Filmfare awards for the year 2024 were announced and Laapataa Ladies won 12 awards including the Best Film award.

Following this, The Kerala Story director Sudipto Sen blasted the jury for the awards to Laapataa Ladies. He on Instagram posted&nbsp; "This year Filmfare truly is an expose of Indian &lsquo;nouvelle vague&rsquo; A blatantly plagiarised film a film which is a tutorial of brutality and a film which did not survive the box office for more than 72 hours took away most of the crowns. As expected, the best work of 2024 remains elusive. Realised why Filmfare was so vocal against The Kerala Story receiving National Awards. I am happy that this &lsquo;wood&rsquo; community does not recognise, invite or choose us (sic)."

He added, &ldquo;We are spared from faking smiles, faking comradier, and most importantly, not indulging in any sycophancy. In the end- I am happy that we are saved from hobnobbing with this tamasha in the name of cinema in Mumbai and clicking selfies in Cannes. Atleast we are saved from these ugly hypocrisies and fake tapestry in the name of cinema.&rdquo;

In the caption, Sudipto wrote: "I never expect anything great from any Indian cinema establishment, particularly when it is media or cinema journalism. Mostly enamored by the glamor and rich world of the stars, exactly the way people from villages and small cities gather in front of Mr. Bachchan or SRK' house.

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Director attacks Laapataa Ladies win

Sudipto Sen of The Kerala Story slams Laapataa Ladies Filmfare awards

Samantha of late is not seen in films and has been visiting spiritual places or else seen with Raj Nidamoru triggering rumours about their relationship.\r\nIn the meantime, Samantha\'s personal ashram of Linga Bhairavi is becoming the talking point. Samantha posted pictures and videos of everything from her workouts to winning awards and spending time with her pets, what caught everyone\'s attention was her puja room, featuring the Linga Bhairavi.\r\nSome pictures Samantha posted show her dressed in red and gold, participating in a puja at her home. Another picture shows a glimpse of her puja room, with the Linga Bhairavi right in front and centre, with mango leaves and flowers decorating the doorway.\r\nAnother picture also appears to show a puja corner at her home, featuring a small, framed picture of Linga Bhairavi, and Samantha praying in front of it. She also remarked in one of the videos that she will be in Hyderabad for three months.\r\nShe posted&nbsp; wrote, &ldquo;All that I think, say, do, and aim for should honor my highest self. That&rsquo;s what came to me during my silence. Now, I just hope I can live it, not just say it.&rdquo; For the unversed, the Linga Bhairavi was consecrated by Sadhguru of Isha Foundation in January 2010 at the Isha Yoga Centre.\r\nFans reacted in the following manner\r\nPodcaster Mona Sharma commented, &ldquo;What an honor to know you. Love your own personal #ashram at home. Creating a space where your love and light can resonate!&rdquo; Actor Vishnupriya wrote, &ldquo;Linga Bhairavi (heart eyes and heart emojis).&rdquo;\r\nTalking about a picture of Samantha where she holds badge with silence written on it, a fan wrote, &ldquo;Yes, silence truly helps us reflect and reconnect with ourselves. I&rsquo;m so glad it has helped you too.&rdquo; They also added, &ldquo;It&rsquo;s also heartwarming to see your devotion to Devi Linga Bhairavi, she indeed takes care of her devotees in ways beyond our understanding.&rdquo; A fan even wrote, &ldquo;I love your puja room and Devi looks resplendent.&rdquo;\r\nFans also thought that Samantha was inspirational for showing how she works out and more, with one of them writing, &ldquo;An absolute inspiration.&rdquo; Another wrote, &ldquo;Ur such a brave woman mam. Ur an inspiration to a whole new generation of people.&rdquo;\r\n<div></div>

Fans wowed at Sam personal ashram

Samantha personal ashram becomes talking point

Malayalam superstar Mammootty recently recovered from his illness and he already resumed shooting for his films.\r\nAccording to the latest, he landed in Lodon for the shooting of his upcoming entertainer Patriot. The film is an espionage thriller and is helmed by Mahesh Narayanan. Anto Joseph who is producing the film shared the video in which Mammootty was seen making his way through London International Airport, accompanied by his team. The footage showed the actor warmly interacting with fans gathered at the terminal before he departed in a Rolls-Royce, highlighting the anticipation surrounding his presence in the city.\r\nThe makers recently completed the film\'s Hyderabad schedule and the London schedule will start from 15 October. It is a lengthy schedule and go on till mid December.\r\nThe film stars&nbsp; Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Revathy, Darshana Rajendran, and Zarin Shihab in important roles.&nbsp; Mammootty plays a retired JAG officer wrongfully framed for espionage, while Mohanlal appears as an army general preparing for a deadly mission.

