Sivakarthikeyan to join Atlee- Allu Arjun / Vijay Devarakonda to replace Nagarjuna in BB Telugu

Following Salman Khan taking to social media slamming Atlee for keeping their idol waiting and then moving to Allu Arjun, a report says that Rajinikanth will give dates only in 2026 for Atlee and Salman film and so Atlee met the latter and apologized for the delay reports Bollywood Hungama. Atlee met Salman a couple of days back and explained the plight. “He explained all the issues to Salman Khan and the superstar was more than okay to wait for a year and team up with Atlee in 2026. He understood that the budgets warrant presence of another superstar and respected Atlee’s decision to make another film before moving on to a project with him. Atlee apologised to Salman for keeping his dates blocked for a year and has promised to return in 2026.” The meeting went off smooth and both Salman and Atlee parted ways on a positive note with a hug. “Salman wished Atlee all the luck for his next with Allu Arjun and also confessed to be a big fan of the work done by the Pushpa star. He also told Atlee to not be apologetic as films getting delayed is the nature of industry.” According to reports from 123Telugu, popular Tamil star Sivakarthikeyan is being considered for this crucial role. He is currently shooting for Parasakthi under Sudha Kongara’s direction. The actor has reportedly requested the director to finish all his portions by May, as he has two other major projects lined up. Sudha Kongara has adjusted the filming schedule accordingly.

As per a report by Siasat, the makers of Bigg Boss Telugu are exploring options to revamp the show with a younger hero and talks are with Vijay Devarakonda. Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9 is also changing how contestants are selected. In the past, the show included common people along with celebrities. This time, only well-known stars will be part of the show.

Preity Mukhundhan joins Ashok Selvan next / Meera Jasmine back in Kannada/ Suriya to give voice for Vijay Devarakonda

Ashok Selvan's next, which is tentatively titled AS23, is all set to be helmed by debutant filmmaker Karthikeyan Ramakrishnan. Also starring Preity Mukhundhan as the female lead, the film went on floors with a pooja ceremony on Sunday. Vignesh Raja, who helmed the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Por Thozhil, has penned the story for the yet-to-be-titled film. The film is backed by Ashok Selvan and Abinaya Selvam under the Happy High Pictures banner. The film marks the banner's sophomore production after Oh My Kadavule (2020). Last seen in Emakku Thozhil Romance, Ashok Selvan currently awaits the release of the Mani Ratnam directorial Thug Life, in which he stars alongside Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan. In the pipeline, he also has Gangs Kuruthi Punal, a Prime Video series with Soundarya Rajinikanth as the creative producer. Preity Mukhundhan, on the other hand, was last seen in Star and has Kannappa in which she plays a princess opposite Vishnu and Maine Pyar Kiya coming up.

The teaser for Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming pan-India spy action thriller, tentatively titled VD12, will be released on February 12. The film stars Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead and is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. As per reports, actors Ranbir Kapoor, Suriya, and Jr NTR are set to lend their voices for the teaser in different languages. Ranbir will narrate the Hindi version, while Suriya and NTR will do the same for the Tamil and Telugu versions, respectively. The production house, Sithara Entertainments, announced the teaser’s release date with a social media post featuring a flaming golden crown. The caption, “The silent crown awaits the king,” hints at the film’s intense and action-packed narrative. VD12 is planned as a two-part film. Reports suggest the makers are targeting a May 30 release, though production delays may impact the schedule. The film features cinematography by Girish Gangadharan,

• Produced by Satya Rayala under Rayala Studios, Your's Sincerely Raam is said to get Meera Jasmine make her comeback to Kannada cinema through this film. She starred in Mauyra (2004) with Puneeth Rajkumar, charmed audiences with her role in Arasu (2007), also starring Puneeth, and appeared in films like Devaru Kotta Thangi (2009) opposite Shivarajkumar, and Ijjodu (2010). An official announcement is expected once the terms are finalised. Your's Sincerely Raam brings together Ramesh Aravind and Ganesh, sparking buzz from the very beginning. The film, marking Vikhyath’s directorial debut A.R. Vikhyath is the writer of Pushpaka Vimana (2017), and Monsoon Raaga (2022)

