Manoj Bajpayee, known for his versatile performances his set to star in the iconic role of Mahatma Gandhi. Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra confirmed the same about it and inside talk is the film will go to sets from September.\r\nTalking about the biographical film, Mishra posted&nbsp; &ldquo;That&rsquo;s roughly the plan. Hope it all works out.&rdquo;It is a challenge for Manoj Bajpayee as he played the roles that demanded varaitions accordingly. The project is set to roll in Kolkota.\r\nSources reveal that the film is not just a biopic but it will explore the key chapters of Gandhi&rsquo;s life. The makers decided Kolkota as it has historical and cultural relevance.\r\nThe pre production is currently underway. Manoj Bajpayee was last seen in Family Man Seaon 3 and is now starring in Ram Gopal Varma\'s thriller Police Station Mein Bhoot.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

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Manoj Bajpayee turns Gandhi

Manoj Bajpayee to play the role of Gandhi

Chiyaan Vikram and his son Dhruv shared screen presence in Mahaan. The film was directly released on Amazon Prime on 10 Feb 2022 and it starred Simran, Bobby Simha, Sananth, Vettai Muthukumar and Deepak Paramesh in key roles.\r\nNow, Karthik Subbaraj speaking to scribes shared&nbsp; &ldquo;I have a small idea for Mahaan 2, but I need to write it. It will likely be 2027&ndash;2028 by the time the film happens,&rdquo;\r\nMahaan revolved around Gandhi Mahaan, a quiet commerce teacher whose life spirals after his wife leaves him, pushing him into the world of illicit liquor trade. Years later, his son returns as a strict Gandhian police officer, leading to a tense ideological and emotional clash between the two.\r\nKarthik Subbaraj on the professional front&nbsp; had his last release Retro with Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead. Dhruv Vikram was see in Bison directed by Maari Selvaraj. Vikram is starring in the direction of newcomer Bodi Rajkumar and Shruti Haasan is touted to be the female lead.&nbsp;

Is Mahaan 2 on the cards

Karthik Subbaraj on Mahaan 2

&nbsp;Super Star Mahesh Babu enoys tremendous fan following among all sections of movie lovers across the country. His fanfollowing increases even though he didnot star in other langauge films. Most of the time, he went on record that he is comfortable with doing films in Telugu.

But all that may change completely. It is known that Mahesh Babu is currently starring in Varanasi which is helmed by Rajamouli. Expectations are high on the project across the world as Rajamouli earlier created a sensation with RRR and the song Naatu Naatu won the Oscars.

The film's shooting is in fullswing and it will be releasing on 7 April 2026. The film stars Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in key roles. Mahesh Babu is yet to sign his next project and in the meantime, it is coming out that top producers from across the country are making beeline for him.

Mythri Movie Makers' Naveen Yerneni, met Mahesh Babu multiple times. They discussed the possible directors for his next project. Apart from it, Hombale Films annd Sun Pictures also met Mhaeh Babu. Mahesh is yet to give any confirmation to any of them and he will take a final call based on the script and the story.&nbsp;

Producers making a beeline for MB

Producers thronging for Mahesh Babu

Mrunal Thakur speaking to scribes, shared her insecurities and the perception of beauty.\r\nMrunal said \"Even after coming to Mumbai, I could not answer questions in class because I was insecure about my English and my Marathi accent. My name is unisex and boys would make fun of it. When I entered the industry, I felt I needed to sound elite. I thought accent and diction defined who you were. But today I realise insecurities only matter when you give them importance. Now I am comfortable in my own skin. I feel good the way I am.\"\r\nShe continued \"Yes, absolutely. Sometimes people assume that if you are beautiful and successful, life must be easy. It is not. There are moments when I wish I could just be normal. For &lsquo;Love Sonia&rsquo;, my audition was placed in a folder marked &lsquo;Do Not Open&rsquo;. It was literally in a trash folder. Fortunately, the director opened it and felt I was right for the role. I had to convince the team that with prosthetics and makeup, we could make it work. People assume beauty makes everything easier. It does not. Everyone struggles. Beauty alone cannot carry you forward. Many things have to fall into place. I remember attending a funeral and not being able to grieve freely because cameras were around. Sometimes you just want to be a daughter or a sister, not an actor.\"\r\nOn difference between South and Hindi cinema, she said \"The biggest difference is the language. Everything else is the same, the passion, the professionalism and the love for cinema. In Mumbai you get vada pav and kanda poha. In the South you get idli, vada, sambar and chutney. The beauty of both industries lies in the audience. The love I receive in both spaces is overwhelming. Work styles differ too. One film was completed in 38 days, another in 75, and one took 120 days. It depends on the director and the process. As an actor, I feel grateful for every experience.\"\r\n&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

