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Deepika Padukone met Sandeep Reddy Vanga ‘only once’, didn’t even get narration: ‘Would never work with him’ | Exclusive

Deepika Padukone met Sandeep Reddy Vanga ‘only once’, didn’t even get narration: ‘Would never work with him’ | Exclusive

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It was in April 2025 that Deepika Padukone decided not to be a part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit. It is August 2026, and somehow, we are still talking about it. The actor’s exit from the pan-India film caused a huge uproar, with the filmmaker hurling allegations on social media and the industry debating work hours for artistes. The row erupted once again this week when Pranay, the director’s brother, claimed one of the reasons for Deepika’s exit was her demand for a profit share. Now, Hindustan Times has learnt the other version of events for the first time, as a highly-placed source close to the developments has informed us why the actor chose not to do the film. Deepika Padukone was in talks with Sandeep Reddy Vanga for his film Spirit last year. ‘Deepika never commits to a film without full narration’ Hindustan Times reached out to a source close to the developments, who shared, “Deepika Padukone has met Sandeep Reddy Vanga all of once in her life. Not to mention, the filmmaker arrived …

Gatta Kusthi 2 Review: Vishnu Vishal’s sequel sports comedy is entertaining but largely stays flawed in narration

Gatta Kusthi 2 Review: Vishnu Vishal’s sequel sports comedy is entertaining but largely stays flawed in narration

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Gatta Kusthi 2, starring Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi in the lead roles, was released in theaters on July 3, 2026. Directed by Chella Ayyavu, the sports comedy drama is a sequel to the film Gatta Kusthi. If you’re planning to watch the film on OTT, here’s the Pinkvilla review for you to check out. The Plot Gatta Kusthi 2 follows Veera and Keerthi several years after the events of the first film as they navigate married life while raising their daughter, Mathi. With Keerthi pursuing her wrestling career and Veera managing the household, differences over parenting and personal ambitions strain their relationship. As misunderstandings deepen and outside influences drive them further apart, the couple is forced to confront their conflicts, testing their marriage and their commitment to each other. What works in Gatta Kusthi 2 Gatta Kusthi 2 shines with the chemistry between Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi, whose performances anchor the film’s humour and emotional beats. The sharp comedy writing, packed with consistently funny gags, ensures an entertaining watch, while the film’s second …

Shahid Kapoor says he doesn’t hear script narration alone after Deva, O Romeo failures: ‘Don’t know what film to choose’

Shahid Kapoor says he doesn’t hear script narration alone after Deva, O Romeo failures: ‘Don’t know what film to choose’

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Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor‘s last two releases, Deva and O Romeo, failed to make an impact at the box office despite generating considerable buzz. The actor is now busy promoting his upcoming film, Cocktail 2. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Shahid revealed that the disappointing performance of his last two films has prompted him to change the way he evaluates scripts. He shared that he no longer listens to narrations alone and now prefers having his team present during the process. Shahid Kapoor says he doesn’t attend script narration alone. Shahid Kapoor reveals he doesn’t take script narrations alone Reflecting on the failure of his recent films, Shahid admitted that such setbacks bring a range of emotions. He said, “When you work for so long, you expect to get it right more. But that’s not how it works. How many years you’ve worked has nothing to do with it. Films are extremely unpredictable. Being an actor, you don’t have control over how it does. You have some control, but not full …

Kara Movie Review: Dhanush’s powerhouse performance gets watered down with sluggish narration

Kara Movie Review: Dhanush’s powerhouse performance gets watered down with sluggish narration

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Name: Kara Director: Vignesh Raja Cast: Dhanush, Mamitha Baiju, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Jayaram, Karunaas, KS Ravikumar, Prithvi Rajan, Sreeja Ravi Writer: Vignesh Raja Rating: 3/5 Kara, starring Dhanush in the lead role, was released in theaters on April 30, 2026. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the thriller also features Mamitha Baiju, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Karunaas, Jayaram, KS Ravikumar, and many others in key roles. If you’re planning to watch the film on the big screen this week, here’s the Pinkvilla review for you to check out. The Plot Kara narrates the story of a thief from a small village in Tamil Nadu in the 1990s who specializes in burglarizing wealthy homes. Despite maintaining a well-crafted image in society, he eventually comes under police scrutiny, which shatters his reputation and shocks his wife. While on the run from the law, he manages to evade capture and escape. Later, Kara and his wife decide to return to his village, only for him to discover that his father is heavily in debt, putting their family property at risk. How he overcomes …

When Shruti Haasan Okayed ‘Aakasamlo Oka Tara’ in The First Narration

When Shruti Haasan Okayed ‘Aakasamlo Oka Tara’ in The First Narration

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Shruti Haasan is picky when it comes to signing films! While the actress always looks to pick up something that is different from what she has done before. After having been part of Prabhas-starrer Salaar-Part 1 – Ceasefire, she is set to surprise the audience’s ion another reverting role. Shruti in a reverting role On the occasion of Shruti Haasan’s birthday on Wednesday, the makers of Aakasamlo Oka Tara have unveiled Shruti Haasan’s character poster from the film. Flaunting glasses, she is seen in a feisty and bold avatar – something that caught audiences by surprise. Apparently, Shruti has flagged off the script in her first narration. Speaking to Filmfare, the film’s director Pavan Sadineni says that he had handpicked the actress for the kind of performer she has been over the years. “It’s a reverting role, and I need someone who can pull it off with grace, elan and style. Shruti always fascinated the audiences with her panache and strong roles. We believe she’s apt for the part. When we narrated the story, she …

Top actress’s mother demanded Parinda narration to her first, Vidhu Vinod Chopra said his father will give it: ‘We will meet if…’ | Bollywood News

