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Rajnikanth meets the team of 'Amaran' and congratulates Kamal Hassan

Rajinikanth recently met with the team behind the latest film, 'Amaran', produced by his close friend and fellow actor Kamal Haasan. The meeting, attended by lead actor Sivakarthikeyan, director Rajkumar Periasamy, cinematographer CH Sai, and producer R Mahendran, showcased Rajinikanth’s support for the film and its creators. Rajnikanth meets the team of 'Amaran' and congratulates Kamal Hassan In a social media post shared on Raaj Kamal International Films' official X account, four pictures captured the memorable gathering, featuring the veteran actor warmly interacting with the film’s cast and crew. The post was captioned, "Rajinikanth watched his friend Kamal Haasan’s production venture, 'Amaran', directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and acted by Sivakarthikeyan." The day before the meeting, Rajinikanth had spoken to Kamal Haasan on the phone, personally congratulating him on producing the film. 'Amaran', a biopic of Major Mukund Varadarajan, is currently enjoying a strong run at the box office and marked Sivakarthikeyan's highest opening day numbers. Produced by Kamal Haasan, R. Mahendran, and Sony Pictures International Productions, the film brings together the talents of Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi under the expert direction of Rajkumar Periasamy. The film had a worldwide release on the Diwali weekend, October 31. 'Amaran' meaning 'the immortal' tells the story of the heroic everlasting spirit of the Indian Army. The film had a global collection of 42 crores and expects to join the 100 crore club today. The film would aim to cross the record collection of 148 crores set by Indian 2. The film also recorded Sivakarthikeyan's best opening day performance. Recently, Sai Pallavi, the actress of 'Amaran' visited the National War Memorial and paid tribute to the Major before the team kicked off the promotions for the movie. She shared some photos of her visit on her Instagram handle and remembered the martyrs and expressed her desire to visit the memorial since long.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sai Pallavi (@saipallavi.senthamarai) Major Mukund Varadarajan was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra- the highest Indian honour for bravery and gallantry sacrifices on the battlefield. Major Mukund lost his life in a 2014 encounter with militants in Shopian of Jammu and Kashmir. Workfront of Sai Pallavi and Sivakarthikeyan Sai Pallavi will also be seen in the much-awaited 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' alongside Allu Arjun. The film is set to release on 6th December 2024. She will also be seen in the Nitesh Tiwari directed 'Ramayana' alongside Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.

02 November,2024 11:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Rashmika Mandanna celebrates Diwali with Vijay Deverakonda, see pics

It's the festive season and a time to celebrate with friends and family. Most actors have also taken a break from work and spending quality time with their near and dear ones. Rashmika Mandanna took to her Instagram handle and shared some pictures from her Diwali celebration.  In the first two pictures, Rashmika can be seen happily posing with a plate full of lit diyas. She is seen dressed in a traditional white outfit for the occasion. In the last two pictures, she is seen posing on a wooden staircase.  She captioned the photos, "Diwali photoshoot doneeeee! Happiest Diwali my lovelies".  She credited actor Anand Deverakonda, brother of Vijay Deverakonda for the pictures.  "Photo credits : @ananddeverakonda Thankyouuuu Anandaaaa!," she wrote in the comment section.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Rashmika Mandanna (@rashmika_mandanna) On Thursday, Vijay also took to his Instagram feed to share family pictures clicked on Diwali day. He is seen dressed in a green kurta for the occasion. Sharing the pictures from the celebration, he wrote, "Happy Diwali my lovessss. Sending you all bigg hugs and my love." Fans took to the comment section and said that the pictures were clicked by Rashmika Mandanna.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Vijay Deverakonda (@thedeverakonda) Rashmika's Diwali post connection with Vijay Deverakonda: The stairs on which Rashmika posed are from Vijay Deverakonda's Hyderabad house. The 'Kushi' actor had previously shared pictures of himself from the very same spot. Take a look:           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Vijay Deverakonda (@thedeverakonda) Time and again, Vijay and Rashmika have been rumoured to be in a relationship. However, they have never addressed the same.  When Ranbir Kapoor hinted at Rashmika dating Vijay: During the promotions of 'Animal' last year, Rashmika's co-star Ranbir Kapoor seemingly confirmed the news of Rashmika and Vijay's relationship during the 'Unstoppable with NBK' show. On Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Unstoppable With NBK,' the veteran actor asked director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Rashmika to choose a film between 'Animal' and 'Arjun Reddy,' with the latter starring Vijay Deverakonda in the titular role. Ranbir teased her by asking Rashmika to pick who is a better actor between him and her 'real hero,' Vijay. Nandamuri Balakrishna then asked Sandeep to call Vijay. That's when Ranbir playfully said, 'Sir, let Rashmika call, Vijay won't pick his (Sandeep's) call.' However, Vijay didn't answer any of their calls. Later, he dialed Sandeep, and then he handed it over to Rashmika. Vijay asked her, 'What's up, re?' She warned him that the call had been put on speaker. Later in the episode, Rashmika revealed 'Arjun Reddy' was one of the first films she watched after moving to Hyderabad. Ranbir then shared that Sandeep met Rashmika at the success party of the film on Vijay's terrace for the first time. She blushed and said, 'It's not necessary to give all this information.' For the unversed, The pair first appeared in the movie 'Geetha Govindam' (2018), written and directed by Parasuram, and fans adored their on-screen chemistry. On the work front, Rashmika was most recently seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal,’ while Vijay was last seen in ‘Khushi.’

