Bengaluru, March 5 (Ians) To create awareness on kidney health, the Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru organised a second edition — bean-shaped (kidney) Cyclothon 2.0 in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Divided into two loops covering 100 km, the Cyclothon was completed in 2.5 hours, where the first loop covered 47 km, starting from Old Airport Road, passing through Millers Road, Malleshwaram, Yeshwanthpur, Hebbal, and returning to Old Airport Road.
The second loop covered 53 km, starting from Old Airport Road, and on to Whitefield, Varthur Road, Sarjapur, Jayanagar, and back to Old Airport Road.
The cyclothon was joined by over 600 participants including doctors, 10 celebrities, and 23 influencers who participated and used their voice to spread the message of kidney health, preventive interventions, and enhanced accessibility to kidney care across the city.
Prominent Sandalwood celebrities, including Praveen Tej, Manvita Kamath, Vikky, Arun, Nagabhusana, Sonu Gowda, Vasuki Vaibhav, Shwetha Shrivastav, Kushee Ravi and Amrutha Iyengar stepped forward to support the cause.
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Divided into two loops covering 100 km, the Cyclothon was completed in 2.5 hours, where the first loop covered 47 km, starting from Old Airport Road, passing through Millers Road, Malleshwaram, Yeshwanthpur, Hebbal, and returning to Old Airport Road.
The second loop covered 53 km, starting from Old Airport Road, and on to Whitefield, Varthur Road, Sarjapur, Jayanagar, and back to Old Airport Road.
The cyclothon was joined by over 600 participants including doctors, 10 celebrities, and 23 influencers who participated and used their voice to spread the message of kidney health, preventive interventions, and enhanced accessibility to kidney care across the city.
Prominent Sandalwood celebrities, including Praveen Tej, Manvita Kamath, Vikky, Arun, Nagabhusana, Sonu Gowda, Vasuki Vaibhav, Shwetha Shrivastav, Kushee Ravi and Amrutha Iyengar stepped forward to support the cause.
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- 3/5/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
CinemaThough this may be a gloomy period owing to the pandemic, people can find some cheer with entertainment options online.Tnm StaffEven as Covid-19 cases are going up across the country and many states have once again reduced the occupancy in theatres, quite a few new films have come out on Over-the-Top (Ott) platforms this festive season. April marks the New Year in many states, including south India. Though this may be a gloomy period owing to the pandemic, people can find some cheer with entertainment options online. Here is a list of new south Indian releases on Ott platforms: Jathi Ratnalu Starring Naveen Polishetty, Rahul Ramakrishna and Priyadarshi, this Telugu comedy was a blockbuster theatrical release. Directed by Anudeep, the film follows the story of three young men who go from a small town to Hyderabad. It is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Joji A crime drama directed by Dileesh Pothan,...
- 4/14/2021
- by Haritha
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe Santhosh Ananddram directorial will be released in both Telugu and Kannada languages.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe makers of upcoming film Yuvarathnaa starring Puneeth Rajkumar, released the trailer of the movie on Saturday. Puneeth Rajkumar, popularly known as power star in Sandalwood, plays the titular role in the movie. His performance in the trailer promises a power- packed actioner. The plot explores the loopholes in the education system. The visuals from the trailer indicate that the movie will explore corrupt educational officials and systemic incompetency of the education system in detail. Towards the end of the trailer, we see Puneet taking control of things in an attempt to put an end to the malpractices. Watch the trailer of Yuvarathnaa here: Actor Sayyeshaa plays the role of Vandana and stars opposite Puneeth in the movie. Yuvarathnaa marks Sayyeshaa’s Kannada and Telugu debut. Glimpses from romantic sequences between the duo have been featured in the trailer.
