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Vishal Atreya’s debut film, Tatsama Tadbhava, chronicled the story of Arika (Meghana Raj), a middle-aged woman who had no choice but to file a police report after her husband didn’t come for two days. Arika met with Arvind Ashwathama (Prajwal Devaraj), a seasoned cop with an impeccable record. Arvind doesn’t just register complaints; he sees them through. His eyes focused on the complaint while his mind played with the objective. The film kicked off with Arvind meticulously solving a burglary case in a few minutes. Fast forward to the present, and we see Arika, who has lost all sense of joy and doesn’t even celebrate her birthday. She even refused to share her plight with her daughter, Nidhi. The latter wanted to be there for her mother but often got annoyed when Arika refused to let her. Thus, left with no other choice, Nidhi asked her...

The Malayalam film industry is buzzing with the news that the critically acclaimed film Beautiful, which released in 2011, is getting a sequel. The film, directed by V. K. Prakash and written by Anoop Menon, starred Jayasurya, Anoop Menon and Meghana Raj in the lead roles. The film was a musical drama that explored the friendship between a quadriplegic millionaire and a musician, and the twists and turns that their lives take.

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According to First Look, the sequel, titled Beautiful 2, will be a continuation of the story of the first film, with Jayasurya and Anoop Menon reprising their roles as Stephen Louis and John respectively. The film will also feature some new characters and actors, who are yet to be finalized. The music of the film will be composed by Ratheesh Vegha, who also scored the songs for the original film. Jomon T John, Handled the cinematography whereas...

On this day, ten years ago, two Malayalam films hit the screens and left a lasting impact on the audience and the industry. Memories and Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi are two different genres of cinema, but they share some common elements: they are both well-crafted, well-acted, and well-received by the critics and the public. They are also both cult favorites among the Malayalam film lovers, who still watch them with admiration and nostalgia.

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Memories, directed by Jeethu Joseph, is a crime thriller that follows Sam Alex (Prithviraj Sukumaran), a drunkard cop who is haunted by the loss of his family. He is assigned to investigate a series of murders that have a mysterious connection to his past. The film is a gripping and suspenseful ride that keeps the viewers on the edge of their seats. Prithviraj delivers a stellar performance as the tormented protagonist, who undergoes a transformation...

SandalwoodMeghana was last seen on the silver screen in the 2018 film ‘Iruvudilla Bittu’, also helmed by ‘Shabda’ director Kantha Kannalli. Tnm StaffKannada actor Meghana Raj Sarja has announced the title of her upcoming Sandalwood film. The film has been titled Shabda, and will be directed by Kantha Kannalli. Interestingly, Shabda is backed by the same team behind the 2018 film Iruvudilla Bittu, which was also helmed by Kantha Kannalli. The film is touted to be a thriller. Making the announcement on social media, Meghana said, “Announcing my next film #Shabda… my previous film with the same team , #iruvudellavabittu fetched me the state award and a film crew which im immensely proud of! Working with @kanthakannalli for the 2nd time is definitely a boon!! Updates to follow soon! Thank you all once again for ur support and prayers.” She also shared a picture with the film’s director and producers. While further...

SandalwoodThe actor made the reveal through a video that was also shared by ten-month-old Jr Chiru’s uncle, actor Dhruva Sarja.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Meghana Raj Sarja Putting an end to the long wait, actor Meghana Raj Sarja revealed the name of her son on social media. In a video featuring visuals of Meghana and late actor Chiranjeevi Sarja’s wedding, she revealed that her son has been named Raayan. Meghana’s ten-month-old son is fondly known as Jr Chiru, Chintu and Simba by the actor as well as fans. Many followers on social media have been eagerly waiting for Meghana to reveal the name. The term Raayan reportedly translates to ‘little prince’ in Sanskrit, while the Arabic version refers to ‘gates of paradise/ heaven’. The video was also shared by Jr Chiru’s uncle, actor Dhruva Sarja. Meghana’s husband, Sandalwood actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, passed away on June 7, 2020, aged 39, due to a cardiac arrest.

SandalwoodActor Meghana Raj took to Instagram recently to announce that she is returning to acting as her son, Jr Chiru, turned nine months old on June 22.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Meghana Raj SarjaActor Meghana Raj took to Instagram on Friday to announce that she is returning to acting, as her son, Jr Chiru turned nine months old on June 22. Meghana shared a photo from the sets where she is seen holding a script. Sharing the photo, she wrote: “#JrC turns nine months old today and i celebrate by facing the camera after a year #backtobasics (sic).” Meghana is yet to reveal details about the shoot. Many of Meghana’s friends from the film fraternity including actors Nazriya Nazim, Prajwal and Samyuktha Hornad dropped comments, extending their support and encouraging the actor. Meghana was last seen in the 2019 Kannada mythological war film Kurukshetra which featured an ensemble cast including actors Darshan, Ambareesh, V Ravichandran P,...