01 November,2024 01:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan to stream on Prime Video

Prime Video , India’s most-loved entertainment destination, today announced the global streaming premiere of the Tamil action-drama Vettaiyan, premiering on November 8. Directed by T.J. Gnanavel, the superstar Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan starrer boasts a stellar ensemble cast featuring Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Dushara Vijayan, Manju Warrier, Ritika Singh, and Abhirami in pivotal roles. Vettaiyan is available to stream on Prime Video in Tamil, with dubs in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi, in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide, from November 8. The action drama marks the latest addition to the Prime membership.  Vettaiyan follows the gripping journey of SP Athiyan (Rajinikanth), a maverick police officer renowned for his uncompromising approach to investigation and police justice. Following a failed operation that results in the tragic loss of an innocent life, Athiyan is forced to confront the repercussions of his ruthless methods. As Athiyan navigates a tangled web of criminal activities and internal conflicts, he faces a profound moral dilemma, redefining his beliefs about justice and redemption. Mid-day's review of Vettaiyan An excerpt from Mid-day's Mayank Shekhar's review of the film reads, "Vettaiyan is a semi-angry polemic. Strong strains of which you inevitably experience in a section of Tamil commercial cinema, with directors like Pa. Ranjith, or Vetrimaaran, furthermore the patron saints.  That’s a reason you had Shah Rukh Khan passionately lecture mass audiences on the importance of the vote, before the election year, in Atlee’s Jawan (2023)—the hero even flashing his palm on the screen, as an electoral symbol for the importance of the Opposition! Hindi viewers were visibly surprised. It’s commonplace in Tamil Nadu, where pictures = politics. Also, a reason, Jawan > Pathaan. Which is separate from propaganda, that’s like porn—you just know it, when you see one. Audiences go in for the star, still. How many are there in Vettaiyan? Easily the most sparkling constellation, between their languages: Rajinikanth (Tamil), Bachchan (Hindi), Faasil (Malayalam), Daggubati (Telugu)." About Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan Rajinikanth was last seen in his daughter Aishwarya’s film 'Lal Salaam'. The Tamil-language sports drama tackles themes of caste oppression and religious discrimination and received mixed reviews. 'Lal Salaam' stars Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth in lead roles, with Rajinikanth appearing in an extended cameo as Moideen Bhai. Amitabh, on the other hand, was recently seen in 'Kalki 2898 AD', a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future, also starring Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone, Prabhas, and Disha Patani.

