Post-independence, foreign relations between India and Pakistan have been unstable, to say the least. The 1970s were the peak of the conflict between the two nations, and many stories are still left untold of the unsung martyrs who sacrificed themselves. Such stories need to be presented with finesse and utmost subtlety instead of joining the jingoism bandwagon. Directed by Sankalp Reddy, Ib 71 is the story of a mission that is put in motion with the only goal of stopping war from being waged. The irony remains, the conflict still happened.
Spoilers Ahead
Prologue
The movie begins with a history of East Pakistan, which was on the brink of a civil war, and Ib agents are also trying to get as much information as they can to understand the situation. This is just a prologue to the film that gives context by presenting the subcontinent’s history. It is implied that...
Spoilers Ahead
Prologue
The movie begins with a history of East Pakistan, which was on the brink of a civil war, and Ib agents are also trying to get as much information as they can to understand the situation. This is just a prologue to the film that gives context by presenting the subcontinent’s history. It is implied that...
- 7/8/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Bollywood action star and film producer Vidyut Jammwal, whose latest release ‘Ib 71’ has hit the screens, spoke about why patriotic films give a tough competition to genres such as action, romance and comedy.
In conversation, Vidyut, who comes from an army background said: “It has emotions. Everyone has different tastes but when it comes to the love for the country it’s the same for all.”
He added: “I have arguments with my close friends whether they believe they are more patriotic than me, or I am more patriotic than them. So this is an emotion which is universal. That’s the only reason it works.”
Directed by the National-Award winning filmmaker Sankalp Reddy, ‘Ib 71’ tells the story of the Ganga hijack of 1971, which helped India gain a strategic advantage over Pakistan.
‘Ib 71’ is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series Film and Reliance Entertainment. The Action Hero Films production stars Vidyut Jammwal,...
In conversation, Vidyut, who comes from an army background said: “It has emotions. Everyone has different tastes but when it comes to the love for the country it’s the same for all.”
He added: “I have arguments with my close friends whether they believe they are more patriotic than me, or I am more patriotic than them. So this is an emotion which is universal. That’s the only reason it works.”
Directed by the National-Award winning filmmaker Sankalp Reddy, ‘Ib 71’ tells the story of the Ganga hijack of 1971, which helped India gain a strategic advantage over Pakistan.
‘Ib 71’ is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series Film and Reliance Entertainment. The Action Hero Films production stars Vidyut Jammwal,...
- 5/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 11 (Ians) This would be a first as Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal, who is gearing up for the release of ‘Ib 71’, has dedicated the film to his fans and has given them credits on the opening slate of the film.
The film begins with a heartening note by the actor, who took a moment to express his appreciation to his loyal fan base, fondly known as the Jammwalians.
Addressing this, he said, “I stand here today, humbled and immensely grateful to all the Jammwalians out there who have stood by my side and supported me unconditionally. Your love and encouragement have been the driving force behind my passion for cinema. Without you, none of this would be possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Directed by the National-Award winning filmmaker Sankalp Reddy, ‘Ib 71’ tells the story of the Ganga hijack of 1971, which helped India...
The film begins with a heartening note by the actor, who took a moment to express his appreciation to his loyal fan base, fondly known as the Jammwalians.
Addressing this, he said, “I stand here today, humbled and immensely grateful to all the Jammwalians out there who have stood by my side and supported me unconditionally. Your love and encouragement have been the driving force behind my passion for cinema. Without you, none of this would be possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Directed by the National-Award winning filmmaker Sankalp Reddy, ‘Ib 71’ tells the story of the Ganga hijack of 1971, which helped India...
- 5/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Dalip Tahhil will be seen essaying the role of Zulfiqar Bhutto, a prominent Pakistani Sindhi politician in the upcoming film ‘Ib 71’. He said he spent months on his life, mannerisms, speech patterns to nail his character.
Tahhil’s casting has also brought to the fore the cultural and historical ties that bind the Sindhi communities on either side of the India-Pakistan border. Tahhil had with himself the opportunity to play such an important character and showcase the cultural similarities between the two countries.
When we asked Tahhil to play the role of Zulfiqar Bhutto in ‘IB71’, he said, “Playing the role of Zulfiqar Bhutto was a challenge that I couldn’t resist. I needed to bring a sense of authenticity and nuance to the character.”
“I spent months researching Bhutto’s life, his mannerisms, and his speech patterns. I hope that my portrayal of the character does justice...
Tahhil’s casting has also brought to the fore the cultural and historical ties that bind the Sindhi communities on either side of the India-Pakistan border. Tahhil had with himself the opportunity to play such an important character and showcase the cultural similarities between the two countries.
When we asked Tahhil to play the role of Zulfiqar Bhutto in ‘IB71’, he said, “Playing the role of Zulfiqar Bhutto was a challenge that I couldn’t resist. I needed to bring a sense of authenticity and nuance to the character.”
“I spent months researching Bhutto’s life, his mannerisms, and his speech patterns. I hope that my portrayal of the character does justice...
- 5/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 5 (Ians) National Award-winning filmmaker Sankalp Reddy has said that his upcoming film ‘Ib 71’ is a spiritual prequel to the 2017 film ‘The Ghazi Attack’.
The upcoming film headlined and produced by Vidyut Jammwal tells the story of the Ganga hijack of 1971, which helped India gain a strategic advantage over Pakistan.
When Vidyut Jammwal brought the idea of ‘Ib 71’ to director Sankalp Reddy, he saw the potential for more than just a standalone film.
Reddy shared: “When Vidyut told me about the Ganga hijack incident, I thought it was a fantastic story to tell, but as we delved deeper into the research, we realised that it was like a spiritual prequel to ‘The Ghazi Attack.'”
“Both films are set in the 1970s and explore India’s military history, so the director saw the opportunity to create a cinematic universe. “It was the perfect opportunity to create a...
The upcoming film headlined and produced by Vidyut Jammwal tells the story of the Ganga hijack of 1971, which helped India gain a strategic advantage over Pakistan.
When Vidyut Jammwal brought the idea of ‘Ib 71’ to director Sankalp Reddy, he saw the potential for more than just a standalone film.
Reddy shared: “When Vidyut told me about the Ganga hijack incident, I thought it was a fantastic story to tell, but as we delved deeper into the research, we realised that it was like a spiritual prequel to ‘The Ghazi Attack.'”
“Both films are set in the 1970s and explore India’s military history, so the director saw the opportunity to create a cinematic universe. “It was the perfect opportunity to create a...
- 5/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
National Award-winning filmmaker Sankalp Reddy shared that it was a seven-month phase of trial and error to nail the 1970s look for the upcoming spy thriller ‘Ib 71’ starring Vidyut Jammwal.
Set in 1971, the spy thriller based on real-life incidents. The film talks about how the Indian Intelligence Bureau in a secret mission, outwitted the entire enemy establishment and gave the armed forces the required advantages to win the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Describing his process of nailing the 70s look, Reddy said: “It was a sincere coordination between the production designer, art department, costume designer, and Dop. It was a 7-month phase of trial and error method.”
“We procured news articles from libraries in Delhi and Mumbai to flesh out the story. The right look for elements in a film like this is a gamble. You experiment extensively before finding something that fits just right. The colour palette was another area...
