BÉLA Tarr Gets European Film Honor

Legendary Hungarian director Béla Tarr will receive the Honorary Award from of the Academy President and Board at the European Film Awards on Dec. 9.

“With this award the European Film Academy wishes to pay special tribute to an outstanding director and a personality with a strong political voice, who is not only deeply respected by his colleagues but also celebrated by audiences worldwide,” the Academy said in a press release.

Previous recipients of the award include Manoel de Oliveira, Michel Piccoli, Michael Caine, Andrzej Wajda and Costa-Gavras. Tarr is best known for his films “Damnation” (1988), “Sátántangó” (1994), “Werckmeister Harmonies” (2000) and “The Turin Horse” (2011).

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega!’ Goes No. 1 In India

Disney and Hotstar film “Tumse Na Ho Payega!,” starring Ishawk Singh and Mahima Makwana, was the most-viewed film in the Indian Ott space between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8 with 4.6 million views.

The film tells the...

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who stars in the slice of life story ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ shared that there are many characteristics of his role that he wants to retain in real life. The film is set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who stars in the slice of life story ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ shared that there are many characteristics of his role that he wants to retain in real life. The film is set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The partnership between filmmaker Abhishek Sinha and Nitesh Tiwari is more than just professional, and it’s a bond akin to family. Their shared journey reflects the profound impact of mentorship and friendship, akin to an elder brother guiding the way.

The two have recently collaborated on the project ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’. The film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

It is written and produced by Nitesh, and directed by Abhishek Sinha.

Speaking on the same emotion, Abhishek said: “Nitesh Tiwari is my mentor and a dear friend. Our bond is akin to that of an elder brother, and I have had the privilege of closely witnessing his remarkable journey from the world of advertising to the realm of filmmaking.

The partnership between filmmaker Abhishek Sinha and Nitesh Tiwari is more than just professional, and it’s a bond akin to family. Their shared journey reflects the profound impact of mentorship and friendship, akin to an elder brother guiding the way.

The two have recently collaborated on the project ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’. The film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

It is written and produced by Nitesh, and directed by Abhishek Sinha.

Speaking on the same emotion, Abhishek said: “Nitesh Tiwari is my mentor and a dear friend. Our bond is akin to that of an elder brother, and I have had the privilege of closely witnessing his remarkable journey from the world of advertising to the realm of filmmaking.

Making noise ever since its announcement, the highly anticipated comedy-drama ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is now premiering on Disney + Hotstar. Helmed by Abhishek Sinha and written by Nitesh Tiwari, Nikhil Mehrotra and Varun Agarwal, the film is Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Ronnie Screwvala, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari. Based on the novel ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded a Million Dollar Company, ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these rules laid by society.

Sharing an inside story of how the film came to life, film’s Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur wrote a heartwarming note that was shared on Roy Kapur Films’ social media handle. It read as “I bumped into Varun Agarwal – literally! – as I was leaving the stage after a talk at Iim-Lucknow, and he was walking...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

Writer and producer of ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, Nitesh Tiwary shared how his personal experiences and encounters, gave unique perspective to the film. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude is a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Personal experiences are the hidden treasure trove for any writer and producer. Nitesh said: “Both my co-writer and I have spent many years in advertising, where we had the opportunity to observe both the formal and informal aspects of corporate life,...

Writer and producer of ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, Nitesh Tiwary shared how his personal experiences and encounters, gave unique perspective to the film. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude is a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Personal experiences are the hidden treasure trove for any writer and producer. Nitesh said: “Both my co-writer and I have spent many years in advertising, where we had the opportunity to observe both the formal and informal aspects of corporate life,...

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who is all geared up for the release of inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, opened up about his character, and called the experience of shooting this film “pure magic”.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh) story begins...

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who is all geared up for the release of inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, opened up about his character, and called the experience of shooting this film “pure magic”.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh) story begins...

Pushpak, the 1987 film starring Kamal Haasan, will be re-released in cinema halls soon, the makers have announced. The film, directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, is a silent black comedy that revolves around an unemployed graduate who encounters a drunk rich unconscious man and takes over his lifestyle at a hotel. Things take a turn when he realizes that a contract killer is on the hunt to kill the businessman. The film also stars Amala Akkineni, Tinu Anand, and K. S. Ramesh in pivotal roles.

The film was produced under the “Haasan Brothers” banner which was later renamed Raaj Kamal Films International. The production house took to social media to share the news of the re-release. #Pushpak #Pesumpadam, a pioneer in silent black comedy and an iconic masterpiece of Indian cinema, will be re-released in theatres soon. #Ulaganayagan #KamalHaasan #SingeethamSrinivasaRao@ikamalhaasan 1

Pushpak is widely regarded as one of the best films of Kamal Haasan,...

Actor Ishwak Singh’s character in inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of an actor’s personal connection to their role, a connection that transcends individual experiences. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh...

