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Gauahar Khan Comes Out In Ranbir Kapoor’s Support (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Actress Gauahar Khan slammed an alleged negative PR for actor Ranbir Kapoor during the Raj Kapoor Film Festival. Ranbir was trolled for allegedly ignoring his wife, Alia Bhatt, and forcing her to sit in one of the videos. This is not the first time that the actor has come under the radar because of the same. He has often been criticized as a ‘misogynist’ or a ‘red flag’ after some videos and interview clips of him go viral. Now Gauahar has come out in support of him by sharing one of the videos made by his fan clubs.

Gauahar Khan Comes Out In Support Of Ranbir Kapoor

Talking about the same, Gauahar Khan shared an Instagram reel that shows Ranbir Kapoor holding Alia Bhatt’s hands and helping her sit and get up from the stairs at the event.

EntertainmentSharwanand and Rakshitha got engaged in January this year, and the wedding took place at the Leela Palace in Jaipur with Ram Charan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth and others in attendance. Sharwanand and Rakshitha Reddy: Instagram/memorylanes_by_sumanchakriTelugu actor Sharwanand and Rakshitha Reddy got married on June 3 at Leela Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The wedding was a lavish two-day celebration, and while the couple is yet to share photographs on social media, a few images from the celebrations are now doing the rounds on social media. Celebrities and actors including Ram Charan, Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth and others attended the celebrations. Sharwanand got engaged to Rakshitha in January this year. The couple exchanged rings in a ceremony in Hyderabad, which was attended by close friends and family. The pre-wedding and wedding ceremonies will be a “royal” affair, Sharwanand’s Pro had said in May. Sharwanand started his career in 2004 with Aidho Thareeku,...

Entertainment Sharwanand got engaged to Rakshita Reddy earlier in January. The couple exchanged rings in a traditional ceremony in Hyderabad, which was attended by close friends and family.Telugu actor Sharwanand and fiancee Rakshitha Reddy have announced their wedding date. The actor’s Public Relations Officer (Pro) has said that they will get married on June 3 at Leela Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan. As per the information provided, the wedding invites have been sent out. The wedding will be a two-day event. On June 2, the mehendi function will be celebrated and the next day Pelli Koduku (bridegroom) function will be held, followed by the wedding ceremony. The wedding ceremony will start at 11 pm. Sharwanand got engaged to Rakshita in January this year. The couple exchanged rings in a traditional ceremony in Hyderabad, which was attended by close friends and family. The prewedding and wedding ceremonies will be a “royal” affair, according to the Pro.

TollywoodSharwanand’s latest film Oke Oka Jeevitham, was released in Tamil as Kanam.Tnm StaffTelugu star Sharwanand, on Thursday, January 26 has announced that he is getting engaged. The actor, known for his roles in Oke Oka Jeevitham, Vennela and other Telugu productions, is engaged to Rakshita Reddy. He has also acted in Tamil films like Engaiyum Eppodhum and Jk Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai. Oke Oka Jeevitham, his latest film, was released in Tamil as Kanam. He was also seen opposite Samantha in Jaanu, the Telugu remake of the Tamil film 96, in which Sharwanand reprised Vijay Sethupathi’s role from the original. The actor is also known to be a close friend of Power Star Ram Charan, who was seen recently in the widely popular Rrr. Photographs of Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Konidela attending the engagement ceremony have also been posted on social media platforms. Mega Power Star @alwaysRamCharan...

CinemaTrisha has many films in the pipeline, including Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan.’IANSTwitter/trishtrashersActor Trisha, who has completed 19 years in the film industry on Tuesday, December 14, said that she was beyond thankful for the best 19 years of her life. The actor, who has delivered several memorable roles like Jaanu in 96, Jessie in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya, Abhi in Abhiyum Naanum, Shailaja in Varsham, Siri in Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, among many others, was hailed as the queen of south Indian films by her fans on the occasion. Responding to their greetings and wishes, the Trisha wrote, "A wise man once said, 'Get a job you don't need a vacation from' And so I did. And I'm still vacationing. For those who've been with me on this journey, I'm never letting you go and I am today because of you all. Beyond thankful for the best 19 years of my life (sic)." Trisha,...

