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Dadasaheb Phalke’s Grandson Backs Hirani-Aamir, Snubs Rajamouli Team

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Dadasaheb Phalke’s Grandson Backs Hirani-Aamir, Snubs Rajamouli Team

The news of the legendary Dadasaheb Phalke’s biopic has been doing controversial rounds for the last few days with names like SS Rajamouli, NTR, Aamir Khan, and Rajkumar Hirani getting involved. However, Dadasaheb Phalke’s grandson backs Hirani-Aamir, while he snubs the Rajamouli team.

Dadasaheb Phalke’s Biopic Lands in Controversy

At first, the news of NTR playing the legedary Dadasaheb Phalke’s role in the production of Rajamouli brokeo out, and immediately it was reported that Aamir Khan and Raj Kumar Hirani are also eyeing the same project.

A moment meant to honor Indian cinema has sparked discussions on ethics and respect. Chandrashekhar Pusalkar, Dadasaheb Phalke’s grandson, criticized Rajamouli’s team for not contacting the family.

Dadasaheb Phalke’s Grandson about Hirani-Aamir, and Rajamouli Team:

According to Pusalkar, Hirani and Aamir kept his family involved at every step for three years and earned their trust, and he has no objection to their film. Dadasaheb Phalke’s grandson backs Hirani-Aamir, while he snubs the Rajamouli team.

Pusalkar said that he has heard about Rajamouli-NTR’s project, but no one approached them regarding the film. Chandrashekhar Pusalkar said that it is unfair to ignore the family when making a film on Phalke ji.

Renu Desai urges ban on Chinese products

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Renu Desai urges ban on Chinese products

Actress Renu Desai has come out strongly against the usage of Chinese Products. The issue took prominence recently with the terror attack that happened in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Indian citizens are angry about the stand taken by neighbouring countries regarding this incident, which includes China as well.

Renu Desai also raised the same issue, demanding to boycott Chinese-made products in India. She put a story on her Instagram Account appealing fellow Indians to have check on the Products before buying them. She also stated that she would start rejecting the items made in China.

Netizens have appreciated the call and move of Renu Desai. As said, there has been great outrage among Netizens against China and Turkey for their stand in support of Pakistan after the terror attacks. They have been trending many hashtags against these countries, which are also going viral on social media platforms.

23 (Iravai Moodu)Movie Review: A Sincere Attempt With a Few Flaws

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23 (Iravai Moodu)Movie Review: A Sincere Attempt With a Few Flaws

Movie Name: 23 (Iravai Moodu)
Rating: 2.5/5
Cast: Teja R, Tanmai Khushi, Jhansi, Thagubothu Ramesh, and others
Director: Raj R
Produced By: Spirit Media, Studio 99 Entertainment
Release Date: 16th May 2025

23 (Iravai Moodu) is a new Telugu thriller film by Raj R (Mallesham Fame). Produced by Raj Rachakonda under Studio 99 and Spirit Media, it has just hit theaters. Let’s see what it offers to audiences in our review.

Story:

The story unfolds in 1993 in Chilakaluripeta, focusing on Sagar (Teja R.), who aspires to live peacefully with his love, Susheela (Tanmai Kushi). To earn money swiftly, he chooses a dangerous option, leading to a tragic bus fire that kills 23 people. Sagar realizes the consequences of his actions while in jail. Burdened by guilt, he seeks redemption. Will life offer him another chance? The rest of the story is about how Sagar tries to become a good human being, along with legally fighting his jail sentence.

Performances:

Teja lacks impact as Sagar. Despite the character’s depth, the actor seems unimpressive in most moments. Tanmai Khushi does well, and Pawan Ramesh, Thagubothu Ramesh, and Praneeth make an impact. Jhansi is natural in a short role.

Analysis:

Raj R, the director of Mallesham and 8 AM Metro, directs 23 (Iravai Moodu), and he draws inspiration from a real-life event to tell a story that delivers a strong social message. Linking tragedies such as the Tsunduru Dalit massacre, Chilakaluripet bus burning, and Jubilee Hills car bomb blast to show justice disparities based on caste and power is courageous. This idea adds depth to the film.

Although the message is commendable, the narration disappoints. The screenplay doesn’t have the necessary pace and punch. A variety of tense/hard-hitting events occur in the film to the lead character, but they do not resonate with the audience. The film features intriguing scenes in both halves about how justice is being served differently to the people of different sections/communities, but important moments suffer in translation to the screen.

