Kichcha Sudeepa is currently awaiting the release of his actioner 'Max'. The film will be released in theatres on December 25. The actor who has been busy promoting the film recently responded to a reporter who questioned the English title for a Kannada language film. Clearly amused at the nature of the question, Sudeepa hit back at the reporter with a logical reasoning. English-Kannada language debate "Why English title for your movie? Why not Kannada?" inquired a reporter during a press meet for the film 'Max'. Amused by the questions, Sudeepa took a long pause and continued to look at the reporter. He then said in Kannada, "Why are names of all news channels in English when the viewers and the interviewee like myself are Kannadigas?" He further said, "We’re in Karnataka, having English medium schools and the kids going there are Kannadigas!" He asked the reporter, "Do you have Apple? Why don't you try saying Apple in Kannada? So what exactly is the problem?" Sudeepa's answer left netizens impressed. This comes amid a raging language debate especially in Karnataka. Multiple incidents of people being forced to speak Kannada in Bengaluru has been reported in the recent past. The metro city is home to many working professionals from different parts of the country who are not adept with the local language. This has often caused a rift between the so-called outsiders and locals. About Kiccha Sudeepa's Max Directed by Vijay Kartikeyaa, the high energy thriller unfolds in a single night. Sudeepa plays a cop who returns after a suspension. The actor plays a cop called Arjun Mahakshay, who’s been nicknamed Max for the terror he has unleashed on those that have had a run-in with him. Talking to OTT Play about the challenges faced by the Kannada film industry, the actor said, "The major challenge for the Kannada film industry is a lack of Kannada lovers. If you look at the entire state, wherever there are hardcore Kannada centres, all is well. But that’s not the case with cities, where there is a mix of people from all across the country. I am not against it. The issue is that the core business of Kannada cinema happens in cities and there are not enough people to sustain it. It is a perpetual fight that we have always been having against other languages. Our issues start there, and everything else is an extension of that."
22 December,2024 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Allu Arjun held a press meet recently after allegations against him by Telangana CM Revanth Reddy in the Assembly. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday evening, the 'Pushpa' actor called the incident "very unfortunate" and said there was "a lot of misinformation" and "character assassination" against him. Allu Arjun speaks to media about Pushpa 2 stampede case While speaking to the media, the Telugu superstar also said that he left the theatre few minutes after the film's screening began. He said that he left the theatre early as the place was getting overcrowded. He also said that he left behind his kids in the theatre so that they can watch the whole movie. "I was informed that it was overcrowded and asked to leave. I did so immediately. No officials told me or came to me and told me anything. It was only in the morning that I got the information that the lady died, and it was unfortunate," he said at the press meet. "I only had the best intentions. I left my two kids behind, who are of the same age as the child who was injured. I could not visit the injured child because a case was already filed against me. I wanted to do it. That's why I left a video message. I asked my father, producers and my director Sukumar to go check," he added. Did Allu Arjun leave the theatre early? However, netizens were not convinced with Allu Arjun's statement on leaving the theatre early. After the press meet, some netizens took to X and shared visuals of Allu enjoying the movie in the theatres. A user shared a video of Allu Arjun interacting with his wife Sneha Reddy and his co-star Rashmika Mandanna during the interval. Allu Arjun eating snacks at interval.... 20 mins lo elaa vachaaru ? @alluarjun garu Cc: @Ajith_Kumar666 , @Alluarjuncult83 , @Johnnie5ir ,@JohnWick_fb ,@satishpawan143 ,@iconoclast175 pic.twitter.com/NfNuiko2zv — గబ్బర్ సింగ్ 🚁✡️ (@bunnykalyan007) December 21, 2024 Another user shared a video of the actor watching the Jatara scene which comes 2 hours into the movie with a runtime of 3 hours ad 20 minutes. Jathara scene movie lo entry scene esaru anukunta Sandhya lo. pic.twitter.com/Rfiw5pDItw — Johnnie Walker🚁 (@Johnnie5ir) December 21, 2024 What Telangana CM said in Assembly Earlier in the day, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy alleged in the Assembly that the police had denied permission for any event at Sandhya Theatre due to safety concerns. He accused Allu Arjun of ignoring warning and doing a roadshow. "Akbaruddin Owaisi submitted a request to the Chikkadpally police station on 2nd December to make arrangements for the cast and crew of Pushpa 2 coming to Sandhya Theatre for the film's release on 4th December. On 3rd December, the Chikkadpally Circle Inspector gave a written reply rejecting the request, citing that since the theatre is in a crowded place and has only one exit and entry point, the police will not be able to control (any bad situation)..." he said. He further added, "Yet, the hero came to watch the movie the next day and got out of the car roof, doing a roadshow at the RTC X road. (After the stampede) The ACP went to ask the hero to leave to gain control of the mob. At first, the actor refused, saying that he would leave after finishing the movie. Then the DCP had to intervene, asking the hero to leave or he would be arrested as two people had already fallen outside... Even while leaving, he again came out of the roof and did a roadshow..."
