Nivin Pauly walked out of set to join another / Nakshatra Indrajith Lalanna on MUBI

 Did Nivin Pauly walk away from his commitment to shoot for a film that he had agreed to and that too in the middle of the shoot ?. Producer Listin Stephen sparked a controversy by accusing a major star from the Malayalam film industry of committing a grave mistake. It was during the launch event of Dileep's upcoming film Prince And Family on Friday that Listin levelled the accusations. Without naming the actor, he said, "I've been in the Malayalam film industry for around 15 years and worked on quite a few films. A prominent actor has now ignited the sparks of a major controversy by committing a grave mistake, which should have been avoided. He must be listening to this, so I'm reminding him not to continue with it. If he repeats, it will lead to bigger repercussions."

It is widely speculated on social media that Listin's comments were directed at actor Nivin Pauly for abandoning the shoot of their ongoing film Baby Girl and joining the shoot of Akhil Sathyan's film. The actor is yet to respond to the allegation

Nivin Pauly was once expected to be the next superstar of Mollywood. Many believed he would reach the stature of Mohanlal and Mammootty. However, over time, he seemed to lose his box office appeal. His last commercially successful film was back in 2019, a significant fall from grace. 

Actor Indrajith and Prithviraj Sukumaran's niece Nakshatra Indrajith  portrayal in Lalannas song of the titular character earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Critics Choice Awards. is now available to stream on MUBI. Written and directed by Megha Ramaswamy, the 34-minute film first premiered in 2022 and has since garnered international attention on the festival circuit. Set over the course of a seemingly ordinary evening, Lalanna’s Song follows two women attending a child’s birthday party. What begins as a routine social gathering descends into a surreal and unsettling psychological experience, triggered by the enigmatic presence of Lalanna, a young girl whose haunting song carries ominous undertones.

Megha Ramaswamy's atmospheric short smoothly melds the everyday with the uncanny to portray women's routine experiences.

Starring Parvathy, Rima Kallingal and Nakshatra Indrajith, LALANNA'S SONG is now streaming on MUBI

Nakshatra Indrajith  portrayal in Lalannas song of the titular character earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the Critics Choice Awards. is now available to stream on MUBI. Written and directed by Megha Ramaswamy, the 34-minute film first premiered in 2022 and has since garnered international attention on the festival circuit. Set over the course of a seemingly ordinary evening, Lalanna’s Song follows two women attending a child’s birthday party. What begins as a routine social gathering descends into a surreal and unsettling psychological experience, triggered by the enigmatic presence of Lalanna, a young girl whose haunting song carries ominous undertones.
Megha Ramaswamy's atmospheric short smoothly melds the everyday with the uncanny to portray women's routine experiences.

Starring Parvathy, Rima Kallingal and Nakshatra Indrajith, LALANNA'S SONG is now streaming on MUBI

Good Bad Ugly USA solo HIT / Official ; Prithviraj in Kareena --Meghana Gulzar film

 Good Bad Ugly the Ajith starrer is the only film in the last week that did well in USA markets and this was a surprise as Telugu films and the Hindi film Jaat starring Jaat were the top favourites. Read on :

The most notable disappointment came from Jack, Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s much-hyped follow-up to his North American blockbuster Tillu Square, which had earlier stormed past the $2 million mark and cemented Siddhu’s popularity among Telugu audiences overseas.

Riding high on that success, Jack was sold for a premium by confident distributors banking on Siddhu’s rising stardom. However, after a string of delays and a tepid response from both critics and viewers, the film failed to make a splash. It opened to a modest $195,000 in its first four days and is projected to wrap up its run just above $200,000—well short of the $1 million breakeven mark. Industry insiders suggest the distributor may incur losses of up to 80%.

In contrast, it was Tamil star Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly that surprised everyone by striking gold. The film resonated strongly with Tamil audiences and raked in over $1 million in the US, turning out to be the weekend’s unlikely box office champ.

Meanwhile, Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi starring Pradeep Machiraju didn’t even attempt a North American release, skipping the overseas market altogether.

Adding to the gloomy trend was Jaat, the Hindi directorial debut of Gopichand Malineni and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Despite Sunny Deol in the ead and the backing of big names, the film tanked with a dismal $300,000

opening weekend, with critics dismissing it as formulaic and outdated.