Mrunal on the perception of beauty

Mrunal on her insecurities and perception of beauty

&nbsp;Sharwanand who is hailed as the Charming Star scored a hit with the hilarious entertainer Nari Nari Naduma Murari during Sankranti and now all eyes are on his upcoming project.\r\nIt is known that Srinu Vytla is set to direct Sharwanand\'s next project. Sirnu Vytla who is known for his hilarious entertainers of late has been reeling under string of flops. His last film, Vishwam failed to set the screens on fire.\r\nSharwanand according to sources will be sporting a new look in the film. Now rumours are going on over the film\'s female lead. Earlier rumours spread that the makers are planning to rope in Bhagyasri Borse as the female lead. Now, they are planning to rope in Rukmini Vasanth, who shot to fame with her film Kantara.\r\nAccording to sources, the film will be featuring a senior actor in an important role. Mythri Movie Makers is bankrolling the project.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Is she the female lead in Sharwa-SV project

Whom is Sharwanand romancing in his next with Srinu Vytla

Ranbir Kapoor\'s epic Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is capturing the imagination of all. The film made in two parts is made on a large scale.\r\nThe first part will be releasing on Diwali 2026 and second part on Diwali 2027. Now, speaking to scribes, producer Namita Malhotra said \"For everybody in this audience, Ramayana is the foundation of our culture, our stories, and our history. I&rsquo;ve spent nearly two decades trying to establish a foothold in Hollywood. Unlike many other American industries, whether financial services, technology, or medicine, where Indians have achieved great success, we had no real presence in Hollywood. There wasn&rsquo;t much appreciation for our industry, our history, or our culture.\"\r\nHe added \"Through that journey, it kept frustrating me that we were often seen through the lens of an emerging country. That troubled me deeply. I felt we needed to present something that shows who we truly are, where we come from, and the richness of our culture and history in a way the world has never seen before,\"\r\nHe continued \"That became the genesis of why Ramayana is the perfect story to present to the world with pride. We have everything that the biggest Hollywood spectacles offer,\"&nbsp; and added \"We have mounted this film at a scale in terms of budget, technological engagement, and visual ambition that is second to none. We are making what I would call, in 2026, one of the largest independently financed films in the world, from anywhere in the world,\"\r\nSai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Vivek Oberoi, Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal and others&nbsp; are playing important roles in the film.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Producer promises Global Spectacle

Producer promises global spectacle with Ramayana

Nithiin is gearing up for a strong comeback during the Sankranthi season with a new film, aiming to break his streak of consecutive failures. His recent films, Thammudu and Robinhood, failed to impress audiences, but he\'s determined to bounce back with a hit. He has officially announced a project with director VI Anand and is teaming up with director Anji K (Aay Fame) for another film produced by Shresht Movies.\r\nThe makers have applied for the title Sankranthi Subhakankshalu, indicating a grand release during Sankranthi 2027. Nithiin is hoping this festive release will mark a powerful comeback in his career. With Sankranthi around the corner, fans are eagerly waiting to see if Nithiin can make a successful return to the big screen.\r\nThe film\'s success could be a turning point in Nithiin\'s career, and he\'s leaving no stone unturned to make it a hit. Produced by Shresht Movies, the film is expected to be a visual treat with a strong storyline and engaging performances.\r\nAs the countdown begins, excitement is building among fans. Will Nithiin succeed in his attempt to make a comeback? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain, he\'s giving it his all.

Make or Break Moment For Nithiin

Sankranthi 2027 A Make or Break Moment for Nithiin

\r\nInteresting developments on Sai Pallavi MS.Subbulakshmi biopic. Sai Pallavi is known for her exceptional talent and terrific acting performances and different genre entertainers.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nShe is now starring in Bollywood\'s prestigious project Ramayana and she is playing the role of Goddess Sita. Apart from it, she is playing the lead role in legendary singer MS.Subbulakshmi\'s biopic.\r\nThe makers are yet to make any announcement but inside talk is production and costume design is in full swing. Sources reveal that the film will be helmed by Gowtham Tinnanuri of Jersey fame. The music will be provided by Anirudh Ravichander.\r\nThe film is expected to be bankrolled in a prestigious manner on Geetha Arts banner. MS.Subbulakshmi was the first musician to be awarded the Bharat Ratna, India\'s highest civilian honour. She also received the Ramon Magsaysay award in 1974 and became the first Indian musician to perform at the United Nations General Assembly in 1966.\r\n