SandalwoodMeghana was pregnant with their son when Chiranjeevi Sarja passed away.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Meghana Raj SarjaLate Sandalwood actor Chiranjeevi Sarja passed away on June 7 last year after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. On his first death anniversary on Monday, many actors, celebrities and fans took to social media to convey their condolences and post photos and heartfelt notes in his remembrance. Ahead of his death anniversary, Chiranjeevi's wife, actor Meghana Raj shared a photo featuring her alongside her husband. In the candid photo, the couple is seen smiling and chatting with each other. She captioned the photo, “US. Mine #Chiranjeevisarja (sic).” One of Meghana’s closest friends from the industry, actor Nazriya, dropped emoticons in the comment section, extending her support. Other celebrities from the film fraternity, including Chiranjeevi Sarja's family members in the industry, too took to social media to post photos in remembrance of late actor Chiranjeevi Sarja.

SandalwoodFan-made artwork including graphic posters, photos and videos poured in on social media. Tnm StaffInstagram/Meghana RajActor Meghana Raj and late actor Chiranjeevi Sarja’s son, who is fondly known as Simba and Jr Chiru by fans, recently turned six months old. Fan-made artwork including graphic posters, photos and videos poured in on social media. In order to celebrate the occasion, Meghana threw a blue-themed birthday bash with cupcakes, balloons, cake and other decorations. Sharing photos from the celebration, Meghana penned a heartfelt note in the caption. Jr Chiru is seen donning blue ethnic clothes while Meghana is seen holding her baby boy. “6 months have gone by ... u can now say all ur gaas and goos perfectly! Appa and i love u so much! ️ big thank you to @drivyaraj @bhavyagowda.07 @newd2media and team for this beautiful surprise! @sumayadesignerstudio for the wonderful outfits... photography by @shreyasshettyphotography ... #JrC definitely enjoyed wearing his very first ethnic outfit!

SandalwoodMeghana and fans recently celebrated Jr Chiru turning six months old.Tnm StaffActor Meghana Raj often takes to social media to post images and videos of her 6-months old son. Fans and followers of Meghana Raj as well as her late husband, Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, post photos, edited videos and fan art featuring the celebrity couple and their family. On Wednesday, Meghana appreciated artwork made by one of her followers by resharing it on her Instagram story. The artwork featured late actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, Meghana Raj and Jr Chiru posing together as a family. Earlier this week, Meghana and her fans celebrated Jr Chiru turning six months old. Meghana gave birth to the baby boy on October 22 last year. Sharing a fan made-video featuring major highlights from the couple’s life, Meghana expressed her joy and extended her gratitude to fans. Meghana’s husband, actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, passed away...

SandalwoodMeghana Raj often posts photos of her five-months old son, who is affectionately called Simba, Chintu and Jr Chiru by fans. Tnm StaffInstagram/Meghana Raj SarjaApart from sharing adorable photos of Jr Chiru, actor Meghana Raj often shares posts and memes about motherhood. Recently, her followers were awestruck after she posted a photo of Jr Chiru that shows how closely he resembles his father, late Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja. Sharing a photo that juxtaposes the sleeping baby with her husband, Meghana laughingly wrote how her son looks a lot like his father and not like her despite her spending time in labour, giving birth to him and going through hundreds of sleepless nights. “9 months in my womb 12 hours of labour 100 nights without sleep and looks like his dad,” Meghana wrote in an Instagram story she shared recently. Meghana often shares adorable images of her son, who is fondly known as Chintu,...

SandalwoodFans have extended their support to Meghana for promoting Chiranjeevi’s last few films including ‘Ranam’ and ‘Rajamarthanda’.Tnm StaffMeghana Raj / InstagramFollowing the untimely demise of her husband, late actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, actor Meghana Raj has taken to social media to promote the posthumous release of late actor Chiranjeevi’s last few films including Ranam and Rajamarthanda. Promoting her husband, late actor Chiranjeevi Sarja’s movie Ranam, Meghana released a video urging fans to watch the movie. Ranam marks the penultimate appearance of Chiranjeevi Sarja, following his untimely demise due to a cardiac arrest on June 7 last year. Speaking about the specialty of Chiranjeevi’s role in the movie, Meghana stated that he essays the role of an encounter specialist. She expressed that she has always been a fan of Chiranjeevi’s stunt sequences on screen. She also added that Ranam is action-packed and has unique stunts in store for audiences.

SandalwoodThe meme has struck a chord with a lot of Indian women. Tnm StaffInstagram/ Meghana Raj SarjaActor Meghana Raj, wife of late Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja took to social media recently to share a relatable meme, leaving everyone in splits. Taking to Instagram stories on Saturday, Meghana Raj reshared a meme posted by the Instagram page girls.life.stories. that featured a conversation between two friends. The hilarious comic depicts a woman calling her friend and asking her if they can make plans together. The other woman in the comic, responds saying she cannot come out since she has applied oil on her hair. The meme strikes a chord with a lot of Indian girls. Meghana dedicated the meme to her friend by tagging her on the story. Actor Meghana Raj is an active user of social media and often shares photos of hers taken along with her friends. In...

