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Chhabra said, "It is a problem in our industry. Once people see an actor in a certain kind of role, they keep casting them in the same space again and again." "I always feel we should go a little against that thinking for a part like this." "Also two to three people had said no. I don't want to take their names. I respect all the actors." Chhabra recalled that the decision to cast Bedi was made during a discussion with director Aditya Dhar. "I remember everyone had refused, and I was sitting wi ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid the massive success of 'Dhurandhar', filmmaker Aditya Dhar praised cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha, calling him the 'soul' of the film and thanking him for carrying its vision on his shoulders. Dhar took to Instagram on Sunday and shared several BTS photos of Nowlakha working behind the camera. He also wrote a heartfelt note, praising Vikash's dedication and thanking him for bringing the film's vision to life. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind ...Read More >
Dhar's "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" released on March 19 and has already crossed the mark of ₹1500 crore at the global box office. It is a sequel to his 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". The filmmaker shared a series of pictures alongside Nowlakha on his Instagram handle on Sunday and said the cinematographer was among the last to join the film. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind 'Dhurandhar'. He was the last HOD to come on board 'Dhurandhar'. Just a few days bef ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): The Bengali entertainment industry has announced an indefinite strike beginning April 7, escalating calls for stricter on-set safety measures following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee. The actor died on March 29 after drowning while shooting for a television serial 'Bhole Baba Paar Karega,' as per the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists' Forum. Also Read | Halle Bailey Opens Up About Single Motherhood and Son Halo Ahead of 'You, M ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Sara Ali Khan gave fans a look at how the Pataudi family celebrated Easter this year as she shared snippets from their get-together. On Sunday, the 'Simmba' actor took to her Instagram account to share a series of pictures from the Easter celebrations. The pictures showed members of the Pataudi family coming together to mark the occasion. Also Read | Halle Bailey Opens Up About Single Motherhood and Son Halo Ahead of 'You, Me & Tuscany' Release. In ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 6 (ANI): Bollywood actor Sunny Deol recently caught up with Punjabi singer Satinder Sartaaj and shared glimpses of their meeting with fans on social media. Sunny Deol, who met the singer over a meal, took to his Instagram account on Sunday to share pictures from their meeting and also shared his thoughts about his love for Sartaaj's music. In his caption, the actor spoke about how he has been listening to the singer for a long time and often plays his songs. ...Read More >
Aditya Dhar's spy action thriller 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' has scripted history at the Indian box office, becoming the first Bollywood film ever to cross Rs 1000 crore net collection in all versions. Amid the celebrations, a touching exchange between director Aditya Dhar and cinematographer Vikash Nowlakha is winning hearts online.On Sunday, Aditya Dhar penned a heartfelt note on social media honoring the film's cinematographer. Nowlakha responded warmly, writing, "So deeply touched by this. ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): The makers of Prabhas upcoming film 'Fauzi' has issued a strict warning against the alleged leaked images from the sets of the film. They have urged people to "refrain from sharing or engaging with leaked content." Taking to their X handle, Fauzi makers have highlighted the alleged leaks from the sets of the movie. While issuing the warning, the makers have stated to take "necessary actions" against the involved parties. Also Read | Halle Bailey Op ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 5 (ANI): Ace comedian Kapil Sharma attended the wedding festivities of Sudarshan MJ and Disha Sharma, the daughter of veteran journalist Rajat Sharma, in Mumbai on April 4. Taking to his Instagram, the comedian shared a group photo from the event where he, along with his wife Ginni, posed with a newlywed couple and journalist Rajat Sharma. Also Read | Halle Bailey Opens Up About Single Motherhood and Son Halo Ahead of 'You, Me & Tuscany' Release. "Many cong ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 5 (ANI): Pradeep Ranganathan and SJ Suryah starrer Love Insurance Kompany's (LIK) trailer is finally out, offering a glimpse into a sci-fi battle between love and technology. Vignesh Sivan's directorial debut, LIK, is slated to release in theatres on April 10. Apart from the lead role, the film also stars Krithi Shetty, Yogi Babu, Seeman, Gouri Kishan, Shah Rah and Malavika in prominent roles. The film is backed by Nayanthara. Also Read | Aditya Dhar Lauds ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): Days after sharing the first-look poster, the makers of 'Valmiki Ramayana' have now released a new poster on the occasion of Hanuman Janmotsav, giving audiences another glimpse into the film's theme. The newly released creative highlights Lord Hanuman's devotion to Lord Ram. The poster reflects faith, humility, and the strong bond between the two. Also Read | Shashank Vyas Honours Late 'Balika Vadhu' Co-Star Pratyusha Banerjee on Her 10th Death Anni ...Read More >
