SS Rajamouli Meets Genelia Deshmukh After 20 Years, Says 'You Look Exactly The Same'
Genelia and Rajamouli's film Sye was a groundbreaking project for its time, introducing the sport of rugby to Telugu cinema.
After the success of Sitaare Zameen Par, Genelia Deshmukh is all set to return to the screen with her next movie, Junior. Recently, at the film's pre-release event, the actress met filmmaker SS Rajamouli when the two shared a heartwarming moment. A video of their reunion also went viral on social media, reminding fans of their 2004 collaboration, Sye.
'Genelia, you are frozen in time, man. What… how many years have passed away, yet you look exactly the same. I even asked cinematographer Senthil if we'll see a new Genelia in this, and he assured, we will. I am eagerly waiting for it," Rajamouli told Genelia during the event. Responding to his sentiments, the actress also added, 'You are too too kind, sir. Means so much to me."
For the unversed, Genelia and Rajamouli's film Sye was a groundbreaking project for its time, introducing the sport of rugby to Telugu cinema and marking a significant early career milestone for both. Their recent meeting served as a powerful reminder of that formative period in Telugu cinema history.
Meanwhile, talking about Junior, the film is slated to release on July 18. Directed by Radhakrishna Reddy, the film, along with Geneli,a stars Kireeti Reddy, Sreeleela and V. Ravichandran in pivotal characters.
On the other hand, SS Rajamouli is currently working on his next movie, tentatively titled SSMB29. Recently, a report by The Citizen from Tanzania claimed that SSMB29 revolves around a 'rugged explorer" who is fighting an enemy to protect the world.
'Inspired by Indiana Jones and African adventure classics, the film follows a rugged explorer who sets out on a high-stakes mission through uncharted terrain, battling nature, mystery, and a powerful enemy to uncover a long-lost secret that could change the world. Think ancient legends, wild landscapes, and edge-of-your-seat thrills," the synopsis of the movie, as quoted by the Tanzanian media portal, said.
SSMB29 will star Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra in the lead.
First Published:
July 18, 2025, 10:02 IST
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
18 minutes ago
- Business Standard
Chhaava helps box office collections climb in the first six months of 2025
At a time when the Indian film industry is struggling to attract audiences back to the silver screens with new scripts, release formats, and franchise titles, this helped push India's box office collections up 14 per cent on a year-on-year basis to Rs 5,723 crore in the January–June period, with historical action film Chhaava, based on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, leading as the highest-grossing movie so far this year. With a steady flow of 17 films crossing the Rs 100 crore mark in the first six months, this year relied less on the big-ticket blockbusters, a report released by Ormax Media stated. Last year, in the same period, 10 films had crossed the Rs 100 crore mark. Vicky Kaushal starrer Chhaava minted Rs 693 crore at the domestic BO, followed by Telugu-language film Sankranthiki Vasthunam, which made Rs 222 crore at the domestic BO. Meanwhile, in the month of June, the gross collection crossed Rs 900 crore. While the film industry struggled to fill seats in theatres, with only a few movie releases around the festive season that could attract crowds last year, a report released by Ormax Media anticipates this year will break records in terms of domestic BO collection with an overall collection of Rs 13,500 crore. 'Over the last two years, the January-June period has contributed 42 per cent to the annual box office. Applying that proportion, 2025 can be expected to close at Rs 13,500 crore, which will make it the best year ever at the India box office,' the report said. Some major movies expected to release are Kantara: Chapter 1, Avatar: Fire and Ash (third instalment in the Avatar series), War 2 (Yash Raj Films' spy universe film), and Coolie (Tamil-language action thriller starring Rajinikanth), among others. The year started strong with Pushpa 2: The Rule continuing its theatrical run in January, followed by Maddock Films-backed Chhaava in February and Raid 2 in May, revolving around an income tax officer played by Ajay Devgn. However, the industry faced a challenging time around April end and the start of May, in northern and western regions near the border, where cinemas in select cities had to cancel night shows due to geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. Adding to this, some major releases like Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force and Sikander, with Salman Khan as the lead actor, failed to perform as expected at the BO. Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh starrer Sitaare Zameen Par, which was exclusively released in theatres on June 20, came in third position in terms of gross domestic BO collection with Rs 201 crore. At Rs 200 crore of domestic BO collection was Housefull 5, a murder mystery comedy, which experimented with having two different endings of the film. The second part of the film, Raid, starring Riteish Deshmukh as a corrupt political figure, minted Rs 199 crore at the BO. In terms of linguistic contributions to the domestic BO, Hindi-language led with 40 per cent of the share in the January-June period, in line with last year. This was followed by Telugu-language and Tamil-language at 20 per cent and 15 per cent, respectively. On the back of several high-profile Hollywood releases, Hollywood's contribution to the domestic BO returned a double-digit share after three years, having last crossed the 10 per cent mark in 2022, the report added.
