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EXCLUSIVE: Director Shoojit Sircar to helm mythological comedy movie with Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao

EXCLUSIVE: Director Shoojit Sircar to helm mythological comedy movie with Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao

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Director Shoojit Sircar is widely celebrated for a variety of his films, such as October, Sardar Udham, and more. However, his comedy films like Vicky Donor and Piku hold a special place in the audience’s hearts. Now, the director is set to return to the genre with a mythological comedy venture starring Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao in the lead roles.  A source close to the development confirms, “Director Shoojit Sircar is returning to comedy after a few years, and this time with a new sub-genre. The filmmaker is attempting to explore a fresh facet of humor in cinema, one that is rarely explored in Indian films. The film will begin shooting in 2026 and will be one of the most unconventional projects made in Indian cinema.” The source further reveals that Sircar will explore and reinvent a key chapter of the Mahabharata with a comedic approach, giving a new spin to the epic tale. As this one-of-a-kind mythological comedy drama takes shape, the director will be casting Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao in the …

Hockey Junior World Cup 2025: With PR Sreejesh at the helm, a promising young Indian side with a strong core shoots for the stars | Hockey News

Hockey Junior World Cup 2025: With PR Sreejesh at the helm, a promising young Indian side with a strong core shoots for the stars | Hockey News

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The official hashtag for the Junior World Cup is “Rising Stars”. It’s plastered prominently across the numerous hoardings in Chennai, along with the tournament mascot Kangeyan – named after Kangeyam Kaalai, a native breed of bull in the state. And India will be coached by one of the biggest stars the game has ever produced in the country, the bullish PR Sreejesh, tasked with grooming the NextGen almost immediately after he called time on his international career last year at the Paris Olympics with a second bronze medal around his neck. Given Sreejesh’s stature and that the tournament is back in India, there has been an understandable buzz around this Indian junior team as they look to return to the podium for the first time since Harmanpreet Singh’s famous Class of 2016. While the Junior World Cup is typically the first tryst with a high level of hockey for young players, the current Indian squad – to be led by Rohit – has already been exposed to one season of the Hockey India League (HIL) …

Exclusive: Bhoot Police 2 in the making; Priyadarshan to helm this Ramesh Taurani and Akshai Puri project with a new star cast

Exclusive: Bhoot Police 2 in the making; Priyadarshan to helm this Ramesh Taurani and Akshai Puri project with a new star cast

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Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that Bhoot Police 2 is in the making, and the horror-comedy franchise is set to return with an entirely fresh vision and a new star cast. Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan will direct the sequel, which will be backed by producers Ramesh Taurani and Akshai Puri. Just like the 2021 film, which was headlined by Saif Ali Khan, Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez and Yami Gautam, the sequel will also feature some established names, but the cast will be completely different from the original one.  A source close to the development reveals that the team has been quietly working on the film for the last few months. “Priyadarshan sir will direct the film, and the team is currently shaping the script. Ramesh ji and Akshay ji are backing the project once again, and the casting is currently in process. The makers want to take the franchise in a fresh direction, and Priyadarshan ji’s comic sensibilities make him the perfect fit,” the source shares. The first part of Bhoot Police had a perfect blend of …

New Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani bats for more Indians at the helm of IPL teams | Cricket News

New Delhi Capitals coach Hemang Badani bats for more Indians at the helm of IPL teams | Cricket News

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There is more than a month to go for the Indian Premier League, but there’s already a lot going on in Hemang Badani’s mind. And not without reason. This IPL, he will take over as head coach of Delhi Capitals, who are seeking their first title. After a seven-year stint with Ricky Ponting, they have turned to Badani. Just like Kolkata Knight Riders did three years ago by turning to Chandrakant Pandit and what Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings have done in the past – have an Indian in charge off the field. Having won three successive titles in the Lanka Premier League and ILT20 on Sunday with Dubai Capitals – a sister franchise of Delhi Capitals – and having been part of Sunrisers Eastern Cape SA20 title-winning set-up as batting coach, Badani is a decorated globe-trotting coach. After spending three seasons as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s batting coach, this is the first time he would be in the hot seat at an IPL franchise. Story continues below this ad “Out of 25 players in the IPL, …

Rowoon in talks to lead new K-drama with ex-Iz*One member; Choi Woo Shik’s Our Beloved Summer director at helm | Web Series

Rowoon in talks to lead new K-drama with ex-Iz*One member; Choi Woo Shik’s Our Beloved Summer director at helm | Web Series

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Music stars-turned-actors Rowoon (ex-SF9) and Kim Minju (ex-IZ*ONE) could be the leads of an upcoming romance drama, “Shining” (literal title). Rowoon and Kim Minju could star as the leads of the new romance drama “Shining.” (Instagram) Director Kim Yoon Jin of Our Beloved Summer (starring Choi Woo Shik and Kim Da Mi) and Tell Me That You Love Me (Shin Hyun Been and Jung Woo Sung) is set to be at the helm. On the Way to the Airport‘s Lee Sook Yeon will pen the script for “Shining” K-drama. Also read | Bang Si Hyuk’s $26m LA mansion narrowly survives wildfires: HYBE chairman neighbours with Hollywood stars like… About Rowoon’s potential new K-drama role On Tuesday, January 21, K-media outlet STARNEWS revealed that there was a great possibility of Rowoon boarding the new series. Consequently, his agency, FNC Entertainment, affirmatively responded that he was indeed “currently reviewing” the project. If all goes well, the Extraordinary You star will take on the role of Yeon Tae Oh, a train conductor who gets involved in a life-altering …

Did Three Iconic Directors Turn Down George Lucas’ Offer To Helm The Star Wars Prequels?

Did Three Iconic Directors Turn Down George Lucas’ Offer To Helm The Star Wars Prequels?