22 December,2024 10:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelugu superstar Allu Arjun once again addressed the press at his Jubilee home in Hyderabad to talk about the tragic stampede case that claimed the life of a woman and left her son critically injured. The actor held the press meet to respond to allegations holding him responsible for the Sandhya Theatre tragedy. A stampede ensued at Sandhya theatre on premiere night of Pushpa 2: The Rule after the actor arrived at the venue. Allu Arjun says his character is being assassinated Speaking at a press conference on Saturday evening, the Pushpa actor called the incident "very unfortunate" and said there was "a lot of misinformation" and "character assassination" against him. 'It is a very unfortunate incident. It is completely an accident. My condolences to the family. I am taking updates every hour about the condition of the child (hospitalised). His condition is improving, it is very good. There is a lot of misinformation, false allegations are being made. I don't want to blame any department or politician. My character is being assassinated,'" Arjun told the media on the December 4's Sandhya Theatre stampede in which a woman was killed and her child was injured. Actor shares update on 8-year-old victim "I'm getting hourly updates about what's happening with the kid, I'm updated about what's happening to Sri Tej. The good thing is, he's moving, he's progressing, he's good. The good thing happening in all these mishaps is, he's moving and that is good," Arjun added. Responding to allegations made by some politicians, Arjun said, "I am not blaming anyone. There is a lot of misinformation and false allegations due to miscommunication. I don't want to blame any department, or any political leader or the government. I am very happy with the government as they gave a ticket price hike. I just want to address that there is a lot of misinformation about what I did that day." Allu Arjun has been sitting alone for 15 days "It's humiliating and character assassination. You have been seeing me for the past 20 years--can I ever speak or behave like that? There is a lot of wrong information and character assassination. I did a cinema, it was a huge success, but for the past 15 days, I've been sitting here all alone without attending functions or events. I worked hard for a movie for three years, but I haven't watched the movie in the theatre. Watching a movie is a learning curve for me. But sitting alone for the past 15 days, consoling myself that I don't have direct involvement in what happened. I extremely apologise for what happened," the actor said. What Telangana CM said in Assembly Earlier in the day, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy alleged in the Assembly that the police had denied permission for any event at Sandhya Theatre due to safety concerns. He accused Allu Arjun of ignoring warning and doing a roadshow. "Akbaruddin Owaisi submitted a request to the Chikkadpally police station on 2nd December to make arrangements for the cast and crew of Pushpa 2 coming to Sandhya Theatre for the film's release on 4th December. On 3rd December, the Chikkadpally Circle Inspector gave a written reply rejecting the request, citing that since the theatre is in a crowded place and has only one exit and entry point, the police will not be able to control (any bad situation)..." he said. He further added, "Yet, the hero came to watch the movie the next day and got out of the car roof, doing a roadshow at the RTC X road. (After the stampede) The ACP went to ask the hero to leave to gain control of the mob. At first, the actor refused, saying that he would leave after finishing the movie. Then the DCP had to intervene, asking the hero to leave or he would be arrested as two people had already fallen outside... Even while leaving, he again came out of the roof and did a roadshow..." AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi also criticised Telugu superstar Allu Arjun over the Sandhya Theatre tragedy, and alleged that the actor showed "irresponsible behaviour" during the screening of his movie Pushpa 2, which led to the death of a woman. (with inputs from ANI)
22 December,2024 08:38 AM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondentGlobal star Ram Charan's 'Game Changer' will be having its grand pre-release event at Curtis Culwell Center, Dallas, USA, on Saturday. The overseas bookings for the film have already started. After a wait of three years, Ram Charan's highly anticipated return to silver screens in a lead role will be concluded with the release of the film 'Game Changer.