Positives:

  • Main Idea
  • Intriguing Scenes/Dialogues about the Justice System
  • A Few Scenes between the Hero-Heroine

Negatives:

  • Uneven Pacing/Screenplay
  • Dull Feeling at times
  • Lack of Proper Emotional Connection

23 (Iravai Moodu) Movie Review and Verdict:

Overall, 23 (Iravai Moodu) delivers a heartfelt message but lacks an engaging screenplay. Raj R raises crucial points, and a few scenes stand out, but the film’s uneven execution fails to maximize its potential. It can be liked by audiences who want to watch realistic films without much commercial elements.

Kajal Aggarwal Cast in Ramayana

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Kajal Aggarwal Cast in Ramayana

Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious rendition of the ‘Ramayana’ will star Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Ravana’s wife. She will star opposite Yash, who will play the formidable demon king. Mandodari, known for her wisdom and unshakable moral compass, is one of the epic’s most dignified characters, frequently pushing Ravana to follow the road of virtue.

There has been early speculations that Sakshi Tanwar would play this key role, particularly given her previous association with Tiwari in ‘Dangal’. However, sources have confirmed that Kajal recently passed her look test and has already began filming sequences set in Ravana’s Lanka.

This represents Kajal and Yash’s debut on-screen cooperation. Kajal’s most recent film appearance was in ‘Sikandar’ with Salman Khan. Namit Malhotra’s ‘Ramayana’ idea is being developed as a two-part tale. The first portion will be released at Diwali 2026, with the sequel following in 2027. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. DNEG, the VFX powerhouse, has signed on to provide cutting-edge images.

The Raja Saab team breaks promise yet again

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The Raja Saab team breaks promise yet again

The Raja Saab starring Prabhas is one of the highly anticipated films of Tollywood. The film is currently under shoot, directed by Maruthi. Fans and Audience have been demanding updates from the film, which were missing since the Glimpse release. The team initially announced the release date on 10th April, but this has been postponed.

There is no official information about the release date, and the shoot of the songs is also pending, as per sources. There is also no update about the Teaser release as it is being delayed continuously. The teaser is said to have been locked long ago, but few CG works and dubbing of Prabhas are delaying it.

Director Maruthi earlier announced the teaser to release in mid-May, but there is also no news about this. But the Director has tweeted now, announcing something big about the film. He tweeted, ” Heat Waves gonna rise even higher from Mid May!” tagging an image of Prabhas appearing on the back of an Auto.

Netizens speculate that this could be about the Teaser. The dubbing and other pending works are expected to be completed in the next week. So, the Teaser may likely release at the end of May.

Ajith’s stunning 42 Kg transformation revealed

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Ajith’s stunning 42 Kg transformation revealed

Kollywood Actor Ajith Kumar recently stunned everyone with his amazing physical transformation. The Actor appeared too slim in one of his looks in his recent film, Good Bad Ugly, which became a blockbuster recently. Ajith has been struggling with his physical fitness in recent times, and this has also disappointed fans and the audience.

Ajith has now revealed how he transformed himself. He said, ” The day I decided to get back into racing, I realised that I needed to be fit again. So, I have lost 42 Kgs over the last 8 months, i.e., from August 2024 to now.” He also added that he followed a combination diet, portion control, and exercises like swimming and cycling, and also became a teetotaler and vegetarian.

Ajith also stated that he did all the things necessary to stay fit because endurance races are highly demanding, also adding that he must give his heart and soul to racing, which he felt doing now.

Arjun Son Of Vyjayanthi Streaming Online

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Arjun Son Of Vyjayanthi Streaming Online

After much anticipation, ‘Arjun S/o Vyjayanthi’ has officially started streaming in India on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Pradeep Chilukuri, the action-packed emotional drama had its theatrical release on April 18, 2025, and received positive feedback for its heartfelt story and powerful performances. Initially released on Amazon Prime Video as a rental for international audiences, particularly in the UK, Indian fans had eagerly awaited its local OTT debut.

Starring Kalyan Ram in the lead role, the film explores the journey of Arjun, a former IPS aspirant turned vigilante gangster, whose life takes a drastic turn when he learns of a terrorist threat targeting his estranged mother, Vyjayanthi. The mother-son dynamic forms the emotional backbone of the narrative, which is layered with action, suspense, and family drama.