Set in 1971, the spy thriller based on real-life incidents. The film talks about how the Indian Intelligence Bureau in a secret mission, outwitted the entire enemy establishment and gave the armed forces the required advantages to win the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
Describing his process of nailing the 70s look, Reddy said: “It was a sincere coordination between the production designer, art department, costume designer, and Dop. It was a 7-month phase of trial and error method.”
“We procured news articles from libraries in Delhi and Mumbai to flesh out the story. The right look for elements in a film like this is a gamble. You experiment extensively before finding something that fits just right. The colour palette was another area...
- 5/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 28 (Ians) A new promo of the upcoming film ‘Ib 71’ was released on Friday. Titled ‘Ib operation 1: Intelligence in Action’, the video showcases Vidyut Jammwal as a master spy from Intelligence Bureau taking charge, and sheds light on the sharpness of an intelligence agent where they are always ten steps ahead of the enemy.
The film, which is based on true events of the Ganga Hijack infamously called ‘The hijack that never happened’, uncovers India’s top secret mission conducted by the Intelligence Bureau that made India win the 1971 war.
Talking about the video, actor-producer Vidyut said: “With this intriguing special promo, we wanted to showcase that the Intelligence Bureau is always alert no matter what. For a spy, it is not just the physical strength but also about having a razor-sharp mind and the ability to anticipate every move of the enemy. ‘Ib 71’ is one...
The film, which is based on true events of the Ganga Hijack infamously called ‘The hijack that never happened’, uncovers India’s top secret mission conducted by the Intelligence Bureau that made India win the 1971 war.
Talking about the video, actor-producer Vidyut said: “With this intriguing special promo, we wanted to showcase that the Intelligence Bureau is always alert no matter what. For a spy, it is not just the physical strength but also about having a razor-sharp mind and the ability to anticipate every move of the enemy. ‘Ib 71’ is one...
- 4/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Vidyut Jammwal, who plays an Intelligence Bureau (Ib) agent in his upcoming film ‘Ib 71’, has shared that he got the chance to work with those whom he always wanted to collaborate with, be it the technicians or the actors.
The film is Vidyut’s maiden production and being a producer gave him a greater control on the film and its daily working.
“For this film, I got a chance to work with all those people whom I wanted to work with for a long long time, be it the technicians, the actors, the entire team of the film. So, guys thank you to all of you for being a part of ‘Ib 71’.”
On Monday, the makers of the film launched its trailer. The over two-minute clip, shows Vidyut and his co-actor Anupam Kher planning it out on how to keep the nation safe from an attack by...
The film is Vidyut’s maiden production and being a producer gave him a greater control on the film and its daily working.
“For this film, I got a chance to work with all those people whom I wanted to work with for a long long time, be it the technicians, the actors, the entire team of the film. So, guys thank you to all of you for being a part of ‘Ib 71’.”
On Monday, the makers of the film launched its trailer. The over two-minute clip, shows Vidyut and his co-actor Anupam Kher planning it out on how to keep the nation safe from an attack by...
- 4/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 24 (Ians) Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal has taken his game a notch higher with his upcoming spy thriller ‘Ib 71’, where he does everything to keep his country and people safe.
On Monday, the makers of the film launched its trailer. The over two-minute clip, shows Vidyut, an Intelligence Bureau (Ib) agent and his co-actor Anupam Kher planning it out on how to keep the nation safe from an attack by Pakistan in 1971.
The trailer is a glimpse into some thrilling scenes which include saving an airplane from crashing and what Vidyut does best – beating up bad guys.
Talking about the film, the actor said: “Ib 71 is a story about the most classified mission that gave us advantage in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. I am thrilled to bring this story of our Ib (Intelligence Bureau) officers who are the true unsung heroes of India.”
The film also stars Vishal Jethwa.
On Monday, the makers of the film launched its trailer. The over two-minute clip, shows Vidyut, an Intelligence Bureau (Ib) agent and his co-actor Anupam Kher planning it out on how to keep the nation safe from an attack by Pakistan in 1971.
The trailer is a glimpse into some thrilling scenes which include saving an airplane from crashing and what Vidyut does best – beating up bad guys.
Talking about the film, the actor said: “Ib 71 is a story about the most classified mission that gave us advantage in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. I am thrilled to bring this story of our Ib (Intelligence Bureau) officers who are the true unsung heroes of India.”
The film also stars Vishal Jethwa.
- 4/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood action star and producer Vidyut Jammwal is all set to don the uniform for his upcoming spy thriller ‘Ib 71’. He says being an army kid he has seen the lives of the unsung heroes up-close and it was his personal urge to bring their stories to the world.
Vidyut said: “Being an army kid I have seen the lives of our unsung heroes up-close and it was my personal urge to bring their stories to the world. Producing a film that puts the intelligence bureau at the centre of the narrative is my way of paying tribute to their sacrifices and contributions.”
The film talks about how our Indian Intelligence Bureau in a secret mission, outwitted the entire enemy establishment and gave our armed forces the required advantages to face the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
‘The Ghazi Attack’ director Sankalp Reddy shares: “Vidyut was keen that we make the film exactly...
Vidyut said: “Being an army kid I have seen the lives of our unsung heroes up-close and it was my personal urge to bring their stories to the world. Producing a film that puts the intelligence bureau at the centre of the narrative is my way of paying tribute to their sacrifices and contributions.”
The film talks about how our Indian Intelligence Bureau in a secret mission, outwitted the entire enemy establishment and gave our armed forces the required advantages to face the 1971 India-Pakistan war.
‘The Ghazi Attack’ director Sankalp Reddy shares: “Vidyut was keen that we make the film exactly...
- 4/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The makers of patriotic spy thriller ‘Ib 71’ have unveiled the teaser on Saturday and National Award-winning director Sankalp Reddy has revealed as to what drew him towards the film.
Sankalp Reddy shared: “Working on IB71 has been an absolute thrill ride for me. From the very beginning, I was drawn to the film’s intriguing premise and the opportunity to explore the world of undercover operations.”
“With Vidyut Jammwal in the lead, I knew that I had an actor who not only had the physicality to pull off high-octane action scenes but also the depth and nuance to bring his character to life. I can’t wait for audiences to experience the world of IB71.”
The film marks Vidyut turning producer for the first time which elevates the film to new heights.
At a key location in Mumbai, along with fans and media, Vidyut finally unveiled the first look...
Sankalp Reddy shared: “Working on IB71 has been an absolute thrill ride for me. From the very beginning, I was drawn to the film’s intriguing premise and the opportunity to explore the world of undercover operations.”
“With Vidyut Jammwal in the lead, I knew that I had an actor who not only had the physicality to pull off high-octane action scenes but also the depth and nuance to bring his character to life. I can’t wait for audiences to experience the world of IB71.”
The film marks Vidyut turning producer for the first time which elevates the film to new heights.
At a key location in Mumbai, along with fans and media, Vidyut finally unveiled the first look...
- 4/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 15 (Ians) Bollywood action hero Vidyut Jammwal’s next ‘IB71’ is all set to hit the big screen on May 12.