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ram Charan (@alwaysramcharan) The film is slated to release in the theatres on January 10, 2025. It is directed by S Shankar and stars Kiara Advani, SJ Suryah, Nassar, Sunil Prakash Raj and Jayaram in prominent roles. The makers and Ram Charan have started the promotion of the film through song and poster releases and pre-release events. Taking to his social media, Ram Charan announced the date and venue of the Pre-release event in Dallas, USA. Solidifying his status as a Global Star, Ram Charan is set to become the first Indian actor who has hosted a pre-release event in the United States. In the video, Ram Charan donned a white shirt and jacket and paired it with black pants and sunglasses. He announced that the event will be held at Curtis Culwell Center in Dallas on December 21. In the United States, the buzz around Game Changer is just as intense, with fans eagerly anticipating Ram Charan's arrival. With his larger-than-life presence and a good track record in films like the Oscar-winning RRR, Game Changer is expected to create a massive uproar at the global Box Office. The teaser of the film was lauched in Lucknow at a grand event attended by the team of the 'Game Changer' including Kiara and director S Shankar. Notably, Ram Charan attended the teaser launch event of 'Game Changer' barefoot in Lucknow. He was spotted wearing an all-black ethnic outfit - kurta, pyjama and stole. The over-one-minute-long 'Game Changer' teaser shows Ram Charan going from academia to action. In the clip, he can be seen fighting goons and even romancing Kiara Advani. Reportedly, the film is set in the world of politics and centres around the story of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer who takes on corrupt politicians and fights for fair elections. 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
22 December,2024 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIHombale Films, the producers of the iconic K.G.F. and Salaar franchises, announced that they will soon reveal the production schedules for the next chapters of these blockbuster films, both helmed by celebrated director Prashanth Neel. Hombale films announces next chapters of iconic films, Salaar and K.G.F. directed by Prashanth Neel Chennai, December 21 (IANS) Hombale Films, the producers of the iconic K.G.F. and Salaar franchises, announced that they will soon reveal the production schedules for the next chapters of these blockbuster films, both helmed by celebrated director Prashanth Neel. The production house stated that the announcements will follow the completion of Prashanth Neel’s ambitious project with Jr. NTR, a highly anticipated film slated for release in 2026. Prashanth Neel, renowned for redefining action cinema with groundbreaking works like K.G.F. Chapter 1 and Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, continues to dominate the cinematic landscape, the statement said. The movie production house in the statement said that Prashanth Neel was known for delivering massive blockbusters and elevating the action genre, and has once again set the stage for excitement and anticipation. Marking the sixth anniversary of K.G.F. Chapter 1 and the first anniversary of Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, Hombale Films made a monumental announcement about Neel’s first collaboration with Jr. NTR. This film, expected to be a cinematic spectacle, is set to release in 2026. Taking to their social media, Hombale Films shared the announcement with a caption that read: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) Hombale Films, the production house behind blockbusters like K.G.F. and Bagheera, has built a reputation for creating larger-than-life cinema. The announcement also highlighted two of their upcoming projects: Kantara: Chapter 1 and Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam. The statement celebrated six years of K.G.F. Chapter 1, describing the film as the beginning of an epic journey that became a global phenomenon. It praised the performance of Yash, whose passion and dedication brought the character Rocky to life, making it an unforgettable role for generations. Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire, according to Hombale Films called is an “adrenaline-pumping ride” that captured imaginations and set the stage for an even grander saga. The production house expressed gratitude to the artists, technicians, and crew whose tireless efforts brought these larger-than-life worlds to the big screen. Hombale Films also credited audiences worldwide for making K.G.F. and Salaar not just successful films but legendary milestones in cinematic history. They promised epic battles and timeless stories in the new chapters of both franchises. 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
