ENTERTAINMENT

Malayalam cinema is going through an extraordinarily good phase: Prithviraj Sukumaran

Prithviraj said: “Yes, I agree that Malayalam cinema is going through a great phase. We are making great films, and fantastic content consistently for many years now and I hope there is a phase that never ends. I hope this phase is lifelong” Mumbai: Actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming action thriller L2: Empuraan, agrees that Malayalam cinema is experiencing an “extraordinarily good phase.” However, he added that great movies are being made everywhere. In a conversation with IANS, he discussed how Malayalam cinema has a knack for exploring various genres, Prithviraj said: “Yes, I agree that Malayalam cinema is going through a great phase. We are making great films, and fantastic content consistently…

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‘The Dupatta Killer’ director: Directing this documentary has been a shocking, sobering experience

Produced by Samar Khan under Juggernaut Productions, The Dupatta Killer presents never-before-seen insights, expert analysis, and haunting first-hand accounts. Mumbai: ‘The Dupatta Killer’, which delves deep into the story of Mahanand Naik, Goa’s infamous serial killer, has finally been released on DocuBay. Its director Patrick Graham shared that helming this has been a fascinating, shocking, and often sobering experience. Patrick Graham, Director, shared: “Directing this documentary has been a fascinating, shocking,and often sobering experience.” “When dealing with real-life stories, I believe in balancing storytelling with the responsibility to honor those affected. We didn’t want to sensationalize the horror but rather bring out the deeper issues—the failures that enabled these crimes and the voices that were silenced. The Dupatta Killer is…

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Seerat on ‘Jatasya Maranam Dhruvam’: Bringing this character to life an unforgettable journey

The psychological suspense thriller showcases a completely new side of her acting prowess Mumbai: The shooting of ‘Jatasya Maranam Dhruvam’, a psychological suspense thriller, has officially wrapped up and actor Seerat Kapoor said that bringing this character to life has been an unforgettable journey for her. The psychological suspense thriller showcases a completely new side of her acting prowess. Talking about wrapping up the shoot for ‘Jatasya Maranam Dhruvam’, Seerat shared: “Bringing this character to life has been an unforgettable journey — raw, real, and unapologetically true to itself. Every moment on set felt like destiny unfolding, wrapped in the magic of storytelling. Can’t wait for you all to witness this psychological thriller!” ‘Jatasya Maranam Dhruvam’ features veteran JD Chakravarthy and actors like Naresh Agastya,…

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Dhanush’s NEEK streams on Prime but leaves Telugu fans disappointed

The film upon its release garnered attention for its simple storyline that mirrors current relationships. Hyderabad: Kollywood hero Dhanush’s third directorial film ‘Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam‘ (Jabilamma Neeku Antha Kopama) has made its OTT debut on Amazon Prime Video on March 21. However, the Telugu fans, who were eagerly awaiting its digital release, were left disappointed. As per reports, the youthful romantic entertainer is currently only available in Tamil, extending the wait for the Telugu audiences who missed the love story in the theatres. While reports suggest that the Telugu version of the movie may be added by the weekend, there is no official confirmation about the same. Upon its theatrical release, the film garnered attention for its simple yet…

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Prabhas’ Salaar re-release makes big openings, crosses Tumbbad’s comeback numbers at box office

Salaar reportedly overtakes the earnings of Tumbbad with tickets sold in the Southern states Hyderabad: Prabhas‘s superhit movie ‘Salaar: Cease Fire,’ which was re-released in theatres on Friday due to significant demand from fans, has made huge openings at the box-office. According to Track BO, which keeps a tab on earnings of movies at the box office, Salaar has already crossed the record earnings of Tumbbad, which earned Rs. 1.6 crore on its re-release. Interestingly, it also reports that the earnings of the movie crossed Tumbbad’s figures with tickets sold in the Southern states. The first installment of Salaar, which came out in 2023, hits the screens in a grand scale with it being shown in over 60 screens in Hyderabad…

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Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan breaks records with historic advance bookings