Vidyut took to Instagram, where he made the announcement of the release along with a poster. In the image, the actor is seen donning an officer’s look and a sketch of an airplane is made with red. The poster also features Anupam Kher.
“A top secret mission that made us win the 1971 war,” is written on the airplane.
Vidyut captioned the image: “The top secret mission is now out! Presenting #IB71 – India’s most confidential mission made us win the 1971 war. Teaser out today.”
‘IB71’ revolves around a two-front war between Indian intelligence agencies and the Pakistani establishment. The film is directed by Sankalp Reddy.
Other details are still under wraps.
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Vidyut took to Instagram, where he made the announcement of the release along with a poster. In the image, the actor is seen donning an officer’s look and a sketch of an airplane is made with red. The poster also features Anupam Kher.
“A top secret mission that made us win the 1971 war,” is written on the airplane.
Vidyut captioned the image: “The top secret mission is now out! Presenting #IB71 – India’s most confidential mission made us win the 1971 war. Teaser out today.”
‘IB71’ revolves around a two-front war between Indian intelligence agencies and the Pakistani establishment. The film is directed by Sankalp Reddy.
Other details are still under wraps.
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- 4/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 13 (Ians) Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal redefined fitness goals as he flaunted calisthenics in a video on social media, leaving many stunned.
Vidyut, who is currently busy shooting for his next ‘Crakk – Jeethegaa Toh Jiyegaa’ took to Instagram, where he shared a video performing calisthenics, an exercises that doesn’t rely on anything but body weight.
In the clip, the actor is seen in grey loose pants and is shirt less as he showcases his perfectly chiselled body and washboard abs. He then, with the help of metal poles, performed the stunt.
“My newest stunt double,” he captioned the video, which in just hours of posting received over 616,000 views.
Fans could not stop gushing at the picture.
One wrote: “It is very hot in Mumbai stop killing us with this hotness.”
“Naam hi kaafi hai yeh ehsaas dilaane ke liye ki there is no body double in his movies,...
Vidyut, who is currently busy shooting for his next ‘Crakk – Jeethegaa Toh Jiyegaa’ took to Instagram, where he shared a video performing calisthenics, an exercises that doesn’t rely on anything but body weight.
In the clip, the actor is seen in grey loose pants and is shirt less as he showcases his perfectly chiselled body and washboard abs. He then, with the help of metal poles, performed the stunt.
“My newest stunt double,” he captioned the video, which in just hours of posting received over 616,000 views.
Fans could not stop gushing at the picture.
One wrote: “It is very hot in Mumbai stop killing us with this hotness.”
“Naam hi kaafi hai yeh ehsaas dilaane ke liye ki there is no body double in his movies,...
- 4/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal has remembered his friend and late actor Sidharth Shukla and shared a throwback picture on social media. Vidyut took to his Instagram stories, where he posted a picture of him standing next to Sidharth. It seems the picture was taken in the gym as the two are posing next to what seems to be gym equipment.
In the image, Sidharth can be seen in a white T-shirt paired with gray pants while Vidyut is wearing a black cut sleeves T-shirt paired with black pants. The two actors are seen smiling at the camera as they flaunt their muscles.
Sidharth Shukla, who was the winner of ‘Bigg Boss 13’, breathed his last on September 2, 2021 after a heart attack at the age of 40.
On the work front, Vidyut will next be seen in ‘IB71’, which revolves around a two- front war between Indian intelligence agencies and the Pakistani establishment.
In the image, Sidharth can be seen in a white T-shirt paired with gray pants while Vidyut is wearing a black cut sleeves T-shirt paired with black pants. The two actors are seen smiling at the camera as they flaunt their muscles.
Sidharth Shukla, who was the winner of ‘Bigg Boss 13’, breathed his last on September 2, 2021 after a heart attack at the age of 40.
On the work front, Vidyut will next be seen in ‘IB71’, which revolves around a two- front war between Indian intelligence agencies and the Pakistani establishment.
- 4/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 1 (Ians) Taking a step in bringing forward the northeast’s independent music into the mainstream, actor-producer Vidyut Jammwal has released a special cut with his take on Gangtok-based rapper Ugen Bhutia aka Unb’s track ‘Hum Bhi Kya Kum Hain’.
The 42-year-old actor, who was born in Jammu, calls the track his ode and love for the beautiful northeast.
Jammwal said: “Growing up, I was lucky to have the opportunity of experiencing the culture and love of the northeast. My father, who served with the Army, was posted across various stations and states in the northeast.”
“When I heard Ugen’s track for the first time, it was something I connected with almost immediately. It felt familiar yet new and quirky. Hum Bhi Kya Kum Hain has been on my playlist for sometime and I knew I wanted to do something to bring him and hopefully other talents...
The 42-year-old actor, who was born in Jammu, calls the track his ode and love for the beautiful northeast.
Jammwal said: “Growing up, I was lucky to have the opportunity of experiencing the culture and love of the northeast. My father, who served with the Army, was posted across various stations and states in the northeast.”
“When I heard Ugen’s track for the first time, it was something I connected with almost immediately. It felt familiar yet new and quirky. Hum Bhi Kya Kum Hain has been on my playlist for sometime and I knew I wanted to do something to bring him and hopefully other talents...
- 3/1/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 23 (Ians) Bollywood action hero Vidyut Jammwal turned out to be a real-life hero as he gifted his school his maiden win — the Best Debutant performance trophy as a token of respect.
As part of one of his school’s special celebratory events, Vidyut, who made his Bollywood debut in 2011 with ‘Force’ for which he was feted with the honour of Best Male Debut, was invited back to Army Public School in Dagshai, Himachal Pradesh.
The 42-year-old actor, who was born in Jammu, wanted to make this experience unforgettable. Hence, Vidyut presented his school principal with his very first and special award.
“I carried along my very first award so that I could respectfully offer it to the principal and teachers as a token of my sincere appreciation and gratitude,” said the actor.
“I’ve always believed in giving gifts that have value and mean the most to me.
As part of one of his school’s special celebratory events, Vidyut, who made his Bollywood debut in 2011 with ‘Force’ for which he was feted with the honour of Best Male Debut, was invited back to Army Public School in Dagshai, Himachal Pradesh.
The 42-year-old actor, who was born in Jammu, wanted to make this experience unforgettable. Hence, Vidyut presented his school principal with his very first and special award.
“I carried along my very first award so that I could respectfully offer it to the principal and teachers as a token of my sincere appreciation and gratitude,” said the actor.
“I’ve always believed in giving gifts that have value and mean the most to me.
- 2/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Beloved Indian actor Anupam Kher has had a tremendous 2022 on screen. This year’s credits include three successful Indian films – “Kashmir Files”, “Karthikeya 2” and “Uunchai” – but now the familiar face says he is ready to return behind the camera.
Speaking to Variety on the side-lines of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Kher said, “I would love to direct. After a long time, a story has come to me. My niece is autistic and I have a story about a grandfather and his autistic granddaughter who live together. I have a rough structure already. Once I write the script, I may start by the end of this year or next year.”
Such a move would come twenty years after his feature directing debut, 2002’s “Om Jai Jagadish”.
Before that, he will close out this year with the release of Tamil horror “Connect” (December 2022), in which Kher plays a...
