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Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Coolie': Rajinikanth starrer's audio launch promises massive surprise for fans -Deets Inside
'Coolie', starring Rajinikanth and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj , will be released in theaters on August 14th. The fact that it is Lokesh Kanagaraj's next directorial venture after 'Leo' and Rajinikanth's mass comeback after 'Vettaiyan' has further raised expectations for this film. The combination of Lokesh's style, which always gives new twists to the fans, and Rajini's style-like energy is therefore remarkable. Audio launch, 50-year tribute on Aug 2 in Chennai Ahead of the film's release, a grand audio launch event has been organized at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on August 2nd. This is not just a song release event, but also a special event celebrating Rajinikanth's 50 years in the film industry. As per News 18, many of Rajinikanth's fans and film celebrities are expected to participate in this event. The event organizers have also planned to make the event an unforgettable one in Tamil cinema. Trailer to release soon, hype reaches new peak The trailer of 'Coolie' is likely to be unveiled ahead of the audio launch, and fans are eager to witness the much-awaited video. This will further increase the already high expectations among the fans about the film. In Superstar Rajinikanth's style, Lokesh's storyline is being integrated into this 'Coolie', which is shaping up to be a mega star, marking his 50th year on the screen. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Independence Day Sale is Live - Check The Sale Luxury Watches Buy Now Undo Star cast, viral songs, Anirudh's music fuel buzz Produced on a massive budget, the film stars Rajinikanth along with Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shayar, Shruti Haasan, and Sathyaraj. Anirudh has composed the music, and Girish Gangadharan has handled the cinematography. Seeing as the songs 'Chikitu' and 'Monica', which have already been released, have gone viral among the fans, there is huge anticipation among music lovers. Especially the dance of Pooja Hegde and Soubin became a trend on social media.
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Amitabh Bachchan shares emotional life-changing experience of spending a day at Navy warship: ‘I am in pride for our armed forces'
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan recently visited the Navy warship. Sharing his experience, he penned an emotional note on social media, along with a couple of pictures from his visit. Taking to his X handle, he opened up about the 'strength of our armed forces' and their contribution to India. Amitabh also shared that he returned with pride and 'utmost learning for the day'. In the pictures, the actor gave different poses while standing on the Indian Navy Destroyer. He was wearing a black blazer, trousers, and white sneakers, and punching in the air with excitement. Along with the photos, he wrote, 'You hear about the strength of our Forces .. you hear the stories of valour about our soldiers that sacrifice their lives for us all .. you discover and learn the armoured vessels that fight, so you and I can get a peaceful sleep.' ALSO READ | 'Mithun Chakraborty was more succesful than Amitabh Bachchan': When Mithun's films opened houseful, he would charge Rs 1 lakh per day and shoot only in Ooty 'You marvel at the dedication and will of our fighting men and women .. and you come back to the comfort of your home, when they that fight for your peace and calm and the very existence, put in their uniformed incredible effort to bring us our safety. Then you realise and give brave thoughts to the men and women of our fighting forces, and fall short for words in describing their unstinted contribution for the Nation,' Amitabh added. Check out his post: T 5458 – You hear about the strength of our Forces .. you hear the stories of valour about our soldiers that sacrifice their lives for us all .. you discover and learn the armoured vessels that fight, so you and I can get a peaceful sleep .. You marvel at the dedication and will… — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 31, 2025 The veteran actor also shared that he is 'filled with admiration and pride for them that give their all, for us'. 'I come back to day with the utmost learning for the Day .. and feel almost as though .. that from yesterday a guided hand brings me to the aspect of our forces which is never well known ..a prediction ..I have learnt .. I have known .. I am in pride .. and knowledge of much that should remain filled with secrecy ..I am a citizen of Bharat .. and filled with admiration and pride for them that give their all, for us ..BHARAT MATA KI JAI,' he ended the tweet. 'An experience of a lifetime – an entire day spent on an Indian Navy Destroyer ..pride, and honour for our fighting forces,' another previous post read. T 5457 – An experience of a lifetime – an entire day spent on an Indian Navy Destroyer .. pride, and honour for our fighting forces 🇮🇳 — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 30, 2025 On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in Vettaiyan, alongside Rajinikanth, last year. The film also featured Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati. He hasn't announced his next film yet.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Emotional Amitabh Bachchan shares pics, note after spending a day on Navy warship: 'I come back with utmost learning'
Actor Amitabh Bachchan recently visited an Indian Navy Destroyer, then penned a long note and shared photos. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Amitabh talked about the "strength of our forces, dedication of our fighting men and women and unstinted contribution" to India. Amitabh also shared that he returned with "utmost learning for the day". Amitabh Bachchan dedicated a post to our armed forces. Amitabh Bachchan shares pics after visiting Indian Navy Warship In the photos, Amitabh gave different poses as he stood on the Navy warship. Dressed in a black blazer, matching trousers, and white sneakers, Amitabh was seen punching in the air. Sharing his photos, Amitabh wrote, "You hear about the strength of our Forces .. you hear the stories of valour about our soldiers that sacrifice their lives for us all .. you discover and learn the armoured vessels that fight, so you and I can get a peaceful sleep." Amitabh praises India's armed forces Amitabh wrote how one falls "short for words" at the dedication of our armed forces. "You marvel at the dedication and will of our fighting men and women .. and you come back to the comfort of your home, when they that fight for your peace and calm