EntertainmentAfter Kavitha expressed her distress on the show, Samantha promised that team 'Sam Jam' would help Kavitha run her own cab service by gifting her a car.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeSamantha Akkineni is not only a popular Tollywood and Kollywood actor but is also well-known to fans as a philanthropist. Samantha started Pratyusha Support in 2012 in order to provide medical aid to underprivileged women and children. The actor contributes her earnings from endorsements, product launches and inaugural events to support the foundation. Samantha also hosts a talk show Sam Jam, which airs on Telugu Ott platform Aha. In December last year, Samantha promised to gift a car to auto driver Kavitha on behalf of her talk show Sam Jam after Kavitha appeared in the show and spoke about her struggles as the breadwinner of the family. Kavitha also added that she covers the stretch between Miyapur and Bachupally every day. After...

Tollywood Reports also suggest that Telugu director K Raghavendra Rao might make his acting debut with this film. Digital NativeActor-director Tanikella Bharani is reportedly working on an experimental film, with actors Samantha Akkineni, Ramya Krishnan and Shriya Saran. Telugu director K Raghavendra Rao might make his acting debut with a prominent role in this film, according to reports. He is expected to join the team in February 2021, once he wraps up the sequel to his hit film Pelli Sandadi which was released in 1996. Raghavendra Rao is currently busy with the pre-production of this sequel, which has music by Mm Keeravani. Janardhan Maharshi has been roped in to write the film. Samantha was last seen in the Telugu film Jaanu, which was the remake of the hit Tamil film 96. She is currently hosting the celebrity talk show Sam Jam, on the digital platform Aha. The actor’s current acting assignments include...

Entertainment The couple celebrated Naga Chaitanya’s birthday on Monday at a beach resort in the Maldives. Digital NativeInstagram/Samantha AkkineniTollywood actor Naga Chaitanya celebrated his 34th birthday on Monday, and social media was filled with wishes from his fans, family and friends from the industry. The actor celebrated his birthday with his partner, actor Samantha Akkineni, in Maldives. Samantha took to social media to wish Naga Chaitanya on the special day, with a photo of him holidaying at a beach resort in Maldives. "Always living life on your own terms @chayakkineni ... Wishing you only happiness always and forever," Samantha wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha Akkineni (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) Samantha and Naga Chaitanya reportedly arrived in the Maldives on Sunday. After reaching the destination, Samantha took to Instagram to share a photo of herself looking at the ocean. In the photo, she can be seen wearing...

Entertainment The actor has been advocating a plant-based lifestyle on her social media for a while now. Digital NativeDigital Native Samantha Akkineni has been advocating a plant-based diet for quite some time now and has been stressing that it will provide all the nutrients necessary for the body for a healthy living. The actor has been practising this diet based on the advice and guidance of nutritionist Sridevi Jasti. Sharing the video of her workout to demonstrate her fitness level, Samantha wrote on her social media page, “May all beings everywhere be happy and free ,and may the thoughts ,words , and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all. Breaking the myth that one cannot enhance their performance, build lean muscle etc on a plant based diet...Let’s do this .” While her fans are in awe with her fitness...

EntertainmentThe show will premiere on Ott platform Aha on November 13.Digital NativeBy ArrangementRecently, Tollywood actor Samantha Akkineni surprised TV audiences by hosting the Dasara episode of Big Boss Telugu 4, as Nagarjuna, the original host and her father-in-law, was in Manali to shoot for his upcoming film Wild Dog. On getting the opportunity to host the show, Samantha wrote on Instagram, “An experience to remember... Never thought I’d be on the Big Boss stage as host! Only because I was given this responsibility by my Mamagaru.. I could find the strength to overcome my fears ... the fear that I had no experience hosting, the fear of Telugu .. I had never even watched an episode befor.. (ended up doing a marathon 3 days before the show ). Thankyou mama for helping me overcome my fears and trusting me with this. And I really need to thank all of you for all the love I received after the episode.

TollywoodA statement from the filmmakers said that Anu has been signed for a crucial role in the film, which is directed by Ajay Bhupathi.Digital NativeDigital NativeA week after it was announced that Aditi Rao Hydari has been signed as the leading lady in the upcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual Maha Samudram, its makers revealed that Anu Emmanuel will also be seen playing one of the leading ladies. A statement released on Monday said that Anu has been signed for a crucial role in the film, which will be directed by Ajay Bhupathi of Rx 100 fame. Last seen on screen in Tamil film Namma Veetu Pillai, Anu is popular for working in films like Action Hero Biju, Agnyaathavaasi, Naa Peru Surya and Thupparivaalan among others. She’s currently shooting for the Telugu film Alludu Adhurs. Maha Samudram marks Siddharth’s return to Telugu cinema after seven years. Not long ago, a Deccan...

KollywoodAs there were no updates about this project for a long time, rumours began to surface that the project has been put on hold.Digital NativeIt was reported some time ago that the Maya and Game Over fame director Ashwin Kumar will be directing Samantha Akkineni in the next, which is a horror thriller. As there were no updates about this project, rumours began to surface that the project has been put on hold much to the dismay of the film buffs. However, Ashwin Kumar has now clarified in an interview with the Sify.com that there is no truth in these reports. He was quoted as saying, “It’s not true. I don’t understand how they keep writing stuff without confirming with the filmmaker. We are living through a pandemic and the priority now is to just stay safe and get through it.” The prep work for this...

KollywoodReports are that actor Prasanna has been roped in to play the male lead in this horror thriller.Digital NativeReports have emerged in the tinsel town that Samantha has inked the deal to star in a horror flick to be directed by Ashwin Saravanan. When the filmmaker had narrated the script to Samantha, she was so impressed with the heroine-centric role that she signed on the dotted lines, say sources. We also heat that the actor will be playing a person with physical disabilities in the film. The story of this horror flick is set in Dehradun and will have a lot of thrilling elements, say sources. Reports are that Prasanna has been roped in to play the male lead in this horror thriller and it will also have Prashanth in the star cast. Sony Pictures will be bankrolling the film which remains untitled as of now. More details about...

TollywoodSiddharth’s last Telugu outing was 'Jabardasth' (2013), co-starring Samantha Akkineni.Digital NativeActor Siddharth, who was last seen in Telugu film Jabardasth seven years ago, is all set for a comeback to the industry where he’s delivered some of the biggest hits of his career. On Friday, it was announced Siddharth will return to Tollywood with Rx 100 fame director Ajay Bhupathi in upcoming Telugu-Tamil bilingual film Mahasamudram, which also stars Sharwanand as one of the leads. The announcement was made via a statement. After the massive blockbuster Sarileru Neekevvaru with Superstar Mahesh Babu, Ak Entertainments will be bankrolling Mahasamudram. Tipped to be an intense love and action drama, Sunkara Ramabrahmam will bankroll this project which will take off soon. Not long ago, a Deccan Chronicle report stated that Siddharth is likely to be seen as the antagonist in this project. “Siddharth would be an ideal choice for one of the...

FashionThe actor took to Twitter to make the announcement with a short video.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Samantha Akkineni, who last seen in Jaanu, the Telugu remake of the Tamil film 96, announced on Saturday that she’s all set to turn entrepreneur, turning her love for fashion into a business idea under the brand name Saaki. The business venture will be launched soon, she said. The actor took to Twitter to make the announcement with a short video. She wrote: “Saaki is finally here! Saaki has been a dream of mine and my baby for many months. It is a reflection of my love for fashion and my journey in life. Launching soon. Hope you like it (sic).” Saaki @saakiworld is finally here! Saaki has been a dream of mine and my baby for many months. It is a reflection of my love for fashion and my journey in life.

EntertainmentThrough the video, she flagged off the challenge called ‘Grow with Me’ and nominated actors Rakul Preet Singh and Lakshmi Manchu to grow their own produce.Digital NativeActor Samantha Akkineni recently revealed that her new found hobby is terrace gardening. In her latest Instagram post, she has opened up on her love for harvesting her own produce. Through the video, she flagged off the challenge called ‘Grow with Me’ and nominated actors Rakul Preet Singh and Lakshmi Manchu to grow their own produce. The video, in which her pet dog makes a cameo, gives us a quick glimpse of Samantha’s terrace garden in which she’s grown a variety of greens and vegetables. "Hey guys, thank you so much for the awesome support on all my #GrowWithMe posts. It feels amazing that you think growing your own food is cool too! As much as I have enjoyed making you a part of my journey,...

KollywoodThe first in the Think Medley series launched by Think Music India, the 10-minute video up on YouTube is a compilation of scenes and montages from ‘96’.Tnm StaffThink Music India/YouTube ScreengrabAlmost two years after the film released, ardent fans of director C Premkumar’s 96 may still vividly recall the love story of Ram and Jaanu. Even if some details have grown fuzzy by now, this 10-minute medley composed and sung by Govind Vasantha, the film’s music director, will take you right back to the 90s when Ram and Jaanu were in school, then to the time when they met unexpectedly at the reunion and spent one evening together, reminiscing all that they loved and all that they lost. Think Music India has launched the Think Medley series and this Vijay Sethupathi-Trisha starrer that won hearts in 2018 is the first in the series. The 10-minute video that is...

MusicThe hit track 'Masakali' from 'Delhi 6' was originally composed by Ar Rahman, sung by Mohit Chauhan and lyrics were penned by Prasoon Joshi.Tnm StaffPTIIt's sane advice not to mess with perfection, but that's not something remix gurus in the country seem to understand. Yet another time, sacrilege has been committed and a beautiful Ar Rahman song that his fans adore has been remixed. Did we need more bad news than what is already there? Did we? But Ar Rahman, known for his cryptic punches on social media, isn't taking it lying down. The music maestro took to social media on Wednesday to join the collective outrage over the remix of his song ‘Masakali’ from the 2009 Bollywood movie Delhi 6. Indian music label T-series on Wednesday released the remake that nobody had asked for, titled ‘Masakali 2.0,’ which features actors Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria. The new song has been re-created...

MusicThe hit track 'Masakali' from 'Delhi 6' was originally composed by Ar Rahman, sung by Mohit Chauhan and lyrics were penned by Prasoon Joshi.Tnm StaffPTIIt's sane advice not to mess with perfection, but that's not something remix gurus in the country seem to understand. Yet another time, sacrilege has been committed and a beautiful Ar Rahman song that his fans adore has been remixed. Did we need more bad news than what is already there? Did we? But Ar Rahman, known for his cryptic punches on social media, isn't taking it lying down. The music maestro took to social media on Wednesday to join the collective outrage over the remix of his song ‘Masakali’ from the 2009 Bollywood movie Delhi 6. Indian music label T-series on Wednesday released the remake that nobody had asked for, titled ‘Masakali 2.0,’ which features actors Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria. The new song has been re-created...

TollywoodThe film is touted to be a romantic comedy.Digital NativeDigital NativeAce choreographer Raju Sundaram turned director with the Tamil film Aegan that had Ajith and Nayanthara in the lead. After more than 11 years, he is now set to return as director. Touted to be a romantic comedy, the film will have Sharwanand in the lead role. Raju Sundaram had apparently narrated the script to him in early 2019. However, the project got delayed due to various reasons. Initially, Raju was set to make his debut with this project in Telugu, but now the project is being made in Tamil. Ramabrahmam Sunkara will be bankrolling the project under his banner Ak Entertainments. The groundwork to get this untitled film is on and the shooting is expected to begin later this year. Sharwanand is a busy actor these days juggling between many projects. His last film release was Jaanu, the remake of...

TollywoodThe film is touted to be a romantic comedy.Digital NativeDigital NativeAce choreographer Raju Sundaram turned director with the Tamil film Aegan that had Ajith and Nayanthara in the lead. After more than 11 years, he is now set to return as director. Touted to be a romantic comedy, the film will have Sharwanand in the lead role. Raju Sundaram had apparently narrated the script to him in early 2019. However, the project got delayed due to various reasons. Initially, Raju was set to make his debut with this project in Telugu, but now the project is being made in Tamil. Ramabrahmam Sunkara will be bankrolling the project under his banner Ak Entertainments. The groundwork to get this untitled film is on and the shooting is expected to begin later this year. Sharwanand is a busy actor these days juggling between many projects. His last film release was Jaanu, the remake of...

KollywoodIt was reported recently that the makers are in talks with actor Prasanna to play the male lead. Digital NativeAshwin Saravanan, whose last directorial was Taapsee Pannu starrer Game Over, will collaborate next with Samantha Akkineni. The filmmaker had narrated the script to Samantha recently and impressed by it she has agreed to sign on the dotted lines, say sources. And this time too, Ashwin Saravanan is making a film that will be heroine-centric. Recently it was reported, the makers are in talks with actor Prasanna to play the male lead and the latest update is that actor Prashanth has been approached for a crucial role in the film. While an official confirmation on the same is expected, it is not clear if the film will feature both the stars. Sony Pictures will be bankrolling the film which remains untitled as of now. More details about this project is expected to be out soon.

