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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shiva Rajkumar's fierce look in ‘Peddi' revealed on his birthday; Ram Charan says he's honoured to work with the legend
Picture Credit: X Kannada star Shiva Rajkumar is part of the upcoming Ram Charan-starrer rural sports drama 'Peddi'. To celebrate his birthday today, the makers shared the first look of the veteran actor. Shiva Rajkumar is expected to play a key role in the film, which is directed by Buchi Babu Sana. His look as Gournaidu suggests a character that is both regal and intense. Sporting a large handlebar moustache, sharp earrings and a piercing gaze, the experienced actor carries an intimidating, rugged style. On X, the makers posted the new poster and wrote, "Team #Peddi wishes the 'Karunada Chakravarthy' @NimmaShivanna Garu a very Happy Birthday 'GOURNAIDU' will be regal and explosive on the big screens #PEDDI GLOBAL RELEASE ON 27th MARCH, 2026." — vriddhicinemas (@vriddhicinemas) Ram Charan honoured to share screen space Wishing the legendary actor on his birthday, Ram Charan also shared the poster and wrote, "Happy Birthday @NimmaShivanna garu !! 'GOURNAIDU' will be celebrated and loved. Honoured to be sharing screen with you in #Peddi." Director praises Shiva Rajkumar The film's director, Buchi Babu Sana, expressed his admiration, writing, "Happy Birthday to my Dear Shivanna @NimmaShivanna Sir Truly honoured to work with such a legendary, humble, and positive person like you, Sir Your presence on set was always inspiring. Wishing you good health and immense happiness always sir." Ram Charan's powerful look The movie stars Ram Charan in a rugged and intense avatar, marking his return to a mass-action entertainer set in a rural backdrop, similar to his hit 'Rangasthalam'. The makers have already shared the teaser, titled 'First Shot'. It shows Ram Charan walking into a rustic cricket ground, dressed in a vest and dhoti, holding a cricket bat, radiating raw energy. Cast and release 'Peddi' also features Janhvi Kapoor as the female lead, along with Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma. The film is set for a worldwide release on 27 March 2026, which also marks Ram Charan's birthday.
Euronews
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival 2025 to explore AI and recent Greek history
The 27th Thessaloniki International Documentary Film Festival (TiDF) is gearing up for an action-packed 10-day event, running from 6-16 March 2025. This year's festival will screen 261 documentaries, featuring 72 world premieres. 'The Thessaloniki International Documentary Festival takes place this year in a critical moment for our broader neighbourhood, Europe, but also for the whole world,' the Festival's team, including General Director Elise Jalladeau, said in a statement. According to the organisers, the films screened 'portray and unveil what we experience in our precarious times' and, crucially, 'urge us to take a good hard look at the raw reality and reappraise the preciousness of cinema, while reminding us that truth can never be relevant or dubious'. Opening the festival on 6 March is About a Hero (2024) by Piotr Winiewicz, a fascinating film based on a script written by an AI trained on the works of legendary filmmaker Werner Herzog. This unique film will surely set the tone for a festival that promises to challenge perceptions and push creative boundaries. Closing the event will be Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (2025), a documentary directed by Shoshannah Stern about the first deaf recipient of an Academy Award for acting, Marlee Matlin. A highlight of the festival will be the tribute to Artificial Intelligence, titled AI: An Inevitable Intelligence – delving into the shifting boundaries between the man-made and the digital world, inviting viewers to reflect on AI's growing presence in our daily lives. This exciting exploration includes a selection of thought-provoking documentaries and an intriguing visual installation called 'LAUREN: Anyone Home?' by artist Lauren Lee McCarthy. Additionally, there will be a special AI-themed masterclass for filmmakers and – in the spirit of experimentation – the Festival's magazine, First Shot, will be co-created this year with the help of AI. The festival will also feature a special tribute titled "Geography of the Gaze: Off-Plan Greece (1950-2000)'. This collection of 19 documentary films offers a unique exploration of Greece's social, political, and cultural life in the latter half of the 20th century. Highlighting rare and lesser-known works, the tribute includes the recently rediscovered Kastoria (1969) by Takis Kanellopoulos, along with Gazaros Serron (1974) and Prespes (1966) by Takis Hatzopoulos. Previous tributes include LGBTQI+ documentary cinema and films focusing on Thessaloniki's Jewish community. This year's festival will also shine a spotlight on two prominent filmmakers, Nicolas Philibert and Lauren Greenfield. Philibert, known for his usually moving documentaries, will also host a masterclass, while Greenfield will present her impactful films, which critique the toxic side of hyperconsumerism. In addition to the tributes, the festival will feature a range of competition sections, including the International Competition, Newcomers Competition, and Film Forward, which showcases experimental works. The festival will also highlight Greek documentaries, with 71 films on offer overall. A particularly anticipated screening will be premiere of Mysterious Deaths in Ancient Greece: Olympias. Thirst for Power (2025), a chilling investigation into the deaths of ancient Greek figures. If you're unable to attend in person, make some popcorn and stream some cinematic gems on the festival's digital platform.
