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Maa Inti Bangaaram: Gulshan Devaiah about working in different languages

Maa Inti Bangaaram: Gulshan Devaiah about working in different languages

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In 2025, Gulshan Devaiah made his Kannada film debut with Kantara: A Legend — Chapter 1. Now, the actor is set to foray into Telugu cinema with Maa Inti Bangaaram, led by Samantha Ruth Prabhu and helmed by BV Nandini Reddy. Interestingly, the actioner, which revolves around a dutiful daughter-in-law who drops the facade every night to chase goons, is co-produced by Prabhu’s husband and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru.  Sharing his experience of shooting the film, Devaiah said, “Working with newly-weds Raj and Samantha, and our director has been a fun experience. They are all deeply passionate about cinema, and that reflects in every decision made on set.” Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the film Having built a 15-year career on varied roles, the actor is now keen to expand his scope to regional cinema. Noting that working in movies of different languages gives an artiste a new perspective, he shared, “Working in different languages shakes you up in the best way. Every film industry has its own energy and own way of looking at stories. Each …

Saiyami Kher Reunites With Gulshan Devaiah for a New Project After 8 A.M. Metro

Saiyami Kher Reunites With Gulshan Devaiah for a New Project After 8 A.M. Metro

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Actor Saiyami Kher is set to reunite with her 8 A.M. Metro co-star Gulshan Devaiah for an upcoming project. The much-loved on-screen pairing, which was widely appreciated for its understated chemistry and emotional depth in 8 A.M. Metro, has once again caught attention after recent pictures of the duo surfaced online. According to sources, Saiyami and Gulshan have recently shot together, and their effortless camaraderie has instantly reminded audiences of the magic they created in 8 A.M. Metro. The images have sparked strong speculation across social media, with fans convinced that another beautiful and meaningful project featuring the two actors is on its way. A source close to the development shared, “Saiyami and Gulshan share a very organic comfort level, both on and off screen. They recently worked together, and the chemistry is as natural and compelling as ever. While details are being kept under wraps, this is indeed a special project that will bring them together once again very soon.” Saiyami Kher and Gulshan Devaiah have collaborated multiple times in the past, and this …

Gulshan Devaiah calls out Bollywood’s trend of bearded, ultra-macho leading men: ‘Everybody is doing Pushpa’

Gulshan Devaiah calls out Bollywood’s trend of bearded, ultra-macho leading men: ‘Everybody is doing Pushpa’

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Published on: Jan 07, 2026 12:25 pm IST Gulshan Devaiah, praised for his role in Kantara Chapter 1, critiques the trend of bearded, ultra-macho leads in Bollywood. Bollywood actor Gulshan Devaiah impressed audiences with his performance as the antagonist in Kantara Chapter 1. In a recent interview with Screen, the actor shared his blunt take on the growing trend of leading men sporting beards and adopting ultra-macho personas similar to those seen in Pushpa. Gulshan admitted that he finds the trend tiring. Gulshan Devaiah, Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor’s villanious looks in Kantara Chapter 1, Dhurandhar and Animal respectively. Gulshan Devaiah questions why every leading man needs a beard When asked whether the lines between protagonists and antagonists have blurred, with lead actors like Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh playing morally ambiguous characters in Animal and Dhurandhar, respectively, Gulshan quipped, “I just have a problem with everybody having a beard. Why does everybody need to have a beard? Everybody is doing Pushpa only. What’s the problem with being clean-shaven? It’s just a trend. So is …

Gulshan Devaiah on dating ex-wife after divorce, turning down Yash’s Toxic, and why he quit a film: ‘They didn’t pay me, behaved badly’ | Bollywood News

Gulshan Devaiah on dating ex-wife after divorce, turning down Yash’s Toxic, and why he quit a film: ‘They didn’t pay me, behaved badly’ | Bollywood News

