can't be denied both Rishab Shetty and Mohanlal are among the finest talents of Indian cinema. The 'Kantara' actor shared his experience meeting with Mohanlal on social media. Taking to social media, Rishab Shetty shared the pictures with Mohanlal and captioned, "An honor and a pleasure to meet the legendary @mohanlal sir!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rishab Shetty (@rishabshettyofficial) The pictures of Rishab Shetty and Mohanlal drew the attention of the fans and the audiences. They are in all praise for both of them and hail the duo saying, "Two passionate actors". Rishab Shetty right now is fully focused on the prequel of Hombale Films 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. Ever since the announcement teaser has been out it has left everyone stunned with the look of Rishab and following the success of Kantara A Legend, he is set to take the audiences on divine experience like never before. Meanwhile, on the work front, Rishab Shetty is working to bring a divine experience like never before with the much-awaited 'Kantara: Chapter 1'. The film is in its shooting stage and besides this, he is in discussion for a film with Bollywood director Ashutosh Gowariker. Announcing the prequel at Kantara's success meet last year, director-actor Rishab said, "We are very pleased and thankful to the audience who had shown immense love and support to Kantara and taking the journey ahead, with the blessing of almighty Daiva the film has successfully completed 100 days and I would like to take this opportunity to announce the prequel of Kantara. What you have seen is actually Part 2, Part 1 will come next year. The idea has been flashed into my mind while I was shooting for Kantara because the history of Kantara has more depth to it, and currently, if the writing part is concerned we are in the middle of digging into more details. As the research is still progressing, it would be very early to reveal details about the film."
18 April,2024 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Nikhil Siddhartha and his wife, Dr Pallavi were recently blessed with a baby boy. Days after welcoming their son, the actor spoke about Fatherhood, revealed his son's name, and more in conversation with Times of India. Nikhil Siddhartha said that he is trying his best to spend quality time with his wife and child and share responsibilities despite professional commitments. He also said that he has given up 'bad habits' because he wants to be healthier for his son. The actor also revealed that they have named their son Dheera Siddhartha. "I am trying to spend time with him every day because kids grow up so quickly. I’m trying my best to share responsibilities with Pallavi. I used to go out partying at least once a week, but I stopped doing that now. You want to give up bad habits and become healthy for your child once you become a parent. If someone told me 15 years ago my life would turn out to be this good, I would’ve stressed less and been happier.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_nikhil) Nikhil and Pallavi welcomed their son on February 21 this year at a private hospital in Hyderabad. the actor shared a picture of him kissing his son’s forehead on Instagram, penning an emotional note about him losing his father, Shyam, last year. He wrote, “Just over a year ago I lost my father and 2da We Welcome a New Baby Boy into our family.. Feels like it's him back again. Happy to share that Pallavi & Me Have a Cute little baby boy Delivered today. Emotional and Extremely Happy. (sic)” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nikhil Siddhartha (@actor_nikhil) Nikhil and Pallavi dated for two years before they got engaged. They had a low-key wedding ceremony in Hyderabad in 2020. Due to the pandemic, they had a limited guest list and the event that was supposed to happen in April took place in May. In 2022, there were rumours of the couple looking to part ways. The actor, however, rubbished the speculation by sharing a picture with Pallavi. He will soon be seen in Swayambhu, The India House, and Karthikeya 3.
18 April,2024 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFamily Star may have received mixed reviews, but Vijay Deverakonda and Mrunal Thakur have been praised for their performances in the drama. Considering Parasuram’s directorial venture marks only Thakur’s third Telugu release, she is grateful to have won over the audiences again. “Stepping into a new industry can be daunting, but the love showered upon my characters has been overwhelming. To receive such warmth and acceptance from the south Indian audience for three consecutive years is beyond anything I could have imagined,” says the actor, who forayed into the Telugu film industry with the sleeper hit, Sita Ramam, in 2022. Her golden run continued with Hi Nanna (2023) opposite Nani. A still from Family Star Juggling Hindi and Telugu projects isn’t easy. But Thakur feels Family Star has consolidated her position as a bankable actor down south. Not just that, she believes that the tag of a pan-India star is not out of reach for women anymore. While the label has been largely used for select male actors, she says leading ladies are breaking the glass ceiling, hoping to emulate what the late Sridevi had done decades ago. “With a shift towards diverse storytelling and an emphasis on talent and versatility, the dream for female actors to become pan-India stars is now within reach. Moreover, the south Indian film industry, known for its rich narratives and nuanced characters, is [giving a boost to] talented people.”
