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Cannes 2026: Kalyani Priyadarshan and Tara Sutaria dazzle in white; Toxic star honoured | Malayalam News

Cannes 2026: Kalyani Priyadarshan and Tara Sutaria dazzle in white; Toxic star honoured | Malayalam News

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2 min readKochiMay 15, 2026 05:01 PM IST After scripting history last year with her film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, directed by Dominic Arun, which emerged as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, actor Kalyani Priyadarshan recently added another significant milestone to her journey by making her debut at the Cannes Film Festival. While celebrities usually opt for striking gowns and ornate ensembles at such events, Kalyani stood out as she arrived in a sharply tailored white sleeveless blazer-style top with a deep V-neckline and structured lapels. The fitted bodice cinched at the waist before flaring into a peplum-style hem. She paired the top with a long, flowing white skirt and completed her look with diamond jewellery, including a layered necklace and rings. Also Read | Madhavan gave no free time to son Vedant till he was 15: ‘I learnt this rule at a wild Canadian town’ “The jewellery took many days and many hours to make. But this look actually didn’t take too long… maybe about an hour and a half,” she told …

Karthi starrer Marshal to release during Diwali 2026? Director Tamizh confirms potential date for period film

Karthi starrer Marshal to release during Diwali 2026? Director Tamizh confirms potential date for period film

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Karthi and director Tamizh are collaborating on a film titled Marshal. The upcoming project is touted as a period film and has now been confirmed for a theatrical release during Diwali this year. Karthi starrer Marshal to release for Diwali 2026? Speaking at the JFW Awards, director Tamizh said, “I have completed two schedules for Marshal. About 43 days of shooting have been completed. We are planning for a Diwali release. It is a period film set in 1965.” Marshal is an upcoming period action film set in the 1960s. The movie is being made on a massive scale with meticulous attention to detail. With Karthi in the lead role, the film features him in a rugged makeover, while Kalyani Priyadarshan plays the co-lead. Initially, it was expected that Nivin Pauly would play the main antagonist. However, the actor reportedly opted out of the role, and Aadhi Pinisetty has been roped in instead. The film will also feature Suraj Venjaramoodu and Jayaram in key roles. Previously, in November, the film’s second shooting schedule came to …

EXCLUSIVE: Priyadarshan reacts to daughter Kalyani’s success with Lokah; Reveals plans about 100th film with Mohanlal

EXCLUSIVE: Priyadarshan reacts to daughter Kalyani’s success with Lokah; Reveals plans about 100th film with Mohanlal

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After several years, director Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar are joining hands for a film titled Bhooth Bangla, which is slated to release on April 10, 2026. In a recent conversation with us at Pinkvilla, the filmmaker shared several tidbits from his career and ongoing projects, and even reacted to his daughter Kalyani Priyadarshan’s blockbuster hit, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Speaking exclusively with us, the filmmaker revealed how happy he is as a father to see her work in the film, even recalling a time when he told Nagarjuna Akkineni that his daughter couldn’t act. Priyadarshan said, “I have never discussed any of my movies with her, nor does she discuss any of her work with me, because she belongs to this era and they have their own way of making cinema, while I come from an old school. We never discuss films.” “As a father, I am very proud that she has done a wonderful job. Basically, I never thought she would face the camera because, as a child, she never used to come to …

Ananya Panday Backs Deepika Padukone Amid 8-Hour Shift Debate: ‘Now She’s A Mother And This Is What She Needs’ | Bollywood News

Ananya Panday Backs Deepika Padukone Amid 8-Hour Shift Debate: ‘Now She’s A Mother And This Is What She Needs’ | Bollywood News

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Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 09:03 IST In a recent interview, Ananya Panday extended her support to Deepika Padukone and said that she simply voiced her needs as a new mom, which is completely fine. News18 Actress Ananya Panday, who was recently seen in Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri alongside Kartik Aaryan, has come out in support of her Gehraiyaan co-star and new mom, Deepika Padukone, amid the ongoing 8-hour shift debate. The debate in the industry was sparked after it was reported that Deepika requested shorter, 8-hour workdays for the films, Spirit and Kalki 2898 AD sequel, following her pregnancy. Her exit from both projects further fueled the conversation. Now, in a recent interview, Ananya extended her support to Deepika and said that she simply voiced her needs as a new mom, which is completely fine. Ananya Panday reflects on Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand debate Recently, Ananya joined Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kalyani Priyadarshan for a chat with The Hollywood Reporter India. The SOTY actress recalled working with Deepika in the …

Kalyani Priyadarshan wishes her ‘dearest’ Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna on their wedding: “He sat there waiting…”

Kalyani Priyadarshan wishes her ‘dearest’ Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna on their wedding: “He sat there waiting…”

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s union not only made the couple teary-eyed. Their fans on social media also got emotional, watching the beautiful pictures from their wedding ceremony. Among them was Kalyani Priyadarshan, who watched the couple get into wedlock. Hence, she took to her Instagram Stories and stated that it was a privilege to witness them tie the knot. Read on! Kalyani Priyadarshan recalls witnessing Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna’s union Finally, on February 256, 2026, Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna got into matrimony in two beautiful traditional ceremonies. To watch them step into the next phase of their lives, actress Kalyani Priyadarshan was right there, at the scenic location in Udaipur. After the couple shared official pictures and penned heartfelt notes for each other, Kalyani couldn’t stop herself from expressing the emotions she felt during their wedding. She took to social media and reposted Rashmika’s wedding photo album and congratulated the couple on their new beginning. The Hello actress started her note by stating, “Today I watched the kindest girl marry her best friend, …