Mammootty rose from uncredited roles and a law career to stardom, with Sreenivasan backed Mela and its Rs 800 pay marking his true breakthrough. Every superstar has that one moment, the kind that quietly changes everything. For Mammootty, it didn't come with flashing lights or overnight fame, but with a simple envelope that left him stunned. Long before he became one of Indian cinema's most respected actors, Mammootty's journey was anything but straightforward. His first appearance on screen d ...Read More >
MUMBAI: It has been a dramatic week for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Even as the espionage thriller smashes box office records, a piracy scare briefly threatened to steal its thunder after a full-length version surfaced on YouTube. The leak emerged on March 30 via a channel titled "A2z movie", which uploaded what appeared to be a cam-recorded print of the film. Clocking in at nearly three hours and 49 minutes, the footage was reportedly blurry but complete enough to spark spoilers and fan outrage o ...Read More >
The release of director Vignesh Shivan's long-awaited romantic drama 'Love Insurance Kompany (LIK)', featuring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead, has now been postponed to April 10. It may be recalled that IANS had reported last week that the film's release might be postponed yet again. As reported, the film's release has now been pushed from April 3 to April 10.Taking to his Instagram page, Vignesh Shivan announced "#LIK from April -10Trust Me Bro. An @anirudhofficial mus ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Even as Dhurandhar: The Revenge continues to perform strongly at the box office, the makers recently made a small but important change after a scene from the film went viral for the wrong reason. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the action sequel has been praised for its scale and storytelling. However, a minor error in one scene caught the attention of viewers on social media. The moment featured Ranveer Singh as Hamza, also known as Jaskirat Singh Rangi, during an intense fight sequence. ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Music composer Arjun Janys is making his directorial debut with Dr Shiva Rajkumar's 45. The film also features Upendra and Raj B Shetty in key roles. Talking about the film, Shiva Rajkumar said, "45 is my 129th film. The same kind of fear and devotion that I had while doing my first film, Anand, I had while doing this film as well. When Arjun Janya narrated this story to me, I was surprised. I wondered how he got such a thought. 45 can mean anything: a day, a second, a minute." He fur ...Read More >
Meera Vasudevan is a versatile actress who has worked across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Actress Meera Vasudevan has been making headlines after revealing that she has ended her third marriage to cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam. In a candid Instagram update, she shared that as of August 2025, she is officially single. Ever since Meera publicly announced her divorce, she has once again become the centre of attention, prompting many to revisit both her personal journey and her ...Read More >
The first-look poster of Sundeep Kishan's 'Sigma', directed by Jason Sanjay, was launched on November 10. The first look poster of the action-adventure comedy 'Sigma', directed by Thalapathy Vijsay's son Jason Sanjay, has been revealed, offering audiences an early glimpse into the film that is nearing completion under Lyca Productions. After a 65-day shoot spanning four months, the production house announced that 95 per cent of the film's schedule is finished, with only one song left to be film ...Read More >
Chennai, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of India's top cinematographers Rathnavelu, who is the man responsible for the brilliant visuals in the recently released song 'Chikiri Chikiri' from actor Ram Charan's upcoming film 'Peddi', has now penned a post expressing gratitude for all the love and appreciation coming his way from fans and audiences. On Monday, the ace cinematographer took to his X timeline to express happiness and gratitude. He wrote, "Feeling truly humbled and overwhelmed by all th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Telangana government has cleared three major initiatives aimed at strengthening the State's film and television ecosystem under the leadership of Roads and Buildings, Cinematography Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy. According to G.O.Rt.. No.1540, the government accorded approval to the Telangana Film Development Corporation (TGFDC) to sponsor the upcoming Hyderabad International Short Film Festival, to be held from December 19 to 21, 2025, in collaboration with the Dadasaheb Pha ...Read More >