Actor Ishwak Singh’s character in inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of an actor’s personal connection to their role, a connection that transcends individual experiences. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh...

Known for his works like ‘Dangal’, ‘Chhichhore’, and ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ among many others, filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari is now all geared up and excited for the release of his next project ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’, which is a fresh and light-hearted take on modern-day struggles of the youth these days.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun take on the dilemma faced by today’s youth, in standing up to the ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey.

Talking about the film, producer and writer Nitesh said: “‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ was written with the intention to bring the story of every youngster in a middle-class household to screen.”

“Whether it is the grind of a...

Actor Ishwak Singh, who is all set for the release of inspiring comedy ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’, opened up about his character, calling it a fun film with dollops of humour. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. The 2 minute 29 seconds trailer, which was unveiled on Wednesday, shows the character of Ishwak (Gaurav) as a corporate employee, who is bored of his job. It further shows the bond between three friends, and Ishwak’s love interest.

The trailer further shows Gaurav quitting his job, and deciding to start his own business with his friend,...

TollywoodRam Charan celebrated his 38th birthday on March 27 at his father Chiranjeevi’s residence, with many Tollywood stars and filmmakers in attendance. Actor Ram Charan, who turned 38 on Monday, March 27, celebrated his birthday with a star-studded party in Hyderabad. Hosted at his father and Telugu star Chiranjeevi’s residence, the event was attended by many popular stars and filmmakers including director of Rrr SS Rajamouli, and Oscar-winning music composer of the song ‘Naatu Naatu’ Mm Keeravani. Actors Vijay Deverakonda, Venkatesh, Ram Charan's long-time friend Rana Daggubati and his wife Miheeka were also in attendance. Nagarjuna and Amala Akkineni too attended the event along with Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni. Filmmakers Prashanth Neel and Sukumar also made it to the party. The Rrr team, including producer Dvv Danayya, cinematographer Kk Senthil Kumar, singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, and SS Karthikeya were also present. Actor Ram Charan and his wife Upasana...

CinemaIt will be the fourth edition of the Shades International Short Film Festival.Tnm StaffSISFF director Jeeva SavithriThe Shades International Short Film Festival (Sisff), curated by an all-women jury, has invited entries for its fourth edition. The first edition was held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, while the last two were conducted online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In its third edition, the Sisff had 136 competitive entries. This year, the festival director is filmmaker Jeeva Savithri Janardhanan, who made the critically acclaimed film Richter Scale 7.6. Others involved in the running of the fest include actor Divya Usha Gopinath, last year’s festival director Jijith Nambradth, former professor at St Xavier's College Patricia Janet Christo, filmmaker Vikas Valsan and producer Ajmal Shahul. The women jury comprises actor-director Revathi Asha Kelunni, writer-director Tahira Kashyap and actor Kani Kusruthi. Films shot on film or video (analog / digital format) after January 2021 within a running duration...

Actor Ashwin Kakumanu has showered praise on the recently released Telugu-Tamil bilingual film, ‘Oke Oka Jeevitham’, saying the film taps into nostalgia while also keeping the writing modern.

Taking to Twitter, the actor on Wednesday wrote, “#Kanam #OkeOkaJeevitham What a lovely heart-warming film. Loved how it taps into nostalgia while also keeping the writing modern.

“Amala Akkineni ma’am deservedly given a mass entry and is the soul of the film. Loved the performances by Sharwanand, Ritu Varma, Ramesh Thilak, Sathish, Nasser sir Yogjaypee and of course the child actors who did such a great job.”

The actor did not stop there. He also lauded director Shree Karthick and his technical team apart from the producer as well.

He wrote, “Hats off to you director Shree Karthick, film editor Sreejith Sarang, Cinematographer Sujith Sarang and music director Jakes Bejoy and the production design. Loved the interval block. Congratulations S R Prabhu...

Actress Amala Akkineni, who took the Tamil film industry by storm with her brilliant performances in Tamil films before marrying Telugu star Nagarjuna and settling down in Hyderabad, describes the changes she has witnessed in the last 30 years as amazing.

Explaining about the changes she has witnessed over the years, the actress, who has as big a fan base in Tamil as she has in Telugu, said: “It’s amazing. Every year I am witnessing this growth, this difference. It also makes me happy. Because the world has opened up. It has become possible to go anywhere in the world.”

“Many good fields and opportunities have emerged for women. They can achieve anything they set their mind to. I am glad that I was able to witness this in my lifetime.”

Amala says that she considers the thought process to be more important than lifestyle while talking about women’s liberation.

Actress Amala Akkineni, whose performance in her just released bilingual film ‘Kanam’ has come in for widespread praise, said that she made sweets for her entire unit despite not having cooked for a while.