EntertainmentIndrajith and Meghana have worked together in Malayalam movies like ‘Mullamottum Munthiricharum’, ‘Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu’ and ‘Poppins’. Tnm StaffInstagram/ Meghana Raj SarjaActor Meghana Raj, the wife of late Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, recently shared a post on Instagram, where she wrote about her recent meeting with Mollywood actor Indrajith Sukumaran. Writing about his visit, she said Jr Chiru, her five-month-old baby, enjoyed Indrajith’s company. Calling the actor by his nickname, she wrote that she is hoping to see his spouse Poornima Indrajith soon. “Putting this up a bit late... and after ages we finally meet indru! Hoping 2 see poornima soon! ️ Had an amazing time....Hope u enjoyed the biriyani and Junior C loved ur company! @indrajith_s @poornimaindrajithofficial,” the Instagram post read. Meghana and Indrajith have been close friends for many years. The duo shared the screen in Malayalam movies such as Mullamottum Munthiricharum, Up & Down: Mukalil Oralundu and Poppins.

SandalwoodThe actor’s son, affectionately called Simba, was recently introduced to the world through a video by his mother, actor Meghana Raj. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe trailer of the Chiranjeevi Sarja starrer RajaMarthanda has been released on social media today. The trailer has been launched by the late actor’s wife Meghana Raj and their son, who is around three and half months old, affectionately known as Chintu and Simba by their fans. The action-packed trailer opens with the launch by Chintu, while Meghana is seen holding the little one's finger to play the trailer. Watch the trailer of RajaMarthanda: Chiranjeevi tragically passed away in June 2020, two years after marrying Meghana, due to cardiac arrest. Chiru's brother Dhruva Sarja has stepped in to help the producers of the RajaMarthanda, by agreeing to dub for his brother's character. On Chiru’s birth anniversary in October last year, a single from RajaMarthanda was released.

Sandalwood Dhruva posted the video on Instagram.Tnm StaffInstagram/Dhruva Sarja Dhruva Sarja posted a romantic video of him and wife Prerana, on the microblogging site Instagram, wishing her on her birthday. The actor surprised his wife with an intimate dinner and a firework display near a beach. Both Dhruva and Prerana were colour coordinated. In the video posted by the actor, you can see him holding his wife’s hand and leading her to their table decorated with orchids and peonies. The area surrounding their table was lit up with strings of fairy lights lending it a dreamy touch. He captioned the video, “Happy Birthday my friend, my Wife and my Love. Jai Hanuman.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dhruva Sarja (@dhruva_sarjaa) The couple got engaged on December 9, 2018, before getting married in an elaborate ceremony in November 2019. The two are reportedly childhood sweethearts. They...

SandalwoodMeghana Raj held an extensive interaction with the media on Thursday, for the first time since her husband’s death in June this year. Tnm StaffTwitterSandalwood actor Meghana Raj, wife of late star Chiranjeevi Sarja, for the first time since her husband’s death, gave a heartfelt statement about her struggle and the joy she has found since her baby’s birth on October 23. Meghana has refrained from speaking to the media since her husband’s death on June 7 this year. This is the first time since his funeral that she has had a long interaction with the media and has opened up about her struggle for resilience. On Thursday, a ceremony was held at Meghana’s paternal residence. A cradle commissioned by artisans from Kalaghatgi, renowned for their workmanship, was gifted to Meghana’s baby boy by a distant relative, Vanitha. A puja was performed and the baby was...

SandalwoodChiranjeevi Sarja passed away in June this year after a heart attack. Digital NativeActor Meghana Raj, the wife of late Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, gave birth to a boy, much to the delight of their families, friends, and fans. Both the mother and son are in good health, confirmed Dhruva Sarja, actor and brother of Chiru. While fans hail that it is the rebirth of their idol, it is interesting to note that the birth coincided with the engagement anniversary of Chiru and Meghana Raj. Malayalam actor Nazriya sent her love to the newborn and the mother, who has been part of several Malayalam movies. Sharing an old picture of Meghana Raj and Chiranjeevi Sarja, Nazriya wrote in her Instagram story, "Baby boy is here bhai!!! welcome back (sic)," following a heart-eye emoji. A video of Fahadh Faasil and Nazriya arriving at a hospital in Bengaluru has been circulating on social media.

SandalwoodMeghana is pregnant and has been sharing her grief on social media while also writing about staying positive.Tnm StaffActor Meghana Raj, who lost her husband Chiranjeevi Sarja in June, has put up an emotional video about motherhood and how she's dealing with his loss. Meghana is pregnant and has been sharing her grief on social media while also writing about how she's trying to stay positive. In the video, Meghana can be seen flipping through a scrapbook which has pictures of her from her childhood to her journey as an actor and her marriage to Chiranjeevi Sarja. "My spell with you, my darling Chiru, is undeniably among my most cherished moments in life. All those memories come to me to inspire me every day," the actor says, as she looks at herself in the mirror and puts on her make-up. "And I wouldn't trade them for anything less," she adds.

