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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dheekshith Shetty opens up on 'Nadhive' shoot, thanks Rashmika Mandanna for her trust, calls the experience a rollercoaster ride
Actor Dheekshith Shetty , whose dancing performance in Nadhive, the first single from director Rahul Ravindran 's eagerly awaited entertainer, 'The Girlfriend', has come in for much praise from various quarters, on Saturday penned an emotional note in which he thanked the film's lead actress Rashmika Mandanna for trusting him with her life while shooting for the number. Taking to his Instagram page to post pictures from the sets of the song as well as a Behind The Scenes clip of the song, the actor said, "Didn't know where to begin... First time dancing on such a massive setup made specially for this song and it brought back so many memories. A short rollercoaster ride... but one hell of a powerful one!" Thanking his director Rahul Ravindran and his producers, Dheekshith Shetty said, "Big thanks to my director @rahulr_23 sir for always thinking out of the box, trusting us, and creating this experience. To my producers @vidyakoppineedi ma'am @dheerajmogilineni sir @geethaarts for backing us all the way, forever grateful." He then went on to say, "Contemporary was always a tough nut to crack for me... but @vishwakiran_nambi sir and team @shrijanirao @thejas_gowda_19 you made it feel like a dream. Thank you for pushing us beyond our limits." Thanking his co-star Rashmika next, he said, "And to my incredible co-star, @rashmika_mandanna thanks for trusting me with your life... literally, hanging in the air with no floor under you! Not easy, but you did it with such grace. You're a STAR for a reason and an absolute inspiration!" The actor also thanked their physio Gayathri Shetty for fixing their "broken bodies during this intense shoot". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 1 Cup Of This (Before Bed) Can Melt Fat Like Never Before The Healthy Way Learn More Undo He ended the note saying, "Nadhive has already crossed 10M+ views! You guys truly made it your own. Grateful for all the love you've showered on us." The Girlfriend, which has been written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, has music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and cinematography by Krishnan Vasant.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rashmika Mandanna calls director Rahul Ravindran her 'friend, mentor, and partner in crime' in a birthday note
Picture Credit: Instagram Actress Rashmika Mandanna is currently basking in the success of her latest release, 'Kuberaa.' The actress is also working on her upcoming film, 'The Girlfriend.' She recently penned a touching birthday message for the film's director, Rahul Ravindran . In her Instagram post, Rashmika shared a picture with the director. In the caption, she expressed her admiration for him as she described him as much more than just a director. She began her post filled with warmth and affection, "Rahulaaaaaa... It's your birthday today, but still you are sitting in front of me in rehearsals as I type this note for you." She added, "You are tooooo precious, my friend. I still can't believe you've made a film like The Girlfriend... The emotional depth you have, the niceness that you have in your heart, flows through every frame... I met you for The Girlfriend, and I've found a director, a friend, a mentor, and a partner in crime for a lifetime who I trust wholly and immensely." She wrapped up her post with, "Happiest birthday @rahulr_23 sir (my director), Rahulaaaaaa (my fraaaaaand)... Biggest love and hugs to you always. I can't wait for the world to see The Girlfriend. It's just tooooo special!" The upcoming film 'The Girlfriend,' written and directed by Rahul Ravindran, stars Rashmika in the lead alongside Dheekshith Shetty . The makers of the film also wished the director well, and the makers have now announced that the first single from the film will be released in July. On social media, they captioned, "Team #TheGirlfriend wishes its director @23_rahulr a very happy birthday. The National Award-winning filmmaker is all set to light up the big screens with a beautiful tale, #TheGirlfriend, first singled out in July."
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rahul Ravindran joins Prabhas-Hanu Raghavapudi's war drama ‘Fauji'- Deets inside
Picture Credit: X Prabhas and 'Sita Raman' fame director Hanu Raghavapudi are working on their upcoming period war drama movie 'Prabhas-Hanu' which is also rumoured to be named 'Fauji'. Recently, a new cast member of the film has been confirmed. Rahul Ravindran confirms his role As seen in a post shared on X by a Prabhas fan page, the latest to join the ensemble is actor-director Rahul Ravindran. In a recent interview, a clip of which is now doing the rounds on X (formerly Twitter), Rahul confirmed that he is indeed part of the film. While he refrained from revealing much about his character, he did express excitement about being involved in such a large-scale project. Rahul Ravindran is known for films like 'Andala Rakshasi' and 'Chi La Sow'. Movie's cast Speaking of the other members in the film, social media fame and dancer Imanvi Esmail plays the female lead in the film. She will be making her debut in the film industry with this mega project. Veterans Anupam Kher , Mithun Chakraborty, and Jayapradha are expected to play pivotal roles in the story. The music of the film will be composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar. Prabhas other projects Meanwhile, Prabhas is keeping busy on multiple fronts. His next big release is the Maruthi directorial, 'The Raja Saab', a horror romance set to hit screens later this year, with the teaser arriving on June 16, 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo He is also playing a cameo in Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa. Later, he will be focusing on Sandeep Reddy Vanga's directorial cop drama film, 'Spirit'. The shoot for this film is expected to take place this year. He will be also shooting 'Kalki 2898 AD: Part 2' and 'Salaar: Part 2' after the projects mentioned above.
