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Mumbai, Apr 9 (PTI) Actor Sunil Lahri, known for his portrayal of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's iconic TV serial "Ramayan", says he hopes that Nitesh Tiwari's "Ramayana" turns out to be a landmark film and present the mythological epic in the most appropriate manner. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari of "Dangal" fame, the movie features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lord Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Yash as Ravana. The recent teaser of the film sparked a debate with some praisin ...Read More >
The film's first teaser was released last week on Hanuman Jayanti and gave audiences a sneak peek into the world of the movie and Kapoor's Lord Ram. The movie is backed by producer Namit Malhotra. The teaser, however, has received mixed views with some praising the spectacle while others criticising the special effects in the movie. Moti Sagar, who co-directed the show with his father, said it would be unfair to judge the film based on its teaser, but added that he liked Kapoor as Lord Ram, a ...Read More >
Indian action movie "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" has swept domestic box-office records as the highest-earning Bollywood Hindi-language film, its producers said Wednesday, and is vying for other top spots. Beloved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the high-octane and violent movie is the second chapter in the tale of an undercover Indian intelligence agent in arch-enemy Pakistan. Decried as chest-thumping nationalism by critics, it has been lapped up by its many fans. It is the first Hindi film -- a ...Read More >
Mumbai: As all eyes are on how Nitesh Tiwari brings the epic 'Ramayana' to life, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in lead roles, the director has revealed that Ravana will be shown as more than just a typical "black character," offering a deeper and more layered portrayal than usual. In an interview with Collider during the teaser launch of the film, Nitesh called the Lanka king's tale a 'very important lesson'. When asked if Ravana would be shown as a 'traditional villain', he re ...Read More >
Malayalam superstar Prithviraj Sukumaran will be playing the main villain in SS Rajamouli's epic, 'Varanasi', as Kumbha. He will lock horns with Mahesh Babu in the globetrotter film and for the part, the actor has been working tirelessly. Recently he shared that he has finished his part of the shoot for the schedule.Prithviraj Sukumaran took to his Instagram handle to share that he has completed a part of the film and is rewarding himself with a well-deserved treat. He shared a picture of his me ...Read More >
Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Rama in AI-pics ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Sushant Singh Rajput's sister shared AI images of him as Lord Rama on Instagram * She claimed no current actor could portray Lord Rama as beautifully as Sushant would * Sushant died by suicide in June 2020; postmortem confirmed asphyxia as cause of death Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Days after the first look of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana was unveiled, the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Producer Namit Malhotra has said the team behind Ramayana is striving to bring the epic to life on an unprecedented scale this Diwali, while expressing gratitude for the response to the film's teaser. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, best known for Dangal, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The recently released teaser sparked debate online, with some praising its scale while others criticised the visual effects. Respondin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) "Ramayana" producer Namit Malhotra says the team behind the movie values "every conversation, excitement and thoughtful feedback" and he hopes to release the movie on a grand scale in Diwali this year. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari of "Dangal" fame, the movie features Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The recent teaser of the film sparked a debate with some praising the scale while many criticising the special effects. Mal ...Read More >
Pondering over his thoughts and unanswered questions, Big B spoke about the elusive nature of definitive answers and the ongoing journey of self-introspection. Cine icon Amitabh Bachchan shared that he spent a "quiet contemplated day" as he reflected on the uncertainties of life and the constant search for meaning. He wrote on his blog: "A quiet contemplated day .. with the self and the surroundings and the circumstances .. so many thoughts and chatters within the self, addressing to the self . ...Read More >