31 October,2024 12:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Yash's 'Toxic' makers accused of ‘illegally’ cutting 100 trees to build film set

Kannada superstar Yash’s upcoming film ‘Toxic’ has courted controversy after its makers were accused of illegally cutting 100 trees to erect a film set in Bengaluru. According to a report by PTI, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre directed officials concerned to take disciplinary action against those who permitted the felling of trees in a forest land.  599 acres of reserve forest illegally handed over Khandre also conducted a spot inspection of the site where the shooting of the movie 'Toxic', starring actor Yash, was held. In a note to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Forest, Ecology and Environment, he said a total of 599 acres of reserve forest in Bengaluru's Peenya plantation 1 and plantation 2 is gazetted, which was illegally handed over to HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) in the 1960s without de-notification. He also quoted the Supreme Court as saying "Once a forest is always a forest unless de-notified." The Minister also noted that the land that is in HMT's possession without de-notification is a forest. "HMT illegally sold the forest land in its possession to various government and private organisations and individuals and non-forestry activities take place here. The felling of trees in this forest area is visible from the satellite image," he said. Forest land rented out to shoot films Khandre said that it has come to his notice that HMT is also renting out the forest land in its possession for film shootings and vacant land on a daily rent basis.Noting that unauthorised felling of trees, especially in forest land is a punishable offence, the Minister citing the old and new satellite images of the site obtained from Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre sought to know how many trees have been cut and was permission obtained for this as per rules. ‘Toxic’ producers react to controversy  KVN Productions which is backing ‘Toxix’ denied the claims and told News18, "We conducted a comprehensive survey in February 2024 and have submitted relevant documents. We await the Forest Department’s report and will challenge these claims if necessary.”  Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is written and directed by Geetu Mohandas and jointly produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. The film also stars Kiara Advani and Nayanthara.

30 October,2024 03:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Diwali 2024: Sreeleela is the real 'patakha' this Diwali!

This Diwali, South star Sreeleela is creating a buzz even before her Bollywood debut. With her pre-debut glow, she’s got everyone talking, and the anticipation for her grand entry is only building with time. Although, it seems that she has started to rule over the hearts of fans much before her step into Bollywood as Guntur Kaaram star's face was seen printed on the firecrackers in this Diwali season.  Sreeleela is the real phooljhadi this Diwali Who needs extra fireworks when Sreeleela’s the real phooljhadi this season? She’s bringing sparkle and charm before her debut, and Bollywood’s set for a treat. From festive vibes to debut dreams, all eyes are on Sreeleela as she gears up to take the industry by storm and this is going to be a remarkable debut. Her popularity has now reached a new high, with her image gracing Diwali firecracker boxes - a sign of her appeal and charm that has united fans from every corner of the country. Known for her magnetic screen presence and chart-topping song, 'Kurchi Madathapetti', alongside superstar Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela’s fan base has expanded far beyond her Southern roots, capturing hearts in the North as well. Sreeleela's start in the industry Sreeleela is an American actress of Indian origin who started her acting career with the 2017 film 'Chitrangada' as a child artist as she enacted the younger version of Sindhu Tolani on screen. She then debuted with the 2019 Kannada film 'Kiss' where she shared the screen with Viraat. Despite having connections in the Telugu film industry, Sreeleela chose to start with Kannada films because she grew up in Bangalore. A month later, her second film 'Bharaate' was released, where she was seen acting opposite Sriimurali. In 2021, Leela made her debut in Telugu cinema in the romantic musical film 'Pelli SandaD', where she shared the screen with Roshan. She also worked with Ram Pothineni in the 2023 film 'Skanda'.  Sreeleela's upcoming movies Sreeleela was last seen in 'Guntur Kaaram' opposite Mahesh Babu which released earlier this year. According to several reports, Sreeleela’s involvement in significant Hindi projects is confirmed, but the makers are yet to make an official announcement. Apart from that, she will be seen in Ustad Bhagat Singh alongside power star Pawan Kalyan. The film is set to release in cinemas on 27 December 2024.

