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Mumbai, July 19 (Ians) As the film ‘Googly’ clocks a decade since its release on Wednesday, actress Kriti Kharbanda took to her Instagram to express her emotions and gratitude towards the milestone.

‘Googly’ is a Kannada romantic comedy directed by Pawan Wadeyar, which also featured the Kannada superstar Yash, the actor who set the box-office on fire with ‘K.G.F.’

In the film, Kriti shared the screen with Yash, who portrayed the charming boy-next-door character.

The actress shared a video from the film about key moments on her Instagram.

In the heartfelt note, Kriti reminisced about the journey she embarked upon with the film.

She captioned the post: “10 years to this brilliant, satisfying, iconic movie ‘Googly’ ! A movie I knew was magical in every sense while I shot it. Dr.Swathi aka Doctreeee is my most favourite character that I’ve ever played onscreen. And Sharath (@thenameisyash) will always be my favourite onscreen boyfriend haha!

Interview‘Dollu’ director Sagar Puranik spoke to Tnm about the creative choices he exercised, the reason for keeping things subtle and why he adopted an understanding tone when speaking about urban migration.Subha J RaoInstagramFresh from his 2019 National Award winning short film Mahaan Hutatma (2018), Sagar Puranik was contemplating making his feature debut. One day, at an event in Bengaluru, he witnessed a Dollu (double-headed drum native to Karnataka) performance. It was something he’d seen many times before, but watching the Dollu Kunitha practitioners playing the drums with gay abandon struck a different chord. “It was like I did not just hear the music, but saw the visuals that accompanied it and felt the reverberations it triggered,” Sagar recalls. He wondered how it would look on the big screen, because not many films spoke about the folk arts or music in detail. At the same time, during a conversation with a cab driver,...

‘Dollu’, a National Award-winning Kannada film, that has been winning the hearts of audiences is fast becoming a favourite of several politicians in the state.

Congress leader Siddaramaiah recently appreciated the film and now, Bjp leaders Murugesh Nirani and Dr. Vijayendra have watched and praised the film.

The politicians watched a special screening of the film at the Orion Mall.

“‘Dollu’ has made us very proud. The team has worked on a beautiful film. This film should be watched by everyone in the state,” said Murugesh Nirani and added that more such films should be made.

“Sagar Puranik and Pavan Wadeyar have worked on a great film. I lost my sense of time when I was watching the film. ‘Dollu’ has made Karnataka and India proud. I wish the team good luck and request every Kannadiga to watch the film,” said Dr. Vijayendra.

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Viaplay Sets True-Life Disaster Story ‘Roombeek’ As Latest Dutch Original Drama Series

Viaplay has ordered its latest Dutch original: a four-part drama from Banjiay Benelux label EndemolShine Scripted about the 2000 Enschede fireworks warehouse explosion titled Roombeek. The horrific tragedy killed 23 people and injured 950 and the series will explore its devastating human impact and aftermath. Casting for the series is underway, and production will begin in early 2023, with EndemolShine Scripted’s Gerd-Jan van Dalen and Viaplay Group’s Kennard Bos producing. Having launched in the Netherlands in March, Viaplay’s scripted original slate from the territory includes true crime drama The Hunt for Jasper S., produced by Willem Bosch and Pieter Kuijpers; dark comedy Something Stupid, created by novelist Saskia Noort; and Liesbeth Strik’s drama The Guilty. Filippa Wallestam, Viaplay Group Chief Content Officer, said: “We have very high ambitions for our Dutch Originals, and are committed to working with...

Tollywood It has now been reported that actor Taapsee Pannu has been approached for the role.Digital NativeReports are that Samantha Akkineni has turned down the offer to star in the Hindi remake of U Turn. The actor played the lead role in the Telugu and Tamil version of this hit movie, which was itself a remake of the Kannada blockbuster of the same name. The Telugu version also received critical acclaim and was a commercial success as well. Following this, the remake rights were lapped up. The makers of the Hindi remake were keen on having Samantha reprise the role but she has turned it down. According to a latest development, Taapsee Pannu has been approached for the role and she may sign on the dotted lines. Last seen in Game Over a bilingual Tamil and Telugu drama thriller film that was written and directed by Ashwin Saravanan, Taapsee...

