Ajith talks about Media filming Dad's Dead Body / Prithviraj Stuns Rajamouli

 We know that Manu Anand co Director of Vishaal film Aaryan is on list of Directors adhik Ravichandran to direct Ajith. Now it seems Lokesh has joined the waiting list by seeking an appointment . He told Gobinath about it. Now the reports say that he has got an okay and to top it it will be funded by Kamal Haasan banner.

Ajith Kumar responded to the backlash for the comments he made about the tragedy that unfolded in Karur at a political rally. The actor shared in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, that the tragedy is not one person's responsibility, but the collective responsibility of everyone.

Speaking to Chanakyaa, Ajith said, "My interview to an English language publication, which was done with the intention to inspire youth in a positive manner, has been used by certain people to further their agenda. I understand that anything can be used to sensationalize the audiences. But I want to move forward in the path I like, with straight forwardness." He added, "My well-intentioned messages has not been carried properly. It has been used to pit Ajith against Vijay, and fans of Ajith against fans of Vijay."

Speaking about the Karur tragedy, Ajith said, "What happened in Karur was unfortunate. It was an accident waiting for a long time to happen. It has happened in a movie theatre in Andhra Pradesh, at a cricket stadium in Bengaluru, and has happened in many countries. The rules of behaviour at a public place applies to me and everyone. I trust my opinions won't be interpreted in the wrong way."

He added, "Some outlets pin the blame on the fans. I would like to highlight a situation. After the passing of my father, when we were transporting his remains, some outlets followed us with their cameras. They tried to record some visuals of a lifeless body. If certain outlets behave like this, then how can they question the fans or the party-people."

"Those who try to frame my interview against Vijay, should do well to keep silent. I have always wished well for Vijay. I wish everyone to lead a good life with their respective families," said Ajith Kumar.

Prithviraj Sukumaran Unveiled As Sinister Antagonist Kumbha In SS Rajamouli Film With Mahesh Babu And Priyanka Chopra

Rajamouli’s High Praise For Sukumaran

In a heartfelt post accompanying the reveal, the acclaimed direApart from Prithviraj Sukumaran in the antagonist role, the project features Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles. The film, also referred to as SSMB29, marks Rajamouli’s first major project following the massive global success of RRR, which featured Ram Charan and Jr NTR in iconic roles and became a worldwide phenomenon. The expectations are sky high given the director’s track record of delivering epic cinematic experiences.ctor expressed his admiration for the actor’s craft. Rajamouli shared, “After canning the first shot with Prithvi, I walked up to him and said you are one of the finest actors I’ve ever known. Bringing life to this sinister, ruthless, powerful antagonist KUMBHA was creatively very satisfying. Thank you Prithvi for slipping into his chair literally.” This praise from a director known for extracting powerful performances speaks volumes about what audiences can expect from this collaboration.

S S Rajamouli - Mahesh Babu shoot in Borra caves and Kenya Park - Mohanlal Aashirvad Cinemas on revival path

 Rajamouli and his team have finalised Borra Caves in Vizag, Andhra Pradesh, as one of the primary shooting locations.The Borra Caves, a popular tourist destination, will host a key sequence in the film. Sources close to the production confirmed that nearly two weeks of shooting is planned at this historical site. 

Rajamouli himself recently visited the caves with his team to assess the location. While the local shoot is generating excitement, a significant portion of the film will also be shot in Kenya, Amboseli National Park. highlighting the movie’s global canvas.

Produced by KL Narayana, the project boasts an enormous budget, with Hollywood studios handling the VFX. Mahesh Babu is reportedly preparing for his role which will start him in a never-seen-before avatar. This marks his most expensive project yet.

Adding to the recent reports, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has been roped in as the female lead. Her global stardom is expected to amplify the film’s international reach. The move has been praised as a strategic choice that blends Indian and global cinema seamlessly.

#BorraCaves near Araku valley of Visakhapatnam. An Breath taking hilly terrain, beautiful landscape, semi-evergreen moist deciduous forests, and wild fauna of the area are a visual feast. This cave is the biggest in India considering the area it has spread geographically.