30 October,2024 01:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Kanguva film editor Nishad Yusuf found dead at Kochi home; police investigate

Film editor Nishad Yusuf was reportedly found dead at his home in Kochi early Wednesday morning, October 30, at the age of 43. According to reports from Malayalam media shared by India Today, his body was discovered around 2 a.m. in his Panampilly Nagar apartment in Kochi. The cause of death has not yet been confirmed by the police, and while investigations are ongoing, no official statements have been made. Kanguva editor Nishad Yusuf found dead in Kochi home The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) Directors' Union confirmed his passing on its official Facebook page. They posted a picture of the well-known editor along with a message in Malayalam, "The unexpected demise of Nishadh Yusuf, film editor, who played a major role in determining the contemporary future of the changing Malayalam cinema is not something the film world will be able to quickly accept. Condolences from FEFKA Directors' Union."  While regional media has suggested that his death may have been a suicide, the police have not confirmed this. According to Mathrubhoomi, the Kerala Police are still investigating and haven’t ruled out any possibilities. Who was Kanguva editor Nishad Yusuf? Nishad Yusuf was a well-known film editor in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, with notable works like Thallumaala, Unda, One, Saudi Vellakka, and Adios Amigos. Last year, he took on one of his biggest projects, Kanguva, a pan-India film starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, set to release in theaters on November 14. Nishad Yusuf was a well-known film editor in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, known for his work on films like Thallumaala, Unda, One, Saudi Vellakka, and Adios Amigos. Last year, he took on his biggest project yet, Kanguva, a pan-India film featuring Suriya and Bobby Deol, which is scheduled to hit theaters on November 14. This is a developing story and will be updated when there is more information.

30 October,2024 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Nagarjuna proudly introduces Naga Chaitanya's bride-to-be Sobhita to Chiranjeevi

Telugu superstar Nagarjuna was excited to introduce his soon-to-be daughter-in-law, Sobhita Dhulipala, to friends and family from the film industry. In a recently shared video, Nagarjuna is seen calling Sobhita over and proudly introducing her to megastar Chiranjeevi. Sobhita attended the ANR Award ceremony with the Akkineni family, where Chiranjeevi was honoured. Sobhita Dhulipala joins for a family photo with Naga Chaitanya In the video posted on Instagram, Nagarjuna warmly calls Sobhita to meet Chiranjeevi, watching their interaction with a big smile. Naga Chaitanya stands just behind Sobhita, keeping a protective eye on his fiancée.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Kamlesh Nand (work) (@artistrybuzz_) Prior to this, the Akkineni family hosted a special event marking the 100th birth anniversary of Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao. The whole Akkineni family was present for the event. Actress Sobhita Dhulipala who is engaged to Naga Chaitanya also graced the event and even posed for family pictures with the Akkineni clan. Sobhita was dressed in a green saree for the occasion with minimal make up and her tresses flowing over one side of her shoulder.  Amitabh Bachchan honours Chiranjeevi Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday felicitated veteran actor Chiranjeevi with the ANR National Award in Hyderabad, celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Before presenting the award to Chiranjeevi, Big B spoke highly of the actor in his speech. He also expressed gratitude to Nagarjuna and his family for inviting him to such a prestigious event."I feel deeply honoured that you have chosen me to honour my dear friend and colleague Chiranjeevi. Whenever I call he is always there. Thank you Charianjeevi and Nag for giving me a part in your film, thanks to Vyjayanti films, and Nag Ashwin for giving me part in your film. Now I can proudly say that I am a member of the Telugu film industry," he said."Thank you Chiranjeevi for your friendship, concern, love, affection, humility and hospitality. You sent me so much lunch that I would have fed the whole hotel today. Please treat me as a member of Telugu film industry from now on. Thank you so much," Amitabh said.Chiranjeevi got emotional while receiving the award from Big B. As a mark of respect, he bowed down in front of Amitabh, touched his feet and sought his blessings. Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya's wedding festivities Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya who got engaged last month at an intimate ceremony in Hyderabad will soon be tying the knot. The bride-to-be recently had her Pasupu Danchatam, a cherished Telugu ritual, that heralds the start of the wedding celebrations. It is a ritual that is followed in the Telugu speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which marks the beginning of wedding festivities. It is held after the engagement ceremony and before the haldi The ritual involves women pounding turmeric in a pestle, and the turmeric is then stored for use in other wedding functions. The ceremony also involves decorating the house and inviting guests to participate.

