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Meghana Raj's baby shower photos featuring late Chiranjeevi Sarja will bring a smile on your face

October 08, 2020 17:57 IST

Meghana Raj celebrated her baby shower in the same way as her husband and late actor Chiranjeevi Sarja wanted. The photos shared on social media featured the actress' husband's statue (cardboard cut-out) put on stage. The celebration planned out by their friends had the poster placed beside the actress who was seen flaunting her baby bump and posing with her family and friends.

Sapna Choudhary's first pictures with husband Veer Sahu, baby boy go viral

October 08, 2020 13:13 IST

The pictures of Haryanavi dancer Sapna Choudhary and her husband Veer Sahu went viral in which they can be seen taking blessing from the elders after the arrival of their baby boy.

Ravi Teja resumes shooting for 'Krack'

October 07, 2020 15:09 IST

Ravi Teja took to Instagram, where he shared a poster of the film 'Krack.' In the image, the actor is seen holding a gun while he is walking. He is seen dressed in a black shirt, brown pants and completed his look with sunglasses. On the poster it is written: "Shoot resumes today."

Kajal Aggarwal's bachelorette party: Actress looks stunning in LBD as she parties before her wedding

October 06, 2020 18:17 IST

Kajal Aggarwal in a statement announced that she will be getting married to Gautam Kitchlu on October 30. As the actress will soon be wedded, her friends are leaving no stone unturned in making her feel special which is why they even threw a bachelorette party.

Senior Kannada filmmaker Nagesh Babu dies at 82

October 06, 2020 18:23 IST

Veteran director Nagesh Babu breathed his last at a private hospital in Bengaluru on October 6. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee tests positive for COVID-19

October 06, 2020 13:39 IST

Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, health officials said. He has been admitted to a hospital in Kolkata, they said. The octogenarian actor was unwell and he tested positive for the infection on Tuesday morning, a senior health official said.

RRR shooting begins! SS Rajamouli shares BTS video hinting surprise for Ram Charan, Jr NTR fans

October 06, 2020 11:37 IST

The shooting of the magnum opus 'RRR' has finally begun in Hyderabad. The film starring Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt and Olivia Morris is directed by SS Rajamouli and is based on two Telugu freedom fighters, Alluri Seetharama Raju and Komaram Bheem.

Kajal Aggarwal to get married to businessman Gautam Kitchlu?

October 06, 2020 11:38 IST

As per reports, actress Kajal Aggarwal is going to tie-the-knot with businessman Gautam Kitchlu who is an interior designer and tech, design enthusiast.

Mohanlal’s latest pic with his onscreen family leaves Drishyam 2 fans super excited

October 05, 2020 17:04 IST

Drishyam 2’s Georgekutty and family reunite for a picture with the film’s director Jeethu Joseph. The filmmaker shared the picture on his social media account where all the actors are seen posing in their character looks.

Siddharth Suryanarayan to star in web series 'Escaype Live'

October 04, 2020 16:38 IST

'Escaype Live' follows the lives of five regular Indians who use a popular live-streaming app to achieve overnight fame and fortune. Siddharth Suryanarayan, who made his digital debut in 2019 with the Netflix dystopian series 'Leila,' said he is excited to get back to work.

Sandalwood Drugs Case: CFSL returns 'improper' hair samples

October 02, 2020 21:50 IST

From day one of Dwivedi's arrest, such rumours were doing the rounds, and they gained even more impetus with the subsequent arrest of Galrani. However, the Joint Commissioner (Crime) of Bengaluru City Police, Sandeep Patil, was quick to scotch these rumours, stating that the city police had indeed received such a message from the CFSL.

Nishabdham Movie Review & Twitter Reactions: Anushka Shetty, R. Madhavan's film earns big thumbs up

October 02, 2020 8:59 IST

Superstars Anushka Shetty and R. Madhavan starrer horror-thriller Nishabdham has finally released on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video today, on Gandhi Jayanti. Directed by Hemanth Madhukar, in the film Anushka is seen playing the role of Sakshi, a deaf and mute artist, while R. Madhavan plays Anthony, a celebrity musician.

'Nishabdham' was initially supposed to be a silent film: R Madhavan

October 01, 2020 16:56 IST

Madhavan said the idea had to be dropped as the team felt that the thriller elements of the story were being compromised. "This movie was initially supposed to be a silent film. No dialogues. That was how it was conceived initially. So I thought that since it is a silent film, it will appeal to all audiences. It didn't have to be defined as a multilingual feature.

5 Reasons why Anushka Shetty is one of the most talented actresses of the South film industry

September 29, 2020 17:48 IST

Known to always push the boundaries by handpicking experimental roles which are never easy, Anushka Shetty is all set to foray into the digital realm for the very first time. The actress will be next seen in Amazon Prime Video’s Nishabdham where she plays the role of a mute artist in the midst of a murder mystery.

Budding actor Akshat Utkarsh from Bihar dies in Mumbai under mysterious circumstances

September 29, 2020 16:55 IST

Aspiring actor Akshat Utkarsh, who was originally from Muzaffarpur in Bihar had come to Mumbai to pursue his dream in acting, passed away on the night of 27 September.

Young Tamil actor Thennarasu dies by suicide

September 29, 2020 15:29 IST

Reports claim that Tamil actor Thennarasu took the extreme step of suicide following a family dispute. He was found hanging from a ceiling fan after a heated argument took place between him and his wife.

Fans react with excitement as Vijay Deverakonda and director Sukumar team up for their next project

September 28, 2020 14:06 IST

Vijay Deverakonda has finally teamed up with director Sukumar for his next. As soon as the actor took to his social media account to share this news, his fans’ excitement knew no bounds and everyone started sharing their reactions.

