ENTERTAINMENT

Chiranjeevi and family head to London for Ram Charan’s wax statue unveiling

The statue will be officially unveiled on May 9. Hyderabad: Chiranjeevi and his family have flown to London to attend the grand unveiling of Ram Charan’s wax statue at the world-famous Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Along with Chiranjeevi, his wife Surekha, Ram Charan, his wife Upasana, their daughter Klin Kaara, and their pet dog Rhyme were spotted leaving for London on Monday, May 5. The statue will be officially unveiled on May 9. Adding to the uniqueness, Ram Charan’s wax figure will feature his pet Rhyme. This makes him the only celebrity apart from Queen Elizabeth II to have a pet included in their statue. After the event in London, the wax statue will be shifted to Madame Tussauds Singapore for public display. The Mega family will also…

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Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi and other celebrities hail ‘Operation Sindoor’ strike on terror camps

Rajinikanth took to his X timeline to say, “The fighter’s fight begins… There’s no stopping until the mission is accomplished! The entire NATION stands with you. @PMOIndia @HMOIndia #OperationSindoor JAI HIND.” Chennai: Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth joined scores of Indians across the globe in hailing the Indian Armed Forces’ historic strike on terror camps in Pakistan, codenamed ‘Operation Sindoor’, saying that the fighter’s fight had begun and that there was “No stopping until the mission is accomplished.” Taking to his X timeline, Rajinikanth wrote, “The fighter’s fight begins… No stopping until the mission is accomplished! The entire NATION is with you. @PMOIndia @HMOIndia #OperationSindoor JAI HIND 🇮🇳.” Rajinikanth was joined by several other film celebrities cutting across all regions of the country.…

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Diddy sex trafficking trial set to start with jury selection

The 17-page indictment against Combs reads like a charging document filed against a Mafia leader or the head of a drug gang, accusing him of engaging in sex trafficking and presiding over a racketeering conspiracy New York: Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop entrepreneur whose wildly successful career has been dotted by allegations of violence, will be brought to a New York courthouse on Monday to be tried on charges that he used the influence and resources of his business empire to sexually abuse women. Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the morning and potentially take several days. Opening statements by the lawyers and the start of testimony is expected next week. The 17-page indictment against Combs reads like a charging…

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Samantha advocates for stronger female voices in Indian cinema, says her identity shapes creative choices

When asked whether she is intentionally working to create more space for nuanced female narratives in Indian cinema as a producer, Samantha responded, “Being a woman naturally shapes all of my creative decisions, and I take pride in that.” New Delhi: Actress-producer Samantha Ruth Prabhu said that her identity as a woman naturally drives her to champion such narratives and emphasized the need for more female voices in Indian cinema. As an actor, Samantha has portrayed strong, complex female characters in projects such as “The Family Man” Season 2, “Rangasthalam,” “Majili,” “Yashoda,” “ Mahanati,” and “Eega” to name a few. Asked if as a producer, she is consciously trying to create more space for layered female narratives in Indian cinema, Samantha…

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Lakshmi Manchu: For me, saree is the most feminine garment

Lakshmi hosted a special event celebrating the timeless beauty of Kanchipuram and Kota sarees, paying tribute to India’s rich textile heritage. The handwoven masterpieces showcased the intricate craftsmanship of local weavers. Mumbai: Actress Lakshmi Manchu has professed her love for sarees, saying that, for her, it is the most beautiful and feminine garment. Lakshmi hosted a special event celebrating the timeless beauty of Kanchipuram and Kota sarees, paying tribute to India’s rich textile heritage. The handwoven masterpieces showcased the intricate craftsmanship of local weavers. As a passionate advocate for the “Make in India” initiative, Lakshmi said: “In Mumbai, even the so-called real zari isn’t real. I spent time sourcing authentic zari from master artisans, curating sarees that tell real stories.…

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National Award-winning stunt choreographers Anbariv roped in for Dulquer Salmaan’s ‘I’m Game’

The stunt choreographers, for their part, expressed happiness at being a part of the project. Chennai: The makers of director Nahas Hidhayath’s eagerly awaited Malayalam film, ‘I’m Game’, featuring actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead, have now roped in National Award-winning stunt choreographers Anbariv for their film. Taking to his X timeline, director Nahas Hidhayath wrote, “Are you ready for an adrenaline rush? Join us as we welcome the dynamic duo of stunt masters, #ANBARIV for #imgame! Get ready for an exhilarating experience packed with thrilling action! Let the excitement begin!” The stunt choreographers, for their part, expressed happiness at being a part of the project. They replied saying, “We’re glad to be a part of Mollywood once again. After…

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Aamir Khan officially locks June 20 release for ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ with first poster

With the release of the first poster, the anticipation has reached new heights. The poster features Aamir Khan along with 10 debutant actors, hinting at yet another joyful, refreshing and enchanting tale on the horizon Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has locked the release date of his upcoming film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’. The makers of the film officially confirmed the release date through the poster of the film. The film, which is a spiritual sequel to his directorial debut ‘Taare Zameen Par’, is set to debut in theatres on June 20. With the release of the first poster, the anticipation has reached new heights. The poster features Aamir Khan along with 10 debutant actors, hinting at yet another joyful, refreshing and…

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Nani’s ‘HIT: The Third Case’ becomes blockbuster, crosses Rs 101 cr in 4 days

On Monday, Nani’s production banner Wall Poster Cinema announced on its X timeline that the film had raked in an impressive Rs 101 crore within just four days of its release. Chennai: It’s official! Director Sailesh Kolanu’s explosive action entertainer, ‘Hit: The Third Case’, featuring actors Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in the lead, has now emerged a blockbuster. On Monday, Nani’s production house Wall Poster Cinema, which produced the film, took to its X timeline to announce that the film had collected a whopping 101 crores in the first four days of its release. Wall Poster Cinema, putting out a poster that read 101 crores, said, “Sarkaar’s century. 101+ crores gross worldwide for #HIT3 in 4 days Book your tickets now!…

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Farah Khan reunited with her ‘2 Chinese directors’ courtesy ‘83’ director Kabir Khan, his wife

She wrote on the picture, “Reunion with my 2 chinese directors peterchan (PerhapsLove) & Stanleytong(kungFu Yoga) thank u @minimathur @kabirkhankk for making this happen”. Mumbai: Choreographer-director Farah Khan recently had a reunion with her “2 Chinese directors”. Farah took to the Stories section of her Instagram recently, and shared a picture in which she could be seen in the company of Hong Kong-born filmmaker, Peter Chan, and Stanley Tong. She wrote on the picture, “Reunion with my 2 chinese directors peterchan (PerhapsLove) & Stanleytong(kungFu Yoga) thank u @minimathur @kabirkhankk for making this happen”. The intimate party was hosted by director Kabir Khan and his wife Mini Mathur. ‘Perhaps Love’ was submitted by Hong Kong as its official entry for the…

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Shrinidhi Shetty finally speaks out on wrong perception in the minds of audience after ‘KGF’

The actress spoke with IANS recently, and shared how she has always been very selective even before she made her debut with ‘KGF’. Mumbai: Actress Srinidhi Shetty, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her work in the recently released film ‘HIT: The Third Case’, has spoken up on the wrong perception of her being selective with her work after blockbuster ‘KGF.’. The actress spoke with IANS recently, and shared how she has always been very selective even before she made her debut with ‘KGF’. When IANS asked the actress if she has become selective after ‘KGF, she said, “It’s a completely wrong perception when people think that after ‘KGF’, I became selective. It happens when a new…

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