As ‘Devara: Part 1’ hit the big screens on Friday, fans celebrated the film’s release with great fervour. However, some went a step ahead from the usual milk pouring and mammoth cutouts and resorted to animal sacrifice. A disturbing video is being circulated on social media, which shows a group of Jr NTR fans participating in a goat sacrifice outside a cinema hall. Jr NTR fans sacrifice a goat to celebrate ‘Devara’ release According to reports, the video, which has been taken down from social media platforms showed a group gruesomely chopping off a goat’s head and pouring its blood on the film’s poster. The incident took place as a part of the first-day-first-show mayhem. Although the location of the incident remains unknown, it has led to condemnation online. Actress Vedhika reacts to animal sacrifice for ‘Devara’ Vedhika took to X and urged for such acts to be stopped. She wrote, “This is horrific!!! Stop!!! My heart bleeds for the poor innocent child. No one deserves this…so much torture and trauma !! How on earth can u harm an innocent voiceless being??? This should never ever happen to any other being ever. I pray for this poor child’s soul. Rest in God's arms sweet child. Sorry, we failed you. I hope no more animals will be sacrificed in the name of fandom. No one is going to appreciate this kind of violence so pls stop!!!!!” this is horrific!!! Stop!!! My hearts bleeds for the poor innocent child. No one deserves this…so much torture and trauma !! How on earth can u harm an innocent voiceless being ??? πππππ this should never ever happen to any other being ever. I pray for this poor child’s… https://t.co/Ogw2fXh69I — Vedhika (@Vedhika4u) September 27, 2024 About Jr NTR’s ‘Devara: Part 1’ Directed by the acclaimed Koratala Siva, 'Devara: Part 1' marks the return of superstar Jr NTR, following his Golden Globe and Oscar triumph with 'RRR'. In this film, Jr NTR takes on a dual role, playing both Devara and Varadha. His character is pivotal to the storyline, which revolves around a dramatic clash of wills in a coastal setting where power dynamics are in constant flux. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. It is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners of NTR Arts and Yuvasudha Arts, with Nandamuri Kalyan Ram presenting it. The film was released in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi on September 27.
28 September,2024 10:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJr. NTR’s much-awaited film 'Devara: Part 1' was released today, and it is already making waves globally. It premiered at the prestigious Beyond Fest in the US. The screening attracted an audience primarily composed of Western fans, with about 80% of the crowd being non-Indian and the remaining 20% consisting of Indian viewers. After the screening, the room erupted into ear-shattering cheers, revealing the emotional impact and excitement the movie stirred among those in attendance. However, this was not the only highlight of the event. A female fan flew from Tokyo to Los Angeles to catch a glimpse of the megastar. She requested the 41-year-old actor to visit Japan, as his fans are eagerly waiting for him. The 'RRR' actor responded by assuring the fan that he would visit Japan soon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JR.NTR.EDITS (@jr.ntr.edits) All about LAs Beyond Fest Beyond Fest is the highest-attended genre film festival in the US and has returned with an 83-feature slate, including 13 world premieres, 4 international premieres, 4 US premieres, and 25 West Coast premieres. Over 100 in-person guests attended for anniversaries, tributes, marathons, restorations, and more. It exists to serve the genre community in Los Angeles. Beyond Fest is built in partnership with American Cinematheque. A not-for-profit entity, Beyond Fest raises funds for the 501(c)(3) non-profit film institution American Cinematheque. The 12th edition of the festival spans 15 days of cinematic excess from September 25 to October 9, 2024. As the applause settled, Man of the Masses Jr NTR took the stage, clearly moved by the reception. He said, "LA has been like a lucky charm. It’s the first time in 25 years of my career that I’ve come here. I’ve never left my home—left my movie. I had to leave my boys. I have a 10-year-old and a 6-year-old. I had to leave home and come here only to spend this moment with all of you. Thank you so much. It was all worth it. It was all worth it." His words resonated deeply, especially with fans who could feel the personal sacrifice and commitment behind the success of 'Devara: Part 1'. The premiere’s electrifying response sets the stage for the film to continue its remarkable journey worldwide. 'Devara: Part 1' was released on September 27, 2024. Directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, the film stars Man of the Masses Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan as the villain 'Bhaira,' and Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead. Jr. NTR’s History with Film Festivals The Devara actor’s last film, RRR, made history by winning 15 prestigious international awards, including an Oscar and a Golden Globe Award. Many of his films, like Janatha Garage, have won South Indian International Movie Awards.