22 December,2024 08:34 AM IST | Chennai | IANSIn a strong reaction to the stampede during the premiere show of "Pushpa 2" at a theatre in Hyderabad, the Telangana government on Saturday announced that it has decided not to allow visits of the actors to theatres and benefit shows ahead of the release of movies. Making the announcement in the Assembly, Minister for Cinematography Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, however, said the government will continue to extend special incentives for the promotion of the film industry. He also declared that the government will not increase the rates of cinema tickets. The state government has been allowing an increase in the rates for big-budget movies featuring top stars. It also permitted an increase in the rates for "Pushpa 2: The Rule". The minister’s announcement came after a statement by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on the December 4 incident at Sandhya Theatre, which claimed the life of a woman and injured her son. The minister said that actor Allu Arjun did not fulfil his commitment to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation to the family of the deceased. Venkat Reddy announced that he would pay Rs 25 lakh to the family from the Prateek Foundation. He later visited KIMS Hospital, where eight-year-old Sri Teja is undergoing treatment and handed over a cheque of Rs 25 lakh to his father Bhaskar. He said the government would continue to bear expenditure for the treatment of Sri Tej, who remained in a critical condition. He assured the family that the government would do everything possible to save the boy’s life. The Cinematography Minister said the film’s hero or any other member of the film unit did not meet the family or visit the injured child. He also assured the Assembly that steps will be taken to prevent such incidents in future. After visiting the hospital, the minister said that the government would look into requests for enhancing cinema ticket prices and take a decision on a case-to-case basis. Earlier, speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister came down heavily on actor Allu Arjun for visiting the theatre despite the denial of police permission and also conducting a ‘roadshow’ while arriving at the theatre. He claimed that Allu Arjun left the theatre only after a Deputy Commissioner of Police threatened to arrest him. The Chief Minister said the actor also conducted a ‘roadshow’ by waving at people while leaving the theatre after the stampede. He lashed out at the film personalities who made a beeline to Allu Arjun’s house after his release from jail but none of them met the family of the deceased or called on the injured boy. 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
22 December,2024 08:20 AM IST | Hyderabad | IANSPushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun, continues to dominate the box office, breaking records and redefining success in Indian cinema. Its unstoppable success has set new benchmarks. Now, after entering the third week on Friday, December 20, the movie has surpassed Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 2 and Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan and has become the highest Hindi net grosser. As per the report, Pushpa 2 has earned about Rs 1,416 crore worldwide and 645 crore net in Hindi in 16 day Pushpa 2 crossed Rs 1500 crore mark As per the makers of the film, Pushpa 2: The Rule has crossed the Rs 600 mark in Hindi collections. The makers, while sharing the box office numbers, wrote, "THE NUMBER ONE FILM AT THE HINDI BOX OFFICE continues its might. #Pushpa2TheRule collects 645 CRORES NETT in Hindi in 16 days - an ALL TIME RECORD with the highest collection ever for a Hindi Film." According to the box office tracker website Scanik, Pushpa 2 became the first-ever Hindi grosser to earn Rs 600 crore in Hindi in just two weeks of its release. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mythri Movie Makers (@mythriofficial) Pushpa 2 pulled down from INOX Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 has been in the news since day one of its release. Recently, it has been reported that the film has been pulled out of PVR Inox in their chains across North India. Film industry tracker Manobala Vijayabalan took to X and shared a post regarding the same. "Pushpa 2 was removed from all PVR INOX chains in North India from tomorrow," he wrote. However, hours later, the issue between PVR INOX and the makers of the film was resolved, and the movie screening was resumed. More about Pushpa 2 Since the release of Pushpa 2, not only the film but star Allu Arjun has also been making headlines due to a tragic incident that happened just a day before its release. During the premiere of the film on the day before its release, a stampede-like situation occurred when Allu Arjun visited the theatre unannounced. The stampede resulted in the death of a 35-year-old lady, and her son was severely injured. The kid was recently announced brain dead. As the pan-India film continues to rake in at the box office, there has been an update that the film will soon stream on the OTT platform Netflix. Netflix has reportedly bought the film’s streaming rights for a staggering Rs 275 crore. While there has been no official announcement regarding the streaming date, action-drama films are typically released on OTT within six to eight weeks of their theatrical release. Fans can expect the movie to stream on the platform around February 2025.