30 October,2024 09:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Dulquer Salmaan calls THIS Telugu film star his 'lucky charm'

Vijay Deverakonda is undeniably one of the most celebrated and beloved figures in the film fraternity, captivating audiences with his charismatic performances and relatable persona. As he gears up for an exciting array of upcoming releases, including VD12, VD14, and SVC59, he recently graced the pre-release event of Dulquer Salmaan's film 'Lucky Baskhar'. He extended his support to Dulquer who returns to the big screen after over a year. Dulquer Salmaan and Vijay Deverakonda shower love on each other Dulquer Salmaan charmed the Hyderabad audience during his speech by incorporating Telugu, winning hearts and drawing warm applause. He humbly referred to Vijay Deverakonda as his "lucky charm," expressing hope that their past successes together would continue with 'Lucky Baskhar'.  According to a Times Now report, Vijay fondly reminisced about their first meeting on the set of 'Mahanati', sharing how their friendship blossomed over time. He expressed his excitement in supporting Dulquer's latest film and revealed that he is currently collaborating with Trivikram on an upcoming project, VD12, under the same production house. Their camaraderie and mutual admiration were evident, making the event even more special. Dulquer Salmaan about taking a break from work Dulquer Salmaan is all set to make a grand comeback to the big screen. He was last seen in the Malayalam film 'King Of Kotha' which failed to live up to expectations at the box office and came as a big blow to the actors and the team of the film. Recently, the actor revealed that he took a brief break from work because of his health issues. Speaking to TV9, Dulquer Salmaan talked about his break from work and said, "I don't like gaps. This year, I was supposed to do a couple of films. One got cancelled and one didn't work out at the last minute. Then, I had health issues. We [Lucky Baskhar team] had delays because of that. My producer, director and everyone were so supportive. Once when we were shooting and if I was in some kind of pain, they'll say 'Sir, we'll stop now. Don't do this. Go home and take some time off. We'll come back and shoot.'"  

29 October,2024 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Allu Arjun's son Ayaan gives a Pushpa twist to his Halloween costume, check out

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's son Ayaan seems to have taken inspiration from his dad's popular character Pushpa Raj for this Halloween. On Tuesday, the superstar took to the Stories section of his Instagram account and shared a picture of his kids, his son Ayaan and daughter Arha in their Halloween costume. While Ayaan was not exaclly dressed like Pushpa Raj, but he sure took a prop that is associated with the character from the film. Sharing the adorable picture of his kids, Allu Arjun also posed a question for his son.  Allu Arjun shared the picture and wrote, “Ayaan, when did you take my axe from my shoot?”. Allu was referring to the axe wielded by his titular character in the ‘Pushpa’ franchise. While Ayaan was dressed as a serial killer with a mask, Arha was seen wearing a cloak. Allu Arjun is extremely attached to his kids and often shares pictures and videos with them on social media.  Allu Arjun gears up for 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' Allu Arjun is currently gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated movie ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. He was last seen on the big screen in the film 'Pushpa: The Rise' in 2021.  The film directed by Sukumar will take the story forward and will also see Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in pivotal roles. The film is now set to release on December 5 in cinemas, a day ahead of the release of the Vicky Kaushal-starrer ‘Chhaava’. 'Chhava', directed by Laxman Utekar, is based upon the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Indian warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna in the role of Yeshubai Bhosle, wife of Sambhaji Maharaj along with Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana and Divya Dutta in supporting roles. As for ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, the buzz is quite high for the film which is the sequel to the 2021 runaway hit ‘Pushpa: The Rise’. The film, which was released in the thick of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, emerged as a box-office winner at a time when the majority of theatres across the nation were shut down.

