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Pink Villa
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Parasakthi: Another big name joins Sivakarthikeyan starrer? Ravi Mohan to play main antagonist
Parasakthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role, is currently in the making with Sudha Kongara helming the project. With Ravi Mohan already confirmed to be playing the main antagonist, it looks like Rana Daggubati has joined the shoot as well. Rana Daggubati joins Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi? According to several reports, including one by Telugu Chitraalu, Rana Daggubati has begun working on the movie. While the actor's role hasn't been specified, he was seen leaving the shooting sets. Earlier, Malayalam actor and Minnal Murali director Basil Joseph was also spotted at the set of the Sivakarthikeyan starrer. What does Sudha Kongara have to say about Parasakthi's likely clash with Jana Nayagan Recently, Sudha Kongara made the headlines as she addressed the likely clash of Parasakthi with Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan. The director was seen at an event by Galatta where she explained how she does not know whether it will release together now, highlighting that it's the 'producer's call'. The period movie is touted to release for Pongal this year, but an official date is not finalized yet. On the other hand, Thalapathy Vijay's alleged final film will release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with Pongal week. Moreover, she talked about why they decided to cast SK for the lead role and said, 'Siva is definitely the right actor who suits the character. His boy next door looks, the honesty and sincerity he has in him, these qualities are similar to my hero's personality, which made him the perfect choice.' About Parasakthi Parasakthi is a Tamil-language political drama, directed by Sudha Kongara, who co-wrote it with Arjun Nadesan. The film is said to be based on the true story of the anti-Hindi agitations in Tamil Nadu that happened in 1965. With Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role, the movie features an ensemble cast like Ravi Mohan, Sreeleela, Atharvaa Murali, and many more in key roles. Coming to Rana Daggubati's work front, the actor was last seen in a leading role for the second season of the show, Rana Naidu. The Indian adaptation of the American series Ray Donovan showed Daggubati reprise his role as the titular character, co-starring alongside his uncle Venkatesh.
Pink Villa
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
SSMB29: Priyanka Chopra learnt Mayurbhanj Chhau dance for Mahesh Babu starrer, gets a shoutout from choreographer
SSMB29 is one of the most anticipated projects at the moment. Directed by SS Rajamouli, the film is touted to be a globe-trotting adventure starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead. While the makers have refrained from sharing any information about the movie in advance, recently, the Bajirao Mastani actress received a shoutout from her choreographer in the film. Priyanka Chopra learnt Mayurbhanj Chhau dance for SSMB29 Taking to Instagram, celebrity choreographer Vicky Bhartiya dropped a shoutout post for Priyanka Chopra. The former, who is a trained professional in Odisha's dance form Mayurbhanj Chhau, revealed his special experience of working with the diva. Sharing some candid selfies of them, Vicky highlighted how Priyanka had shown unmatched energy during the rehearsals and then actually performed them during the shoots. An excerpt from his long message read, 'Working with @priyankachopra ma'am was truly a special experience. She's smart, funny, strong, and so warm with everyone around her. Watching her energy during the dance rehearsals and shoots was genuinely inspiring—she gives her all and makes it look effortless.' What is Mayurbhanj Chhau dance form? For the untold, the Mayurbhanj Chhau dance originates from Odisha and is a semi-classical dance form. It is slightly different from the other Chhau forms, since it does not require the performers to wear elaborate face masks. This is believed to have its roots in mock fights and drills used to train soldiers of the region and has incorporated influences from martial arts and other tribal traditions. SSMB29's next schedule to be shot in Kenya? As per one of the latest reports by Telugu Chitraalu, the team of SSMB29 will be reaching Kenya for shooting one of the key schedules of the movie. The report claimed that these will be the portions where the character introductions of Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra will be shot. These will be quite crucial to the plot since they will bring a major turning point in the narrative.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra to film key introduction scene in Kenya for SS Rajamouli's 'SSMB29'
Picture Credit: X Mahesh Babu and SS Rajamouli are working on the upcoming magnum opus tentatively called, 'SSMb29'. The movie also stars Bollywood's Priyanka Chopra as the female lead and Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran. Latest reports suggest the makers will be shooting a crucial sequence in East Africa. Filming schedule in Kenya According to Telugu Chitraalu, the team is gearing up for the next phase of filming in Kenya. The upcoming schedule will see Mahesh Babu and global icon Priyanka Chopra, who plays the female lead, heading into the dense wilderness of the African mainland. The sequence being shot there is said to be a key scene of the film. Character introductions and story turning point It is said that the Kenya shoot will feature the introduction scenes of both Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra's characters. This isn't just a routine entry, though and it will reportedly be a game-changing moment that alters the course of the story. Before this, the 'SSMB29' team completed significant schedules in India, including two long shoots in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh . Then in Hyderabad, Rajamouli built a huge Rs 50 crore replica of Varanasi at Ramoji Film City in order to shoot critical sequences and avoid the logistics of shooting the holy city as per a Cinema Express report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending Local Enterprise Accounting Software [Click Here] Accounting ERP Click Here Undo Although the makers have not officially confirmed the plot, it is expected that Mahesh Babu will play a character that is loosely inspired by Lord Hanuman, and the film has been inspired by the American franchise 'Indiana Jones'. The screenplay will be written by Vijayendra Prasad, music composed by MM Keeravani. Rumours also suggest that the 'SSMB29' budget is around Rs 1,000 crore, and with this amount, it would be one of the biggest and most ambitious Indian films ever made, with a target release date of March 2027.