21 December,2024 03:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYet another day and yet another bold statement right from Ram Gopal Varma's X book. The filmmaker has shown his disappointment over Allu Arjun's arrest in the stampede case. He further brought Sridevi's name into the recent tweet he made and questioned the Telangana police if they will go to heaven to arrest the late actress because three people died after a crowd gathered to see her during the shooting of the film Kshana Kshanam. The movie, which featured Sridevi, was an Indian Telugu-language road comedy heist film written and directed by Ram Gopal Varma. Every STAR should STRONGLY protest against @alluarjun ‘s ARREST because for any celebrity whether it’s a FILM STAR or a POLITICAL STAR , is it a crime for them to be ENORMOUSLY POPULAR??? 3 people died in the lakhs of crowd who came to see SRIDEVI in the shooting of my film… — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) December 19, 2024 Today, while taking to his X account, he talked about the recent incident in the Pushpa 2 stampede case that happened outside a Hyderabad theatre and wrote, "Every STAR should STRONGLY protest against @alluarjun's ARREST because for any celebrity, whether it’s a FILM STAR or a POLITICAL STAR, is it a crime for them to be ENORMOUSLY POPULAR??? Three people died in the lakhs of crowd who came to see SRIDEVI in the shooting of my film Kshana Kshanam... So will the #TelanganaPolice now go to #HEAVEN to ARREST #Sridevi???" Ram Gopal Varma calls Allu Arjun’s arrest a PR stunt It is not Ram Gopal Varma's first tweet on the matter. Earlier, the filmmaker had called Allu Arjun's arrest a planned move. While reacting, the filmmaker wrote, “Regarding everybody’s SURPRISE SHOCK about why the Honourable Chief Minister of TELANGANA @revanth_anumala did this to @alluarjun, I think it is because he wanted to give a BIG PUBLICITY BOOST to the Telangana state’s FAVOURITE SON for a HUGE RISE in #Pushpa2’s week 2 collections.” He further said, “This explains why the STATE did such a deliberately weak PROSECUTION so that he could be BAILED OUT in a few hours and become even more MEGA POPULAR to RULE the BOX OFFICE for a LOOONG LOOOOONGGG TIME. Thank you, Shri @revanth_anumula garu, for holding the TELANGANA STATE’S PRIDE as SUPER HIGH as #Pushpa2’s SUPER COLLECTIONS.” Regarding everybody’s SURPRISE SHOCK about why the Honourable chief minister of TELANGANA @revanth_anumala did this to @alluarjun , I think it is because he wanted to give a BIG PUBLICITY BOOST to the telangana state’s FAVOURITE SON for a HUGE RISE in #Pushpa2 ‘s week 2 ‘s… — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) December 14, 2024 Allu Arjun addressed the media after returning from jail Allu Arjun, after returning home, addressed the media in a press conference, saying, "I thank everyone for the love and support. I want to thank all my fans. There is nothing to worry about. I am fine. I am a law-abiding citizen and will cooperate." He also extended his condolences to the family of the deceased, emphasizing, "We are extremely sorry for the family. I will personally be there to help them in whatever way possible."
20 December,2024 05:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLast year, director Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 1 was granted an ‘A’ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) after the makers muted several expletives. As Viduthalai Part 2 hits the screens today, it has been learnt that the CBFC came down hard on the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer. Sources say that the makers were instructed to snip mentions of caste in some scenes and remove references to real-life political parties. A source from the CBFC reveals, “At the 1-hour-10-minute point, there is a crucial sequence where a caste is being explicitly identified. The board was certain that it had to be removed.” The insider adds that the cut was made to avoid potential controversies that could arise from the film’s themes of systemic oppression and caste-based violence. The Tamil offering tells the story of a revolutionary leader, who rises against the lawmakers for his community. The source continues, “A cuss word translating to the son of a sex worker was muted, as were slang words like ‘Ingommaala’ and ‘Koothi magan’. Expletives offensive to women have been clipped too. Also, the term ‘government’ has been removed or muted in places where the board felt it was being used inappropriately.”