Kalyani Priyadarshan Attends Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s Pre-wedding Festivities

Kalyani Priyadarshan Attends Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda’s Pre-wedding Festivities

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are all set to tie the knot tomorrow in Udaipur. The pre-wedding festivities have already started with the couple arranging a volleyball game and a friendly cricket match among other things. Now, Lokah actress Kalyani Priyadarshan has also shared updates from the wedding. She took to Instagram’s story section to share a picture wearing a glamorous black saree. The actress captioned the photo as, “Last night. To celebrate my favourite love story.” Take a look: She also shared a picture from the Haldi ceremony that took place today. In the selfie, she was seen donning a yellow outfit with colours on her cheeks and forehead.  Another picture showed her in a beautiful golden and white saree. Earlier in the day, the groom-to-be gave his fans and followers a glimpse of the intimate Haldi setup. The visuals showed a mix of traditional grandeur with personal warmth. The first frame reveals a beautifully styled Haldi venue set outdoors. A circular space has been made, which is enclosed by soft wooden panelling. In …

Kalyani Priyadarshan celebrates her ‘favorite love story’ as she attends Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna’s Haldi and Sangeet

Kalyani Priyadarshan celebrates her ‘favorite love story’ as she attends Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna’s Haldi and Sangeet

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Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are set to tie the knot on February 26, 2026, ushering in a new chapter in their lives. As the wedding celebrations and festivities begin, Lokah fame Kalyani Priyadarshan was spotted at the wedding venue. VIROSH Wedding: Kalyani Priyadarshan joins in on Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s marriage celebrations Taking to her social media handle, Kalyani Priyadarshan shared pictures of herself from the pre-wedding festivities. In one post, the actress was seen in a glamorous black saree and wrote, “Last night. To celebrate my favorite love story.” In more recent pictures, the actress was seen celebrating the haldi ceremony and was all dressed up for the wedding eve celebrations. See the pictures here: VIROSH Wedding Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are all set to tie the knot soon and were recently spotted arriving in Udaipur. The duo reportedly hosted a celebratory evening for their friends. Recently, the priests for the wedding reportedly arrived at the venue. As only family members and close friends are attending the ceremony, director Sandeep Reddy …

Kalyani Priyadarshan on Bollywood offers: Good stories have always found me, whatever the language is

Kalyani Priyadarshan on Bollywood offers: Good stories have always found me, whatever the language is

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Recently reports emerged that actor Kalyani Priyadarshan, who predominantly works in Malayalam films, might be making her Bollywood debut with Ranveer Singh-starrer Pralay. The actor gave one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films last year with Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, which also was the first Indian female superhero film. Kalyani Priyadarshan (Photo: Instagram) While there is no confirmation on these recent reports, Kalyani Priyadarshan does share that good scripts have “always found me” irrespective of language. “I don’t know how to explain this, but good stories have always found me, whatever the language is. I’ve always said that I’m a very greedy actor when it comes to scripts. If there’s a good script, whichever language it is in, whether it’s Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu or Malayalam, I want it. Obviously, I’m one person and I can’t shoot 10 movies at the same time and there are 100 great scripts out there. But this is where I’m at,” she says. The actor adds, “If you ask me about Hindi, I would love to do Hindi films …

Dominic Arun CONFIRMS he’s writing Lokah Chapter 2 screenplay: ‘There’s no formula to make blockbuster film, I’ll go back to basics’

Dominic Arun CONFIRMS he’s writing Lokah Chapter 2 screenplay: ‘There’s no formula to make blockbuster film, I’ll go back to basics’

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Dominic Arun is best known for his second directorial Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025). During the directors’ roundtable with The Hollywood Reporter India, Dominic said, “For me, this huge success was something I never expected. I was just trying to make a film that I enjoy watching. A film that has got moments that typically come in a superhero film. But in a way that appeals to me. So, it was mostly a selfish thing initially. And when I started narrating the script to my friends, I got that feeling this is working somewhere. Everybody is enjoying it; everybody is getting what I’m trying to communicate.” Dominic Arun confirms working on Lokah Chapter 2 The director revealed it was then that he reached Dulquer Salmaan and narrated to him. Dominic Arun revealed, “Dulquer got super excited. So, we made this film and now it has gone out of our hands. So, let’s see how it goes. There is no formula to making a blockbuster film. So, I’ll go back to the basics, start writing and …

Breakout Stars of 2025: 7 Actors who ruled the screens in South, Kalyani Priyadarshan in Lokah to Dhruv Vikram in Bison

Breakout Stars of 2025: 7 Actors who ruled the screens in South, Kalyani Priyadarshan in Lokah to Dhruv Vikram in Bison

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South Indian cinema had an impressive run this year, with several films leaving audiences amazed and emotionally moved. As we look back at the releases of the year, here’s a list of performances by actors who truly ruled the screens. 7 Actors Who Ruled the Screens in South 2025 1. Kalyani Priyadarshan in Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra A superhero story rooted in folklore and reimagined for the modern screen was elevated by a performance that stood out from the rest. After making her debut years ago, Kalyani Priyadarshan finally received widespread recognition for her performance as Chandra in director Dominic Arun’s Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra. The film follows the story of a young and mysterious woman who moves to Bengaluru, only to get entangled with an illegal syndicate, forcing her to reveal her true identity. With this film, Kalyani not only introduced an unconventional superwoman character to Malayalam cinema but also became the face of the first chapter in a promising franchise. 2. Priyadarshi Pulikonda in Court: State vs A Nobody Court: State vs …