Top actress’s mother demanded Parinda narration to her first, Vidhu Vinod Chopra said his father will give it: ‘We will meet if…’ | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra graced the stage at the 56th International Film Festival of India, Goa, once again this year. During his session with moderator Abhijat Joshi, titled ‘Unscripted – The Art And Emotion of Filmmaking’ on the third day of IFFI, he shared many interesting anecdotes from his filmmaking journey. During the interesting session, Vidhu revealed that one of the top actresses of his early days used to send her mother for a story’s narration first. He also shared his witty reply that left her mom stunned before his film Parinda’s (1989) narration. When Abhijat asked Vidhu if he remembers the anecdote, the filmmaker requested him not to name the actress and said, ‘Maare jaayenge nahi toh (we will be in trouble)’. “In Parinda time, there was a very famous, top actress. We had to narrate the story to her. My assistant told me that the narration is at 10 in the morning tomorrow and her mother will listen to it. I was shocked and questioned again. He told me that her mother listens …

Shah Rukh Khan ‘sucked on mutton bones’ to play Miya Bhai in Raees, reveals director; recalls narration at Mannat: ‘He was asking too many questions’ | Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan ‘sucked on mutton bones’ to play Miya Bhai in Raees, reveals director; recalls narration at Mannat: ‘He was asking too many questions’ | Bollywood News

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his milestone 60th birthday on November 2. Ahead of the special occasion, his film Raees’ director Rahul Dholakia spoke to SCREEN about the actor’s acting process and work ethics. During the exclusive interview, he also revealed that when SRK’s team wanted to him to eat fancy chicken in a scene, he secretly chose to eat the desi homemade mutton instead. When asked about his experience of working with Shah Rukh in Raees, Rahul said, “He spoils the director. It was quite a fabulous experience, a lot of fun. He is keen and sharp. As an actor, he puts in a lot of effort. He comes in very prepared and is always ready to experiment. He surrenders himself, doesn’t come with rigid ideas.” Story continues below this ad The director further added, “It was a collaborative experience working with him, I’ll never forget it. He is aware of what’s happening and where in the world, especially in the sectors of liquor, prohibition laws. He is well referenced with …

‘Woh zameen pe let ke rone lag gaya’: When Ajay Devgn recalled a film director started crying during narration

‘Woh zameen pe let ke rone lag gaya’: When Ajay Devgn recalled a film director started crying during narration

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Ajay Devgn has consistently been one of the biggest Bollywood stars for more than 3 decades. The talented actor has several big hits and classics to his credit and has worked with some of the best filmmakers in the Hindi film industry. Recalling a hilarious incident with one of the Bollywood directors, Devgn once revealed that the filmmaker got so involved in the narration that while explaining an emotional scene he laid down on the floor and started crying. “Woh zameen pe let ke rone lag gaya,” recalled actor. Back in 2023, while promoting one of his movies along with Tabu on The Kapil Sharma Show, Ajay Devgn recalled the funny moment. Without revealing the name of director, the actor said, “Kayi baar to bahut hasi rokni padhti hai, main director ka naam nahi lunga. Woh film maine ki bhi nahi thi eventually. Usne aake script sunani shuru ki, to emotional scene aaya woh zameen pe let ke rone lag gaya. (Sometimes, I try hard to control myself from breaking into laughter. I won’t take …

Did you know Akshay Kumar wanted to say no to Aankhen even before narration? Here’s how he agreed

Did you know Akshay Kumar wanted to say no to Aankhen even before narration? Here’s how he agreed

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Aankhen (2002), starring Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Sushmita Sen, and others, is one of the most cherished Bollywood films. But did you know, Akshay, who gave a highly acclaimed performance in the film, had planned to say no to it even before hearing the script? Vipul Shah, who made his Bollywood directorial debut with Aankhen, revealed in an interview with Rajshri Unplugged on March 16, 2024, that Akshay didn’t want to work with a new director. But the star agreed to hear the narration on being requested by his then-manager. As per Vipul, the story piqued his interest, and he said yes. “Akshay Khiladi 420 naam ki ek film ki shooting kar raha tha, to usne raat ko mujhe bulaya. Ek to vo raat ko shooting karna pasand nahi karta. Phir bhi usne bola ke chalo isi bahaane meri raat guzar jaayegi, ‘aur subah mujhe mana kar dena hai’. Toh bethe woh ham phir poore process se guzre. (Akshay was shooting for Khiladi 420 during that time. He called me to narrate the story during …

Salman Khan asked Sikandar director AR Murugadoss, ‘Do you know how I work’ in the middle of his narration | Bollywood

Salman Khan asked Sikandar director AR Murugadoss, ‘Do you know how I work’ in the middle of his narration | Bollywood

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Mar 22, 2025 08:36 PM IST Salman Khan-starrer Sikandar will release in theatres next week. Director AR Murugadoss spoke about working with the superstar. Fans are eagerly awaiting for the release of Salman Khan‘s next release Sikandar. Directed by AR Murugadoss, the film hits screens on March 30. In an interview with PTI, the director has now shared how Salman reacted when he first narrated the script of the film to him a few years ago. (Also read: ‘Salman kya dhoondega ab’: Aamir Khan’s cheeky take on whether the third Khan will also find himself a Gauri) Salman Khan with AR Murugadoss in the new picture from Sikandar set. What Murugadoss said about Salman During the interview, the director shared what happened when he went to the star’s residence, Galaxy apartment, to narrate the script of the film. “Within 30 minutes of the narration, he walked away a bit, smoked, and then asked, ‘Do you know how I work’, I said, ‘No.’ He replied, ‘I work from 2 pm to 2 am and are you …