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Ranbir Kapoor reveals how daughter Raha reacted to his Ramayana shoot, asking him adorable questions about Hanuman and the epic. Ranbir Kapoor recently shared a heartwarming anecdote about his daughter Raha Kapoor and her reaction to his ongoing work on Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The actor revealed that he often narrates stories from the epic to Raha, giving her a glimpse into the world he's currently immersed in. "Are You Shooting with Hanuman?" At the Ramayana event in LA, Ranbir Kapoor told ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 8 (ANI): Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming response to the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film 'Ramayana' on Tuesday. Taking to his X handle, producer Namit Malhotra called the response towards the glimpse "overwhelming, inspiring and humbling." "The response over the past few days has truly been overwhelming, inspiring, and humbling. Seeing how our Rama continues to touch so many hearts across the world ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 7: Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor's first look as Lord Ram from his upcoming film Ramayana was unveiled by the makers on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti this year. Ever since the first look of Ranbir has been out, fans of late Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput have been sharing AI-generated images, reimagining him in the divine role. Reacting to these visuals, Sushant's elder sister Shweta Singh Kirti shared a heartfelt note on her social media account, expressing how she fee ...Read More >
India's studios are transforming filmmaking by using AI to slash production time, cut costs and dub movies into numerous languages. While union rules constrain Hollywood's use of the technology, Indian cinema is racing ahead, pitting efficiency against questions of creative authenticity and audience acceptance. BENGALURU - Welcome to the new-look movie set, where the quiet hum of a coding floor has replaced the cacophony of cameras, clapperboards and shouted directions. The Collective Artists ...Read More >
AI images reimagine Sushant Singh Rajput as Lord Rama, sparking debate online, with many Reddit users saying he would have been a better fit. The first glimpse of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana was released on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, and the teaser sparked discussions. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor as Shri Ram, and the teaser, which was titled 'RAMA', gave a peek into his look in the film. While many were impressed, a few had their doubts, and now new AI images have surfaced on social media, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Sunday said that both Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are unlikely to respond to the party's recent questions concerning BJP's Puducherry President and Raj Bhavan constituency candidate VP Ramalingam and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) chief Jose Charles Martin hosting a Sri Lankan diplomat in Puducherry. Replying to Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera's post on X, R ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Hanu Raghavapudi, who is directing 'Fauzi' in which Pan Indian star Prabhas plays the lead, has now made an emotional appeal to people, asking them not to circulate leaked images of the film on social media. Taking to his social media timelines, he wrote, "We've poured our hearts into #Fauzi to give you something truly special. Humbly requesting everyone, please don't spoil the magic with leaks. Let's experience it the way it's meant to be... togethe ...Read More >
After the historic box-office success of the Dhurandhar franchise, all eyes are on director Aditya Dhar's next project. Although he has not officially announced any new film yet, Variety India reports that he is considering three scripts for his fourth film. These include The Immortal Ashwatthama, a historical epic set during Chandragupta Maurya's reign, and an ambitious sports drama. A source told Variety India, "The Immortal Ashwatthama remains a dream project for Aditya, and he has always ex ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 4 (ANI): Actor Parineeti Chopra, who was blessed with a baby boy last year, has come up with a chat show titled 'Mom Talks'. On Saturday, Parineeti took to Instagram and announced the show with a captivating trailer. The promo promises intimate and heartfelt conversations on parenthood, featuring a star-studded lineup including Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey with Sheetal Thakur, Imran Khan, Gauahar Khan with Zaid Darbar, and Disha Parmar, all joining Parineeti t ...Read More >
Mumbai: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has officially confirmed that he will be playing a double role in the upcoming epic film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The actor will portray both Lord Ram and Lord Parshuram, two avatars of Lord Vishnu. The confirmation comes after the release of the film's teaser on April 2, which created huge excitement among fans. The teaser showed Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram in multiple powerful looks, including warrior and king avatars. One of the most talked-abo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Ramesh Sippy's love for cinema began at the age of seven, when he first visited a film set and watched his father, producer-director G. P. Sippy, at work. Seventy-two years later, the director of iconic films such as Sholay, Seeta Aur Geeta and Shaan is ready to continue the family legacy with a new project, revisiting the epic Partition saga first chronicled in the 1986 Doordarshan hit Buniyaad. "I was lost in that world from the moment I went on the set of my father's first film, S ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) He was only seven when he visited a film set, saw his father direct and fell in love with the movies. Seventy-two years later and Ramesh Sippy is ready to weave more magic with another "Buniyaad", taking forward the epic Partition story that aired on Doordarshan in 1986 and still tugs at the heartstrings. The son of producer-director G P Sippy and the blockbuster director of "Sholay", "Seeta Aur Geeta" and "Shaan" said the bug bit early. He knew right then that he didn't ...Read More >
