Atlee's SRK Jawan is part of Lokesh universe - Meera Jasmine bilingual - Mohanlal Vishu treat

According to recent news, Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film "Jawan" is scheduled to release on June 2nd, which is 48 days away from its release. Last week, SRK shot for a song at various locations in Mumbai. Recently, a Reddit user has made a new claim that "Jawan" is part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, which already includes films like "Kaithi", "Vikram", and "Leo". The user believes that adding "Jawan" to this universe would make it even more popular. The user provides several reasons for their theory. First, the teasers for "Vikram" and "Leo" were similar, showing a house in a secluded location with the protagonist inside, getting ready for a fight. The teasers also featured animal motifs. The teaser for "Jawan" follows the same format with a pigeon as a motif. Second, the casting for "Jawan" and the Lokesh Cinematic Universe is the same, including Thalapathy Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, and Vijay Sethupathi. Sanjay Dutt was spotted shooting for both "Leo" and "Jawan" back-to-back, and his look for "Jawan" suggests he is playing a Tamil character. Finally, the user notes that Lokesh and Atlee are friends, of the same age, and have a similar voice, so it would make sense for them to work together to expand the universe. The user expresses excitement about this theory and hopes it turns out to be true. According to an exclusive report in the Times of India, it has been confirmed that SRK will be seen in a military uniform for Rajkumar Hirani's upcoming film. Apparently, a source close to the film shared this information with the publication, stating that the hints about the actor's character were already present in the announcement video but were overlooked by the public. The source also revealed that the actor is thrilled to don the uniform once again, as he had previously played the role of an army officer in three other films. It is noteworthy that the actor had started his career by portraying an Army Jawan in the Doordarshan series Fauji in 1988. The film, Dunki, is set to hit the screens in December 2023.

<b>Meera Jasmine in Tamil- Telugu film Vimanam Zee Studios & KK Creative Works have made an official announcement that the bilingual movie 'Vimanam' will be released worldwide in theaters on June 9, 2023. The announcement was accompanied by a Take-off promo that showcases a heartwarming interaction between a father and his son, Raju, who dreams of flying high in a plane to see the world from above. The movie, directed and written by Siva Prasad Yanala, stars Samuthirakani, Master Dhruvan, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Meera Jasmine, Naan Kadavul Rajendran, Rahul Ramakrishna, and Dhanraj. Charan Arjun composed the music and Vivek Kalepu handled the cinematography. JK Murthy served as the Art Director, Marthan K Venkatesh as the Editor, Prabhakar wrote the Dialogues, Snehan wrote the Lyrics, and Yuvaraaj was responsible for the Public Relations. Mr. Akshay Kejriwal, Head - South Movies, Zee Studios expressed his pride in partnering with KK Creative Works for this project, which he believes will take the audience on an emotional roller coaster ride. The movie is produced by Zee Studios & Kiran Korrapari. ----

Mohanlal - Lijo Malaikottai Valiban Vishu treat Since the announcement of Malaikottai Vaaliban, the movie has been highly anticipated by audiences. On the auspicious occasion of Vishu, the film's team released the first look, featuring the complete Malayalam actor Mohanlal and the talented filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery. The poster showcases Mohanlal in a fiery appearance, generating more excitement for the movie. The film is being produced by Shibu Baby John, Kochumon, and Anoop, and the shooting began on January 18th in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, and is still in progress. Despite rumors about the film's storyline and background, the producers stated that all reports that have been publihed have no bearing to Malaikottai Vaaliban's story. The names of the other actors in the movie alongside Mohanlal have not been disclosed yet. Malaikottai Vaaliban is being made on a significant budget and is set to release in major Indian languages besides Malayalam. The movie's has an ensemble cast of well-known actors from different Indian languages. Mandhu Neelakandan, who worked on Amen, is the cinematographer, and PS Rafique is scripting the movie for Lijo. The music is done by Prashant Pillai, and the editing is by Deepu Joseph.

Ponniyin Selvan Anthem - Khushbu - Ravichandran to team up - Joju not in Leo- Answara Rajan in Kannada - Miraa Menon in Rajini film

With the release of Ponniyin Selvan II approaching on April 28, the movie's promoters have ramped up their marketing efforts. Recently, the film's makers announced that the Ponniyin Selvan anthem, composed by music director AR Rahman, will be unveiled at Anna University on April 15. Directed by Mani Ratnam and based on Kalki's novel of the same name, the first part of the movie was released in September of last year. An array of popular actors, including Jayam Ravi, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha, Prakash Raj, Rahman, Jayaram, and Karthi, are featured in the film. The screenplay, authored by Mani Ratnam in collaboration with Jeyamohan and Kumaravel, is produced by Lyca Productions and Madras Talkies. Ravi Varman serves as the cinematographer, Sreekar Prasad handles the editing, and Thotta Tharani is responsible for the art design.

