Man of Masses Ntr Jr is ready to roar and unleash his mass-iest avatar to date in his upcoming action drama titled ‘Devara’. Janhvi Kapoor is playing the female lead in the film. Saif Ali Khan plays a pivotal character in the film. The movie being helmed by exceptional filmmaker Koratala Siva will be released in two parts. The first part, Devara Part 1 will be releasing worldwide on April 5th 2024 in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, and Malayalam.
Fans and audiences across the nation were eagerly waiting to witness the world of Devara, which was crafted with perfection. The much-anticipated glimpse that introduces the world of Devara dropped today. The glimpse of this Pan-Indian actioner looks outstanding with international-level standards, visuals, and score. The video glimpse begins by introducing seas, ships, and a world filled with bloodshed. Ntr Jr roars as Devara in a different and kickass avatar. Every frame in...
Fans and audiences across the nation were eagerly waiting to witness the world of Devara, which was crafted with perfection. The much-anticipated glimpse that introduces the world of Devara dropped today. The glimpse of this Pan-Indian actioner looks outstanding with international-level standards, visuals, and score. The video glimpse begins by introducing seas, ships, and a world filled with bloodshed. Ntr Jr roars as Devara in a different and kickass avatar. Every frame in...
- 1/8/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
First Footage
The first footage from “Devara,” headlined by “Rrr” star Ntr Jr., has been unveiled. “Devara” reunites Ntr Jr. with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor (“Mili”) and Saif Ali Khan (“Vikram Vedha”) in pivotal roles. The actor had revealed to Variety that the film is a revenge drama.
The cast also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko and Narain. The film is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The film features music by Anirudh Ravichander (“Leo”), cinematography by R. Rathnavelu (“Sarileru Neekevvaru”), production design by Sabu Cyril (“Rrr”) and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad (“Rrr”).
The film will be released in two parts. The first part, “Devara Part 1...
The first footage from “Devara,” headlined by “Rrr” star Ntr Jr., has been unveiled. “Devara” reunites Ntr Jr. with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor (“Mili”) and Saif Ali Khan (“Vikram Vedha”) in pivotal roles. The actor had revealed to Variety that the film is a revenge drama.
The cast also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko and Narain. The film is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The film features music by Anirudh Ravichander (“Leo”), cinematography by R. Rathnavelu (“Sarileru Neekevvaru”), production design by Sabu Cyril (“Rrr”) and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad (“Rrr”).
The film will be released in two parts. The first part, “Devara Part 1...
- 1/8/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Milan Fernandez, the acclaimed art director for various Tamil films such as ‘Billa’, ‘Veluyantham’, ‘Vedalam’, and ‘Oram Po’ among many others, tragically passed away from a heart attack in Azerbaijan. He was 54 years old.
The news of his passing was confirmed by popular Malayalam actor Prem Kumar, who took to his X handle, formerly called Twitter, and posted a picture of himself with Milan.
He wrote: “Omg shocking Art director #Milan sir no more. Very calm person, I knew him in #Thunivu . Too soon to go… my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, it happened in #Azerbaijan #VidaaaMuyarchi #ripmilan (sic).”
Tamil actor Jayaram Ravi expressed his condolences on X, and wrote: “Shocked to hear about the passing away of Art Director #Milan. My heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.”
Born in Chennai, Milan began working in the Tamil film industry from 1999 as assistant art director. Initially...
The news of his passing was confirmed by popular Malayalam actor Prem Kumar, who took to his X handle, formerly called Twitter, and posted a picture of himself with Milan.
He wrote: “Omg shocking Art director #Milan sir no more. Very calm person, I knew him in #Thunivu . Too soon to go… my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, it happened in #Azerbaijan #VidaaaMuyarchi #ripmilan (sic).”
Tamil actor Jayaram Ravi expressed his condolences on X, and wrote: “Shocked to hear about the passing away of Art Director #Milan. My heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.”
Born in Chennai, Milan began working in the Tamil film industry from 1999 as assistant art director. Initially...
- 10/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Milan Fernandez, the acclaimed art director for various Tamil films such as ‘Billa’, ‘Veluyantham’, ‘Vedalam’, and ‘Oram Po’ among many others, tragically passed away from a heart attack in Azerbaijan. He was 54 years old.
The news of his passing was confirmed by popular Malayalam actor Prem Kumar, who took to his X handle, formerly called Twitter, and posted a picture of himself with Milan.
He wrote: “Omg shocking Art director #Milan sir no more. Very calm person, I knew him in #Thunivu . Too soon to go… my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, it happened in #Azerbaijan #VidaaaMuyarchi #ripmilan (sic).”
Tamil actor Jayaram Ravi expressed his condolences on X, and wrote: “Shocked to hear about the passing away of Art Director #Milan. My heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.”
Born in Chennai, Milan began working in the Tamil film industry from 1999 as assistant art director. Initially...
The news of his passing was confirmed by popular Malayalam actor Prem Kumar, who took to his X handle, formerly called Twitter, and posted a picture of himself with Milan.
He wrote: “Omg shocking Art director #Milan sir no more. Very calm person, I knew him in #Thunivu . Too soon to go… my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends, it happened in #Azerbaijan #VidaaaMuyarchi #ripmilan (sic).”
Tamil actor Jayaram Ravi expressed his condolences on X, and wrote: “Shocked to hear about the passing away of Art Director #Milan. My heartfelt condolences to his family during this difficult time.”
Born in Chennai, Milan began working in the Tamil film industry from 1999 as assistant art director. Initially...
- 10/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Currently busy shooting for his highly anticipated next ‘Devara’, Man of Masses Ntr Jr has become a global phenomenon post the massive success of ‘Rrr’. After walking the prestigious Academy Awards Red Carpet earlier this year, the actor has now been invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which is the organization behind the Oscars as a new member.
The Academy has added over 398 new members, including various Indian and International celebrities. The list includes Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Qwan, Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar and many others.
Sharing his gratitude on receiving the Academy invite, Ntr Jr said in an official statement, “It is such a proud moment for all of us in the #Rrr family that Ram Charan, Mm Keeravaani, Senthil Kumar, ChandraBose, Sabu Cyril, and I have been invited as members for The Academy Awards 2024. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of them for this well-deserved honour.
The Academy has added over 398 new members, including various Indian and International celebrities. The list includes Taylor Swift, Ke Huy Qwan, Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar and many others.
