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Mumbai, March 21 (Ians) Star Sports, the official television broadcaster of the Ipl 2023, on Tuesday announced a star-studded panel of commentators that features some of the most decorated players to have graced the 22 yards.

Cricket aficionados can tune in to watch two T20 World Cup winning captains Paul Collingwood and Aaron Finch, the latter having played for nine Ipl franchises, providing a captain’s perspective.

Joining them will be former England and Ipl legend Kevin Pietersen, whose extensive knowledge of the sport and colourful personality has made him a fan favourite over the years.

Another fan favourite – Danny Morrison – will be seen in his elements on Star Sports’ coverage of Ipl 2023. One of the greatest all-rounders ever and a former Ipl coach Jacques Kallis makes his debut on Star Sports’ panel.

Former Australia batters David Hussey, who was also Kkr mentor and Matthew Hayden, Csk legend, will join Kallis and Pietersen.

SandalwoodThe 'Roberrt' trailer was released in both Telugu and Kannada.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe trailer of the upcoming Kannada film Roberrt was released on its lead star Darshan’s 44th birthday. The Telugu version of the trailer was released as well, with veteran Tollywood actor Jagapathi Babu playing an important part in the film. On the release of the Roberrt trailer, Darshan tweeted: “Here comes the Telugu version trailer of my upcoming movie #Roberrt. Thanks all for your love & support.” Here comes the Telugu version trailer of my upcoming movie #Roberrt. Thanks all for your love & supporthttps://t.co/Fw0ZdbtZug@umap30071 @UmapathyFilms @TharunSudhir @StarAshaBhat @telugufilmnagar pic.twitter.com/dWSsVEJkeo — Darshan Thoogudeepa (@dasadarshan) February 16, 2021 Watch the trailer here: Roberrt is directed by Tharun Sudhir and has three female leads-- Aishwarya Prasad, Asha Bhat and Sonal Monterio in the cast. According to reports, the film will feature Vinod Prabhakar, son of actor Tiger Prabhakar,...

SANDALWOODThe actor will reportedly be seen as a para commando in this film directed by Raghavendra Hegde. Digital NativeDhruva Sarja has announced his next film. The Kannada star will be teaming up with Raghavendra Hegde for the project that will go on the floors soon, in 2021. Confirming this, Dhruva wrote on his social media page, “Raghavendra Hegde sir narrated a story. What a wonderful first half. Felt refreshed.” In an interview with the Cinema Express, director Raghavendra Hegde disclosed that he had narrated the first half of the screenplay to the star and he was quite impressed. The second half will be completed by January end, he revealed. The director has been quoted as saying, “The second half will be done on January 20, after which we will take the project forward with the finalisation of the cast and crew. We will start the shooting after that.” Read: Dhruva Sarja to...

SANDALWOODThe actor recently appeared on Ramesh Aravind’s talk show, ‘Weekend with Ramesh’. Digital NativeDigital NativeA recent episode of Weekend with Ramesh, hosted by Ramesh Aravind, saw Sandalwood star Darshan as a guest. During the show, Darshan revealed that, despite being the son of popular Kannada actor Thoogudeepa Srinivas and having a background in the film industry, acting was not an easy ride for him. The actor is known among his fans for his hard work and dedication. During the episode of Weekend with Ramesh, Darshan revealed that his guru in the Kannada film industry is the Janumada Jodi actor Mandya Ramesh. Darshan recalled some fond memories of his early acting days on the show. Meanwhile, in an interview with a satellite channel, Mandya Ramesh revealed that before becoming an actor, Darshan worked as a light boy on the sets of Janumada Jodi (1996), Mandya Ramesh’s debut movie. He also...

This is the first film Dhruva Sarja is acting in since the death of his brother Chiranjeevi Sarja earlier this year. Digital NativeSandalwood actor Dhruva Sarja on Friday announced the making of a new film Dubari. The shooting for the film was officially launched on Friday and Dhruva Sarja was present for the puja, which was performed ahead of the launch. Directed by Nanda Kishore, the project is being bankrolled by Uday K Mehta. The film’s title was also unveiled o Friday, after Dhruva Sarja shared a poster on twitter. The film has the tagline, ‘I am very costly’.Sharing the news Dhruva tweeted saying," 5th movie name is Dubari, Jai Anjaneya.” 5th movie name is Dubari ಜೈ ಆಂಜನೇಯ pic.twitter.com/7V4htHW5KS — Dhruva Sarja (@DhruvaSarja) November 6, 2020 The shooting of the film will commence in the third week of November. The first schedule will begin in Bengaluru,...