SandalwoodChiranjeevi's family, the film fraternity and fans will celebrate the late star's birth anniversary on October 17. Digital NativeKannada star Chiranjeevi Sarja’s untimely demise in June this year has left a deep void in the film industry, with his family, friends and fans in deep shock. Recently, the internet was flooded with pics of his wife Meghana Raj’s baby shower function with a cut-out of the late star beside her. On October 17th, Chiranjeevi’s family, the film fraternity and fans are set to celebrate this birth anniversary and there are two reasons to look forward to it. The theatres are set to reopen with the state government relaxing the lockdown rules and Chiranjeevi’s Shivarjuna will re-release on the eve of his birth anniversary. Incidentally, the film had hit the marquee before the lockdown was announced in March this year. Shivarjuna is a family - action film written...

SandalwoodThe baby shower had a life-size cutout of her husband, late actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, next to her. Tnm StaffActor Meghana Raj shared pictures from her baby shower on Sunday, with a life-size cutout of her husband Chiranjeevi Sarja next to her. Chiranjeevi Sarja died in June after a cardiac arrest. In the pictures, Meghana can be seen wearing a green and pink saree and sitting on a chair, flanked by her family and friends. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Meghana Raj Sarja (@megsraj) on Oct 4, 2020 at 6:33am Pdt She also shared a black and white photo, with just her and the cut-out of Chiranjeevi Sarja, saying this is how he wanted things to be. “My two most special beings this is the way u want chiru and this way it shall be ... forever and always! I Love You Baby Ma,” she captioned the image. View...

Social MediaChiranjeevi Sarja passed away on June 7 in a Bengaluru hospital.Tnm StaffMeghan Raj/ InstagramA month after the sudden demise of Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, his wife and actor Meghana Raj posted a family photo on Instagram which also has a picture of her late husband in the background. Along with the photo, she posted a caption saying how she remembers Chiranjeevi as someone who celebrated life and added that he is a reason for her smiles. The photograph has all the women dressed in finery and smiling happily at the camera. The post said, My Dearest Chiru .... Chiru is a Celebration... has always been, is and will always be... I know u wouldn’t have liked it any other way! Chiru,the reason i smile... what he has given me is most precious... My Family.. the Just Us... together we will always be for all eternity baby ma and...

TributeChiranjeevi is survived by his wife Meghana who is pregnant.Tnm StaffNearly two weeks after the untimely demise of Kannada actor Chiranjeevi Sarja, his wife Meghana Raj took to social media to post a heart-wrenching tribute to him. Meghana was also expecting her first child with Chiranjeevi when he died two weeks ago in Bengaluru after he was brought to the hospital in an unresponsive state. Writing on Instagram, Meghana said, "Chiru, I have tried and tried again but I am unable to put in words what I want to tell you. All the words in the world cannot describe what you mean to me. My friend, my lover, my partner, my child, my confidante, my Husband- you are much more than all of this. You are a piece of my soul Chiru." she said. She described him as a guardian angel in her life. "An unfathomable pain shoots through...

SandalwoodThe shooting for the untitled film will start by May end.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Upendra and director K Madesh made an announcement that they will be working together in a film titled Uppi Rupee. However, this project did not take off for various reasons. It now appears that they have decided to drop Uppi Rupee and move on to a fresh project. While Uppi Rupee was supposed to have Rachita Ram as the female lead, the new film will have Hariprriya playing the lead opposite Upendra. Muni Raju will be bankrolling the film under his banner. Speaking about the film, director Madesh said in an interview with Cinema Express, “We were supposed to work together for Uppi Rupee, which, as of now, has been halted. We are now teaming up for an interesting story that has universal appeal. We plan to start it by May end.” The technical crew of...

MollywoodThe film will reportedly bring together Anoop Menon, Murali Gopy, Ranjith and Baiju Santhosh to form the cast.Digital NativeThe upcoming Malayalam film Quit India will bring together Anoop Menon, Murali Gopy, Ranjith and Baiju Santhosh to form the cast, report sources. Director Rakesh Gopan of 100 Degree Celsius fame will be wielding the megaphone and Shibin Francis, who scripted films like Pavada, Comrade in America and Underworld, will be penning this film. Reports are that Quit India will be based on politics. While Anoop Menon and Baiju will be playing politicians in it, Ranjith will be seen as a bureaucrat and Murali Gopy as a power broker. Sanjitha Vs is producing Quit India under the banner Malar Cinemas. The groundwork for this project is on and the shooting will begin later next month, say sources. It may be recalled here that director Rakesh Gopan’s 100 Degree Celsius was a multi...