KollywoodTouted to be a sports drama, the film will have Aadhi playing an athlete.Digital NativeActor Aadhi Pinisetty, who has proved his mettle with films such as Mirugam and Eeram is gearing up for his next film, a bilingual titled Clap with the tagline The Sound of Success. To be made in Tamil and Telugu, this film will be directed by Prithvi Adithya. The film was launched in Hyderabad recently. Touted to be a sports drama, the film will have Aadhi playing an athlete. It is being said that the actor has undergone rigorous training to get into the skin of the character he plays in Clap. Speaking about the film, Aadhi has told in an interview to the Cinemaexpress, “The sports element will be depicted with authenticity, and the script will be devoid of the usual done-to-death sports-drama tropes. The leading ladies - Akanksha Singh and Krisha Kurup -...

TollywoodThe film is a remake of the South Korean comedy-drama 'Miss Granny'.Digital NativeSamantha has wrapped up shooting for the Telugu remake of the Korean movie Miss Granny titled O Baby! Yentha Sakkagunnave. The film is a South Korean comedy-drama directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. O Baby! is being helmed by director Bv Nandini Reddy. In her Facebook post, Nandini wrote, “Last day of shoot for one of the most enjoyable films that I have worked on. Best cast and crew ever. Excited that I will be able to share this gem of a story with you soon (sic).” Samantha, too, said in a post on Instagram that this film is going to be very special to her. "Today I am so grateful.. to the universe, to God, to the people who have been instrumental in helping me find my direction .. I have taken some time to grow both personally and professionally.

SandalwoodThe film opened to high expectations and has lived up to it.Aravind ShwethaNatasaarvabhowma is the first biggest release of this year and Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar’s fans have more than one reason to celebrate. The trailer of the film, carefully crafted with minimal dialogue, had only hinted about the supernatural element, leaving his fans waiting for more. This was the first time that Puneeth had signed a film of the horror genre and his fans were eager to see his performance on the big screen. The houseful early morning shows are a testament for that. Puneeth collaborating with hit filmmaker Pawan Wadeyar, after their previous venture Ranavikarama, had doubled the expectations from Natasaarvabhowma. The plotline begins with an interesting angle. Gagan Dixit (Puneeth Rajkumar) is an investigative journalist from Kolkata working for a daily newspaper. He comes to Bengaluru looking for a friend but settles in a haunted house,...

KollywoodThis film is the Telugu remake of the 2014 Korean movie 'Miss Granny'. Digital NativeIt has been announced already that Samantha Akkineni will be playing the female lead in the remake of the Korean movie Miss Granny titled O Baby! Yentha Sakkagunnave. The film is a South Korean comedy-drama film that was directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Na Moon-hee stars as a woman in her 70s who magically finds herself in the body of her 20-year-old self after having herself photographed at a mysterious photo studio. The film opened to packed houses on January 22, 2014 and turned out to become a huge box office hit. It grossed Us$51.7 million at the box office. This Korean film will be remade by director Bv Nandhini Reddy and Samantha has been roped in to play the younger version of the character. There were reports that she would be playing the 70-year-old granny as well...

TollywoodSamantha's last release was the Tamil-Telugu bilingual 'U-Turn'.Digital NativePost marriage, Samantha Akkineni has been bagging some of the best projects. Recently, there was an announcement that she will be starring in a heroine-centric project titled O Baby. The full title of the film is O Baby Yentha Sakkagunnave, reveal sources. Reports are that this film is inspired from the Korean movie My Granny and will be directed by Nandini Reddy. O Baby will be bankrolled jointly by People's Media Factory, Suresh Productions and Sunita Tati. The shooting of this film has begun and Samantha has joined the sets. Miss Granny is a South Korean comedy-drama film that was directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Na Moon-hee stars as a woman in her 70s who magically finds herself in the body of her 20-year-old self after having herself photographed at a mysterious photo studio. The film opened to packed houses on January...

