<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie aka Pookie (2026) Movie: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nVijay Antony, Manchu Lakshmi\'s Tamil film Pookie is releasing in Telugu as Bookie. The film is helmed by Ganesh Chandra. The film\'s OTT rights are yet to be finalised. Let us see what Bookie offered to movie lovers.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie (2026) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nBookie story revolves around a young couple who witness turbulence in their relationship and how they deal with them. Kailash (Ajay Dishan) and Aazhi (Dhanusha) suddenly experience their relationship hit the rock after few years and this lands them in a situation as to whether to continue with the relation or move forward parting ways.\r\nHow they react and what decision they take and what role Kailash\'s father (Pandiarajan) and others played form rest of the narration.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie (2026) Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nAjay Dishan came up with a natural and realistic performance. He emoted and expressed well delivering dialogues with ease and giving a relatable feeling to the viewers. Dhanusha performed well as per the situation and did justice to her role. However at times, her role looked exaggerated due to the chracterisation.\r\nParthiban did full justice to the role of the lead actor\'s father. Others performed according to their roles.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie (2026) Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nBookie story is penned by Puthiya Parthi and is helmed by Ganesh Chandra. He tried to entertain youngsters with a Gen Z story and used many Gen Z lingos to connect chords with them. But in the process he failed to realise that one cannot differentiate between Romance categorising it into Gen Z or Older generation.\r\nHe tried to highlight the purity in love in the older genderation compared to that of immoral values of gen z relationships but sperations and parting of ways have been prevalent in the society since longtime. The screenplay is linear and treads in a predictable fashion and in the end however failed to justify the reunison of the leadpair.\r\nThe film lacked the emotions and everything turns artificial as the director stayed away from the ground reality. He spent the entire first half on how the lead pair deal with the breakup and here he tried to impresses Gen Z with jargons like binge watching, stress shopping and stress eating. But he failed to live in the reality. Both the lead pair characters turned out to be artificial bereft of any emotions. Much to the disappointment of all, the so called interval bang fell flat.\r\nHe passed most of the time and the second half with flashbacks. Instead of increasing the interest levels, these turned out to be patient testers. Ganesh Chandra\'s writing turned out to be lazy and he thought it was casual and interesting. Sadly, he failed to understand the meaning and thought process of Gen Z and he confined himself to use it as jargons.\r\nThe music for the film is tuned by Vijay Antony. Though songs didnot make much impact, he added value to the narration with his background music. Ganesh Chandra himself handled the cinematography and he captured the visuals in an appealing and beautiful manner. The editing of Vijay Antony could have been far better as there are scenes that slowed the pace of the narration. Dialogues are ok. Production values are fine.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie Movie: Advantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Performances</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">BGM</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie Movie: Disadvantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Artificial Elements</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Missing Emotions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Bookie aka Pookie (2026) Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Bookie turns out to be soulless Gen Z love story. Ganesh Chandra tried to attract movie lovers with a relatable love story of the current generation, but much to the disappointment of all everything turns artificial and lacked the emotions and soul that is vital for any romantic entertainer. His story telling lacked the creativity and novelty for all the talk of genx jargons. His screenplay and direction failed to inspire confidence. Considering all these aspects,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 1.5 rating for Bookie aka Pookie.

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South Indian film stars Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda are gearing up for their highly anticipated wedding, scheduled to take place on February 26, 2026, in Udaipur. The couple has reportedly hired an international security agency to ensure the ceremony remains private and secure. This agency will work alongside local authorities to restrict access to invited guests only.

Strict measures are being implemented to prevent any photos or videos from leaking online. Sources indicate that the wedding will be an intimate affair, with only close family members and a few friends in attendance. A no-phone policy is expected to be enforced at the venue to maintain the desired level of privacy.

The couple's decision to keep their wedding private is consistent with their approach to their relationship, which has been kept relatively low-key. Despite rumors circulating about the wedding, neither Rashmika nor Vijay has officially confirmed the details, leaving fans eagerly awaiting an official announcement or pictures from the ceremony.

The wedding festivities are expected to begin on February 24, with the main ceremony taking place on February 26. Following the wedding, a reception is planned in Hyderabad on March 4, inviting friends and industry colleagues. Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda's wedding plans reflect their desire for a private and special day, amidst the intense media scrutiny they face as public figures.

