Dhanush film shoot in Tiger Reserve - Kerala Story for release - Tovino film bombs

The filming of Captain Miller, featuring Dhanush, has resumed in the buffer zone of Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve forest region after it was temporarily halted by the District Collector. The pause was caused by complaints from locals about the use of explosives and night shooting with heavy laser lights by the production unit. However, the production house took action to ensure smooth filming and the Collector's order was withdrawn. Recently, Dhanush was seen at Tuticorin airport as he joined the final schedule of the film, which is expected to wrap up soon. The movie, set in the 1920s, also stars Shiva Rajkumar as Dhanush's brother, along with Priyanka Mohan, Sundeep Kishan, and Nivedhithaa Sathish among others. GV Prakash Kumar is composing the music, and the release of the first single or teaser is anticipated soon. ------

Kerala Box office - Nee;avalicham bombs - Romancham most profitable The much-anticipated movie Neelavelicham, directed by Ashiq Abu and starring Tovino, has failed to perform well at the box office, grossing only Rs 1.75 crores in its first five days. This is the second flop for the duo after their previous movie Naradan. PS2 advance bookings are slow, with the highest number of bookings so far being in Trivandrum Aries Plex, which has sold close to 6000 tickets. In contrast, Friday Matinee reported that #Romancham has become the 7th highest-grossing movie of all time and the 4th highest-grossing Malayalam movie in Kerala, with a total gross of 42.10 crores. It is also the 6th highest-grossing Malayalam movie worldwide, with a total gross of 69.60 crores. The movie has grossed more than 50 lakhs in approximately 15 screens and has crossed the 1 crore mark in Trivandrum Aries Plex, Ernakulam Pvr, and Kavitha. Cochin multiplexes have contributed around 3 crores to the total gross, while national multiplexes (Pvr + Inox+ Cinepolis) have grossed 5.50 crores across the state. The movie has been screened in approximately 31,000 shows in Kerala, with an overall cost of 6.50 crores. The OTT and satellite deals for the movie are moderate, considering its box office performance, but still good considering the cast involved. Overall, #Romancham is one of the all-time profitable Malayalam movies. ----- Kerala Story ready for release The upcoming film, The Kerala Story, produced by director Vipul Amrutlal Shah, portrays the heart-wrenching tale of missing girls from Kerala over the past few years. The film's trailer was shared on Instagram by Siddhi Idnani on Wednesday, and it is scheduled to be released worldwide on May 5. The trailer begins by showcasing Adha Sharma's character, a Hindu girl from Kerala, who, along with Siddhi Idnani's character, is coerced into converting to Islam. The character Fatima, played by Adah, recounts her harrowing experience of being abducted from her home, brainwashed by religious extremists, and turned into an ISIS terrorist. She eventually ends up in an Afghan prison. Sudipto Sen has written and directed The Kerala Story, which delves into the tragic events surrounding 32,000 women who have gone missing in Kerala. The film is also supported by Ashin A Shah of Sunshine Pictures. Recently, CPM MP John Brittas criticized the film's teaser, calling it a misrepresentation of facts, and urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take action. Despite the controversy, the trailer of the film delivers the same message.

Aamir Khan son in Love Today remake - Captain Miller shoot goes on- Gemini Ganesan kin in fraud

The latest buzz in the film industry is that Aamir Khan's son Junaid and Sridevi's second daughter Khushi will collaborate for the Hindi remake of the Tamil movie "Love Today". Aamir has already acquired the rights to remake the Malayalam film "Jay Jaya Jaya Hey," as we previously reported. Despite facing allegations of nepotism, Zoya Akhtar's upcoming project featuring star kids Suhana Khan (daughter of SRK), Agastya Nanda (son of Shweta Bachchan Nanda), and Khushi Kapoor (Sridevi's second daughter) is set to release this year.

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Captain Miller shoot on despite environmentalists protest 

Director Arun Matheswaran, who is working on the Dhanush starrer film 'Captain Miller', has stated that the shooting is taking place at the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KTMR) in Tamil Nadu. However, the local council has accused the production unit of causing damage to the water canals that supply water to nearby villages while erecting a set in the forest. Additionally, the unit has allegedly violated the Forest Act by using explosives and high beam lights at night, causing disturbance to the wildlife in the area.