27 September,2024 10:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilm: Devara Part 1 Director: Koratala Siva Cast: Jr NTR, Saif Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor Rating: 2/5 Even though SS Rajamouli has moved on from the two-part Baahubali, it appears that quite a few filmmakers are still keen to replicate its success. What makes director Koratala Siva’s Devara Part 1 so eagerly anticipated is that it marks Jr NTR's return to the big screen over two years after Rajamouli’s RRR. The narrative begins in Mumbai, 1996, with a closed-door meeting between top cops, intel chief and the home minister discussing a threat to the country from a wanted criminal during the upcoming cricket world cup tournament. Led by a senior cop (Ajay), the search takes the team to Ratnagiri, a coastal village by the Red Sea aka Lal Samudram. A scary and shocking underwater encounter sets the stage for village elder Singappa (Prakash Raj) to narrate the story of Devara (Jr NTR) to the police team. Descendants of warriors who fought the colonisers, Devara, Bhiara (Saif Ali Khan), Rayappa (Srikanth) and others from the four villages work as hired pirates to loot cargo of passing ships for Muruga (Murti Sharma) and DSP Tulasi (Abhimanyu Singh). Despite their one-upmanship during the shastra puja rituals, they work in tandem until one incident exposes them to the adverse effects of their chosen profession. That’s when Devara decides that they will not venture into the sea for anything illegal that could in turn jeopardise their own people. However, his moral standing is lost on Bhaira and others, who refuse to follow his orders after a point in time. Director Siva sets out to narrate an ambitious story, with grand scale and production values. However, the writing is not consistent and after a point, gets rather predictable, more so in the second half. As a result, the pace drags off and on. Most of the sea sequences are aptly executed, though at times they look like they’ve been set in a studio, thanks to the overly grey tones. For most part, the action is on expected larger-than-life lines. One can’t digest Jr NTR flying out of the water like a rocket and the sharks remind you of the rubber crocodiles Amitabh Bachchan wrestled with in Shaan and Ganga Jamuna Saraswati. Jr NTR doesn’t disappoint. Whether as Devara or the son Vara, the actor delivers a power-packed performance. He plays both roles distinctly without making one look like the other even for a brief moment. He also shows his dancing skills as both the characters at different times and situations in the movie. Saif Ali Khan plays Bhaira with conviction, but there is only so much he can do in a half-written role like this. For all his cunning and manipulations, Bhaira is not even a pale shadow of Langda Tyagi from Omkara. Janhvi Kapoor makes her Telugu debut in this film that opens in Hindi as well, as a pan-India offering. However, her character Thangam has barely three-and-a-half scenes, when she is mulling over whether Vara is the man for her, and a romantic number with him. Shruti Marathe (as Devara’s wife), Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Shine Tom Chacko, Narain, Kalaiyarasan, Murli Sharma and Abhimanyu Singh play their parts well. Ratnavelu’s cinematography makes it a visual treat, and while Anirudh Ravichander’s background heightens the drama, his soundtrack leaves a lot more to be desired. Considering how the first part pans out, the so-called cliffhanger of the climax doesn’t exactly have you eagerly anticipating the second instalment like ‘Why did Katappa kill Bahubali?’ at the end of Bahubali: The Beginning.
