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Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Tarun posts picture with Ma Dong-seok; fans convinced he's making a comeback with Prabhas' Spirit
Actor Tarun was a big rage in Telugu cinema in the early 2000s and was well-known for being a child actor before that. He took to Instagram recently to post a picture with South Korean actor Lee Dong-seok, better known by his stage names Ma Dong-seok and Don Lee. That was all it took for people to believe that Tarun is soon making a comeback with Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Prabhas and Triptii Dimri-starrer Spirit. (Also Read: Who is Ma Dong-seok, Prabhas' next potential co-star in Vanga's Spirit: Marvel star and Hello Kitty's biggest fan) Tarun posted a picture with Ma Dong-seok from Las Vegas, USA, which convinced fans he's in Spirit. Tarun posted a picture with Ma Dong-seok on his Instagram, writing, 'Just Vegas things - Don Lee style! #madongseok #koreanlegend #donlee.' In the picture, Tarun is dressed in a white t-shirt and grey pants as he makes a fist. Ma Dong-seok, dressed in a full-black outfit, matches his stance. Both seem happy to have met each other and have wide smiles on their faces. Fans are now convinced that Tharun is making a comeback with Spirit. One fan commented, 'Ante Spirit cinema looo…..Yes , Tharun unnadu. (This means that in Spirit…Yes, Tarun is there.)' Another wrote, 'Welcome on board to Spirit (fire emoji).' Some just wanted confirmation if Ma Dong-seok is in Spirit or not, 'Spirit lo mawa unnada leda okka confirmation ivvu chalu tarun garu (Tarun garu, just give me confirmation if he's in Spirit or not)' Some even believed both Tarun and Don Lee will play antagonists in Spirit. About Spirit Spirit is Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next film after the Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna-starrer Animal. The film will see Prabhas play a cop. Ma Dong-seok is rumoured to have been roped into the project ever since he gave a shoutout to Prabhas and Salaar 2 in November last year. However, the film's team has yet to confirm his casting. Tarun, known for his roles in films like Anjali, Aditya 369, Nuvve Kavali, and Nuvve Nuvve, last starred in the 2018 film Idi Naa Love Story. Fans have been waiting for him to make a comeback with a good film for a while now.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Stream these underrated Korean movies that prove the industry isn't just about romance and fantasy
Korean horror-thriller CCTV is all set to get its Indian release soon on Playflix, available via OTTplay Premium, this month. The film traces back to what Korean films were known world over for a few years ago especially due to visionary filmmakers such as Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook, before the romance and fantasy K-dramas took over. Even though the industry got its deserved spotlight with the Oscar-winning Parasite, which prompted viewers to binge-watch the best the Korean industry had to offer, there are still some underrated movies that you would have missed. OTTplay Premium boasts an extensive collection of Korean movies that you can stream, while gearing up for the release of the horror-thriller CCTV on June 27. Are you a huge K-drama fan? Stream the best Korean films and series on OTTplay Premium Cast: Ma Dong-seok, Jee An, Kim Min-kyung, Jo Han-sun This thriller drama follows a married couple, Junsik and Soyeon, who are still recovering from the emotional scars of a past miscarriage. However, upon arriving at an isolated island, a restaurant owner's initial friendly nature gradually turns creepy, setting off a chain of events. As the couple spend more time on the island, they begin to feel a growing sense of uneasiness. Cast: Ma Dong-seok, Ahn Do-gyu, Kim Hyun-soo This thriller drama follows serial killer, Joo-hyeop, who lives a double life in the countryside. Soon, his world turns upside down when his son befriends a girl, who somehow discovers Joo-hyeop's true identity. With the fear of getting exposed, he sees no other option but to murder the girl. Cast: Jin Ki-joo, Wi Ha-joon, Kim Hye-yoon, Jeong Won-chan, Park Hoon, Lee Se-hee A hearing-impaired woman becomes a crucial witness to a serial killer's heinous crime. When the killer realises the woman can identify him, she becomes his next target. With her life in danger, her brother and mother go to great lengths to keep her safe and prevent the killer from striking at any cost. Cast: Jang Gwang, Moon Seo-yeon, Lee Won-jong This thriller highlights the tough lives of prisoners in the third block of Death Row. They are currently frightened with the arrival of a new inmate, whose reputation as the most brutal criminal precedes him. The air grows thick around the prison with tension as the other inmates wonder what kind of darkness has brought this monster to their doorstep. Cast: Jung Chan-woo, Kim So-won, Park Eun-woo This romance drama follows Jung Se-ri having a terrifying encounter with a ghost in her childhood. Since then she's been able to see spirits. She works at a coffee shop, where she unexpectedly meets Song Ji-chan. But there's a catch! He's a ghost, and doesn't even know it yet. Se-ri tries to help him figure out what's going on, and they fall in love unexpectedly. Cast: Kim Sung-su, Seo Young, Jo Kyung-ho When a man, named Jung-hwan, escapes to a remote island to hide from his troubled past, he soon senses something is off about the guesthouse owner. While the other guests seem oblivious to this, Jung-hwan finds himself and others being stalked and hunted by someone unknown.