Sharing his gratitude on receiving the Academy invite, Ntr Jr said in an official statement, “It is such a proud moment for all of us in the #Rrr family that Ram Charan, Mm Keeravaani, Senthil Kumar, ChandraBose, Sabu Cyril, and I have been invited as members for The Academy Awards 2024. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all of them for this well-deserved honour.
- 6/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
NewsFilmmaker Karan Johar and music composer Mm Keeravani are also among those invited to be Academy members who will be eligible to vote for films and artists competing for the Oscars. A total of 398 artists and executives across the world were extended invitations to become members of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2023. The Academy is the organisation that presents the annual Academy Awards or the Oscars. Among those who received the prestigious invitations from India include actors Ram Charan and Jr Ntr, filmmakers Mani Ratnam, Karan Johar, Chaitanya Tamhane, and Shaunak Sen, production designer Sabu Cyril, cinematographer Kk Senthil Kumar, producer Siddharth Roy Kapur, music composer Mm Keeravani, and lyricist Chandrabose. Telugu actors Ram Charan and Jr Ntr garnered global fame for their film Rrr, which bagged several international awards including the Oscar for best original song for ‘Naatu Naatu’. The two of them have been invited under the ‘Actors’ category.
- 6/29/2023
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Austin Butler, Ke Huy Quan, Keke Palmer, Nt Rama Rao Jr and music superstar Taylor Swift are among the 398 artists and executives invited to join the membership of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. If all of this year’s invitees accept membership, it will bring the total number of overall Academy members to 10,817, with 9,375 eligible to vote for the 96th Oscars, set to take place on March 10, 2024.
The 2023 class is 40% women. 34% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities and 52% hail from 51 countries and territories outside the United States. There are many recent Oscar nominees among the invitees, such as Austin Butler (“Elvis”), Paul Mescal (“Aftersun”), Stephanie Hsu (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) and Kerry Condon (“The Banshees of Inisherin”). The list also includes many of the 95th ceremony’s winners, such as Ke Huy Quan (supporting actor for “Everything Everywhere All at Once”) cinematographer James Friend (“All Quiet on the Western Front...
The 2023 class is 40% women. 34% belong to underrepresented ethnic/racial communities and 52% hail from 51 countries and territories outside the United States. There are many recent Oscar nominees among the invitees, such as Austin Butler (“Elvis”), Paul Mescal (“Aftersun”), Stephanie Hsu (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) and Kerry Condon (“The Banshees of Inisherin”). The list also includes many of the 95th ceremony’s winners, such as Ke Huy Quan (supporting actor for “Everything Everywhere All at Once”) cinematographer James Friend (“All Quiet on the Western Front...
- 6/28/2023
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
“Devara” has been revealed as the title of “Rrr” star Ntr Jr’s 30th film.
The star revealed the title on Friday via Twitter.
#Devara pic.twitter.com/bUrmfh46sR
— Jr Ntr (@tarak9999) May 19, 2023
“Devara,” which means God or Godlike, reunites Ntr Jr with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor (“Mili”) and Saif Ali Khan (“Vikram Vedha”) in pivotal roles.
The actor had revealed to Variety that the film is a revenge drama. Plot details are under wraps and the film has the cryptic tagline: “When courage turns into a disease… fear is the only cure.”
The film is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Anirudh Ravichander (“Vikram”) will compose the music,...
The star revealed the title on Friday via Twitter.
#Devara pic.twitter.com/bUrmfh46sR
— Jr Ntr (@tarak9999) May 19, 2023
“Devara,” which means God or Godlike, reunites Ntr Jr with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor (“Mili”) and Saif Ali Khan (“Vikram Vedha”) in pivotal roles.
The actor had revealed to Variety that the film is a revenge drama. Plot details are under wraps and the film has the cryptic tagline: “When courage turns into a disease… fear is the only cure.”
The film is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Anirudh Ravichander (“Vikram”) will compose the music,...
- 5/19/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
After hosting a grand muhurat puja in Hyderabad on Thursday, the makers of Ntr Jr’s next ‘Ntr 30’ have released an update for his fans. Kenny Bates has now joined director Koratala Siva’s team in the long-awaited actioner which will go on the floor this month.
Kenny Bates will oversee most of the action sequences in the film. In the past, Kenny Bates has worked on international projects like ‘Transformers’, and ‘Rambo III’.
‘Ntr 30’ will mark director Koratala Siva’s second outing with Ntr Jr after the grand success of his ‘Janatha Garage’.
In the picture shared on social media, director Koratala Siva could be seen in deep discussion with Kenny Bates, Sabu Cyril and R Rathnavelu over a miniature sculpture of a boat.
A source close to the filmmaker said: “Director Koratala Siva is leaving no stone unturned to ensure ‘Ntr 30’ is the biggest and best film.
Kenny Bates will oversee most of the action sequences in the film. In the past, Kenny Bates has worked on international projects like ‘Transformers’, and ‘Rambo III’.
‘Ntr 30’ will mark director Koratala Siva’s second outing with Ntr Jr after the grand success of his ‘Janatha Garage’.
In the picture shared on social media, director Koratala Siva could be seen in deep discussion with Kenny Bates, Sabu Cyril and R Rathnavelu over a miniature sculpture of a boat.
A source close to the filmmaker said: “Director Koratala Siva is leaving no stone unturned to ensure ‘Ntr 30’ is the biggest and best film.
- 3/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
After the Oscar fever, it’s time for ‘Rrr’ stars to get back to work. And, actor Jr Ntr is set to start shooting for NTR30 from March 23 onwards. The makers took to social media to announce that the film’s muhurat puja will be held on March 23, 2023 in Hyderabad.
The fans of Man of masses Jr Ntr can finally celebrate as the makers of his next much awaited project NTR30 have shared an update.
Sharing this news, the makers of Ntr 30 wrote: “Storm alert #NTR30 Muhurtam on March 23rd @jrntr @janhvikapoor #KoratalaSiva @anirudhofficial #NandamuriKalyanRam @rathnaveludop @sabu_cyril @sreekar.prasad @ntrartsoffl @yuvasudhaarts.”
The film also stars Jhanvi Kapoor and will be directed by ‘Janatha Garage’ director Koratala Siva. The Pan-Indian release will feature music by Anirudh Ravichander while R. Rathnavelu will be in charge of the camera, Sabu Cyril of art and Sreekar Prasad of editing.
Ntr 30 is produced by...
The fans of Man of masses Jr Ntr can finally celebrate as the makers of his next much awaited project NTR30 have shared an update.