Arun has responded to these accusations by claiming that the land being used for the shoot is private property and that they have obtained permission from all relevant authorities to carry out the filming. The shoot has been ongoing for the past two months and will continue. Despite the concerns raised by environmentalists, a video clip of a war sequence from the film has been released.

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BiggBoss Abhinay wife in medical seat fraud

Aparna, who is the wife of Actor Abhinay and the grandson of actor Gemini Ganesan, as well as an ex-contestant of Bigg Boss, has been accused of cheating a fashion designer out of Rs 5 lakh, according to a police complaint filed in a Chennai police station. The designer, Manju, who works in the film and TV industry and supplies clothing to Aparna, who is a garment exporter, stated in her complaint that her daughter had attempted to secure admission to a prestigious medical college but failed, and that she approached Aparna for help. Aparna allegedly informed her that a seat could be obtained for her daughter for Rs 20 lakhs through a middleman, and Manju paid Rs 5 lakh as part of the deal. Aparna then allegedly sent a certificate indicating that a seat had been reserved for Manju's daughter, but when Manju attempted to verify it, she discovered that it was fraudulent. Aparna subsequently closed her office and ceased responding to Manju's calls. Manju has submitted call recordings and copies of the certificate as evidence.

During Abhinay's appearance on Bigg Boss, co-contestant Pavni accused him of making unsolicited advances toward her. Reports suggested that Aparna was offended by this and distanced herself from her husband. Pavni, on the other hand, became involved with co-contestant Amir, a choreographer, and is currently pregnant. The couple also appeared on screen together in the Ajith film Thunivu.

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Director Arun Matheswaran, who is working on the Dhanush starrer film 'Captain Miller', has stated that the shooting is taking place at the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve (KTMR) in Tamil Nadu. However, the local council has accused the production unit of causing damage to the water canals that supply water to nearby villages while erecting a set in the forest. Additionally, the unit has allegedly violated the Forest Act by using explosives and high beam lights at night, causing disturbance to the wildlife in the area.

Arun has responded to these accusations by claiming that the land being used for the shoot is private property and that they have obtained permission from all relevant authorities to carry out the filming. The shoot has been ongoing for the past two months and will continue. Despite the concerns raised by environmentalists, a video clip of a war sequence from the film has been released.

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The latest buzz in the film industry is that Aamir Khan's son Junaid and Sridevi's second daughter Khushi will collaborate for the Hindi remake of the Tamil movie "Love Today". Aamir has already acquired the rights to remake the Malayalam film "Jay Jaya Jaya Hey," as we previously reported. Despite facing allegations of nepotism, Zoya Akhtar's upcoming project featuring star kids Suhana Khan (daughter of SRK), Agastya Nanda (son of Shweta Bachchan Nanda), and Khushi Kapoor (Sridevi's second daughter) is set to release this year.

Dhanush Captain Miller shooting spot under siege

Forest officials have requested that the shooting of the upcoming Dhanush movie "Captain Miller," which is currently taking place in forests near Tenkasi, be halted. Despite this request, the production team has claimed to have permission from higher authorities, and shooting is ongoing as of now.

During the filming process, the production unit constructed a set in the forest, which caused the flow of water from the hills to 16 canals, the primary source of drinking water for local villages, to stop. Additionally, the canals were damaged in order to divert water away from the set. The Forest Department notice states that the use of high-powered lights, as well as heavy firecrackers, in the forested areas, home to tigers, would disturb the peace.

The production house, Sathyajothi, which is already behind schedule, has managed to quiet opposition to the shooting. However, the local Union council is now planning to enter the set premises to block any further shooting.

The filming of Captain Miller was recently resumed after a hiatus, with Dhanush returning to the set following a month-long break. A teaser video has been released showcasing the elaborate production of the film, with meticulous attention being paid to the design and construction of sets and weapons to accurately represent the 1940s era. This video has piqued the audience's curiosity about the film, with a brief glimpse of Dhanush holding a gun being revealed at the end. The movie is directed by Arun Matheshwaran, produced by T.G. Thyagarajan of Sathya Jyothi Films along with Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan, and features music by GV Prakash Kumar. Captain Miller will be released simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi.