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Box office: Love Story mints $1 million at the US ticket windows
Directed by Sekhar Kammula and starring Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, Love Story entered the million-dollar club in its opening weekend itself.
Review Telugu
Love Story review: Sensible film on love and the caste and class divide
In spite of the hurried climax and predictable end, the film works because of its sensible treatment and earnest performances by Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi, who complement each other well.
Review Malayalam
Sunny review: Jayasurya-starrer is a poignant film about mental health
Ranjith Sankar’s drama, which is set amid the pandemic, depicts how isolation can take a toll on one.
Review Tamil
Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum review: This Suriya production is a rural drama with the heart of Peepli [Live]
Maintaining a satirical tone for the most part, Raame Aandalum Raavane Aandalum raises some pertinent questions without getting too serious in its treatment. It strikes a fine balance between satire and drama.
Article Telugu
Working with Aamir Khan was valuable learning experience, says Naga Chaitanya
The Premam (2016) actor makes his Hindi film debut in Laal Singh Chaddha alongside the Lagaan (2001) star.
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Venkatesh, Rana Daggubati join hands for Rana Naidu, Indian adaptation of Ray Donovan
The show will follow the life of the fictitious Rana Naidu, the go-to guy for everyone in 'Bollywood' who has a problem.
Article Tamil
Netizens call out Yogi Babu’s Pei Mama for copying Vicky Kaushal’s Bhoot poster
Several Twitter users shared the two posters to highlight how the makers of Pei Mama simply used the Bhoot poster design with little change.
Article Tamil
Kamal Haasan announces release date of Bigg Boss Tamil 5; premiere set for 3 October
In the promo video, Kamal Haasan is seen asking viewers to get ready for the show as he welcomes them in different styles.
Article Tamil
Siddique to play antagonist in Gautham Menon’s Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu
The actor plays a Malayali character named Kunjukrishnan in the film, which is about the street thugs of Mumbai.
Article Tamil Telugu
Sekhar Kammula confirms his film with Dhanush will be a thriller
The project will mark the actor’s Telugu debut as his films so far have only been dubbed into the language.
Article Tamil Telugu
Publicity designer Eswar Rao dies at 84
The veteran had fashioned posters for 1,000 Telugu films as well as 1,000 Tamil and Kannada projects and 150 movies in Hindi and a few other languages.
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Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif heap praise on first single from Samantha’s film
The single, titled 'Two Two Two', has music by Anirudh Ravichander, who also features in the video.
Article Tamil
Tamil superstar Vijay files civil lawsuit against 11, including his parents
According to the lawsuit, which was filed in a city court, nobody can use Vijay’s name to organize public meetings and gatherings.
Review Tamil
Kodiyil Oruvan review: Vijay Antony’s film is salvaged by strong 'amma' sentiment
Billed as a political thriller, Kodiyil Oruvan is simply about a son fulfilling his mother’s wish and becoming an IAS officer. But the film is bigger in scale and brings in a political subplot to make the story engaging.
Review Tamil
Annabelle Sethupathi review: This Taapsee, Vijay Sethupathi film is a fantasy comedy with a paranormal twist
Taapsee Pannu and Vijay Sethupathi’s latest Tamil outing starts off as a horror thriller, then smartly turns all the tropes associated with the genre on their heads and brings in a fantasy element.
Review Telugu
Maestro review: Safe remake of Andhadhun that could have been more impactful
What’s refreshing about Maestro by Telugu cinema standards is that all its characters have shades of grey and it is difficult to tell who is less harmful.
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Shooting of Vijay Deverakonda’s Liger resumes after many months
Liger will mark Vijay Deverakonda’s debut in Hindi cinema. Karan Johar has come on board as presenter of the Hindi version. Ananya Panday is the leading lady.
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Arvind Swami on playing MGR in Thalaivii: Didn’t want to mimic him
In an interview with the Cinema Express website, Arvind has explained how he prepared to portray the late actor-turned-politician.
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Rajinikanth watches Thalaivii at a private screening, calls and lauds director Vijay
According to reports, Rajinikanth liked the movie, especially the detailing in recreating the bygone era.
Article Telugu
Love Story trailer: Hints Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi film is a story of unemployment, love and dreams
The trailer highlights common problems faced by middle-class youngsters. Both Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi play characters struggling to settle down in life.