The record was possible because most theaters started their bookings at the same time, leading to an overwhelming response from fans. Hyderabad: Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan has set a new benchmark even before its release. The film, one of the most anticipated in Malayalam cinema, is off to a record-breaking start in overseas advance bookings. On March 21, as bookings opened, a strong response was expected. However, the film surpassed all predictions, creating history on BookMyShow. It recorded the highest hourly pre-sales in Indian cinema, selling 96.14K tickets in an hour. This achievement broke the previous record held by Leo (82K tickets per hour). The record was possible because most theaters started their bookings at the same time, leading to an overwhelming response from fans.…

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Twinkle Khanna reveals her ultimate Parisian indulgence; check out details

On her Instagram handle, Twinkle revealed how she travelled with her kids on the Eurostar, and noted that Paris offers something for everyone – from the artistic to the adventurous Mumbai: Actor-turned-author Twinkle Khanna shared her ultimate Parisian indulgence with fans, revealing that for her, nothing beats the joy of eating macarons. In a candid post, she invited her followers to share their own indulgences, giving a delightful glimpse into her love for this French treat. On Thursday, the ‘Mela’ actor took to her Instagram handle and gave a glimpse into her Parisian getaway, sharing her love for the City of Lights. The actor travelled with her kids on the Eurostar, noting that Paris offers something for everyone, from the artistic to the adventurous. In her post, Twinkle mentioned how the rooms…

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Betting apps case: Actor Rana Daggubati clarifies on brand endorsement

Says says his endorsement was strictly limited to regions where online skill-based games were legally permitted Hyderabad: Hours after the Miyapur police registered a case against several Tollywood actors and social media influencers for allegedly promoting online betting, actor Rana Daggubati said he entered into a contract with a company to act as a brand ambassador for skill-based games, which expired in 2017, and that his endorsement was strictly limited to regions where online skill-based games were legally permitted. Daggubati’s legal team thoroughly reviews all partnerships before any agreements are made. After a careful legal review, he agreed to endorse the platform, ensuring full compliance with the law, a statement by the actor stated. “This press note is being issued to address any misconceptions and to…

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Vijay Deverakonda attends Mallareddy University “Annual Unity Day 2025”

The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including Mallareddy University Founder and Chairman C.H. Mallareddy, Mallareddy Vishwavidyapeeth Chairman Dr. Bhadrareddy, Vice Chairman Dr. C.H. Preethi Reddy, K.P. Vivekanand Goud, MLA from Kuthbullapur and actor Nithin. Hyderabad: Mallareddy University’s Annual Unity Day 2025 was held at the Mallareddy Cricket Ground in Suraram. Youth Icon, actor Vijay Deverakonda attended as the chief guest, along with a large number of students. The event was attended by several distinguished guests, including Mallareddy University Founder and Chairman C.H. Mallareddy, Mallareddy Vishwavidyapeeth Chairman Dr. Bhadrareddy, Vice Chairman Dr. C.H. Preethi Reddy, K.P. Vivekanand Goud, MLA from Kuthbullapur and actor Nithin. Speaking at the event, Vijay Deverakonda shared an inspiring message with the students. He emphasised…

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Sree Vishnu’s “Single” seal it’s release month

Directed by Caarthick Raju, this romantic entertainer stars Sree Vishnu, Ivana, Kethika Sharma and Vennela Kishore. Hyderabad: Actor Sree Vishnu, known for choosing unique scripts, is back with his latest film, “Single”.The makers have officially announced that the movie will hit the screens in May 2025. The team released a fun poster that perfectly captures the film’s humor. The poster shows Sree Vishnu’s character telling his friend in the morning, “Manaku girls vadhu mawaa.. Naaku nuvvu, neeku nenu” (We don’t need girls, bro… I’m for you and you’re for me). However, by night, the same character is seen romancing girls. This hilarious contrast is humorously captioned “Mitradrohis are everywhere” (Friends who betray are everywhere). Adding to the excitement, the team…

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