SandalwoodReports are that the director had initially planned it out as a social drama with scope for two heroines. Digital NativeDigital Native Director Shashank has made extensive changes to the script of the upcoming Upendra starrer! Reports are that the director had initially planned it out as a social drama with scope for two heroines. However, with the script change, the film will have only one heroine, which means Nishvika Naidu is not a part of the project anymore. The groundwork for this project is on and the shooting is likely to begin at the end of this month. In the meantime, Upendra will be done with Buddhivantha 2. Maurya Dn is wielding the megaphone for this venture. While the title gave rise to speculations that it may be a sequel to Upendra’s hit movie Buddhivantha, the director confirmed that it is not so. Upendra will be playing dual roles...

SandalwoodThe actor will reportedly be playing a cop on screen in the film.Digital NativeKannada actor Nikhil Kumar was last seen playing an important role in the historical film Kurukshetra, which was produced by Muniratna. Following this, the actor will now reportedly be teaming up with the producer for his next film. According to reports, this entertainer will see Nikhil in a role as a cop making it the first time the actor will be playing a police officer on screen. The actor was last seen in the Naganna-directorial Kurukshetra in which actor Darshan played Duryodhana of the pandavas. The film also had the late star Ambareesh, Sonu Sood, V. Ravichandran, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Hariprriya, Meghana Raj and P. Ravi Shankar in pivotal roles. Jayanan Vincent had cranked the camera for the film with Jo Ni Harsha handling editing. It was inspired by the poem Gadhayuddha, penned by the Kannada poet Ranna,...

SandalwoodThe actor will reportedly be playing a cop on screen in the film.Digital NativeKannada actor Nikhil Kumar was last seen playing an important role in the historical film Kurukshetra, which was produced by Muniratna. Following this, the actor will now reportedly be teaming up with the producer for his next film. According to reports, this entertainer will see Nikhil in a role as a cop making it the first time the actor will be playing a police officer on screen. The actor was last seen in the Naganna-directorial Kurukshetra in which actor Darshan played Duryodhana of the pandavas. The film also had the late star Ambareesh, Sonu Sood, V. Ravichandran, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Hariprriya, Meghana Raj and P. Ravi Shankar in pivotal roles. Jayanan Vincent had cranked the camera for the film with Jo Ni Harsha handling editing. It was inspired by the poem Gadhayuddha, penned by the Kannada poet Ranna,...

SandalwoodWhile the title gave rise to speculations that it may be a sequel to the star’s hit movie ‘Buddhivantha’, director Maurya clarified that it is not so.Digital NativeDigital NativeUpendra’s much-expected film Buddhivantha 2 went on the floors amidst a lot of expectations. Maurya Dn is wielding the megaphone for this venture. While the title gave rise to speculations that it may be a sequel to the star’s hit movie Buddhivantha, the director clarified that it is not so. The director had said in an interview much earlier, “From the time I started my script, I had Buddhivantha and Pithamaha in mind. Since one of Upendra’s films was already titled Buddhivantha, I was looking for another name. But I came back to Buddhivantha since the title fits the story. We had no choice but to go with this. However, it has nothing to do with Upendra’s previous film.

Tollywood ‘Kabza’ is touted to be a gangster film and the filmmakers are planning to release it in seven languages - Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali.Digital NativeThe Upendra starrer Kabza had its official launch on November 18th and the event was well attended with Shiva Rajkumar, the Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, politicians Ut Khader and Gt Devegowda, and others making their presence. Earlier reports suggested that actor Kajal Agarwal would be making her Sandalwood debut as the lead in this film. However, as per latest reports the actor will not be able to take on the role, as she is committed to other assignments and currently doesn't have dates for Kabza. The director is now on the lookout for a suitable heroine and is in talks with some top names in the industry. An official word on who will be playing Upendra’s lead pair will...

SandalwoodThe S Krishna film will be bankrolled by A Subaskaran under the Lyca Productions banner.Digital NativeDigital NativeFollowing the success of the Sudeep starrer Phailwan, director S Krishna has shifted his focus to his next. The film will have Nikhil Kumar playing the lead role and will be bankrolled by A Subaskaran under his banner Lyca Productions. While the shooting for this film will begin early next year, the groundwork for it has begun already. According to industry sources, the film will be based on a true story but no further details about the film are available currently. We also hear that Nikhil Kumar will be doing a lot of homework and undergoing a total transformation for his role in the film. Besides working on the script, director Krishna is also busy finalising the rest of the star cast and crew. In Krishna’s last film release Phailwan, Sudeep played a boxer and wrestler.

SandalwoodThe actor is impressed with the role that has been etched out for her and will most likely sign on the dotted line soon.Digital NativeDigital Native The Upendra starrer Kabza had its official launch on Monday, November 18th as announced earlier. The event was well attended with Shiva Rajkumar, Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao, politicians Ut Khader and Gt Devegowda, and others making their presence. Kabza is touted to be a gangster film and the filmmakers are planning to release it in seven languages - Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali. The film, which is directed by R Chandru, is being produced under his own banner, Sri Siddheswara Enterprises. It is set in the 1980s and the director has earmarked several locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Madurai, and Mangaluru for the shooting. We also hear that Upendra will be playing the don in it. According to the latest reports...

