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Prithviraj Sukumaran says SS Rajamouli took nearly 100 takes for a single scene in Varanasi: ‘It’s not an exaggeration’

Prithviraj Sukumaran says SS Rajamouli took nearly 100 takes for a single scene in Varanasi: ‘It’s not an exaggeration’

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Filmmaker SS Rajamouli is known for pushing the boundaries of Indian cinema, and it appears his pursuit of perfection continues with his upcoming magnum opus, Varanasi. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the ambitious film has already made headlines for its demanding shoot. Now, Prithviraj has revealed that Rajamouli once insisted on nearly 100 takes for a single scene, with filming stretching from morning until evening before the director finally decided to call it a day. Prithviraj Sukumaran reveals how he and Mahesh Babu had to give 97 takes for one perfect shot during Varanasi. Prithviraj Sukumaran on SS Rajamouli’s perfectionism Talking about Rajamouli’s dedication to getting the perfect shot, Prithviraj recalled a “real day” from the film’s set and said, “It’s not an exaggeration. A particular shot in the film, Mahesh and I started shooting it in the morning, and I don’t remember if it was take 94 or 97. I remember Mahesh, and I joked about this. We started in the morning, we came to lunch break, we hadn’t had the …

97 takes for one shot: Why Prithviraj was ‘at war’ with SS Rajamouli on Varanasi sets | Telugu News

97 takes for one shot: Why Prithviraj was ‘at war’ with SS Rajamouli on Varanasi sets | Telugu News

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Actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, who is currently shooting for SS Rajamouli’s ambitious film Varanasi, has opened up about what it is like working with the celebrated filmmaker. Starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in lead roles, the movie also features Prithviraj as the primary antagonist. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, the actor praised Rajamouli’s relentless work ethic, attention to detail and collaborative approach, calling him the hardest-working filmmaker he has ever worked with. According to Prithviraj, SS Rajamouli approaches filmmaking with the enthusiasm of someone directing his very first film despite being one of India’s most successful directors. “You look at Rajamouli behind cameras or monitors or with the actors. For someone who doesn’t know him, it will seem like he is a new director who had to wait 20, 30 years to make his first film and has finally got the opportunity to make the film he really wanted to make. That’s the vibe he gives you. That’s all there is to learn from him.” Praising the filmmaker’s dedication on set, the actor continued, …

Upendra Chauhan opens up about working with Kareena Kapoor Khan in Daayra

Upendra Chauhan opens up about working with Kareena Kapoor Khan in Daayra

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Upendra Chauhan, who stars alongside Kareena Kapoor Khan in Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra, praised the actress’s humility, discipline, and professionalism. He shared that working with Khan helped him understand the importance of consistency, preparation, and respecting the collaborative filmmaking process Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

I, Nobody trailer: Prithviraj Sukumaran risks family’s life for his reckless ways. Watch | Malayalam News

I, Nobody trailer: Prithviraj Sukumaran risks family’s life for his reckless ways. Watch | Malayalam News

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3 min readMumbaiUpdated: Jun 18, 2026 10:25 PM IST I, Nobody trailer: The makers of Nissam Basheer’s crime thriller I, Nobody, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Parvathy Thiruvothu, dropped the film’s long-awaited trailer on Thursday. The trailer introduces Prithviraj’s character Rajeevan as a reckless man, who’s trying to somehow strike a balance between pursuing his criminal tendencies and protecting his family. What’s in the trailer? The trailer starts with an intense Rajeevan being threatened by a couple of men, who dare him to share half of the wealth he’s amassed over the years through criminal activities. Rajeevan offers to surrender all his wealth to the men, but his response is interspersed with him bashing a few men, implying that his offer is more of a veiled threat than a generous deal. But tables turn quickly in the next scene, when the police shows up at Rajeevan’s home, taking him in for questioning around a suspected case of money laundering. This isn’t the first time he’s attracted the spotlight, as even members of his building complain that …

Odiyan: How Malayalam cinema explored the Kerala folklore twice before the Prithviraj Sukumaran-Karan Johar film

Odiyan: How Malayalam cinema explored the Kerala folklore twice before the Prithviraj Sukumaran-Karan Johar film

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Filmmaker Rahul Sadasivan has quickly become a name to reckon with in the horror genre, thanks to his recent releases Bramayugam (2024) and Diés Iraé (2025). His next film, Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, was announced on Tuesday. The film will be headlined by Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier, and produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Supriya Menon, under Dharma Productions and Prithviraj Productions. Prithviraj Sukumaran will soon headline Rahul Sadasivan’s Odiyan. But this is not the first time in recent years that Mollywood has tapped into the Kerala legend of Odiyan. There were at least two times in the last few years when the Malayalam film industry attempted to explore the subject. While both films became among the highest-grossing of their time in the language, one is more beloved than the other. Know all about it. What is an Odiyan? Odiyan/Peony are described in Kerala folklore as half-man, half-beast-like creatures that lurk in alleyways at night. Rooted in the oral traditions of the Malabar and Palakkad regions, it was believed that …

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions makes Malayalam debut with Prithviraj’s Odiyan | Malayalam News

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions makes Malayalam debut with Prithviraj’s Odiyan | Malayalam News