EDISON AWARDS - New VFX Studio

Lights on Media' studio has been opened in Valasaravak, Chennai with modern facilities for post production work 'Lights on Media' studio is newly located on Radhakrishnan Road, Valasarawakkam, Chennai with modern facilities. It has developed into a modern studio that can carry out the four stages of post-production work of movies, namely DI, VFX, Mix, Dubbing, which are important in one place. Three people namely Suresh, Venkatesh and Sundar have jointly created this 'Lights on Media' studio. The inauguration ceremony was attended by directors Prampara, Subramania Shiva, Mantra Murthy, Cable Shankar, Venkat, R. Kannan, Meera Katiravan, music composer Satya, actors Vivek Prasanna, Kavita Bharti, Thaman, Vijeeth, actress Sanam Shetty, producers Nandagopal and Jayakumar graced the occasion. Sundar, one of the founders of 'Lights on Media' says about this studio, "We started this company 'Lights on Media' last year 2014 for digital promotion. Subsequently a VFX company was formed for computer graphics work. After that we brought essential technologies like DI, Mix, Dubbing etc. for post production work. All these were previously located in separate locations. If these four technical units are located in one studio, we are currently constructing a new studio for this purpose in Valasaravak, so that all the work can be done in one place for the film industry who are looking for our company for these works. This reduces their hassle and a film is guaranteed security here till the post-production work is completed and it goes for release. So far we have done VFX work for 40 films and web series like 'Adiye', Kida, Bumper, JV-2 Charan's 'Journey' web series. The VFX works of major films like Vijay Antony's Mari Paitpada Manand, GV Prakash's Galvan, Prabhu Deva's Jalilo Gymkhana, Hansika's Gandhari were done in our studio. "Many producers are now looking for our 'Lights on Media' studio as we have the facility to do all the work in one place," he says. It is worth noting that they have also produced the film 'Barundakutu Urkuruvi' which was released last year.