Speaking to Variety on the side-lines of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Kher said, “I would love to direct. After a long time, a story has come to me. My niece is autistic and I have a story about a grandfather and his autistic granddaughter who live together. I have a rough structure already. Once I write the script, I may start by the end of this year or next year.”
Such a move would come twenty years after his feature directing debut, 2002’s “Om Jai Jagadish”.
Before that, he will close out this year with the release of Tamil horror “Connect” (December 2022), in which Kher plays a...
- 11/25/2022
- by Udita Jhunjhunwala
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Diwakar Dhyani, who is all set to star alongside Vidyut Jammwal in the upcoming espionage thriller ‘Ib 71’, has shared his experience of reuniting with Vidyut, who had made a promise to cast Dhyani in his debut production when they were working together on ‘Force’. The film, directed by Sankalp Reddy, will see Vidyut […]...
- 2/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Indian studios T-Series and Reliance Entertainment have partnered for a slate of more than 10 films with a total investment of INR10 billion ($136.2 million).
The films will be across across genres and will be a mix of big budget tentpoles as well as mid and small budget films. They are in various stages of development and include Hindi-language remakes of Tamil-language blockbuster drama and action thrillers, a historic biopic, an espionage thriller, a courtroom drama, a satire, a romantic drama and a film based on true events. The slate will be produced over the next two to three years, with the first theatrical worldwide release set for 2022.
In recent years Reliance Entertainment has produced several hits under its partnerships with Rohit Shetty, Imtiaz Ali, Neeraj Pandey, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap, Ribhu Dasgupta and S. Sashikant and the new slate will leverage some of these relationships and also explore new ones with Pushkar and Gayatri,...
The films will be across across genres and will be a mix of big budget tentpoles as well as mid and small budget films. They are in various stages of development and include Hindi-language remakes of Tamil-language blockbuster drama and action thrillers, a historic biopic, an espionage thriller, a courtroom drama, a satire, a romantic drama and a film based on true events. The slate will be produced over the next two to three years, with the first theatrical worldwide release set for 2022.
In recent years Reliance Entertainment has produced several hits under its partnerships with Rohit Shetty, Imtiaz Ali, Neeraj Pandey, Vikas Bahl, Vikramaditya Motwane, Anurag Kashyap, Ribhu Dasgupta and S. Sashikant and the new slate will leverage some of these relationships and also explore new ones with Pushkar and Gayatri,...
- 9/12/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Vidyut Jammwal, one of Indian cinema’s biggest action stars, has set his first project as a producer, the espionage thriller Ib 71, in which he will also star.
Deadline revealed Jammwal’s move into production earlier this year via his company Action Hero Films, which is looking to focus on a diverse slate of content. Over the last decade the actor has risen to prominence after starring in pics including the Commando series and Junglee.
On Ib 71 he is teaming with Indian major Reliance Entertainment and Gulshan Kumar’s T-Series. National Award-winning filmmaker Sankalp Reddy (The Ghazi Attack) will helm.
Set before the Indo-Pakistani war, Jammwal will play an intelligence officer in a story about how Indian intelligence agencies outwitted the Pakistani establishment and gave the Indian armed forces the required advantage they needed to face a two-front war. Aditya Shastri wrote the story and the screenplay comes from Storyhouse Films.
Deadline revealed Jammwal’s move into production earlier this year via his company Action Hero Films, which is looking to focus on a diverse slate of content. Over the last decade the actor has risen to prominence after starring in pics including the Commando series and Junglee.
On Ib 71 he is teaming with Indian major Reliance Entertainment and Gulshan Kumar’s T-Series. National Award-winning filmmaker Sankalp Reddy (The Ghazi Attack) will helm.
Set before the Indo-Pakistani war, Jammwal will play an intelligence officer in a story about how Indian intelligence agencies outwitted the Pakistani establishment and gave the Indian armed forces the required advantage they needed to face a two-front war. Aditya Shastri wrote the story and the screenplay comes from Storyhouse Films.
- 7/19/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Bollywood star Vidyut Jammwal is debuting as a producer via his Action Hero Films outfit and is teaming with Reliance Entertainment and T-Series for espionage thriller “Ib 71.”
Jammwal, best known for his “Commando” action film franchise, will also star in the film as an Indian intelligence officer deployed in the run up to the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Working from a real incident, the film is based on a story by Aditya Shastri and a screenplay from Storyhouse Films Llp.
Sankalp Reddy, who debuted with Indian national film award winning “Ghazi” that was also set during the 1971 war, will direct.
“Ib 71″ is co-produced by Abbas Sayyed and will commence production at the end of 2021.
“Some of the most interesting episodes in Indian history have inspired ‘Ib 71.’ With this film, Action Hero Films pursues the endeavor to unravel a riveting story envisaged by gifted writers,” Jammwal said. “I have full faith in Sankalp...
Jammwal, best known for his “Commando” action film franchise, will also star in the film as an Indian intelligence officer deployed in the run up to the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Working from a real incident, the film is based on a story by Aditya Shastri and a screenplay from Storyhouse Films Llp.
Sankalp Reddy, who debuted with Indian national film award winning “Ghazi” that was also set during the 1971 war, will direct.
“Ib 71″ is co-produced by Abbas Sayyed and will commence production at the end of 2021.
“Some of the most interesting episodes in Indian history have inspired ‘Ib 71.’ With this film, Action Hero Films pursues the endeavor to unravel a riveting story envisaged by gifted writers,” Jammwal said. “I have full faith in Sankalp...
- 7/19/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
TollywoodRanging from psychological dramas to romantic anthologies, here’s a list of Tollywood movies streaming on Ott platform Netflix. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeWith several big-budget Tollywood films such as Acharya, Virata Parvam, Love Story and Tuck Jagadish being postponed in view of the pandemic, Telugu movie buffs are once again relying on Over-the-top (Ott) platforms for entertainment. Several Telugu movies ranging from psychological dramas to romantic anthologies, are available to watch on streaming platform Netflix. Here’s a list of six engaging Tollywood movies streaming on Netflix: Game Over: Helmed by filmmaker Ashwin Saravanan, Game Over revolves around the life of a game designer whose life turns upside down when a serial killer enters her house and makes her play a twisted game for survival. Starring Taapsee Pannu as Swapna, the jaw-dropping psychological thriller is likely to send shivers down your spine. Bankrolled by YNot Studios in association with Reliance Entertainment,...
- 7/16/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Entertainment'Pitta Kathalu' premiered on February 19 on Netflix across 190 countries.Digital NativeDigital NativeNetflix’s original telugu film, titled Pitta Kathalu which loosely translates to ‘small stories’, released on Friday and it is intriguing. This four-part anthology has been directed by four of the finest directors in the Telugu film industry, Tharun Bhascker, Bv Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin, and Sankalp Reddy. The four films, Ramula (Tharun Bhascker), Meera (Bv Nandini Reddy), X Life (Nag Ashwin), and Pinky (Sankalp Reddy), are based on the premise of love, desire, deceit, and power. This anthology is already receiving a mixed response from the audience on social media platforms. Now, Samantha Akkineni took to Instagram to shower praises on the anthology, especially Nandini Reddy's segment, which features Amala Paul in the lead role. Samantha wrote, "So proud of you @nandureddyy.. I know you were super scared to take the plunge .. to do something so far beyond your comfort zone.
