July 7, 2025
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Shivarajkumar responds to Kannada language row: Kamal Haasan holds Kannada in high regard

Kannada star Shivarajkumar | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Kannada superstar Shivarajkumar has responded to the controversy around a statement from veteran star Kamal Haasan. During the audio launch of the upcoming movie Thug Life (releasing on June 05, 2025), Kamal Haasan made a remark that “Tamil gave birth to Kannada.” The actor’s statement has […]

Niveditha Shivarajkumar interview: On ‘Firefly’, producing new-age content and becoming a strong-willed producer

Producer Niveditha Shivarajkumar. | Photo Credit: Ravichandran N Growing up in a film family, the dinner table conversations wouldn’t always be about movies, contrary to general perception, says Niveditha Shivarajkumar. “I think it was Abhishek Bachchan who once said that, as a kid, he believed everyone’s house would be the same. I relate to his statement. […]

‘Veera Chandrahasa’ movie review: Ravi Basrur’s film is a sincere ode to Yakshagana, but lacks cinematic zing

A still from ‘Veera Chandrahasa’. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Early into Veera Chandrahasa, it’s natural to feel like you are watching a night-long performance of Yakshagana, the ancient coastal art form. A couple of scenes play out for so long, perhaps for 15 minutes or more, that they feel like they are straight out […]

Ravi Basrur interview: Sounds of ‘KGF’ and ‘Salaar’ have become world famous

Ravi Basrur Masterclass: On hit songs and BGM for ‘mass’ films Music composer Ravi Basrur, who is gearing up for the release of his directorial ‘Veera Chandrahasa’, talks to The Hindu about his journey in the film industry. | Video Credit: The Hindu Ravi Basrur loves experimenting. After charting his own path as a music […]

‘Jailer 2’: Shivarajkumar hints at role in sequel to Nelson-Rajinikanth’s blockbuster film

Shivarajkumar in ‘Jailer’. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Veteran Kannada star Shivarajkumar has hinted his role in Jailer 2, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Tamil film Jailer, starring Rajinikanth and directed by Nelson. Anirudh Ravichander will score the music for the movie. Shivarajkumar, who was in Mumbai as part of the promotions for his […]

‘RC 16’: Ram Charan’s film titled ‘Peddi’; first look out

First-look poster of Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’. | Photo Credit: @AlwaysRamCharan/X The makers of Ram Charan’s upcoming movie have announced the Telugu film’s title. Directed by Buchi Babu Sana, the film is called Peddi. Ram Charan took to social media to release the first-look poster of the movie. The actor appears in rugged avatar, with unkempt […]