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Ram Charan, Sukumar’s Film to Have an Urban Backdrop

Ram Charan, Sukumar’s Film to Have an Urban Backdrop

After their earlier successful collaboration Rangasthalam (2018), a rustic drama, Ram Charan and director Sukumar (Pushpa fame) are set to reunite for another breezy entertainer. Ever since the project was announced, there has been a lot of buzz, and fans are hoping that actor and director would recreate their earlier magic. RC17, an urban-centric film While Rangasthalam was a rustic drama that touched a social aspect, the upcoming film, RC17, has an interesting backdrop. Fans of Ram Charan have been curious to know about the updates from the film. After earlier buzz suggested that Sukumar would present Charan in a stylish and suave look, speculations triggered about the film’s plotline. The film’s producer Ravi Shankar recently revealed that the storyline of the film will be urban centric. “We are excited to work with Ram Charan and Sukumar combination again. Everyone knows how exciting their combination would be, so the work is in progress and the story has an urban centric backdrop. We are looking forward to the project,” said the producer. Ram Charans disappointed While …

Everything You Need To Know About Tovino Thomas’s Upcoming Action Thriller Set Against A Tribal Backdrop

Everything You Need To Know About Tovino Thomas’s Upcoming Action Thriller Set Against A Tribal Backdrop

Tovino Thomas In Narivetta (Photo Credit – Instagram)  Tovino Thomas has garnered significant success with his portrayals of police roles, and his upcoming film Narivetta is sparking a sense of anticipation among audiences. This film marks the second directorial venture of Anuraj Manohar, who is taking a bold, new approach with this project, departing from the style of his debut feature, Ishq (2019). While Ishq was a romantic drama thriller produced on a modest budget and earned a positive response with a 7.5 IMDb rating, Narivetta promises to be a far grittier and more intense film. It will be brutal, violent, socially relevant, and set in a tribal area. Now, let’s delve into the specifics of Narivetta. Plot Across the globe, the state wields a monopoly on the legal use of violence, with the police acting as its enforcers. This control is, to some extent, necessary for maintaining order, yet when this power is abused, it becomes a dangerous force. Time and time again, we’ve witnessed the repercussions of such overreach. While democracies are designed …

Mission Kashmir to Ground Zero: Patriotic films with Kashmir as backdrop

Mission Kashmir to Ground Zero: Patriotic films with Kashmir as backdrop

Bollywood has consistently delivered powerful patriotic and war-based films, many rooted in real-life incidents that stir deep emotions and evoke national pride. A recurring theme in these stories is Kashmir—a region that has evolved into a genre of its own in Indian cinema. With its long history of internal turmoil, unrest and its strategic role in the war against Pakistan, Kashmir has been the backdrop for numerous tales of bravery. From movies like URI: The Surgical Strike, Mission Kashmir, and Article 370 to the upcoming Ground Zero, here are 5 patriotic films that have Kashmir as their backdrop. Patriotic films to watch Ground Zero Ground Zero is an upcoming action thriller starring Emraan Hashmi as a BSF commander on a mission to hunt down a terror mastermind in Kashmir. Inspired by true events, it is based on a two-year BSF operation that led to the killing of Ghazi Baba in Srinagar after the 2001 Parliament attack. URI: The Surgical Strike URI: The Surgical Strike was a hit based on the 2016 Indian Army`s surgical strikes …

HIL returns: Why the backdrop is ripe for Hockey India League to flourish | Hockey News

HIL returns: Why the backdrop is ripe for Hockey India League to flourish | Hockey News

“Indian hockey’s history is huge and we are trying our best to make it better. Bas ek request hai ki aap hockey ko pyaar deejiye.” Soaking in the sweat after India’s bronze medal at the Paris Olympics, captain Harmanpreet Singh had a message to fans in India. “Give love to Indian hockey,” he told the broadcasters. On the back of two straight Olympic bronze medals – after four decades of returning empty-handed – Harmanpreet can be assured that the love for the sport in the country is on the upswing. The thousands of hockey tragics in India don’t just have heartbreaks to bond over anymore. There is success to relish. It is against this backdrop that the Hockey India League returns after a 7-year hiatus. The eight-team men’s tournament begins on Saturday at the magnificent Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Rourkela. Former India coach Graham Reid will be in the dugout for Delhi SG Pipers, a franchise that has roped in PR Sreejesh as the Director. They will take on Team Gonasika, led by Manpreet …

EXCLUSIVE: John Abraham set to play Indian Police Officer Rakesh Maria in his biopic; 26/11 attacks and 1993 blast in backdrop

EXCLUSIVE: John Abraham set to play Indian Police Officer Rakesh Maria in his biopic; 26/11 attacks and 1993 blast in backdrop

