Production has wrapped on the initial filming phase for the Malayalam action feature Athiradi, with the second round of shooting set to start on November 14, according to industry insiders. The project unites actors Basil Joseph, Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan for their first collaboration. Zarin Shihab from Rekhachithram will join the ensemble cast.
First-time director Arun Anirudhan helms the picture, which promises a mass entertainment experience based on promotional materials. A multilingual preview showcased the three leads in visually and temperamentally distinct roles. The footage was distributed in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada.
Anirudhan previously contributed screenplay work to Minnal Murali, the maiden...
Rapper A$AP Rocky celebrated fatherhood after welcoming daughter Rocki Irish Mayers with partner Rihanna in September, joining the couple's sons RZA, age three, and Riot, age two. The 37-year-old artist said raising a girl has been wonderful while accepting the Fashion Icon Award at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, noting he appears radiant from the experience.
Rocky explained that personal style develops naturally rather than through parental pressure, suggesting children either inherit fashion sense or they do not. Sources previously indicated the couple planned to have children with minimal age gaps to foster sibling connections and shared experiences. The pair feels grateful as they enter this new phase of family life.
Rihanna has...
Jennifer Lawrence has defended her working relationship with filmmaker David O. Russell, stating she never experienced degrading treatment during their collaborations on three films that earned her Academy Award nominations. The actress won Best Actress for Silver Linings Playbook and received additional nods for American Hustle and Joy.
Speaking on The Interview podcast, Lawrence described Russell's directorial approach as straightforward rather than abusive. She said his blunt feedback helped her performances and noted she lacks sensitivity to professional criticism. However, she acknowledged that co-star Amy Adams may have faced different treatment during American Hustle. Adams told GQ magazine in 2016 that working with Russell left...
Arhaan Khan delighted followers of Salman Khan by posting a rare sketch depicting the Bollywood star alongside his father, acclaimed screenwriter Salim Khan. The illustration appeared within a series of images shared by Arhaan, son of Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan, showcasing various personal moments. Fans quickly filled the comments praising the actor's appearance and expressing appreciation for the nostalgic surprise.
Additional photographs in the collection highlighted Arhaan's relationship with younger family members. Several frames showed him supervising siblings during outdoor activities and indoor playtime, demonstrating his protective role. One snapshot captured him guiding a young relative during a pony ride, while another...
Former reality television participant Rohan Mehra has criticized producers of Bigg Boss 19 for manipulating promotional footage to suggest a romantic connection between contestants Ashnoor Kaur and Abhishek Bajaj. The actor accused editors of distorting ordinary exchanges to fabricate an artificial storyline, calling the practice misleading and unjust in his social media statement. Mehra previously participated in the tenth season of the competition series.
This marks Mehra's second public defense of Kaur during the current season. He earlier condemned housemates Tanya Mittal, Neelam Giri, and Kunickaa Sadanand after they made disparaging comments about Kaur's physical appearance. Video clips showed the trio questioning why Kaur gained...
Singer and composer Aditya Rikhari compares navigating the modern music industry to steering a vessel through turbulent waters, emphasizing that creators must concentrate on their craft rather than feeling overwhelmed by competition. The mentor from the reality program I-popstar explained his approach involves focusing on elements within his control while accepting that external conditions will constantly shift.
Rikhari stressed that reaching success requires persistent effort and authenticity, noting the journey never truly ends as artists must repeatedly venture back into challenging creative waters. The performer highlighted that maintaining consistency and dedication remains essential for surviving in an environment where new...
Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty has thanked viewers after receiving the Kerala State Award for Best Actor, crediting audiences for warmly accepting his portrayal of Kodumon Potti in the horror film Bramayugam. The veteran performer used social media to express gratitude one day following the announcement of the 55th Kerala State Film Awards, which took place at a press conference in Thrissur led by Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian.
Mammootty extended congratulations to fellow winners and praised his collaborators from Bramayugam, which director Rahul Sadasivan helmed. The survival drama Manjummel Boys dominated with 10 honors, claiming prizes for best picture and director for Chidambaram, who also earned recognition for original...
Actress Yami Gautam believes a divine presence guides human creativity, she shared during recent promotional activities for her forthcoming movie Haq at a Mumbai hotel. The performer expressed her conviction that people represent creations of a supreme force with untapped capabilities to transform the world.
Gautam described artistic expression as extending beyond traditional forms like painting, viewing it instead as a sacred gift flowing through individuals as conduits. She emphasized the importance of respecting this blessing, comparing it to how writers treasure their instruments and ideas. According to the actress, humanity serves as an illustration of divine expression, with each person sent to fulfill a distinct purpose through...
A new horror-comedy web series from Kerala will debut next week on the streaming service ZEE5, with Malayalam actor Dileep presenting its trailer on Tuesday. The show, titled Inspection Bungalow, stars Shabareesh Varma and represents what producers describe as the first paranormal comedy series from the South Indian state. Set to launch on November 14, the project comes from director Saiju S S and centers on supernatural events at a police station.
The narrative follows Sub-Inspector Vishnu, portrayed by Varma, as he relocates his station to a supposedly haunted government building in the village of Aravangad. His routine assignment transforms into an investigation of mysterious deaths and ghostly encounters spanning decades. Vishnu...
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