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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Kaantha' casting: Rana Daggubati reveals why Dulquer Salmaan was perfect for lead role
Rana Daggubati recently shared why he chose Dulquer Salmaan to play the lead role in their upcoming film 'Kaantha' instead of taking the role himself. He said the story suited Dulquer perfectly and praised him for being a confident and original actor. About Rana Daggubati During an interview with THR India, actor-producer Rana Daggubati shared why he chose Dulquer Salmaan to play the lead role in their upcoming film 'Kaantha' instead of himself. Rana, known for being very selective with his acting projects, revealed that in his 15-year career, he has done only about 10 to 12 films. He believes every story decides its actor, and he doesn't pick films just for the sake of appearing in them. This shows how serious and thoughtful he is about the projects he chooses to associate with, both as an actor and as a producer. Reason behind choosing Dulquer Salmaan Rana is co-producing 'Kaantha' alongside Dulquer Salmaan. When asked why he didn't play the lead himself, Rana clearly said that the story made him instantly think of Dulquer. He explained that the moment he heard the script, he couldn't imagine anyone else in that role other than Dulquer. Rana even said that if Dulquer hadn't agreed to do the film, they probably wouldn't have made it at all. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Doctors Beg: Take These 4 Ingredients Before Bed to Burn Fat The Healthy Way Learn More Undo This shows the level of confidence and belief he had in Dulquer's ability to carry the film. Rana Daggubati praises Dulquer Salmaan He also praised Dulquer Salmaan for being a secure and grounded actor. Rana said that Dulquer is not someone who follows the typical commercial pattern just to make a film successful. He likes actors who are original and bring a natural presence to their roles, and he believes Dulquer is exactly that kind of actor. According to Rana, Dulquer's secure nature as an actor makes him open to stories that don't rely on mainstream formulas but still have strong emotional and cinematic appeal. About the film 'Kaantha' is a period film set in the 1950s in Madras. It is a Tamil-Telugu bilingual film directed by Selvamani Selvaraj. Along with Dulquer in the lead, the film also stars Rana Daggubati, Bhagyashri Borse, and Samuthirakani in important roles. The movie is being co-produced under Rana's Spirit Media and Dulquer's Wayfarer Films banner. The film promises to deliver a retro, emotional narrative with a fresh cinematic experience.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Fans ask Vicky Kaushal ‘how does it feel to marry your crush?' as he posts picture with wife Katrina Kaif on her brithday
Love is in the air, and actors Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif are comfortably floating through it. To wish his wife a happy birthday, the Chhaava actor took to Instagram and posted some of their pictures together with a short and sweet caption to go along with it. Katrina turned 42 this year, and Vicky's post congratulating her on the special day was met with a lot of love and appreciation from the fans. Vicky posted just 4 pictures with the caption, 'Hello, birthday girl, I love you.' While the caption and pictures themselves were simple and sweet, the comment section of the post took care of it all. Fans flooded the post with comments supporting the couple and congratulating Vicky on having a partner like Katrina. A user commented, 'Dear Vicky Kaushal, How does it feel to marry your crush? While another wrote, 'Vicky Kaushal – Luckiest Person on Planet.' Apart from telling Vicky about how lucky he is, the fans also pointed out how he was a model husband, as one user wrote, 'Find me a Vicky Kaushal, you big, big universe.' ALSO READ: Top paparazzo reveals Katrina Kaif, Vicky Kaushal's first 'officially spotted' photo was unscripted: 'It was only after they saw the cameras that they realised…' The couple tied the knot in 2021 after dating each other for two years. Since then, their marriage has been a constant talking point among fans, as the couple never miss a chance to talk about each other during interviews and public appearances. Kaushal has always been vocal about the support Katrina provides, especially when it comes to his work and performances. While talking to Kareena Kapoor during an interaction hosted by THR India, Kaushal mentioned that Katrina never shies away from giving him pointers about his performance but is also very sensitive in the way she delivers her opinion. He said, 'She is very honest. She will say how it is. But sometimes, she will be a little careful because whatever it is, there is a lot of hard work that has gone into it. You have to be sensitive towards that, and I can't just go… So, sometimes she is sensitive about it, but mostly she is straightforward, which I actually love.' Katrina was last seen in Sriram Raghavan's film Merry Christmas alongside Vijay Sethupati, a performance which especially affected Vicky, and he gave her props for coming out of her comfort zone. On the other hand, Vicky's last film was the record-breaking Chhaava, directed by Laxman Utekar. He was joined by a talented cast including Rashmika Mandanna, Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, Divya Dutta, and Diana Penty.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Lokesh Kanagaraj says he deserves Rs 50 cr salary for Coolie, responds to question about Rajinikanth's pay cheque: ‘It's a Rs 400 crore film'
One of the most anticipated projects of the year, Coolie, is going to be released on August 14. Starring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Shruti Haasan, Aamir Khan and Upendra Rao, the film has generated immense buzz in the audience, and director Lokesh Kanagaraj is looking forward to the release. Although it seems like Lokesh handles big releases in a rather unique way, as he revealed in a recent interview that numbers don't really interest him and he prefers to distance himself from the outside world once a movie comes out. While talking to THR India, Lokesh shared how he has never given box office numbers and reviews much importance, and even though he has given his heart and soul to the film, he chooses to detach himself from it and what the rest of the world thinks. 