Have you heard? Deepika Padukone opposite Mahesh Babu now?

SS Rajamouli, Deepika Padukone and Mahesh Babu

Talk in tinsel town is that Deepika Padukone is likely to star opposite Mahesh Babu in SS Rajamouli's next. While there is no official word on this, sources claim that discussions have begun between the RRR maker and the Gehraiyaan actor. It is known that Rajamouli is making a globe-trotting adventure with the Maharshi actor, and the former's father, veteran writer KV Vijayendra Prasad is working on the script that is reportedly based on a real-life event. If all goes well, the yet-untitled film will be Deepika's second magnum opus from the south. She is presently working on Nag Ashwin's Project K with Prabhas and Amitabh Bachchan. Interestingly, when reports of Rajamouli's next with Mahesh first appeared earlier this year, it was being said that the filmmaker would repeat Alia Bhatt after she played Ram Charan's leading lady in RRR. Though the Mahesh-starrer is slated to start around mid-2023, wonder if the makers opted for Deepika since Alia is expected to take a maternity break from the movies.

Home truths

Katrina Kaif recently revealed that she first noticed Vicky Kaushal, now her husband, in Manmarziyaan. Recalling filmmaker Aanand L Rai showing her the promo of the 2018 film, she wondered who the actor was. "He was so effortless and raw. He has that talent," she has been quoted as saying. Sharing how they are completely unlike each other, Kat revealed that while she gets worked up, Vicky remains calm. So much so that he has nicknamed her his "panic button".

Vijay turns singer again

South actor Vijay, who crooned Jolly o gymkhana for his April offering, Beast, is going behind the mic again. This time around, he has rendered a fun number for director Vamshi Paidipally's Varisu. While S Thaman has composed the movie's soundtrack, S Karthikeyan has penned the peppy number that Thalapathy Vijay, as the actor is known, has lent his vocals to. The Tamil drama also stars Rashmika Mandanna as his leading lady.

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Sooraj declines Salman's offer

During the release of the trailer of Uunchai yesterday, Sooraj Barjatya revealed that Salman Khan wanted to act in the film. "When I first told him that I am making this movie, he wondered why am I going to the hills to make it. Then, he said, ‘I can do this film'," shared Sooraj. The filmmaker added, "But I said no because I wanted a different cast." The friendship drama stars Amitabh Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa, Anupam Kher and Boman Irani. When asked why he didn't name any of the central characters Prem, Sooraj said, "I broke all the rules and bonds in this film. Ek charm tha Prem rakho toh chal jaaye, but iss mein sab bandhan tod diye maine."

Mrunal's new pet cause

Mrunal Thakur is a proud momma to her pet cat, Billo, who means the world to her. The actor, who finds solace in spending time with her feline friend after a long day's work, is extending her love for animals by curating a food donation drive for stray animals in Worli today. "Strays deserve as much love as any other pet animals," says Mrunal. The actor adds, "The idea is to help donate food for at least three months for the abandoned strays and I'm looking forward to do my bit for them."

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