When asked about rumours that she had made sweets for the entire crew of ‘Kanam’, Amala said with a laugh: “Yes. In the movie I play the role of a mother, and one day, when I was asked, ‘Ma, will you cook for us,’ I didn’t know what to say.”

“How can I tell them that I don’t know how to cook? So, I did it whole-heartedly. But it doesn’t come as easyly when you don’t cook daily.

“The entire crew came home and ate the whole thing. Poor things, everyone ate in silence. But I doubt if it actually tasted good. You just have to ask them.”

The actress, who ruled...

Review Though 'Oke Oka Jeevitham' is a time-travel film, it steers clear of the science – it does not focus on the theories of time-travel or quantum physics or the concepts of time and space. Rather, it is a film about human emotions.Balakrishna GaneshanYouTube Screenshot from trailer of Oke Oka Jeevitham Time travel films are often complex and it requires a certain amount of courage and skill to attempt the genre, as it runs the risk of oversimplification or overcomplication. Taking up this mighty challenge, writer and director Shree Karthick has delivered Oke Oka Jeevitham. The film stars actors Sharwanand, Ritu Varma, Amala Akkineni, Vennela Kishore, Priyadarshi and Nasser in prominent roles. Though Oke Oka Jeevitham is a time-travel film, it steers clear of the science – it does not focus on the theories of time-travel, or invest any time in explaining quantum physics or the concepts of time and space.

Tollywood ’Thank You’ is helmed by Vikram K Kumar, and produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser of actors Naga Chaitanya and Raashi Khanna’s upcoming movie Thank You was unveiled on May 25. Billed as a romantic film, Thank You is helmed by Vikram K Kumar, and produced by Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film also stars actors Malavika Nair, and Avika Gor in the lead roles, while actor Sai Sushanth Reddy has also been roped in for a pivotal role in the film. Thank You is slated for release on July 7. The teaser hints that the film tracks the story of Naga Chaitanya’s character, who is a successful businessman, who has had troubles with his relationships in the past. The teaser presents a glimpse of the romantic relationships the hero has had. Sharing the teaser,...

TollywoodThe movie is being directed by Shree Karthick and bankrolled by Dream Warrior Pictures, which earlier produced the Tamil blockbuster, ‘Sulthan’ starring Karthi and Rashmika Mandanna. Tnm StaffIt has been revealed that Tollywood actor Sharwanand's 30th movie is to be titled Oke Oka Jeevitham. The production house, Dream Warrior Pictures, released a first look poster of the film on Monday, June 28. Actor Sharwanand took to Twitter to reveal the poster as well. He tweeted, “Presenting the first look of Sharwa 30 Oke Oka Jeevitham." The poster which shows the back of a man carrying a guitar case, hints at Sharwanand’s character being a musician and living in a very busy world. The movie is being directed by Shree Karthick and is being bankrolled by Dream Warrior Pictures, which earlier produced the Tamil blockbuster, Sulthan starring Karthi and Rashmika Mandanna. The dialogue for the movie has been written by Tharun...

Mollywood‘Freedom @ Midnight’ stars Anupama Parameswaran and Hakkim Shahjahan playing a couple. Delcia LopezYouTube screengrab“I will do anything for you and go to any extent,” says the man, to which Chandra says, “Will you kill someone?” — This dialogue sets the tone of the teaser of Freedom @ Midnight, a Malayalam short film starring actors Anupama Parameswaran and Hakkim Shahjahan. The teaser, which was released on YouTube on Wednesday, has already garnered more than three lakh views. Written and directed by Rj Shaan, the short film seems to have only Anupama and Hakkim as its cast. Going by the teaser, the story seems to be a thriller, revealing events that unfold in a single day. Hakkim and Anupama, who plays the role of Chandra, play a couple. According to the teaser, the “short fiction” is “based on a million men and women.” The 1:05-minute teaser ends with “Releasing her soon...

Entertainment The Akkineni family photo features Nagarjuna, his wife Amala Akkineni and sons Naga Chaitanya and Akhil. Tnm StaffInstagram/Samantha AkkineniTollywood film families celebrated Christmas with intimate family gatherings this year. Actor Samantha shared a family photo from Christmas celebrations at the Akkinenis’, where the entire family, including Nagarjuna and his siblings’ partners and children are seen together. Akhil Akkineni, Samantha’s brother-in-law and Nagarjuna’s son, who is an actor himself, also shared the family photos from Christmas, saying it was a “full house after ages.” The family photo features Nagarjuna, his wife Amala Akkineni and sons Naga Chaitanya and Akhil. Other family members, including Nagarjuna’s nephews Sumanth and Anumolu Sushanth, and niece Supriya Yarlagadda, who are also actors working in Telugu cinema, were also present. Other cousins, like Sahithya Anumolu and Aditya Akkineni, were also present. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akhil Akkineni...

