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Sun TV is likely to acquire Hotstar and Star India

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Sun TV is likely to acquire Hotstar and Star India

If the inside reports are to believed, Disney Star in talks with Sun TV and Adani and some other big investors as well to sell the rights of Hot star and Star India. Though there has been no official confirmation on this, it is said that most likely Sun TV will acquire Hot star and Star India.

According to reports, the Walt Disney Co is in talks with potential buyers for its India streaming and television business, which includes billionaires Gautam Adani and Kalanithi Maran (SUN TV) for a few days. Reliance Industries Ltd., which is controlled by Asia’s richest person, Mukesh Ambani, has already had asset-sale talks, as reported earlier by the media.

Disney is considering strategic options for its business in India, such as an outright sale or establishing a joint venture, as Bloomberg News reported in July after losing its streaming rights for the Indian Premier League (IPL) to Viacom18 Media Pvt.

Reliance, Paramount Global, and Uday Shankar’s investment firm, Bodhi Tree Systems, are partners in Viacom.

Maran’s broadcasting company, Sun TV Network Ltd., could benefit from a potential acquisition, while Adani Group could benefit from expanding its newly acquired New Delhi Television Ltd. (NDTV).

After Narendra Modi, Yogi Adityanath praises The Vaccine War film and says must watch it

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After Narendra Modi, Yogi Adityanath praises The Vaccine War film and says must watch it

After Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the film, The Vaccine War and urged people to watch the film on Monday, stating that it “exposes conspiracies against India”, celebrates Indian scientific achievements, and enhances India’s global stature.

The movie, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, was released in theaters on September 28, and is based on the work of Indian scientists on the development of an affordable Covid vaccine.

“A new film has come – The Vaccine War, which showcases India’s outstanding scientific achievements on the global stage. This film is dedicated to exposing the conspiracies against India, highlighting the groundbreaking research conducted by Indian scientists, and fostering greater recognition of India on the global map,” Adityanath said while addressing an event in Unnao.

“Some individuals are pursuing their agendas, and it’s crucial to comprehend their motives and expose their actions before the world,” Adityanath said, praising ‘The Vaccine War’ as an “excellent initiative” in this regard and calling for public support for the cause.

He stressed the importance of comprehending the conspiracies being waged against India and Indian values. He encouraged all students and young people to watch the movie and take pride in India’s scientific achievements, as per the official release.

Akshay Kumar slams fake reports about returning as the brand ambassador for Vimal Pan Masala

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Akshay Kumar slams fake reports about returning as the brand ambassador for Vimal Pan Masala

Bollywood Star Hero Akshay Kumar’s latest advertisement featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Ajay Devgn for the pan masala brand Vimal has once again caused controversy. Last year, Akshay resigned as Vimal’s brand ambassador due to criticism from his fans. Seeing this Ad, Akshay’s fans started accusing him of hypocrisy due to his recent ad. Akshay has come forward to clarify the situation as the news grew stronger.

He clarified that the advertisement was shot in 2021 and gave a brief explanation of the legal requirement to run ads that were already filmed until the end of next month.

Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle, Akshay hit back at a publication which wrote ‘Akshay Kumar returns as the ambassador of Vimal Pan Masala’. Akshay said in the statement, “‘Returns’ as ambassador? Here’s some fact check for you Bollywood Hungama, if by chance you are interested in things other than fake news. These ads were shot on 13th October 2021. I have not had anything to do with the brand ever since I publicly announced the discontinuation of the endorsement. They can legally run the already shot ads till the end of next month. Chill and do some real news.”

Akshay had previously expressed his apologies to all of his fans and well-wishers. He mentioned that their reactions had a significant impact on him, and clarified that he did not endorse or would endorse tobacco.

Vijay’s Leo Censor Report is out, and it has been censored with 13 cuts

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Vijay’s Leo Censor Report is out, and it has been censored with 13 cuts

Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming action entertainer, Leo, is a highly anticipated film in Kollywood this year. The unbeaten run of Lokesh Kanagaraj at the box-office has caused many expectations for this project. Trade experts believe that Leo will surpass Lokesh’s previous blockbuster, Vikram, if the film receives a favorable review. Meanwhile, the film’s Censor Report has been leaked online, and the information says that Leo has been given 13 Cuts by the Censor Board.

The film completed its Censor formalities recently and the Censor Certificate for the film Leo has been leaked, and there are no major changes except for the above-mentioned 13 Cuts. The run time after the cuts is 164 minutes and 27 seconds. The run time was 164 minutes and 54 seconds before the cuts. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Leo, the film is a mix of action and thrilling elements.