Pink Villa
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
SSMB29: Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra to shoot introductory scene in Kenya for SS Rajamouli's globe-trotting adventure
All eyes are on the latest updates of SSMB29, as the makers continue to maintain silence and have not divulged any more information. Starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles, the globe-trotting adventure is expected to be another larger-than-life venture directed by SS Rajamouli. According to a Telugu Chitraalu report, director SS Rajamouli will be shooting a crucial part of SSMB29 in Kenya next. He will be joined by the lead cast, including Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra, as it will be their introduction scene, which will be shot on the African mainland. It is said that this scene will not only serve to introduce both their characters but will also emerge as a turning point for the entire film. Priyanka Chopra revealed staying away from daughter during SSMB29 shoot While the cast and crew of SSMB29 have refrained from revealing any details about the project, Priyanka Chopra recently discussed how working on it has led to her staying away from her daughter, Malti Marie. Speaking on Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show, the actress said, 'I'm filming a movie in India, so I fly back and forth from there. So we're based on the East Coast, summer right now, and she's (Malti) going to school here." Did R Madhavan join the cast of SSMB29? There has been constant buzz surrounding the new additions to the cast of SSMB29, besides the three stars who are a part of it already. For instance, a previous MoneyControl report claimed that R Madhavan was the latest actor to join the cast of the globe-trotting adventure. While the makers have not confirmed his inclusion, the buzz itself has generated quite the spark among fans. More about SSMB29 Well, it seems the project is of a colossal scale and SS Rajamouli has left no stone unturned to strive with his ambitious project. Reports about massive shooting sets being constructed have been circulating, resembling the ghats of Varanasi. The film is reportedly scheduled for release sometime next year. Mahesh Babu, in fact, has been keeping a very rugged physique for this project as he continues to shoot it.
Time of India
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pawan Kalyan's 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu' to release in July amid pressure from streaming platform? Here's what we know
Pawan Kalyan 's much-awaited movie Hari Hara Veera Mallu has encountered several delays since its announcement, and recent reports have been hinting at a release date of July 25. The movie was initially slated to hit theatres on June 12, but the filmmakers have now reportedly pushed the premiere to a later date. According to Telugu Chitraalu, the new release date has been set for July 25, 2025. This decision is said to have come following discussions between the film's production team and its digital streaming partner. Official confirmation from the producers is yet to be made public. 04:07 Hari Hara Veera Mallu | Song - Taara Taara (Lyrical) Earlier reports suggested that the streaming platform had been urging the producers to finalise the release schedule, especially after the film was postponed twice before — first from May 9 and then June 12. The OTT platform, which has shown some flexibility, is believed to have insisted on a firm deadline this time around. About 'Hari Hara Veera' 'Hari Hara Veera' Mallu features an ensemble cast including Nidhhi Agerwal , Bobby Deol , Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and others. Helmed by directors Krish Jagarlamudi and A. M. Jyothi Krishna, the film is set against the backdrop of the 17th-century Mughal Empire and narrates the story of the rebellious outlaw Veera Mallu. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Pawan Kalyan's work front On the work front, Pawan Kalyan has two more projects in his pipeline. One is 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh', directed by Harish Shankar. S., and the next one is They Call Him OG by Sujeeth. The movie will also feature Emraan Hashmi in his Telugu debut, alongside Priyanka Mohan and Sriya Reddy in key roles.