Highly Private Wedding For Rashmika 

Rashmika and Vijay Deverakonda Plan Private Wedding with High Security

Anupama Parameswaran and Dhruv Vikram are making headlines again, with rumors of a romantic relationship swirling around them. The speculation began when Dhruv posted a selfie with Anupama from an awards show on his Instagram, which she later reshared with a heart emoji. This simple gesture has fueled intense speculation among fans, who are convinced they're more than just friends.

The chemistry between Anupama and Dhruv is undeniable, and they've been spotted together at various events. At the JFW Awards in Chennai, Dhruv surprised Anupama by wishing her a happy birthday on stage, leaving her blushing. When asked who she'd call from the industry at 2 am, Anupama playfully replied, "I think I'll call Dhruv," adding fuel to the dating rumors.

Their recent public appearances have only intensified the speculation. Fans are dissecting every move, and many believe there's something special between them. The duo's collaboration in the film Bison has also contributed to the buzz, with some fans even spotting a kissing photo on a shared Spotify playlist, although this hasn't been officially confirmed.

While neither Anupama nor Dhruv has addressed the rumors, their fans are eagerly awaiting clarification. The speculation has sparked mixed reactions, with some fans excited about a possible romance and others skeptical about the timing. The buzz around Anupama and Dhruv's relationship continues to grow, with fans eagerly watching their every move.

Anupama Dhruv In Spotlight

Anupama Parameswaran and Dhruv Vikram Selfie Sparks Fresh Dating Speculation

&nbsp;\r\nVijayendra Prasad apologises for this reason. Star writer Vijayendra Prasad speaking about caste discrimination at Ravindra Bharathi, Hyderabad, surprised all by apologising to all.\r\nHe said &ldquo;I wanted to talk about this issue for a long time, but now I am taking this opportunity for the same,&rdquo; He continued &ldquo;My grandparents and great-grandparents did terrible things that I cannot even express in words,&rdquo;\r\nHe said &ldquo;I was born into that family. I carry their genes. I am enjoying the wealth they left behind. In that sense, I am also a partner in those sins,&rdquo;\r\nHe went to bow infront of all by tendering unconditional apology. He said &ldquo;I bow my head before all of you and humbly ask for forgiveness. Sorry&hellip; sorry&hellip; sorry&hellip; sorry&hellip; sorry&hellip; sorry,&rdquo;\r\nVijayendra Prasad provided scripts and stories for many successful and blockbuster films and he is now doing the same for Varanasi starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles.\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Why did Vijayendra Prasad apologise

Vijayendra Prasad apologises for this reason

\r\nMahesh Babu about wild animals in Varanasi. Mahesh Babu\'s Varanasi is progressing at a super sonic pace under the direction of Rajamouli. The film is releasing on 7 April 2027 across the world in a spectacular manner.\r\nThe film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran and Prakash Raj in important roles while Priyanka Chopra is playing the female lead. The music for the film is tuned by Keeravani.\r\nNow, Mahesh Babu speaking to scribes, shared his experience on shooting with wild animals. He said &ldquo;It was a bit intimidating with all those wild animals but after 5 or 10 minutes you wouldn&rsquo;t see the cameras, you wouldn&rsquo;t see anybody. It\'s just us in the middle of the wildlands.&rdquo;\r\nHe also added \"I heard Rajamouli on walkie-talkies instructing Priyanka Chopra to walk in front. I found it amusing at first.\" The film is bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Durga Arts banner by KL.Narayana.\r\n