Crazy Star Ravichandran and Khushbu to team up Director Gururaj Kulkarni is set to helm a legal thriller for Crazy Star Ravichandran, with the official launch taking place on April 21. The production team has approached noted actor Khushbu to play the lead role alongside Ravichandran. This duo has previously worked together on films such as Ranadheera, Anjada Gandu, Yuga Purusha, and Shanti Kranti. The Kannada industry is eager to see this successful pairing on the big screen once again, and the opportunity has arisen with this new project. Gururaj confirms that initial discussions with Khushbu have taken place, and they are currently working on scheduling. An official announcement will be made once the actor commits to the project. Khushbu was last seen in the Kannada film Naanalla in 2011.

Answara Rajan in Jio Studios Kannada film with Dhananjay Parameshwar Gundkal, a well-known name in the television industry, and known for his work on various seasons of Bigg Boss Kannada, television serials, and several reality shows. He has worked with ETV Kannada , Zee and Colors is now joined Jio Studio , where he plans to produce several movies ranging from small to big-budget. Additionally, he will also be directing his debut film, which is a commercial entertainer starring Dhananjay in the lead role. The movie is set to start filming in May and is rumored to mark the Kannada debut of popular Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan. More information about the cast and crew is expected to be announced soon. Dhananjay, on the other hand, is currently occupied with a Kannada-Telugu bilingual project directed by Eashvar Karthic and has Uttarakaanda in the works.

Joju George not in Vijay's Leo There were rumors circulating that Joju George, the Malayalam actor, would be part of Vijay's upcoming film Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. However, a close source to Joju has denied the rumors. It's worth noting that Joju recently made his Tamil debut in Jagame Thandhiram, starring Dhanush. The team behind Leo has just finished filming their long schedule in Kashmir. This film is the second collaboration between Vijay and Lokesh, following their previous project Master. The next schedule is at Prasad Studios Chennai. The movie features an ensemble of stars, including Trisha, Priya Anand, Mysskin, Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, and Mansoor Ali Khan, among others. The film is set to release worldwide on October 19 and has music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa, stunt choreography by Anbariv, and editing by Philomin Raj. Joju, who was recently seen in Thuramukham, has several projects in the works, including his Telugu debut in the tentatively titled film PVT 4, starring Panja Vaisshnav Tej, and Pulimada.

Mirnaa Menon in Rajinikanth Jailer Actress Mirnaa Menon, who gained recognition for her role in Sarjun KM's 'Burqa', has landed a significant role in Superstar Rajinikanth's latest action flick 'Jailer' directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The up-and-coming actress has revealed that she will be playing an important character in the movie and will be seen traveling with Rajinikanth's character. She has already filmed for 45 days for the project. Menon made her debut in Tamil cinema with 'Santha Devan' opposite Arya, directed by Ameer, which unfortunately was shelved. However, she gained her big break with a role alongside Mohanlal in 'Big Brother' and went on to appear in Telugu films with Adi Saikumar and Allari Naresh. Her Tamil movie 'Burqua' with Kalaiyarasan is currently available on the Aha OTT platform and has garnered positive critical reviews. Other notable actors in 'Jailer' include Mohanlal and Vinayakan from the Malayalam film industry.

Allu Arjun first choice for Vada Chennai - Maddy- Nayan team up - Kirthi Shetty - Karthi team up- Mohanlal - lijo in Chennai

Viduthalai 1 is being distributed in Andhra and Telangana by Allu Arjun's father, Allu Aravind. During a media meet in Hyderabad, Vetrimaaran shared that he had presented the script of Vada Chennai to Allu Arjun when he met him in Chennai. Allu Arjun had expressed his interest in working under Vetrimaaran's direction and making his debut in Tamil cinema. Vetrimaaran further stated that he had also met Mahesh Babu and NTR Jr after the success of Asuran. Recent reports suggest that Vetrimaaran plans to cast Dhanush and NTR Jr in his upcoming film. However, it appears that Allu Arjun is not keen on doing a two-hero subject, especially for his debut Tamil film. Those who have seen the preview claim that Allu Aravind has another hit on his hands, much like the success of Kantara that he distributed in AP/TS. ------

