Sandeep Reddy Vanga has taken a dig at an unnamed actress in a recent X post, accusing her of playing "dirty PR games" and putting down a younger actor while ousting his story. The post appears to be a response to the recent casting change in his film Spirit, where Triptii Dimri replaced Deepika Padukone.
Sandeep Reddy Vanga wrote, &ldquo;When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100% faith. There is an unsaid NDA(Non Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, You've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are.... Putting down a Younger actor and ousting my story?&nbsp; Is this what your feminism stands for ? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft &amp; for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it. Aisa karo.... Agli baar poori kahani bolna... kyunki mujhe jarra bhi farak nahi padtha.#dirtyPRgames I like this kahawath very much"
Sandeep lose his cool when several B-town media outlets report Spirit will follow Vanga's signature style - a bold, A-rated action drama packed with high-octane sequences and bold scenes. They claim that it is due to these bold scenes Deepika opted to walk out of the project. Sandeep Reddy Vanga's post has sparked a mixed reaction online, with some fans hailing him for his confidence and others criticizing him for being selective with his outrage.
Despite the controversy surrounding the casting change, Spirit is set to begin filming in October 2025, with Prabhas and Triptii Dimri starring opposite each other. The film will be released in nine languages, and talks are currently on with Korean actor Ma Dong-seok for a key role. Vanga's previous films, Kabir Singh and Animal, were blockbusters at the box office, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how Spirit will fare.

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Sandeep Vanga Slams dirty PR games

Sandeep Reddy Vanga Scathing Response on dirty PR games

\r\nSunny Leone done with her Independent Hollywood film. Sunny Leone of late is not seen on Indian silver screen. It is known that she is starring in her first independent Hollywood film. According to the latest, Sunny Leone wrapped up her independent Hollywood film.\r\nIn the film, Sunny Leone is playing the role of a UN Peace Keeping Soldier in a war torn country. A source shares \"The gritty, action-heavy narrative is a sharp departure from her previous roles, marking an exciting new chapter in her career as she takes on a character layered with strength and emotional depth,\"\r\nThe film is up for release early next year. Sunny Leone\'s photos in the soldier avatar is going viral from the leaked photos from the sets. She is seen holding weapons donning combat uniform. Sunny Leone was last seen on Splitsvilla X 5, the MTV dating reality show.\r\n

Sunny Leone wraps Hollywood film

Sunny Leone done with her Independent Hollywood film

Simbu is coming to entertain movie lovers with Kamal Haasan\'s Thug Life while Manchu Manoj is coming to entertain with the film Bhairavam.\r\nDuring the trailer launch of Bhairavam, Simbu and Manoj\'s bromance endeared to all. Simbu speaking about Manoj said &ldquo;Manoj is like a small kid. If you show him love, he gives back double the love. But if you show anger, then it&rsquo;s a problem for us. So it&rsquo;s better to stay on the right side.&rdquo;\r\nManoj said, &ldquo;All the best for \'Thug Life\', you look fantastic with Kamal sir, I am so jealous that you did a film with Kamal sir. So happy to see two brilliant actors on one screen.&ldquo;\r\nSimbu praised Bhairavam trailer saying &ldquo;All the best for \'Bhairavam\'. I saw the trailer, you did a brilliant job. All the best for the film.&rdquo;\r\nManoj then surprised Simbu saying&nbsp; &ldquo;Macha, can you Gpay me Rs 10,000?&rdquo;,\r\n<div></div>