Interesting Developments MSS biopic

Interesting developments on MS Subbulakshmi biopic starring Sai Pallavi 

\r\nKhushi Kapoor in Mom 2. Movie lovers cannot forget legendary actress Sridevi\'s action thriller Mom which captured the imagination of all. The film is helmed by Ravi Udyawar.\r\n&nbsp;\r\nFor long the talk of the sequel did rounds and sometime back reports came that the sequel would star Khushi Kapoor, Sridevi\'s daughter in the lead role.\r\nNow it is coming out that Mom 2 will be happening with Khushi in the lead. Karishma Tanna, according to the sources will be playing an important role in the film.\r\nTitled Mom 2, the sequel will not feature Sridevi&rsquo;s character. Instead, Khushi plays a daughter seeking justice and avenging her mother&rsquo;s death.\r\nGirish Kohli who directed the first part will be directing the film and Boney Kapoor will be bankrolling the project. Khushi has had a challenging start to her acting career. Her high-profile debut in Zoya Akhtar&rsquo;s The Archies failed to make an impact, while her second film, Loveyappa, opposite Aamir Khan&rsquo;s son Junaid, fared even worse at the box office.\r\n

Daughter in Mom sequel

Khushi Kapoor in Mom 2

Dhurandhar The Revenge trailer on this special occasion. Ranveer Singh\'s Dhurandhar The Revenge is the cynosure of all eyes. The film is the sequel to Dhurandhar, the spy thriller which turned out to be a sensational blockbuster. The film\'s is now releasing on 19 March 2026.\r\nAlready the film\'s promotions and the recently released teaser got tremendous response from all quarters. Now all eyes are on the film\'s trailer. Now reports are coming that the film\'s trailer will be released on 4 March 2026 on the occasion of Holi.\r\nAhead of the trailer, the makers are expected to release a song as a special surprise. The film is directed by Aditya Dhar and it stars&nbsp; Akshaye Khanna, Sara Arjun, Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, and Dinesh Pandor in important roles.\r\nReports are coming that the film has multiple cameos to surprise all movie lovers.&nbsp; The film\'s release date is set for March 19, 2026, and it will be released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada.\r\n<div></div>

Dhuranahdar 2 trailer on this date

Dhurandhar The Revenge trailer on this special occasion

Vijay Deverakonda, known for his roles in Arjun Reddy and Geetha Govindam, is looking for a solid comeback. He is generating buzz with his upcoming films, Ranabaali and Rowdy Janardhana where both films are scheduled to hit the screens in quick succession.\r\nVijay Deverakonda is now reportedly set to collaborate with Vikram K. Kumar, renowned for directing \"Manam\" and \"24\", under UV Creations. This partnership is expected to bring an exciting cinematic experience.&nbsp;\r\nReports suggest Vikram Kumar has approached AR Rahman for music in his upcoming film with Vijay Deverakonda, though nothing is officially confirmed. Filming is expected to start by the end of this year. With Vijay\'s versatility and Vikram\'s storytelling, fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement.&nbsp;\r\nVijay is currently juggling two projects, Rowdy Janardhana and Ranabaali, with the latter featuring Rashmika Mandanna. Rowdy Janardhana, directed by Ravi Kiran Kola, is an intense period action drama with Keerthy Suresh as the female lead, slated for a December 2026 release. The film\'s music is being composed by Christo Xavier.\r\n<div></div>

ARR For VD Next

AR Rahman To Compose For Vijay Deverakonda Vikram Kumar Project

The Ilaiyaraaja biopic, starring Dhanush, was announced in March 2024, with Arun Matheswaran initially set to direct. However, rumors surfaced that Arun Matheswaran was no longer part of the project, prompting an official clarification from Dhanush's team. According to the statement, Matheswaran is still on board to direct the biopic, which will proceed as planned.&nbsp;

The film's pre production work is complete, and shooting is expected to begin in April 2027, after Arun wraps up his current project, DC, with Lokesh Kanagaraj. Dhanush will play Ilaiyaraaja, with music composed by the maestro himself. The biopic promises to be a significant cinematic event, exploring Ilaiyaraaja's life and career.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Dhanush has signed another biopic, portraying Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, directed by Om Raut, expected to start shooting in late 2027 or 2028. With two high profile biopics in the pipeline, Dhanush is gearing up for an intense phase in his career.&nbsp;

The Ilaiyaraaja biopic represents a cultural documentation of one of Indian cinema's most important musical figures, with contributions spanning over four decades. Ilaiyaraaja's influence on film music has transcended regional boundaries, inspiring generations of composers and musicians.

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