Bridge7, a newly launched Los Angeles-based production company, has secured the film sequel and television rights to the 2008 Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire. The acquisition was made from UK-based production company Celador, which originally co-produced the film with Film4. Founded by producer Swati Shetty and veteran CAA agent Grant Kessman, Bridge7 is poised to develop both a sequel and a television series inspired by the original movie, which was directed by Danny Boyle and based on Vikas Swarup's novel Q & A.
The gripping drama Slumdog Millionaire tells the story of Jamal Malik (played by Dev Patel), a young man from the slums of Mumbai who competes on the Indian quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati and astounds everyone by answering every question correctly, eventually winning a massive cash prize. However, he's suspected of cheating and recounts his tumultuous life story, which offers answers to the questions he faced.
The film received widespread acclaim, earning eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. It also won numerous BAFTA and Golden Globe awards, establishing Slumdog Millionaire as one of the most celebrated films of the 21st century. Dev Patel's breakthrough performance, along with a stellar cast that included Freida Pinto, Madhur Mittal, Anil Kapoor, and Irrfan Khan, contributed to the film's global success.
Bridge7's acquisition signals an exciting future for the Slumdog Millionaire story. Swati Shetty and Grant Kessman shared their enthusiasm, highlighting how the film's universal themes of perseverance, fate, and human connection resonate across cultures and will continue to do so in new adaptations.
The much-anticipated Telugu film Ghaati has taken a surprising and delightful musical turn with its first single Sailore, a festive wedding anthem that contrasts sharply with the intense and rugged glimpses previously teased by the makers. Featuring lead stars Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu in a visually stunning tribal setting, this song adds an unexpected layer of joy and vibrancy to the film's narrative.
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It is known that renowned Tamil actor Vijayakanth sadly passed away due to health issues earlier today on 28 December. The likes of Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi and Narendra Modi have reacted to the same. "Heartbroken to know that our ‘Puratchi Kalingar’, ‘Captain’ Vijayakanth is no more. He was a wonderful human being, Hero of the Masses,a multi faceted personality and an astute politician. Though he never acted in straight Telugu films, he is hugely popul
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Macho hero Gopichand’s unique action entertainer Bhimaa being helmed by popular Kannada director A Harsha and produced prestigiously by KK Radhamohan under the successful banner Sri Sathya Sai Arts is fast progressing with its shoot. The movie stars Priya Bhavani Shankar and Malvika Sharma playing the heroines opposite Gopichand. Wishing everyone on Diwali eve, the makers of this high-budget movie released a new poster featuring Gopichand in an action-packed avatar. He appears
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In a new controversy, Kannada producer Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah has accused the makers of Hi Nanna, starring Natural Star Nani, of copying his 2020 Kannada film Bheema Sena Nala Maharaja. Hi Nanna, a family drama directed by Shouryuv, was released on December 7, 2023, and became a massive hit. However, Mallikarjunaiah, known for his work on popular Kannada films like Avane Srimannarayana and Kirik Party, took to Instagram to express his concerns.
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Dulquer Salmaan, who gained immense success with his recent blockbuster Lucky Baskhar, is back in the spotlight with his new project, Kaantha. The actor, who is also producing the movie under his banner Wayfarer Films, has partnered with Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media for the film. Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj, Kaantha marks a significant milestone for Dulquer as it is being released to commemorate his 13 years in the film industry. To celebrate this
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After creating waves across Indian theatres and dominating the box office, Animal is now preparing to reach a new international audience. The high-octane action drama starring Ranbir Kapoor is officially set to release in Japan on February 13, 2026. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film has already carved a place for itself as one of the most discussed and commercially successful Hindi films of recent times. Animal, which released in December 2023, stood out for its intense narrative, emotio
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