KollywoodIt was revealed earlier this week that the project has resumed its shoot after nearly six months.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Amala Akkineni, who was recently seen in the web series High Priestess, is making a comeback to Tamil cinema after two decades with upcoming Telugu-Tamil bilingual project starring Sharwanand and Ritu Varma. It was revealed earlier this week that the project has resumed its shoot after nearly six months. Amala’s last Tamil outing was Karpoora Mullai, which was released in 1991. She recently tweeted: “It's been heartwarming playing amma to Sharwanand. Working in a Tamil / Telugu bilingual after many years.” In the film, being directed by debutant Shree Karthick, Amala plays Sharwanand’s mother. Actor Ravi Raghavendra plays her husband in the project which also stars Nasser, Sathish and Ramesh Thilak in pivotal roles. Apparently, Amala agreed to be part of the project because it’s not a regular mother’s character.

TelevisionThe latest season has well-known faces from cinema, TV and the internet.Tnm StaffTwitter/Nagarjuna Akkineni The fourth season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss Telugu, being filmed in the middle of the pandemic, has begun. The first episode aired on Sunday evening at 6 pm. Tollywood actor Nagarjuna has returned to host the show for a second consecutive season, and the 16 contestants who are part of the new season were finally introduced to the audience. Reports had suggested that all the contestants had been placed under quarantine and medical supervision, as a precaution against Covid-19. While some of the contestants’ names had been doing the rounds from weeks before the show finally aired, many names also caught audiences by surprise. Here’s the full list of the 16 contestants who will be seen in Bigg Boss Telugu Season 4. Monal Gajjar (Actor) Monal is an actor who has appeared in Telugu...

Entertainment Aditi Rao Hydari recently posted a video of her practicing her kalari kicks. Here’s what many other actors are doing to stay active at home.Tnm StaffDeprived of gyms, outdoor spaces and equipment, the lockdown has seen many people turning to home workouts. And south Indian actors are no exception. On May 8, actor Aditi Rao Hydari posted a video of her practicing kalari, an Indian martial art. She can be seen practicing her high kicks, and according to her caption, “while trying to not fall flat on my face”. Check out the video here. View this post on Instagram Kicking those blues away while trying to not fall flat on my face #KalariPractice #nerkaal #QuarantineDiaries A post shared by Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) on May 8, 2020 at 6:58am Pdt Aditi isn’t the only one making the best out of her situation. Whether it is doing a workout in their backyard,...

CinemaThis is the 10th edition of the annual reunion of south Indian filmstars, and it was hosted by megastar Chiranjeevi at his house in Hyderabad on Sunday.Tnm StaffFilm stars who ruled the 80s are back together celebrating the 10th anniversary of their annual 80s reunion bash. The 80s reunion is a recent tradition that has been sustained for a decade by the South Indian cinema stars of the 80s. Celebrations are themed every year, black and gold this time, and are not complete without group photos. The reunion was hosted at Telugu actor Chiranjeevi’s house in Hyderabad on Sunday. Interestingly, Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna were not able to make it to last year’s celebrations. Dressed in a shiny golden saree, Khushboo Sundar who has acted in all four south Indian languages, shared selfies with many of her co-stars from the 80s. View this post on Instagram My 2 best...

Film Sharwanand and Ritu Varma are playing the lead role in the upcoming bilingual in which Amala will be seen playing the hero's mother. Digital NativeSharwanand and Ritu Varma are playing the lead role in the upcoming bilingual that is directed by debutant Shree Karthick. Noted director Tharun Bhascker is penning the dialogues for it. According to the latest reports, veteran actor Amala Akkineni has been signed up to play the hero’s mother in the film. Interestingly, Ravi Raghavendra, father of well-known music composer Anirudh, will be seen as Sharwanand’s dad. Reports are that the shooting of this bilingual, made in Tamil and Telugu, is happening at a brisk pace in Hyderabad and scenes involving Sharwanand, Amala Akkineni and Ravi Raghavendra are being shot. The star cast also include Nassar, Vennela Kishore, and Priyadarshi Pullikonda. The film is bankrolled under the banner Dream Warrior Pictures. The last movie...

Flix FlashbackThe film released in May 2014, months after Anr's death. Dr Nimeshika JayachandranWhen Manam released in 2014, the film opened to extremely high expectations. Not only did it star the entire Akkineni family, it was also the last film in which veteran actor Akkineni Nageswar Rao (Anr) appeared prior to his death. Directed and written by Vikram Kumar, Manam was an ambitious project from its inception. Five years since its initial release, here’s a look at the film’s highlights. The movie starts out with a short insight into the lives of Radha (Naga Chaitanya) and Krishna (Samantha) and their son Nageswara Rao (Bittu). The song Kannulana Thaake sung by Arijit Singh, perfectly captures how their relationship slowly and realistically disintegrates. It also sets up the rest of the story. After the death of his parents in a car accident, we don’t know what happens to Bittu. We feel sad,...