SandalwoodTouted to be a gangster film set in the 1980s, ‘Kabza’ is directed by R Chandru.Digital NativeUpendra and director R Chandru announced a new project some time ago. A recent update about it is that it will be launched on November 18 with plans to complete the shooting in one stretch. Titled Kabza, the film is set in the 1980s and the director has earmarked several locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Madurai and Mangaluru for the shooting. Touted to be a gangster film, the filmmakers are planning to release Kabza in seven languages – Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi and Bengali. Tollywood actor Jagapathy Babu has been roped in to play one of the seven baddies in the film. Reports indicate that Nana Patekar (who was accused of sexual harassment by Tanushree Dutta), Manoj Bajpai, Pradeep Rawat, Prakash Raj, Samuthirakani and Jaya Prakash Reddy may also join the star cast as villains.

SandalwoodTitled ‘Yallige Payana Yavudo Daari’, the film will be helmed by Kiran Surya.Digital NativeDigital NativeAfter a break of 7 years, Abhimanyu Kashinath’s new project was announced and launched on the eve of Diwali. The upcoming film, titled Yallige Payana Yavudo Daari and to be helmed by Kiran Surya, was launched by actor Upendra. The poster of the film was also released by Upendra. Abhimanyu is the son of veteran actor and director Kashinath. He debuted in the 2009 film Baaji, directed by newcomer S Shidlaghatta Srinivas. After that, he went on to act in a couple of films, which did not live up to expectations. It may be noted here that Upendra considers director Kashinath as his mentor. Touted to be a suspense thriller, Abhimanyu will reportedly get a makeover for the role. The title is inspired by a song in one of Rajkumar’s films from the 1970s. The...

SandalwoodThis is director Chandru's and Upendra's third outing after 'Bramha' and 'I Love You'. Digital NativeAfter the success of I Love You Upendra and director R Chandru are teaming up once again with for Kabza. Director Chandru who is known for his love stories has picked up an underworld story for this film. The first look of the film was recently released and the star is seen in a retro look from the 80s. The actor is seen sporting long hair, wearing bell-bottoms with printed, buttoned-down shirts. To be made on a budget of Rs 40 crore, the film will be made in seven languages including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi and Bengali. This is Chandru's and Upendra's third outing after Bramha and I Love You. Their previous hit, I Love You, which was also bankrolled by R Chandru, starred Upendra and Rachita Ram as the lead pair.

SandalwoodThe makers of the Kannada film say ‘Saaho’ took over their screens, that too during the long festival weekend, due to which they lost a major chunk of the profit.Digital NativeRockline Venkatesh/Digital NativeThe Kannada movie Kurukshetra released to packed houses on August 9 and is well into its fourth week. However, a big blow for the filmmakers came in the form of Prabhas starrer Saaho, which hit theatres later in August. Saaho took over the screens that were running Kurukshetra, that too during the long Ganesh Chaturthi festival weekend. This, of course, did not go well with the makers of Kurukshetra, who allege that they have lost a major chunk of their profit. Veteran producer Rockline Venkatesh, who is also the distributor for Kurukshetra, has been quoted by The New Indian Express as stating, “If this the case of a big film, I understand the state and the problems...

SandalwoodRukmini and Nishvika Naidu have been roped in as the heroines for this film.Digital NativeShanshank is all set to direct and produce a film that will have Upendra playing the lead role. Rukmini and Nishvika Naidu have been roped in as the heroines for this venture. The director has revealed that the first look and title of the film will be released on September 18 as a birthday treat for Upendra’s fans. While Shanshank has said that Upendra will be seen in a new light in this film, the hero has said that the director has come out with a unique screenplay and his creativity is top notch. Both the director as well as the hero are certain that movie buffs are going to love this film. Upendra’s last film release was I Love You, which hit the marquee in June this year. Starring Upendra and Rachita Ram as the lead pair,...

SandalwoodThe Manoranjan Ravichandran starrer is directed by Manu Kalyadi.Digital NativeDigital NativeDarshan has done the voiceover for the teaser of the Manoranjan Ravichandran starrer Prarambha. The idea behind having the star do the voiceover is to take it to a larger section of the audiences, say sources. The Prarambha teaser launch is scheduled to happen on Friday, August 23, and the news that Darshan has provided the voiceover has upped the expectation levels. Sharing screen space with Manoranjan in this entertainer is Keerti Kalakeri. Manu Kalyadi is wielding the megaphone for this venture. In an interview to Tnie earlier, Manoranjan had said, “A good film is always the best gift and I am happy to go with a whole new team… I am putting myself at risk, but it is challenging not to follow the regular format of masala cinema. As newcomers, we can experiment with new kinds of films.” It...