- 3/23/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SandalwoodPuneeth Rajkumar is currently in Kashmir, shooting for his upcoming film ‘James’. Digital NativeDigital NativeReports of Sandalwood star Puneeth Rajkumar teaming up with director Dinakar Thoogudeepa for a new film. However, official confirmation for the same is awaited. Sources say that Dinakar Thoogudeepa had penned a story for the star during last year’s pandemic-induced lockdown, and got the opportunity to narrate it to him recently. There is a strong possibility that the two will collaborate on this project, we hear. Meanwhile, Puneeth has a slew of other projects in the making. The actor is currently in Kashmir, on the sets of his upcoming film James. Director Chethan Kumar, lead star Puneeth Rajkumar and the rest of the cast and crew are in the valley where the shooting schedule has been planned. Reports are that Chethan has planned to shoot an action and song sequence there, which will be choreographed...
- 2/22/2021
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodBesides Puneeth, 'James' will have the Bollywood star Mukesh Rishi in a pivotal role.Digital NativePuneeth Rajkumar starrer James is progressing at a break-neck speed ever since the lockdown was lifted. According to an update about this film, the team will begin shooting in some exotic locations in Kashmir from February 18th. Director Chethan Kumar, lead star Puneeth Rajkumar and the rest of the cast and crew are currently in the valley where the shooting schedule has been planned. Reports are that Chethan has planned to shoot an action and song sequence there which will be choreographed by A Harsha and stunt master Vijay respectively. Besides Puneeth in the lead role, James will have the Bollywood star Mukesh Rishi in a pivotal role. Charan Raj has been roped in to compose the tunes for this entertainer. Bankrolled by Kishore Pathikonda, James will be a complete mass entertainer, say sources. While James is in progress,...
- 2/18/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodBeyond Kgf, there are many more Kannada films that deserve to be discovered by those outside the state. Sanjana DeshpandeThe films of a nation become a way for people to delve into its culture and society. Across the globe, among the masses, the Indian cinema industry has always been synonymous with Bollywood. However, India has several film industries and the films that each makes are also unique. Sandalwood got new recognition after the Yash starrer Kgf rose to popularity across the country. Although the period-action drama had elements of a commercial film, it still stood out because of the way in which it was conceptualised, shot and presented. However, it was the story that attracted the audience. But beyond Kgf, there are many more Kannada films that deserve to be discovered by those outside the state. Here are five offbeat films that we would recommend. Shuddhi An Adarsh Eshwarappa directorial,...
- 12/25/2020
- by Sanjana
- The News Minute
SANDALWOODThe shooting, which was scheduled to begin in October, was delayed as director R Chandru and his family tested positive for the coronavirus. Digital NativeDigital NativeThe shooting of the Upendra starrer Kabza was scheduled to begin in October this year, but unfortunately, the film’s director R Chandru and his family tested Covid-19-positive, due to which the shooting had to be postponed. This was indeed a big drawback for the project, and Upendra’s fans have been waiting eagerly for updates. The latest development is that the shooting of Kabza will recommence this month. Fans are very happy with this news, and are waiting for more information regarding the film. Expectations from Kabza are high, as R Chandru and Upendra are working together for the third time, after the box office successes I Love You and Brahma. Kabza, according to reports, will revolve around the life of a powerful underworld don played by Upendra.
- 12/11/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by Santosh Ananddram, the film has Sayyesha playing the female lead.Digital NativeA poster with a new look of star Puneeth Rajkumar in his upcoming Yuva Rathnaa was released on the occasion of Dussehra. The star is seen with an intense, raw look standing amidst heavy chains, which has his fans waiting in anticipation to know more about the film. Reports say that he will be seen in a macho avatar in the film. The shooting of Yuva Rathnaa was wrapped up recently and the team is busy with the post-production. The film is directed by Santosh Ananddram, who had collaborated with Puneeth to deliver the smash hit Rajakumaraa. The film is bankrolled by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner Hombale Films. It has Sayyesha playing the female lead and this is her first film in the Kannada film industry. The rest of the star cast includes Dhananjaya, Diganth, Sonu Gowda,...
