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Two Indian woman Directors to clash for Oscars

 

Oscars 2025 will see two films made by Indian woman Directors and both  are set in Hindi heartland of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh compete for Best Foreign Feature Film.. This happened after  Britain has submitted a film directed by an Indian woman and with actors from our country as the official entry to Foreign Language Category of the Oscars. Why is this important to India ?  At the Oscars 2024, it was the UK's entry, Jonathan Glazer's The Zone of Interest, that won Best International Feature Film. Will it happen again ? India submitted Laapataa Ladies as Oscar entry.

lThis film Santosh that was UK entry was like Payal Kapadia a film premiered at Cannes but in the Un Certain Regard section. It did not get any award like Kapadia film. In that section the film Konstantin Bojanov's The Shameless, won the Best Actress award for Anasuya Sengupta .

Santosh did not have to come to FFI to get an Oscar entry as it fulfilled all the criteria for submission and that includes theatre screenings in UK. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) played a crucial role in selecting ‘Santosh’ for this honor. As the organization responsible for choosing the UK’s Oscar submissions, BAFTA evaluates films based on various criteria.

"Santosh", which includes Hindi dialogues, revolves around a newly widowed housewife as she inherits her late husband's job as a police constable and becomes embroiled in the investigation of a young girl's murder. The Indianness of Lapaaraa Ladies was about the veil worn by ladies according  to FFI President , very unique to India and the official statement saying it shows Indian woman can be a rebel and not, a choice that no woman in the world has.

Suri who hails from UP and lives in London tells about the film - "A type of place where these things are just in the DNA of the place. It was about the type of place where this misogyny, this casteism, religious intolerance, it's just all sort of hanging in the air. It is just what that place is it's more an observation than a pushing through of messages, that these things can casually exist in society and to sort of hold a mirror up to that and to ask the question: if we put somebody like Santosh, who was a housewife, in a place like that, how does she process all that,"

 

 

Sasikumar- Suruthi in Nandan audio - Chethan in webseries - Nani new avatar

Produced by Era Entertainment and released by Trident Arts Ravindran, directed by Ira Saravanan and starring Sasikumar, Nandan is a socially conscious work that talks about the basic politics of the people in a different field. The trailer and music release ceremony of the film, which will be released in theaters worldwide on the 20th,

Prime Video - has released a charming preview of its original web series 'Thalaivetiyaan Palayam', a comedy web series. Set in the backdrop of an inner village in Tamil Nadu, this web series is prepared with humor in a simple and at the same time heart-wrenching storyline. Balakumaran Murugesan has written the script for the original Tamil web series 'Thalaivetiyaan Palayam' directed by Naga and produced by The Viral Fever. A sweet and deep story-rich web series by M. S. Krishna has composed the music. 'Thalai Vetiyaan Palayam' will release exclusively on Prime Video on 20th September in India and 240 countries and worldwide.

Natural Star Nani is set to play his most intense role yet in his 32nd film HIT: The 3rd Case. Directed by Dr Sailesh Kolanu and produced by Prashanti Tipirneni of Wall Poster Cinema in association with Unanimous Productions, the film promises a gripping crime thriller. The film was announced recently through a gripping glimpse that offered a sneak peek into Nani’s perilous character as a HIT Officer.

Pooja Hegde - Krithi Shetty - Flops in Telugu enter Kollywood - Junior Trisha ready to rock

Pooja Hegde at one time had films opposite all top heroes in Tollywood and from there she started to slip after many of this big budget ones flopped. She had camped in Tollywood as the bucks were big and as that as a Bollywood actress, she was allowd a dozen hangers on in name of personal attendants and makeup- hairdressers. It was that time she got a leg in Kollywood through Beast opposite Vijay. Here again the Producer and Director were Telugu guys. This was a disaster for her. Her Bollywood film Kisi Bhai Kisi Ka Jaan with Salman just sank. After her Telugu films flop and no Hindi film in hand, she kept her in limelight with fitness videos and advts like Bhima new logo etc and her beack bikini photos, Finally she has landed up a film with Raghava Lawrence in Tamil. Lawrence after giving a biggest dud called Chandramulkhi 2 is now going back to his franchise Kanchana and is bringing the fourth chapter. This franchise has worked and he hopes that like Sundar C whose Aranmanai franchise worked , he too will bounce again. What more, he has cast Pooja Hegde. Previous film had Kangana Ranaut.