SandalwoodIn an interaction with media, the star said that he missed the varieties of breakfast served on the sets.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada star Darshan was recently at the Shringa Giri Shanmuga temple in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar for the muhurat of actor Dhruwan starrer Bhagwan Sri Krishna Paramathma and interacted with the media that had gathered there. When asked about the Covid-19 situation and the lockdown, the star jocularly remarked that he missed being on the sets because at home he gets to eat only one variety of breakfast while on the sets he would get to eat four varieties. The star added that he missed idlis and vada during the lockdown. On a serious note, Darshan reiterated that his Roberrt will hit the marquee only after the situation returns to normal. With this, he had made it clear that there was no hurry in releasing the film now. The film...

SandalwoodThe shooting of this yet-to-be-titled film will begin soon after Dhruva’s ‘Pogaru’, which is also directed by Nanda Kishore, hits the marquee.Digital NativeDigital NativeA few days ago, it was reported that Kannada star Dhruva Sarja and director Nanda Kishore will team up once again for a new project, which will be bankrolled by Uday K Mehta. The latest on this is that the script pooja for the film took place on October 18, the birth anniversary of Dhruva’s late brother Chiranjeevi Sarja. The film will be officially launched on October 26, during the Vijayadasami festival, we hear. Sources in the know say that the film is a complete entertainer. According to reports, the shooting of this yet-to-be-titled film will begin soon after Dhruva’s Pogaru hits the marquee. Incidentally, Pogaru is also directed by Nanda Kishore. The film stars Shanvi Srivastava and Rashmika Mandanna as the female leads. Dhananjay...

SandalwoodThe sets are for ‘Pogaru Annaige Pogaru’, the title track that will feature hero Dhruva along with a group of dancers.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada film Pogaru was scheduled for release on April 24, but with the lockdown due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, it was postponed. The latest reports say that the makers of the film will be erecting a grand set at Hmt in Bengaluru for shooting a song sequence. Sources say that the set will cost the makers close to Rs 1.5 crore, making it one of the most expensive in Sandalwood in recent times. Apparently, the sets are for the song ‘Pogaru Annaige Pogaru’, the title track that will feature the film’s lead star Dhruva Sarja along with a group of dancers. The song, which will be shot in a six-day schedule, will be choreographed by Murali master. Incidentally, the ‘Karabuu’ song in Pogaru released earlier...

SandalwoodNayanthara made her debut in Kannada with ‘Super’ in 2010 and it remains her sole film in the industry till now.Digital NativeDigital NativeOne of the most awaited films in the Kannada film industry is Gandugali Madakari Nayaka, which has Darshan playing the lead role. Directed by Rajendra Singh Babu, the film has Srinivasa Murthy and Doddanna playing important roles as well. There was an update about an inclusion to the star cast a few days and we got to know that veteran actor Sumalatha is playing a pivotal role. On her role, the film’s director said that she plays the raja matha. She will be joining the film’s team in Hyderabad, where the shooting will happen at the Ramoji Rao Studio. While details about the stars in the cast are being revealed at regular intervals, there is still no news about the film’s female lead. According to the Sandalwood grapevine,...

SandalwoodV Harikrishna has composed music for this magnum opus and the soundtrack of the album will have four songs.Digital NativeDarshan’s 50th film Kurukshetra has been in the making for quite some time now. Though the film’s shooting was wrapped up several weeks ago, there was no news about its release date. Finally, there is a confirmation from Lahari Velu of Lahari Audio Company, which has its music rights, that Kurukshetra’s audio will hit the market on August 27. With this, we can expect the film to release soon. The soundtrack of this album will comprise four songs besides slokas and skanda padyas. V Harikrishna has composed music for this magnum opus while the lyrics have been penned by Nagendra Prasad. Darshan plays Duryodhana in this historical based on the epic Mahabharata and the story is told from his perspective. One of the most expensive films to ever...