27 September,2024 06:30 PM IST | Mumbai | Hiren KotwaniGlobal sensation Nora Fatehi has been actively shooting for her upcoming film ‘Matka’. In a few BTS pics surfacing online, she was seen donning a stunning white floral saree. The actress completely owned the traditional saree look, leaving fans swooning over her style on social media. The pictures show her alongside her co-star Varun Tej and crew members. Ever since the pics surfaced, her fans eagerly await more details on her role in the film. Nora Fatehi's fierce look in Matka BTS photos surface Previously, during a shoot schedule in Hyderabad, Nora suffered a severe leg injury, and doctors had advised her two months of recovery and rehabilitation. The actress has been sharing every step of her recovery process with her fans through social media. Despite her injury, she is currently shooting for another shoot schedule of ‘Matka’. Nora Fatehi's work front and collaborations With over 4 million YouTube subscribers and nearly 47 million Instagram followers, she enjoys a massive fanbase. She is currently looking forward to the release of her upcoming single with the international artist CKay. In the past, Nora made waves in the music industry with Arabic version of 'Dilbar' and a single titled 'Nora', including track 'Dirty Little Secret’ that scored over 33 million streams on a leading music platform, becoming Nora's most successful song as a singer. The success of her tracks, along with her international appeal, has established her status as one of the most sought-after performing artists. About Nora Fatehi's Matka, and what to expect Matka is a form of gambling. The story which takes place between 1958-1982 is based on a real incident that shook the entire nation and the story is set in the backdrop of Vizag. The story spans 24 years. As the story progresses from 1958 to 82, we are going to see Varun Tej in four different get-ups. The actor indeed will undergo a complete makeover for the movie which will be the highest budget entertainer for the actor. A huge vintage set depicting Vizag in the 60s will be constructed for the movie. The team indeed is taking extra care to get the milieu and the feel of the 60s. Ashish Teja is the production designer and Suresh is the art director. The makers zeroed in on a team of wonderful technicians to work for the movie. GV Prakash Kumar who is one of the busiest composers in the south will be providing music, while Priyaseth will handle the cinematography. Karthika Srinivas R is the editor. 'Matka' has a universal appeal, thus it will be made at a Pan India level. This indeed is the first Pan India project for Varun Tej and it will release in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi languages.
27 September,2024 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPopular music composer Anirudh Ravichander surprised fans in Chennai by visiting a theatre on Friday morning for a 'Devara' show. The musician has composed the tracks for the Jr NTR, Janhvi Kapoor, and Saif Ali Khan-starrer. The songs from the film also served as promotional content for the film. Ahead of the release of 'Devara: Part 1', fans have gathered outside the theatres to watch their favourite star Jr NTR on-screen. In videos doing the rounds on social media, Anirudh was seen singing to a housefull theatre. Upon his arrival, fans were seen celebrating the film's release along with him. Anirudh can be seen singing the Fear song from the film. He then shared his excitement for the film. The man of the hour @anirudhofficial entertains the crowd by singing the #FearSong πππ₯π₯#Devara pic.twitter.com/JPrGjGBn10 — Devara (@DevaraMovie) September 27, 2024 Devara: Part 1 has five songs- 'Fear Song', 'Chuttamalle', 'Daavudi', 'Red Sea', 'Ayudha Pooja'. Rockstar @anirudhofficial turned it into a concert hall π₯π₯At Chennai before #Devara Show π pic.twitter.com/l2pTrQ3seo — Anirudh Trends (@AnirudhTrend) September 27, 2024 Jr NTR fans celebrate Devara release in theatres Jr NTR fans gathered at Sudarshan Theatre and they can be seen dancing and shouting as they express their excitement and love for their favourite actor. Taking fans' excitement to the next level ahead of release, makers of Jr NTR starrer 'Devara: Part 1' dropped a new trailer recently. Jr NTR treated fans with Devara release trailer on his Instagram. The video begins with Jr NTR sitting near the sea, which turns red and talks about his dream. When the trailer proceeds Saif Ali Khan is seen as a ruthless man. The new trailer is filled with action, mass elevations, and thrilling sea battles. The film's ensemble cast also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko, and Narain. Sharing the trailer, he wrote, "Here's the #DevaraReleaseTrailer... Can't wait for you all to experience DEVARA this Sept 27th!" Everything you need to know about Devara: Part 1 'Devara: Part 1' reunites Jr NTR with director Koratala Siva, known for his work on 'Janatha Garage'. It is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners of NTR Arts and Yuvasudha Arts, with Nandamuri Kalyan Ram presenting it. This marks the Telugu debut of Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan. The film will be released in multiple languages including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi on September 27.