R Madhavan- Nayanthara - Siddharth team up for sports srama An upcoming sports drama film titled The Test has brought together R Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth, and is directed by debutant Shasikanth. The film's motion poster video has been released, and it suggests that the storyline is centered around cricket, with the sounds of someone hitting a ball and the cheers of a cricket stadium. This has generated excitement among movie buffs, and more details about the film will be revealed in the near future. Y Not, which is a collaboration between Sanjay Wadhwa, Reliance Entertainment, and Shasikanth, is the production banner behind the film. Shasikanth, who is a producer with Y Not Studios, is making his directorial debut with The Test. The tweet by Johnson Pro wishes the producer the best of luck for his new venture as a filmmaker, as the script has been in his mind for seven years. -------

Kirthi Shetty opposite Karthi in Nalan directorial Karthi 26, which is produced by Studio Green and directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, has chosen Kirthi Shetty as the female lead. The movie had a low-key launch in the city. Currently, Karthi is busy filming Japan, which is directed by Raju Murugan. Kirthi Shetty has several other projects in the pipeline, including Custody with Naga Chaitanya and directed by Venkat Prabhu, a film with Sharawanand, a Malayalam movie with Tovino, and Jeyam Ravi’s Genie, directed by Bhuvanesh Arjunan, who was previously an assistant to Mysskin. Her debut film Uppena in Telugu was a massive blockbuster. ------- Mohanlal - Lijo unit in Chennai next Renowned filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery has teamed up with Mohanlal for the movie 'Malaikottai Vaaliban', and the first schedule of filming has already been completed after a 75-day shoot in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer. The team is now set to move to Chennai to commence the second schedule, which is slated to begin in mid-May and span 40 days. During this phase, Mohanlal will be shooting his portions alongside the film's heroines. The collaboration between Lijo Jose Pellissery and the superstar Mohanlal is highly anticipated and expected to showcase the latter's best performance in recent times. The makers have confirmed that they will unveil the movie's first look poster on April 14th, which coincides with the occasion of Vishu , Malayalam New Year .

Dhanush cameo in Vijay's Leo - Leo Producer is Rajini 171 producer - Dhoni film First Look - Nayan- SRK song in Bandra

Dhanush has a brief but villainous appearance in the upcoming film "Leo" starring Thalapathy Vijay and directed by Lokesh. Additionally, it has been announced that Janani from the reality show "Bigg Boss" will be playing the daughter of Trisha, who plays Vijay's wife in the film. Mansoor Ali Khan has also revealed that he will be joining the film unit in Hyderabad, which is surprising given earlier reports that Vijay had requested the rest of the shoot take place in Chennai due to concerns about job opportunities for film workers. The film's shooting has taken place primarily in Kashmir thus far. Dhanush's role in the film is rumored to be even more menacing than Suriya's Rolex character in "Vikram," a film starring Kamal Haasan.

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According to a source close to the producer, S S Lalit Kumar, who is currently producing the film "Leo" starring Thalapathy Vijay, will also be producing the upcoming film by Lokesh Kanakaraj featuring Rajinikanth (referred to as "Rajinikanth 171"). The source revealed that Lokesh had informed Rajinikanth about how Lalit was spending money on "Leo" and the remuneration promised to Vijay, which has reportedly led to Lalit offering the highest remuneration of Rajinikanth's career for his film. While Rajinikanth's recent films haven't met expectations, Lalit is confident that Lokesh will work wonders with the superstar, just as he did with Kamal Haasan in "Vikram." Additionally, Lalit is currently putting finishing touches on a multiplex complex in Vandalur near Chennai. There are unconfirmed reports that the Lokesh-Vijay combination has generated tremendous pre-release business.

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Dhoni Entertainment, the production house of Indian cricketer MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Dhoni, made a grand entrance into the Tamil film industry with the announcement of their first project 'L.G.M'. The first look of the film, directed by Ramesh Thamilmani, was revealed by Thala M.S. Dhoni on his official Facebook page, generating global attention towards the project. The film's producer, Vikas Hasija, expressed his delight about the progress of 'L.G.M', which is currently in its last shooting schedule and set to enter post-production soon. According to the Creative Producer, Priyanshu Chopra, 'L.G.M' is a refreshing concept with plenty of surprising elements, and the cast and crew are giving their best to bring out their creative sides. 'L.G.M' is a family entertainer featuring Harish Kalyan, Nadiya, and Ivana in the lead roles, with Yogi Babu, Mirchi Vijay, and other notable actors in pivotal roles. The film's director, Ramesh Thamil Mani, is also composing the music for the film.