The film’s other highlight is the return of Vijay and Trisha’s combo after 15 years. Their last collaboration was in Kuruvi (2008). Vijay and director Lokesh Kanagaraj have collaborated on Leo again after Master. The film further features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Mysskin, Gautam Vasudev Menon, and Sandy in key roles with Anirudh Ravichander composing the tunes. Lalith Kumar has produced the film, Leo, under the banner of Seven Screen Studio.

Indian 2 dubbing work has commenced, aiming for a summer 2024 release

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Indian 2 dubbing work has commenced, aiming for a summer 2024 release

Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2 is now in the post-production phase and the dubbing is currently in progress. The team behind the highly ambitious film shared the exciting update in a special video on Monday, October 9, which featured the iconic Tamil actor and blockbuster filmmaker Shankar from the dubbing studio. The film will be released in two parts and the makers are aiming to release the first part in Summer 2024.

The Indian 2 video starts with Kamal Haasan arriving at a dubbing studio in Chennai, followed by director Shankar and being welcomed by the film’s team. Both the Tamil cinema powerhouses converse and talk about the film, with Academy Award-winning composer A. R. Rahman’s iconic theme music from Indian (1996) being featured in the video.

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Kamal Haasan speaks his lines as Senapathy in the Indian 2 glimpse, and Shankar is watching closely. The video concludes with the duo interacting excitedly in front of a screen, which appears to be displaying a visual from the upcoming action and political drama film. While there is not much to be revealed in this latest Indian 2 dubbing glimpse, it serves as a reminder that the work on the film is progressing steadily and has come as a surprise for fans who will be eager to witness the action soon.

Indian 2 has been able to generate a lot of buzz and will see Kamal Haasan playing alongside several renowned Tamil actors, including Kajal Aggarwal, Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh, Bobby Simha, S J Suryah, and late actors Vivek and Manobala. For more than a year, Shankar has been juggling production of Kamal Haasan’s Kamal Haasan-starrer and Ram Charan’s Game Changer in Telugu.

As promotional material from the film is released, the expectations for the film have been increased. This latest video will undoubtedly be a big surprise for fans. Indian 2 is set to be released in 2024 (tentatively in Summer) and will have songs and a background score composed by ‘Rockstar’ Anirudh Ravichander, who received an astonishing response from fans and critics for his work in Kamal Haasan’s Vikram (2022).

Producer Dil Raju’s father has passed away

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Producer Dil Raju’s father has passed away

Producer Dil Raju’s family has been hit by a tragedy. His father, Shyam Sunder Reddy, who was 80 years old, passed away just a few days ago due to age-related ailments. The production house Sri Venkateswara Creations’ PR team has shared the news that the star producer’s father has passed away.

“A tragedy in Mr. Dil Raju’s family. His father has passed his last breath a few minutes ago (in the original),” the team of the producer said in a statement. Celebrities and netizens are sending condolences to the bereaved family.

Dil Raju had a close bond with his father. During an interview, he mentioned that his father’s humble and disciplined upbringing helped him develop a successful career as a producer and distributor. The bereaved family was treated to heartfelt condolences by several film industry celebrities.

Raju’s first wife, SMT. Anitha, passed away in 2017. In 2020, he got married to Vygha Reddy. His up-and-coming releases include Ram Charan’s ‘Game Changer’, Vijay Deverakonda’s movie with Parasuram Petla, and others.

Tomorrow, Shyam Sunder Reddy will have his final rites performed in the presence of his family members. The deepest sympathies of Track Tollywood are extended to Dil Raju and his family!

Vijay Antony’s wife, Fatima, writes an emotional post about their daughter’s passing away

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Vijay Antony’s wife, Fatima, writes an emotional post about their daughter’s passing away

Tamil Actor and music director Vijay Antony’s family was left devastated because of the death of Meera, Vijay Antony’s 16-year-old daughter. She committed suicide a few weeks ago. On her social media accounts, Fatima, the wife of Vijay Antony, wrote an emotional post remembering her daughter who left everyone teary-eyed.

She also shared a picture of Meera and wrote,”If I’d known you would live only for 16 yrs, I would have just kept u very very close to me, not even shown you to the sun and moon, am drowning and dying with ur thoughts, and can’t live without you, come back to babba and amma. laara keeps waiting for u, love u Thangam⁦ @vijayantony.”

Even though no one can heal the pain of Fatima Vijay Antony, fans have been sending their support and love to the former to stay strong as her guardian angel watching her every single day from heaven.