27 September,2024 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt’s a big day for Hindi film actress Janhvi Kapoor who will be marking her Telugu debut ‘Devara: Part 1’. It is a homecoming moment for the actress as her mother, the late Sridevi has extensively worked in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Janhvi is also one-quarter Telugu owing to her grandmother who belongs from Andhra Pradesh. The actress is also making her debut opposite the Telugu industry’s beloved Jr NTR. The superstar also comes from a reputed film family. Their roots are yet another reason that makes this film special for the duo. Director Koratala Siva likens Janhvi-NTR Jr's pairing with Sridevi-NTR bond At the trailer launch of Devara: Part 1 earlier this month, Janhvi Kapoor spoke highly of her co-star NTR Jr whom she respectfully addressed as sir. "This is my debut film, and honestly, it feels like a homecoming for me as well. This is my first Telugu film and so it's very very very special to me," she said adding that she would love to do all films with Taarak. Director Koratala Siva gave the biggest compliment to the pair. "They look too good on screen. Down south people feel that after NTR and Sridevi now it is Jr NTR and Janhvi," he said. For those unversed, Janhvi is the daughter of late Sridevi and Jr NTR is the grandson of legendary Telugu superstar NTR. The legendary collaboration of NTR and Sridevi Sridevi in the true sense is the first pan-India star. She was one of the biggest superstar of her times and conquered every language industry she worked in. The late actress over 300 films to her credit in the five decades that she worked as an actress and 83 of those films were in her mother tongue, Telugu. Janhvi Kapoor’s mother Sridevi and Jr NTR’s grandfather, the legendary NTR have worked together in 12 films. The duo first worked together in the 1972 film 'Badi Panthuluz' where a nine-year-old Sridevi played NTR's granddaughter. Seven years after their first collaboration as a grandfather and granddaughter, Sridevi and NTR were paired opposite each other in 'Vetagaadu'. Released in 1979, NTR was 56 at the time while Sridevi was 16. Yes, they were 40 years apart. But age gaps were not as much as a discussion back then as it is today. The success of Vetagaadu also resulted in Sridevi getting paired with the superstar. They went on to do a dozen films together. The duo starred in film like 'Aatagadu', 'Rowdy Ramudu Konte', 'Krishnudu', 'Sardar Papa Rayudu', 'Gaja Donga', 'Kondaveeti Simham', 'Satyam Shivam', 'Anuraga Devata', 'Bobbili Puli', 'Justice Chowdary', and 'Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu'. While Janhvi and Jr NTR's chemistry in the songs from Devara has been liked by the audience so far, the final will verdict will be out soon once audience watch the film on the big screens.
27 September,2024 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe tide has shifted, and the waves are higher than ever in the Indian film industry, as two monumental projects — NTR Jr's 'Devara: Part 1' and Alia Bhatt's 'Jigra' —make headlines after a power-packed panel discussion aptly dubbed 'Devara Ka Jigra'. The event, already hailed as a blockbuster, gave audiences a rare peek behind the cinematic curtains, and what was revealed was nothing short of a sea change for Indian cinema. The discussion, moderated by Karan Johar , brought together the three creative titans of the industry, and in a moment of profound insight, NTR Jr. revealed why Devara would now sail with two parts instead of one. Launching into the story of how it all started NTR Jr said, “We never thought that we are going to make this movie in two parts. I said 'Siva don't stop just keep writing' because there are so many characters.” Jr NTR reveals why Devara has been made in two parts The decision to split the film wasn’t made lightly. According to NTR Jr., as the team dove deeper into the storyline, the layers of emotion, action, and drama kept unfolding. He revealed, “There some characters which we couldn't stop developing. So woh develop hote gaya hote gaya... By the time we finished our first half, we already got in five hours.” He added, “Because we didn't realise, we just fell in love with that movie. I was like 'No, we need to check ourselves, stop it. Let's write our story, let's finish our story. Let's where, how and what we can cut, chuck or redevelop.' It was a very conscious decision (to have Part 2).” Karan Johar impressed after watching ‘Devara: Part 1’ Karan Johar, a blockbuster juggernaut for over three decades, was particularly struck by the NTR Jr starrer. He shared, "I went to Hyderabad - Anil (Thadani) and me, and you know we met Apoorva (Mehta) and we saw 30—40 minutes of the (film's) material, and I was kind of blown away because it's a totally different world that he's taken us to. That world is new, it's totally new. But there are elements that are so impactful when you see it." Johar's words were waves of praise, as he further added, "Every time he faces the camera as Devara, there is this kind of magic that just happens. I felt like I've seen all your work, and I felt like with (Koratala) Siva, there is something special. There is something that he taps into you. There is something that comes right out, and I've seen that in Janatha Garage and saw that again in Devara." 'Devara: Part 1' is set for release on September 27, 2024. The film is directed by Koratala Siva and produced by Yuvasudha Arts and NTR Arts, with presentation by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. Alongside NTR Jr. and Janhvi Kapoor, the film features Saif Ali Khan in a key role.