20 December,2024 11:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuAllu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' is breaking record at the box office. It has become the highest grossing Indian film and is still running successfully in theatres. Amid this, it has been reported that the film has been pulled out of PVR Inox in their chains across North India. Film industry tracker Manobala Vijayabalan took to X and shared a post regarding the same. "Pushpa 2 was removed from all PVR INOX chains in North India from tomorrow," he wrote. However, hours later the issue between PVR INOX and the makers of the film was resolved and the movie screening was resumed. “BREAKING: Pushpa 2️⃣ PVR INOX agreement issue now resolved✅ Shows opening slowly one by one⏳," he wrote. Pushpa 2 crosses Rs 1500 cr in 14 days Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2: The Rule has cemented its place as one of the most iconic milestones in Indian cinema, shattering records with its phenomenal box office performance. Released as the ultimate mass entertainer with Icon star unbeatable swag of Pushparaj, the film has captured hearts across the nation, driven by exceptional word-of-mouth and the sheer power of compelling storytelling. With the film, Allu Arjun has emerged as the biggest star. Garnering universal acclaim, the film has amassed an extraordinary ₹1500+ crore worldwide in just 14 days, redefining cinematic success. Taking to their social media, the makers celebrated this magnificent feat with an amazing video featuring Pushparaj. They jotted down the caption - "The HISTORIC RULE at the box office continues #Pushpa2TheRule becomes the FASTEST INDIAN FILM to Gross 1500+ CRORES WORLDWIDE in 14 Days 1508CR & counting #Pushpa2Hits Fastest1500cr Book your tickets now!https://linktr.ee/Pushpa2 TheRule Tickets #Pushpa2#WildFirePushpa" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mythri Movie Makers (@mythriofficial) Allu Arjun on Pushpa 2's blockbuster success Allu Arjun and the team of Pushpa 2 attended the movie's success meet in the national capital where he expressed his gratitude to the audience for showering love on them. "I have to say something about the box office number. The number you see is a reflection of the people's love. The numbers are temporary but the love that is etched in your hearts will remain forever, thank you for that love," he said. "I always believe that numbers have to be broken and yes, it is nice to be in this spot...to enjoy this state. Probably for 2-3 months, I'd like to be on this spot and enjoy these records. However, within 2-3 months, hopefully by next summer, I would want these records to be broken. It doesn't matter which film industry, be it Telugu, Tamil, or Hindi. It does not matter but I want these records to be broken," Allu Arjun added.
20 December,2024 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMalayalam film actress Meena Ganesh who is known largely for portraying quirky roles has passed away. She was 81. Reportedly, she died on Thursday in Kerala's Palakkad district. She was reportedly undergoing treatment at a private hospital. Reports claim that Ganesh had suffered a stroke following which she was hospitalised and undergoing necessary treatment. Her last rites will reportedly take place in Shoranur on Thursday evening. About Meena Ganesh: Ganesh began her career as a theatre artist at the age of 19. She made her film debut in the year 1976 with the film 'Mani Muzhakkam' directed by PA Backer. She is well known for films like Kalabhavan Mani starrer 'Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njanum', 'Karumadikuttan' and 'Nandanam'. The senior actor started her career as a theatre artist at the age of 19 and acted in nearly 105 films. She is the wife of popular theatre artist and film actor late AN Ganesh. She has over 100 films to her credit, most of which she was seen playing a supporting role. These include ‘Mandanmar Londanil’, ‘Utsava Melam’, ‘Golanthara Vartha’, ‘Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni’, ‘Kalyana Sougandhikam’, ‘Siamese Irattakal’, ‘Sreekrishnapurathe Nakshathrathilakkam’, and ‘My Dear Karady’, to name a few. Throughout her career, she worked with several acclaimed actors in the Kerala film industry. These included Kalabhavan Mani, Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dileep, Mohanlal and Mammootty. 'The Reporter’ and ‘Doctor Innocentanu’ were among her last memorable films. She was last seen in the big screen in 2016 in the film 'Pathirakkattu’. Besides films, she was also seen in a few TV serials. These include ‘Ramayanam’, ‘Mangalyam’, ‘Kalyanaveeran’ and ‘Minnukettu’. Meena Ganesh is survived by her two children, a son named Manoj Ganesh, and a daughter named Sangeetha.
19 December,2024 12:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
