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Puri Jagannadh & Co. Are Stress-Relieved

Puri Jagannadh is one of the most prolific filmmakers in Telugu cinema. Having directed all the top stars at least once, he has scored numerous ‘Hits’ in a career spanning over 25 years. However, his most recent venture, Liger (2022), has bombed at the box office very badly.

Besides writing and directing, Puri has also co-produced the film with Charmee Kaur and Karan Johar. Liger‘s failure was a huge blow for the director and incurred massive losses for him. This has put his next venture, Double Ismart, also co-produced by him, in financial tension.

The first promotional content from this action drama, a teaser, has been unveiled to a good response from audiences. This has created a good buzz for the film in the trade, and now the makers are enjoying good offers from distributors, streaming partners, and satellite partners.

Rakul Preet Singh’s Role In Indian-2 Revealed

Indian-2 is a vigilante thriller film starring ‘Ulaganayagan’ Kamal in the titular role. Directed by ace filmmaker Shankar, it is a sequel to the 1996 film Indian. With music composed by Anirudh Ravichander, it also stars Priya Bhavani Shankar, S. J. Suryah, Vivek, Kajal Agarwal, and Rakul Preet Singh.

Titled ‘Bharateeyudu-2’ in Telugu, it carries great buzz among fans and trade. Having said that, an interesting piece of information has surfaced and gone viral on the internet. According to it, Rakul will play the role of a powerful IPS officer that appears in the second half of the film, but that too for a limited duration.

In spite of the limited screen space, the role’s said to be crucial, such as Alia Bhatt’s in RRR (2022). Bankrolled by Lyca Productions and Red Giant Movies, Indian-2 is slated for a grand worldwide release in June 2024. A third installment in the franchise titled ‘Indian-3’ is reportedly in the works.

Buzz: Sai Pallavi Paired Opp. Vijay Devarakonda

Sai Pallavi is one of the finest performers in contemporary Indian cinema. Known for her natural looks, acting prowess, and outstanding dancing skills, she is one of the highest-paid actresses in South African cinema. The actor will be next seen as ‘Sita’ in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana film series.

Besides this, interesting information has surfaced on the internet. According to it, Sai Pallavi has been approached to play the leading lady in Vijay Devarakonda’s film with Ravi Kiran Kola. Touted as a mass entertainer in a rural backdrop, this project is bankrolled by ace producer ‘Dil’ Raju.

It must be seen how the Fidaa star will react to this offer. Long back, Sai Pallavi rejected starring opposite Vijay in Dear Comrade (2019), citing lip-lock scenes between them. She is also part of Naga Chaitanya’s Thandel and Shivakartikeyan’s Amaran.

Official: Fahadh Faasil Joins Hands With Drishyam Director!

Fahadh Faasil is currently basking in the success of his recent theatrical venture, Aavesham (2024). Released amidst decent buzz, this action comedy grossed over INR 150 crores at the box office, shattering multiple records internationally. The actor will be next seen as the antagonist in Pushpa: The Rule.

Besides this, he has also signed to play the lead role in a Malayalam project bankrolled by ‘E4 Entertainment’. As officially announced today, Drishyam director Jeethu Joseph will direct this project. This piece of information has come out as a sudden surprise to fans and netizens of social media.

Jeethu’s last venture was the Mohanlal-starrer Neru (2023); it received high critical acclaim and emerged as a blockbuster at the ticket window. Following this, he has been signed to direct Mohanlal again in an action thriller project. Titled ‘Ram: Part One’, this project has faced production delays due to COVID.

Kiara Advani Paired Opp. ‘Rocking Star’ Yash

Kiara Advani will be next seen in ‘Global Star’ Ram Charan’s political drama ‘Game Changer’. Helmed by ace filmmaker Shankar, this is one of the biggest films of the year. While this project is still on the floor, the Bharat Ane Nenu actor has bagged yet another high-profile project.

As the title reads, Kiara has been roped in as the female lead in Yash’s action drama film ‘Toxic’. Captioned ‘A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups’, it is written and directed by Geethu Mohandas. The project’s carrying tremedous buzz since it marks Yash’s first appearance after the historic success of the KGF series.