Pink Villa
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Girlfriend: Rashmika Mandanna FINALLY breaks silence after fans demand update on film with Rahul Ravindran
The Girlfriend is a highly anticipated film starring Rashmika Mandanna. The teaser was released last year, and since then, fans have been eagerly waiting for an update. As the actress had been busy with her schedule, fans grew impatient and #ReleaseTheGirlfriend began trending on X. While director Rahul Ravindran addressed netizens and assured them that an update was coming, the Pushpa 2 actress also stepped in. Rashmika Mandanna addressed her fans warmly, acknowledging their patience and the trending hashtag. She mentioned that Rahul Ravindran was working hard to deliver the best outcome. According to her, The Girlfriend is a unique and character-driven film that explores topics not often discussed openly. The Sikandar actress described it as 'one of the most special projects she's been part of'. Rashmika assured fans that their wait would be worthwhile and promised that the team was aiming to offer them the best. She also added that, because of the overwhelming love and support from fans, they would now try to speed up the process and release an update soon. In her words, "I know we've been making you wait and your trend really is something else.. but trust me @23_rahulr is really working on it to give you the best output and it's one of the most special kind of films." Take a look at the post below: The teaser of The Girlfriend was released on December 9, 2024. It opens with a voiceover of Vijay Deverakonda, where he can be heard admiring Rashmika Mandanna's character. It then shifts to glimpses of her life in college, hinting at a romantic storyline. Although the plot isn't fully revealed, the teaser suggests that her character is caught in a complicated and possibly intense relationship with her boyfriend, played by Dheekshith Shetty. Check out the teaser below: The Girlfriend stars Rashmika Mandanna, Dheekshith Shetty, Rao Ramesh, Rohini, and others in key roles. The film is written and directed by Rahul Ravindran. It is produced by Dheeraj Mogilineni and Vidya Koppineedi. The music is composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, with cinematography by Krishnan Vasant and editing by Chota K Prasad.
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rashmika Mandanna REACTS as "#ReleaseTheGirlfriend" trends over update delay
Rashmika Mandanna's fans trended '#ReleaseTheGirlfriend' on social media, eager for updates on her upcoming film directed by Rahul Ravindran. Responding to the demand, both Rashmika and Rahul assured fans that updates are coming soon, emphasizing the film's unique character-driven story and its exploration of unspoken themes. The makers previously released a teaser audio song, 'Reyi Lolothula,' to celebrate Rashmika's birthday. Rashmika Mandanna 's fans have been growing impatient for updates regarding her upcoming film 'The Girlfriend', directed by Rahul Ravindran . The lack of any new update from the film's team led to a social media trend with " #ReleaseTheGirlfriend " hitting top spots, with fans demanding some more information on the film. The trend prompted Rashmika to step in to reassure her fans on social media. Responding to fans' tweets, director Rahul Ravindran assured that updates would be coming soon. He wrote, "Guys… there will be updates soon. Praamise. Please be a little patient." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 개수 제한, 부담 없는 임플란트 36만원 과잉진료 없는 치과 지금 예약 Undo Quoting his tweet, the 'Pushpa' actress also addressed her fans warmly and explained that the film is a special project and also includes conversations often left unspoken. She also mentioned that the film has a character-driven story. She wrote, "Hi my lovelies.I know we've been making you wait and your trend really is something trust me @23_rahulr is really working on it to give you the best output and it's one of the most special kind of films. It's a film where we speak about things we generally don't talk much about. It's a pure characters-driven film and that's the beauty of it. We promise you we want to give you the best and it'll be worth your while. But because of today... for all the love you've shown us, we'll just speed up the process and deliver it to you soonest!" Earlier, to celebrate Rashmika's birthday, the makers released a teaser audio song titled ' Reyi Lolothula ,' which received a positive response. The song features vocals by Hesham Abdul Wahab, Chinmayi Sripada, and Vijay Devarakonda, with lyrics penned by Rakendu Mouli. Notably, the film's director Rahul Ravindran contributed a poem that is part of the song. The film stars Rashmika Mandanna alongside Dheekshith Shetty in the lead roles. For the unversed, Rashmika had the teaser in all 5 languages including Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam.