Sharing this news, the makers of Ntr 30 wrote: “Storm alert #NTR30 Muhurtam on March 23rd @jrntr @janhvikapoor #KoratalaSiva @anirudhofficial #NandamuriKalyanRam @rathnaveludop @sabu_cyril @sreekar.prasad @ntrartsoffl @yuvasudhaarts.”
The film also stars Jhanvi Kapoor and will be directed by ‘Janatha Garage’ director Koratala Siva. The Pan-Indian release will feature music by Anirudh Ravichander while R. Rathnavelu will be in charge of the camera, Sabu Cyril of art and Sreekar Prasad of editing.
Ntr 30 is produced by...
- 3/19/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Indian actress Janhvi Kapoor has signed on star in the next film from Rrr star N.T. Rama Rao Jr., (a.k.a. Ntr Jr.), titled Ntr 30.
The pic is scheduled for a release on April 5, 2024. A first-look poster for the pic featuring Kapoor was released this morning. Scroll down for the poster.
The Telugu-language feature will be directed by Koratala Siva, reuniting the filmmaker with Ntr Jr. following their collaboration on Janatha Garage in 2016. Anirudh Ravichander is on board to compose the music. The film will also mark Kapoor’s south Indian film industry debut.
NTR30 is produced by Hari Krishna K and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts and Yuvasudha Arts, respectively. The crew also includes Ratnavelu as cinematographer, Sabu Cyril as production designer, and Sreekar Prasad as editor.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the first-look poster features Kapoor sitting on a bed of...
The pic is scheduled for a release on April 5, 2024. A first-look poster for the pic featuring Kapoor was released this morning. Scroll down for the poster.
The Telugu-language feature will be directed by Koratala Siva, reuniting the filmmaker with Ntr Jr. following their collaboration on Janatha Garage in 2016. Anirudh Ravichander is on board to compose the music. The film will also mark Kapoor’s south Indian film industry debut.
NTR30 is produced by Hari Krishna K and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts and Yuvasudha Arts, respectively. The crew also includes Ratnavelu as cinematographer, Sabu Cyril as production designer, and Sreekar Prasad as editor.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the first-look poster features Kapoor sitting on a bed of...
- 3/6/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
The ‘Variety’ editor responsible for making the Hollywood bible’s predictions for the Oscars and Emmys has a lot of good news for the makers of ‘Rrr’.
If Clayton Davis had the casting vote at the Academy, ‘Rrr’ would be a close runner-up to ‘Close’, Lukas Ghont’s 2022 Cannes Grand Prix-winning coming-of-age movie, in the Best Picture and the International Feature categories.
And if Davis were the God of All Things at the Academy, music composer M.M. Keeravaani, along with playback singers Suddala Ashok Teja and Kala Bhairava, would come home with the Oscar for ‘Komuram Bheemudo ‘, staving off a challenge from ‘Naatu Naatu’.
The period drama’s director, S.S. Rajamouli, is in the running for Best Director, but he gets an honourable mention, in a field topped by Todd Field, the helmer of the highly anticipated film, ‘Tar’.
Also to land an honourable mention is ‘Rrr’ star Jr...
If Clayton Davis had the casting vote at the Academy, ‘Rrr’ would be a close runner-up to ‘Close’, Lukas Ghont’s 2022 Cannes Grand Prix-winning coming-of-age movie, in the Best Picture and the International Feature categories.
And if Davis were the God of All Things at the Academy, music composer M.M. Keeravaani, along with playback singers Suddala Ashok Teja and Kala Bhairava, would come home with the Oscar for ‘Komuram Bheemudo ‘, staving off a challenge from ‘Naatu Naatu’.
The period drama’s director, S.S. Rajamouli, is in the running for Best Director, but he gets an honourable mention, in a field topped by Todd Field, the helmer of the highly anticipated film, ‘Tar’.
Also to land an honourable mention is ‘Rrr’ star Jr...
- 1/5/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The next film from Rrr star N.T. Rama Rao Jr., (a.k.a. Ntr Jr.), is scheduled to start shooting in February for worldwide release on April 5, 2024.
Known as ‘NTR30’, the Telugu-language feature reunites Ntr Jr. with director Koratala Siva, following their collaboration on Janatha Garage in 2016, while Anirudh is on board to compose the music.
NTR30 is produced by Hari Krishna K and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts and Yuvasudha Arts, respectively. Crew also includes Ratnavelu as cinematographer, Sabu Cyril as production designer and Sreekar Prasad as editor.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the film has the tag line: “When courage turns into a disease, fear is the only cure”.
Ntr Jr. played the role of freedom fighter Komaram Bheem in Rrr, starring opposite fellow Telugu superstar Ram Charan Teja, and with Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Alia Batt also in the cast.
He...
Known as ‘NTR30’, the Telugu-language feature reunites Ntr Jr. with director Koratala Siva, following their collaboration on Janatha Garage in 2016, while Anirudh is on board to compose the music.
NTR30 is produced by Hari Krishna K and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts and Yuvasudha Arts, respectively. Crew also includes Ratnavelu as cinematographer, Sabu Cyril as production designer and Sreekar Prasad as editor.
Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the film has the tag line: “When courage turns into a disease, fear is the only cure”.
Ntr Jr. played the role of freedom fighter Komaram Bheem in Rrr, starring opposite fellow Telugu superstar Ram Charan Teja, and with Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Alia Batt also in the cast.
He...
- 1/2/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Indian star Ntr Jr, currently riding the wave of Oscar-shortlisted film “Rrr,” will commence shooting his next project that has the working title “Ntr 30,” in February.
The actor had revealed to Variety that the film is a revenge drama. Plot details are under wraps and the film has the cryptic tagline: “When courage turns into a disease… fear is the only cure.”
“Ntr 30” reunites Ntr Jr with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan.
The film is produced by Hari Krishna K. and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Anirudh Ravichander (“Vikram”) will compose the music, the cinematography is by R. Rathnavelu (“Sarileru Neekevvaru”), production design by Sabu Cyril (“Rrr”) and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad (“Rrr”).
“Ntr 30” is due to release worldwide on April...
The actor had revealed to Variety that the film is a revenge drama. Plot details are under wraps and the film has the cryptic tagline: “When courage turns into a disease… fear is the only cure.”
“Ntr 30” reunites Ntr Jr with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan.