- 2/20/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
ReviewThe four stories offer nothing new when it comes to exploring lust and sexuality, sticking to conventional ideas.Sowmya RajendranNetflix has launched its first Telugu anthology film, Pitta Kathalu, which loosely translates to ‘small stories’. The film was meant to be the Telugu version of Lust Stories, but though the four short films have the common theme of love and lust binding them, they are also marked by the bashfulness of the Telugu title that refuses to call a thing by its name. Ramula directed by Tharun Bhascker, who made a wonderful debut with Pelli Choopulu, is about a young woman (Saanve Megghana) with a good-for-nothing boyfriend (Abhay Bethiganti). The boyfriend refuses to proclaim his love for her before others and we’re never told what about this floppy-haired man made Ramula fall for him. A woman politician (Lakshmi Manchu) who is denied her due makes use of this unlikely...
- 2/19/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
EntertainmentWhile Samantha made her Ott debut with the talk show 'Sam Jam', her hubby Naga Chaitanya has also evinced interest in making his debut on the Ott platform.Digital NativeSamantha made her Ott debut with the talk show Sam Jam for Aha and now has the web series, Family Man 2, which has raised the expectation levels. The Family Man season 2 will have Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee playing the lead role. While this news has the film buffs excited already, we have another interesting piece of news. Yes, Sam’s hubby and Tollywood star Naga Chaitanya has also evinced interest in making his debut on the Ott platform. During the promos of Pitta Kathalu, in an interaction with director Tharun Bhascker, Naga Chaitanya said that he understands there is a lot of creative freedom when it comes to Ott which is limited in films and that makes him want to attempt his debut.
- 2/17/2021
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Tollywood‘Pitta Kathalu’ will premiere on Netflix on February 19.Tnm StaffThe trailer of Pitta Kathalu - an anthology produced by Netflix India was released on Friday. The film features actors Shruti Haasan, Amala Paul, Eesha Rebba, Jagapati Babu, Ashwin Kakumanu, Lakshmi Manchu, Saanve Megghana, Sanjith Hegde, amongst others. The film will premiere on the Over-the-Top platform on February 19. While Pitta Kathalu was supposed to be the remake of Lust Stories, the trailer proves otherwise. Glimpses of the segment featuring Shruti Haasan appears to have a touch of Black Mirror, the dystopian Netflix series. In one of the episodes, actors Amala Paul and Jagapati Babu are a couple, with the husband suspecting his wife’s fidelity. Actor Satyadev is shown as an author, who cheats on his wife with a model played by Eesha Rebba, whom he is in love with. The anthology is directed by Tharun Bhascker, Bv Nandini Reddy,...
- 2/5/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe actor’s last theatrical release was ‘Aadai’, for which she received accolades.Digital NativeActo Amala Paul, who spent some time at the Adishakti Ashram of Isha Foundation in Coimbatore, has shared photos from the place on her Instagram page. She wrote, "Sound is a fundamental aspect of creation, if you have mastery over sound you have mastery over creation itself. A chant is a reverberation, a sound. It doesn't matter if you don't know the meaning of a mantra, just involve yourself and chant. ~Sadguru." The actor’s last theatrical release was Aadai, for which she received accolades. Directed by Rathna Kumar, the film also featured Sriranjani and popular VJ Ramya Subramaniam in pivotal roles. Amala currently has Pitta Kathalu, Netflix's first Telugu anthology film. The teaser which was released recently promises an intriguing film about the challenges women face while navigating complications of relationships. This four-part anthology...
- 1/22/2021
- by Cris
- The News Minute
In today’s Global Bulletin, Netflix commissions Telugu-language anthology “Pitta Kathalu” in India and graphic novel adaptation “Heartstopper” in the U.K.; WarnerMedia announces HBO Max Latin America leadership roles ahead of the platform’s rollout in the territory; ITV Studios opens its Factual Pitch program; NewImages Festival strengthens its Xr alliances in Taiwan; and Filmzie launches its TV series programming.
Anthology
After 2020 Tamil-language anthology “Paava Kadhaigal,” Netflix India has teamed again with Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Ashi Dua’s Flying Unicorn Entertainment for Telugu-language anthology “Pitta Kathalu” (Short Stories).
Tharun Bhascker (“Pelli Choopulu”), B.V. Nandini Reddy (“Oh Baby”), Nag Ashwin (“Mahanati”) and Sankalp Reddy (“Antariksham 9000 kmph”) direct the four-part anthology film, which features stories about bold women.
The cast includes Lakshmi Manchu, Amala Paul, Shruti Haasan and Eesha Rebba as the leads and the film also stars Ashima Narwal, Jagapathi Babu, Satya Dev, Saanve Megghana and Sanjith Hegde.
Anthology
After 2020 Tamil-language anthology “Paava Kadhaigal,” Netflix India has teamed again with Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Ashi Dua’s Flying Unicorn Entertainment for Telugu-language anthology “Pitta Kathalu” (Short Stories).
Tharun Bhascker (“Pelli Choopulu”), B.V. Nandini Reddy (“Oh Baby”), Nag Ashwin (“Mahanati”) and Sankalp Reddy (“Antariksham 9000 kmph”) direct the four-part anthology film, which features stories about bold women.
The cast includes Lakshmi Manchu, Amala Paul, Shruti Haasan and Eesha Rebba as the leads and the film also stars Ashima Narwal, Jagapathi Babu, Satya Dev, Saanve Megghana and Sanjith Hegde.
- 1/20/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
TollywoodThe film will be Netflix's follow-up to their upcoming film, 'Pitta Kathalu'.Digital NativeFile PhotoDirector Ajay Bhupathi, who rose to fame with his highly controversial Telugu film Rx 100, has been signed to direct one of the stories in Netflix India’s second Telugu original anthology film, which will be a follow-up to their upcoming film, Pitta Kathalu. According to reports, Netflix has already initiated talks with Ajay and he’s said to have already given his nod. A recent report by Telugu360 states that Netflix has already completed the agreement work for the project and the shoot will commence next year. Apart from Ajay Bhupathi, the three others directors who will be part of this project are Krish Jagarlamudi, Shiva Nirvana and Nandini Reddy. The directors are currently busy with the script work and the web series is expected to release in 2022. Meanwhile, Krish, Shiva Nirvana, Nandini Reddy...
- 1/20/2021
- by Rajeswari
- The News Minute
Filmmakers Tharun Bhascker, Bv Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy have come together to narrate stories about distinctly bold women through an anthology.
The Telugu anthology is titled Pitta Kathalu, which means short stories in Telugu.
The characters of the stories will be brought to to life by stars Eesha Rebba, Lakshmi Manchu, Amala Paul, Shruti Haasan, Ashima Narwal, Jagapathi Babu, Satya Dev, Saanve Megghana, and Sanjith Hegde.
Talking about the project, National Film Award-winning director Bhascker said: "‘Pitta Kathalu' is a labour of love with every story in the anthology showcasing a beautiful landscape of the country and presenting women-led stories that will touch a chord with the audience.
"Working with other extremely talented directors and incredible actors was an opportunity to cherish. It is time for regional Indian content to shine on the global stage," Bhascker added.
For Reddy, working with "directors who seek to travel on...
The Telugu anthology is titled Pitta Kathalu, which means short stories in Telugu.
The characters of the stories will be brought to to life by stars Eesha Rebba, Lakshmi Manchu, Amala Paul, Shruti Haasan, Ashima Narwal, Jagapathi Babu, Satya Dev, Saanve Megghana, and Sanjith Hegde.
Talking about the project, National Film Award-winning director Bhascker said: "‘Pitta Kathalu' is a labour of love with every story in the anthology showcasing a beautiful landscape of the country and presenting women-led stories that will touch a chord with the audience.
"Working with other extremely talented directors and incredible actors was an opportunity to cherish. It is time for regional Indian content to shine on the global stage," Bhascker added.
For Reddy, working with "directors who seek to travel on...
- 1/20/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Tollywood'Pitta Kathalu' is the Telugu edition of Lust Stories.Tnm StaffThe teaser of Telugu anthology film Pitta Kathalu, the Telugu edition of Lust Stories with fresh short films, was released by Netflix on Wednesday. The anthology is directed by Tharun Bhascker, Bv Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy. The teaser features actors Shruti Haasan, Amala Paul, Eesha Rebba, Saanve Megghana, Lakshmi Manchu, Jagapathi Babu, and Satyadev among others. The film will be released on the Over-the-Top platform on February 19. Watch: Lust Stories, a Netflix original made in Hindi, had the broad theme of love, sex and relationships. Critics dubbed the film as progressive and feminist as it centred around women. The anthology was directed by filmmakers Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee, Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar. This was their second association after Bombay Talkies. The film included actors Radhika Apte, Bhumi Pednekar, Kiara Advani, Manisha Koirala, Vicky Kaushal, Neil Bhoopalam,...
- 1/20/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Science FictionFilmmakers across industries have turned to the genre for inspiration for decades. Nikhita VenugopalArati Kadav’s Cargo hit Netflix this month, and the sci-fi thriller has brought renewed interest to the genre in Indian cinema. Across industries, filmmakers over the decades have repeatedly turned to science fiction for inspiration, from laboratory experiments gone wrong to time-travelling capers to robots with emotions. In the south, the genre has seen success as well, with major blockbusters tackling logic-defying narratives and quieter films that offer a subtle shift in reality to give the movie its sci-fi element. Read also: With mix of futuristic storytelling and Indian mythology, ‘Cargo’ is a unique sci-fi film Here are 10 south Indian science fiction films that found new ways to interpret the rich genre. Aditya 369 (Telugu) In 1991, Singeetam Srinivasa Rao’s hit film explored time travelling. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Mohini, with a score by Ilaiyaraaja, the...
- 9/15/2020
- by Nikhita Venugopal
- The News Minute
TollywoodReports emerged that Nandini Reddy will be directing one of the four segments in the remake. Digital NativeDirector Nandini Reddy has refuted rumours about the Lust Stories remake in Telugu. Reports emerged that she will be directing one of the four segments in the remake but Nandini reveals that the makers have only retained the title while the story will be completely different from what it was in Hindi. Therefore, typically, it will be a new web series on Netflix and not a remake. She tweeted saying," For the nth time...... Lust stories in Telugu does Not feature any of the stories already seen in Hindi.” For the nth time...... Lust stories in Telugu does Not feature any of the stories already seen in Hindi — Nandini Reddy (@nandureddy4u) November 5, 2019 Reports emerged that the first segment will have Amala Paul in the lead with Nandini Reddy wielding the megaphone. The...
- 11/6/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
NetflixFour segments in the anthology had been planned with directors Nandini Reddy, Tharun Bhascker, Sankalp Reddy and Sandeep Vanga.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt was announced that Lust Stories, a popular series on Netflix, will soon get a Telugu version. Four segments in this anthology have been planned and the first segment will have Amala Paul in the lead with Nandini Reddy wielding the megaphone. It was also revealed that the three other segments will be directed by Tharun Bhascker, Sankalp Reddy and Sandeep Vanga. However, the buzz now is that Sandeep Vanga has moved out of the project. Reports say that the director wasn’t comfortable with the subject. “Initially, they said that it’s about an honour killing, but later they said it is about lust. I told them that I am not comfortable with lust,” Sandeep told Deccan Chronicle on why he is not doing the web series. Talking about his future projects,...
- 10/25/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe Hindi version released on Netflix in 2018.Digital NativeLust Stories is a popular series on Netflix and it is all set to get a remake in Telugu. There will be four segments in this anthology and the first segment will have Amala Paul in the lead with Nandini Reddy wielding the megaphone. The three other segments will be directed by Tharun Bhascker, Sankalp Reddy, and Sandeep Vanga and the main leads are yet to be disclosed. The Hindi version of Lust Stories had Kiara Advani, Radhika Apte, Bhumi Pednekar, and Manisha Koirala playing the lead roles in each segment with Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, and Dibakar Banerjee, directing it respectively. It may be noted here that Amala Paul was caught in a controversy over her last release Aadai. Directed by Rathna Kumar, it was an A certified film. Considering the huge popularity that Amala Paul enjoys in the Andhra and Telangana states,...
- 10/9/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodNagma's last release in Telugu was 'Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu' in 2002.Digital NativeNagma ruled the roost in the Tamil and Telugu film industries during the 1990s. She had paired up some of the top stars in these film industries including Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Venkatesh, Nagarjuna and others making her one of the most famous heroines of her time. The last time she appeared in a Telugu film was in 2002 with Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu but appeared in a cameo role. Later, the actor began concentrating in Bhojpuri and Marathi films. Her last acting assignment was with the Bhojpuri film Tu Hamaar Hou in 2007. After 12 long years, Nagma is set for a comeback with a Tollywood film. Reports are that she has been roped in to play Allu Arjun’s mom in the upcoming movie that will be directed by Trivikram Srinivas. The director has a pivotal role for her and reports are that...
- 3/1/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe untitled film, to be directed by Trivikram Srinivas, will reportedly have its official pooja during the Sankaranthi festival.Digital NativeAfter making her debut in Tollywood with the Mahesh Babu starrer Bharat Ane Nenu, Kiara Advani seems to be one of the most wanted heroines in the Telugu film circuit. The actor is currently expecting the release of Vinaya Vidheya Rama in which she is paired opposite Ram Charan Teja. Vinaya Vidheya Rama is a high budget movie that is directed by Boyapati Srinu and bankrolled by Dvv Dhanayya under his banner Dhanayya Entertainments. The film’s technical crew includes Devi Sri Prasad for music, Rishi Punjabi and Arthur A Wilson for cinematography and Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao for editing. This film is scheduled for release on January 11th. According to the latest reports, Kiara Advani is in talks to pair up with actor Allu Arjun for an upcoming film. Yet to be titled,...
