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Vetrimaaran praises Suresh’s chill diplomacy, not just his new car
Director Vetrimaaran praised his former assistant Suresh Rajakumari at a pre-release event for the new film Sirai. He highlighted Rajakumari's fairness and skill with people, calling him a balanced and ethical person who stands by his principles. Vetrimaaran credited these traits for Rajakumari's effective direction of the police drama, which stars Vikram Prabhu and newcomer L K Akshay Kumar. The film's producer, S S Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studios, showed his satisfaction by gifting Rajakumari a car. Vetrimaaran shared a story to illustrate the new director's conflict resolution style. He mentioned an incident where a group of local boys attacked an office worker. Instead of escalating the matter to Vetrimaaran, which could have...
Producer hands director keys before premiere, cops and chaos follow
Producer SS Lalit Kumar gave director Suresh Rajakumari a new car ahead of their film's release, a police drama called Sirai. The movie stars Vikram Prabhu and debut actor L K Akshay Kumar, with a story by director Tamizh based on real events. Vetrimaaran, who mentored Rajakumari, presented the key to the director's mother at a pre-release event. The film's trailer shows Vikram Prabhu as a cop assigned to transport a prisoner named Abdul Rauf, played by LK Akshay Kumar, to a Sivagangai court. The prisoner begs not to be handcuffed in public, but the officers refuse. Abdul later escapes from custody with a police rifle, creating a serious crisis for the cops responsible for him. The narrative draws from a personal experience of writer...
Sonam Bajwa calls Border 2 a dream role, thanks Anurag Singh
The actress Sonam Bajwa says joining the cast of Border 2 feels like a dream. She told an outlet that the original war film Border is a childhood favorite she watched countless times. She plays a character named Manjeet, a Punjabi woman from Ambala married to Diljit Dosanjh's role as a flying officer. Director Anurag Singh approached her for the part, noting she was his first choice. Bajwa previously worked with Singh and Dosanjh on another project, calling their collaboration in Punjabi cinema special. The movie is a major production from Gulshan Kumar and T Series alongside J.P. Dutta's company. The cast includes prominent names like Sunny Deol and Varun Dhawan. Bajwa expressed feeling blessed and grateful to be part of such a...
Meenakshi Seshadri sings Lover Boy remix, calls it a holiday gift
The actress Meenakshi Seshadri released a new version of an old song as a holiday gift. She remixed the romantic title track from her 1985 movie Lover Boy in her own voice. She posted a video on Instagram dancing to the tune, noting the film originally came out decades ago in December. She called the lyrics beautiful and said the song always inspired her. The film starred Rajiv Kapoor in a double role alongside Seshadri and Anita Raj, telling a story about twins switching identities in a romantic scheme. Seshadri became a major star in Hindi cinema during the eighties and nineties after her debut. Her early role in the film Hero launched her to fame. She is known for many popular movies like Damini and Ghatak, an action thriller...
Tom Holland wraps Spider-Man 4, Cretton calls him fearless leader
Filming is done on the new Spider-Man movie. Director Destin Daniel Cretton made the announcement on Instagram, posting pictures with star Tom Holland and the crew. He called the project, titled Spider-Man Brand New Day, the biggest and most rewarding film of his career. Cretton thanked the cast for bringing life to the characters and praised the crew for their creativity and nonstop hard work. He gave a special shoutout to Holland for his leadership on set, his relentless work ethic, and his friendship. Holland started shooting scenes for the film overseas last summer. Production hit a brief pause after the actor got a mild concussion on set, but he returned to work soon after. Holland later mentioned feeling better and...
Neil Nitin Mukesh moved by Ashutosh Rana’s humble tribute to dad
Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh shared a video that really got to him. The clip shows fellow performer Ashutosh Rana bowing to touch his father, the veteran singer Nitin Mukesh. This happened backstage after a play Rana was in, a production about Ramayana, where he played the role of Raavana. Mukesh posted on Instagram, calling the moment beautiful and heart-touching. He wrote that Rana's humility and deep respect for his father moved him to tears, saying he always admired Rana's powerful acting, but this won his heart completely. He also thanked the play's other star, Rahull R Bhuchar, for holding his father's hand while he sang. Rana is known for his intense villain roles in films like Sangharsh and Dushman, along with various...
Kate Winslet says Radiohead and good meals saved her sanity
The actress Kate Winslet says simple pleasures got her through the worst parts of fame. She told a radio program that a solid meal, a real conversation, a decent cup of coffee, some Radiohead music, and even a good bathroom break made life better. These small joys helped her manage intense scrutiny, especially during a marriage falling apart. She called attention after the Titanic's horrific incident, describing a terrifying time with people tapping her phone and constant intrusion that left her afraid to sleep. She felt unprepared for that global fame and was not in a good place mentally about her body during filming. Winslet also recalled a damaging comment from a drama teacher who told her as a child to just settle for the fat...
Jackie Shroff honors Shyam Benegal, giant of parallel cinema
Actor Jackie Shroff posted a remembrance for director Shyam Benegal on the anniversary of his death. He shared a picture on his Instagram stories with a simple caption noting Benegal's name and his lifespan. Benegal, who passed away last year at ninety in a Mumbai hospital, was a giant of parallel cinema. His early films, like Ankur and Manthan, sparked a new wave movement in Indian film. He earned numerous National Film Awards and government honors like the Padma Bhushan for his influential career. Shroff himself recently appeared in a big ensemble comedy thriller about impostors fighting for a dead billionaire's fortune on a cruise ship. His next project is another major comedy with a huge cast of familiar faces. Benegal's...
Vijay Deverakonda goes rowdy, Rashmika cheers him on
The actor Vijay Deverakonda announced a new film called Rowdy Janardhana, getting his fans hyped. He dropped a fierce first look promo on Instagram, showing him shirtless and bloodied with long hair and a thick mustache, wielding a machete in a dark lungi. He described the project as the biography of a wounded man, targeting a release next year. His frequent co-star and rumored romantic partner, Rashmika Mandanna, quickly shared the announcement on social media with excited messages. On one platform, she simply reposted it with cheering phrases. On another, she called him a rowdy fellow, praising the visuals, music, and vibe as mental stuff from a crazy actor she loves. The two actors have fueled relationship rumors for years with...
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