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Did iconic directors refuse to helm Star wars prequel? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia) Well, guess what? They all said no. Why? Because sometimes even legends don’t want to mess with the mythos. Ron Howard spilled the galactic tea in a 2015 Happy Sad Confused podcast interview. Lucas had approached Spielberg (yes, Jurassic Park Spielberg), Zemeckis (Back to the Future, hello?), and Howard (Apollo 13 genius) with an offer no filmmaker could refuse—or so you’d think. But all three turned him down. Howard revealed, “They all said the same thing: ‘George, you should do it.’ I don’t think anybody wanted to follow up that act at the time. It was an honor, but it would’ve been too daunting.” This wasn’t Lucas’s first rodeo with delegation. After a grueling experience directing A New Hope, he let Irvin Kershner and Richard Marquand handle The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. His plan for the prequels? A similar hands-off approach, where he’d focus on the story and production while someone else directed. But this time, his A-list …

BUZZ: The GOAT director Venkat Prabhu being considered to helm Ajith Kumar’s next movie AK64, marking reunion after Mankatha

BUZZ: The GOAT director Venkat Prabhu being considered to helm Ajith Kumar’s next movie AK64, marking reunion after Mankatha

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Ajith Kumar is all geared up for the release of his movie, Vidaamuyarchi, hitting the big screens for Pongal 2025. As the actor has yet to announce his next project, speculations have caught the wind, with The GOAT director Venkat Prabhu’s name popping up. As per a recent report on Valai Pechu, the superstar also has the director in consideration for working with next, marking his 64th cinematic venture. Even though official confirmation of the film’s director has yet to come in, it will mark their second collaboration on a movie after the iconic Mankatha if the duo reunites. For those who aren’t aware, Ajith Kumar and Venkat Prabhu collaborated last time for the film Mankatha. The 2011 Tamil-language action thriller featured AK as a police officer who was suspended from the force due to being corrupt. Owing to his corrupt ways and greed for money, the man joins a gang of four who are planning to conduct a heist on money from a cricket betting gang. The movie turns into a wild chase and …

Bramayugam Director Rahul Sadasivan To Helm a New Horror Thriller Starring Superstar Mohanlal’s Son Pranav Mohanlal?

Bramayugam Director Rahul Sadasivan To Helm a New Horror Thriller Starring Superstar Mohanlal’s Son Pranav Mohanlal?

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Rahul Sadasivan & Pranav Mohanlal Set To Team Up For New Project? (Photo Credit – Instagram) Rahul Sadasivan, the director of Bramayugam, might be teaming up with Pranav Mohanlal, the son of legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal, for an exciting new project. Bramayugam, a black-and-white Malayalam horror thriller released in 2024, garnered widespread acclaim both domestically and internationally. The film featured Mammootty in a dark role as a Chathan, a being from Malabari Hindu folklore. It was a massive success, earning critical praise and substantial financial returns. Pranav Mohanlal’s career journey has been a mix of highs and lows. While Varshangalkku Shesham initially received a warm reception in theaters, it faced harsh critical reviews and backlash from audiences following its OTT release. Similarly, Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea, a big-budget film starring Mohanlal with Pranav in a significant role, was a complete disappointment in terms of critical acclaim, box office performance, and audience reception. However, his earlier project, Hridayam, struck a chord with many viewers, earning financial success and appreciation despite some criticism. Returning to …

Final Fantasy XIV Announced for Mobile, With PUBG Mobile Developer at Helm

Final Fantasy XIV Announced for Mobile, With PUBG Mobile Developer at Helm

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Final Fantasy XIV, the long-running popular MMORPG from Square Enix, is coming to mobile platforms, the publisher announced Wednesday. The mobile version of the game will be developed by Tencent-owned Lightspeed Studios, that previously worked on PUBG Mobile. Final Fantasy XIV Mobile will feature faithful recreation of the original game’s gameplay and story experience, Square Enix said in its announcement. The game will first launch in China, before releasing Globally. Final Fantasy XIV Mobile Announced “I’m excited to announce the development of FFXIV Mobile. This is our latest MMORPG title, specifically tailored for the mobile platform,” Final Fantasy XIV Online producer and director, Naoki Yoshida, said in the reveal trailer for the upcoming mobile title. The industry legend, popularly known as Yoshi-P, said that Lightspeed Studios was working to faithfully recreate the story duties, battle content and other aspects of the original game. “I hope both current FFXIV players and those who are interested in exploring its story will look forward to what’s coming next,” he said. The Final Fantasy XIV Mobile teaser showcased characters, …

Ramesh Varma to helm Raghava Lawrence’s landmark 25th film | Telugu News

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Actor-filmmaker Raghava Lawrence had the most diverse career graph in 2023. After starring in a lacklustre sequel to the blockbuster Chandramukhi, and playing the lead in the disastrous Rudhran that only pegged his career back by more than a couple of paces, he starred in a career-defining role in Karthik Subbaraj’s Jigarthanda DoubleX. Post the success of the film, which also featured SJ Suryah and Nimisha Sajayan, Lawrence has been on a signing spree. Capitalising on the goodwill gained from the sequel to the 2014 blockbuster Jigarthanda, Raghava Lawrence is set to be part of interesting films that would test his acting capabilities. Joining this list is director Ramesh Varma’s next, which also marks the choreographer-actor-filmmaker’s 25th movie as an actor.  ALSO READ: Raghava Lawrence ready to do cameo in Vijayakanth’s son Shanmuga Pandian’s film: ‘I think it will be a befitting tribute…’ Tentatively titled RL 25, the project will be backed by Koneru Satyanarayana’s A Studios LLP in collaboration with Neeladri Productions and Hawwish Productions. In the announcement poster of the film, we see …