\r\nVijay Sethupathi on Anurag Kashyap, Future Projects. Vijay Sethupathi is coming to entertain movie lovers with his film Ace which is releasing on 23 May 2025. Vijay Sethupathi speaking to scribes, spoke about Anurag Kashyap\'s dedication during Maharaja and also about his future projects.\r\nHe said about Anurag Kashyap and the climax shoot, \"During the climax scene, he had a serious shoulder injury, and since he is also a director, he understood the criticality of the situation. He said, &lsquo;Don&rsquo;t worry, I&rsquo;ll crawl on one hand. It&rsquo;ll also look more authentic.&rsquo; He worked hard and ensured he fulfilled his responsibility. It is his generosity that he says this,\"\r\nAbout his future projects, he said &ldquo;I am in discussion for a few projects, including \'Farzi 2\'. They&rsquo;ll be announced at the right time. For me, everything is challenging &ndash; I don&rsquo;t seek challenging roles. Even doing something simple can be challenging in front of the camera. It&rsquo;s difficult to be simple in front of the camera &ndash; I&rsquo;m talking about myself here. No role is easy to do,&rdquo;\r\nHe continued &ldquo;This is the same with numerous characters I&rsquo;ve played, including \'Kadasi Vivasayi\'. The challenge is about understanding these diverse characters and performing in front of the camera.\"\r\n

Movie News

Vijay Sethupathi on Anurag Kashyap

Vijay Sethupathi startling revelation about Anurag Kashyap

\r\nAshika Ranganath about her role in Vishwambhara. Mega Star Chiranjeevi\'s socio fantasy entertainer Vishwambhara directed by Mallidi Vasishta of Bimbisara fame is generating immense interest among movie lovers. Today, the makers delighted all by releasing a book at the 78&nbsp; Cannes Film Festival and thus promoting the film in a big way.\r\nIn the meantime, young actress Ashika Ranganath who is playing a key role in the film, speaking to scribes, shared the details. She said she is playing the role of a warrior princess and it is for the first time she is shooting on Blue/Green Matte. She said it was challenging for her as it was a different kind of experience.\r\nShe said it was difficult to know how the background looks like. She added that during that time Chiranjeevi supported her a lot. She said Chiranjeevi with his inputs and experience helped her visualise each scene and how to perform accordingly.\r\nThe film also stars&nbsp; Kunal Kapoor, Ramya Pasupuleti, Esha Chawla, and Ashrita Vemuganti Nanduri in important roles. Music is tuned by Keeravani. UV Creations&nbsp; is bankrolling the project in a prestigious way.\r\n

Ashika on her role in Vishwambhara

Ashika Ranganath about her role in Vishwambhara

\r\nJanhvi turns emotional at Cannes. Janhvi Kapoor, daughter of Sridevi, made her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival. Her latest film, Homebound was premiered at the 78 Cannes International Film Festival.\r\nSpeaking to scribes, Janhvi turned emotional remembering her mom. She said&nbsp; \"You know this place was my mom&rsquo;s favourite place to come to for a holiday. We spent 3-4 consecutive summers here. It was like a big thing with us as a family. Every time mom would do something, every time she was getting an award or her movie (was getting screened somewhere)... I remember \'English Vinglish\' premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, or when dad was shooting somewhere... All of these big life moments. We would be together as a family and experience them together and celebrate.\"\r\nShe added, \"We are back in Cannes. My dad (Boney Kapoor) and Khushi are with me... It is weird coming back here without her and especially because she always took me to her big moments. I miss her a lot.\"\r\nHomebound stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and is produced by Neeraj Ghaywan . Karan Johar bankrolled the film on his banner.\r\n

Cannes- Janhvi misses her mom

Janhvi turns emotional at Cannes

\r\nSalman security breached. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan faces life threat from various quarters and especially from the Bishoni gang. His security has been beefed up by the Government and even Salman increased his personal security.\r\nDespite all this, his security has been breached as two strangers entered his house in just two days span. A person named Jitender Kumar Singh entered at 7.15PM on 20 May after he was seen roaming around the same place at 9.45 AM in the morning. When police asked him to leave, he threw his phone and broke.\r\nBandra Police stepped in and arrested him for interrogation. During the investigation, Jitender said \"The police were not letting me meet him so I was trying to hide,&rdquo; Even before the cops could get over it, another woman&nbsp; Isha Chhabra (36) entered the building.\r\nCops booked cases against both Jitender and Isha and are now conducting inquiries.\r\n