The film is produced by Hari Krishna K. and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Anirudh Ravichander (“Vikram”) will compose the music, the cinematography is by R. Rathnavelu (“Sarileru Neekevvaru”), production design by Sabu Cyril (“Rrr”) and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad (“Rrr”).
“Ntr 30” is due to release worldwide on April...
- 1/1/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
One of the biggest cinematic action-adventures of the year is Telugu-language “Rrr,” which follows real-life 1920s Indian free-dom fighters Komaram Bheem (N.T. Rama Rao Jr.) and Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan).
Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, the three-hour-plus filled is stuffed end-to-end with action choreography, stunt work, pyrotechxnics and VFX.
One standout sequence unfolds in the middle of the film when Bheem unleashes wild animals from a truck to attack the British in a wild scene with tigers, leopards and other assorted beasts flying through the air, leaping on soldiers and creating havoc.
Rajamouli knew the sequence would be one of the most important moments in the film. “He wanted something out of this world,” cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar says.
To pull it off, Kumar collaborated closely with production designer Sabu Cyril and VFX supervisor V. Srinivas Mohan early in the filmmaking process.
In addition to the wild animals, the team...
Directed by S.S. Rajamouli, the three-hour-plus filled is stuffed end-to-end with action choreography, stunt work, pyrotechxnics and VFX.
One standout sequence unfolds in the middle of the film when Bheem unleashes wild animals from a truck to attack the British in a wild scene with tigers, leopards and other assorted beasts flying through the air, leaping on soldiers and creating havoc.
Rajamouli knew the sequence would be one of the most important moments in the film. “He wanted something out of this world,” cinematographer K.K. Senthil Kumar says.
To pull it off, Kumar collaborated closely with production designer Sabu Cyril and VFX supervisor V. Srinivas Mohan early in the filmmaking process.
In addition to the wild animals, the team...
- 11/10/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages are Davis’ assessment of the current standings of the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any film or performance. Like any organization or body that votes, each individual category is fluid and subject to change. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Last Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
2023 Oscars Predictions: Best Production Design Thirteen Lives, from left: Thira Chutikul, Viggo Mortensen, 2022. ph: Vince Valitutti / © MGM / Courtesy Everett Collection
Category Commentary: More to come…
See the latest film predictions, in all 23 categories, in one place on Variety’s Oscars Collective.
To see the ranked predictions for each individual category, visit Variety’s Oscars Hub.
All Awards Contenders And Rankings:
And...
Last Updated: Oct. 20, 2022
2023 Oscars Predictions: Best Production Design Thirteen Lives, from left: Thira Chutikul, Viggo Mortensen, 2022. ph: Vince Valitutti / © MGM / Courtesy Everett Collection
Category Commentary: More to come…
See the latest film predictions, in all 23 categories, in one place on Variety’s Oscars Collective.
To see the ranked predictions for each individual category, visit Variety’s Oscars Hub.
All Awards Contenders And Rankings:
And...
- 10/21/2022
- by Clayton Davis
- Variety Film + TV
Indian hitmaker S.S. Rajamouli is basking in the success of his latest epic, period action drama “Rrr” (“Rise Roar Revolt”). The film released March 25 worldwide and scored a 65 million opening weekend, debuting in third place in the U.S. and second in the U.K. and Ireland.
Produced on an approximate budget of 73 million by D. V. V. Danayya, “Rrr” is a lavish, rambunctious entertainer crammed with eye-popping set pieces and death-defying stunts. Set in the 1920s, the historical fiction story by Vijayendra Prasad and Rajamouli see Indian freedom fighters Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Ntr Jr) meet and become fast friends. Their common enemy are the occupying colonial British. The cast also includes Bollywood A-listers Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt.
Rajamouli previously directed the “Baahubali” films, released worldwide between 2015 and 2018, which were made on a combined budget of 70 million and collected 370 million globally.
The filmmaker, who...
Produced on an approximate budget of 73 million by D. V. V. Danayya, “Rrr” is a lavish, rambunctious entertainer crammed with eye-popping set pieces and death-defying stunts. Set in the 1920s, the historical fiction story by Vijayendra Prasad and Rajamouli see Indian freedom fighters Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Ntr Jr) meet and become fast friends. Their common enemy are the occupying colonial British. The cast also includes Bollywood A-listers Ajay Devgn and Alia Bhatt.
Rajamouli previously directed the “Baahubali” films, released worldwide between 2015 and 2018, which were made on a combined budget of 70 million and collected 370 million globally.
The filmmaker, who...
- 4/1/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
MollywoodThe films include 'Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham', 'Jallikattu', 'Virus', 'Kumbalangi Nights', 'Moothon', 'Sameer', 'Vasanthi', and 'Ishq' among others. Digital NativeThis is perhaps the golden era for the Malayalam film industry with 17 films entering the final screening process for the 67th National Film Awards in various categories. Grapevine has it that 17 Malayalam films including Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham, Jallikattu, Virus, Kumbalangi Nights, Moothon, Sameer, Vasanthi, and Ishq, have been shortlisted for the final rounds. Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham, which was censored in 2019, has Mohanlal playing the lead role with Priyadarshan directing it. It is a star-studded film that also has Suniel Shetty, Arjun Sarja, Siddique, Prabhu Deva, Sudeep, Prabhu, Madhu, Manju Warrier, Paresh Rawal, Keerthy Suresh, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Pranav Mohanlal, Suhasini Maniratnam, Nedumudi Venu, Ashok Selvan, and others in pivotal roles. The film’s technical crew includes cinematographer Tirru and editor Ms Ayyappan Nair. Ronnie Raphael...
- 1/30/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe reveal was made ahead of Prabhas's birthday on October 23.Tnm StaffCourtesy..TwitterThe much awaited surprise from the team of Radhe Shyam is here. The team has unveiled Prabhas’s first look as Vikramaditya from the movie starring him and Pooja Hegde. The movie team has released Prabhas’s look as a surprise on the occasion of the star's birthday, which falls on October 23. Producer Uv Creations took to Twitter to make the reveal and tweeted: “The Big moment has arrived!! Here is introducing Prabhas as Vikramaditya from Radhe Shyam. Starring Prabhas and Pooja Hegde.” Prabhas looks stunning in a blue jacket with goggles. He can be seen sitting on a green coloured vintage car, with 'Prabhas' on the nameplate. Earlier, last week, Prabhas unveiled the first look of Pooja Hegde from the same film. In the poster, Pooja can be seen sporting a retro look, wearing a green...