Kolkata: Most fans of 'Sholay' are aware that Satyajit Ray had cast Amjad Khan in his 'Shatranj Ke Khiladi' after being overwhelmed by his performance in Ramesh Sippy's 'Sholay'. Ray had famously spoken about how had wanted to cast Amjad Khan in a role that went against his grain to see how it works. On Friday, when Sippy delivered the Satyajit Ray Memorial Lecture, the audience also got to know from Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) chairperson Goutam Ghose that Ray had said "it ('Shol ...Read More >
New Delhi: Rishab Shetty, who is currently enjoying the success of his recently released film Kantara Chapter 1, visited the sacred Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram to seek divine blessings. Draped in a traditional red kurta, Shetty was seen performing rituals at the ancient shrine, marking a spiritual pause amid the overwhelming response to the film's release. The visit comes just weeks after Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the 2022 cult hit Kantara, hit theatres to massive acclai ...Read More >
Man who helped deliver baby at Ram Mandir station recalls how he pulled off miracle with only a little help A railway commuter on Tuesday night succesfully helped a 24-year-old woman in labour deliver her child at Ram Mandir railway station in the absence of any medical emergency services. Vikas Bedre (32), a cinematographer and resident of Nalasopara, who was travelling to Andheri to catch a flight for Ahmedabad, shared his experience. "The incident happened between Goregaon and Ram Mandir. I ...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 >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 16 (ANI): The director of critically acclaimed and successful film Kishkindha Kaandam is back with another thriller titled Eko featuring actor Sandeep Pradeep in the lead role. Directed by Dinjith Ayyathan and written by Bahul Ramesh, the film first look poster was unveiled on Wednesday. The first look poster showcased three intriguing characters, which include an elderly woman, Sandeep and a young woman. As per the poster, the three characters appe ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) Ace cameraman Manoj Paramahamsa, who is one of the two cinematographers who shot actor Pawan Kalyan's blockbuster film 'They call him OG', has now penned a note of thanksgiving, in which he has said that he always thought Vijay to be the most hardworking star hero but that Pawan Kalyan had gone one step ahead for their film OG. Taking to his X timeline to pen the note of gratitude, Manoj Paramahamsa wrote, "Time for my thanksgiving for the small part I played in ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh who is expanding his prowess across the globe, is now consolidating his stardom down south. His new track 'Rebel' from the upcoming Kannada movie 'Kantara: Chapter 1' was unveiled on Wednesday. The song crooned by Diljit Dosanjh is impactful and intriguing in every element. Bringing the massive and thrilling world of Kantara to the audience, the song also features Diljit. While his vocals create magic, his presence in the song perf ...Read More >
Chennai, September 30: Members of the All Kerala Mohanlal Fans and Cultural Welfare Association (AKMFCWA) on Tuesday called on Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on the sets of 'Drishyam 3' and celebrated the actor being honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Mohanlal, who took to his X timeline to share pictures of the celebrations on the sets, wrote in Malayalam that he had celebrated the joy of receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award along with the members of the All Kerala Mohanlal Fan ...Read More >
Chennai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director and actor Rishab Shetty's eagerly awaited Kannada language pan-India film 'Kantara: Chapter 1' have now chosen to cancel the pre-release event of the film that was to be held in Chennai on Tuesday. The decision to cancel the event comes in the wake of the terrible stampede that took place at Karur that resulted in the loss of 41 lives. Hombale Films, the production house that is producing the film, took to its X timeline to announce its d ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Global star Ram Charan has completed 18 years in the Telugu film industry. To mark the special occasion, the makers of his upcoming film Peddi unveiled a striking poster. The poster shows Charan in a rugged look, standing on railway tracks with a bidi in his mouth and a bat slung over his shoulder. Fans have been thrilled with this mass avatar, which promises raw style and emotional depth. Peddi is directed by Buchi Babu Sana of Uppena fame. The rural sports drama features Bollywood ...Read More >
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