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At Bandra Fort, SRK and Nayanthara filmed a song, while director Atlee took selfies with the Jawan team. The choreography of the song was done by Farah Khan. When photos of the shoot and selfies were released, netizens went crazy with excitement.

Adipurush poster a copy - Shruthi - Chiranjeevi spat - Indian 2 for Pongal

 

T P Vijayan visual designer who visualized the Oscar winning song Naatu Naatu of RRR shot n Ukraine and designed the poster of Prabhas Adipurush has been accused of plagiarism. On the occasion of Ram Navami, the poster for Adipurush was unveiled, which showcased Prabhas as Raghava, Kriti Sanon as Janaki, and Saif Ali Khan as Lankesh, the respective characters of Lord Ram, Sita, and Ravana. However, despite receiving backlash for its appearance, a recent update has emerged, revealing that an independent creator, Pratik Sanghar, has claimed that the Adipurush team has plagiarized his artwork. Sanghar shared his artwork on Facebook, displaying screenshots of his previous concepts for Lord Shri Ram's possible appearance in a Ramayan Epic if ever made. He alleges that the official concept artist for Adipurush took his artwork, mixed it with similar artwork, and passed it off as their own, without notifying or compensating him. According to Sanghar, this is a reason for the project's failure, as the individuals involved lack passion and instead resort to cheap tactics to move forward.

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Lyca own release abroad

After observing the earnings, Lyca Productions, who released Ajith's "Thunivu" internationally, has decided to distribute "Ponniyin Selvan 2" as well, according to a statement made by the producers. "Indian 2," which is being produced by them, is set to release during Pongal 2024, and Shankar, who is also directing Ram Charan's "Game Changer," will release it in April 2024. Interestingly, Sivakarthikeyan, who is starring in Kamal Haasan's own production, will see "Ayalaan," produced by K J R Studios, release during Diwali. Dhanush Captain Miller is also to release in November the Diwali month.

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Shruthi Haasan on short skirts in snow

Shruthi Haasan's comment regarding her song's sequence in the film Walter Veeraiya has upset fans of Chiranjeevi. In an interview, she mentioned that she was asked to wear a short dress during a song sequence shot in severe cold and snowing weather conditions, while the hero was fully clothed and wearing jackets. This led to speculation of a rift between Chiranjeevi and Shruthi, as she did not attend any promotional events for the film but was seen at Balakrishna's film Veera Simha Reddy, in which she was the heroine. Chiranjeevi's producer refuted these claims, stating that Shruthi was given a jacket to wear after every shot and shared a clip of Chiranjeevi and Sreedevi dancing in the snow to demonstrate that this was a common practice.

When asked about working with older heroes, Shruthi replied that she was not the only actress to gain fame from acting opposite older actors, as many leading women have done so. Fans have questioned why there seems to be a different standard for Shruthi, when Sreedevi had danced in short skirts with Chiranjeevi in the snow.

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Samanatha film has no takers

On 14th April, the film Shaakuntalam will be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada, in 3D format. Despite actress Samantha's extensive promotional tours and the visually stunning trailer, the movie's theatrical business in Andhra and Telangana remains uncertain. This is partly due to Gunasekhar's 7-year hiatus from filmmaking after his 2015 period drama "Rudhramadevi." The success of the film heavily relies on Samantha's star power, as producers who have opted for a 3D format are requesting high prices that distributors are hesitant to pay.

Vetrimaaran Viduthalai 1 under attack for plagiarism - Dhanush important announcement today

While producing the movie Viduthalai , Vetrimaaran asserted that he drew inspiration for its plot from a short story titled "Thunaivan" penned by B. Jeyamohan, known for his strong endorsement of right-wing ideologies. "Thunaivan" narrates the tale of Konar, a leader of the Left-wing rebellion, who was killed in a violent clash. This story was initially printed in the Tamil periodical Ananda Vikatan in 1992. Despite Vetrimaaran's assertion that the film "Viduthalai" was based on Jeyamohan's story, it appears that numerous scenes from S. Balamurugan's book "Solakar Thoddy" (2013), written by the advocate and a member of the People's Union of Civil Liberties, were allegedly incorporated into the final product.

In his novel "Solakar Thoddy", S. Balamurugan vividly portrays the brutalities committed by the police during the search for Veerappan. Balamurugan believes that some of the scenes in the "workshop," a police interrogation cell where torture was allegedly employed, might have been inspired by his book. Additionally, he notes that his novel features a character named Subash, a compassionate police constable, who may have influenced the portrayal of Soori's character in the film.