- 10/21/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor's character has been named Prerna. Digital NativeTollywood star Prabhas unveiled the first look of Pooja Hegde from his next film Radhe Shyam. Sharing the poster Prabhas captioned it stating, "Wishing our Prerana @hegdepooja, a very Happy Birthday! @director_radhaa @uvcreationsofficial @tseriesfilms #GopiKrishnaFilms #KrishnamRaju #BhushanKumar #VamsiReddy @uppalapatipramod @praseedhauppalapati #AAFilms @radheshyamfilm #RadheShyam." In the poster, Pooja can be seen sporting a retro look, wearing green dress with a long floral jacket and a scarf around her head. She will be playing the character named Prerna. View this post on Instagram Wishing our Prerana @hegdepooja, a very Happy Birthday! @director_radhaa @uvcreationsofficial @tseriesfilms #GopiKrishnaFilms #KrishnamRaju #BhushanKumar #VamsiReddy @uppalapatipramod @praseedhauppalapati #AAFilms @radheshyamfilm #RadheShyam A post shared by Prabhas (@actorprabhas) on Oct 12, 2020 at 9:30pm Pdt The project went on the floors in January earlier this year and amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the team successfully wrapped up its Georgian schedule in March and returned to India safely.
- 10/13/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodAmitabh earlier made his Tollywood debut with Chiranjeevi's 'Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy'.Digital NativeFile photoMahanati director Nag Ashwin is teaming up with Prabhas for a new movie that is being tentatively referred to as Prabhas 21. Deepika Padukone has been roped in as the leading lady, making her Telugu debut. In February, the project was officially announced via a special video which was released on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Vyjayanthi Films. Now, in a surprise announcement, the makers have revealed that Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been roped in for a pivotal role. "Welcoming with a full heart, the pride of a billion Indians. The Amitabh Bachchan. Our journey just got Big-ger! https://youtu.be/ejugTJB-MwM #NamaskaramBigB @SrBachchan Folded hands #Prabhas @deepikapadukone @nagashwin7 @AshwiniDuttCh Welcoming with a full heart, the pride of a billion Indians. The Amitabh Bachchan. Our journey just got Big-ger!https://t.co/bmG...
- 10/9/2020
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
TollywoodStarring Prabhas and Pooja Hegde in the lead, the film narrates a heart-wrenching love story set in Europe in the 1970s.Digital NativeRadhe Shyam, starring Prabhas and Pooja Hegde in the lead, narrates a heart-wrenching love story set in Europe in the 1970s. Prabhas had already started shooting for the film in Europe earlier this year. However, due to the sudden rise in coronavirus cases, the team successfully wrapped up the Georgian schedule in March and returned to India safely. Prabhas had quarantined himself for two weeks on his return to India. It was reported that Prabhas will resume shooting for the film from this month onwards. The Indian schedule of the film will begin in a specially erected set at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. Director Radha Krishna Kumar confirmed on social media that his film will be going on the floors in the second week of September. He tweeted, “All...
- 9/16/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Mollywood‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’, made on a huge budget, is directed by Priyadarshan.Digital NativeThe release of the most expected film in the Malayalam film industry, Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham starring Mohanlal, has been postponed indefinitely following the coronavirus outbreak. The shooting of this mega project was completed last year and it was in the post-production mode. While the release date remains uncertain, the filmmakers have made it clear that Marakkar will not have a direct Ott release. Last year, a sneak peek of Marakkar was screened at the Aashirvadathode Lalettan event in Kochi, which triggered a positive buzz about the film. At a time when the expectations on the film are high, a pic from the sets has kicked up the buzz a notch higher. Actor Baburaj posted a pic online that shows star Mohanlal giving Baburaj’s make-up a final touch as make-up artist Pattanam Rasheed looks on. Baburaj captioned the pic: “Kunjali Marakkar…...
- 8/24/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodPrabhas points out that he has always looked for engaging stories that will have the audiences entertained. Digital NativeDigital NativeTollywood star Prabhas has a huge fan following across India; thanks to the phenomenal success of the Baahubali franchise directed by SS Rajamouli. In an interview with the Ians, the actor said that his films worked because the directors gave importance to every little detail instead of concentrating on the “big picture.” About what he looks for when selecting his scripts, Prabhas pointed out that he has always looked for engaging stories that will have the audiences entertained. He has been quoted as saying, “The story must be engaging and designed in a way that will entertain the audience. While I do pay attention to my character in the film and the script, I think the plotline is what matters the most.” The actor is also of the opinion that it...
- 4/23/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe hashtag BanUVCreations was trending on social media for the past few days after fans were upset about not getting any updates regarding the film.Digital NativeThe hashtag BanUVCreations had been trending on social media over the past few days after fans of actor Prabhas took to social media, irked at not getting updates from the production house over the actor's next film. Reacting to it and to bring the situation under control, Uv Creations has posted the message: “We are amidst a global pandemic and many lives are at stake due to the current situation. Owing to the current situation, we have paused all our activities. After all, this is over, we promise to come up with many more updates. We urge everyone to stay home & stay safe!” This message is sure to have Prabhas fans wait patiently until the next update arrives. We are amidst a global pandemic...
- 4/8/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe hashtag BanUVCreations was trending on social media for the past few days after fans were upset about not getting any updates regarding the film.Digital NativeThe hashtag BanUVCreations had been trending on social media over the past few days after fans of actor Prabhas took to social media, irked at not getting updates from the production house over the actor's next film. Reacting to it and to bring the situation under control, Uv Creations has posted the message: “We are amidst a global pandemic and many lives are at stake due to the current situation. Owing to the current situation, we have paused all our activities. After all, this is over, we promise to come up with many more updates. We urge everyone to stay home & stay safe!” This message is sure to have Prabhas fans wait patiently until the next update arrives. We are amidst a global pandemic...
- 4/8/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe team had to return midway from shooting in Georgia due to the coronavirus scare and going back there would mean a steep rise in the production costs.Digital NativeFile image It has been revealed already that Prabhas’ upcoming film Jaan, directed by Radha Krishna Kumar is a romantic period drama. The shooting of this film was progressing in Georgia a few weeks but the team had to return midway due to the coronavirus scare and the ensuing lockdown. According to sources in the know, there are still some important scenes that needs to be canned in Georgia but going back there would mean a steep rise in the production costs. Following this, it has been decided to erect sets in Hyderabad to complete the portions. However, there may still be some portions that need to be shot in Georgia and the team will be leaving with minimal cast and crew after the lockdown ends,...