Simbu and Manoj bonhomie thrills

Simbu and Manoj bromance excites

The highly anticipated Malayalam crime thriller Mohanlal Starrer Thudarum is finally coming to a streaming platform. After a successful theatrical run, the film will be available on JioHotstar starting May 30, 2025, exactly five weeks after its release in theaters on April 25, 2025. The official announcement was made through the platform\'s social media handle, which posted, \"Thudarum will be streaming from 30 May only on JioHotstar.\" This delay has only added to the excitement, with fans eagerly waiting to experience the thrilling storyline from the comfort of their homes.\r\nThudarum has been making waves in the film industry with its impressive performance at the Kerala box office. The film\'s distributor share crossed â‚¹50 crore, a first in the history o Malayalam cinema, and it emerged as the first â‚¹100 crore grosser in the state. Mohanlal, the film\'s lead actor, has made history again with Thudarum, delivering two consecutive â‚¹200 crore grossers with L2: Empuraan and Thudarum. This feat is a testament to the film\'s success and Mohanlal\'s enduring popularity.\r\nThe film revolves around Shanmugham, a taxi driver played by Mohanlal, who gets entangled in a complex web of corruption and cover-ups after his vehicle is confiscated by the police. As Shanmugham digs deeper, he uncovers a murky world of hidden connections that threaten his family. The movie explores the grey areas of morality and justice, culminating in a tense and emotional conclusion. Thudarum features an ensemble cast, including Sobhana, Prakash Varma, Farhan Faasil, and Aarsha Chandini Baiju, among others.\r\nThudarum will be available for streaming in multiple languages, including Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada, on JioHotstar from May 30. The film\'s digital release is a treat for fans who missed it in theaters or want to experience it again. With its gripping storyline, impressive performances, and Mohanlal\'s stellar acting, Thudarum is a must-watch for fans of Malayalam cinema. Directed by Tharun Moorthy and produced by M. Renjith under Rejaputhra Visual Media, Thudarum is set to be a hit on the streaming platform as well.&nbsp;\r\n<div></div>

Much Awaited Film Locks OTT Date

 Thudarum To Stream On Jio Hotstar From May 30

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri is gearing up to entertain movie lovers with their romantic flick Dhadak 2. The film is directed by Shazia Iqbal and is the sequel to the hit film Dhadak. Dhadak infact marked the debut of Sridevi\'s daughter Janhvi on the silver screen.\r\nAccording to the latest, the makers finalised the film\'s release. The film is releasing on 1 Aug 2025. Sharing the details, Karan Johar, posted&nbsp; \"Marne aur ladne mein se ek ko chunna ho tho ladna. #Dhadak2 aa rahi hai sabhi cinemagharon mein -1st Aug (If you have to choose between dying and fighting, choose to fight #Dhadak2 is coming to theatres on August 1),\"\r\nThe newly released poster showed Siddhant and Triptii Dimri hugging each other to draw solace. The film completed its censor formalities and got U/A certificate. Censor Board recommended numerous cuts before clearing decks for the film release.\r\n&nbsp;Karan Johar&rsquo;s Dharma Productions is producing the film.

Dhadak 2 release finalised

Dhadak 2 release date locked

Mani Ratnam, Kamal Haasan\'s Thug Life is releasing on 5 June 2025. Simbu who is playing a key role in the film revealed that Mani Ratnam asked him to hold Kamal Haasan\'s neck tightly.\r\nSimbu shared , \"Mani sir told me, \'Simbu you are not doing it properly, hold his neck tightly.\' I was like sir you are joking right? but Mani sir said, \'It\'s clearly visible on the screen so you have to do it.\'\"\r\nSimbu added \"When I grabbed his neck tightly, Kamal sir gave a terrible reaction. I was confused whether it\'s hurting him or he is just performing. I didn\'t know what to do, if I didn\'t do it properly, Mani sir would say cut and if I continued and it was actually hurting him, Kamal Haasan would scold me. But when I lightened the grip later, the shot actually turned out well. So, sorry Kamal sir, I might have caught you off guard. But It was always Mani sir.\"\r\nThe film stars Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Ashok Selvan, Joju George, Nassar, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, and Baburaj&nbsp; in important roles.&nbsp;\r\n&nbsp;

When Simbu held Kamal neck tightly

Simbu held Kamal neck tightly in Thug Life

The recent developments in the Film Industry came as a surprise to many. Even as Tollywood exhibitors, distributors and producers are at loggerheads to resolve the issue where exhibitors and distributors are planning to shutdown the theatres from 1 June 2025, AP Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh came up with a shocking comments and posts suspecting conspiracy angle against AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan's upcoming period Hari Hara Veera Mallu which is slated for release on 12 June 2025.

His statement came even as the stakeholders deferred the decision to close the theatres and resolve the issues amicably and meet once again on 30 May. Even as Tollywood was trying to come to terms with Minister Kandula Durgesh comments, AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan and the Jana Sena party breathed fire accusing Tollywood of being thankless and Pawan commented on talking about Tollywood biggies not meeting CM Chandra Babu Naidu even once after he assumed office during the last one year.