Mammootty lands in London

Mammootty in Lodon for this reason

The first single from Megastar Chiranjeevi's highly anticipated film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, titled "Meesala Pilla", has been released, and it's a chartbuster. The song features Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara, and its vibrant electronic beats, punchy basslines, and catchy synth melodies are sure to get you moving. Composed by Bheems Ceciroleo, the track has been a huge hit among fans, with many already creating Instagram reels to its catchy tune.
The film boasts an impressive cast, including Chiranjeevi, Nayanthara, and Catherine Tresa. The technical crew includes Sameer Reddy as the cinematographer, Tammiraju as the editor, and AS Prakash as the art director. The story has been written by S Krishna and G Adi Narayana, with S Krishna also working as the executive producer. With its grand scale and talented team, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is shaping up to be a must-watch.
The "Meesala Pilla" song features Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara's on-screen chemistry, with the former exuding charm and sophistication in a sleek suit. The song's lyrics, penned by Bhaskarabhatla, capture a playful and teasing banter between the two leads. Udit Narayan's return to singing for Chiranjeevi's film after a long hiatus adds to the song's charm.
Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is set to release in theatres during the Sankranthi festival in 2026. With its star-studded cast, talented technical crew, and catchy music, the film is expected to be a blockbuster hit. Fans are eagerly waiting for the film's release, and the "Meesala Pilla" song has only added to the anticipation.&nbsp;

Meesala Pilla - Mega Vibe In Display

Chiranjeevi Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu First Single Out

Keerthy Suresh feared that parents would not accept Antony Thattil as son-in-law. Keerthy Suresh entered into wedlock with Antony Thattil in 2024 after dating him for more than 15 years.

She said that at that time, she thought that her parents would not accept Antony Thattil due to his religion. She said &ldquo;We needed time; we started dating in 2010. I still needed to finish college and have a career. Over the past 15 years, we were in a long-distance relationship for about 5-6 years, as he was in Qatar and I was in Chennai. Once he came back to India, he needed time, so did I.&rdquo;

She continued &ldquo;At home, we assumed we might have issues due to religious differences. I spoke to dad one day four years ago, but he made it smooth. It was nothing like I had imagined,&rdquo;

She revealed &ldquo;In 2018, he gifted it (the dog) to me after Mahanti. I couldn't talk about the relationship publicly yet, and I wanted to honour our relationship. So I named the dog Nyke after Ny from Anthony and Ke from Keerthy.&rdquo;

Keerthy Suresh on her marriage fears

Keerthy Suresh feared that parents wouldnot accept Antony Thattil as son-in-law

The latest song from the upcoming film Thamma, titled "Poison Baby", has been released, and it's a real showstopper. The dance number features Malaika Arora and Rashmika Mandanna, both of whom bring their A game to the table. While Malaika's swag was highly anticipated, it was Rashmika who ended up stealing the show with her minimalistic yet captivating moves.

Thamma is a horror comedy film that introduces vampires to the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. The movie boasts an impressive cast, including Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal. The film's plot promises a mix of comedy, romance, and supernatural elements, making it a highly anticipated release.

With Varun Dhawan also set to make a cameo appearance, reprising his role from Bhediya, fans are eagerly waiting for the vampire vs Bhediya fight. Thamma is scheduled to release on October 21, 2025, coinciding with Diwali. The film marks the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, following Stree, Bhedia, Munjya, and Stree 2.

With its unique blend of horror and comedy, Thamma is expected to be a blockbuster hit. The "Poison Baby" song has set the tone for an exciting and entertaining film. With its catchy music and captivating dance moves, Thamma is shaping up to be a must watch this Diwali season.