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Gulshan Devaiah is returning to familiar turf, but still making it count like a fresh start. Having been raised in Bengaluru, he started his acting career as Chittiappa Gowda, a Kannada-speaking character in Anurag Kashyap’s 2010 thriller That Girl in Yellow Boots. Fifteen years later, he played his next Kannada-speaking part in one of the biggest Kannada films ever — Rishab Shetty’s period epic fantasy Kantara: Chapter 1 last year. Even on a personal front, it’s an unexpected homecoming for Gulshan. He parted ways with wife and fellow actor Kallirroi Tziafetta in 2020 after a marriage of eight years. But as fate would have it, the two got back together in 2024 and are currently dating. On the latest edition of SCREEN Spotlight, Gulshan talks about how he landed Kantara: Chapter 1, why he had to turn down Geethu Mohandas’ Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grownups, why his actual reason for doing Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela (2013) never materialized, and the trend of lead actor playing bad guys in films like Animal …

Gulshan Devaiah says people should ‘move on’ from Ranveer Singh’s Kantara controversy: ‘We all make mistakes’ | Bollywood News

Gulshan Devaiah says people should ‘move on’ from Ranveer Singh’s Kantara controversy: ‘We all make mistakes’ | Bollywood News

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Ranveer Singh has been making headlines for his latest hit Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar. However, a week before the film’s release, the actor’s mimicry of Rishab Shetty’s Daiva in Kantara: A Legend – Chapter 1 at a public event led to widespread outrage. Now, Gulshan Devaiah, who played the role of King Kulashekhara in Kantara, has reacted to the controversy, calling it Ranveer’s ‘mistake’. The actor also opened up about his experience of working with the Kannada star in Kantara. What Gulshan Devaiah said about Kantara controversy During a recent interview with NDTV, Gulshan weighed in on the backlash Ranveer Singh faced after his mimicry and said, “My personal views are not popular views. I really don’t get affected by such things so much. But if somebody feels disrespected or something, I understand. Ranveer apologised as well. Let’s take it with that. I don’t know what his intent was – only he knows. We all make mistakes when we get excited, and that scene in the film was so integral and really affected us. …

Gulshan Devaiah ‘taken aback’ to see Samantha Ruth Prabhu got married just 3 days after they shot together

Gulshan Devaiah ‘taken aback’ to see Samantha Ruth Prabhu got married just 3 days after they shot together

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Updated on: Dec 22, 2025 07:25 pm IST Gulshan Devaiah says he shot for his Telugu debut, Maa Inti Bangaram, three days before his co-star Samantha Ruth Prabhu married Raj Nidimoru. Actor Gulshan Devaiah will soon make his debut in Telugu with Maa Inti Bangaram, which stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead role. The actor also previously worked with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, but claims in an interview with Zoom that he was ‘taken aback’ when Samantha and Raj got married. Raj Nidimoru and Samantha Ruth Prabhu married on December 1 and here’s how Gulshan Devaiah reacted to the news. Gulshan Devaiah surprised by Samantha-Raj’s wedding Gulshan mentioned that he was filming with Samantha for director Nandini Reddy’s Maa Inti Bangaram and stumbled upon pictures of her wedding to Raj a couple of days later. He said, “In the midst of this (Maa Inti Bangaram), they got married. I had no idea about the wedding. In fact, I went and filmed with her and returned. Three days later, I saw their pictures. I was taken …

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Gulshan Devaiah reveals his most challenging prep for Kantara: Chapter 1; calls Samantha ‘sweetie’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Gulshan Devaiah reveals his most challenging prep for Kantara: Chapter 1; calls Samantha ‘sweetie’

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Gulshan Devaiah had quite a fulfilling year with multiple releases and new beginnings in 2025. Loved for his performance in Kantara: Chapter 1 and Perfect Family, the talented actor will now be seen in a Netflix show, Legacy. Gulshan exclusively spoke to Pinkvilla and shared how his character in Legacy differs from what he played in Dahaad. The actor also shed light on working with Samantha in a new Telugu movie, Maa Inti Bangaram.  (Excerpts from the interview)  1. How do you look at box office validation for your films? It’s definitely empowering in terms of the career, profile & remuneration, but I’m careful not to take it too seriously. It can mess with the head if taken too seriously. Hit flop is part of an actor’s life.  2. Kantara marked your debut in the South, and now you have a couple of projects there. Do you notice any differences between film sets in the South and those in Hindi cinema? Apart from minor technical things, there is no real stark difference, but I have …