- 10/27/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Sandalwood'Yuvarathnaa' is directed by Santosh Ananddram who had collaborated with Puneeth to deliver the smash hit film 'Rajakumaraa'.Digital NativeIt is now official that the shooting of the upcoming Puneeth Rajkumar starrer Yuvarathnaa has been wrapped up. The film’s director Santosh Ananddram had confirmed this by posting a pic of the team on the day of the wrap-up. About 90 per cent of Yuvarathnaa’s shooting was completed before the lockdown. All that remained to be shot were a few scenes and a song sequence which were done now with the lockdown rules relaxed. With the shooting wrapped up completely, the post-production and promos will begin in full swing. Further, the government has agreed to re-open the theatres and there are expectations that Yuvarathnaa may hit the marquee for Christmas this year. According to reports, scenes involving Puneeth Rajkumar were shot in various colleges in Karnataka. It may be noted...
- 10/14/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodSet in the 1980s, the film will revolve around the life of a powerful underworld don played by Upendra.Digital NativeDigital NativeUpendra’s upcoming film Kabza will be out in two parts, we hear. According to reports doing the rounds, initially there were no plans to have two parts but the creative team developed the story further during the lockdown and got Upendra’s approval to proceed. Reports say that director R Chandru put forth the idea of making Kabza a two-part project and Upendra was impressed with the way it was developed and agreed to the idea. However, the team will be completing the first part before proceeding with the second part. Kabza, according to reports, will revolve around the life of a powerful underworld don played by Upendra. The film, set in the 1980s, will feature a bevy of stars from various industries, including Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj,...
- 10/8/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe star is celebrating his birthday today on September 18th and yesterday, his fans got a treat from the makers of 'Kabza' with the new poster.Digital NativeThe poster of the upcoming film Kabza was released on the eve of its lead star Upendra’s birthday. The star is celebrating his birthday today on September 18th and yesterday, his fans got a treat from the makers of Kabza with the new poster. The poster itself is intriguing with some unique weapons in the background. Speaking about the film, Kabza’s director had said in an interview with Cinemaexpress, “Kabza will be set between the 1940s and 1980s period. Through this poster, I want to convey to the audience the theme I am exploring in my film.” View this post on Instagram ಬಹುಭಾಷಾ ಸಿನಿಮಾ "ಕಬ್ಜ" ಥೀಮ್ ಪೋಸ್ಟರ್ ಬಿಡುಗಡೆ ಮಾಡಿದ...
- 9/18/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodMeanwhile, following the massive outbreak of coronavirus, Puneet has called off his birthday celebrations and has appealed to his fans not to celebrate or visit him.Digital NativeTuesday marks Sandalwood Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar’s birthday, and his fans are in for a big treat. The dialogue teaser from the star’s upcoming film Yuva Rathna has been unveiled as a part of the celebrations. This Santosh Anandram directorial is reaching the final stages and there are just a few song sequences to be canned. The title Yuva Rathna comes with the tagline ‘Power of Youth’ which gave an indication that it would have a political touch. However, the teaser released some time ago did not have anything connected to politics. Meanwhile, following the massive outbreak of coronavirus, Puneet has called off his birthday celebrations and has appealed to his fans not to celebrate or visit him on his birthday,...
- 3/17/2020
- by Ragamalika
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film’s release date is expected to be announced in a few days. Digital NativeDigital Native The Kannada film Godhra, starring Sathish Ninasam and Shraddha Srinath, which has been in the making for several months now, is nearing completion with just the intro song needing to be shot. Reports are that the team will be shooting this intro song next month and the prep work for it is now on. Directed by debutant Nandish, a former associate of Jacob Varghese, the film has music by Judah Sandy and Karthik, with cinematography handled by Sashi Kumar. Godhra has been shot in various locations including Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Kurnool, Sakleshpur, Haasan, Bengaluru and Malaysia. The film’s release date is expected to be announced in a few days. According to an update about this flick, we hear that Sonu Gowda, who was last seen in the Sathish Ninasam starrer Chambal, will be playing an important role.
