All posts tagged: Sai Pallavi

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions locks Rs 250 cr deal to distribute Ramayana in India | Bollywood News

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions locks Rs 250 cr deal to distribute Ramayana in India | Bollywood News

Published by Parlour News

2 min readMumbaiJul 7, 2026 01:00 PM IST As the first part of Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of Indian epic Ramayana nears its worldwide release in cinemas this Diwali in October, co-producers — Namit Malhotra’s DNGE and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations — have struck a deal with Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions to distribute the film across India. The two-part film is reportedly being made for Rs 4,000 crore. Dharma Productions to distribute Ramayana in India Dharma Productions got a massive investment a couple of years ago when Adar Poonawalla’s Serum Institute of India acquired a 50% stake in the production house for Rs 1000 crore. Dharma Productions has been instrumental in distributing tentpole pan-India films like SS Rajamouli’s Telugu action fantasy epic franchise Baahubali, Sankalp Reddy’s 2017 Telugu period war drama The Ghazi Attack, S Shankar’s 2018 Tamil sci-fi action film 2.0, and Koratala Siva’s 2024 Telugu action drama Devara: Part 1. As per Variety India, Malhotra showed a 30-minute edited footage of Ramayana to prospective distributors. After initiating a dialogue with Dharma Productions, which began …

Makers issue takedowns over viral 11-second clip

Makers issue takedowns over viral 11-second clip

Published by Webster

On July 2, social media was abuzz as an 11-second video featuring Ranbir Kapoor started doing the rounds, with many claiming that it was leaked footage from the asset of Ramayana: Part 1 that was showcased at CinemaCon 2026. Soon, the makers of the Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash-starrer sprang into action, deploying its anti-piracy partners to remove the content through takedown notices. According to sources, a part of the footage being circulated widely on X, Reddit, and other platforms was not authentic. A source revealed, “Our team is actively monitoring the internet and getting the material removed. Some elements of the 11-second video are AI-generated, while some glimpses of the film have been morphed and used. In any case, the team doesn’t want any look to be out yet. Glimpses, even the AI-generated ones, take away from the film’s vision.” 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 …

Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana producer reacts to comparisons with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana producer reacts to comparisons with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

Published by Webster

Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The film’s massive scale and reported budget have often led fans to compare it with Hollywood legend Christopher Nolan’s upcoming epic The Odyssey. Recently, Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra reacted to these comparisons. Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana compared to with Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Namit Malhotra on comparisons with Nolan Speaking to content creator Aarush Prashanth, Namit spoke about the magnitude of the mythological epic. When asked how the film has pushed boundaries in terms of technological innovation, Malhotra said, “I think there are 2-3 things which I don’t want to say today. I just wish for the audience to see it first. If they do not notice it, then we will be very successful. That’s why, by saying it now, I don’t want to alert anyone. We are doing everything we can from our side. We’re working hard so that we do the best we can. With everyone’s passion or enthusiasm, this will become a moment of pride for every Indian all over …

Ranbir Kapoor-Yash meet fans at Ramayana event, showcase BTS footage | Bollywood News

Ranbir Kapoor-Yash meet fans at Ramayana event, showcase BTS footage | Bollywood News

Published by Webster

The excitement surrounding Ramayana has reached new heights as stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash hosted a special event recently. The two stars came together to interact with more than 150 content creators. The buzz around Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited epic Ramayana continues to grow. Recently, lead stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash attended a special event where they not only met but also interacted and clicked pictures with everyone present there. This grand Ramayana event became a truly memorable day for everyone present. Photos and videos from the gathering quickly went viral on social media, with fans thrilled to see the actors together ahead of the film’s release. A special Ramayana content creator event reportedly left attendees awestruck after showcasing exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from the ambitious mythological epic. A post read, “Exclusive Update from #Ramayana Content Creator Event. Big or small, famous or upcoming—they invited everyone! Had an amazing time connecting and catching all the exclusive updates and BTS,” while another post read, ” #Ramayana special glimpse showcased: Film making & exclusive BTS footage; Massive sets & …

Dhanush’s Om: Why it took 7 months to convince Mammootty to sign the film | Tamil News

Dhanush’s Om: Why it took 7 months to convince Mammootty to sign the film | Tamil News

Published by Parlour News

4 min readHyderabadJun 19, 2026 04:19 PM IST Director Rajkumar Periasamy has confirmed that shooting on his much-anticipated Tamil film Om, Dhanush’s 55th film, is 60 to 65 percent complete, with the movie on track for its October 16 theatrical release. At the title launch event, the director opened up about the making of the film, which marks the first full-fledged collaboration between Dhanush and Malayalam superstar Mammootty. “Around 60 to 65 percent of the shooting is completed,” Periasamy said, adding,”Rather than just a poster, we released a title announcement video to reveal Dhanush’s character. Other character introduction videos and the main trailer will come before the release. The title may sound devotional, but there are a lot of layers behind it, which you will understand as more glimpses are released.” Speaking about working with Dhanush, Rajkumar Periasamy said the actor has managed to strike a balance that is often hard to pull off. “He is a multifaceted personality and actor. If we are talented, they will say we are overreacting. If we act subtly, …

Dhanush’s Om: Why it took 7 months to convince Mammootty to sign the film | Tamil News

Dhanush unleashes fury in OM first glimpse; Mammootty and Sai Pallavi also star | Tamil News