'After the release day, I think I am going to Bali. I am not going to sit here and listen to the numbers. I will watch the three shows of the film on the day of the release; we'll all have a party that night, and the next day I will disappear somewhere with my school friends without telling my team. I will be gone for a minimum of three to four days, and once everything is over and the critics have said their piece, I'll come back then.' ALSO READ: Lokesh Kanagaraj reveals how Aamir Khan's secret role in Coolie was leaked; teases their upcoming superhero film: 'It'll be the biggest actioner ever' He revealed how, despite his unique routine after the release of the film, he always feels responsible for how the project does in the market and how certain people can never sleep peacefully until their film is a success. He said, 'Only three people have to be worried about the film. The hero, if it's a market film, the director and the producer. A technician working on the film doesn't care about the number, but those three people are always under the gun. You are only as good as your last film; if someone asks about my salary of Rs 50 crore, it is because of the success of the previous film, Leo.' Talking more about his fees for the film, Lokesh stated that he feels that the amount is completely justified, and although he didn't reveal how much stars like Rajinikanth or Aamir Khan are charging, he did talk about the total expanse of the budget and how taking that responsibility should come with the proper compensation. 'While I don't want to talk about Rajini sir's salary, I think I deserve the Rs 50 crore; I am going to pay tax on it, and two years of my life have gone to this project alone. It's a Rs 400 crore film, and there is a lot of responsibility riding on my shoulders. I am very excited about it, and if the film does well and we earn a lot, all that money is going to help my family and friends, with whom I lost touch during the time I was working on Coolie.' Seeing the stellar cast, and Lokesh's previous track record, Coolie seems to be pegged for a massive opening come release day. The makers of the film and all the stars associated with it will hope to create more than just a dent in the box office.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Lokesh Kanagaraj reacts to Sanjay Dutt being ‘angry' at him over ‘wasted' role in Leo: I'm not the greatest filmmaker…
Recently, Sanjay Dutt made news when he candidly admitted that he was 'angry' at Lokesh Kanagaraj for 'wasting' him in the Vijay-starrer Leo. In an interview with THR India, the director responded to the statement, admitting that he must've made a 'mistake' while writing Sanjay's role. (Also Read: Sanjay Dutt says he is 'angry' with Lokesh Kanagaraj for small role in Leo: 'He wasted me') Sanjay Dutt worked with Lokesh Kanagaraj in the Vijay-starrer Leo. Lokesh Kanagaraj responds to Sanjay Dutt's statement Lokesh was asked about what Sanjay said and if he believes his writing 'failed' when it came to the Bollywood star's character. He said, 'No, he called me after that immediately, and he said, 'I made a comment very funnily, but people just cut it and put it. It looks so awkward, and I didn't mean it, Loki'. I said, 'No problem, sir'.' Lokesh then admitted that he might've made a mistake while writing Sanjay's role, stating, 'Probably, I would've done. I am not a genius or some greatest filmmaker in the world to not do something which may dip other characters. I've done so many mistakes in my films. It's all learning, no? So, yeah, I'll probably do one of the best roles with Sanjay Dutt, sir.' What did Sanjay Dutt say? Last week, while promoting the Kannada film KD – The Devil with Shilpa Shetty and Dhruva Sarja, Sanjay spoke about playing Vijay's character Leo's father, Antony Das, in the 2023 film. He said, 'I loved working with Thalapathy Vijay. I am angry at Lokesh because he did not give me a big role. He wasted me.' In the same interaction, Sanjay stated that he respects Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. 'I look up to them and learn from them. I have worked with Rajinikanth in multiple movies. He is the most humble person,' he said. He also called Ajith a 'close friend', claiming that he 'loves' him. Lokesh's Coolie starring Rajinikanth, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, Reba Monica John, Junior MGR, Monisha Blessy and Kaali Venkat will be released in theatres on August 14. It will clash with Ayan Mukerji's Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR-starrer War 2.
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Farah Khan asks her cook Dilip, ‘Kya hogaya hai tereko' as he kisses Saqib Saleem after dancing with Huma Qureshi
Filmmaker Farah Khan's vlogs on social media have definitely propelled her to a new level of fame, along with her now-popular cook, Dilip. The duo get in all sorts of troubles and altercations involving the celebrity guests on the cooking show, and it seems that the upcoming episode with Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem is going to be no different. In a video posted on social media, Huma, Farah and Dilip can be seen dancing to the former's latest song 'Dil Thaam Ke', and what follows is utter chaos. The video starts with Huma, who mimics her steps from the song to perfection. It quickly pans to Farah and then Dilip, who, in his excitement, dances over to Saqib, who does not seem to be participating in the charade, and kisses him on the back of his head. Saqib breaks into a smile at the sudden display of affection, while Huma screams and Farah looks visibly confused. The filmmaker shakes her head and says to Dilip, 'Kya hogaya hai tereko? (What has happened to you?)' While there has been no official announcement, it's likely that the two will feature in Farah's next cooking vlog. A post shared by Huma Qureshi (@iamhumaq) ALSO READ: Farah Khan says she wanted to marry at 23 but 'dushman' mom was against it: 'Grateful I married at 40' Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem, who also have a production company of their own, might give some insights about their planned neo-noir film Baby Do Die Do, which has been in the pipeline for quite some time. In a previous interview with THR India, Saqib said, 'We didn't know anything about the industry, but we thought, 'Why not take it to the next level and produce films?'' Huma and I like the same films, and we thought that we could create an ecosystem where we could give space to unique voices and interesting films.' The actor added that both the siblings are not interested in 'couch producing' and wish to be involved with all steps of the process. Farah Khan's cooking show became an overnight sensation and attracts millions of views every single episode. Her former choreography assistant and Dance India Dance judge Geeta Kapur praised the efforts put in by Farah into this new venture and even appreciated the platform she has given to her cook Dilip. She told Hindu Rush, 'Khaane ke upar aapne ek show bana diya. Woh ladka, Dilip, uski life bann gayi hai. (She has made Dilip's career in a way). He is doing collaborations these days. She is amazing. She is, in fact, okay to let him be in the frame for longer. She has always been like that.'