Krithi Shetty is another heroine who thought that Tollywood would never ditch her. She had her first film Uppena as a blockbuster and what followed was all big banners. Five flops- The Warriorr, Macherla Niyojakavargam,, Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali, Manamaey were all flops. Now she is hoping for Malayalam film ARM starring Tovino Thomas to help her as it is promoted on a Pan South level. In Tamil she hopes Genie opposite Jeyam Ravi will click but then here again , there is Kalyani Priyadarshan.

Prem Kumar who directed 96 the iconic film about collegemates runion featuring Vijay sethupathi and Trisha has announced that a sequel is on the way. We know that Vijay Sethupathi does not believe in going for sequels as he feels that such hit films should not have a sequel. All the same Gori Kishen who played Trisha’s younger version has put out cute photos to show that she is now grown up to play the lead. It was released in 2018. Speaking about class reunion, Malayalam film Classmates that Prithviraj among others was made at Rs 3.5 crores and collected Rs 25 crores. It was 2006.

Balayaa son debut - Ramesh Aravind back - Subrahmanyaa First look

Nandamuri Mokshagnya’s Most-awaited Launchpad Film With Prasanth Varma On Sudhakar Cherukuri’s SLV Cinemas & Legend Productions With M Tejeswini Nandamuri As A Presenter Announced Officially Continuing the legacy of the Nandamuri family, Nandamuri Mokshagnya, the grandson of Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao and son of Nandamuri Balakrishna, will make his much-awaited debut under the direction of creative maker Prasanth Varma, who is riding high on the sensational blockbuster success of HanuMan. The film, which will be a part of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe (PVCU), will be bankrolled on a huge scale by Sudhakar Cherukuri under his SLV Cinemas, in association with Legend Productions. M Tejeswini Nandamuri is the presenter. The film which will be based on an ancient legend from our mythology with an entertaining narrative was announced officially today, on the occasion of Mokshagnya’s birthday. Balakrishna and his family have been looking for the right project and director to introduce Mokshagnya as a lead actor. Their search led them to Prasanth Varma, renowned for his ability to make larger-than-life and engaging entertainers. Given Prasanth Varma's proven track record, including his recent blockbuster HanuMan, which achieved notable Pan India success, he emerged as the ideal choice for the launchpad of Mokshagnya. The decision to collaborate with Prasanth Varma for a socio-fantasy aligns with Balakrishna's vision of making Mokshagnya's entry into cinema both memorable and impactful. In preparation for his debut, Mokshagnya has undergone rigorous training to ensure he delivers a stellar performance. His preparation has included extensive training in acting, fights, and dance, to captivate Nandamuri fans and general movie enthusiasts alike. To celebrate Mokshagnya's birthday and build anticipation for his debut, the team has unveiled a new still showcasing him in a stylish and sophisticated avatar. With his towering personality, Mokshagnya in a trendy attire is seen walking elegantly with a captivating smile. The image highlights Mokshagnya's sleek and polished look. Prasanth Varma is renowned for showcasing his heroes in exceptionally stylish ways, and Mokshagnya's look suggests that he will present the young actor with a similarly chic in the film. Director Prasanth Varma said, “This is a huge honour and also a colossal responsibility to launch Mokshagnya to cinema. I will always be grateful for the trust Balakrishna Garu has put on me and my story. This script is inspired from our Itihasas, which are a gold mine of wonderful tales that need to be told. This is also a part of PVCU and will take the universe to the next level.” Producer Sudhakar Cherukuri said, “We are delighted to launch Mokshagnya to cinema and thankful to Balakrishna Garu for giving us at SLV Cinemas this golden opportunity. Prasanth Varma has come up with an exciting script that will perfectly suit Mokshagnya for his debut. We are all excited about this film. More details about this project will be announced soon.” More details of Mokshagnya’s most-awaited debut film will be revealed soon. Cast: Nandamuri Mokshagnya Technical Crew: Writer, Director: Prasanth Varma Producer: Sudhakar Cherukuri Banner: SLV Cinemas, Legend Productions Presents: M Tejeswini Nandamuri PRO: Yuvraaj

