Ajith bro in law and Yashika dating - MT anthology in limbo -Vijay Sethupathi Hindi debut gets slammed

The viral photo of Yashika Anand, who gained fame from the reality show Bigg Boss, planting a kiss on the cheek of Richard Rishi, the brother-in-law of Ajith (also known as AK) and an actor himself, has been circulating. Ajith's fans are congratulating Richard and Yashika for the picture. The post was initially shared by Richard, who captioned it as a "sun-kissed aura," and later Yashika also shared it. However, some mood spoilers point out that Richard is 20 years older than Yashika. The photo has even made its way to television channels. In Bigg Boss, Yashika was romantically involved with actor Mahat. After leaving the show, she starred in the successful adult comedy film "Iruttu Arayil Murattu Kuthu." Yashika has since appeared in movies like "Zombie," "Bestie," and "Kazhugu 2." However, she is currently facing a court case for reckless and drunken driving, which resulted in the death of her friend. On the other hand, Richard's recent films, "Draupadi" and "Rudrathandavam," directed by G Mohan, have been termed as hits.

The film "Mumbaikar," a remake of "Maanagram," is helmed by Santosh Sivan and can be streamed on Jio Cinema. Unfortunately, it has received negative reviews from the media. While Vijay Sethupathi's acting and Hindi debut have been appreciated, the director is being criticized for the weak screenplay and mishandling of the project. Sivan's previous directorial venture, the Malayalam-Tamil film "Jack N Jill," was also a failure, leading many to suggest that he should focus solely on cinematography.

According to a report on OttPlay portal, it has been stated that the anthology series featuring stories by renowned Malayalam author M T Vasudevan Nair, which was initially planned to be released on Netflix, will now be heading to a different platform. The report quotes a director associated with the project, who mentions that the producers, SaRe Ga Ma, exceeded the allocated budget and consequently sought a higher price from Netflix. However, Netflix refused to pay more than the agreed-upon amount. As a result, the producers are currently engaged in discussions with another platform. The original project did not include actors Mammooty, Mohanlal, and Faahadh Faasil, but their inclusion later increased the overall cost. The directors involved in the project are Priyadarshan, Santosh Sivan, Ranjith, Shyamaprasad, Jayaraj, Rathish Ambat, Mahesh Narayanan, and Ashwathy (MT's daughter). The cast includes Asif Ali, Biju Menon, Parvathy Thirvothu, Madhoo, Sidique, and several others. Almost a year ago, the project was completed, but the producers have been unable to find a buyer. Netflix, on the other hand, is uninterested in renegotiating since the producers have already approached other OTT platforms.

Vijay Karthikeyan, a newcomer, is likely to direct Kiccha Sudeep's upcoming film, which will be produced by the renowned Kollywood banner V Creations Kalaipuli S Thanu. Yash is set to star in a movie directed by Geethu Mohandas, a filmmaker from the Malayalam film industry. Prasanth Neel, known for his work in Sandalwood, is currently involved in two major Telugu films featuring Prabhas and NTR Jr. Lyca Productions is actively searching for a suitable project in the Malayalam film industry, while Hombale Films, the production company behind KGF, has already completed a Malayalam film with Faahadh Faasil and a Tamil film with Keerthy Suresh.