Published by Parlour News

3 min readNew DelhiJun 18, 2026 08:35 PM IST The makers of Dhanush‘s much-awaited film OM have unveiled the first promo, titled OM First Strike, offering a glimpse into a gritty action drama set against the backdrop of dense forests, armed conflict and a brewing rebellion. Helmed by Amaran director Rajkumar Periasamy, OM features a star-studded cast led by Dhanush, alongside Mammootty, Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela. The film’s music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar. The film is slated to hit theatres on October 16, 2026. What’s in OM teaser? The teaser opens with sweeping visuals of mountains, forests and a temple town before moving into a tense standoff in a rain-soaked jungle. A group of frightened villagers finds itself surrounded by armed personnel. The teaser then shows security personnel aiming their weapons at the crowd, while a blood-streaked axe lodged in a freshly cut tree stump hints at the violence unfolding in the region. As tensions rise, the villagers begin chanting “Anna Malaiyarku!” in unison, transforming the mood from fear to defiance. Dhanush then makes …

Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals Sai Pallavi was first choice for Maa Inti Bangaaram | Telugu News

Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals Sai Pallavi was first choice for Maa Inti Bangaaram | Telugu News

Published by Parlour News

3 min readHyderabadUpdated: Jun 7, 2026 04:57 PM IST Actor-producer Samantha Ruth Prabhu did not go looking for Maa Inti Bangaaram. By her own account, she was not even the first person the film went looking for. During a promotional Instagram Q&A on Saturday evening, a fan asked how she ended up in the project. She answered, “I didn’t choose the film, the film chose me. The idea of Tralala was to focus on female-led content, so the initial idea of the film was we wanted to pitch it to Sai Pallavi. But she is obviously busy and I know she didn’t have the time, so the makers tweaked the story for me.” She ended the message by saying that she hopes more female-centric stories are taken by actresses, and one day, Sai Pallavi as well. Reposting this story, Sai Pallavi replied, “Ma Inti Bangaram was meant to reach you, dear Samantha. Sending you and Nandini Reddy the biggest hugs and best wishes. And yes, soon.” Also Read: Dimple Hayathi, Ashika Ranganath defend Janhvi Kapoor …

Impressed by Ramayana and Varanasi’s big budgets? Manoj Bajpayee calls the hype a ‘PR tactic’

Impressed by Ramayana and Varanasi’s big budgets? Manoj Bajpayee calls the hype a ‘PR tactic’

Published by Webster

While fans are awaiting two of the biggest upcoming releases — Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana and Mahesh Babu’s Varanasi — much of the conversation around these films has centred on the massive budgets they are reportedly mounted on. Recently, critically acclaimed actor Manoj Bajpayee called out the trend and also schooled audiences for giving more importance to a film’s budget than its content. Manoj Bajpayee spoke about budget hype trend of films. ‘Promoting films on budget a PR tactic’ When asked about how the makers of Ramayana and Varanasi are promoting their films by highlighting their budgets, which run into hundreds and thousands of crores, Manoj told YouTube channel Kadak, “Woh ek PR ka zariya hota hai (This is a PR tactic), because this kind of talk have been happening from the last 15 years.” ‘Audience doesn’t get a rupee of this money’ Blaming the audience for hyping films based on their budgets and box office numbers, he said, “This has become so infectious that sometimes any audience member who meets me at the airport they …

AR Rahman says composer Hans Zimmer’s name alone will make non-Indians watch Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana

AR Rahman says composer Hans Zimmer’s name alone will make non-Indians watch Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana

Published by Webster

Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film Ramayana is one of the most talked-about projects in recent times. The film is reportedly being made on a staggering combined budget of ₹4,000 crore ($500 million), making it the most expensive Indian film ever produced. The film is also marking the iconic collaboration of two legends — composers AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, the two-time Academy Award-winning German composer. Recently, Rahman spoke about this collaboration. AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer have collaborated for Ramayana. AR Rahman on collaborating with Hans Zimmer Speaking to Faridoon Shahryar, Rahman said, “I think it’s an epic collaboration. That too, to do a film which is our own, from our country and culture. Bringing him as almost like an ambassador to the world, to non-Indians. His name is going to make many people watch the movie definitely. At least a certain section is going to watch what has Hans Zimmer done in an Indian movie.” Rahman admitted that Zimmer has set a benchmark while inspiring generations of musicians and called working with him “a great …

Six months, one dialect: The story behind Sai Pallavi’s breakthrough in Fidaa | Telugu News

Six months, one dialect: The story behind Sai Pallavi’s breakthrough in Fidaa | Telugu News

Published by Parlour News

The phone call from Sekhar Kammula found Sai Pallavi in the wrong country for the right reason. She was in Tbilisi, halfway through the final stretch of her MBBS at the Tbilisi State Medical University, where she had been studying. Shekar Kammula had a script that needed a native Telangana dialect. When he narrated to her over the phone, she knew immediately that this is what she wanted to do. Her degree was something she was going to finish regardless. She told the director he would have to wait and he did. Six months later, with her medical qualification completed in 2016, she came back to him. That was the beginning of Fidaa. Starting from scratch with a dialect Fidaa, released in 2017, is a Telugu romantic drama written and directed by Sekhar Kammula and produced by Dil Raju under Sri Venkateswara Creations. The film stars Varun Tej as Varun, an NRI medical student based in Texas, and Sai Pallavi as Bhanumathi, a confident and rooted young woman from Telangana. The two meet when Sai …