SandalwoodTouted to be a cybercrime thriller, the film will also star Sudeep in a special cameo.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada film star V Ravichandran will soon commence shooting for his next, titled Ravi Bopanna. Touted to be a cybercrime thriller, the film will be directed by him and will also star him in the lead, with the music also composed by him. Starring Ravichandran as a retired cybercrime police officer, the film will also have actor Sudeep in a special cameo. Confirming this in a media interaction, Ravichandran said, “Sudeep is like my first son, and he would never say no to me. I called him, and he said yes, without a second thought. Moreover, the hero of this film will be highlighted only through this actor, who is playing the lawyer’s role, and I didn’t find anybody better than Sudeep. We have discussed it, and he is ready...

SandalwoodDarshan plays Duryodhana in the mythological drama, which releases this Friday.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe most awaited film in the Kannada film industry currently, Kurukshetra, is set for a massive release this Friday and the expectations are soaring high. This film is produced by Muniratna, who said that it is his most ambitious project. In an interaction with the media, he reportedly said, “As a producer of Kannada films, if I ever want to leave a mark, I want to do only with a film like Kurukshetra. Releasing a 3D version only added more colours to my dream.” Another interesting fact about Kurukshetra, which is based on the Mahabharata, is that Muniratna is credited for its story. To this, the producer said, “The question of me taking the story credit for Kurukshetra will be answered only after the release on August 9. There is no point talking about it now.” Pointing out...

SandalwoodThe first trailer had failed to create an impact and Darshan’s fans had expressed their disappointment online.Digital NativeYouTube screenshotA brand new trailer of the Kannada movie Kurukshetra was unveiled by the filmmakers recently and it spells grandeur in every frame. True to the words of its makers that it is the most expensive film to be made in Sandalwood till date, Kurukshetra promises to be visually spectacular. The trailer also aims to do away the disappointment of fans with the previous trailer which had failed to create an impact. With the film slated to hit the marquee on August 2, this new trailer has created the right buzz. When the first trailer was released, Darshan’s fans expressed their disappointment online. While the comments were disabled on the YouTube page, Twitter was filled with memes and posts from upset fans. Darshan plays Duryodhana in this mythological drama based on...

SandalwoodThe star’s fans were irked that his photo was missing from the film’s audio launch passes.Digital NativeThe audio launch of the most-awaited Kannada film, Kurukshetra, is set to happen on July 7. Recently, the passes for the audio launch began circulating and Darshan’s fans were thoroughly irked to find his pic missing on the passes. On getting to know about his fans’ reaction, Darshan put out a video message on social media saying: “You call me a celebrity, but each one of you is a celebrity to me. Kurukshetra, even though it is my landmark film, is a mythological drama that consists of an ensemble cast – including Appaji (late Ambareesh), Arjun Sarja, Ravi Chandran, Srinivas Murthy and Nikhil. Irrespective of who is part of the film, I request all my fans to give equal respect to all of them.” He went on to add, “Don’t just...

SandalwoodDinakar has reportedly registered the title ‘Shivanandi’, after the chartbuster song from Darshan’s previous release ‘Yajamana’.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector Dinakar Thoogudeepa has directed his brother and Sandalwood star Darshan in a couple of films in the past and looks like he will be wielding the megaphone for Darshan again. These earlier ventures – Navagraha and Saarathi – did well at the theatres, and Dinakar has surprised those in the film industry now by registering the title Shivanandi. Apparently, the director chose the title after the song ‘Shivanandi’ from Darshan’s previous release, Yajamana, went on to become a chartbuster. While the groundwork for this project is on and we can expect more details soon, Darshan is expecting the release of the magnum opus Kurukshetra. The film was announced as Darshan’s 50th film but could not hit the silver screens on time due to extensive post-production work. The star plays Duryodhana...

Kollywood When Kurukshetra went on to the floors several months ago, it was announced that it would be Darshan’s 50th film. Digital NativeDigital NativeKurukshetra is one of the most expected films in the Kannada film industry. Starring Darshan in the lead role, it has a bevy of stars in the cast. Also, this historical is made on a high budget. So, naturally, expectations are high on its release date. Incidentally, its release was postponed several times earlier due to delay in post-production. According to reports, the audio launch of Kurukshetra is bound to happen on July 7 and its release is planned to be on August 9. When Kurukshetra went on to the floors several months ago, it was announced that it would be Darshan’s 50th film. The star plays Duryodhana in this historical based on the epic Mahabharata and the story is told from his perspective. One of the...

SandalwoodThe film is slated for release on June 14.Digital NativeYouTube screenshotThe trailer of the Upendra starrer I Love You was released recently by Kiccha Sudeep and has been received well by the star’s fans, garnering more than 13,95,600 views till now. I Love You, starring Upendra and Rachita Ram as the lead pair, is directed and produced by Chandru. The film is slated for release on June 14. It may be recalled here that Upendra launched I Love You on May 21 last year amidst a lot of expectations among his fans. The songs from the film have turned out to be hits, and the posters and teasers released earlier indicate that it is a romantic entertainer. Sonu Gowda plays a pivotal role in this flick, besides a host of supporting actors. The technical crew of I Love You includes music by Kiran Thotambyle and cinematography by Naveen Kumar. Meanwhile, Upendra is...