- 4/3/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe team had to return midway from shooting in Georgia due to the coronavirus scare and going back there would mean a steep rise in the production costs.Digital NativeFile image It has been revealed already that Prabhas’ upcoming film Jaan, directed by Radha Krishna Kumar is a romantic period drama. The shooting of this film was progressing in Georgia a few weeks but the team had to return midway due to the coronavirus scare and the ensuing lockdown. According to sources in the know, there are still some important scenes that needs to be canned in Georgia but going back there would mean a steep rise in the production costs. Following this, it has been decided to erect sets in Hyderabad to complete the portions. However, there may still be some portions that need to be shot in Georgia and the team will be leaving with minimal cast and crew after the lockdown ends,...
- 4/3/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
KollywoodPooja had made her acting debut with the Tamil film 'Mugamoodi', directed by Mysskin.Digital NativeDirector Hari’s next will be Aruvaa for which he has roped in Suriya to play the lead role. It is well known that the duo share a good rapport after working together in blockbuster hits like Aaru, Vel, Singam, Singam 2 and Singam 3. This has raised the expectation levels for Aruvaa. The film's female lead is yet to be decided. Names like Malavika Mohanan and Rashmika Mandanna were in the news but now we hear that Pooja Hegde may bag the role. Pooja had made her acting debut with the Tamil film Mugamoodi, directed by Mysskin. This film was released in 2012 and since then she hasn’t signed any Tamil film.The actor is busy in the Telugu film industry with two biggies Most Eligible Bachelor and Jaan. Director Bommarilu Bhaskar and Akhil Akkineni’s film,...
- 3/31/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, directed by Priyadarshan, is based on the real life story of the legendary Kunjali Marakkar. Tnm StaffThe trailer of Mohanlal’s much-hyped period drama Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham begins with the intriguing question, who is this Kunjali. The same voice answers: "Those who have seen him are not alive and those who have heard about him don't know where he is." You see then a half-hidden face of the hero, played by Mohanlal and a younger version of his -- presumably Pranav Mohanlal -- running hurriedly through a street. It is a long ago period and the story is based on the real life warrior Kunjali Marakkar, a legendary naval chief of the Zamorin of Kozhikode. The film comes from director Priyadarshan who has written the script with Ani, son of another veteran director -- IV Sasi. The trailer, played through the pleasing notes of a flute, shows young...
- 3/7/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Flix FlashbackKamal, who directed the film, besides overseeing most departments, inspires us with attention to detail.Nandhu SundaramI was doing a course in journalism and mass communication at the Madras Christian College in 1999-2000 when I saw Hey Ram at Chennai’s well-known Devi Theatres. Ever since, I have been torn between feelings of love and hate for this much-hyped movie. Hey Ram was released in Februrary 2000. My quarrels were mostly about sex and violence. For instance, the scene in which Aparna (Rani Mukerji) is sexually assaulted and left to die by Altaf, the Muslim tailor, was horrifying. The subsequent sequence through the streets of Kolkata as Saket Ram (Kamal Haasan) goes on a rampage of revenge is also harrowing to watch. The portrait of the Kolkata (then Calcutta) riots included scenes in which Muslims were slaughtered by Hindus and Sikhs. The central rape scene of the initial portion and...
- 2/22/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe Mohanlal starrer, directed by Priyadarshan, is a star-studded film with actors from several industries joining the cast. Digital NativeThe character poster of Manju Warrier in the upcoming film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham is out and interesting. Sharing the poster online, the actor wrote, “Yet another dream come true! Proud to be part of this marvel in the most awaited "Mohanlal-Priyadarshan" combo!!! Coming soon! #marakkararabikkadalintesimham.” From the poster, we can make out that Manju Warrier’s character is named Subaida and her role appears to be intense. Marakkar is directed by award-winning director Priyadarshan. Made on a budget of Rs 100 crore, this film is produced jointly by Antony Perumbavoor, Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Cj Roy under their respective banners Aashirvad Cinemas, Confident Group and Moonshot Entertainment. It may be noted here that Mohanlal will be seen playing the title role in this film and will have his son Pranav making a cameo appearance.
- 2/5/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodPrabhas and Kajal have worked together in quite a few films that went on to become huge hits.Digital NativeDigital NativePrabhas’s upcoming film, tentatively titled Jaan, is progressing at a brisk pace. According to the latest reports, Kajal Aggarwal will be making a cameo appearance in the film. Sources say that the actor has been approached for the role and considering its importance to the storyline, Kajal agreed to hop on board. This is certainly good news for movie buffs as Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal have worked together in quite a few films that went on to become huge hits. An interesting feature about Jaan is that Prabhas will be playing a palm reader, a role that has never been explored by the leading heroes in the Telugu film industry. Jaan, directed by Kk Radha Krishna, is being bankrolled jointly by Gopi Krishna Movies and Uv Creations while Chandrasekar Yeleti has penned the story.
- 12/2/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe sets are being designed by award-winning Art Director Sabu Cyril. Tnm StaffGrand sets and majestic visuals await those who will watch Prabhas’s upcoming film. Tentatively titled Jaan, the movie is a period film and was initially planned to be shot with a lot of graphics. However, it has now been decided to shoot the movie in sets erected specifically for the movie. As the film is set in the 1970s’ Europe, the filmmakers intend to recreate the sets instead of opting for computer graphics as it will reduce the workload and expenses. Award-winning Art Director Sabu Cyril is in charge of the sets, for which a major portion of the budget has been allocated. Sources say that a couple of sets have already been built and has come out impressively. Jaan, directed by Kk Radha Krishna, is being bankrolled jointly by Gopi Krishna Movies and Uv Creations. Chandrasekar Yeleti has penned the story.
- 11/16/2019
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe star will be making his debut in the Malayalam film industry with 'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham'.Digital NativeSuniel Shetty has been signed up for a role in a crossover film. The Bollywood star will be seen playing a cop in an entertainer that will have Manchu Vishnu in the lead role. The film will have Kajal Aggarwal and Ruhani Singh playing the female leads. Sources in the know say that Suniel was very impressed with the way his character was etched out that he decided to hop on board. Jeffery Chin is wielding the megaphone for this venture which is being bankrolled by Manchu Vishnu’s home banner. Off late, Suniel Shetty is keen on experimenting with his roles and is being very selective about the character he chooses. The star will be making his debut in the Malayalam film industry with Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. Mohanlal is playing...