16th Edition Edison Awards - A Celebration of Excellence in the field of Tamil Cinema! In a night filled with glitz and glamour, the 16th Edition of the prestigious Edison Awards took place, honoring the finest talents in the world of cinema. The event was a grand affair, attended by luminaries from the industry and graced by the presence of legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja. One of the highlights of the evening was Adhik Ravichandran's remarkable achievement. He was bestowed with the coveted 'Best Screenplay Award' for his captivating work in the movie 'Mark Antony'. Unable to attend the ceremony himself, his younger brother Mano graciously accepted the award on his behalf, adding an air of familial pride to the occasion. Another shining star of the night was Mr. Manoj Bharathiraja, who was honored with the title of 'Best Feel-Good Entertainer' for his heartwarming film "Margazhi Thingal". In his acceptance speech, he expressed his gratitude towards his father, Bharathiraja, for introducing him to the world of cinema. This directorial debut was a labor of love for Mr. Bharathiraja, and he humbly acknowledged the support of his producer, Susienthiran, and the legendary Maestro Ilaiyaraaja, who played a pivotal role in the success of the movie. The award for the 'Best Sensational Song of the Year' went to the mesmerizing track "Ayyo Saamy". The talented trio of Music composer Sanuka, lyricist Pottuvil Asmin, and singer Windy were present to receive this prestigious honor. Their soul-stirring performance of the song left the audience spellbound, showcasing their immense talent and dedication. The Edison Awards also recognized the exceptional talent of actor Jithan Ramesh, who was awarded the 'Best Character Role Male' for his outstanding portrayal in the movie "Farhana". Expressing his gratitude, he thanked director Nelson for believing in him and giving him this incredible opportunity. He also extended his heartfelt appreciation to his producers, SR Prakash Babu and SR Prabhu, for their unwavering support. In a touching moment, he dedicated this award to his late mother, who he knew would have been overjoyed to witness this milestone in his career. Director Kumaran Sundaram was honoured with Global Tamil Series Excellence Award for his splendiferous web series ‘Oh Butterfly’, streaming on Mediacorp Vasantham. Mr. Kalyan, the esteemed individual behind the creative genius of Knack Studios, has emerged victorious as the recipient of the prestigious Best Visual Mastery award. This accolade serves as a testament to his unparalleled talent and unwavering dedication to his craft. His ability to captivate audiences with his visual creations is truly remarkable and deserving of this esteemed recognition. Renowned filmmaker Iyaakkunar Imayam K Bharathiraja has been bestowed with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Graciously accepting this esteemed honor, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the industry that has nurtured him for six remarkable decades. Throughout these years, the great support and care from all of you have been truly overwhelming. Award ceremonies hold a special place as they bring artists together, evoking profound emotions. Such recognition is a testament to the dedication and passion that fuels my craft. With consistent commitment, I shall persist in delivering my utmost best, aspiring to add yet another Edison award to my illustrious collection. Actor Yaanai Kathiravan won the Best Comic Entertainer. He said, "It's an honor to be receiving this award in the presence of iconic filmmaker like Bharathiraja. I will do my best to retain this honor by delivering decorous performances.” ZEE5 Docs Series Koose Munusamy Veerappan was awarded with the prestigious accolade of Best Documentary Film. The esteemed event witnessed the presence of Nakkheeran Gopal, along with his daughter Prabhavathy and the entire team, as they graciously accepted the well-deserved honors. Reflecting upon his arduous journey, Nakkheeran Gopal expressed, "My encounter with Veerappan brought forth numerous challenges, trials, imprisonment, and hardships. However, today, I find solace in the fact that the Edison Awards have bestowed upon me and my daughter the recognition we truly deserve, putting an end to all the anguish that plagued us." Actress Aparna said, "I thank Edison award for recognising my potential and giving this honour of "Rising Star Award". I thank the entire team of Dada for giving the opportunity to be a part of this film." Sahasra Sree, with her awe-inspiring portrayal in the film 'Chitha', gracefully claimed the prestigious Best Child Artiste Award. Her performance, so remarkably naturalistic, captivated the hearts of all who witnessed it. In a mesmerizing display of visual brilliance, Cinematographer GK Vishnu was bestowed with the esteemed Best Cinematography Award for his exceptional talent showcased in 'Jawan'. With this being his second Edison Award, he graciously expressed his gratitude towards his parents, beloved wife, cherished family, revered Atlee, and all his esteemed mentors who have profoundly influenced his illustrious career. Furthermore, he extended his heartfelt appreciation to the venerable Selvakumar sir for his relentless commitment to honoring the gifted artistes and technicians. Actor Cool Suresh who won the Notable Comedian of the Year Award said, "I dedicate this award to STR and Santhanam for shaping my career.” Director Nelson bagged ‘Best Director Award’ for Jailer. He said, "It's a dream come true for me to work with Superstar Rajinikanth sir and they are unforgettable experience. I thank Arunraja Kamaraj was giving this award and he was the first one to join as my assistant with a great faith that I will shine as a filmmaker one day." Anirudh Ravichandran bagged the Best Music Director for his Chartbuster albums Leo, Jailer and Jawan. He couldn't make his presence for the occasion and conveyed his thanks through video. Actor Pugazh bagged the Best Small Screen Entertainer Award. Disney Plus Hotstar’s LABEL won the ‘Social Impact Series of the Year’ and the crew consisting of filmmaker Arunraja Kamaraj, Master Mahendran and others were present to receive the honours. Filmmaker Vignesh Raja won Best Debut Director. He said, "I have got serious fascination for serial killer mysteries and I was deeply influenced and inspired by Vettaiyadu Vilaiyadu. Materialising Por Thozil was a challenge task, and I thank my producers, Ashok Selvan and entire team for make this happen." Actress Abhirami won Best Character Role Female Award for her spellbinding performance in Are U Okay Baby?. Receiving the award, she said, "I thank Selvakumar sir for giving this award to me. I dedicate this award to all mothers, who own the pain of not having the privilege to be with their children. This is a very small project, but something special. I thank Lakshmi Ramakrishnan for this opportunity." Actor Santhosh Prathap said received Best Commencing Hero Award for his performance in critically-acclaimed performance in Kondraal paavam. He thanked Edison Award crew for this honor." Arundhangi Nisha, who won Best Entertainer Small Screen Award said, ' I thank everyone who has been responsible in shaping my career. I thank my husband for being a great support.." Actress Preethi Asrani who won the Best Actress Debut Award for her brilliant performance in Ayothi. Director Karthik Subbaraj won the Favorite Director of the Year Award for his outstanding work as filmmaker in Jigarthanda Double X. Actress Mullai Arasi received the Best Social Justice Drama Award on behalf of "Are You Okay Baby?" She thanked the team for giving her the opportunity to be a part of this film. She also thanked Karthik Subbaraj for presenting this award. Best Editor Award was presented to Nirmal for Jailer. He said, "I am a huge fan of Superstar Rajinikanth.. It's a great opportunity to work on his film." Best Appearance Award was given to Choreographer-Actor Sandy for Leo. He said, "I am so glad to be getting awarded at Edison Award every year. This journey is so special. I want to experiment with all regional movies and different roles.” The John Britto Dance Team and Agarathi Dance Academy from Canada dazzled the night with their magnificent performance, captivating the onlookers with their mesmerizing moves.