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Dr Sharon Thomas marketing head of Aashirvad Cinemas of Antony Perumbavoor told Galatta Plus that around Rs 150 crores was the production budget of Barroz. For the first five days, the film has just collected 14.5 Cr gross worldwide and the closing will be less than 30 Cr Gross, which indicates that the final share will be less than 15 Cr. It means the movie collected just 10% of the budget. Dr.Sharon said that Mohanlal as the Director along with Antony did not release 2D print and went in for only 3D prints. This according to trade limited the number of screens and was one reason for poor collections apart from the bad screenplay. Usually such films are shot in 2D and then converted to 3D to save costs.

Aashirvad Cinemas is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, The banner is gearing up to announce five new films on January 25, 2025. The first project is rumored to be titled Hridayapoorvam, directed by Sathyan Anthikad. Additionally, the slate is expected to include films with directors Jithu Joseph, Blessy, and Priyadarshan, with the final project being kept under wraps as a surprise.

As an actor he will kick off the year with Thudarum, a family drama directed by Tharun Moorthy, which will be released on January 30, 2025. The film also stars Shobana . On March 27, 2025, the highly anticipated sequel to Lucifer, titled L2: Empuraan , Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, is poised to be one of the year’s biggest releases.

No buyers for Ponniyin Selvan 2 - Aamir Khan remakes Darshana film- RRR team bought Oscar tickets

The latest buzz in the industry is that Aamir Khan has secured the rights to produce the Hindi remake of the Malayalam movie Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, with Fatima Sana Shaikh, known for her role in Dangal, set to portray the titular character, originally played by Darshana in Malayalam. Vipin Das, who directed the original film, will be directing the remake. While there is no information yet on the other cast and crew members, the Malayalam film was made on a budget of Rs. 6 crores and earned Rs. 40 crores at the box office. It is currently available on Disney Hotstar.

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Mani Ratnam's second installment of Ponniyin Selvan has yet to find a distributor for Andhra and Telangana States. Despite the success of the first part, Dil Raju, who acquired the rights for these regions, has shown no interest in the sequel. Although the movie had a promising first weekend in Telugu states, its earnings sharply declined on Monday and never recovered, even during the festival day. The film was purchased for Rs 10 crore and needed to earn over Rs 12 crore to break even, but it only managed to close its first week with Rs 8.25 crore (Rs 15 crore gross). In Tamil Nadu it is the highest grossing film so far. April 28th is the release date. Tamil Nadu distribution has been acquired by red Giant Movies.

Upon the release of Ponniyan Selvan I, while film enthusiasts acknowledged Mani Rathnam's hard work, they expressed that the plot was heavily intertwined with Tamil history, making it difficult for non-Tamil audiences to connect with it. This is likely the reason why Ponniyan Selvan 2 is struggling to find buyers in other languages, despite featuring popular stars such as Aishwarya Rai, Vikram, Trisha, Karthi , and others.

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 According to recent updates from the Economics Times, only MM Keeravani and Chandra Bose received tickets to attend the Oscars 2023 event at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, as they were nominees. However, the remaining members of the RRR team, including director SS Rajamouli, lead actors Ram Charan and Jr NTR, and their families, bought tickets to witness the historic moment live.

Reports suggest that director SS Rajamouli bought tickets in advance for himself, the RRR team, and their families to attend the event. It is noteworthy that a single ticket for the Oscars event costs $25,000 USD, which is approximately Rs. 20.6 Lakhs. This new information has surprised Indian movie enthusiasts.

The netizens' discontent towards the Academy Awards organizers has heightened as they assigned the RRR team to the back row of the hall, as seen in the viral videos. Director SS Rajamouli and his team were captured sitting in the last row while MM Keeravani and Chandra Bose were seated ahead with other nominees. Accompanying Rajamouli were his wife Rama, son SS Kartikeya, and other family members, while Ram Charan attended with his wife Upasana Kamineni, and Jr NTR made a solitary appearance at the event.