- 1/6/2019
- by Cris
- The News Minute
TollywoodParasuram's last directorial was 'Geetha Govindam' which was a huge box office hit.Digital NativeReports are that Geetha Govindam director Parasuram has narrated a triangular love story to Allu Arjun and the star is impressed with it. Sources say that the star has given his go ahead for the project and the groundwork to get it on to the floors will begin soon. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun will be teaming up with Trivikram Srinivas for a remake. The film they will be working together is heavily inspired from the Bollywood flick Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, say sources. The shooting of this flick is expected to begin this month and it will be bankrolled jointly by Allu Aravind’s Geetha Arts and S Radha Krishna’s Haarika & Haasine Creations. It may be noted here that there were reports just a few days back that Allu Arjun is holding discussions with directors...
- 1/4/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Tollywood The star is spending time hearing out scripts from the young generation directors like Parasuram and Sankalp Reddy, and may go on to finalize one of them.Digital NativeFollowing the box office debacle of Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India earlier this year, Allu Arjun is taking time to finalise his next project. He is reportedly in talks with different directors at the moment. Sources in the know say that the hero is not in a hurry to sign a new project as he wants his next to be a surefire hit. While there were reports that Allu Arjun’s next would be directed by Trivikram Srinivas and is inspired by the Hindi flick Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, sources confirm that the project is not on cards for now. The star is spending time hearing out scripts from the young generation directors like Parasuram and Sankalp Reddy and...
- 12/28/2018
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
TollywoodDirected by Sankalp Reddy, this is a brilliant space-based story with a genuinely innovative concept and a nice back story.Krishna Sripada1,500 shots of CGI is no mean achievement. Shooting a movie where the entire second half is about space and Extra Vehicular Activity is no mean achievement either. Sankalp Reddy of Ghazi Attack fame has showed guts to pick a theme like this and for that, he should be lauded along with Varun Tej, who has almost sacrificed himself to make this movie work. The movie has some really good conflicts as well. However, all these diverse elements, which are impressive individually, somehow do not fall into place together. Antariksham is about two separate space missions. In the first, Dev loses everything, and goes into hibernation. He has to come back for the second because well, he is an expert at something (too technical to discuss) no one else...
- 12/22/2018
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is set to hit the marquee on December 21.Digital NativeThe trailer of the first space thriller in Telugu cinema, Antariskham 9000 kmph, is out and impressive. The film is about a malfunctioning satellite heading towards the earth and it needs to be fixed immediately to ensure the digital communication of the humans remains intact. Varun Tej plays the space scientist sent to space to fix the issue while veteran actor Rahman plays his boss trying to control the situation at the base. Lavanya Tripathi plays Varun Tej’s wife in the movie. From the trailer, the hard work that has gone into the project is evident. The two minute trailer has been cut to capture the attention of the film buffs and it has rightly done so. This is the second outing for director Sankalp Reddy in Tollywood, who shot to limelight with his debut flick The Ghazi Attack,...
- 12/10/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodThis song will feature in director Vasanthabalan’s 'Jail' starring Gv Prakash in the lead.Digital NativeLast seen in Mani Ratnam's multi-starrer gangster drama Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as a Journalist, Aditi Rao Hydari croons her first Tamil song for director Vasanthabalan’s Jail, composed by actor and composer Gv Prakash Kumar. Sharing the news, Gv Prakash tweeted, "Super happy to announce that the super talented @aditiraohydari will be singing her debut Tamil song in my music for @vasantabalan sirs #jail .. it’s a duet with me ... the song is called #காத்தோடு #kathhodu .. can’t wait for u guys to hear it" Aditi Rao too tweeted, "Recorded my first song in Tamil!Butterflies in my tummy! Thank you for trusting me with such a pretty song and guiding me through so smoothly @gvprakash... all the best to you and @vasantabalan sir for #Jail" Super happy to announce...
- 12/5/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe movie is directed by Sankalp Reddy who shot to limelight with his debut flick 'The Ghazi Attack'. Digital NativeThe teaser of Antariskham 9000 Kmph is the talk of the tinsel town right now. The film will be the first ever space thriller in Tollywood and this has raised the levels of expectations much higher. Directed by Sankalp Reddy, it has Varun Tej playing the lead role. The film has two heroines – Lavanya Tripathi and Aditi Rao Hydari – in the star cast. The less than a minute teaser has been cut to capture the attention of the film buffs and it has rightly done so. Sankalp Reddy shot to limelight with his debut flick The Ghazi Attack which won the 65th National Film Awards under the Best Feature Film in Telugu category and this space thriller will be his second outing in Tollywood. The director is currently busy shooting...
- 10/19/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Yatra', 'Anthariksham' and 'Padi Padi Leche Manasu' are lined for release on the long festive weekend.Digital NativeCome December 21, it will be a three-cornered contest at the box office with three Telugu films gearing up for release. The Christmas weekend is the most awaited one among the filmmakers to release their films to cash in on the long festive weekend. The three Telugu movies lined up for release this year are the Ysr biopic Yatra, Varun Tej’s Anthariksham and Sharwanand’s Padi Padi Leche Manasu. Interestingly, all the three films belong to different genres giving the film buffs a good choice to select. Yatra, starring Mammootty as Ys Rajashekar Reddy, is directed by Mahi V Raghav. The film is being produced jointly by Vijay Chilla and Shashi Devi under the banner of 70Mm Entertainments. It has Suhasini Mani Ratnam and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles. To be released in Telugu and Tamil,...
- 10/15/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is directed by Sankalp Reddy of 'Ghazi' fame.Digital NativeFinally, the title of Varun Tej’s upcoming film has been revealed and it is Antariksham. With Varun Tej in a space suit and the tagline 9,000 kmph written on the poster, it is evident that Antariksham is a space film. Varun Tej shared the first look on his social media. Bringing you all an out of the world experience. The first look and title of my next film. #Antariksham9000kmph #అంతరిక్షం9000kmph#HappyIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/8SKwbJxCie — Varun Tej Konidela (@IAmVarunTej) August 15, 2018 Incidentally, it will be the first ever space film in the Telugu film industry. The genre, which is so popular in India, thanks to Hollywood flicks, has not been touched upon by the Indian filmmakers, particularly those in Tollywood. Director Sankalp Reddy of Ghazi Attack is wielding the megaphone for Antariksham. Known for making...
- 8/16/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
National Awards The actor said that although he did expect awards for 'Baahubali 2', he was extremely happy for the win of 'The Ghazi Attack’ at the National Awards. Sreedevi JayarajanTollywood superstar and heartthrob Rana Daggubati is a happy man after the 65th National Film Awards were announced on Friday. The reason? His films Baahubali: The Conclusion and The Ghazi Attack have won big at the awards. Speaking to Tnm, Rana said that while he expected awards for Baahubali: The Conclusion, which won the Best Action-Direction film, Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, and Best Special Effects, he was pleasantly surprised for The Ghazi Attack, which won the award for the Best Telugu Film. "When it comes to Ghazi, a film that had so much resistance from producers, it’s turned out to be something exceptional. I’m very happy for everything we are winning," he said. The Ghazi Attack, a drama that unfolds in a submarine and is set in the backdrop of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, initially had a budget of Rs 10 lakh and was to be released as a YouTube film. However, in an interview to Firstpost, then debut director Sankalp Reddy said that the film had a turn-around of sorts, with a bigger budget, bigger star cast and even a bigger set, after Rana came into the picture. The film was well-received at the box office and was deemed a huge success within four days of its release. Last year, Rana had three big hits which include Baahubali: The Conclusion, The Ghazi Attack and Nene Raju Nene Mantri. The year was also unique as the actor, who is known to choose roles carefully, experimented with roles. “I’ve been trying to do many experimental things. I’ve played an antagonist for the first time in a film and that worked out extremely well and it was a big spectacle film," the actor said, referring to Baahubali 2. The actor will soon be seen in the upcoming Hindi Film Haathi Mere Saathi. Asked if he contemplates doing more Hindi films this year, Rana said, “Well, for me I never split these industries by languages, whether it’s Hindi, Telugu or Tamil. Ultimately, it’s stories that I tell. I’m hoping they can be told in multiple languages. That’s how I look at it,” The actor also believes that the awards are a big deal for the Telugu industry. “These are two regional films being positioned at a national scale. This did not happen at the box office (for The Ghazi Attack) or at every single scale. It gives a Telugu filmmaker an opportunity to make cinema and know that there’s an entire country out there to watch you,” he said.