26 September,2024 02:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA day after the Kerala High Court disallowed Malayalam actor Siddique’s anticipatory bail in a rape case filed against him by an actress, police continue to search for him, as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has decided to arrest him. However, with the actor’s mobile phones switched off and the police making failed attempts to trace him, Siddique is expected to move a petition against the High Court’s verdict in the apex court, later on Wednesday. Siddique’s son was spotted at his counsel’s office soon after the bail petition was disallowed and it became clear that they were moving the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, reports have surfaced that the complainant in the case and also the Kerala government will file a caveat petition in the apex court to thwart Siddique’s appeal petition. If the caveat petition is filed, then it could be more trouble for the actor, who was last spotted in public on Saturday when he was overseeing the arrangements for the last rites of the veteran screen ‘mother’ Kaviyoor Ponnamma. A police case against Siddique was registered based on a complaint by an actress who accused him of raping her at a state-owned hotel in the capital city in 2016. The actress, who initially hesitated to file a police complaint, later emailed the state police chief alleging that Siddique raped her after she refused to give in to his demands for sexual favours in exchange for a role in a Tamil movie. When this revelation came, Siddique, who was recently elected as the General Secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) quit the post. Thereafter, the entire committee chaired by President Mohanlal also resigned. Siddique had contended in court that this particular actress has been harassing him since 2019 by making repeated claims on social media that he tried to molest her at a theatre in 2016, and after the Justice Hema Committee report was published, she made a more serious allegation of rape at a different place in the same year. The Justice Hema Committee has unleashed a storm of trouble for the Malayalam film industry. Following its revelations, a few former actresses publicly revealed their bad experiences and the police were quick to act, registering 11 FIRs against various film personalities. At present, those who are in the dock include actor-turned-CPI(M) legislator Mukesh Madhavan, Nivin Pauly, Jayasurya, Edavela Babu, Maniyanpilla Raju, directors Ranjith and Prakash, and production executives Vichu and Noble. Mukesh, Ranjith, Raju, Prakash and now Jayasurya have already got relief from the courts from being arrested. Siddique thus became the first actor who applied for anticipatory bail but failed to get it.
25 September,2024 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe Kerala High Court on Tuesday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Malayalam film actor Siddique in a rape case registered against him based on a complaint by an actress. "Application is dismissed," Justice C S Dias said. The detailed order giving reasons for rejecting the actor's plea is not yet available. Siddique, who was booked for offences under sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation), has claimed in his plea that the complainant female actor, has subjected him to the "prolonged campaign of harassment and false accusations since 2019". In his anticipatory bail plea, he further claimed that she had repeatedly, for the past five years, made unsubstantiated and false claims of sexual misbehaviour and 'verbal sexual offers' by him in a theatre in 2016. "But now she has raised totally contradictory allegation of more serious crime of rape at a different place in the same year," he had said in his plea. Siddique had resigned from his post as general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) following the allegations against him. Multiple FIRs have been registered against many high-profile Malayalam film personalities following allegations of sexual harassment against various directors and actors in the wake of revelations in the Justice K Hema Committee report. The committee was constituted by the Kerala government after the 2017 actress assault case and its report revealing instances of harassment and exploitation of women in the Malayalam cinema industry. Following the allegations of sexual harassment and exploitation cropping up against several actors and directors, the state government on August 25 announced the establishment of a seven-member special investigation team to probe them. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