- 9/30/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe casting directors of 'Saaho' probably camped at gyms across the world and picked up whoever looked sufficiently bulky.Sowmya RajendranSujeeth's Saaho, made on a lavish budget of Rs 350 crore, is a big dumb action movie that strains to fulfill every adjective describing the genre. Big? Check. Dumb? Very. Action? You can see where the money went. Sabu Cyril, who built the kingdom of Mahishmati for Amarendra Baahubali, has built the futuristic Waaji for Saaho – a city that serves as a den for the world's most dreadful gangsters, who all look like slightly cleaned up extras from the sets of Pirates of the Caribbean. There's a battle of succession among the gangster groups of Waaji with Rs 2 lakh crore at stake, and it's a bunch of Indian cops based in Mumbai who are on their track. Prabhas, who is introduced as undercover cop Ashok Chakravarthy, makes a flashy entrance, swigging...
- 8/30/2019
- by Ragamalika
- The News Minute
EntertainmentTouted to be a sports drama, the film has Ajay Devgn playing the male lead.Digital NativeReports about Keerthy Suresh’s Bollywood debut are true. The actor has been signed up to play the female lead in the Hindi movie Maidaan. Touted to be a sports drama, the film has Ajay Devgn playing the male lead. Directed by the Badhaai Ho fame director Amit Sharma, it went on the floors recently. Can’t wait to join #Maidaan shoot!@BoneyKapoor sir @ajaydevgn sir @iAmitRSharma @freshlimefilms @saiwynQ @writish @zeestudios_ @ZeeStudiosInt @MaidaanOfficial pic.twitter.com/yOoHZWt2z7 — Keerthy Suresh (@KeerthyOfficial) August 19, 2019 Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla and Arunava Joy Sengupta will be bankrolling this venture jointly. According to reports, Maidaan is based on the life of the former footballer Syed Abdul Rahim, who led the Indian team to victory in the 1956 Melbourne Olympics semi-finals. Keerthy Suresh is one of the most talented actors in the film industry right now.
- 8/20/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodPrabhas also launched the 'Bad Boy' song from 'Saaho' during the event to a crowd of over one lakh.Tnm StaffThe pre-release event of Prabhas’s upcoming film Saaho was held in much grandeur at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad on Sunday. The event had in attendance many stalwarts from the industry, including director SS Rajamouli, producer Dil Raju and veteran actor Krishnam Raju, apart from the cast and crew of Saaho. A whopping sum of Rs 2.5 crore was reportedly spent on the function along with the film props put on display at the Ramoji Film City. Hosted by popular anchor Suma Kanakala, the four-hour long event provided a sneak-peek into Prabhas’s film career, beginning from his first film Eeswar to Baahubali. Prabhas, unlike his usual reticent self in front of media, spoke for about 10 minutes to his fans, praising each and every member of Saaho’s crew,...
- 8/19/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Superstar Prabhas? Baahubali franchise which was touted to be the most anticipated film, left the audience mesmerized with the visual extravaganza never seen before in the Indian Cinema. Similarly, his upcoming next Magnum Opus Saaho is being keenly awaited as it is touted to be the most expensive Indian film so far. While the teaser has given cinephiles a peek into the larger-than-life world envisioned by director Sujeeth, which apparently took two years and Rs 65 crore for production designer Sabu Cyril to create the universe of the Shraddha Kapoor-Prabhas starrer movie.
The glimpses of the trailer of Saaho gives a visual treat showcasing high-end action sequences. To create a visual replica of the desert emirate, the makers bought National Award-winning production designer who took eight trips to Abu Dhabi.? Prabhas was keen on roping in Sabu Cyril as he had done a great job with the sets of Baahubali. Taking...
The glimpses of the trailer of Saaho gives a visual treat showcasing high-end action sequences. To create a visual replica of the desert emirate, the makers bought National Award-winning production designer who took eight trips to Abu Dhabi.? Prabhas was keen on roping in Sabu Cyril as he had done a great job with the sets of Baahubali. Taking...
- 7/27/2019
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TollywoodThe movie was earlier slated to release on Independence Day.Tnm StaffSaaho, Prabhas’ high-budget action thriller, will be now releasing on August 30. Uv Creations, the makers of the movie, made an official announcement in this regard on Friday. “We want to bring the best for the audience. For bringing finesse to the action sequences, we need more time,” a statement announcing the new date read. Saaho is perhaps one of the most action-packed movies in Prabhas’ career. From the film’s teaser, it was clear that Saaho will be high on action with some high-octane performances by the actor with Shraddha Kapoor playing the female lead. Since the movie was supposed to hit the marquee on Independence Day, the makers have decided to release it in the month of August itself, “to stick to the month of Independence and patriotism”, the statement read. “We are dedicated to bringing the movie in the largest scale,...
- 7/19/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe film will release on August 15 in four languages- Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam.Tnm StaffAfter teasing fans with 30 seconds from "Psycho Saiyaan", which showed Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor shaking a leg, the makers of Saaho released the full video song on Monday. The song features Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor grooving to a peppy tune sung by Anirudh Ravichander, Dhvani Bhanushali and Tanishk Bagchi. Besides singing, Tanishk Bagchi has also composed music for the song. Lyrics for the song was written by Sreejo. Set inside a pub, the song sequence has Shraddha Kapoor showing off her dance moves, accompanied by Prabhas. The teaser of Saaho was released last month, and the movie seems to have a power-packed performance delivered by Prabhas. The teaser has Prabhas chasing and gunning down villains, leaping from buildings and making his way through fleets of vehicles. The movie also marks Shraddha Kapoor’s debut in Tollywood.
- 7/8/2019
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe full version of this first single from the movie is expected to release on July 8.Tnm StaffThe makers of Saaho, Prabhas’ upcoming film after the mammoth success of the Baahubali series, released the teaser of the first single from the film. Titled ‘Pshyco Saiyaan’, the song has Shraddha Kapoor and Prabhas grooving to the peppy tune. Sung by Dhvani Bhanushali, the lyrics of the song have been penned by Tanishk Bagchi and additional lyrics by Sreejo. Set inside a pub, the song sequence has Shraddha Kapoor flaunting her dance moves, accompanied by Prabhas on the dance floor. The full song is expected to release on July 8. The teaser has been released in all four languages- Telugu, Tamil, Hindi and Malayalam. The teaser of Saaho was released last month, and the movie seems to be a power-packed performance delivered by Prabhas. The teaser has Prabhas chasing and gunning down villains,...