Over the years, John Abraham has established himself as an action hero doing high-concept action films. The actor has been a part of credible films like Force, Madras Café, Rocky Handsome, Parmanu, and Batla House among others. More recently, he won over the audience with his stellar act of an antagonist in the Shah Rukh Khan-led Pathaan directed by Siddharth Anand. And now, we have exclusively learnt that John Abraham is set to play the part of Indian Police Officer, Rakesh Maria in his biopic. According to sources close to the development, a biopic on the life of Rakesh Maria is in the making and will chronicle his journey to solve the 1993 Mumbai Bomb blast, Zaveri Bazaar blast and 26/11 attacks. “Rakesh Maria has been one of the most celebrated cops in the history of Mumbai Police, as he has been the man closely involved in the mission to capture the men behind multiple terror attacks that took place in Mumbai in his tenure from 1981 to 2017. John is excited to play the …

Vanvaas Trailer: Nana Patekar shines as abandoned father, joined by carefree Utkarsh Sharma as they navigate life against spiritual backdrop of Varanasi

Vanvaas Trailer: Nana Patekar shines as abandoned father, joined by carefree Utkarsh Sharma as they navigate life against spiritual backdrop of Varanasi

The much-anticipated Gadar 2 fame director, Anil Sharma’s next film, Vanvaas’s trailer starring Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma, is finally out, and its emotional quotient will move you. Apart from direction, Anil has also produced and co-written the emotional story. At the same time, Nana Patekar is back on the back screen after a long hiatus, playing an abandoned father joined by Utkarsh Sharma, Simrat Kaur, and Rajpal Yadav in pivotal roles. The film is set in the ancient city of Varanasi. Zee Studios recently shared the trailer on YouTube and has already appealed to audiences’ emotions. It is based on the journey of abandoned parents in the modern day, and the film explores themes like family challenges, betrayal, and hope.  In the film, Patekar plays the role of an elderly father who is abandoned by his family and is left to look after himself in a new city. As he looks for his family, he also deals with memory-related issues where he still believes that they didn’t do it purposely. On the other hand, …

After commercial debacle with Agent, Akhil Akkineni has now signed up for period drama based on backdrop of Tirupati? Here’s what we know

After commercial debacle with Agent, Akhil Akkineni has now signed up for period drama based on backdrop of Tirupati? Here’s what we know

Akhil Akkineni’s filmography has been hitting a dynamic graph for quite some time now. After his last delivered hit with Most Eligible Bachelor and Mr Majnu, he stumbled on a debacle with the 2023 release Agent. And now, the latest rumors have it that the actor is now looking forward to another redeeming project, which is reportedly a period drama. After the unprecedented feat achieved by his last release, Akhil Akkineni appeared to be absent from the game, leaving his fans curious about what he might be planning next. Amidst all of this, a recent report suggests that Nagarjuna’s son has been roped in for another new project, a period drama. Directed by a newbie director, Murali Kishore, the film is said to be set against the backdrop of the Tirupati temple. That’s not all to the buzz. The report further revealed that it was none other than Akhil’s father, Nagarjuna, who took the key decision for this forthcoming film and ensured that it became the redeeming project for his son. In fact, Nagarjuna Akkineni …

Tulsi Kumar injured on music video set as heavy backdrop comes crashing down

In an unexpected turn of events, singer Tulsi Kumar narrowly escaped being injured on the set of her latest music video. The incident occurred during a routine shot, but things quickly took a dramatic turn when the backdrop fell, causing concern among crew members and fans alike. Tulsi Kumar injured on music video set Tulsi Kumar was seen filming a scene in casual loungewear, with a bedroom set propped behind her. In the middle of the shoot, the large backdrop unexpectedly collapsed, pushing her forward and away from any major harm. Though the fall happened quickly, and the singer seemed to be pushed away from harm`s way, the impact seemed severe enough to cause discomfort, especially around her leg. The cameras were rolling, capturing the incident live, and footage of the mishap has since made rounds online, sparking concern among her fans. Tulsi Kumar suffers injury on set, take a look:           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared …

Karan requests event organisers to provide `clutter-free` backdrop at red carpet

Karan Johar is a filmmaker who never shy away from giving his opinion. He always states what he feels, and sometimes he also receives backlash for the same. Yesterday, Karan Johar put a story on his social media account, requesting award function organizers to provide a plain backdrop for actors to let them pose, as the team spends a considerable amount of time on actors` looks for every event. Last night, Karan Johar took to his Instagram account and dropped a message on his social media story which reads, “A plea to all events!! All!! (with no exception) and I have attended quite a few this year!! Please can you do one red carpet that is just for paparazzi images and devoid of cluttered brands 1 (or do both) Stylists, designers, and artists spend a considerable amount of time on their individual looks! They deserve a clear clutter-free background! #notafrivolousask! #genuineplea #canbedone” Karan Johar’s story came just after a grand event night hosted in the city yesterday. It has been noticed that the backdrop at …