South Asian teen star Avantika Vandanapu who is a well-established name in Hollywood has been cast to essay the role of Karen Smith in Paramount Pictures’ upcoming film based on the Tony-nominated Broadway musical ‘Mean Girls.’ The film, written by Tina Fey, is a modern take on the classic hit from 2004.
The Los Angeles based actor-dancer-producer confirms, “I am thrilled to be a part of this project and bring a fresh perspective to the iconic role of Karen Smith. My hope is to use my platform to shed light on the causes that matter to me, and inspire others to do the same.”
On the sidelines of this announcement, Avantika will also star and executive produce live-action young-adult series for Disney Branded Television, titled ‘A Crown Of Wishes’ this year, making her the youngest ever South-Asian to accomplish this feat. The fantasy series adaptation is based on Roshani Chokshi’s...
The Los Angeles based actor-dancer-producer confirms, “I am thrilled to be a part of this project and bring a fresh perspective to the iconic role of Karen Smith. My hope is to use my platform to shed light on the causes that matter to me, and inspire others to do the same.”
On the sidelines of this announcement, Avantika will also star and executive produce live-action young-adult series for Disney Branded Television, titled ‘A Crown Of Wishes’ this year, making her the youngest ever South-Asian to accomplish this feat. The fantasy series adaptation is based on Roshani Chokshi’s...
- 2/9/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
KollywoodTouted to be an ecological thriller, ‘Boomika’ is written and directed by Rathindran Prasad. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ NetflixThe trailer of actor Aishwarya Rajesh’s upcoming movie Boomika was released on Monday, August 16. The makers of the film also announced that the movie will be streaming on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Netflix from August 23. Sharing the trailer, Netflix India South wrote: “Manidhanin peraasai. Iyarkayin kovam!”, which loosely translates to “Human beings' selfishness, nature’s anger.” The trailer opens with a character explaining how the earth is constantly communicating with humans. “It’s making itself very clear! Guess what it’s saying? I know how to say it myself. If you can, save yourself from me,” says a character- whose identity is not revealed – in the trailer, indicating that the film is likely to discuss ecological destruction. Shot in picturesque landscapes, the trailer features a perplexed-looking Aishwarya Rajesh. The makers don’t reveal many details about her character.
- 8/16/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
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