But what Dy CM Pawan Kalyan and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh missed is exhibitors of Andhra Pradesh planned closure of theatres from 1 June 2025 even before the makers of Hari Hara Veera Mallu announced the film's release date as 12 June 2025.

Telangana exhibitors never announced the theatres closure but after discussions with the producers, the exhibitors and distributors agreed to resolve the issues without going to the extent of closing the theatres. So there is no conspiracy angle involved in it and if Pawan Kalyan and his minister Kandula Durgesh talks about it, it shows that as there is no buzz over Hari Hara Veera Mallu, they are trying to generate buzz talking about the conspiracy angle when there is none and it looks silly to talk about one.&nbsp;

Is there a conspiracy against HHVM

Conspiracy against Hari Hara Veera Mallu Silly

Tom Cruise\'s Mission Impossible Final Reckoning is thrilling movie lovers across the world.&nbsp;\r\nHowever fans are disappointed as the film turns out to be the farewell to Tom Cruise character Ethan Hunt.\r\nHowever, some are saying that this may not be the final part and there will be one more Mission Impossible. Speaking about it,&nbsp; Angela Bassett, who played Erika Sloane, the CIA director-turned-POTUS, speaking to fans said &ldquo;With Mr. Cruise, you can never count him down or out. He&rsquo;s always up for an amazing adventure and to give the audience exactly what they&rsquo;re craving. I would never assume,\"\r\nEven Simon Pegg, who played the role of IMF tech-turned-field agent Benji Dunn, added, &ldquo;Never say never, do you know what I mean? That&rsquo;s a rule I tend to live by. The last two together took five years to make.\" Elsewhere, he added that Cruise doesn&rsquo;t like the &ldquo;idea of finality.\" &ldquo;So it depends entirely on a lot of things. I don&rsquo;t think Tom likes the idea of finality. I think even if there isn&rsquo;t anything that comes after this, you leave the theatre feeling like, &lsquo;Oh, maybe there&rsquo;s more.&rsquo; And I think that&rsquo;s the golden thing, to leave the audience feeling hope rather than despair,\"\r\n<div></div>

MI : Final Reckoning not the final part

Is there another Mission Impossible

Kenishaa Francis slaps legal notice. Kenishaa Francis of late is seen moving closely with actor Ravi and this is resulting in her getting trolled. To the top of it, she even started getting death threats.

Following this, Kenishaa Francis decided to slap legal notice. She shared the legal statement on Instagram to all her abusers.

Her statement ran as follows.

&ldquo;These acts amount to direct violations of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Section 75 (sexual harassment), Section 351 (criminal intimidation), and Section 356 (defamation),&rdquo; the statement read. It also mentioned breaches of the Information Technology Act, 2000, such as Section 66E, Section 67, and Section 67A, which deal with privacy violations and the sharing of obscene content online.

&ldquo;These acts amount to direct violations of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Section 75 (sexual harassment through unwelcome advances or sexually colored remarks), Section 351 (criminal intimidation), and Section 356 (defamation), as well as multiple provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, including Section 66E (violation of privacy), Section 67 and Section 67 A (publication or transmission of obscene content in electronic form).&rdquo;

The caption of the post read, &ldquo;To All Offenders : Cease and Desist Notice from Keneeshaa&rsquo;s Legal Team.&rdquo;