29 October,2024 01:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Sobhita Dhulipala joins Akkineni family at ANR ceremony honouring Chiranjeevi 

On Monday, the Akkineni family hosted a special event marking the 100th birth anniversary of Akkineni Nagarjuna Rao. The whole Akkineni family was present for the event. Actress Sobhita Dhulipala who is engaged to Naga Chaitanya also graced the event and even posed for family pictures with the Akkineni clan. Sobhita was dressed in a green saree for the occasion with minimal make up and her tresses flowing over one side of her shoulder.  Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya who got engaged last month at an intimate ceremony in Hyderabad will soon be tying the knot. The bride-to-be recently had her Pasupu Danchatam, a cherished Telugu ritual, that heralds the start of the wedding celebrations. It is a ritual that is followed in the Telugu speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which marks the beginning of wedding festivities. It is held after the engagement ceremony and before the haldi The ritual involves women pounding turmeric in a pestle, and the turmeric is then stored for use in other wedding functions. The ceremony also involves decorating the house and inviting guests to participate.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Celebrityinsta Portraits (@celebrity_instaportraits) Amitabh Bachchan honours Chiranjeevi Megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Monday felicitated veteran actor Chiranjeevi with the ANR National Award in Hyderabad, celebrating the 100th birth anniversary of Akkineni Nageswara Rao. Before presenting the award to Chiranjeevi, Big B spoke highly of the actor in his speech. He also expressed gratitude to Nagarjuna and his family for inviting him to such a prestigious event."I feel deeply honoured that you have chosen me to honour my dear friend and colleague Chiranjeevi. Whenever I call he is always there. Thank you Charianjeevi and Nag for giving me a part in your film, thanks to Vyjayanti films, and Nag Ashwin for giving me part in your film. Now I can proudly say that I am a member of the Telugu film industry," he said."Thank you Chiranjeevi for your friendship, concern, love, affection, humility and hospitality. You sent me so much lunch that I would have fed the whole hotel today. Please treat me as a member of Telugu film industry from now on. Thank you so much," Amitabh said.Chiranjeevi got emotional while receiving the award from Big B. As a mark of respect, he bowed down in front of Amitabh, touched his feet and sought his blessings.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Chiranjeevi Konidela (@chiranjeevikonidela) The award instituted by the Akkineni International Foundation annually honours artists for their lifetime contribution to cinema. 

29 October,2024 11:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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"His Energy is Unmatched!": Suriya praises 'Man of Masses' Jr NTR

At the pre-release event for 'Kanguva' in Vizag, actor Suriya, currently promoting his much-awaited film, took a moment to express his admiration for NTR Jr, popularly known as the "Man of Masses." Suriya spoke highly about the superstar’s flawless command of the language and unparalleled on-screen energy. 'Kanguva' star Suriya praises Jr. NTR Speaking to an electrified audience, Suriya said, "I don’t think anyone speaks Telugu with the same pure diction as my dear brother, Tarak Jr.  NTR. His energy is unmatched. Be it Tamil, Hindi, or Malayalam, everyone is in awe of his screen presence and his command of the Telugu language. It’s a true reflection of his deep respect for his mother tongue, and we all admire it." Jr. NTR is fluent in six languages including Japanese. The actor is currently celebrating the success of his recent film 'Devara: Part 1' starring Janhvi Kapoor. Suriya’s kind words about Jr. NTR’s linguistic mastery and dynamic presence added an extra layer of excitement to the already charged atmosphere of the 'Kanguva' pre-release event. 'Kanguva' star cast and other details 'Kanguva' is an upcoming action-fantasy film set off as a period drama starring Suriya, Disha Patani and Bobby Deol. It is a pan-India film which will hit the cinemas on 14 November 2024. The film is produced by Studio Green an UV Creations, it is written and directed by Siva.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Bobby Deol (@iambobbydeol) 'Kanguva' in Tamil means the man with the power of fire. The film which will be set in two eras will see Suriya in a double role. He is playing the role of a modern day cop Frankie and Kanguva, a tribal leader in medieval age. Whereas, Bobby Deol will be seen in the villainous role of Udhiran. Disha Patani who is ready to make her debut in Tamil cinema with 'Kanguva' will be seen playing the role of Angelina, a shadow cop and a bubbly bounty hunter. According to the film director, her character brings freshness to the film as it is not the usual tomboy character.  During the event, Suriya also expressed his excitement for the upcoming release and that he is looking forward to meet fans in the theatre. The actor also reflected on his journey in the film industry so far and thanked his fans for their constant love and support. The actor also thinks that the film will do what Baahubali did for Tamil cinema. 

29 October,2024 10:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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