- 4/14/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Tollywood The film, directed by Sankalp Reddy, will go on the floors next month and the actors will have to work in zero gravity conditions. Digital NativeVarun Tej is on a roll with his last release Tholi Prema doing well at the theatres. Released on February 10th, the film garnered positive response which has created high expectation levels for the hero’s next. Well, it is now confirmed that he will be starring in Sankalp Reddy’s upcoming space thriller. This will be the director’s second outing after the massive success of his previous venture Ghaazi. According to latest reports about the space thriller, we hear that Aditi Rao Hydari is to play the female lead. The filmmakers have approached the actor but the deal is yet to be inked. Yet to be titled, this space thriller will go on to the floors next month and the director is busy preparing the groundwork for it. The film will be bankrolled by Rajiv Reddy and Sai Baba Jagarlamudi under their banner First Frame Entertainments. Varun Tej and others in the star cast will have to work in zero-gravity conditions and are getting trained for it. Sources close to the film unit revealed that the training session will be held in Kazakhstan and the actors would be stationed there for some weeks to get accustomed to it. Sources say that this space thriller will be made on a huge budget with the filmmakers planning to allocate a major chunk of it for the graphics work alone. More details about this project such as the cast and crew are expected to be announced soon. It may be mentioned here that Varun Tej’s last two films – Fidaa and Tholi Prema – were big hits and he hopes to score a hat trick with this space thriller. Aditi Rao Hydari made her acting debut with the Malayalam movie Prajapathi in 2006 and then in the Tamil movie Sringaram a year later. In 2009, she was seen in the Bollywood flick Delhi 6 and since then has acted in a number of films. Some of the films in her filmmography include Yeh Saali Zindagi, London, Paris, New York, Murder 3, Fitoor, The Legend of Michael Mishra, Padmaavat etc. She is currently busy with the Hindi flick Daas Dev and the Tamil movie Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/14/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe star has just had a success at the box office with 'Tholi Prema'.Digital NativeVarun Tej is fresh out of the success of his recently released film Tholi Prema. The film has got good reviews and the young actor is all set to move over to his next with a positive mindset. Reports say that his next will be a space thriller and the team would be flying down to shoot a major portion of the film in Georgia. Importantly, Varun Tej and the others in the star cast will have to work in zero-gravity conditions and are getting trained for it. Sources close to the film unit revealed that the training session will be held in Kazakhstan and the actors would be stationed there for some weeks to get accustomed to it. The prep work to get this yet to be titled film is on. The team is expected to go on the floors with it in April with plans in place to release it later this year. Sankalp Reddy will be helming this project as its director. It may be mentioned here that Tholi Prema, which made it to the silver screen a few days ago won Varun Tej accolades for his performance. With story, screenplay and direction by Alluri Venky, the film has been bankrolled by B. V. S. N. Prasad under his banner Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra and was distributed by ace producer – distributor Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Films which got the film the much-needed mileage. Pairing up with Varun Tej in Tholi Prema was Rashi Khanna and the star cast also included Sapna Pabbi, Priyadarshi Pullikonda and Suhasini Maniratnam. S Thaman had composed music for this venture with George C. Williams cranking the camera and Navin Nooli editing it. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 2/14/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe buzz is that he is in talks with ace producer Dil Raju and director Anil Ravipudi, to star in their upcoming project F2.Digital NativeDigital NativeVarun Tej made his acting debut as a child artiste in Hands Up in 2000 and it was in 2014 that he was seen as a hero for the first time in Mukunda. He then went to star in Kanche, which is touted to be the first Indian movie to be made on World War II. Directed by Krish, Kanche was the story of a barber’s young son, played by Varun Tej, going to fight in WWII. The film turned out to be a big hit. The young actor’s Fidaa, released last year was a big hit which has upped his star status in the Telugu film industry. This has also raised expectations about his next but the youngster seems to be in no hurry to sign on the dotted line. Varun Tej knows his limitations where stunts and dance are concerned; therefore, he is looking for the right script, according to sources. The buzz is that he is in talks with ace producer Dil Raju and director Anil Ravipudi, to star in their upcoming project F2. Two other projects for which he is in talks are, with director Sankalp Reddy of The Ghazi Attack fame and the makers of Haathi Meri Saathi. Fidaa, directed by Shekhar Kammula, starred Varun Tej and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. The film was produced by Dil Raju under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations. Made on a budget of Rs. 13 crores, Fidaa went on to fetch its producers about Rs. 90 crores making it a box office success. With a big hit like Fidaa under his belt, it needs to be seen what Varun Tej’s next film would be. But the young star is in no hurry to sign up until he gets the perfect script that would suit his image and acting skills, say sources.
- 1/8/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
Starring: Rana Daggubati, K K Menon, Atul Kulkarni, Tapsee Pannu
Directed by Sankalp Reddy
A bigger mystery than the sinking of the submarine during the 1971 Indo-Pak war that this film so bravely recreates, is Rana Daggubati’s one single immovable expression that he has been holding steadfast on his impressive face ever since he graced the large screen with his imposing physical presence.
It’s an expression of scowling machismo, a ratification of masculinity and a rejection of all humbug, and that includes changing the expression according to the emotional need of the moment.
Rana plays Lieutenant Commander Arjun Varma. And if you think this is as a filmy as a hero’s name can get, wait till you see the torrent of patriotic jingoism that hits you straight in the face(though alas, not in the guts). The national anthem (which had already played before the film begins, as...
Directed by Sankalp Reddy
A bigger mystery than the sinking of the submarine during the 1971 Indo-Pak war that this film so bravely recreates, is Rana Daggubati’s one single immovable expression that he has been holding steadfast on his impressive face ever since he graced the large screen with his imposing physical presence.
It’s an expression of scowling machismo, a ratification of masculinity and a rejection of all humbug, and that includes changing the expression according to the emotional need of the moment.
Rana plays Lieutenant Commander Arjun Varma. And if you think this is as a filmy as a hero’s name can get, wait till you see the torrent of patriotic jingoism that hits you straight in the face(though alas, not in the guts). The national anthem (which had already played before the film begins, as...
- 2/18/2017
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
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