Malayalam Actress Anna Ben in Sivakarthikeyan film- Ram Charan in Hollywood film

 Anna Ben in Sivakarthikeyan Productions

The upcoming film Kottukkaali, produced by Sivakarthikeyan Productions and co-produced by Kalai Arasu under the Little Wave banner, marks Anna Ben's debut. The film is directed by P S Vinothraj, the director of the acclaimed film Koozhangal, which was India's official entry to the Oscars and won the IFFR Tiger Award in 2021. Soori, who is awaiting the release of his first lead role in the film Vidhuthalai directed by Vetrimaaran, plays the lead in Kottukkaali. The announcement of the film's cast and crew was made through a poster shared by Kalai Arasu. Anna Ben, who won the Kerala State Award for Best Actress in 2020 for her role in Kappela, is also filming for Ennittu Avasanam and Anchu Centum Celeenayum in Malayalam. Her debut film Kumblangi Nights was a hit, as was her subsequent film Helen, which was remade in Hindi with Jhanvi Kapoor in the lead role.

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RRR fame Ram Charan confirms Hollywood Project and Junior NTR to walk Oscars Red Carpet'

During a podcast interview with Sam Fragoso, Ram Charan confirmed that he has a Hollywood project in the works and that an official announcement will be made soon. He stated that discussions are ongoing and that news of his involvement in the project will be released in a few months.

Charan also expressed his desire to collaborate with Hollywood stars such as Julia Roberts, Tom Cruise, and Brad Pitt. During a recent talk show appearance, he was even referred to as the "Brad Pitt of India," but he humbly stated that he admires Pitt but does not believe he resembles him.

As the blockbuster track Naatu Naatu gets nominated for the Oscars, Jr NTR has initiated promotions for RRR. During an interaction with KTLA, an American news channel, the actor expressed his excitement about his first-ever red carpet experience at the Oscars. He emphasized that it won't be just Jr NTR or Komaram Bheem, but the entire nation of India that will be walking the red carpet.

Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava are set to perform Naatu Naatu live on stage. Jr NTR expressed his excitement and anticipation for their performance at the Oscars, and the world is eagerly anticipating Naatu Naatu's appearance on the Oscars stage.

On March 1, the movie featuring Jr NTR and Ram Charan was re-released in the US as part of an Oscars 2023 promotion, in the world's largest screening. The screening was completely sold out with over 1,600 tickets purchased, and many people had to wait in lengthy queues to catch a glimpse of the stunning visuals on the big screen.

Thala Ajith Valimai producer upset over Rajamouli's film release date

 

Producer Boney Kapoor who is producing Ajith's Valimai in Tamil is upset with Bahubali director S S Rajamouli unilaterally announcing the release date of Telugu- Hindi  film RRR with NTR Jr and Ram Charan.. RRR is officially to release on October 13th and it was the same day that Kapoor had planned to  release Maidan in Hindi with Ajay Devgan. Ajay plays an antagonist in RRR. Kapoor had made the announcement of the release date at the time of Maidan puja.

Kapoor is currently remaking Hindi film PINK with Pawan Kalyan as Vakkeel Saab. Kapoor camp says that when Ajay Devgn was booked for RRR, he was told that he should put a clause in the agreement that the release date would not be fixed without the consent of the actor. Ajay told Kapoor that there was no legal agreement but only a oral one. Kapoor had also spoken to Rajamouli about the release date. The announcement came as a surprise. “Ajay is aware that his prestigious bio-pic Maidaan on football legend Syed Abdul Rahim was due in the Dussehra week this year. He very specifically told Rajamouli to speak to Boney Kapoor before announcing his release date. But Rajamouli went ahead without consulting Boney.” And now Boney is very very upset.  A source quoting Kapoor said “Of course I am upset! This is most unethical. I announced my release date for Maidaan six months ago. At a time when we should all be coming together to save the movie industry, he (Rajamouli) has gone and done this,” .

On the Valimai front ,the producer has planned a May 1 st release,  It is a birthday gift for Thala fans. Director H Vinoth  shot in Sikkim to match the scenes of bike chase shot abroad. However he wants four days shoot with the foreign action master and his crew - equipment to give a finishing touch. This trip is the major headache for Boney.. Produced by Boney Kapoor, Valimai has been directed by H Vinoth  Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi appears as the female leads opposite Ajith along with senior actress Sumitra, VJ Bani, Karthikeya Gummakonda,.Ajith had to halt the shooting after he got injured on the sets. Valimai was originally scheduled for a November 2020 release.