Ramesh Aravind-Ganesh’s New Film Begins... 'Yours Sincerely Raam' First Look Teaser Released* *A Grand Muhurta for the New Film Starring Two Icons of Sandalwood... First Look Teaser of 'Yours Sincerely Raam' Directed by Vikhyath Released* Yours Sincerely Raam Hits the Floors. First Glimpse of Ganesh-Ramesh Combo Unveiled Kannada cinema’s beloved stars, Mr. Perfect Ramesh Aravind and Golden Star Ganesh, have officially started their much-anticipated collaboration in the film Yours Sincerely Raam. On the auspicious occasion of the Gowri festival, the film’s Muhurta was held at Srinivasa Theatre in Gowdanapalya, Bengaluru. The ceremony, filled with excitement, saw actress and presenter Janavi Rayala clapping for the first shot, while the camera was inaugurated by director Vikhyath’s wife, Swathi Vikhyath. The film, which unites Ramesh Aravind and Ganesh for the first time, has been titled Yours Sincerely Raam, a title that resonates with class and emotional depth. The first look teaser, unveiled during the event, has already impressed audiences, offering a glimpse into what promises to be an emotional roller coaster. Speaking at the event, Ramesh Aravind expressed his happiness over finally collaborating with Vikhyath AR, recalling how their journey began almost a decade ago. “I was introduced to Vikhyath nine years ago when he came to narrate the story of Pushpaka Vimana,” Ramesh shared. “Ever since, I’ve watched him grow, and I’ve admired his artistic sensibility. There’s a delicate emotional quality in the posters and teasers of the films he has produced, and it’s wonderful to see him finally direct." Vikhyath, who has supported films like Pushpaka Vimana and Monsoon Raaga as a producer, is now stepping into the role of director with Yours Sincerely Raam. Ramesh continued, “This is your first journey as a director, Vikhyath, and there’s so much joy in both Ganesh and me coming together for this. The Ganesh-Ramesh combo will bring as much joy to you as it has to us.” His words reflect the deep camaraderie and excitement surrounding the project, a rare collaboration between two of Sandalwood’s most beloved actors. Golden Star Ganesh also shared his thoughts on the film, revealing how special it was to begin such a meaningful project on the day of the Gowri festival. “On the day of the Gowri festival, we are launching Yours Sincerely Raam,” Ganesh said. “This film has a beautiful story that will take you into a different world, focusing on the emotional relationship between the characters." Ganesh further praised the film’s screenplay, which he described as deeply immersive. “Every scene and screenplay will be an experience. I’m thrilled to be working with Ramesh Sir, an amazing actor and technician,” Ganesh remarked, adding that the opportunity to work alongside Ramesh Aravind brought him immense joy. He also commended Vikhyath’s directorial debut, calling him a "passionate director" and wishing him success for the film’s journey ahead. With Yours Sincerely Raam, Vikhyath AR is finally realizing his decade-long dream of becoming a director, having supported and produced several successful projects along the way. His film is being grandly produced under the banner of The Rayala Studios by Satya Rayala. The film boasts a talented crew, with cinematography by Naveen Kumar, editing by Harish Komme, and music composed by J. Anoop Seelin. The audio rights have already been secured by Anand Audio at a record price. While the lead actress and other key cast members will be revealed soon, the first look of Yours Sincerely Raam has already generated significant buzz. With such an exciting team behind it, Yours Sincerely Raam is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated films in Sandalwood. Fans are eagerly awaiting the emotional journey that the Ganesh-Ramesh combo, under Vikhyath’s direction, is sure to bring to the big screen. https://youtu.be/3z3CM16SQ4Q?si=tN5jCo5yxEzZ_oJT

Kannada Superstar Dr. Shiva Rajkumar Launched Attention-grabbing First Look Of Advay, P Ravishankar, Thirumal Reddy, Anil Kadiyala, SG Movie Creations Pan India Film Subrahmanyaa Popular actor and dubbing artiste P. Ravishankar is introducing his son Advay as a hero with his latest directorial venture “Subrahmanyaa”. Thirumal Reddy and Anil Kadiyala are bankrolling this socio-fantasy adventure prestigiously under the banner of SG Movie Creations. Smt Praveena Kadiyala and Smt Ramalakshmi present the movie which had its pre-look unveiled recently to superb response. On the auspicious occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi, the makers of Subrahmanyaa unveiled the film’s first look poster. The poster launched by Kannada superstar Dr. Shiva Rajkumar introduces Advay in the titular role as Subrahmanyaa. Sporting long hair and a beard, Advay looks handsome and elegant in the poster in a specially designed outfit, though he gives a serious gaze. We can see the intensity in his eyes. He is in jungle and at the entrance of a mysterious place with goons chasing him. The first look poster grabs everyone’s attention. With 60% of production completed, post-production is actively underway at Red Chillies Studios in Mumbai. VFX and CGI work is also in progress at leading studios across Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Chennai. The film boasts top-notch technical expertise, with music by Ravi Basrur (known for KGF and Salaar), cinematography by Vignesh Raj, editing by Vijay M Kumar, and production design by Ullas Hydur (Sapta Sagaradache and Charlie 777). Subrahmanyaa is set for a Pan India release in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. Cast: Advay. Technical Crew: Banner: SG Movie Creations Presents: Smt Praveena Kadiyala & Smt Ramalakshmi Producers: Thirumal Reddy & Anil Kadiyala Director: P.Ravishankar Music: Ravi Basrur DoP: Vignesh Raj Editor: Vijay M Kumar Production Designer: Ullas Hydur PRO : Yuvraaj