24 September,2024 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIShriya Pilgaonkar’s special appearance in 'Navra Maza Navsacha 2,' the much-anticipated sequel to her father Sachin Pilgaonkar's cult comedy film, has left the audience happily surprised. Shriya is seen in a melodious Ganpati song, dancing with her parents, Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar. Reflecting on her special song appearance, Shriya expressed, "Like so many people, I am also a huge fan of Navra Maza Navsacha which released 19 years ago. And while I have been helping with the marketing and PR of the film, I was elated when papa asked me to be a part of the beautiful Ganpati song - Dumroo Vaje which has gone viral. It’s a privilege to witness the passion and hard work my parents put into their work and I’m honoured to be part of this iconic sequel which is already opening to big numbers at the box office. I had so much fun dancing and I want more opportunities to dance on screen." Shriya Pilgaonkar's Maharashtrian look in Navra Maza Navsacha 2 The audience is raving about Shriya’s beautiful look in a traditional Maharashtrian Nauvari saree. The original Navra Maza Navsacha, released in 2004, is considered an all-time fan favourite cult comedy that is a family entertainer. Directed by Sachin Pilgaonkar, the film captured the hearts of audiences with its engaging storyline and relatable characters. Over the years, it has gained cult status, and the sequel has been highly anticipated, promising to carry forward the legacy of the first film. The song that features Shriya symbolizes the family’s deep connection to the project and their commitment to entertaining audiences with a heartfelt and joyful sequel. Fans are eagerly awaiting the magic this talented family will bring to the screen once again. Shriya to be seen in Taaza Khabar 2 soon Shriya will be seen next in Taaza Khabar 2 along with Bhuvan Bam and also has an exciting lineup of films ahead of her. Reflecting on their collaboration, Bhuvan Bam shares, “Working with Shriya is always a pleasure. We have a great understanding of each other’s acting styles, which helps us create a believable and engaging relationship between our characters. Our scenes together feel natural because we’ve developed a strong bond over the course of the series. Off-screen, our friendship has only grown stronger. We have great conversations and share a lot of laughs, which makes working together even more enjoyable. This connection translates into our performances, making our on-screen moments feel authentic and heartfelt."
24 September,2024 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShalini Pandey stands as one of the most versatile and promising actors of Indian Cinema. Right from her debut film ‘Arjun Reddy’ to the recently released ‘Maharaj’, the actress has proved her caliber by taking on diverse roles which push her as an actor. In a recent exciting update, it is revealed that Shalini Pandey is roped in for Dhanush’s next directorial ‘Idli Kadai’. While the audiences were still sinking in the magic of her performance in 'Maharaj' as Kishori, the news of her next project 'Idli Kadai' brought smiles to the faces of fans. The actress has already begun shooting for the film in Hyderabad. The film directed by Dhanush marks Shalini's comeback into Tamil cinema. In the film, Shalini will be seen playing a role with a wide range of appeal. The addition of Shalini Pandey adds an exciting factor and youth appeal to this film. Her casting in the film is making buzz everywhere and the fans and the audiences are excited to see what she brings on-screen this time. Meanwhile besides 'Idli Kadai', Shalini Pandey will also be seen in Excel Entertainment's 'Dabba Cartel' and 'Bandwaale'. About Dhanush's fourth directorial 'Idli Kadai' A few days back Dhanush took to social media to announce his fourth directorial and 52nd acting project. Titled 'Idli Kadai', the actor also shared a concept poster. Dhanush shared Idli Kadai’s concept poster on his X account, writing, “#D52 #DD4 Om Namashivaaya (folded hands and heart emojis).” The poster shows a roadside shack against a starry night. A shopkeeper can be seen inside it while another man watches him. The film directed by Dhanush, will star him, but the rest of the cast is yet to be revealed. GV Prakash Kumar composes the film’s music, Kiran Koushik is the cinematographer, and Prasanna GK is the editor. Aakash Baskaran of Dawn Pictures produces the film with Dhanush’s banner Wunderbar Films. Meanwhile, Dhanush was last seen in his second directorial, Raayan, which did a fabulous business at the box office. He has got Sekhar Kammula's Kubera next, in which he has been paired opposite Rashmika Mandanna, while Nagarjuna and Jim Sarbh play other important roles. Dhanush has also given his nod to play the lead in the anticipated Ilaiyaraaja's biopic, Maestro. His third directorial is titled Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam with Pavish, Anikha Surendran, Priya Prakash Varrier and Matthew Thomas, among others.
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