Rashmika Goes Bold In Poison Baby

Thamma Poison Baby Song Steals the Show

\r\nRahman on Khwaja Mere Khwaja. Movie lovers cannot forget the song Khwaja Mere Khwaja from the hit film Jodha Akbar which starred Aishwarya Rai and Hrithik Roshan under the direction of Ashutosh Gowariker.\r\nThe song turned out to be one of the chartbusters and is still the most listened song. Now Rahman said that the song was never meant for Jodha Akbar. He said &ldquo;I&rsquo;d gone to Ajmer. One of the Khadims there said, &lsquo;Why don&rsquo;t you do a song on Khwaja? You&rsquo;re not doing one. You&rsquo;ve done &lsquo;Piya Haji Ali&rsquo; (from Khalid Mohamed&rsquo;s 2000 action thriller Fiza).&rsquo; I said, &lsquo;I don&rsquo;t know. I&rsquo;m not getting it. Why don&rsquo;t you pray I should get it?,\'&rdquo;\r\nA few months later, while flying to Australia, Rahman found himself struggling with the melody for a romantic number. &ldquo;I wasn&rsquo;t getting the tune right,\" he recalled. &ldquo;So I tried experimenting with it as a song dedicated to Khwaja. I recorded the full track and asked lyricist Kashif to complete it. A year later, Ashutosh Gowariker came to me with Jodhaa Akbar.\"\r\nHe added Gowariker explained a sequence in Jodhaa Akbar where Emperor Akbar, played by Hrithik Roshan, visits the Ajmer Dargah. &ldquo;I said, &lsquo;Wait, I have a song!&rsquo; But he told me he didn&rsquo;t want a full song &mdash; just two lines. I told him it&rsquo;s a complete composition,\" Rahman laughed.\r\nWhen Gowariker heard Khwaja Mere Khwaja, he was moved. &ldquo;He held my hands and kept saying, &lsquo;Please give this song to me.&rsquo; I said, &lsquo;Okay, but you can&rsquo;t change anything.&rsquo; And then, two years later, I got the Oscars,\" Rahman smiled, calling the song &ldquo;Khwaja&rsquo;s blessings.\"\r\n

Rahman on Khwaja Mere Khwaja

Rahman stunning take on his song Khwaja Mere Khwaja

\r\nThe makers of director Madhan\'s upcoming romantic entertainer, featuring \'Tourist Family\' director Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan in the lead, have announced that shooting for the film has been completed. Soundarya Rajinikanth, one of the producers of the film, took to her Instagram page to share the news, stating, \"And It\'s a wrap. The shooting of MRP Entertainment - Zion Films #ProductionNo4 has successfully been completed!\"\r\nA Promising Project with a Talented Team\r\nThe film, tentatively referred to as #PRNO4, boasts an impressive technical team, including music director Sean Roldan, cinematographer Shreyaas Krishna, editor Suresh Kumar, art director Raj Kamal, and costume designer Priya Ravi. Abishan Jeevinth, known for directing the superhit film \'Tourist Family\', marks his acting debut in this film, playing the role of Sathya opposite Anaswara Rajan\'s Monisha. With shooting completed, the film is now set to enter post-production.\r\nThe film\'s success is eagerly anticipated, especially given Abishan Jeevinth\'s previous success with \'Tourist Family\', which grossed over â‚¹90 crores at the box office. Soundarya Rajinikanth\'s Zion Pictures and Magesh Raj Pasilian\'s MRP Entertainment are jointly producing the film.\r\nWith its talented cast and crew, this film is expected to be one of the most exciting releases in the near future. Fans are eagerly waiting for more updates on the film\'s release date and plot. The upcoming film has generated significant buzz, and its completion is a significant milestone.\r\n

TF Director New Film Wrapped

Soundarya Rajinikanth Production Introducing Superhit Director As Hero Wraps Up

\r\nSekhar Kammula daughter Vandana completes graduation. Sekhar Kammula revealed the good news that her daughter Vandana completed her graduation. He shared his daughter\'s picture and posted&nbsp; &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a poignant feeling when you realize that your kids have grown up and are ready to face the world. Proud seeing my daughter graduate with honors.&rdquo;\r\nIn the picture Sekhar Kammula is seen smiling widely as he hugs his daughter, Vandana. With her graduation cap on, Vandana also appears happy about reaching this milestone.\r\nFans left congratulatory messages under the post, with one of them writing, &ldquo;All grown up (heart emoji) congratulations Vandana.&rdquo; Another fan called the moment &lsquo;adorable&rsquo; and congratulated both of them. Former actor Richa Langella commented, &ldquo;Such proud moment indeed! Congrats!&rdquo;\r\nRecently Vandana was seen with her father Sekhar Kammula for the audio launch of his film Kuberaa which starred Dhanush in the lead and Rashmika as the female lead and Nagarjuna in a powerful special.\r\n

