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The third single from Ram Charan's Game Changer is a catchy affair. It celebrates the power of love. The track is composed by S Thaman. Its video features Charan and Kiara Advani in colourful dresses. Ram Charan is gearing up for the release of Game Changer, slated to hit the screens on January 10. The film has become the talk of the town as it marks the mass hero's first collaboration with Shankar. In the latest development, the Indian director unveiled its third song. Titled NaaNaa Hyraanaa, it is a catchy affair with a soothing melody. Shankar, who suffered a setback when Indian 2 bombed at the box office, is set to woo the audience with Game Changer, The Ram Charan-led action drama has the potential to emerge as a major money spinner this Sankranti. On Thursday, November 28, the makers unveiled its third single to excite the audience. Titled NaaNaa Hyraanaa, it is a breezy yet soothing number that highlights the protagonist's love life. It is composed by S Thaman and sung by Shreya Ghoshal. The visuals accompanying the vocals too are an absolute treat for viewers and bear testimony to Shankar's vision. Game Changer is a political action drama that features the mass hero in the role of a sincere IAS officer and carries a strong message.. It features Kiara Advani as the leading lady and is her second collaboration with Charan. They had previously teamed up for the Boyapati Sreenu-helmed Vinaya Vidheya Rama(2019). The Dil Raju-backed film's cast also includes Jayaram, SJ Suryah, and Anjali. S Thaman best known for his work on films such as Power and Akhanda, is the film's music director. Game Changer is set to hit the screens on January 10, 2025. It will be Sankranti release. This will be Shankar's first film after Kamal Haasan's Indian 2, which did not live up to expectations at the box office and failed to impress critics.
New Delhi, Aug 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Easing inflation and favourable monsoon boosted rural demand in India in the April-June period this year, outpacing urban consumption once again, according to a new report. According to the report by global research firm NielsenIQ, rural markets and small manufacturers propelled the packaged consumer goods sector in Q2 2025. Rural markets grew twice as fast as cities, as urban areas showed signs of recovery, particularly in smaller towns. According to the report, e-commerce also rose significantly, led by increased shopper penetration and spending, especia ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a heartwarming development, two of Tamil cinema's top heroes -- Simbu and Vishal -- have now urged their fans to extend their support to all three Tamil films, featuring young heroes in the lead. For the unaware, the Tamil film industry has always witnessed films of big Tamil stars releasing for the festival of Deepavali. However, this year, departing from this practice, films of young heroes are releasing for the festival. Now, top heroes have urged their fans to lend support to these films featuring upcoming heroes as well. Actor Silambarasan aka Simbu ...Read More >
Baby John is releasing on 25th December 2024. Reportedly, Salman Khan will also make a special appearance in the film. Varun Dhawan and Keerthy Suresh have set the internet on fire with their song "Nain Matakka" from the upcoming film Baby John. To add to the excitement, today, the actor shared a set of behind-the-scenes (BTS) photos featuring Keerthy Suresh and Diljit Dosanjh. In no time, it went viral, and fans also reacted to it. Taking to his Instagram handle, Varun Dhawan shared photos to see how they have prepared for the song. "#nainmatakka crazy energy on this set. Are u doing the na ...Read More >
Hyderabad: When you're a producer like Dil Raju, known for smart story choices and perfect release timing, even one wrong film can shake your foundation. That's exactly what happened with Game Changer, the political thriller starring Ram Charan and directed by Shankar. Initially, Game Changer had all the right elements - a superstar hero, a legendary director, and a Rs. 450 crore budget. But constant delays and weak promotions killed the buzz. When it finally released on January 10, 2025, the response was disappointing. Despite a grand opening, negative word-of-mouth hit the film hard, and bo ...Read More >
New Delhi: Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, one of Bollywood's most adored couples, are all set to embrace parenthood. The couple, who tied the knot in 2023, announced they are expecting their first child earlier this year with a heart-warming Instagram post that featured a pair of baby mittens and the caption: "The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon." Now, the couple is making headlines again -- this time for their recent appearance outside a clinic in Bandra, Mumbai. A video shared by Instant Bollywood has gone viral across social media platforms, showing the pair stepping out for a ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) Actress Ananya Panday welcomed Jackie Shroff aka Jaggu Dada to the "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri" family. Re-sharing a post of co-star Kartik Aaryan, Ananya wrote on her Insta stories, "The coolest ever! Welcome to the TMMTMTTM family Jaggu dada @apnabhidu." On Saturday, Kartik introduced the netizens to the 'OG Hero' of "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri." The 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' actor took to his Instagram and shared a video introducing Jackie as the new addition to the cast of "Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri". The clip opens with Kartik in the frame, ...Read More >
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin announced on Saturday an annual award named after musician Ilaiyaraaja for best performing music composers from Tamil Nadu. State govt felicitated Ilaiyaraaja for 50 years of his music journey in Tamil cinema at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. During the function titled 'Tamil maestro who scaled the heights of symphony', Stalin praised Ilaiyaraaja, saying, "Everyone would have hummed Ilaiyaraaja's song in TN at least once. His songs will fit in every mood a ...Read More >
Kangana Ranaut compared her struggles to Shah Rukh Khan's, saying she came from an unknown village while he was convent-educated from Delhi. Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has always made headlines for her remarks, and this time, the Queen star has compared her struggles with those of King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan. Speaking at an event in the capital city, Kangana talked about how her struggles have been greater in comparison to those of other actors. "Why did I get so much success? There i ...Read More >
Sivakarthikeyan's Amaran has emerged as his biggest box-office success to date, surpassing the Rs 300-crore mark at the worldwide box office collection.Shiv Karthikeyan and Sai Pallavi marked a milestone in film industry through the movie Amaran. The film joins an elite club as the ninth Tamil movie to achieve this milestone, following hits like Rajinikanth's Enthiran, Kabali, 2.0, Jailer, along with Biigilmovie, Varisu, Leo, and The GOAT. Featuring Sivakarthikeyan as Major Mukund Varadarajan, alongside Sai Pallavi, Bhuvan Arora, and Rahul Bose, Amaran draws inspiration from true military st ...Read More >
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, celebrated for their on-screen chemistry in 'Shershaah,' have reportedly welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in Mumbai on Tuesday. While the couple hasn't officially announced the news, fans are showering them with blessings. They announced their pregnancy on February 28. The couple married in Jaisalmer on February 7, 2023. What began as a dreamy on-screen pairing in Shershaah has now blossomed into the most heartwarming chapter of real life. According to ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Superstar Chiranjeevi on Sunday penned a heartfelt note for his son and actor Ram Charan as he completed 18 years in the industry, praising his "discipline, hard work, perseverance, humility, and dedication". Charan made his acting debut with "Chirutha", which released in 2007. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, the film emerged as a box office hit. The actor then went on to star in several other projects including "RRR", "Rangasthalam" and "Magadheera", among others. "Charan Babu, I am so happy that your cinematic journey, which began 18 years ago with 'Chirutha', has becom ...Read More >
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. The new Indian blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 has crossed the $80 million-mark at the global box office in two weeks since it first hit theatres on October 2. According to Comscore data, the Kannada mythological drama closed its second weekend at $69.3 million and ranked as the eighth top-grossing film worldwide for the weekend ending October 12. The Indian film completed fifteen days at the global ticket windows on October 15, ...Read More >
New Delhi: Game Changer, starring Ram Charan and Kiara Advani, hit theaters today, and the highly anticipated film has already sparked a flurry of reactions from fans on X. Directed by S. Shankar, the movie has garnered a wide range of feedback. Here's a glimpse of what audiences are saying: One fan praised the film's impactful moments, particularly Ram Charan's entry, writing: "#Gamechanger RamCharan Entry was a blast! Writing was strong (#KarthikSubbaraj). Elevations were on point. The pre-intermission twist is brilliant and unexpected. The second-half flashback is engaging." In star ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) Bollywood actor Sharvari expressed gratitude to the makers of her film "Munjya", as it completed one year of its release on Saturday. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film also featured Abhay Verma and Mona Singh in the lead. It was released in theatres countrywide on June 7, 2024. The film went on to collect over ₹100 crore gross at the domestic box office and emerged as a hit. It followed the story of the eponymous mythical creature, which has its roots in Marathi folklore. The 27-year-old actor shared a post on her Instagram handle. "1 year ago, on this day our fi ...Read More >