India.com
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 1 hour 58 minute action thriller will send chills down your spine, both heroes die before climax, then..., film is..., lead actors are...
In world of thrillers, a certain cinematic gem continues to haunt and captivate viewers across the globe. With a gripping narrative that never loosens its hold and a direction that masterfully balances suspense and emotion, this film set a new benchmark in the genre. It doesn't rely on over-the-top spectacle, but on a deep psychological game that lingers long after the credits roll. We are sure that you must have seen this, but if not, you should. 2016's Action-Thriller… Here we are talking about the Korean thriller Train to Busan , which debuted globally and garnered a very positive reception in India as well. Released in 2016, this action horror movie has also been frequently aired on television. With a rating of 7.6 on IMDb , it centers around a high-speed train. Many passengers aboard the train are on their way to visit family or friends. However, an incident occurs that leads to a catastrophic event. Train to Busan features international actors such as Gong Yoo, Jung Yu-mi, Ma Dong-seok and Kim Su-an. The Storyline of Train to Busan The plot follows a journalist who lives with his daughter. She is planning to visit her grandmother and her father often neglects her, but decides to accompany her on the train to Busan. At one station, an infected individual enters the train. Subsequently, chaos ensues as the infected person transforms into a zombie. Gradually, those on the train become victims of the zombie infection. Gong Yoo and Ma Dong-seok take action to help the survivors. However, before reaching its final course, both actors die while fighting a horde of zombies. In the end, Gong Yoo's daughter and Dong-seok's pregnant wife are the ones who make it out alive. The military targets the entire train and destroys it with a blast. Due to the film's success, the creators produced a sequel titled Train to Busan Presents: Peninsula, which unfortunately did not perform well and became a disaster. The original film was a significant commercial success, grossing $98.5 million worldwide (around Rs 819 crore), with $80.5 million coming from South Korea, $2.2 million from the United States and Canada, and $15.8 million from other regions .
Korea Herald
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Ma Dong-seok's 'Holy Night: Demon Hunters' to screen at Shanghai film fest
Supernatural action flick joins international lineup at China's premier cinema event Actor-producer Ma Dong-seok's occult action film "Holy Night: Demon Hunters" has been selected for screening at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival's Midnight Fantasy section, distributor Lotte Entertainment announced Tuesday. One of China's major cinema events, the Shanghai International Film Festival is the only Chinese festival accredited by the International Federation of Film Producers Associations. "The Wailing" (2016), "Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum" (2018), "The Roundup: Punishment" (2024) and "Exhuma" (2024) are among Korean films that previously screened in the non-competitive Midnight Fantasy section, which mainly showcases international genre cinema. This year's festival runs June 13-22. "Holy Night: Demon Hunters" follows a trio of supernatural investigators combating demonic forces. Ma plays Bau, a fighter with superhuman strength, alongside Girls' Generation member Seohyun as exorcist Sharon, and David Lee as their tech-savvy sidekick Kim Gun. The cast also includes Kyung Soo-jin and Jung Ji-so as sisters swept into the fray. Ma, also known as Don Lee, produced the film, developing the project as part of a broader genre franchise. A prequel web comic, "Holy Night: The Zero," currently runs on Naver Webtoon. The film has drawn 777,323 admissions in South Korea since its April 30 release, falling short of its reported 2 million breakeven threshold. The film is available on local streaming platforms Coupang Play and Wavve in addition to Apple TV.
South China Morning Post
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Ma Dong-seok on new action-horror movie Holy Night: Demon Hunters and its dark-hero energy
Actor and producer Ma Dong-seok, best known for his bone-crunching action in the The Roundup series, is set to captivate audiences once again, this time venturing into the occult with his latest film, Holy Night: Demon Hunters. Advertisement In the movie Ma plays Bau, a formidable troubleshooter using his fists to exorcise demons as a leader of the 'Holy Night' team. The 54-year-old actor, also known as Don Lee, expressed his enthusiasm for the project in a recent interview, highlighting the action sequences made possible by the film's fantasy elements. 'I put a lot of effort into the action sequences, and the fantasy genre allowed for a more impactful and refreshing result,' he said. He also shared his satisfaction in supporting the debut of director Lim Dae-hee. While working on the highly anticipated next instalments in The Roundup series, with at least one expected to film next year, Ma focused on the unique aspects of Holy Night: Demon Hunters.