News18
30 minutes ago
- News18
Amitabh Bachchan Remembers 'Don' Director Chandra Barot: ‘He Was A Family Friend'
Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Don director Chandra Barot, calling him more of a family friend than a colleague, and mourns his passing with heartfelt words. The death of veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot has left the entire industry in shock. The director is known for making the iconic film Don starring Amitabh Bachchan. As the news of Chandra Barot 's demise at the age of 86 came out, Amitabh Bachchan took to his blog to pen heartfelt condolences to the director who gave him one of the biggest blockbusters of his career. 'Another and another sad moment," the veteran actor began in his post and continued, 'Dear dear friend and my director of DON – Chandra Barot passed away this morning… It is difficult to put in words the loss… we worked together, yes, but he was more a family friend than any else… I can only pray 🙏." Chandra Barot, the director of the 1978 cult classic film Don, passed away on Sunday, July 20, following a prolonged battle with pulmonary fibrosis. After his demise, Farhan Akhtar—who revived the franchise in 2006—also paid his respects to the departed soul with a heartfelt tribute. Farhan Akhtar took to Instagram and shared a picture of Chandra Barot along with a heartfelt note. While sharing the picture, Farhan wrote, 'Saddened to learn that the director of the OG Don is no more. RIP Chandra Barot-ji. Deepest condolences to the family." It was his wife, Deepa Barot, who confirmed the news of his passing and revealed that he had not been keeping well for a while. While speaking to TOI, Deepa Barot confirmed, 'He had been battling pulmonary fibrosis for the past seven years." She further revealed that the veteran filmmaker was undergoing treatment at Guru Nanak Hospital under Dr. Manish Shetty. He had also been admitted to Jaslok Hospital earlier. Farhan Akhtar, who revived the famous Don franchise in 2006 with Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles, is currently working on the third film in the franchise, with Ranveer Singh and Kriti Sanon as the new leads. Kiara Advani, who was initially set to play the female lead opposite Ranveer Singh, stepped away from the project after welcoming her first child—a daughter with Sidharth Malhotra—making space for Kriti Sanon to step in. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
40 minutes ago
- News18
When Ahaan Panday Channelled His Inner Shah Rukh Khan At Sister Alanna's Wedding
Last Updated: Saiyaara star Ahaan Panday wowed guests with a surprise dance to Shah Rukh Khan's 'I'm The Best' at Alanna's wedding to Ivor McCray in 2023. The throwback video has gone viral! Ananya Panday's cousin Ahaan Panday is currently basking in the success of his Bollywood debut film 'Saiyaara', directed by Mohit Suri. The film has been performing well at the box office, and is also garnering great reviews. Now, amid the success of Saiyaara, Ahaan's sister Alanna has shared a throwback video of his 'surprise performance' at her wedding to Ivor McCray. The video shows Ahaan impressing with his dance moves on Shah Rukh Khan's song 'I'm The Best'. Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan was also in attendance at the wedding! Alanna Panday took to her Instagram account to share a video from her wedding in March 2023. It shows Ahaan and his friend Karan Mehta. The Saiyaara actor looks dapper in a white shirt, black pants and a bowtie as he flaunts his smooth dance moves. His energetic performance left everyone cheering for him! Sharing the video, Alanna wrote, 'Your time to shine little brother Our #Saiyaara @ahaanpandayy Throwback to this surprise performance at my wedding and Ahaan learning this dance just a few hours before the big day!" Check out the video below! The video went viral on social media, with fans gushing over Ahaan Panday. While one comment on the post read, 'So happy for youu, Ahaan!! Your success feels so personal!," another comment read, 'The best part was SRK's reaction while watching him dancing, probably thinking that bollywood's future is in safe hands." A third comment read, 'I remember seeing this and thinking that @ahaanpandayy was made for the big screen!" Meanwhile, yesterday, Alanna shared an emotional note for Ahaan amid Saiyaara success. 'Everyone's #Saiyaara We love you, @ahaanpandayy. Watching you on the big screen in your very first film was overwhelming. The world saw a star in the making but all I could see was my little brother. Here's to your journey, Ahaan! We're right beside you, every step of the way," she wrote. Saiyaara, starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, released on 18th July, 2025. Directed by Mohit Suri and produced by Yash Raj Films, Saiyaara revolves around Krish Kapoor, an aspiring singer, and Vaani Batra, a budding journalist. As their love blossoms, they find themselves up against numerous odds. Set to a soundtrack that's already winning hearts, the film blends romance, ambition, and emotional drama. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