17 April,2024 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuTamil superstar Dhanush took to his Instagram on Tuesday and shared posters from his upcoming film 'Kubera'. The posters show the actor in a disheveled look, sporting a scruffy beard and looking into the camera as he stands in front of a wall. religious mural on the wall depicts Lord Shiva receiving alms from Annapurna, a form of his divine spouse Parvati. The film, which also stars Nagarjuna, Jim Sarbh, and Rashmika Mandanna, marks Dhanush’s first collaboration with director Sekhar Kammula, known for his Telugu films like 'Godavari', 'Happy Days' and 'Love Story'. 'Kubera' has been shot simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi and has music by Devi Sri Prasad of 'Pushpa' fame. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 April,2024 06:41 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Akshay Kumar is all set to make his Telugu debut with Vishnu Manchu starrer 'Kannappa'. He will be seen sharing screen space with Prabhas, and Mohanlal. Taking to his Instagram handle, Vishnu Manchu made this announcement. He shared a video in which View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vishnu Manchu (@vishnumanchu) Akshay Kumar was seen being greeted by Vishnu and renowned actor and producer Mohan Babu. Mohan Babu later presented Akshay with a shawl as a token of his appreciation. Later, all three were seen getting engaged in a conversation. He wrote in the caption, "The #kannappa journey just got more thrilling as we welcome the Superstar Mr. Akshay Kumar to the Telugu Film Industry. Thrilled to announce his debut in Telugu cinema with Kannappa. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure!#akshaykumar #telugufilmindustry" Mukesh Kumar Singh will direct Kannappa, an upcoming Telugu film. It is inspired by the narrative of Kannappa, a devotee of Lord Shiva. Mohan Babu produced the film. Vishnu Manchu plays the titular character in the film, who also wrote the screenplay of the film based on a story developed by Paruchuri Gopala Krishna, G Nageswara Reddy, Eshwar Reddy, and Thota Prasadnaidu The film will feature names such as Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Sarath Kumar, and Brahmanandam in key roles. Talking about Akshay, he is seen in the movie 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', also starring Tiger Shroff. Akshay described the film as a "Bad Boys-like film" during the trailer launch. The movie directed by Ali Abbas Zafar boasts an ensemble cast featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran in a captivating villainous role, alongside Sonakshi Sinha, Manushi Chhillar, and Alaya F in significant parts. 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' which was released in cinemas on April 10, 2024, faced a clash at the box office with Ajay Devgn's 'Maidaan'. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 April,2024 06:31 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIIn a recent candid conversation, Mrunal Thakur talked about the journey of signing and experiencing the unexpected success and overwhelming appreciation for her film 'Sita Ramam'. The romantic film, also starring Dulquer Salmaan, released in 2022. In the conversation, when asked about her expectations during the signing of the movie - whether she had imagined the kind of success or appreciation she would receive - Mrunal confessed she wasn’t expecting it. When she signed on for the movie, Mrunal had no idea how much popularity or praise would I get. “No, I didn't. When I was signing the movie a lot of people were like, were not aware in the first place, the film only blew out when it was released in Telugu. You know before the release, the buzz, you know they say ‘buzz kya hai’," she stated. Mrunal highlighted how everyone in the film industry wants to succeed, acknowledging that everyone involved wants their movie to perform well. Mrunal was beyond happy since she had prayed so hard for "Sita Ramam" to succeed. She remembered being blown away by the enthusiastic response when she first saw the movie in a theatre with other people on opening day. She said, “I prayed so hard and when the film came out, it just, people just went crazy. I didn’t even know, I was actually watching the movie for the first time in the theatre with the audience, on the first day, first show. Kabhi na ye soch ke jab film aap sign karte ho na ki ye popular hogi nahi hogi, ye soch ke mat kariye. I only sign it because I see that like I treat all my characters as my lovers. I love them. Like you know whenever the film is done I feel it is like a breakup." In addition, Mrunal is receiving praise for her performance in 'Family Star', which features Vijay Deverakonda in the title role. The movie's cast includes Ravi Babu, Abhinaya, Vasuki, and Rohini Hattangadi.
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