- 7/5/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe teaser has Prabhas performing action sequences along with Shraddha Kapoor.Tnm StaffThe makers of Saaho, Prabhas's upcoming flick after Baahubali, released the teaser of the movie on Thursday. The video is high on action and is probably one of the most power-packed performances delivered by Prabhas in his career. The movie, which has Shraddha Kapoor making her debut in Tollywood, has Madhie doing the cinematography while Sabu Cyril, the production designer of the Baahubali films, is also part of the technical crew. The teaser begins with a romantic sequence between its lead actors and then goes on to show Prabhas chasing and gunning down villains, leaping from buildings and making his way through fleets of vehicles. The video ends on a humorous note as Prabhas tells Shraddha that all the men firing shots at him are his fans. “Such violent fans?” Shraddha asks. “They are my die-hard fans,...
- 6/13/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
CourtSun Pictures’ Kalanithi Maran, however, was absolved of all charges. Digital NativeDigital NativeWriter Aarur Tamilnadan had filed a legal suit ten years ago, accusing Enthiran director S Shankar and producer Kalanithi Maran of Sun Pictures for plagiarizing his content. He accused both of them of violating the Copyright Act and of cheating under Section 420 of the Ipc. When this case came up for hearing at the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Justice Pugazhendi absolved Kalanithi Maran of all charges as he was in no way connected with the story. However, the court refused to quash the proceedings against director Shankar. The Business Standard has reported the judgment as: “So far as Kalanithi Maran is concerned, he is a mere producer and has nothing to do with the story and, hence, the criminal proceedings under the Copyright Act and the proceedings under Ipc section 420 against him are quashed.” The...
- 6/8/2019
- by Manasa
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe Bollywood actor shared a photo of the celebrations in the sets of the Malayalam film ‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’.Digital NativeMalayalam superstar Mohanlal was awarded one of the highest civilian honors in the country - the Padma Bhushan - recently and that called for a celebration on the sets of his upcoming film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. Celebrating the occasion was the Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty, who plays an important role in the film. Sharing a photo on his Instagram account, Suniel Shetty wrote: “On the sets of 'Markaar' celebrating PadmaBhushan Mohanlal sir, the genius sabucyril and my favourite hera pheri man Priyadarshan sir... An opportunity to work ... with the best in the business of entertainment... Blessed!!! (sic). ” Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham is a star studded film with some of the top actors in the country, making it to the cast. The film has Prabhu, Suneil Shetty, Manju Warrier, Arjun Sarja, Mukesh...
- 3/16/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
KollywoodHer next with director Nagesh Kukunoor will be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.Digital NativeKeerthy Suresh has been bagging some very prestigious projects and is proving that she has the talent to take up every challenging role. The actor has been juggling films in Mollywood, Tollywood and Kollywood successfully and according to latest reports, she is getting ready to step into Bollywood. Sources in the know say that she will be working with director Nagesh Kukunoor in his upcoming movie. The director has a film that is to be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and has roped in the actor after seeing her impressive performance in the Savitri biopic Mahanati/Nadigayar Thilagam. Reports are that Reliance Entertainment will be bankrolling the Nagesh Kukunoor film. More details about this project are awaited. Meanwhile, Keerthy Suresh is busy with a bunch of films and the most notable among it is Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham.
- 3/6/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe film, which is expected to be a comedy entertainer, will be directed by debutants Jibi and Joju.Digital NativeIt was announced some time ago that Mohanlal has signed up a comedy entertainer titled Ittymaani Made in China. According to the latest update on this project, we hear that the shooting will commence in April this year. The star is currently busy with the magnum opus Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham and will be wrapping up the shooting in a few weeks. After this, he intends to join the sets of Ittymaani Made In China. The film will be directed by debutants Jibi and Joju and will be bankrolled by Anthony Perumbavoor under his banner Aashirvad Cinemas. The title poster that has been released before, featured a laughing Buddha, giving a clear indication that it will be a comic caper. Mohanlal has quite a few movies lined up. After completing Ittymaani Made In China,...
- 2/25/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
MollywoodIt is believed that the actor is working hard to fit into the role he plays for ‘Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham’.Digital NativePictures of Mohanlal hitting the gym surfaced online recently, creating a buzz. We hear that the Malayalam star is working hard to fit into the role he plays in Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. The film is based on the true life of the naval warrior Kunjali Marakkar IV, who is the most popular of the Marakkars and Mohanlal plays the role. Following this, the film will have extensive sea warfare sequences which will be its highlight. Marakkar will have Mohanlal’s son Pranav making a cameo appearance. If reports are true, the youngster could be seen as the younger version of Marakkar. Further, Priyadarshan’s daughter Kalyani, who made her acting debut in a Tollywood film, will be seen doing a role in the film and it will mark her...
- 2/17/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodIn what seems to be a year of superstars for the Telugu film industry, here is a compilation of some of the most awaited Tollywood releases of 2019.Priyanka RichiFor Tollywood, 2018 was a year of experiments. From Prashanth Varma’s Awe, which brought before us the illusion of reality, to Venkatesh Maha’s C/o Kancherapalam, which told us the intimate story of a sleepy village in Vizag, Tollywood gave us a mixed bag of heartwarming tales. While debutant director Rahul Ravindran’s slice-of-life movie Chi La Sow opened to positive reviews from film critics, Tharun Bhascker’s Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi failed to recreate the magic of his earlier Pelli Choopulu at the box office. While we hope that the trend continues in 2019 too, fans of Tollywood superstars are eagerly awaiting the big-budget releases of the year. While Prabhas is hoping for a grand comeback with Saaho after his magnum opus...
- 1/22/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
MollywoodHis long lock of hair and thick beard give him the looks of a warrior in the film, directed by Priyadarshan.Digital NativeThe first look of Mohanlal in the film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham has been released online. His long lock of hair and thick beard certainly ensures that he looks a warrior in the film. It may be noted here that the veteran actor Siddique’s look, revealed a few days earlier, was also similar to that of Mohanlal’s. The movie went on the floors early this year and the shooting will progress till mid 2019. Award winning director Priyadarshan is wielding the megaphone for this magnum opus with Aashirvad Cinemas, Confident Group and Moonshot Entertainment bankrolling it jointly. Mohanlal will be playing the title role in the film and it will have his son Pranav making a cameo appearance. If reports are true, he could be seen as the younger version of Marakkar.
- 12/24/2018
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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