Kenishaa Francis slaps legal notice

Death threats to Kenishaa Francis- Legal Notice slapped

Kamal Haasan is confident that audiences will support his upcoming film 'Thug Life', directed by Mani Ratnam. In a bold move, Kamal Haasan has chosen to sell only the OTT and satellite rights of the film, while retaining and managing the theatrical distribution himself. At the recent audio launch of Thug Life, Kamal Haasan said, "I have come to sell not 'Thug Life', but good cinema. I am confident that you will buy 'Thug Life' at some price." This decision showcases Kamal Haasan's confidence in the film and his commitment to good cinema.
Thug Life features Kamal Haasan in the lead role of Rangaraya Sakthivel Naickan, alongside an ensemble cast including Silambarasan, Trisha, Joju George, Ashok Selvan, and Abhirami. The film is described as "an epic tale of power, rebellion, and triumph" by director Mani Ratnam's production house Madras Talkies. With music by A R Rahman, cinematography by Ravi K Chandran, editing by Sreekar Prasad, and stunts by Anbariv, Thug Life promises to be a cinematic experience. Kamal Haasan emphasized his trust in the audience, comparing filmmaking to farming, and expressed his desire to ensure that corporate farming doesn't happen in cinema.
Kamal Haasan's confidence in Thug Life stems from the film's potential to deliver a powerful story. By handling the theatrical distribution himself, Kamal Haasan aims to maintain creative independence and ensure the film reaches its target audience. The film is set to release on June 5, 2025, with Netflix reportedly set to stream it. With this bold move, Kamal Haasan is betting big on Thug Life's success.
Overall, Kamal Haasan's decision to distribute Thug Life himself reflects his passion for good cinema and his commitment to working with talented filmmakers like Mani Ratnam. By supporting Thug Life, audiences can help Kamal Haasan deliver more quality films in the future, he believes.

Kamal Bold Move With Thug Life

Kamal Haasan Releasing Thug Life All Over On His Own

The Telugu film industry is currently embroiled in a controversy surrounding theatre shutdowns, with producer Dil Raju holding a press meet to clarify misconceptions. According to Dil Raju, the issue began in East Godavari and spread to Nizam, with exhibitors facing difficulties due to the existing rent and percentage system. "Exhibitors are currently facing challenges with the existing rent and percentage system," Dil Raju explained. The current model follows a rent system for the first week if collections are strong, shifting to percentage-based payments from the second week onwards when revenues drop.

Dil Raju emphasized the lack of unity in the industry, stating that producers are individually seeking ticket price hikes. He also addressed speculation around the film Hari Hara Veeramallu, denying any targeting of the film. "There is no truth in the speculation that Hari Hara Veeramallu is being targeted," he said. Dil Raju also mentioned that big films are scheduled for release in June and July, including Bhairavam, Thug Life, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, Kubera, and Kingdom. He expressed his desire to promote new talent and bring AI technology to the industry, and emphasized the importance of government support in solving industry problems.

Dil Raju further explained that out of 370 single-screen theatres in Nizam, his company and SVC collectively operate only 30, while the rest are mostly run by independent owners and their associates. He criticized certain sections of the media for writing irresponsibly about the issue, calling it personal attacks. Dil Raju also mentioned that he would have clarified to Minister Durgesh that theatres would not be closed if he had been contacted.

The producer also highlighted the importance of both governments supporting the film industry and mentioned that he is working on new ideas to benefit the industry. Despite the challenges, Dil Raju remains optimistic about finding a solution to the current problems and is committed to promoting new talent and leveraging technology to enhance the industry.

Dil Raju Points Lack Of Unity

Dil Raju Press Meet About Latest Ongoing Issue In Tollywood 

\r\nRashmika Mandanna, the talented actress who has made a name for herself in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films, has been making waves with her recent appearances and upcoming projects. She recently showcased her confident and striking style while promoting a brand, wearing a bold pink look that drew attention. With multiple projects lined up, Rashmika\'s career is on a roll.\r\nOne of her recent films, Sikandar, didn\'t do well theatrically, but it\'s set to release on Netflix soon. There\'s growing chatter online as audiences wait to see if the film performs better on OTT. The hope is that Sikandar connects more with viewers at home than it did in theaters. With the rise of OTT platforms, many films have found a second life, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how Sikandar fares.\r\nRashmika\'s diary is full with exciting projects, including Aditya Sarpotdar\'s \"Thama,\" co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana. She\'s also working on \"Kubera,\" \"Pushpa 3\", \"The Girlfriend,\" and \"Rainbow.\" With her versatility and talent, Rashmika has proven herself to be a versatile actress who can pull off diverse roles. Her upcoming projects are highly anticipated, and fans are eagerly waiting to see her on the big screen.\r\nAs Rashmika\'s career continues to soar, she\'s becoming a household name in the film industry. With her dedication and passion for her craft, she\'s sure to deliver more memorable performances in the years to come. Fans are excited to see what\'s next for Rashmika, and her upcoming projects are sure to generate a lot of buzz.\r\n