SandalwoodAccording to reports, the actors have asked director Santosh Ananddram to come up with a suitable script for them.Digital NativeSandalwood stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Yash have shared a good rapport for a long time now. Even recently, after the launch of Yash’s Kgf trailer, Puneeth took to Twitter to congratulate Yash when the trailer crossed 20 million views online. According to reports, both the actors are keen on sharing screen space with each other and have instructed director Santosh Ananddram to come up with a suitable script for them. If the script turns out to be exceptional, both stars would be hopping onboard the project, we hear. Santosh Ananddram and Puneeth Rajkumar had teamed up for Raajakumara earlier, which turned out to be a huge hit commercially. They are currently working on Yuva Ratna, which will be out in theatres in mid-2019. Puneeth Rajkumar is currently busy with the Pawan Wadeyar directorial Nata Sarvabhouma.

SandalwoodThe film is directed by Santosh Ananddram while V Hari Krishna has been roped in to compose the music.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe last time Sandalwood Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar was seen as a college student was in Raam and that released way back in 2009. After nearly a decade, he is set to return as a college-goer with the Santosh Ananddram directorial Yuva Ratna. The title comes with the tagline ‘Power of Youth’, which gives an indication that the film would have a political touch. The title of the film was announced on November 1 and now this news about his role as a college-goer has surfaced, which has Puneeth’s fans elated. V Hari Krishna has been roped in to compose the tunes for this flick and details about the rest of the star cast and crew are expected to be out soon. Santosh Ananddram and Puneeth Rajkumar had teamed up earlier for Raajakumara,...

TollywoodThis is the first time after their wedding last year, the star couple are having their films released on the same day.Digital NativeOn September 13, Naga Chaitanya’s Sailaja Reddy Alludu and Samantha’s U-Turn would be hitting the silver screens. Being the most-loved star couple in Tollywood, fans have been terming this as Sam Vs Chai but Samantha had corrected them with a tweet that it will be Sam with Chai. With that being said, Samantha was asked if her husband Naga Chaitanya had seen her film U-Turn, to which she replied in negative. With both the stars busy with promoting their films, they seem to have no time to watch the other’s film before the release. U-Turn is a Tamil – Telugu bilingual directed by Pawan Wadeyar. It is mystery thriller that has has Samantha, Adhi Pinisetty and Rahul Ravindran in the lead roles. U-Turn is the remake...

TollywoodThree movies of the star couple would hit the screens on September 13.Digital NativeThe trade is abuzz with the news about the box office clash between Samantha’s Seema Raja and U Turn and Naga Chaitanya’s Sailaja Reddy Alludu on September 13 this year. This is the first time the couple’s films are getting released on the same day which has upped the expectation levels. Some have also gone forward to term is as Chay Vs Samantha indicating the box office clash. Putting an end to it, Samantha tweeted: “It’s Chay with Sam!! Not vs.” Seema Raja is a Tamil film that is directed by Ponram. It has Siva Karthikeyan playing the lead role with Samantha as his lead pair. Seema Raja is one of the most expected films as it marks the coming together of the director and hero for the third time after the massive success...

TollywoodMiss Granny is a South Korean comedy-drama film directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk.Digital NativeSamantha Akkineni has been on the lookout for meaningful and performance-oriented roles. According to the latest buzz, she may be starring in the Telugu remake of the Korean movie Miss Granny which made it to the theatres in the year 2014. To be directed by Nandini Reddy, the remake will be bankrolled by Suresh Babu in association with Sunitha Tati. Miss Granny is a South Korean comedy-drama film that was directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk. Na Moon-hee stars as a woman in her 70s who magically finds herself in the body of her 20-year-old self after having herself photographed at a mysterious photo studio. The film opened to packed houses on January 22, 2014 and turned out to become a huge box office hit. It grossed Us$51.7 million at the box office. Samantha is a talented actor with a bunch of films in her kitty.