Web seriesThe 8-episode series stars Amala as a tarot reader and psychic who uses her gift of being able to converse with the dead to solve the problems of her clients.Krishna SripadaHigh Priestess, a Zee5 original, is an 8-episode web series that ventures into the territory of the unknown or the little-understood, the world of tarot reading and psychic abilities. Pushpa Ignatius, whose short film Pournami was screened at Cannes, is the director. Her debut series starts out with the right intentions, with a high profile tarot reader and psychic Swati Reddy (Amala Akkineni) as the lead character, one who isn’t afraid of spirits and rather empathises with them (High Priestess itself is a term borrowed from tarot cards). Relying on her gift of being able to converse with the dead, she solves the problems of her clients. There is an underlying parallel narrative, a romantic undertone accomplished...

EntertainmentAmala speaks to Tnm about working in 'High Priestess' with a young team, how she picks her roles and more.Srivathsan NadadhurActor, academician and animal rights activist Amala Akkineni is awaiting the release of her digital debut High Priestess on the Zee5 platform on April 25. In High Priestess, a supernatural thriller spanning eight episodes, Amala plays a psychic with extrasensory capabilities. The series directed by Pushpa Ignatius has been instrumental in rekindling the learner in Amala, a role reversal considering her active role as an academician in the film school Aisfm (of which she's a director) in recent years. “It's been an exciting assignment and exploring a new medium always awakens the child in you. Besides being a performer, I have been an explorer and adventurer by nature all my life,” she says with child-like excitement in her voice. Having been an active consumer of the web series format in recent years,...

TollywoodThe sequel is directed by Rahul Ravindran of 'Chi La Sow' fame.Digital NativeNagarjuna starrer Manmadhudu 2 went on to the floors recently. The official pooja, which happened on Monday, was attended by the cast and crew of Manmadhudu 2, besides Nag’s wife Amala Akkineni, son Naga Chaitanya, and nephews Sumanth and Sushanth. The film will be bankrolled jointly by Nag’s Manam enterprises and P Kiran’s Anandi Art Creations. Rahul Ravindran is wielding the megaphone for this venture. During the muhurat ceremony, writer Satyanand presented the script of the film to the director and Amala sounded the clapboard to mark the beginning of the shooting. Naga Chaitanya switched on the camera. Reports are that the shooting of the film will progress in Hyderabad for a few days and then the team will be flying down to Europe to can some important portions. Manmadhudu, a 2002 rom com, had...

ControversyActor Rima Kallingal responds to the statement made by Amma that the four actors who resigned from the film body over Dileep’s reinstatement can join again if they apologise.CrisThe four women who resigned from the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (Amma) may join back if they apologise, actors Siddique and Kpac Lalitha said at a press conference earlier on Monday. They were talking about actors Geetu Mohandas, Rima Kallingal, Remya Nambeesan and the survivor of a sexual assault, who resigned when Amma took back actor Dileep, who has been accused of masterminding the sexual assault. Tnm speaks to Rima Kallingal, who responds to a few statements made at the Amma press conference, coming after the Wcc press meet held in Kochi on Saturday. Q. How do you respond to Kpac Lalitha’s statement that the four of you who resigned could join back Amma after giving an apology?...

TollywoodAfter being appreciated for his role as Gemini Ganesan in the Savitri biopic 'Mahanati', Dulquer is expected to star in a film with Venkatesh.Digital NativeMalayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan made his Tollywood debut with the Savitri biopic Mahanati, earlier this year. He had played the legendary actor Gemini Ganesan in the biopic and won appreciation. And now he is reportedly ready to work in his second Tollywood film. Sources in the know say that a leading production house would be bankrolling the venture and no further details are available. However, we’ve come to know that Dulquer will be sharing screen space with Venkatesh in this film. Besides this Telugu flick, Dulquer has the Tamil movie Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal in the post production stage. He had also recently joined the sets of the Hindi film The Zoya Factor, which will be his second outing in Bollywood. The film is based...

Bollywood Despite all of their encumbrances, there are moments when you can watch Karwaan for Dulquer and Irrfan.Rakesh MeharEarly in Karwaan, we’re introduced to Dulquer Salmaan, in his Bollywood debut, as Avinash Rajpurohit. Avinash is handsome, genial and ever so bored of the rut of the beaten path, but is not quite sure what to do about it. So, in the grand tradition of road movies everywhere, fate pushes him off on a picturesque journey through the backroads of Ooty and Kerala. On the face of it, there’s so much material to work from: tired of his It job and life in Bengaluru, Avinash one day receives a call telling him that his father, who pushed him into this middle-class humdrum has died in an accident near Gangotri. Unfortunately, when he goes to receive his father’s body, he finds out there’s been a mistake. His...