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Sid - Chinmayi song in Vijay Devarakonda- Sam Khushi by Heesham is melodious

The makers of the upcoming film Kushi, featuring Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, released the second second single, Aradhya. As the promo promised, it is a magical love number between the leads after Marraige. This love ballad crooned by sensational singers like Sid Sriram and Chinmayi. The songs begins with magical lines "You're my sunshine. You're my moonlight. You're stars in the sky. Come with me now. you've my desire." And it slowly takes us into love realm of Kushi. The melodious songs explains the unconditional love between the leads and showcases thier life after marriage. The chemistry of Vijay and Samantha is as magical as the soothing tune. It will be an anthem for all the lovers who want to express love to one another. The song is composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, who rose to fame with Hridayam. It is sung in Tamil and Telugu by Sid Sriram, Chinmayi. While Shiva Nirvana, the film’s director, wrote the Telugu lyrics, Madhan Karky wrote the Tamil lyrics. The Hindi version is sung by Jubin Nautiyal and Palak Muchchal. The Kannada version is sung by Haricharan Seshadri and Chinmayi. KS Harishankar and Shweta Mohan sang the Malayalam version. In every version, the feel and the magic are intact. Backed by Mythri Movie Makers, Kushi is scheduled to release in theatres on September 1 in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Kushi also stars P. Murali Sharma, Jayaram, Sachin Khedakar, Saranya Pradeep, Vennela Kishore, and others. Actors: Vijay Deverakonda, Samantha, Jayaram, Sachin Khedekar, Murali Sharma, Lakshmi, Ali, Sharanya Pon Vannan, Rohini, Vennela Kishore, Rahul Ramakrishna, Srikanth Iyengar, Sharanya Pradeep and others. Technical Team: Makeup: Basha Costume Designers : Rajesh, Harman Kaur, Pallavi Singh Art : Uttara Kumar, Chandrika Fights: Peter Hein Writing Contribution : Naresh Babu.P PRO: Yuvraaj Publicity : Baba Sai Marketing : First show Executive Producer : Dinesh Narasimhan Lyricist & Choreographer: Shiva Nirvana Editor : Praveen Pudi Production Designer : Jayashree Lakshminarayanan Music Director : Hesham Abdul Wahab DI, Sound Mix by Annapurna Studios, VFX Matrix CEO: Cherry Director of Photography : G. Murali Producers: Naveen Yerneni, Ravi Shankar Yalamanchili Story, Screenplay, Direction : Shiva Nirvana.

Vijay Deverakonda - Pooja Hegde JGM’ First Shoot Schedule Commences!

The game changing duo- Vijay Deverakonda and path breaker ace director Puri Jagannadh’s second collaboration “JGM” is going to be an action-drama big ticket pan India entertainer releasing in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. This is dream project of director Puri Jagannadh who also penned story, screenplay and dialogues.

Jointly produced by Charmme Kaur, Vamshi Paidipally under Puri Connects and Srikara Studios Production, Pooja Hegde joins the stellar cast and this marks her first collaboration with The Vijay Deverakonda.

The makers commence with the first shoot schedule today with actress Pooja Hegde who will be seen in an action-packed role taking part in the filming. The shoot schedule of Puri’s dream project will be held across multiple international locations beginning first with Mumbai. The makers share a special video to mark this beginning.

Puri Jagannadh in his dream project will be showing The Vijay Deverakonda in a never seen before role. The Vijay Deverakonda, on the other hand, is aiming for his next breakthrough performance.
 
Written & directed by Puri Jagannadh, JGM is set to release in cinemas on 3rd August 2023 Worldwide.

Cast: The Vijay Deverakonda, Pooja Hegde

Technical Crew:
Story, Screenplay, Dialogues & Direction: Puri Jagannadh
Producers: Charmme Kaur and Vamshi Paidipally
Banners: Puri Connects & Srikara Studios
PRO: Yuvraaj