and the very existence, put in their uniformed incredible effort to bring us our safety. Then you realise and give brave thoughts to the men and women of our fighting forces, and fall short for words in describing their unstinted contribution for the Nation," he added. Amitabh is filled with pride The veteran actor added that he is "filled with admiration and pride for them that give their all, for us". "I come back to day with the utmost learning for the Day .. and feel almost as though .. that from yesterday a guided hand brings me to the aspect of our forces which is never well known ..a prediction ..I have learnt .. I have known .. I am in pride .. and knowledge of much that should remain filled with secrecy ..I am a citizen of Bharat .. and filled with admiration and pride for them that give their all, for us ..BHARAT MATA KI JAI," concluded his note. In an earlier post, he wrote, 'An experience of a lifetime - an entire day spent on an Indian Navy Destroyer ..pride, and honour for our fighting forces.' About Amitabh's last film Amitabh was last seen with Rajinikanth in Vettaiyan, which hit theatres last year. The film also starred Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati. He is yet to announce his next film.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Amitabh Bachchan spends a day on Navy warship, calls it life-changing experience
Amitabh Bachchan recently spent an entire day aboard an Indian Navy Destroyer and took to social media and his blog to share the inspiring experience. Reflecting on the selfless service of India's armed forces, the veteran actor expressed admiration for the dedication and courage of the men and women safeguarding the his X handle, Big B wrote, 'An experience of a lifetime - an entire day spent on an Indian Navy Destroyer pride, and honour for our fighting forces."advertisementThe message was accompanied further in his blog, where he detailed his experience. 'You hear about the strength of our Forces .. you hear the stories of valour about our soldiers that sacrifice their lives for us all .. you discover and learn the armoured vessels that fight, so you and I can get a peaceful sleep," he two photos from his day with the Navy, Amitabh added, 'You marvel at the dedication and will of our fighting men and women.. and you come back to the comfort of your home, when they that fight for your peace and calm and the very existence, put in their uniformed incredible effort to bring us our safety."He went on to say, 'Then you realise and give brave thoughts to the men and women of our fighting forces, and fall short for words in describing their unstinted contribution to the Nation." The megastar, visibly moved by the experience, concluded with a powerful note of patriotism, 'I come back today with the utmost learning for the Day .. and feel almost as though .. that from yesterday a guided hand brings me to the aspect of our forces which is never well known ..a prediction I have learnt .. I have known .. I am in pride .. and knowledge of much that should remain filled with secrecy. I am a citizen of Bharat .. and filled with admiration and pride for those who give their all, for us .. BHARAT MATA KI JAI (sic)."On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan was last seen in 'Vettaiyan' alongside Rajinikanth, Manju Warrier, and Fahadh Faasil. He is currently gearing up for the upcoming season of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati'.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kingdom Movie Review: An intense action drama grounded in emotion and craft
Story: During the British era in the 1920s, a group of people living along the Srikakulam coast fall victim to brutal killings by the colonial forces. A handful manage to escape to an island near Sri Lanka. Seventy years later, Suri, a police constable haunted by the long-lost memory of his brother Shiva, agrees to take up a covert spy mission in the hope of finding him. His journey leads him to the treacherous shores of Jaffna, now under the control of smuggling cartels. But destiny has other plans, seemingly written long before his time. Review: Gowtam Tinnanuri , known for his emotionally engaging storytelling in Jersey, brings a similar sensibility to Kingdom. Though mounted on a broader canvas with action and fictional history woven in, the film never loses sight of its emotional core. Kingdom taps into a classic saviour myth, where a displaced people hold on to ancestral belief that one day, someone bearing the signs of their ancient wisdom will lead them home. Vijay Deverakonda dials down the swagger and delivers a performance grounded in restraint, emotional depth and simmering rage. As Suri, he convincingly portrays a man carrying the weight of grief and unanswered questions. His scenes with Satyadev are some of the most affecting moments in the film. Satyadev, as Shiva, brings his natural acting flair. Bhagyashri Borse makes a sincere attempt as Madhu, though her character arc could have benefited from stronger motivations. Venkitesh VP , as Murugan, the antagonist, is a show-stealer. He brings charisma, brooding intensity and calm menace, serving as a strong narrative counterweight. The supporting cast, including Manish Chaudhari as the steely handler Jayaprakash, Ayyapa Sharma as the intimidating Divi Bhairagi, Rohini as Suguna, Babu Raj as Odiyappan, and Ajith Koshy, Bhoomi Shetty, Ravi Krishna, Navya Swami, and Mahesh Achanta, all leave an impression. The film excels in its visual and aural language. Cinematographers Girish Gangadharan and Jomon T John craft a rich visual palette, capturing the moody landscapes of coastal Sri Lanka and the earthy grit of its conflict zones. Naveen Nooli's editing keeps the narrative coherent and pacy. Anirudh Ravichander 's background score rises to the occasion, amplifying key emotional beats, though traces of familiarity with his past compositions from Devara and Vettaiyan remain. The action in Kingdom is not over the top. Instead, it is functional and well-choreographed, mostly serving the emotional stakes of the story. The film's strength lies in how the physical confrontations and conflicts are grounded in personal choices, with a maturity in the staging—whether it is Suri or Shiva making a pivotal decision. Tinnanuri's control over tone ensures that the story never veers into melodrama or spectacle for its own sake. Kingdom is not about flashy heroism or exaggerated showdowns. It is an action drama that finds strength in its emotional weight. It marks a return to form for Vijay Deverakonda, who finds the right balance between intensity and vulnerability. It's a well-crafted action drama with emotional integrity and visual flair. Nitpicking aside, Kingdom delivers an impactful cinematic experience.