Varanasi - Mahesh about wild animals

Mahesh Babu about wild animals in Varanasi

Allu Arjun, the Stylish Star, is making waves in Tollywood with his unique approach to friendship. He\'s made his childhood friends partners in his upcoming film, produced by Mythri Movie Makers and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. This move has sparked buzz in the industry, with many praising Bunny\'s commitment to his friends.\r\nBunny\'s friends, including Bunny Vas, Swathi, Nataraj, and Sandeep, are now part of his 23rd film\'s production team. This isn\'t the first time Bunny has involved his loved ones in his projects; he previously made his maternal relatives partners in \'Pushpa-1\' (Mutthamsetty Media)\r\nAllu Arjun\'s bond with his fans is remarkable. He warmly welcomes them and values their admiration. His fans have formed an army, working tirelessly to spread his fame. Recently, they established the Allu Arjun Fans Association in Bangalore, planning to expand to other regions, including North India.\r\nBunny\'s approach to fan engagement is being discussed in Tollywood. He\'s guiding his fans to be disciplined and involved in service activities. This mirrors his father Allu Aravind\'s efforts in managing Chiranjeevi\'s fans. With two big films lined up, Pushpa-2 and the Lokesh Kanagaraj project, fans are eagerly awaiting their release.

Allu Arjun Setting Friendship Goals

Allu Arjun Making His Friends And Family As Producers

Vrushakarma busy in RFC, glimpse getting ready. Naga Chaitanya is starring in a film titled Vrushakarma which is progressing at a brisk pace under the direction of Karthik Varma Dandu.\r\nThe film stars Meenakshi Chaudhary as the female lead and Sparsh Srivastava in an important role. According to the latest, the film\'s shooting is underway in the backdrop of extravagant sets in RFC, Hyderabad.\r\nThe film is nearing the finish line and the makers are planning to release a glimpse to delight all the fans. Inside talk is the makers are planning to release the glimpse in the first week of March.\r\nNaga Chaitanya is playing the role of Arjun, in the film. Ajaneesh Lokanath is the music director and Vrushakarma&nbsp; comes with a tagline Exacation Begins. Produced by Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra (SVCC) and Sukumar Writings, the film is planned as a pan India release.\r\nThe film is a mythological thriller and expectations are high as Karthik Varma earlier thrilled all with Virupaksha.

Vrushakarma first glimpse arriving

Vrushakarma busy in RFC -  Glimpse getting ready 

\r\nPrakash Raj in Varalakshmi\'s Saraswathi. Varalakshmi Sarathkumar is known for her intense and riveting performances. She is now making her debut as the director with the film titled Saraswathi.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThe film is progressing at a brisk pace and now it is coming out that Prakash Raj is playing an important role. The makers shared Prakash Raj\'s character and it is coming out that he will be playing the role of Lawyer Ramanujam.\r\nDosa Diaries, the production house producing the film, released a promo containing BTS clips of Prakash Raj on the sets of the film and wrote, \"Thank you Prakash Raj sir for being our RAMANUJAM. Saraswathi First Look out now. Directed by varusarath5. Produced by Pooja Sarath Kumar &amp; VaralaxmiSarathKumar under the DosaDiariesOffl banner. A MusicThaman Musical.\"\r\nVaralakshmi Sarathkumar posted , \"Thank you so much sir..!!! It was a pleasure having you with us.\"\r\nShe had said, \"It&rsquo;s been one hell of a year.. My directorial debut Saraswathi... We started shoot a month ago and now it&rsquo;s a WRAP for Saraswathi.\" She shared&nbsp; \"Thank you to every single person that was a part of this amazing journey. All my actors... team members...Every single light man to production amma. Thank you. I&rsquo;m filled with gratitude. More to go. More to say... soon...Wishing everyone a fabulous new year ahead.\"\r\nVaralakshmi is playing an important role and it stars Prakash Raj, Priya Mani, Radhikaa Sarathkumar and Naveen Chandra in key roles with Thaman tuning the music.\r\n

Prakash Raj enters Saraswathi

Prakash Raj in Varalakshmi Saraswathi

\r\nVijay Devarakonda house decorated. Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are entering into wedlock on 26 February in a grand manner. They are having destination wedding at the Jaipur, Rajasthan.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nAlready wedding preparations are underway and in the meantime, it is coming out that Vijay Devarakonda\'s house is decorated with lights. The videos and photos are going viral on social media.\r\nA paparazzo shared a video from outside Vijay Deverakonda&rsquo;s house, which was being decorated with lights. The house looked stunning, lit up with golden lights to welcome Rashmika home.\r\nFans reacted in the following way\r\n&nbsp;\r\nOne fan wrote, &ldquo;I am screaming.&rdquo; Another commented, &ldquo;Wow finally wedding vibes.&rdquo; Another wrote, &ldquo;Congratulations cuties.&rdquo; Another commented, &ldquo;Can&rsquo;t wait for their wedding.&rdquo; Another fan added, &ldquo;Best couple in the industry.&rdquo;\r\nWhile the wedding is confined only to few people, family members, close relatives and friends, the couple will be giving a reception on 4 March 2026 at Taj Krishna, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad where all the Tollywood celebrities will be gracing the event.\r\n