SandalwoodThe star’s father, the legendary Dr Rajkumar, had acted in a hit film of the same name in 1989.Digital NativeKannada star Puneeth Rajkumar and director Santhosh Ananddram had teamed up for Rajakumaraa and the film went on to become a huge hit. Following this massive success, the duo has decided to team up for another film which will go on the floors soon. While the prep work is on, there are a lot of speculations about the movie’s title. The director did reveal earlier that one of the titles of the late Kannada thespian Dr Rajkumar, who is also Puneeth’s father, would be taken up for the upcoming movie and this news created a lot of rumours. Grapevine has it that the film may be titled Parashurama. The title is that of a hit Dr Rajkumar film that was released in 1989. Incidentally, Puneeth Rajkumar appeared as a child artiste in the film.

SandalwoodDirected by Nagshekar, the film will have Tanya Hope starring opposite Abhishek.Digital NativeDigital NativeTalks about Kannada actor-politician Ambareesh and actor Sumalatha’s son Abhishek following in the footsteps of his parents surfaced several months ago. While there were many changes to the project that he was to debut in, talks about who would wield the megaphone also stirred up interest among movie buffs. Well, all speculations and rumours have come to an end with Abhishek’s debut film all set to go on the floors on Monday. Titled Amar, the film will be directed by Nagshekar. Abhishek is all geared up to make his acting debut and has trained in martial arts, dance and acting. Tanya Hope, a close friend of the hero, will be sharing screen space with him in the film. On working with Abhishek in his debut film, Tanya said in a recent interview to the New Indian Express, “I have known Abhishek for a while now, and he had been talking about working on a film. I am glad to be a part of his debut launch.” On roping in Tanya for the role, the director said, “Tanya is the next big thing in Sandalwood. I wanted somebody who could match Abhishek, who himself is very talented. I am glad to have found the right heroine opposite the actor.” It is rumoured that star pair Ambareesh and Sumalatha will make a special appearance in their son’s debut. To be bankrolled under the banner Sandesh Productions, the film’s technical crew comprises Arjun Janya for music, Satya Hegde cranking the camera and Sania Sardhariya designing the costumes. It may be mentioned here that directors Pawan Wadeyar and Chethan Kumar were initially in talks to direct the film but they eventually opted out due to date clashes and Nagshekar was roped in. He has films such as Myna, Sanju Weds Geetha and Aramane to his credit till date. Abhishek has been undergoing training sessions to get ready to face the camera. He got trained in martial arts and kickboxing from a premier fighting institution in Thailand. He got trained by an acting teacher from Bengaluru who has knowledge of the local industry. Also read: 'Kaala' emoji launched on Twitter as Rajinikanth fever begins (Content provided by Digital Native)...

SandalwoodStarring in a special sequence, the veteran actor will reportedly play herself in the Pawan Wadeyar directorial.Digital NativeDigital NativePuneeth Rajkumar’s 28th film as leading man Natasaarvabhowma will see veteran actor Saroja Devi doing a cameo. She will star in a very special sequence and will be playing herself. According to reports surfacing about the film, we hear that Puneeth plays a journo in the film and will be seen interviewing the veteran actor in one of the scenes. On playing the lead role in Natasaarvabhowma, Puneeth Rajkumar said in an interview to Indian Express, “I am proud and nervous to do a film with this title. Hopefully, we do a good job. We will definitely strive towards it and the audience are sure to love it.” It may be mentioned here that Puneeth’s dad, the legendary actor Dr Rajkumar, was referred to as Natasaarvabhowma (meaning ‘emperor of acting’) and hence the star is excited to feature in the film. The first look teaser of the film was released some months ago, creating a lot of anticipation among movie buffs. Dr Rajkumar did star in a film titled Natasaarvabhowma way back in 1968. The film was directed by Aaruru Pattabhi and turned out to be a major hit in his career. Natasaarvabhowma, starring Puneeth Rajkumar, is being directed by Pawan Wadeyar. It will be the star’s first film release this year. Puneeth was seen in a cameo in Humble Politician Nograj earlier this year. He was also the narrator in the Anup Bhandari directorial Raja Ratha, which released in March this year. Besides acting in films, Puneeth has floated his own production house and will be bankrolling two films – Kavalu Daari and Maya Bazaar – under the banner. Puneeth is an acclaimed actor in the Kannada film industry and had won several awards in his career, including the National Award for Best Child Actor for Bettada Hoovu in 1985 and the Karnataka State Awards for Best Acting four times. Also read: Mohanlal, king of box office: How the actor's smart moves have expanded his stardom (Content provided by Digital Native)...