Bollywood The film is a comedy drama and Dulquer will make his Bollywood debut with it. Digital NativeDulquer Salmaan is all excited over the release of his maiden Bollywood film, Karwaan today, August 3rd. The star made a successful debut in the Telugu film industry with Mahanati recently and is looking forward to score big in Bollywood with Karwaan. In an interview to the Indian Express, the young star from the Malayalam film industry said that though he wanted to debut in Bollywood, he was certain that it should be a multi-starrer and explained his reasons thus: “Irrfan and Mithila were already on board when I was approached for the film. I quite instinctively liked the idea. I knew quite soon that I want to do it. I liked the fact that Irrfan sir was already a part of the film and I will be in a film that a lot of people will watch.

Protest The strongly worded statement says the attitude of Amma is clear from their decision to bring back Dileep.Tnm StaffIn yet another strong move from the Women in Cinema Collective, 15 of its members have come out with a statement explaining why they had never become part of Amma (Association of Malayalam Movie Artists). The statement signed by 15 female actors including Amala Akkineni, Ranjini Pierre, Sajitha Madambil and Kani Kusruti, says they realised Amma as an organisation cannot be trusted from the way it approached the sexual assault on their colleague in February 2017. In a strongly worded statement shared on Wcc's Facebook page, the female actors cited eight reasons why they chose to abstain from the most powerful body of the Malayalam film industry. The reasons are as follows: 1. In an industry where there is not even a concept of equal pay, the act of imposing Rs 1 lakh as membership fee is neither pro people nor democratic. 2. The way Amma approached the issue of sexual assault of one of our colleagues, shows that their decisions cannot be trusted. 3. The silence that the organisation (Amma) generally maintains towards the founding members of Wcc, and the issues they raise, are precarious and irresponsible. There is no other option but to reject an organisation which is not capable of a healthy and ideological debate. 4. The attitude of the organisation towards women was clearly portrayed in the retrogressive skit which was presented in the recent celebration of Amma, and in their move to take back an actor accused in a case of sexual violence. 5. The history of the organisation; which has been scripted together by fans associations and star centered power coteries, has convinced us that there is no possibility of a democratic system paving way for a debate in the near future. 6. We also understand that star personalities who head the body are not capable of reconstructing it in a way which would incorporate women with self-esteem, and to respect their work place. 7. Other than using women as show pieces, the organisation has not attempted to ensure their participation in its responsibilities and decision making. 8. We firmly declare that we don’t want to be part of an organisation that is anti-human. "We are committed to open all the needed ways for the coming generation to create timely art which is beyond caste, religion, gender and factionalism through movies, a medium Malayalis immensely love," the statement further said. The statement has been issued by actors Abhija Sivakala, Amala Akkineni, Archana Padmini, Darsana Rajendran, Divya Gopinath, Divya Prabha, Jolly Chirayath, Kani Kusruti, Sajitha Madathil, Ranjini Pierre, Samyuktha Nambiar, Santhy Balachandran, Shylaja Ambu and Sujatha Jannnethri. The ultimate aim, the statement says, is to create a space to approach movies as a medium and an art with more care, respect and trust. Read ‘Your decision is anti-women’: Wcc lashes out at Amma for reinstating Dileep...