Sandalwood Drug Case: Mangaluru police grill Kannada TV anchor Anushree

September 26, 2020 16:58 IST

Anushree is the first TV personality, whom the Mangaluru police had summoned two days ago. A coastal city in Karnataka 351 kilometres from state capital Bengaluru, Mangaluru is a tourist attraction besides being an IT and education hub.

Sandalwood Drug Case: TV host Anushree appears before police

September 26, 2020 12:38 IST

Popular television anchor and actor Anushree on Saturday appeared before the police here for questioning in connection with allegations of drug use. She was summoned for questioning on her reported links with Kishore Aman Shetty, dancer-choreographer, who is in judicial custody on charges of consumption and peddling of drugs.

Malayalam film industry mourns for SP Balasubrahmanyam

September 25, 2020 16:06 IST

SPB sang for numerous Malayalam films and was always a frequent visitor to the state to participate in musical events. Popular singer Sujatha said she just cannot express her feelings as he was such a great human being .

South superstar Mohanlal shares the motion poster of Bruce Lee on Unni Mukundan’s birthday

South superstar Mohanlal shares Bruce Lee's motion poster on Unni Mukundan’s birthday

September 23, 2020 3:37 IST

South star Mohanlal shared the motion poster of Bruce Lee on Unni Mukundan’s birthday. In the video clip Mukundan is seen with a gun in hand.

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Ghilli' co-star Ruben Jay dies at 54 after testing COVID-19 positive

September 22, 2020 17:36 IST

Actor Ruben Jay was getting treatment for lung cancer and amid this, he was diagnosed with COVID-19. He took his last breath at a private hospital in Trichy. Aged 54, Ruben Jay was known for playing a supporting role in Vijay Thalapathy starrer Ghilli and Dhool featuring Vikram.

Sandalwood drugs case: Lookout notice against Vivek Oberoi's brother-in--law Aditya Alva

September 22, 2020 11:03 IST

Setting its eye on nabbing Aditya Alva, a high-profile event organiser and brother-in-law of Bollywood star, Vivek Oberoi, the Central Crime Branch of the Bengaluru Police, issued a Look Out Circular (LOC) after the CCB learnt that he has not left the country.

Nishabdham Trailer: Anushka Shetty and Madhavan's thriller film looks promising

September 21, 2020 16:24 IST

Directed by Hemanth Madhukar, Nishabdham is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and stars R Madhvan, Anushka Shetty and Anjali in the lead roles.

Mohanlal's Drishyam 2 goes on floor and netizens can’t contain their excitement

September 21, 2020 14:24 IST

The film was announced on the actor Mohanlal’s birthday May 21 and was about to commence on August 17 but got delayed.

Rana Daggubati to host fictional animated series

September 20, 2020 19:01 IST

On the work front, Rana Daggubati will next be seen in 'Haathi Mere Saathi.' The tri-lingual film has been shot across two countries -- in forest locales of Kerala, besides in Mahabaleshwar and Mumbai in India, and in Thailand.

Anushka Shetty, R Madhavan's 'Nishabdham' to premiere on Amazon Prime Video

September 18, 2020 19:20 IST

Talking about his film Madhavan said, 'Nishabdham' is one of the most intriguing movies that I have been associated with. The launch of the film on Prime Video will allow fans from around the world to experience its bold storyline! I am looking forward to the global premiere,"

Tamil director Babu Sivan dies at 54

September 17, 2020 12:58 IST

Tamil director Babu Sivan who passed away was best known for directing Vijay-starrer Tamil film Vettaikkaran. He is now survived by his wife and two daughters. As per reports, he was found in an unconscious state and was rushed him to a private hospital. However, he was later shifted to a government hospital due to financial constraints.

Kamal Haasan announces his 232nd film, read details here

September 16, 2020 19:47 IST

The untitled project is tentatively called "KamalHaasan232" for now. "Another journey begins," the veteran actor-filmmaker tweeted.

Kannada actor-couple Diganth, Aindrita depose before CCB in drug case

September 16, 2020 13:27 IST

The CCB, which is probing the drug abuse in the Kannada film industry, had issued a notice to the actor-couple Diganth Manchale and Aindrita Ray on Tuesday.

Sandalwood drug case: Raids at Vivek Oberoi's brother-in-law's properties

September 15, 2020 14:34 IST

Intensifying its investigation into the Sandalwood drug case, the Central Crime Bureau of the Bengaluru City Police on Tuesday conducted raids on properties owned by Aditya Alva, brother-in-law of Bollywood Star, Vivek Oberoi and son of late former minister, Jeevraj Alva.

Differing appeals on contempt of court action against actor Surya

September 15, 2020 13:13 IST

The issue of initiating contempt of court proceedings against actor S. Surya following his statements on the judiciary has evoked differing appeals, both for and against such action.

Tamil actor Florent Pereira dies at 67. See his last message before losing COVID-19 battle

September 15, 2020 13:31 IST

Tamil actor Florent Pereira's health deteriorated last week while undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Chennai but sadly he passed away yesterday. Have a look at 'Khayal' actor's last message before failing in the COVID-19 battle.

3 booked for driving Telugu TV actress Kondapalli Sravani to suicide

September 14, 2020 20:15 IST

The 26-year-old actress Kondapalli Sravani, who is known for her work in Telugu serials like 'Manasu Mamata' and 'Mounaragam', hanged herself at her apartment in Madhuranagar in Hyderabad on September 8.

Odia film actor Ajit Das dies at 71, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik mourns the loss

Odia film actor Ajit Das dies at 71, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and others mourn the loss

September 13, 2020 23:08 IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and Pratap Sarangi and many others condoled Odia veteran actor Ajit Das's death. A product of National School of Drama, Das acted in more than 60 Odia films and produced several others. He was also a former head of the department of drama at Utkal Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Bhubaneswar.