SandalwoodIt is rumoured that star pair Ambareesh and Sumalatha will make a special appearance in their son’s first film.Digital NativeDigital NativePopular actor couple in Sandalwood Ambareesh and Sumalatha’s son Abhishek Gowda is all set to follow in the footsteps of his parents. The latest news is that the official launch of the film will on May 29, coinciding with Ambareesh’s birthday. The makers are planning for a photoshoot with the newbie, which is likely to take place during the first week of May and have fixed the muhurat date on Ambareesh’s birthday. There were reports that either director Pawan Wadeyar or Chethan Kumar will be wielding the megaphone for Abhishek’s debut film. A few weeks ago, reports surfaced that Pawan Wadeyar was chosen to direct the film but later he had to opt out after he got an opportunity to direct a Puneeth Rajkumar starrer. The shooting of that film is currently underway. Now it is reported that popular director Nagashekar has been roped in to direct the as-yet untitled movie. The project will be bankrolled by Sandesh Nagaraj. A businessman and a politician belonging to Jd(S), Sandesh is a very close friend of Ambareesh. Abhishek has been undergoing training sessions to get ready to face the camera. He underwent training in martial arts and kickboxing from a premier institution in Thailand. He was also trained by an acting teacher from Bengaluru who has a knowledge of the local industry. While the rest of the cast and crew has not been revealed yet, the makers are in search for a heroine but there is no news that the actor has been finalised yet. However, it is rumoured that star pair Ambareesh and Sumalatha will make a special appearance in their son’s debut. Ambareesh’s son entering films is one of the biggest happenings in the Kannada film industry in 2018, and with the film being produced under the Sandesh banner, it calls for double excitement. Also read: Why the Cbfc's 'violence against women' disclaimer for Malayalam films is a futile idea (Content provided by Digital Native)...

SandalwoodThough the film received mixed reviews, it went on to do well at the box-office.Digital NativePuneeth Rajkumar’s Anjani Putra may have received mixed reviews but the film was nevertheless a box-office success. This has prompted its producer Mn Kumar to get Puneeth Rajkumar back to his fold. Yes, it is now confirmed that the producer will be bankrolling a Puneeth Rajkumar starrer under his banner Mnk Movies. The Power Star is currently busy with the Pawan Wadeyar directorial Nata Saravabhouma and will be focusing on it for the next few months. This film is being produced by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Entertainments. Soon after this project is wrapped up, the star will be moving over to the Santosh Ananddram directorial, which has not been titled yet. Reports say that Puneeth’s film with Mn Kumar will begin only after he is done with these two projects but the announcement was made on March 17 to coincide with his birthday. Therefore, to know details about the director and the rest of the star cast and crew, we need to wait for some more time. Anjani Putra, released on December 21 last year, was directed by A Harsha. An action entertainer, it had Puneeth Rajkumar and Rashmika Mandanna playing the lead pair with Ramya Krishnan, Mukesh Tiwari, P. Ravishankar and Akhilendra Mishra playing supporting roles. Incidentally, it is the remake of the Tamil flick Poojai, which was directed by Hari and had Vishal in the lead role. Puneeth Rajkumar began this year with the film Humble Politician Nograj in which he made a guest appearance as himself. While fans were waiting to know about this next project, he impressed all with his first look in Nata Sarvabhouma in which he apparently plays an actor. The first look was released to coincide with the birthday on March 17. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