Threat to Salman Khan

Salman security breached

\r\nUstaad Bhagat Singh appears on Hanuman Jayanti. For long rumours have been spreading thick and fast that the project Ustaad Bhagat Singh involving AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan and director Harish Shankar would be shelved as it turns out to be the remake of Tamil film Theri which featured Vijay in the lead.\r\nBut with Harish Shankar managing to create hype with the intense posters of Pawan Kalyan in the role of the police officer, fans were hopeful. Rumours have it that Pawan Kalyan has given dates for the project and the shoot will continue from 12 June without any break.\r\nThe film stars Sreeleela as the female lead while Devi Sri Prasad is the music director.In the midst of all this, the makers on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanthi released the new poster triggering increase in expectations. The poster showed Pawan Kalyan having a Hanuman Pendant holding Harish Shankar\'s hand.\r\nThe poster comes with the message \'A Fanboy Feast for All the Fans and Movie Lovers. Shoot to begin soon\' The film is bankrolled on Mythri Movie Makers banner.\r\n

PK UBS appears on Hanuman Jayanti

Ustaad Bhagat Singh appears on Hanuman Jayanti

\r\nMythri to release Tovino Thomas Narivetta in Telugu. Tovino Thomas is known for his riveting and powerpacked performances in Malayalam. He is now getting ready to entertain movie lovers with his upcoming film Narivetta. The film directed by Anuraj Manohar is releasing on 23 May 2025.\r\nAccording to the latest, top banner Mythri Movie Distribution LLP is facilitating the release of the film in Telugu. The film comes with the tagline \'Thodelu Veta\' in Telugu. The film stars&nbsp; Suraj Venjaramoodu and Cheran in his Malayalam debut.\r\nThe film was shot in a lavish manner in the exotic locations of&nbsp; shot in Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Wayanad.The film is based on 2003&nbsp; Muthanga Incident .Jakes Bejoy is the music director for the film produced by Tippushan and Shiyas Hassan under the banner of Indian Cinema Company.\r\nWith Malayalam films doing good at the box office, all eyes are on how the film will perform at the box office.\r\n

Mythri to power Narivetta

Mythri to release Tovino Thomas Narivetta in Telugu

\r\nPoonam Kaur targets Jhansi over Trivikram Srinivas. Poonam Kaur now and then comes up with posts to target star director Trivikram Srinivas. Now, once again, she took on Trivikram Srinivas and shared her copy of the complaint with Jhansi.\r\nShe posted &ldquo;I have told this earlier and telling this again &ndash; I have filed a complaint via email, spoke to Jhansi garu, who suddenly after telling me that we will have meeting has delayed and asked me not to disturb her, people say that I have not named any one, I am clearly saying I have a complaint on trivikram srinivas who is protected by political corrie and many people in industry &ndash; I will speak to womens group as I have written an email (sic).&rdquo; along with the proof.\r\nPoonam did not mention whether she filed an official complaint in the Movie Artistes Association (MAA) or&nbsp; the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce against Trivikram Srinivas, she shared Team Jhansi\'s conversation as the screenshot dated 18 Sep 2024, which read &ldquo;Hi poonam. We have initiated a process to set up a committee to listen to you. Kindly share all that you want to before that committee. Request you not to share any matter to me before that. We are waiting for a female lawyer to come on board. Appreciate your patience. (sic)&rdquo; Sharing it, Poonam wrote, &ldquo;Proof of me getting in touch with team - thanks.&rdquo;\r\nPoonam Kaur earlier rued &ldquo;Had MAA association taken complaints on Trivikram Srinivas, I and many wouldn&rsquo;t have had the political suffering. I was rather silently ignored. I had given a call and then complained to the heads. I want industry big wigs to question Director Trivikram.&rdquo;\r\n

Hot Beauty rakes up Old Controversy

Poonam Kaur targets Jhansi over Trivikram Srinivas

\r\nGlobal Star Ram Charan\'s upcoming pan-India spectacle, PEDDI, is all set to ignite the big screen with its ambitious storyline and grand production. Directed by National Award-winning director Buchi Babu Sana, the film is being presented by leading production houses Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings, and produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under his banner Vriddhi Cinemas.\r\nThe film\'s lengthy and crucial schedule has begun in a gigantic village set in Hyderabad, where the production team has gone to great lengths to ensure an immersive cinematic experience. The production designer, Avinash Kolla, has erected a massive village set, where the makers will be canning a pulse-pounding stunt sequence and some talkie portions.\r\nRam Charan has undergone a stunning transformation for the role, sporting a rugged, rural look with long hair, a thick beard, and a nose ring. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma. With 30% of the shoot already completed, this new schedule will cover a significant portion of the film.\r\nThe film\'s technical crew includes Academy Award-winning composer AR Rahman, cinematographer R Rathnavelu, and National Award-winning editor Navin Nooli. The production design is handled by Avinash Kolla. PEDDI is scheduled for release on March 27, 2026, which coincides with Ram Charan\'s birthday.\r\n