- 1/28/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by R Chandru, the high budget film will be released in seven languages.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt was announced several months ago that Upendra’s next will be Kabza, directed by R Chandru, with whom he had worked with in I Love You. The update about this film is that it was launched with a lot of fanfare, with the official pooja held on Saturday. Touted to be a high budget film, Kabza will be released in seven languages including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi and Bengali, with plans to dub it in Chinese. The film’s story will revolve around the life of a powerful underworld don played by Upendra. The film is set in the 1980s and will feature a bevy of stars from various industries, including Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj, Jayaprakash Reddy, Pradeep Rawat, Manoj Bajpai, Samuthirakani and Nana Patekar (who was accused of sexual harassment...
- 1/6/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodTouted to be a gangster film set in the 1980s, ‘Kabza’ is directed by R Chandru.Digital NativeUpendra and director R Chandru announced a new project some time ago. A recent update about it is that it will be launched on November 18 with plans to complete the shooting in one stretch. Titled Kabza, the film is set in the 1980s and the director has earmarked several locations in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Madurai and Mangaluru for the shooting. Touted to be a gangster film, the filmmakers are planning to release Kabza in seven languages – Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi and Bengali. Tollywood actor Jagapathy Babu has been roped in to play one of the seven baddies in the film. Reports indicate that Nana Patekar (who was accused of sexual harassment by Tanushree Dutta), Manoj Bajpai, Pradeep Rawat, Prakash Raj, Samuthirakani and Jaya Prakash Reddy may also join the star cast as villains.
- 11/12/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThis is director Chandru's and Upendra's third outing after 'Bramha' and 'I Love You'. Digital NativeAfter the success of I Love You Upendra and director R Chandru are teaming up once again with for Kabza. Director Chandru who is known for his love stories has picked up an underworld story for this film. The first look of the film was recently released and the star is seen in a retro look from the 80s. The actor is seen sporting long hair, wearing bell-bottoms with printed, buttoned-down shirts. To be made on a budget of Rs 40 crore, the film will be made in seven languages including Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, Marathi and Bengali. This is Chandru's and Upendra's third outing after Bramha and I Love You. Their previous hit, I Love You, which was also bankrolled by R Chandru, starred Upendra and Rachita Ram as the lead pair.
- 9/24/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodRukmini and Nishvika Naidu have been roped in as the heroines for this film.Digital NativeShanshank is all set to direct and produce a film that will have Upendra playing the lead role. Rukmini and Nishvika Naidu have been roped in as the heroines for this venture. The director has revealed that the first look and title of the film will be released on September 18 as a birthday treat for Upendra’s fans. While Shanshank has said that Upendra will be seen in a new light in this film, the hero has said that the director has come out with a unique screenplay and his creativity is top notch. Both the director as well as the hero are certain that movie buffs are going to love this film. Upendra’s last film release was I Love You, which hit the marquee in June this year. Starring Upendra and Rachita Ram as the lead pair,...
- 8/26/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
AwardsThe awards will take place on August 15 and 16 in Doha.Tnm StaffThe nominees for South Indian International Movie Awards (Siima) 2019 have been announced under various categories for all four south Indian languages. The eighth edition of this awards ceremony will take place on August 15 and 16 Doha, Qatar. Here is the list of nominees under different categories for all four different languages. For full details on the nominees under different categories in all four languages, click here. Best Film (Tamil) Kadaikutty Singam, Vada Chennai, 96, Paraiyerum Perumal, Sarkar Best Director (Tamil) Ajay Gnanamuthu for Imaikaa Nodigal, Ar Murugadoss for Sarkar, Vetrimaaran for Vada Chennai, Pandiraj for Kadaikutty Singam, Shankar for 2.0 Best Actor Male (Tamil) Dhanush for Vada Chennai, Karthi for Kadaikuddy Singam, Vijay for Sarkar, Vijay Sethupathi for 96 and Jayam Ravi for Adanga Maru Best Actor Female (Tamil) Aishwarya Rajesh for Kanaa, Jyothika for Kaatrin Mozhi, Nayanthara for Kolamavu Kokila, Samantha for...