TollywoodAditi took to Twitter after reports stated that she had replaced Samantha Akkineni in an upcoming film because of the latter's recent flop at the box office.Digital NativeAfter scoring a monstrous success with romantic thriller Rx 100 director Ajay Bhupathi awaits to kick start his next film titled Maha Samudram which has been in the pre-production for a long time. It was recently reported that actor Aditi Rao Hydari has been roped in to play the lead in the film, replacing actor Samantha Akkineni. However certain online portals reported, that the makers decided to replace Samantha following the debacle of her last release Jaanu the remake of Tamil film 96. Reacting to the reports, Aditi Rao took it to her social media to support Samantha. "I genuinely feel this is important to say... a hit or flop cannot take away the credibility of an actor. Pl Let’s not encourage this kind of thinking.

Kollywood‘Game Over’ was directed by Ashwin Saravanan and had Tapsee in the lead.Digital NativeAshwin Saravanan, whose last directorial was Taapsee Pannu-starrer Game Over, will collaborate next with Samantha Akkineni. The film is said to be a female-centric thriller. Reports are that Prasanna and Samantha Akkineni may pair up for the film. An official announcement regarding the film will be made soon. Samantha’s last film release was Jaanu, which was the remake of the hit Tamil movie 96. The film was out at the theatres on February 7 to lukewarm response. C Prem Kumar, who had directed the original version, directed the remake as well with Dil Raju bankrolling the project under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. Samantha was recently roped in for Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi's next. The project will be directed by filmmaker Vignesh Shivan who is also bankrolling the film under his banner Rowdy Pictures. Prasanna...

TollywoodIt was earlier speculated that actors Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni would be playing the lead roles.Digital NativeWhile it was announced earlier that Ravi Teja’s next will be the action entertainer Maha Samudram, it now appears that actor Sharwanand will be taking up the role. We hear that the actor was impressed with director Ajay Bhupathi’s narration that he decided to take up the role immediately. Earlier, the director was in talks with Naga Chaitanya to play the lead role and it was speculated that Samantha Akkineni would also join on board. However they had to let go of Maha Samudram due to prior commitments. Aditi Rao Hydari will be playing the female lead opposite Sharwanand in this entertainer. According to sources, Chaitan Bharadwaj of Rx-100 fame has been signed up to compose the tunes and he has recorded two songs already. Reports have emerged that actor...

Neon’s latest, The Lodge scared up some solid numbers in its first weekend out, debuting on six screens in New York and Los Angeles, earning an estimated $78,104 with an impressive $13,017 per-screen average. The Severin Fiala and Veronika Franz’s isolated-in-a-snowed-in-cabin thriller starring Riley Keough, Richard Armitage, Jaeden Martell, and Lia McHugh is currently Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes with a 75% before it expands.

The film opened in New York at the Angelika, Nitehawk in Williamsburg, and the Drafthouse Brooklyn. It will also play in Los Angeles this weekend at AMC Century City, Drafthouse, Universal Citywalk, and AMC Burbank. We are hearing that it pulled in noteworthy numbers at Brooklyn’s Alamo Drafthouse, which was bolstered by early access screenings. Overall, The Lodge started off strong Friday with over $36,000 and saw a steady decrease throughout the weekend, with Sunday looking at an estimated $15,500. The Lodge‘s box office debut surpasses...

MollywoodRJ Mathukutty is making his directorial debut with this flick touted to be a youthful romantic entertainer. Digital NativeAsif Ali is bagging some of the best roles in his career. His next film in the pipeline will be Kunjeldho, which is based on a real-life incident. Rj Mathukutty is making his directorial debut with this flick touted to be a youthful romantic entertainer. Sources in the know say that Asif Ali will be playing a college student in Kunjeldho. He will be pairing up with debutant Gopika Udayan on screen. A short clip of the film was released by the Mollywood megastar Mammootty recently which shows Asif Ali as a happy-go-lucky young man in love. A song sung by Vineeth Sreenivasan plays in the background. The technical crew of this film includes Shaan Rahman for music and Swaroop Philip for cinematography. Vineeth Sreenivasan is the creative director of the film.

ReviewThe film is a charming re-creation of the Tamil ‘96’, narrating a pure tale of teenage love that manages to retain its serenity over a long period.Krishna SripadaI wonder why some love stories work and some don’t. In each one of us, there is an eternally hopeless romantic and in each one of us is also a cynic who scoffs at the pangs of first love, maybe even cringes. Some movies bring out the former version of us, and some bring out the latter version. A lot of things have to click together to make audiences weep quietly and smile through tears, relate to a love tale playing out on the big screen, be enchanted enough to forget that we are just watching a movie, not real life. 96 did that brilliantly. Jaanu is a scene-to-scene remake of that charming brilliance, but I do not think it has quite the magic.