New Delhi : The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) 2026 came to a resounding close on March 31, capping off days of cinematic celebration with a finale that was as expansive as it was electric. Marking a landmark inaugural edition, IFFD 2026 set the tone for Delhi's emergence as a global film and cultural destination. The festival opened with Sirât, Olivier Laxe's Academy Award-nominated Spanish film, setting a strong international tone, and from early morning screenings to late-night ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Sanjay Gupta is not really happy with the first look of Lord Ram from the upcoming Indian epic 'Ramayana'. On Thursday, the director took to his X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, "Obvious observation. VfX companies don't win oscars. The technicians do (sic)". The director referred to the VFX giant DNEG, which boasts of an Oscar for Best Visual Effects for '.Dune: Part Two' at the 97th Academy Awards. DNEG is looking after the VFX of 'Ramayana', and has ...Read More >
Mumbai (PTI): Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor's first look as Lord Rama from producer Namit Malhotra's "Ramayana", one of the most ambitious cinematic events in the history of Indian cinema, was unveiled on Thursday. The makers released a two-minute-38-second teaser titled 'Rama' on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, offering audiences their first glimpse into Lord Rama's world, from the battlefields to the grand palaces and dense forests, with Kapoor donning royal robes adorned with heavy gold jewe ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: As India eagerly awaited Ranbir Kapoor's first look as Rama from Nitesh Tiwary's upcoming film "Ramayana," the Bollywood star's absence from the grand media event held on Hanuman Jayanti on Thursday raised several questions. Earlier in the morning, Ranbir's maiden look as Lord Rama was unveiled. A media event had been scheduled to mark the occasion, attended by director Nitesh Tiwary and producer Namit Malhotra. Despite the presence of cameras, reporters, and flashing lights, a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The teaser of filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra's much-awaited film Ramayana was released in India on Thursday, after its earlier launch in the United States. The teaser offers a visual glimpse into the epic story, with Ranbir Kapoor appearing as Lord Rama, alongside Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The teaser does not have any dialogue. However, there are a few scenes in the teaser that indicate the major incidents in the epic. A quick view of the important ...Read More >
Mumbai: Hindi film star Ranbir Kapoor's first look as Lord Rama from producer Namit Malhotra's "Ramayana", one of the most ambitious cinematic events in the history of Indian cinema, was unveiled Thursday. The makers released a two-minute-38-second teaser titled 'Rama' on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, offering audiences their first glimpse into Lord Rama's world, from the battlefields to the grand palaces and dense forests, with Kapoor donning royal robes adorned with heavy gold jewellery as ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India eagerly awaited Ranbir Kapoor's first look as Rama from Nitesh Tiwary's upcoming film "Ramayana," the Bollywood star's absence from the grand media event held on Hanuman Jayanti on Thursday raised several questions. Earlier in the morning, Ranbir's maiden look as Lord Rama was unveiled. A media event had been scheduled to mark the occasion, attended by director Nitesh Tiwary and producer Namit Malhotra. Despite the presence of cameras, reporters, and f ...Read More >
Mumbai (PTI): Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor's first look as Lord Rama was unveiled on Thursday from producer Namit Malhotra's "Ramayana", one of the most ambitious cinematic events in the history of Indian cinema. The makers released a two-minute-38-second teaser titled 'Rama' on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, offering audiences their first glimpse into Lord Rama's world, from the battlefields to the grand palaces and dense forests, with Kapoor donning royal robes adorned with heavy gold jewel ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): After months of buzz and anticipation, fans have finally been treated to the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Maryada Purushottam Rama in 'Ramayana.' The makers unveiled a special teaser on Thursday, introducing Ranbir as Lord Rama. The teaser for 'Ramayana: The Introduction' gives fans a first look at Ranbir in his role. Ravi Dubey and Sai Pallavi appear only briefly in a few shots, along with glimpses of Ravana's kingdom. The video, titled Rama, ...Read More >
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