Vijay Antony previously expressed his sadness about his daughter Meera’s death through a press note, and the emotional words of the composer-actor adequately conveyed his grief to the fans. Now the latest message of Fatima Vijay Antony has caused fans to remember Meera Vijay Antony.

Meera Vijay Antony, who was found hanging on the ceiling fan of her house on September 19th, was later declared dead by suicide. Meera’s suicide has been reported to the police, and their investigation is currently underway.

Similar to Jailer and Jawan , Anirudh declares Leo as a blockbuster and winner even before its release

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Similar to Jailer and Jawan , Anirudh declares Leo as a blockbuster and winner even before its release

Leo, Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming action entertainer, is one of the most anticipated Kollywood movies of the year. Lokesh Kanagaraj’s unbeaten run at the box-office has caused massive expectations for this project. If the film receives a favorable review, trade experts are predicting that Leo will beat Lokesh’s previous blockbuster, Vikram. Now, the latest tweet from the film’s music director Anirudh Ravichander has made everyone more sure about the film’s success.

If we observe the recent films of Anirudh Ravichander, Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan and Rajinikanth’s Jailer were massive blockbusters at the box office. For both the films, Anirudh posted a tweet before the films’ release and similar to that, he declares Leo as a blockbuster and winner even before its release with his latest tweet. The fans of Thalapathy Vijay are delighted with Anirudh’s confirmation.

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The film’s overseas bookings have already set records due to the craze. Now let’s take a look at the film’s worldwide pre-release business details. Leo has made a significant business of around 200 crore in the Tamil version (Total Number – 228 Crores) alone, which is a staggering amount.

The film’s other highlight is the return of Vijay and Trisha’s combo after 15 years. Their last collaboration was in Kuruvi (2008). Vijay and director Lokesh Kanagaraj have collaborated on Leo again after Master. The film further features Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Sarja, Mysskin, Gautam Vasudev Menon, and Sandy in key roles with Anirudh Ravichander composing the tunes. Lalith Kumar has produced the film, Leo, under the banner of Seven Screen Studio.

An actor in Leo confirms the film is inspired by the Hollywood movie A History of Violence

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An actor in Leo confirms the film is inspired by the Hollywood movie A History of Violence

Ever since the promos and the trailer of Leo have been released, there have been many rumors about the Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directorial starring Vijay, that it is based on a Hollywood film called “A History Of Violence”. Now, Aathma Patrick, who is one of the members of the huge cast of the film, confirmed that the film is indeed inspired by the Hollywood movie, but it is an official remake.

Patrick stated that the director, Lokesh Kanagaraj has bought the official rights of A History Of Violence for Leo. But he also said that every scene of LEO will be 100 times bigger than the original. Along with this news, Aathma Patrick also shared some of his experiences from the shoot.

“Stunt master Anbarivu recommended me to act in the film Leo. I was chosen for this role as I belong to the Sanjay Dutt gang, who plays Anthony Dass in the film, and they needed someone with a good physique for this role.

During the shooting of a scene in which Vijay and I were acting, it was freezing. At that time, Vijay came to me and asked me to hug him as my body was tense. That moment was so beautiful. I am thankful to Lokesh Kanagaraj for giving me this opportunity,” said actor Aathma Patrick.

Nagarjuna in talks with Tamil director for landmark 100th film

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Nagarjuna in talks with Tamil director for landmark 100th film

Megastar Chiranjeevi and Nandamuri Natasimham Balakrishna are among the four senior heroes of Tollywood who have reached the 100 film mark, while Nagarjuna and Venkatesh are still lagging. Nagarjuna is approaching this milestone and there is a buzz about his 100th film. The latest reports suggest that the King Nagarjuna is in talks with a Tamil director for a landmark 100th film.

Nag is currently in talks with Tamil director Naveen, according to the latest buzz. Naveen’s debut film is Moodar Koodam, and his second film, Agni Siragugal, is about to be released. Nag is all set to announce his 100th film if the results of discussion are favorable.

Meanwhile, Naa Saami Ranga, a film directed by Vijay Binni, is being filmed by the actor, and it will be released in Sankranthi 2024. Srinivasaa Chitturi is the producer and Allari Naresh, Raj Tarun okay major roles in Naa Saami Ranga.

Over the past few years, the director of Nag’s 100th film was said to be Tamil director Mohan Raja. Further to the buzz, Akhil, Nag’s younger son, was expected to play a significant role, and Annapurna Studios and ZEE Studios are likely to be involved in the production. However, the project never took off.

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