SandalwoodBoth the films are scheduled to release on August 9. Digital NativeDigital NativeAfter being in the post-production for months, the makers of Kurukshetra have announced that the film will be hitting the marquee on August 9 to coincide with the Vara Mahalakshmi Vratam. The film’s release was postponed on several occasions due to the delay in post-production but this time it will surely hit the marquee on August 9, say sources. Darshan’s fans are waiting eagerly for the release of Kurukshetra, a magnum opus based on the epic Mahabharata. The 2D version of this film has been censored already and the work is in progress for the 3D version. Made on a budget of Rs. 150 crore, Kurukshetra is bankrolled by Muniratna under his banner Kcn Movies. The film has a bevy of stars in the cast including Darshan, Ambareesh, V. Ravichandran, Arjun Sarja, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Sneha, Meghana Raj, P. Ravi Shankar,...

SandalwoodDirector Maurya Dn clarified that the film is not a sequel to Upendra’s 2008 movie ‘Buddhivantha’.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe makers of Upendra’s upcoming film were having a tough time picking up a title for the project. Now we learn that, after much deliberation, the director finally has chosen Buddhivantha 2. On this, director Maurya Dn told Cinema Express, “From the time I started my script, I had Buddhivantha and Pithamaha in mind. Since one of Upendra’s films was already titled Buddhivantha, I was looking for another name. But I came back to Buddhivantha since the title fits the story. We had no choice but to with this.” While this gave rise to speculation that the film may be a sequel to Upendra’s 2008 blockbuster movie Buddhivantha, the director confirmed that it is not so. Upendra will be playing dual roles in this film, which has Sonal Monteiro and Meghana Raj as the female leads.

SandalwoodThe shooting was completed several months ago and the film is currently in the post-production mode, but there is no word about its release.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of Kurukshetra was completed several months ago and it is currently in the post-production mode. For the past few months, there have been varied reports about the film’s audio launch and release date, but till now there is no official word. Kurukshetra is one of the most expensive films ever to be made in Sandalwood. It may be noted here that the mythological is being made in two formats – 2D and 3D – and the former version has already gone through the censor process and has been given a UA certification. Now, the 3D version needs to be certified and it will be done once the post-production is completed, we hear. Kurukshetra, which is directed by Naganna, was initially planned as Darshan’s 50th film,...

SandalwoodDirected by MD Sridhar, the film stars Raghavi Thimmayya opposite Darshan.Digital NativeDigital NativeDarshan’s upcoming film Odeya is progressing at a brisk pace. A schedule of the film was shot recently in Mysuru and reports say that the next schedule will begin in Hyderabad later this week. Apparently, Odeya will have Darshan in two different roles. Wielding the megaphone for Odeya is MD Sridhar. Raghavi Thimmayya plays the female lead in this flick. Earlier, the film was titled Wodeyar but eventually the title was changed to Odeya, reportedly to avoid controversies. The film will be bankrolled by Darshan’s close friend Sandesh Nagraj under the banner Sandesh Productions. Darshan’s last film release was Yajamana, which hit the marquee earlier this month. Rashmika Mandanna played his heroine in it with Tanya Hope as the other heroine. Dhananjay, Thakur Anoop Singh and Devaraj were in the supporting roles. Bankrolled by Shylaja Nag and B Suresha,...

SandalwoodThe actor had recently announced that he is contesting in the upcoming polls.Digital NativeThe makers of the magnum opus Kurukshetra are keen on releasing the film this summer but with the model code of conduct currently in place due to the upcoming elections, some issues have cropped up. Nikhil Gowda, son of Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy, who is playing Abhimanyu in this mythological flick, recently announced that he is contesting in the polls. Since any kind of promotion of candidates is prohibited under the model code of conduct, it has become necessary to get a clearance from the Election Commission for the film’s release. Reports say that the makers of the film have approached the Election Commission for clearance so that the film may release as planned. The film’s audio launch is scheduled to happen on March 23 and the filmmakers need to wait for the clearance for this as well.

SandalwoodThe film is still in the post-production mode due to the high amount of CG work involved.Digital NativeFacebook/Kurukshetra Kannada MovieKannada star Darshan is awaiting the release of his next film, Yajamana. The film is slated to hit the marquee in March and his fans began celebrating it as his 50th film. However, with Kurukshetra also in the pipeline, there was some uncertainty about which will be the star’s 50th film. Darshan recently put an end to all the confusion pertaining to the number by making it clear that Kurukshetra will be his 50 film. It went on the floors much ahead of Yajamana and is still in the post-production mode due to the high amount of CG work involved. On this, Darshan has been quoted by Cinema Express as saying, “Even though Yajamana is releasing earlier, Kurukshetra went on the floors first and it will remain my 50th.