Kiccha next Billa Ranga Baasha - Hamsini GOAT International - Sai Ravi Direction next

Superstar Baadshah Kichcha Sudeep will be joining hands again with director Anup Bhandari, after the hugely acclaimed and commercially successful ‘Vikrant Rona’. Making this already big, collaboration with the makers of Hanuman. K Niranjan Reddy and Chaithanya Reddy of Primeshow Entertainment will be producing the movie on a big canvas on a high budget. The makers have unveiled the ‘Official Logo’ of Billa Ranga Baasha along with a concept video introducing the story set in the future, on Kichcha Sudeep’s Birthday. Anup Bhandari known for his detailing and unique approach in his films has left no stone unturned in the video that was launched today. The concept video gives a glimpse of the future set in 2209 AD The Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower, and the Taj Mahal are all destroyed and one man seems to have conquered everything. Add to it three different regions and climate. Anup Bhandari packs a lot of details for the audience to discover the easter eggs. Speaking about the collaboration Anup Bhandari says, ‘Niranjan Reddy wanted to collaborate with me after Vikrant Rona and we met before during the post production of Hanuman. When I narrated that my next will also be with Baadshah Kichcha Sudeep and narrated the premise of Billa Ranga Baasha and the world it is set, he was thrilled. They wanted to mount their next project on a big scale, and Billa Ranga Baasha was perfect for it. About teaming with Kichcha Sudeep, Anup said, ‘Working with Sudeep sir is always a great experience. People loved Vikrant Rona and I’m sure they’ll love this even more. Sudeep sir calling this his biggest film is huge compliment and also a bigger responsibility to shoulder. Something that I look forward to exceeding. ‘When we first heard that Anup Bhandari was teaming up with Kichcha Sudeep we were excited. Vikrant Rona was successful in Telugu and the collaboration was a head turner already. When we heard the premise of Billa Ranga Baasha, we were confident that this should be something that we should be producing. Teaming with superstar Kichcha Sudeep is always a great opportunity. We are looking forward for the shoot to begin and for our audience to experience the world of Billa Ranga Baasha, said the producers. Billa Ranga Baasha will be produced in all major Indian languages and will be heading to shoot very soon. Cast: Kiccha Sudeep Technical Crew: Writer, Director: Anup Bhandari Producers: Niranjan Reddy, Chaitanya Reddy Banner: PrimeShow Entertainment PRO: Yuvraaj Marketing: Haashtag Media

Advay , P Ravishankar, Thirumal Reddy, Anil Kadiyala, SG Movie Creations Pan India Film Titled Powerfully Subrahmanyaa, Pre-look Poster Spellbinds Renowned actor and dubbing artiste P. Ravishankar, wields the megaphone for the second time to introduce his son Advay as a hero in a new film. The movie titled “SUBRAHMANYAA“ is produced ambitiously by Thirumal Reddy and Anil Kadiyala under the banner of SG Movie Creations as Production No 2. This film marks the production house’s debut in the socio-fantasy adventure genre, following their initial success with Guna 369. Smt Praveena Kadiyala and Smt Ramalakshmi present the movie. The production house kick-started the movie on an impressive note by unveiling the pre-look of Subrahmanyaa. The poster offers a sneak peek into the fantasy world created for the movie. It showcases the protagonist holding a flambeau and gazing into the entrance of an enigmatic realm. The film’s artwork is adorned with lush, intricately designed settings hinting at the film’s rich making. This spellbinding pre-look has already generated enthusiasm for the movie. The film is being shot in large format with a high budget to serve the adventurous extravaganza thrill to the audience of premium large format and IMAX Theatres. This grand project with high-end VFX is set up to be a visual and emotional treat, with a story that crosses all barriers of region & language. The movie has already completed 60% of its production and post-production is happening in full force at the popular Red Chillies studios, Mumbai. VFX & CGI works are underway in several reputed studios from Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Chennai. The movie Subrahmanyaa is going to be technically high with top-notch technicians working on it. KGF and Salaar fame Ravi Basrur provides the music, while Vignesh Raj is the cinematographer. Vijay M Kumar is the editor and Ullas Hydur of Sapta Sagaradache & Charlie 777 fame is the production designer of the movie. Subrahmanyaa will have a Pan India release in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi languages. Cast: Advay. Technical Crew: Banner: SG Movie Creations Presents: Smt Praveena Kadiyala & Smt Ramalakshmi Producers: Thirumal Reddy & Anil Kadiyala Director: P.Ravishankar Music: Ravi Basrur DoP: Vignesh Raj Editor: Vijay M Kumar Production Designer: Ullas Hydur PRO: Yuvraaj