Kannada Cinema’s KVN Productions is bankrolling this project on a large scale. As reported before, Nayanthara has been roped in to play the role of Yash’s elder sister in Toxic. Kiara, with multiple biggies in her kitty, is currently in an envious position in the entertainment industry.

Devara First Single: Big Hype and huge expectations

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NTR starrer Devara shooting is happening at a brisk pace. The film which also stars Janhvi Kapoor is being directed by Koratala Shiva. Now all is set for the release of Devara’s first Single. The single will release tomorrow as a birthday gift for the lead actor. Maverick music director Anirudh Ravichander is acting as the music director for the film. Producer Naga Vamsi recently revealed that the single will be better than last year’s sensational Hukum song.

The song is also titled Fear Song. The hype for the film is very high and the audience feels Anirudh will compose the song to a great level. Hukum from Jailer last year created a sensation right after its release and became a big chartbuster. It also took the film’s expectations to sky level. Now, fans of NTR and the audience too hope for the same for Devara.

Devara is also planned as a Pan India release considering the popularity of NTR after RRR’s release. NTR is also making plans to establish himself as a Pan India Star by playing a role in Hrithik Roshan’s War 2. NTR also started shooting for the film recently. Let’s see what happens after Devara’s release.

Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Postponed Again!

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut is currently campaigning for the BJP for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections. On the other hand, her biographical film ‘Emergency’ underwent a delay in release date yet again. This is reportedly because of the actor’s tight schedule in politics, leaving insufficient time for film promotions.

Besides starring in the lead role as ex-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Kangana is also directing and co-producing this biographical drama film. Initially slated for a worldwide release on June 14, 2024, the project has been postponed as it was before.

With music composed by Tamil cinema’s G. V. Prakash Kumar, ‘Emergency’ also stars Anupam Kher, Shreyas Talpade, and Mahima Chaudhry. Now that this film has been officially delayed, a new release date is yet to be announced by the makers.

Jr. NTR Donates Big Amount To Temple In Andhra Pradesh!

NTR is awaiting the release of the first single from Devara: Part One. Titled ‘Fear Song’, this has been composed by Anirudh Ravichander and carries high expectations. Besides this, the RRR star has been in the news for another reason: the actor has donated INR 12.5 lakh to a temple in Andhra Pradesh.

Demonstrating his commitment to philanthropy, NTR has donated this amount to Shri Badrakali Sametha Veerabhadra Swamy Temple in Cheyyuru, a village in Konaseema district of Andhra Pradesh. He received appreciation for this generous act from people across social media.

It must be noted that earlier, Tarak also came forward to donate INR 25 lakh to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to assist flood victims. The actor will be next seen in Koratala Shiva’s Devara: Part One and Ayan Mukherjee’s War-2 alongside Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan.

Aishwarya Rai Injured – Refuses To Disclose Details

‘Miss World’ Aishwarya Rai was most recently seen in Mani Rathnam‘s epic period drama film series Ponniyan Selvan. The actor’s performance in the role received high praise, with critics labelling it one of her best performances to date.

With the Cannes Film Festival around the corner, the actor was spotted at Mumbai Airport with her daughter, Aaradhya. But what makes the fans and media worried is her injured right hand. Yes, the woman of our dreams has met with an accident.

Adding more mystery, Aishwarya refused to disclose any details regarding the injury. Multiple sources claim that the actress may not be part of the upcoming Cannes Film Festival. After the success of the Ponniyan Selvan series, the actor hasn’t signed any new projects since then.

Editor Antony Rubin Exits Pushpa-2

Pushpa: The Rule is one of the most anticipated films of the year. A direct sequel to Pushpa: The Rise (2021), it stars ‘Icon Star’ Allu Arjun in the titular role, while Rashmika Mandanna is the female lead. The film is carrying great buzz among audiences, and the recently released music track has been well received.

However, the team headed by ace filmmaker Sukumar has faced a setback lately. Antony Rubin, the editor of the film, has reportedly exited the project, citing other commitments, and the team that is racing against time to meet the deadline is desperate for a replacement.

If rumours are to be believed, Naveen Nooli has been brought on board to complete the unfinished editing work, but an official announcement is yet to be made. Pushpa: The Rule also stars Fahadh Faasil, Sunil, and Anasuya Bharadwaj. The film’s music is composed by ‘Rock Star’ Devi Sri Prasad.