- 7/18/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe actor, who is in London where he underwent surgery for a shoulder injury, will be back in India soon after which an announcement about the film is expected.Digital NativeDigital NativeDirector R Chandru is basking in glory over his recent film release I Love You, starring Upendra in the lead role, turning out to be a huge hit. I Love You, which stars Rachita Ram opposite Upendra, was directed and produced by Chandru. Sonu Gowda plays a pivotal role in this flick besides a host of actors in supporting roles. The technical crew of I Love You includes music by Kiran Thotambyle and cinematography by Naveen Kumar. The Telugu version of this bilingual film was released in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to positive reviews as well. According to the latest reports, Chandru had narrated a one-liner to Kannada megastar Shiva Rajkumar and it appears that...
- 7/12/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
KollywoodR Chandru, who directed the original, has reportedly been roped in to wield the megaphone again.Digital NativeThe Kannada movie I Love You, starring Upendra, hit the marquee recently and has been doing well at the Sandalwood box office. The Telugu version of this bilingual was released in the Telugu-speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to positive reviews. Following its success, the makers of I Love You are planning to remake the film in Tamil. Reports say that a top production house will be bankrolling the venture with R Chandru, who had directed the original, roped in to wield the megaphone again. It appears that Karthi will be reprising the role done by Upendra. I Love You, starring Upendra and Rachita Ram in the lead, is directed and produced by Chandru. Sonu Gowda plays a pivotal role in this flick besides a host of actors in supporting roles. The...
- 7/11/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe prime premise is to establish two sexist philosophies – women fall in love only with well-settled rich guys and women always break the relationship and can forget men easily.Aravind ShwethaUpendra is back on the silver screen after two long years with I Love You Nanne Preethse and he has teamed up with R Chandru, well-known for tragic love stories. Upendra, at least in his films, is a firm believer that true love doesn’t exist at all. When the duo collaborated, for obvious reasons, expectations were extremely high. But, can high expectation and pressure lead to a disaster? Well, that sounds true in the case of I Love You. Santhosh Narayan (Upendra) is a billionaire. He is married to Gowri (Sonu Gowda), a dutiful and ideal homemaker and they have a child. But Santhosh is not in love with Gowri. He has everything - money, name, fame, ideal wife and a near-perfect family,...
- 6/14/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe film is slated for release on June 14.Digital NativeYouTube screenshotThe trailer of the Upendra starrer I Love You was released recently by Kiccha Sudeep and has been received well by the star’s fans, garnering more than 13,95,600 views till now. I Love You, starring Upendra and Rachita Ram as the lead pair, is directed and produced by Chandru. The film is slated for release on June 14. It may be recalled here that Upendra launched I Love You on May 21 last year amidst a lot of expectations among his fans. The songs from the film have turned out to be hits, and the posters and teasers released earlier indicate that it is a romantic entertainer. Sonu Gowda plays a pivotal role in this flick, besides a host of supporting actors. The technical crew of I Love You includes music by Kiran Thotambyle and cinematography by Naveen Kumar. Meanwhile, Upendra is...
- 6/4/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirector Maurya Dn clarified that the film is not a sequel to Upendra’s 2008 movie ‘Buddhivantha’.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe makers of Upendra’s upcoming film were having a tough time picking up a title for the project. Now we learn that, after much deliberation, the director finally has chosen Buddhivantha 2. On this, director Maurya Dn told Cinema Express, “From the time I started my script, I had Buddhivantha and Pithamaha in mind. Since one of Upendra’s films was already titled Buddhivantha, I was looking for another name. But I came back to Buddhivantha since the title fits the story. We had no choice but to with this.” While this gave rise to speculation that the film may be a sequel to Upendra’s 2008 blockbuster movie Buddhivantha, the director confirmed that it is not so. Upendra will be playing dual roles in this film, which has Sonal Monteiro and Meghana Raj as the female leads.