Hamsini Entertainment Private Limited to Grandly Release Thalapathy Vijay's 'G.O.A.T' Across North America, the UK, and Europe Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘G.O.A.T’ is Breaking Records Even Before its Overseas Release, Courtesy of Hamsini Entertainment Private Limited Thalapathy Vijay’s much-anticipated film 'G.O.A.T,' produced by AGS Entertainment, is set for a worldwide release on September 5. The film is already creating a buzz and breaking records in advance bookings across various international markets. Hamsini Entertainment Private Limited, a leading distributor in the US, will release the film in the North America, UK, and Europe. Hamsini Entertainment Private Limited has a stellar track record of distributing South Indian blockbusters across the globe. With over 140 films under its belt, the company has previously handled major releases like ‘Master’ and ‘Beast’ in the USA and ‘Leo’ in Europe, all starring Thalapathy Vijay. Now, Hamsini Entertainment is gearing up for the massive release of ‘G.O.A.T’ across 1,700 screens in the USA alone. The film's advance bookings have already shattered several records, signaling an overwhelming response from fans. Given its grand scale and the immense anticipation surrounding it, 'G.O.A.T' is expected to set new benchmarks in overseas markets. Hamsini Entertainment is also set to release the highly awaited Telugu film 'Devara,' starring Jr. NTR, in overseas markets. Following the massive success of 'RRR,' ‘Devara’ has already started setting records in advance bookings.

Soul Walk in Fashon - Film on Frauds-

Souls walk in fashion is back with a bang paving the way for a more diverse accessible and vibrant fashion future as they promised. They organised their first season of events, Style Saga'24 and Sway Spotlight'24 under the careful guidance of Sangeetha Maria Allen, the founder Where we will witness amazing emerging fashion talents and professional designers utilize this platform for showcasing their skills and abilities in the field of fashion.

Fashion is an art form, a medium of expression, and a narrative that each of us can partake in and today SWF brings together some talented up and coming fashionista's from various fashion schools such as Dreamzone, Hindustan University, Irisz Fashion Institute, Studio Maya, MGR, Sheeba boutique and professional designers such as Leena's boutique, Logesh and Raji Anand (Jewellry designer)collections who not only will electrify the air with breathtaking creativity today but also inspire your imagination and sense of style. Hindustan students shone brightly at the competition, with Aambel, George Joshua, and Narmatha clinching the winner's title. The 1st runner-up position was also secured by Hindustan's talented participants, Muthu Kishore, Akshaya Shree, and Mugil Rani. The 2nd runner-up spot went to Nafisha and Shaik Rucksana from Studio Maya, showcasing their impressive skills and creativity.

Nhirvagam porupillai -'Management is not responsible' to be released on Vijayadashami..! "Management is not responsible" is a film produced by D Radhakrishnan under RK DREAM FACTORY and co-produced by M Bhuvaneswaran under KMP productions and Shaju C under SBM studios. C Kartheeswaran, who directed the movie 'Bei Ika Payaman', has directed this movie and acted as the hero of the story. With him in the lead role Livingston, Iman Annachi, Black Bondi, Adavan, Agalya Venkatesan, Srinidhi, Gothai Santhanam, Ammanpuram Saravanan, Radhakrishnan, MR ARJUN, Mritula, Jayashree Sasitharan, Deetsanya, Manchu and many others have acted. Based on true incidents, the film is made as a dark comedy that sheds light on how people are cheated and extorted money. It is an additional information that real life extortionists have acted in this film. The shooting took place in Chennai, Mumbai, Kashmir, Klummanali Kerala and Bengaluru. Currently, the final phase of the work is underway. Music composer Deva, Chitra, actor Jai and Chainthavi have sung songs for Srikanth Deva. Sajin C is editing the film. NS Rajesh Kumar is the cinematographer, Suresh Sid is the choreographer and Jackie Johnson is the stunt master. The film will be released in theaters on October 10, ahead of Vijayadashami.