VIJAYAWADA: The State government on Friday accorded approvals to a slew of industries. Among those are Krishnapatnam Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), which is set to establish a 350 MW Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Thamminapatnam and Mommidi villages of SPSR Nellore district with a Rs 1,225 crore investment, creating 575 jobs. Furthermore, the government also waived off a Rs 54 crore extension of time fee, contingent on project completion within two years as per the Andhra Pradesh Integrated Clean Energy Policy-2024. The government also allocated 22.80 acres at MPSEZ in N ...Read More >
Chennai, Jan 14 (VOICE) Actor Ram Charan, whose much-awaited political action drama 'Game Changer' released on January 10 this year, has said that his heart is filled with gratitude. In a statement addressed to fans, audiences and the media on the occasion of Makara Sankranthi, Ram Charan said, "This Sankranthi, my heart is filled with gratitude for making all the hard work we put into 'Game Changer' truly worth it. My heartfelt appreciation goes to the entire cast, crew, and everyone behind the scenes who contributed to the film's success." Thanking the media for their kind reviews, the acto ...Read More >
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New Delhi: One of the most-talked about movies -Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead opened in theatres on June 5, 2025. The Mani Ratnam directorial got a good opening of Rs 17 crore but failed to beat the Day 1 collection of Kamal Haasan's previous films including 'Indian 2' and 'Vikram'. According to Box Office number tracking website Sacnilk, 'Thug Life' earned Rs 17 crore nett (Gross minus taxes) at the domestic box office on its first day in theatres, despite facing ban in Karnataka. Kamal Haasan's previous film, 'Indian 2' with director Shankar, collected Rs 25.6 crore nett on ...Read More >
Thug Life box office collection Day 3: Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's latest collaboration Thug Life is struggling at the box office. After a drop of 53.87% in collections from Day 1 to Day 2, the gangster drama earned Rs 7.14 crore on Day 3 of its release, according to trade tracker Sacnik. On Saturday, Thug Life earned Rs 6.38 crore from the Tamil version, while the Hindi and Telugu versions brought in Rs 0.24 crore and Rs 0.52 crore, respectively. By the end of Day 3, the film's total box off ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29 (PTI) Filmmaker S J Suryah is set to step into the director's shoes after 10 years with his upcoming film "Killer". Suryah is well-known for helming projects such as "Kushi" (2000), "Anbe Aaruyire" (2005) and "New" (2004), all of which had emerged as box office hits. Also Read | Oscar Winner Marion Cotillard, Guillaume Canet Announce Separation After 18 Years, Asks Public to Respect Their Privacy. Calling the film his "dream project", the 56-year-old director announced the news with a post on his X handle on Friday. "Hi folks , Ur Director S.J.Suryah is bk with His Dream ...Read More >
In the video, Shilpa poses and dances on the legendary track Mitwa, lip-syncing to Tere Mere Hontho Pe, sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Babla Mehta. "My ode to my forever OG Sriji #Chandni #Chandnivibes," she captions the video on Instagram. Her look won hearts online. Her husband Raj Kundra responded with heart and heart-eyes emojis, while fans flooded the comments with praise. One fan commented, "Look at the sunshine. Our day just got 100x brighter." Another fan wrote, "Omg, to be fit like her at ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5 (ANI): Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor rom-com Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, which opened to mixed reviews on October 2, has completed its third day with limited growth. As per the latest update shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has collected Rs 23.92 crore so far. According to Adarsh, the movie saw some growth on Saturday; however, it still couldnt reach the expected numbers. The film has managed to collect Rs 7.80 crore on its third day. #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari did not witness the required spark on Saturday - the growth stoo ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 5 (ANI): Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's rom-com 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' which opened to mixed reviews on October 2, has completed its third day with limited growth. As per the latest update shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has collected Rs 23.92 crore so far. Also Read | Comedian Samay Raina's 'Sugar Daddy' Joke Tagging Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal Sparks Online Buzz; Dhanashree Verma's Indirect Reaction Goes Viral (View Posts). According to Adarsh, the movie saw some growth on Saturday; however, it still couldn't reach th ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29 (PTI) Filmmaker S J Suryah is set to step into the director's shoes after 10 years with his upcoming film "Killer". Suryah is well-known for helming projects such as "Kushi" (2000), "Anbe Aaruyire" (2005) and "New" (2004), all of which had emerged as box office hits. Calling the film his "dream project", the 56-year-old director announced the news with a post on his X handle on Friday. "Hi folks , Ur Director S.J.Suryah is bk with His Dream project titled, Yah U know it #KILLER feeling blessed and happy to collaborate with the most prestigious @GokulamMovies Gokulam Gopal ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A couple of days ago, the makers announced SJ Suryah's next directorial venture, Killer. The actor-director is donning the filmmaker hat after a decade, with his last directorial being Isai in 2015. The announcement received an overwhelming response from fans, as SJ Suryah is known for his iconic directorials, including Ajith Kumar's Vaali and Vijay-starrer Kushi, among others. On Monday, the actor-filmmaker penned an emotional note on social media, thanking the media and industry friends, and his "Anbum aaruyirumana fans and well-wishers" for their support for Killer. "What penan ...Read More >
ISLAMABAD: Indian Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh Friday claimed China used the four-day Pakistan-India conflict in May like a "live lab" to test various weapon systems and was providing all possible support to Islamabad in line with its ancient military strategy of killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife". The senior Indian military officer claimed while Pakistan was the "front face", with China extending all possible support to its all-weather ally, Turkiye was also playing a major role by supplying military hardware to Islamabad, adding that India was actually dealing w ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 19 (ANI): A contingent of 23 athletes supported by Reliance Foundation look to compete at the World University Games across six cities in Germany, with events running until July 27. Representing athletics, archery, and judo, these young talents aim to improve international rankings, achieve personal bests, and bring home laurels. The athletics team forms the backbone of the foundation campaign, with 18 athletes competing in sprints, jumps, throws, hurdles, relay, long jump, decathlon, among other events, beginning July 21, a release said. James Hillier, Di ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 30 (ANI): Megastar Chiranjeevi was all praise for the actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's latest film 'OG' on Tuesday. Taking to his X handle, Chiranjeevi described his experience of watching the movie, saying that the film was on par with "Hollywood standards." Written and directed by Sujeeth, the film also starred Emraan Hashmi, Priyanka Mohan and Arjun Das in prominent roles. The megastar watched the film with his family, which also included his son Ram Charan. The actor called the film a "brilliant gangster film." "Watched #TheyCallHimOG with my who ...Read More >
Mumbai: The highly-anticipated action-drama 'War 2', starring superstars Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR that released earlier this year, failed to meet the expectations of fans and underperformed at the box-office. Now, after more than a month of its release on August 14, lead actor Hrithik Roshan opened up about the film, saying that it was too easy during the shoot. Sharing a series of pictures from 'War 2's shoot on Instagram, Hrithik wrote, "Playing kabir was so much fun. So relaxed, knew him so well. It was going to be easy. Finally a movie I could do like so many others do, keep it simple, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actors Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor's rom-com 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari,' which opened to mixed reviews on October 2, has completed its third day with limited growth. As per the latest update shared by trade analyst Taran Adarsh, the film has collected Rs 23.92 crore so far. According to Adarsh, the movie saw some growth on Saturday; however, it still couldn't reach the expected numbers. The film has managed to collect Rs 7.80 crore on its third day. #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari did not witness the required spark on Saturday - the growth stood at 29.78%. The business is being ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Actor Harshaali Malhotra, popular for her role of Munni in Salman Khan-starrer "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", has joined the cast of "Akhanda 2: Thaandavam". The upcoming Telugu film is a sequel to the 2021 release "Akhanda". Directed by Boyapati Sreenu, who also helmed the first part, the film is slated to hit the big screen on September 25. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead. Malhotra,17, will play Janani in the film, which also marks her Telugu debut. Production and distribution company 14 Reels Plus shared Malhotra's casting news on its official X handle on Wednesda ...Read More >