SK daughter completes graduation

Sekhar Kammula daughter Vandana completes graduation

\r\nSreeleela springs a surprise with her new film poster. Sreeleela is the most happening and sought after beauty in the film industry. Sreeleela is currently starring in Ravi Teja\'s Mass Jathara, Sivakarthikeyan\'s Parasakthi, Bollywood project with Anurag Basu and also romancing Pawan Kalyan in Ustaad Bhagat Singh.\r\nIn the midst of all this, today Sreeleela shared her new film poster. She posted &ldquo;Ready, steady, fire&hellip;Mirchi lagne wali hai! Oct 19 #AagLagaaDe,\" One of the fans wrote, &ldquo;That confidence, that aura &mdash; unmatched as always\" Another wrote, &ldquo;Mass Sreeleela so sweet\". Recently, Bobby Deol also shared new look from his next film.\r\nBobby Deol shared a poster which showed him in a new intriguing avatar with thick black-framed glasses and long hair. He is seen rocking a purple shirt layered with a matching coat, and looks intense in the poster. His expression is serious, adding to the intrigue around his new character. In the background, we see silhouettes of helicopters and war tanks, hinting at an action-packed theme. The text on the poster reads, &ldquo;Coming soon&hellip; Bobby Deol as Professor White Noise.\" In his caption, he wrote, &ldquo;Popcorn popcorn le aao, show shuru honay wala hai&hellip; Oct 19 #AagLagaaDe.\"\r\nThis is increasing speculation that Sreeleela new look is for one of her Bollywood project.\r\n

Sreeleela comes up with a twist

Sreeleela springs a surprise with her new film poster

\r\nSundeep Kishan, the lead actor in the upcoming Telugu series \'Super Subbu\', believes that stories like this need to be told. The series, which will be streamed on Netflix, follows a man who is unexpectedly tasked with teaching sex education to members of a remote village, despite being the least qualified for the job. Sundeep Kishan says, \"We\'ve entered a beautiful era of storytelling today, where the stories are more bold, expressive and feel like a part of our lives.\"\r\nThe series boasts a talented cast, including Mithila Palkar and Murali Sharma in pivotal roles. Mithila Palkar describes the series as a \"delightful mix of comedy, emotions, and family bonds\" that explores the life of Subbu, an unlucky young man striving to chase his dreams while grappling with small-town realities and a strict father. The series weaves together love, ambition, and self-discovery in a refreshing and quirky narrative.\r\nDirector Mallik Ram says, \"Super Subbu was born from a simple observation that even today, anything about sex education is still spoken about in whispers. I wanted to turn this silence into a story that feels familiar, set in a village that could be anyone&rsquo;s own.\"\r\nThe series is produced by Rajiv Chilaka for Chilaka Productions and was one of the six titles named by Netflix for streaming. With its unique storyline, relatable characters, and bold themes, \'Super Subbu\' is shaping up to be a must watch series. Fans are eagerly waiting for its release, and the anticipation is building up.\r\n

Sundeep Kishan on Super Subbu

Sundeep Kishan Next Is A Netflix Original Superhit Subbu

\r\nThe Raja Saab producer startling allegation against Pushpa The Rule. Prabhas\' The Raja Saab directed by Maruthi is releasing on 9 Jan 2026. The film got delayed on multiple occasions much to the disappointment of fans. Many angry fans trolled the makers mercilessly.\r\nIn the midst of all this, The Raja Saab producer made startling allegations that the VFX supervisor delayed the film for Allu Arjun Pushpa The Rule and even threated director Maruthi when questioned.\r\nProducer TG Vishwa Prasad of People Media Factory&nbsp; said&nbsp; &ldquo;I can name a few people who really put us in trouble. I\'ve already named one for Karthikeya 2, and another for The Raja Saab, who was really in extortion mode. He made us delay our movie because he didn&rsquo;t do any of the work until October 2024. We were supposed to come in April 2025.&rdquo;\r\nHe went on to add that the VFX supervisor did the same for other filmmakers and was recently ousted from Rajamouli-Mahesh Babu\'s SSMB29. He said &ldquo;He didn&rsquo;t work on a single shot and just kept everything with him, taking a monthly fee for his entourage and team. He threatened the director that he would quit if he said something. And this person has a habit of doing this. He was recently kicked out of Rajamouli&rsquo;s film. Since he got busy with Pushpa 2, he didn&rsquo;t do any of our work. Someday, I&rsquo;ll show him what the fee is for his extortion.&rdquo;\r\n