CinemaThe film marks the Bollywood debut of Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan and Marathi actor Mithila Palkar.Digital NativeThe makers of the Bollywood flick Karwaan had announced a couple of weeks ago that the film would make it to theatres on August 10. This had the fans of the lead stars excited as the movie went into the post-production mode. However, we now hear from sources in the know that the release date has been advanced by a week and it will hit the marquee on August 3. When enquired into what made the team decide on a new release date, it was revealed that the makers of Karwaan wanted it to have a solo run for two weeks before other films start hitting the theatres to cash in on the long Independence Day weekend. With a long line-up of films scheduled to release around the Independence Day week, it indeed seems to be a good strategy by the makers of Karwaan to release the film earlier. Karwaan is touted to be a comedy film that has Dulquer Salmaan and Irrfan Khan playing the leads with Kriti Kharbanda and Mithila Palkar featuring opposite them. Interestingly, it will mark Malayalam star Dulquer Salmaan and Marathi actor Mithila’s debut in Bollywood. Amala Akkineni will be seen in an important role in this flick. The film is directed by Akarsh Khurana and is bankrolled by Ronnie Screwvala. Anurag Saikia is the music composer for this flick while Avinash Arun has done the cinematography. Though Akarsh Khurana is wielding the megaphone for the first time, he has written films such as Hamshakals and Krrish 3. Dulquer has completed shooting for his portions in Karwaan and the film is currently in the post-production stage. Besides this Bollywood movie, the actor also has the Tamil movie Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal which is in the post-production mode. The romantic thriller is a Desingh Periyasamy directorial, which has Ritu Varma playing the lead opposite Dulquer. According to reports, Dulquer plays a happy-go-lucky youth in this film. Also read: My next film won’t have a single joke in it: ‘Tamizh Padam 2.0’ director Cs Amudhan (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Cinema'Mercury' will hit the screens on April 13 and will be released in Tamil Nadu at a later date.Tnm StaffTwitter/Karthik SubbarajAfter a long wait, the trailer for Karthik Subbaraj’s upcoming silent thriller, Mercury, was released on Monday by music director Ar Rahman and actors Rakshit Shetty, Nithiin and Dulquer Salman on Twitter. The trailer was originally planned for release on April 5. The director took to Twitter to share the news of the film’s release. #Mercury trailer from today 6pm to be released by @arrahman sir, @rakshitshetty , @actor_nithiin and @dulQuer pic.twitter.com/EaSnFHtqx4 — karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) April 9, 2018 The ongoing and seemingly unending spat between Tamil Film Producers Council (Tfpc) and Digital Service Providers (Dsp) has stalled all new releases in the state. Caught in the tussle, Karthick took to Twitter to clarify that the film’s trailer would be released at a later date and that the film’s release will happen as planned. Being a silent film gives Mercury a special advantage of releasing in other states. Trailer release of #Mercury postponed.. pic.twitter.com/x3Z9iA8Fnl — karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) April 5, 2018 To clarify certain confusions... #Mercury #TNFPCstrike pic.twitter.com/cQ27963i5j — karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) April 5, 2018 He also announced that the film will have its world premier at Los Angeles on April 12. The World Premiere of our film, #Mercury,happens in Los Angeles this Thursday, April 12th at the prestigious @Iffla!Get your tickets now before they run out! Tickets: https://t.co/mBVEfa0WAt Show time: 9:15 pm Venue : https://t.co/YKPwJCYbVd — karthik subbaraj (@karthiksubbaraj) April 10, 2018 Trending at number 3 on YouTube the film’s trailer has garnered over 2 million views so far. The sound of howling winds, screeching noises, eerie silences, and unconventional camera movements are perhaps an indicator of what’s in store. In the trailer, a lot of the film seems to be revolving around the abandoned factory site. The film’s crew has Sathees Kumar on production design, Santhosh Narayanan composing music and S Thirunavakkarasu cranking the camera. After his debut film Pizza in 2012, Mercury will be director Karthik Subbaraj’s second thriller. Dancer-actor-director Prabhu Deva is seen playing the antagonist. The film also stars Sananth Reddy, Deepak Paramesh, Anish Padman, Shashank and Remya Nambeesan in lead roles. The '80s film Pushpaka Vimana, starring Kamal Haasan and Amala Akkineni in lead roles, is among the few films which have had no dialogues at all. Karthik’s Mercury will hit the screens on April 13 and will be released in Tamil Nadu at a later date. Watch the trailer here:...

KollywoodThe teaser reminds one of the Hollywood thriller 'Don't Breathe' but perhaps Karthik Subbaraj will surprise us.Tnm StaffYoutube screengrabThe teaser of director Karthik Subbaraj’s upcoming thriller Mercury was released on March 7 by actor Dhanush on Twitter. Very happy to release the teaser of Karthik Subbaraj’s #Mercury - A Silent Thriller starring ace dancer-actor-director Prabhudeva. A Silent Film after so many years! Congratulations to the whole team.https://t.co/uWhe9uM320 — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) March 7, 2018 Touted to be a silent thriller, dancer-actor-director Prabhu Deva is seen playing the antagonist. The film also stars Sananth Reddy, Deepak Paramesh, Anish Padman, Shashank and Remya Nambeesan in lead roles. The trailer begins with a fallen sign board that reads, “Warning. No trespassing” with an abandoned building in the background. There’s also a memorial headstone that reads “In memory of 84 people who died in this town due to mercury poisoning - 1992”. With mysterious sounds in the background the symbol used to represent the first planet in the solar system - Mercury, takes up the screen. The line “When life is at war, the most powerful scream is silence” summarises the genre of the film - a silent thriller. Set on a hill station, complete with foggy visuals, the teaser has strong references to the Kodaikanal mercury poisoning incident. Although too early to tell, the film’s trailer bears resemblance to the 2016 Hollywood edge-of-the seat crime thriller, Don’t Breathe. The Hollywood film has a visually impaired antagonist who is extremely sensitive to sounds. After his debut film Pizza in 2012, Mercury will be director Karthik Subbaraj’s second thriller. The director gained a lot of appreciation for his previous thriller and hence, expectations for this film are high as well. Santosh Narayanan has composed music for the film and Tirru, who has worked in films like 24 and Krrrish 3, has been roped in to work on the film’s cinematography. Actor Prabhu Deva was last seen in Gulaebaghavali that released last year and has a number of films like Yung Mung Sung and Lakshmi, lined up for release. His last directorial Action Jackson released in 2014 in Hindi. The '80s film Pushpaka Vimana, starring Kamal Haasan and Amala Akkineni in lead roles, is among the few films which have had no dialogues at all. Towards the end of the Mercury teaser, we're told that this is a “no language” film releasing in all languages. The film will be out this April on Friday the 13th.