Gulshan Devaiah On Co-Star Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Wedding To Raj Nidimoru: ‘I Wasn’t Aware…’ | Telugu Cinema News

Gulshan Devaiah On Co-Star Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Wedding To Raj Nidimoru: ‘I Wasn’t Aware…’ | Telugu Cinema News

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Last Updated:December 21, 2025, 20:16 IST Gulshan Devaiah says he had no idea about Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru’s wedding, despite having shot with her for Maa Inti Bangaram just days before the wedding. Gulshan Devaiah Says He Didn’t Know About Samantha Ruth Prabhu And Raj Nidimoru’s Wedding Samantha Ruth Prabhu got married to filmmaker Raj Nidimoru on December 1, in an intimate, traditional ceremony at the Isha Foundation in Coimbatore. The actress announced their wedding on social media by sharing dreamy pictures from the wedding, which was attended by their close family members. Soon after tying the knot, the actress resumed work and began shooting for her upcoming film, Maa Inti Bangaram. Now, her co-star Gulshan Devaiah has revealed that he was not aware of Samantha and Raj’s wedding, despite the fact that he shot with Samantha for the film just a few days before the wedding. He said that he was surprised to see Samantha and Raj’s wedding photos on social media. Gulshan Devaiah Didn’t Know About Samantha Ruth Prabhu And Raj …

Gulshan Devaiah to make Telugu debut with Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Maa Inti Bangaram

Gulshan Devaiah to make Telugu debut with Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Maa Inti Bangaram

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Gulshan Devaiah is set to make his debut in the Telugu film industry alongside Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Devaiah, who recently debuted in Kannada with Kantara, will star in Maa Inti Bangaram, which also has R. Madhavan and Samantha in the lead roles. All about Gulshan Devaiah’s Telugu debut Gulshan Devaiah prepares for Telugu debut with Maa Inti Bangaram Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Tralala Moving Pictures is producing her upcoming film Maa Inti Bangaram. Gulshan Devaiah recently attended the movie’s official muhurat ceremony at Hyderabad. “I’ve been waiting for a good opportunity to do something with Samantha, and MIB came in at the right time, it seems,” Devaiah said. Although little is known about the role he is playing, the actor said he was “deep in preparation for MIB”. “I don’t want to say anything about my part or the film, but it’s a pretty challenging part to play,” Devaiah added. The 47-year-old actor said he looked forward to meeting the audience’s expectations and the hype around his anticipated Telugu debut. I’m hoping I will put in …

Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah excited as Dahaad gets renewed for season 2; ‘Can’t wait to get back into that uniform’ | Web Series

Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah excited as Dahaad gets renewed for season 2; ‘Can’t wait to get back into that uniform’ | Web Series

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May 16, 2025 07:59 PM IST The crime thriller Dahaad, featuring Sonakshi Sinha and Gulshan Devaiah, has been renewed for a second season. The critically acclaimed crime thriller  Dahaad, which starred Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah and Vijay Verma in key roles, is set to vow the audiences again.  The series has been renewed for a second season according to a report by The Hollywood Reporter. A still from 2023 crime thriller Dahaad starring Sonakshi Sinha and Gulshan Devaiah. (Also read: Sonakshi Sinha calls out practice of ‘sensationalising war, creating panic’ during India-Pakistan conflict) Details about Dahaad 2 According to the report, a source told THR, “Dahaad 2 is on, and the team is working on the script. Prime Video is aiming to mount the show on a big scale, as the first season did extremely well, garnering immense praise. The work is underway, and the team will figure out a shooting timeline soon.” Now, Sonakshi and Gulshan have confirmed the news by sharing the report on their Instagram stories. Sonakshi also posted a note that …