- 5/24/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodBoth films will be out in theatres on June 14, confirm sources.Digital NativeDigital NativeThere is an interesting box office clash set to happen in Sandalwood next month. Yes, according to reports, Shiva Rajkumar’s Rustum and Upendra’s I Love You have locked in on the same release date. Both these films will be out in theatres on June 14, confirm sources. Trade sources point out that the makers of Rustum are planning a big release and the film is likely to be released in 500 screens across India. And I Love You, being a Kannada-Telugu bilingual, is expected to get 600 screens in Karnataka and 400 screens in Telugu speaking regions. Rustum is helmed by the stunt director turned director Ravi Varma and produced by Jayanna and Bhogendra under the banner Jayanna Combines. Shraddha Srinath has been roped in to play the lead opposite Shiva Rajkumar and Mayuri will be seen as Shiva Rajkumar’s sister.
- 5/22/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by Chandru, the film has Rachita Ram playing the lead opposite Upendra.Digital NativeThe shooting of Upendra’s upcoming film I Love You was wrapped up and recently it went in for censor board certification. Now, we have news that the film has been given a UA certification. Confirming that his film has been through censor certification, director Chandru had said that he will be working out the release date once Upendra, who is on vacation, is back. The filmmakers will have to choose a suitable date for its release as it is scheduled to be released in Kannada as well as Telugu. On this, Chandru has been quoted by Cinema Express as saying, “I am planning the release in May, but will take a call once Upendra is back this week. Depending on the time we require for promotions, we will decide when the film will hit theatres.
- 5/8/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by R Chandru, the film is touted to be a romantic entertainer.Digital NativeDigital NativeHere’s some good news for Upendra fans out there. The pre-release trailer of his upcoming film I Love You will be unveiled by Kiccha Sudeep. Directed by R Chandru, the film has been in the making for a long time and fans had begun to wonder about it release. But now all doubts have been quelled with this news about the pre-release trailer. And regarding the release of the movie, we hear that it is scheduled for next month and the date will be announced soon. The songs from I Love You have turned out to be hits and the posters and teasers released earlier indicate that it is a romantic entertainer. Plans are on to release the film in Kannada as well as Telugu, and it is expected to go in for censor certification soon.
- 4/25/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodMost films follow a clichéd formula when it comes to narrating a good vs evil story, but director Jacob Varghese manages to keep it realistic.Aravind ShwethaThe very name Chambal, made famous by dacoits, can send a shiver down one’s spine. All thanks to Bollywood films, the name is synonymous with loot, robbery and atrocities. The Chambal valley has, for decades, been home to generations of outlaws. But now times have changed, people there have changed, and it is not a tainted land anymore. However, the level of atrocity in the form of corruption and land grabbing has now spread across the country and the makers of the film Chambal have tried to explore one such act of barbarism through the eyes of an Ias officer. The film, however, landed in controversy after a few people argued that late Ias officer Dk Ravi’s story was part of the film.
- 2/22/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodWhile the trailer promised an engaging comic entertainer, the film follows an 'old wine in new bottle' format.Aravind ShwethaFor Sandalwood, 2018 ended with a big bang, thanks to Yash’s Kgf: Chapter 1, which kept the hopes of the audience soaring for 2019. The film, considered to be a magnum opus, not only broke records but also set high standards. The first Kannada release of 2019, Fortuner, with its engaging trailer, had promised a comic entertainer. However, the film follows the “old wine in new bottle” format, making it an uninteresting watch. Partha (Diganth) is a local Mla’s son and a spoilt brat. He is not interested in politics or securing a job. He meets Anusha (Sonu Gowda), a techie, and immediately falls in love with her. After lying through his teeth about his livelihood, he marries her. Anusha gets to know that Partha is a jobless man and is disgusted by his attitude.
- 1/4/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe movie is almost complete except for one song which will be shot in Dubai. Digital NativeThe newest Upendra movie, I Love You, is all set to hit the screens on February 14, Valentines day. The release date is said to be an attempt to emphasise on the theme of the movie, romance. The Kannada movie stars Upendra and Rachita Ram as the lead pair and is produced and directed by Chandru. The bilingual movie to be released in Kannada and Telugu was launched on May 21 amidst much fanfare. Apart from Upendra and Rachita Ram, the movie also has actor Sonu Gowda in a pivotal role and a host of other supporting actors. Kiram Thotambyle has scored the music for the movie while Naveen Kumar has handled the camera. Sources say that I Love You’s shooting is almost complete except for one song which will be shot in Dubai, for...