Peddi Progressing In Crucial Schedule

Ram Charan PEDDI Takes Shape in Gigantic Village Set

\r\nMegastar Chiranjeevi\'s highly anticipated socio-fantasy film Vishwambhara is gearijg up for its release. The film, directed by Vassishta and produced by UV Creations, is currently in the post-production phase. Producer Vikram Reddy recently took Vishwambhara to the global stage by unveiling an exclusive epic book at Cannes. During his speech, he briefed the audience about the movie, Indian mythology, and the book, highlighting the film\'s grand scale and collaboration with top Hollywood VFX studios.\r\nThe book reveal at Cannes has sparked curiosity among fans and industry insiders alike, with many wondering what\'s inside the Vishwambhara book. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Trisha Krishnan, Ashika Ranganath, and Kunal Kapoor, alongside Megastar Chiranjeevi. With Oscar-winning composer MM Keeravani scoring the music, visual storytelling in expert hands with Chota K Naidu behind the lens, and production design by AS Prakash, Vishwambhara promises to be a cinematic spectacle.\r\nThe film\'s post-production and VFX work are nearly 90% complete, with top-notch work happening at a brisk pace. Once the works are completed, the makers will announce the release date with massive promotions. The film\'s global appeal and collaborations with Hollywood VFX studios have raised expectations, and fans are eagerly waiting to see the final product. With its epic storyline, grand visuals, and captivating music, Vishwambhara is poised to be a blockbuster hit.\r\nThe Vishwambhara team has been working tirelessly to bring this ambitious project to life. With its intricate production design, stunning visuals, and captivating storyline, the film is expected to leave a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. As the release date approaches, fans can expect massive promotions and updates on the film\'s progress.\r\n

Epic Book Of Vishwambhara 

Vishwambhara Takes the Global Stage at Cannes

rn
Puri surprises Vijay&nbsp; Sethupathi, Beggar in two minds. Puri Jagannath is teaming with star actor Vijay Sethupathi who is known for his versatile and impactful performances.Vijay Sethupathi's upcoming entertainer Ace is racing for a grand relaesre on 23 April 2025.

During the promos, Vijay Sethupathi spoke about his project with Puri Jagannath. He said he watched Puri Jagannath's films and he is his great fan.

He said he thought Puri would narrate the story in two days, first half one day and second half one day but he surprised him by completing the narration in a single day in just over 3 hours.

He said he is eager to work with him and added that the shoot will start from next month. He said they haven't decided on the film's title and said since a film with title Bloody Beggar came in Kollywood, Puri is in two minds regarding the title to avert the similarities. The film stars Radhika Apte, Tabu, Nivetha Thomas and Niharika in key roles.

Director surprised Makkal Selvan

Puri surprises Vijay Sethupathi Beggar in two minds

\r\nKayadu Lohar lands in trouble . Kayadu Lohar captivated all with her performance in Dragon. She is now busy with three high profile films in Kollywood. She is starring in STR49, Idhayam Murali and Immortal.\r\nIn the meantime, Kayadu Lohar\'s actions made Enforcement Directorate to train its radar on her. ED is now investigating her role in the TASMAC scam and reports are coming that Kayadu Lohar was paid Rs 35 lakhs to attend the late night parties.\r\nThis is shocking all her diehard fans and all eyes are on what more startling revelations ED investigation unearths in the TASMAC liquor scam.\r\nKayadu Lohar who hails from Tezpur in Assam and holds a degree in Commerce, shot to fame with her performance in Dragon. Before entering into films, she appeared in beauty pageants and also did modelling. She made her acting debut with the Kannada film Mugilpete.\r\n

ED trains guns on Dragon beauty

Kayadu Lohar lands in trouble

\r\nKollywood actor Jayam Ravi aka Ravi Mohan and his wife Aarti have been making headlines recently after announcing their decision to part ways after nearly 18 years of marriage. The news of their divorce sparked a big surprise on social media platforms, with fans and followers taking to various platforms to express their shock and sadness. Following the announcement, the couple has been accusing each other through open letters, with Aarti releasing a statement debunking Jayam Ravi\'s claims that she was preventing him from visiting their children.\r\nAarti has alleged that the breakdown of their relationship was not due to his attitude but rather the arrival of a third person. She has also requested the court to direct Jayam Ravi to take custody and responsibility of their two minor kids. Additionally, Aarti has demanded an alimony of 40 lakhs per month from the actor, which has gone viral instantly. The financial demands have added another layer of complexity to the already sensitive issue.\r\nThe divorce case is now before the court, with the next hearing scheduled for June 2nd. The court has requested Jayam Ravi to present his explanation, and it remains to be seen how the case will unfold. The couple\'s personal life has taken a dramatic turn, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how the situation develops. The outcome of the court proceedings will likely have a significant impact on both parties involved.\r\nThe divorce proceedings have brought to light the complexities of the couple\'s relationship and the challenges they faced. As the case continues to unfold, fans and followers will be watching closely to see how the situation resolves. With both parties having made public statements, the drama surrounding their divorce is likely to continue in the coming weeks.\r\n