The film also features Vijayashanthi in a commanding role, alongside Saiee Manjrekar, Srikanth, and Sohel Khan. The gripping storyline is co-written by Srikanth Vissa and backed by NTR Arts and Ashoka Creations. With music by Ajaneesh Loknath and visuals captured by Ram Prasad, ‘Arjun S/o Vyjayanthi’ is now available for Indian audiences to stream for free, marking its wider reach and renewed viewer interest.

Thudarum 3 weeks Box office: Solid run continues

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Thudarum 3 weeks Box office: Solid run continues

Thudarum starring Mohanlal became a sensational blockbuster. The film rocked the box office from the opening day and never slowed down. The film also grossed more than 100 crores from Kerala alone, establishing a maiden record. In the overseas market, Thudarum collected $10.5 million, which is also the second biggest for Mollywood.

Thudarum has collected nearly 213 crores gross worldwide, making it the third highest grossing film for Mollywood after L2: Empuraan and Manjummel Boys. The film is also expected to gross more than 230 crores gross in the full run and if a solid weekend helps, it may also cross Manjummel Boys’ record of 240 crores.

However, Mohanlal’s recent biggies, L2: Empuraan continues to be the highest grosser of Mollywood. The film grossed more than 265 crores worldwide, showcasing the stardom of Mohanlal. With Thudarum, he became the only Actor from Mollywood to have two 200 crores grossers worldwide.

Retro faces biggest humiliation

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Retro faces biggest humiliation

Retro starring Suriya released recently and became a disaster at the box office. The film had high expectations from the audience, but it faltered badly on the opening day with below-par reviews. Retro somehow managed to gross around 50 crores in Tamil Nadu, but this looks to be overtaken now by a small budgeted flick, Tourist Family.

Tourist Family starring Sasi Kumar and Simran released in a clash with Retro. The film received positive reviews and word of mouth, and started emerging as a winner at the box office. The film will also collect more than 40 crores gross by this weekend, and also has chances of beating Retro’s gross in Tamil Nadu in the final run.

In a few territories, Tourist Family has already crossed Retro, surprising many. Now, a Distributor in the success meet of Tourist Family announced that it collected more than Retro in his region. These words have gone viral now on social media platforms. This also brought a humiliation for the team of Retro.

DD Next Level Movie Review: Partly Hilarious – Mostly Tedious

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DD Next Level Movie Review: Partly Hilarious – Mostly Tedious

Movie Name: Devils Double Next Level
Rating: 2.25/5
Cast: Santhanam, Gautam Menon, Geethika Tiwary, Yashika Anand, Kasturi Shankar and others
Director: S. Prem Anand
Produced By: Arya, Venkata Boyanapalli
Release Date: 16th May 2025

Devils Double Next Level (DD Next Level) is a new Tamil comedy horror film by S. Prem Anand. It features Santhanam as the main character and is the fourth film in the Dhilluku Dhuddu series, following DD Returns (2023). Let us find out how this film has been shaped in our review of Devil’s Double Next Level Review.

Story:

A film critic gets caught in a movie created by an angry director and must endure its dangerous plot, with help from a magical diary, to break free.

Performances:

Together, Santhanam and Motta Rajendran create some good laughs. Selvaraghavan and Gautham Vasudev Menon feature in unusual roles. Geethika Tiwary, Nizhalgal Ravi, Kasthuri, Redin Kingsley, Yashika Anand, and Maran are okay.

Analysis:

Prem Anand directs DD Next Level (Devils Double Next Level), a comedy-horror spoof starring Santhanam as a YouTube reviewer. The core idea combines satire with a film-within-a-film format.The film cleverly references other movies and songs, with some being quite effective. While self-awareness is pleasant, DD Next Level loses momentum as it continues. The beginning sequences are promising, and the rest of the first half is acceptable. But, the latter part feels exhausting because of repetitive and crude jokes, as only some scenes and the climax deliver.

Positives:

  • First Half An Hour
  • Meta References
  • Climax

Negatives:

  • Crude Humor
  • Dragged Second Half
  • Repetitive Parts

DD Next Level Movie Review and Verdict:

Santhanam’s Devils Double Next Level (DD Next Level) is a template horror comedy with a few parts working well and the other being tedious.

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