VD house decorated ahead of wedding

Vijay Devarakonda house decorated

<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hey Balwanth (2026) Movie: What\'s Behind</h2>\r\nSuhas created a niche for himself doing different entertainers and different roles and he is coming to entertain movie lovers with the film titled Hey Balwanth. The film caught the attention of all when it was first titled Hey Bhagavan and then was forced to change to Hey Balwanth due to Censor Board objections. The film directed by Gopi Atchara is releasing on 20 Feb 2026. Let us see what Suas offered to movie lovers as Hey Balwanth. Hey Balwanth OTT rights have been bagged by Zee 5 for a fancy sum and streaming will be after the completion of the theatrical run.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hey Balwanth (2026) Movie: Story Review</h2>\r\nHey Balwanth story revolves around a youngster who aspires to takeover his father\'s business and power it to new heights and where his quest leads to form the interesting part. Krishna (Suhas) since childhood dreams of taking over his father Balwanth (Sr Naresh) business.\r\nBut Balwanth opposes it and asks him to prove himself before he takesover. He comes into contact with Mithra (Shivani Nagaram), of Mithra Foundation. Love blossms between them and as things would have it, time comes to takeover his father\'s business. However, he gets a shock of his life. To findout more about it, and what roles Krishna\'s grandmother (Annapurna),his friend Baka (Sudarshan), Sitting MLA Durga Rao (Ajay Ghosh), his son (Vennela Kishore), rival politician and aspiring ticket contestant PVP (Harshavardhan), his father (Kota Srinivasa Rao) played should be watched on the screen.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hey Balwanth (2026) Movie: Artists Review</h2>\r\nSuhas asusual did justice to his role. The role is tailormade for him and it has the blend of romance, youthful exuberance, humour and emotions associated with it. He worked hard to make an impact and made a decent impression. However at times, it looked as though he is just passing through the motions.\r\nShivani Nagaram looked decent on the screen. She performed well according to her role. She didnot get much scope to showcase her acting talent and variations in it but carried the little hearts vibes into the film. She impressed with his dialogue delivery.\r\nSr Naresh turned out to be the show stopper. In the first half his role is just confined to take the story forward and he did it in a subtle manner but in the second half he with his mannerisms and antics entertained all. To the top of it, he impressed all with his emotions bringing in all his experience.\r\nSudarshan in the role of friend, generated a few laughs along with Suhas and Shivani Nagaram. He elevated the scenes with his screenpresence. Vennela Kishore is ok in his role but at times he turned irritating. Annapurna is good on the screen and Ajay Ghosh did his role accordingly. Harshavardhan made his presence felt. Babu Mohan played a cameo. Others performed according to their roles.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hey Balwanth (2026) Movie: Technicians Review</h2>\r\nHey Balwanth story is Gopi Atchara. He tried to entertain movielovers touching a pertinent and burning point. The first half sails off smoothly with the blend of youthful elements, romance and hilarious scenes. The first half comes with a decent but predictable twist setting the stage for the second half.\r\nThe second half continues in the same manner and in the runup to the pre climax and climax, he included father son sentiment scenes. However for all his efforts he failed to blend both entertainment and emotions in a perfect manner and this impacted the film\'s overall output.\r\nSeeing the film, one understands why Censor Board asked the makers to change the film\'s title from Hey Bhagawan to Hey Balwanth. The story penned by Gopi Atchara offered nothing new and he came up with a mix of previous hits from various languages. At times the so called entertaining and emotional scenes looked illogical.\r\nMahi Reddy Pandugula\'s cinematography is in sync with the story. He showed the scenes in a natural and at the same time colorful as and when required. Viplav Nyshadham\'s editing is ok but could have been better as there are few repetitive elements that dragged the pace of the narration. The music of Vivek Sagar is ok. The songs looked forced and one could have done away with them as they didnot add much value to the proceedings. His background score is as per the story. Dialogues are hilarious and at times emotional. But many are loaded with double meaning. Production values are decent.\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hey Balwanth Movie: Advantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Suhas, Naresh</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Few Hilarious Scenes</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Emotional Connectivity</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Short Run Time (2hr 4 mins)</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hey Balwanth Movie: Disadvantages</h2>\r\n<ul style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-size: 17px; background-color: #ffffff;\">\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Illogical Scenes</li>\r\n<li style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\">Repetitions</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<h2 style=\"box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif, Ramabhadra; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.1; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 18px; padding-bottom: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;\">Hey Balwanth (2026) Movie: Rating Analysis</h2>\r\nAltogether, Hey Balwanth turns out to be a good entertainer. Gopi Atchara on debut tried to entertain viewers and also blend few emotions highlighting the father-son bonding. Though the idea looks good, the story turned predictable, lacked novelty and screenplay is confined only to entertain viewers rather than a gripping narration. He tried to connect the emotional chords of the viewers in the second half, but few scenes are artificial and illogical. This diverse story that is compelling could have been worth a little more work on the script. Considering all these aspects,&nbsp;Cinejosh goes with a 2.75 rating for Hey Balwanth.