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2 min readNew DelhiJun 16, 2026 06:18 PM IST Actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Manju Warrier are set to star in Odiyan. The film is directed by Rahul Sadasivan and is produced by Prithviraj alongside Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. It marks the first Malayalam project for the banner. Johar shared the announcement with the film’s poster on his Instagram handle on Tuesday. “We at @dharmamovies are taking our first step into the world of Malayalam cinema, and I am proud to announce that we have the best partners to do it with. Prithviraj, we’ve come such a long way with multiple collaborations behind us and hopefully many more ahead of us too,” read the caption. ALSO READ | Prithviraj Sukumaran confirms Mohanlal’s Lucifer 3 despite Empuraan controversy “It gives us great pride to announce our film ‘Odiyan, directed by the supremely talented @rahulsadasivan_. His knack for eery storytelling rooted in folklore is a feat in this age of cinema. Bringing this to life on screen is the exceptional @manju.warrier & of course, our favourite Prithviraj himself. …

When Classmates almost dethroned Mohanlal and Mammootty films, earning 7x its budget with no stars | Malayalam News

When Classmates almost dethroned Mohanlal and Mammootty films, earning 7x its budget with no stars | Malayalam News

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After a thunderous box-office run, director Savin SA’s Vaazha 2 has finally started streaming on JioHotstar. One of the biggest Malayalam blockbusters in recent times, the coming-of-age comedy-drama grossed a whopping Rs 234.87 crore worldwide, according to industry tracker Sacnilk, making it the fifth-highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. In fact, it even smashed the records set by Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan (Rs 106.77 crore) and Thudarum (Rs 122 crore) in India nett collections by minting Rs 129.09 crore domestically. Interestingly, a trend that has been prevalent in Malayalam cinema over the past few years is that some of its biggest hits aren’t headlined by A-listers. From the mid-1980s to 2023, the record for the highest-grossing Malayalam movie of all time was held by either Mohanlal or Mammootty. After Mohanlal officially inaugurated the Rs 100 crore club in 2016 with Pulimurugan (Rs 139.5 crore), the magical three-figure mark seemed something only he could achieve. Until 2023, only his Lucifer (2019), directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran, came close to Pulimurugan, but it ended its lifetime run at Rs …

Varanasi: Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran film halted due to water issues; Report

Varanasi: Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Prithviraj Sukumaran film halted due to water issues; Report

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S.S. Rajamouli’s Varanasi is the most anticipated film of the year as it marks the collaboration of the filmmaker with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran. With the actioner, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is also making a return to Indian cinema. But seems like the movie has been hit by a dry spell. Reports suggest that the shooting for the upcoming magnum opus was halted in Hyderabad after the authorities denied giving them 150 tankers of water to film an underwater scene. Read on! Varanasi shooting hit by Hyderabad water crisis According to a report by NTV Telugu, Varanasi encountered an unexpected roadblock after the production team’s request for 150 water tankers (with 10,000-liter capacity each) was denied by the Hyderabad authorities. Apparently, they had planned an ambitious underwater sequence, allegedly with Mahesh Babu, at a specially constructed set on the outskirts of the city. However, the Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) said no to their demands, bringing the shoot to a halt. According to Zoom TV, the rising water demand and the strain …

‘I refused to watch the film’: Ansiba Hassan on heartbreak of losing iconic ‘PK Rosy’ role in Prithviraj film | Malayalam News

‘I refused to watch the film’: Ansiba Hassan on heartbreak of losing iconic ‘PK Rosy’ role in Prithviraj film | Malayalam News

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5 min readKochiMay 3, 2026 04:04 PM IST The year 2013 marked a major turning point in the career of actor Ansiba Hassan. Although she had appeared in a handful of movies by then, after her acting debut in Innathe Chinthavishayam (2008), Ansiba was in desperate need of a career breakthrough, which finally arrived in the form of director Jeethu Joseph’s Drishyam. Her performance as the eldest among Mohanlal and Meena’s two daughters drew attention, leading to more opportunities. However, 2013 was also the year when Ansiba faced one of the biggest heartbreaks of her career, losing an opportunity to play a significant role in a Prithviraj Sukumaran-starrer by a whisker. A character that would have catapulted her to great heights, Ansiba recently said she even refused to watch the film initially after it hit the screens, as she was still upset that she had failed to seize the opportunity. Don’t Miss | Patriot movie review: Mammootty and Mohanlal go on a stylish walk to tell a poorly conceived story Celluloid, JC Daniel and PK …

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Nivin Pauly confirms romantic comedy to release on Onam 2026, clashing with Khalifa and I’m Game

Bethlehem Kudumba Unit: Nivin Pauly confirms romantic comedy to release on Onam 2026, clashing with Khalifa and I’m Game

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Nivin Pauly is all set to hit theatres once again this year with the film Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Directed by Premalu fame Girish AD, the actor has confirmed that the film will release during Onam 2026. Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit to release for Onam 2026 In a social media post, Nivin Pauly confirmed the release of Bethlehem Kudumba Unit after completing the film’s shoot. The actor wrote, “That’s a wrap for Bethlehem Kudumba Unit. Cheers to the cast, crew, and every beautiful soul behind the scenes. BKU in theatres this Onam. Stay tuned for updates!” Here’s the post: Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is expected to be a romantic comedy starring Nivin Pauly in the lead, with Mamitha Baiju as the co-lead. Interestingly, the project was announced some time ago after speculation suggested that Premalu 2 had been shelved. While more details about the film remain under wraps, it is co-produced by Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, and Syam Pushkaran under the banner of Bhavana Studios. Earlier, Dulquer Salmaan’s I’m Game also wrapped up its shoot after …