KollywoodWe cannot wait for April 27 already!Tnm StaffThe teaser for Rajinikanth's much awaited film Kaala may not have had the ideal release but fans will take anything that comes their way. The teaser was released at midnight on March 2, after a scene from the film was leaked. It opens with Nana Patekar saying, "Kaala, what sort of name is that?" Well, we All know what sort of name that is - one that belongs to the superstar and carries with it all the punch that's needed in the world. Nana's question is answered by a shot of Rajinikanth holding an umbrella in the rains. With some awesome shades and a white beard. This is followed by a voice-over (Samuthirakani?) explaining what Kaala means - black, the one who fights to protect. But is everyone happy with fights? Eswari Rao, who plays Rajini's wife in the film, is not impressed clearly! Like Kumudhavalli, who was Rajini's wife in his first film with Pa Ranjith, she appears to be an assertive woman. Nana and Rajini have something of a standoff, with the former dressed in the white and the latter in black. Nana's character says that he wishes to clean the world, while Kaala counters him by saying that black is the colour of the workers of the world. "Come to my chawl and see, all the dirt will look colourful to you," he shoots back. And then there's the punch line, mixing Hindi and Tamil, the superstar snaps his fingers and throws a challenge into the air, "Kya re? Setting ah? Vengaiyin mavan, I'm standing alone, come if you have the guts!" (no, the English translation doesn't do justice to the swag). The teaser rushes to the end with some goosebump-inducing music (by Santosh Narayan). And then Thalaivar says, "You haven't seen the full rowdyism of Karikaalan, right? You will see it!" The teaser also has Ambedkar's famous words for Dalit emancipation - Educate, Agitate. But does not have the third word, 'Organise'. Why so? We have over a month to debate! Phewww. We cannot wait for April 27 already! Watch: Here you go !! Kaala teaser. https://t.co/W7rmWtiMsA thalaivar teaser eppo release aanaalum eppidi release aanaalum diwali dhaan. Mass dhaan. — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) March 1, 2018 Read: Ambedkar, Akilan and Hip-Hop: The political subtext of 'Kaala' explained Read: ‘Will you let me age gracefully?’: Amala Akkineni’s powerful letter on media scrutiny...

Akhil Akkineni took the mike during the audio launch of his upcoming release Hello and surprised the audience by crooning a song. Though not a trained singer, the young actor won the hearts of thousands of his fans present at the venue and ended it with a note saying that he did it for the first time.

While his father and producer of the film Nagarjuna looked nervous throughout, his mother Amala seemed to be relaxed and enjoying the show.

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Even as the latest Telugu blockbuster Oopiri with Nagarjuna in the lead creates waves across Andhra Pradesh and beyond, news comes that Bollywood's biggest producer-acquisitioner Karan Johar has purchased the rights for the Hindi remake. Interestingly, Oopiri is a remake of the French film The Intouchables about the warm camaraderie that develops between a wheelchair bound billionaire and his male caretaker. Speaking exclusively, two days after the film's release, Nagarujna says, "I am so glad that Oopiri and its Tamil version Thozha have been so warmly accepted .We wanted the film to be seen as a celebration of life. We wanted the audience to appreciate the gift of life and to understand how valuable every moment is. This, we've achieved. I couldn't ask for more." It was Nag's lovely wife Amala who had seen The Intouchables first, and recommended it to her husband. "Like all good things in my life,...

Ram Gopal Varma's 1989 cult film Shiva about youth rebellion and campus politics is all set to have a sequel. Shiva which starred Nagarjuna with his wife Amala could now be a sequel starring the same pair 25 years older and their two sons Nag Chaitanya and Akhil.

Explaining how the story could be carried forward, Nag says, "Yes, it is a possibility. I have an idea for a sequel where my character and his wife now have two sons. It'd be the family film. It's an idea I have. And I'm working on it."

Apparently, Shiva's director Ram Gopal Varma has been given the idea by Nagarjuna to carry the story from the original film forward. Ramu, busy with a 101 other projects, is yet to come up with a tenable script for Shiva 2.

Hyderabad, Sep 25: Creative director Sekhar Kammula who shot to fame with films like 'Happy Days' and 'Leader' started saying 'Life is Beautiful' with all new comers. He even had the company of yesteryear stars Amala Akkineni, Anjala Jhaveri and Shriya Sharan. The film which hit the screens last week however got mixed response from film critics and movie lovers alike.

The film which is a carbon copy of 'Happy Days'.