Balamurugan argues that a filmmaker of Vetrimaaran's stature should have adhered to intellectual integrity and avoided distorting real-life events or taking credit for the work of others. He contends that Vetrimaaran's failure to acknowledge the influence of "Solakar Thoddy" has diminished the film's creative ethics, despite Vetrimaaran's recognition of another author, R. Bharathinathan, who penned the novel "Thariyudan," which also inspired the film's production.

Interestingly, while Vetrimaaran claimed that Jeyamohan's story served as inspiration, the movie does not incorporate any scenes from it. The rationale behind Vetrimaaran's statement remains unclear.

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Today on  Sunday, Dhanush posted a picture on Twitter showcasing the emblem of his production company, Wunderbar Films. The image portrays wires linked to the letter 'W' in the logo, hinting at the loading of something. Additionally, the poster displays the message "7.30 PM today," indicating that we must wait until the evening to learn about the developments taking place at Wunderbar.

Dhanush and Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth established Wunderbar Films in 2010, and the first film produced under the banner was Aishwarya's directorial debut, 3, starring Dhanush in 2012. Maari 2, directed by Balaji Mohan and featuring Dhanush in the lead, was also produced by Wunderbar Films in 2018. Although the studio has not produced any films in the last four years, it has supported several notable films, such as Vada Chennai, Kaala, Pa Paandi, Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, and Velaiilla Pattadhari. Dhanush, who was last seen in Venky Atluri's Vaathi, is currently filming for Captain Miller, directed by Arun Matheswaran.

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 15^th Annual EDISON AWARDS takes another extra mile and is all set to take a plunge beyond what any awards have ever been-felicitating the real talent. As the awards keep going up the ladder, the celebrity's presence keeps increasing year after year.

 

The Show began with dance performance and went on to witness various galore, hosted by KPY Bala & VJ Shobana. Dance, music and entertainment took elevation with each and every performance. John Britto Dance Academy cheered up the audience with their astonishing performance. Singer Praniti & other singers from josh mesmerized the audience with their voices.

 

Sivakarthikeyan, Selvaraghavan, Jayaram, Parthiban, Siddhi Idnani, Raiza, Sanam Shetty, Comedians Sathish & Soori, GP Muthu, Singer Madhushree, Master Rithvik, Singapore artists of Suriavelan, Nivaashiyni, Puravalan & many more celebrities attended the event.  

 

15^th Annual Edison Awards is to be telecasted in Kalaignar TV on 9^th April 2023 (Sunday) in Indian Territory.

Suited Madurai man Kamal in Pa Ranjith film - Ravi Teja - Varun Dhawan in STR film Hindi remake - Crisp PS 2 for censors

 Pa Ranjith is currently working on writing the story for his upcoming film with Kamal Haasan. The director has expressed his interest in making a Madurai-based film with the veteran actor and has stated that the film may not necessarily feature the traditional veshti-sattai attire commonly seen in such movies. He said that a suited Kamal would be seen. Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan is currently busy with his next film, Indian 2, directed by Shankar.

Ranjith is also working on his upcoming film Thangalaan, which features Vikram and Parvathy in lead roles. The film showcases the origins of the Kolar Gold Field of Karnataka and has been shot in KGF for around 55 days. The director has mentioned that the filming is 80% complete and they hope to wrap up the remaining portions by May. The film will feature music by GV Prakash, and will release in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi.

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The first installment of 'Ponniyin Selvan' was granted a U/A rating by CBFC and had a duration of 2 hours and 47 minutes. Te uncensored version of the second part of film will have a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes. But we have to wait to see whether the film faces any changes made by the censor board. The second part is expected to be more concise than its predecessor, potentially leaving fans yearning for more. Director Mani Ratnam has completed post-production ahead of schedule, allowing him to embark on a promotional tour with the film's lead actors.

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Fresh reports indicate that yet another South Indian superstar is set to join forces with a Bollywood heartthrob, just days after news broke that Jr NTR would star alongside Hrithik Roshan in 'WAR 2'. As per the latest updates, Ravi Teja is all set to make his debut in Hindi cinema and will be seen sharing screen space with Varun Dhawan in the upcoming remake of the film 'Maanaadu'. The movie, which will be made in both Telugu and Hindi, features a time loop structure and a captivating storyline that received widespread critical acclaim and commercial success upon its release in Tamil cinema. Ravi Teja and Varun Dhawan will be stepping into the shoes of Silambarasan and S J Surya in this much-awaited bilingual venture.