Hey Balwanth Review

\r\nManasa Varanasi reacts to the kissing scene. Manasa Varanasi recently impressed all with her performance in Santosh Sobhan\'s Couple Friendly.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nThere were intimate and kissing scenes in the film. When asked about them, Manasa Varanasi reacted in the following way. Manasa was asked, &ldquo;There are kissing scenes in this movie, right? How would you define a kiss?&rdquo; First, she looked confused at the line of questioning. Then keeping her wits about her, she replied, &ldquo;Keep it short and simple,&rdquo; in a sarcastic tone, which can be shortened to &lsquo;kiss&rsquo;. The answer left her co-star Santosh Sobhan in splits and he began clapping as Manasa continued to look pointedly at the reporter with a smile on her face.\r\nFans reacted in the following way. Sharing the video, one Instagram user wrote, &ldquo;Turning an uncomfortable question into a sixer.&rdquo; Another commented, &ldquo;Thats why she is miss India, a pageantry title holder, they are well trained and witty to give that back questions like this.&rdquo; One even wrote, &ldquo;Hahaha. Now that&rsquo;s called roasting!&rdquo; An X (formerly Twitter) user posted the video, writing, &ldquo;Manasa Varanasi &gt;&gt;&gt; SSR Varanasi frrrrrrrr.&rdquo; Another joked, &ldquo;No wonder she is mahesh fan, abbaba timing and one line punch.&rdquo;\r\n

Manasa Varanasi on kissing scene

Manasa Varanasi reacts to the kissing scene

\r\nIs Dhanush in Shankar\'s Velperi. Ace director Shankar who once revolutionalised the Indian cinema with his hard hitting message oriented commercial entertainers is now reeling under string of flops.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nHe is now coming up with his dream project Velperi. In the meantime, reports are coming that Shankar is planning to cast Dhanush in a key role in the project and approached him for the same.\r\nDhanush is currently busy with his films D55 and others. Inside talk is Shankar inquired about Dhanush\'s current projects and also about his dates availability. Shankar earlier planned to cast either Ranveer Singh or Chiyaan Vikram. Velperi is a dual hero film and it is based on the book \'Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari\', a historical novel penned by well known Tamil writer Su Venkatesan.\r\nVelpari is a legendary Tamil king known as much for his courage and administration as he was known for his generosity and kindness. The popular phrase \'Mullaikku Theru Koduthaan Pari\', which is widely in use in Tamil Nadu even to this day, is actually a part of poetry sung in praise of Pari, who is known to have offered his own chariot to save a jasmine shrub from wilting and withering. Pari is one of the seven last philanthropists about whom there is extensive Tamil literature. It may be recalled that Shankar, while delivering a speech on Velpari, had disclosed that he had wanted to read \'Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari\' during the lockdown imposed due to Covid. Dhanush\'s 55 is directed by Rajkumar Periasamy of Amaran fame.\r\n

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