We had reported that Prithviraj was spotted with Kareena ib Mubai and it was for Daayra directed by Meghana Gulzar and that it is about the Hyderabad encounter following the gang rape of a vet doctor and her burnt alive. Now Kareena has officially confirmed the news. Read; https://dhakshinscreen.blogspot.com/2025/04/sun-pictures-pays-rs-100-crores-to.html

 This what Prithviraj has to say –

Prithviraj Sukumaran also opened up about dipping his toes in Bollywood right after the success of L2: Empuraan. “When the script was narrated to me, I knew I had to do this. I was thoroughly absorbed by my character and what he brings to the table as the story progresses. It is layered and will definitely connect with the masses,” he shared.

The actor also called the process of teaming up with Meghna Gulzar’s vision, Junglee Pictures, and Kareena Kapoor Khan “a great collaborative experience.” He further mentioned, “Daayra is story that is one of a kind and digs deep into the societal norms, world of crime and punishment that unfolds.” ( photo ; Bollywood Hungama)

 

 

Sun Pictures pays Rs 100 crores to Atlee !!! / Prithviraj in Mumbai for Meghana Gulzar film / R K Swamy sweeps awards

 Atlee is the First South Indian Director to take a Rs 100 crore salary for a South Indian Film. Sources in the newly launched Allu Arjun- Atlee film reveal. 

Atlee’s salary for the film with Allu Arjun

If a source close to the development is to be believed, Atlee is taking home a salary of 100 crores for his movie with Allu Arjun. He reportedly took home a sum of 30 crores for Jawan with Shah Rukh Khan. This means he has witnessed an impressive 233% hike in his remuneration.

Allu Arjun salary for AA22 X A6

It was previously revealed that Allu Arjun charges 175 crores as a base salary for AA 22 X A6. Furthermore, he has struck a backend deal for a 15% stake in profits.

If the film turns out to be a success, Allu Arjun could earn way more than the 300 crores he minted for Pushpa 2.

Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran recently grabbed attention after they were spotted together in Mumbai. Fans quickly linked their appearance to Daayra, Meghna Gulzar’s upcoming project that has been in the buzz since last year. Produced by

@JungleePictures , this gripping thriller drama is inspired by the 2019 Hyderabad rape case.

According to the report, Meghna Gulzar’s next film draws inspiration from real events surrounding the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case. The incident involved four men accused of raping a 26-year-old veterinary doctor near Hyderabad in November 2019, who were subsequently arrested and later shot dead by the Hyderabad police during a supposed reconstruction of the crime scene. In 2022, the Supreme Court determined that the encounter had been staged. According to a report by Pinkvilla, her upcoming project will focus on the 2019 Hyderabad rape and murder case, featuring Kareena Kapoor and Ayushmann Khurrana in lead roles. Later Pritiviraj replace Khurana as his dates were not available. Raed; https://southfilmy.blogspot.com/2024/11/prithviraj-replaces-ayushmann-

Meghna Gulzar is renowned for her penchant for crafting films based on real-life events. Her recent directorial ventures include ‘Talvar’ (2015), featuring Irrfan Khan, which was based on the 2008 Noida double murder case and adapted from Avirook Sen’s book ‘Aarushi’. Her 2018 blockbuster ‘Raazi’, starring Alia Bhatt, was adapted from Harinder Singh Sikka’s biography ‘Calling Sehmat’. In 2020, she directed ‘Chhapaak’, starring Deepika Padukone, a biopic on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal. Last year, she helmed ‘Sam Bahadur’, starring Vicky Kaushal as former Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw.

Chennai based  R K SWAMY emerged as the undisputed leader at the 15th edition of the IAA Olive Crown Awards, making a clean sweep across categories and clinching the prestigious title of “Green Agency of the Year.” Hosted by the International Advertising Association (IAA), the Olive Crown Awards honor excellence in sustainable and socially responsible communication.

This milestone edition celebrated impactful creativity that champions the environment, with R K SWAMY taking center stage for its innovative and purpose-led campaigns.

Sangeetha N, CEO and National Creative Director of R K SWAMY, commented on the win, “We at R K SWAMY feel proud to be recognised for the creative work done supporting our clients’ initiatives in environmental protection & care. This appreciation motivates our teams to continue their good work and strive for even higher creative excellence.”