How did participating in The Traitors affect you emotionally? Lakshmi Manchu: It hit me like a whack. I had no idea what I was signing up for emotionally. I’m someone who genuinely enjoys meeting new people and making friends. But suddenly, I was in a game where those people were talking behind my back. After the show, I actu
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Tamannaah Bhatia makes her Cannes debut this year. She talks about the lessons she’s learned through her career, the difference between an actor and a heroine and how the cinematic perceptions of women have changed over time: I read that you started working at 15, which is a very tender age to enter a tough business. What did you learn and how did that experience shape you t
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How did you come on board for Mirai? After my debut in Ashoka Vanamlo Arjuna Kalyanam, I was waiting for a strong role. Mirai came at the perfect time with an extraordinary script. My character immediately connected with me, and I was excited to be part of it. Tell us about your character in Mirai.
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Why was Karthi’s Annagaru (Va Vathiyar) postponed at the last minute? The film was postponed due to a legal order from the Madras High Court, which blocked its release because producer Gnanvel Raja failed to clear long-pending dues to financier Arjunlal Sunderdas. Until the debt is fully repaid, the film cannot release in theaters or on any platform. How much money does the producer owe the financier? Studio Green initially borrowed Rs. 10.35 crore in 2014. With accumulated interest, the outstan
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What inspired you to write an adventurous script like Ghaati? Krish Jagarlamudi: Every film of mine feels like an adventure. With Ghaati, the idea came from Dr. Chintakinda Srinivasa Rao, a great writer whose works I admire. His story idea intrigued me, especially the concept of Ghaatils, laborers on the Andhra-Orissa border. It felt exciting and fresh, and I
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Shefali Jariwala’s legacy as the iconic Kaanta Laga Girl remains etched in the hearts of millions. In this exclusive interview with directors Vinay Sapru and Radhika Rao, we take a deep dive into Shefali’s career, her journey from a college student to a national sensation, and the profound impact Kaanta Laga had on Bollywood. Despite the immense success of her breakout song, Shefali remained humble and content with her journey. Directors Vinay Sapr
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Debut director Ritesh Rana talks about his experiences going from a short-film maker to feature film-maker for Mathu Vadalara. From the promos the film looks like it’s geared towards men. Basically I revealed what I could in the promos without giving away the story because it is a thriller. The film revolves around 12 char
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How did the idea of Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi originate and how was Kalyan Ram approached? The producers initially wanted to do a mass film with Kalyan Ram. After building his character, I envisioned a powerful mother role and thought of the name Vyjayanthi. Kalyan Ram said the film should only proceed if Vijayashanti agrees. She did, after a few small suggestions to the script. What is the central conflict in the film? The ideological diff
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Your earlier works had horror and action. Why choose a romantic comedy like 'Single'? My first Tamil film was a comedy entertainer produced by the legendary S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. Comedy is not new to me. I’ve always wanted to explore this genre again, and 'Single' gave me that perfect opportunity. How did you come up with the story for 'Single'? I wrote the story during the COVID-19 lockdown and narrate
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Dimple Hayathi is the female lead in Macho Hero Gopichand's next, Ramabaanam releasing on May 5th. The film brings back the blockbuster combination of Gopichand and director Sriwass once again together. Dimple spoke to the media ahead of the film. How did you get into Rambaanam project? I signed Rambaanam while I was doing the movie 'Khiladi'. I looked very glamorous in Kiladi. After watching Khiladi, the director Sriwaas expressed his hesitation about me playi
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