SandalwoodThe Power Star's late father used to be addressed by the title.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe makers of Puneeth Rajkumar’s upcoming film, Nata Sarvabhouma, released a 51-second first look teaser to commemorate the star’s birthday on March 17 and it went viral as expected. As the title suggests, Nata Sarvabhouma means 'emperor of acting' and it looks like the Power Star plays one in the movie. Incidentally, it is one of the titles bestowed upon his late father, the legendary actor Raj Kumar. Nata Sarvabhouma, directed by Pawan Wadeyar is bankrolled by Rockline Venkatesh under his banner Rockline Entertainments Pvt Ltd., on a huge budget. This film will be the Power Star’s 28th project as the hero. On playing the lead role in Nata Sarvabhouma, Puneeth Rajkumar is reported to have said, "I am proud and nervous to do a film with this title. Hopefully, we do a good job. We will definitely strive towards it and the audience are sure to love it.” The first look teaser of the film is impressive indeed with Puneeth Rajkumar surrounded by a hoard of clicking cameras, as he wears his shades to smile for the shutterbugs. From what we got to see in the first look teaser and the title, we can decipher that Puneeth Rajkumar plays an actor in the film. The shooting of Nata Sarvabhouma is currently on and more details about this project are expected to be out soon. It may be mentioned here that the Power Star began the year with the release of Humble Politician Nograj, in which he appeared in a guest role. While Nata Sarvabhouma will be his first film as hero this year, he has a bunch of films such as the Shahshak directorial and the Chethan Kumar directorial which will probably release later this year. Watch: (Content provided by Digital Native)...

Films While Sandesh Nagaraj, noted Kannada film producer, has come forward to invest on Abhishek’s debut film, they are scouting for a director. Digital NativeImage courtesy DNRebel star Ambareesh’s son Abhishek is the new star kid on the block. Star couple Ambareesh and Sumalatha’s son Abhishkek Gowda is all set to follow the footsteps of his parents and don the greasepaint. News about his debut in the Kannada film industry surfaced a few months ago but there is nothing concrete so far. There were reports that either director Pawan Wadeyar or Chethan Kumar would be wielding the megaphone for Abhishek’s debut film. Many weeks ago, reports surfaced that Pawan Wadeyar was chosen to direct the film. He opted out however, when he got the opportunity to direct the Power Star Puneeth Rajkumar. The shooting of this film is currently underway. Then came the news that Chethan Kumar will be helming the affairs as the director for Abhishek’s debut film. But now the buzz is that he has opted out too. Enquiries revealed that Chethan isn’t comfortable directing a movie that has been penned by others. Ambareesh’s best friend Sandesh Nagaraj, noted producer of Kannada films and politician, has come forward to invest on Abhishek’s debut film. He is however, scouting for a suitable director. According to reports, the youngster’s father Ambareesh, an illustrious actor and politician, wants no stone unturned to ensure that his son’s debut turns out to be a mega hit. Sources in the know say that the producer is looking to sign up a well-established and experienced filmmaker and he is expected to make an announcement soon. In the meantime, Abhishek is busy preparing himself for his debut. He has undergone rigorous training in acting, martial arts and dance. (Content by Digital Native)...

Chennai, Sep 18: Actor Posani Krishna Murali, who was seen in an important role in recently released Telugu romantic-comedy "Potugadu", credits the success of the film to the college students of Andhra Pradesh who flocked to theatres amid the ongoing political agitation.

"Potugadu", directed by Pawan Wadeyar, released in cinemas Sep 14.

"Due to the enduring political unrest in the state, so many films' release has been postponed and those that managed to release, received a lukewarm response. However, we were lucky because the college students from all regions of the state embraced the film and made it successful,".