- 12/22/2018
- by Meghak
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe Independence Day week will see several highly anticipated films hitting the screen.Tnm Staff2018 has seen some significant movies emerging from the south Indian film industries. The Independence Day weekend is a coveted date at the box-office and like every year, the industries are gearing up for a slew of releases. With August marking the beginning of the festival season, there are several films which are awaiting a date for release. Here are some of the most awaited movies of the year from across all four south Indian languages that will be hitting the screens this week. Geetha Govindam (Telugu) Parasuram’s upcoming Telugu romantic comedy Geetha Govindam will have Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna playing the lead pair. The story revolves around Govind who has a roving eye for women and his girlfriend Geetha. What happens to the lead pair forms the story of Geetha Govindam. With Vijay...
- 8/14/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodIt comes as a bit of a surprise to see Sandalwood pick up on the topic of Aadhaar and data theft so quickly.Rakesh MeharUnless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s likely that questions about Aadhaar have loomed large in your life lately, thanks to the ongoing court hearings and messages regarding mandatory linking that inundated us all till recently. But even in times like this, it comes as a bit of a surprise to see Sandalwood pick up on the topic of Aadhaar and data theft so quickly. Which makes this week’s Gultoo already a rare find – a Kannada film whose plot points are as current as you could hope for. But even more interestingly, this film, written by Avinash Lakshmaiah and Janardhan Chikkanna, seems to get many of its buzz words and technical plot points right, even if not the politics of the issue. So, when characters in the film talk about things like “worms” or “shoulder surfing”, you get the feeling that they might actually know what these words mean. Thanks to that effort, Gultoo, which Janardhan also directed, certainly shows flashes of an engaging digital thriller. So you have Alok (newcomer Naveen Shankar), a super-smart engineer who dreams of founding the next unicorn start-up, but ends up living a fairly dead-end life serving coffee and teaching at a computer institute instead. One day, Pooja (Sonu Gowda) walks into his life and romance seems to blossom. But there’s more to both our protagonists than meets the eye and a giant cat-and-mouse game is poised to unfold. Unfortunately, though, as current as the topic of his script is, Janardhan seems unable to break completely out of the formula trap, wasting most of the first half on an overly long romance. And sadly, the film’s take on romance doesn’t move too far from the trodden path. There is a nod or two towards updated thinking: like the neighbour who spots Alok taking Pooja up to his room. When she learns that Pooja is a “friend”, she comments: “Alright if it’s a friend. The boys who were here earlier would always say they are taking their sisters up to their rooms.” But aside from moments like this, the first half follows fairly predictable and sometimes boring lines. So by the time the film gets to the core of its story, it has little time to meticulously unfold its thrilling chase. Instead, a little over halfway through, Gultoo dumps its story on the viewer in a series of excessively telling explanations. The film also seems trapped by its own desire to be understood, which takes priority over the traditional modes of building suspense and slowly teasing out the tangled threads of mystery. Sometimes the film manages to combine the desire for explanation with creative outtakes, as with the extended primer on ideas like big data and the dark web, featuring an appearance by U-Turn director Pawan Kumar. But laying out all of its key ideas as dumbed-down explanations robs the film of its potential for dramatic conflict. So when the end credits roll by, you can’t help but feel a little disappointed. There are still enough interesting elements in the film to keep you engaged throughout. The supporting cast, for instance, including actors like Avinash and Rangayana Raghu, bring their A-game to characters who have been written with more depth than the usual Sandalwood fare. Sonu Gowda too has her moments in a story that gives her plenty of screen-time. The first half is also enlivened by some unusual songs written by Amit Anand, whose music gives a different feel to the film. While Gultoo is not without its problems, it still strikes a chord simply by trying to get off the beaten path of Kannada cinema. Disclaimer: This review was not paid for or commissioned by anyone associated with the film. Neither Tnm nor any of its reviewers have any sort of business relationship with the film's producers or any other members of its cast and crew.
- 3/30/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
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