Cinesprint Magazine March 2020

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Legend of the Month

Anil Kapoor

InFocus

Shikara

Rising Stars

Sara Ali Khan

Special Story

Thappad

Cover Story

Bhumi Pednekar
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WELCOME

Hello Readers, a warm welcome to the March
edition of CineSprint magazine. Hoping to reach
the expectations of many, we are again back to
present you, the loads of entertainment through filmy
information, without missing the glamor world.

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The latest edition of Cine Sprint is back to update
you about Bollywood and Tollywood. We bring you
about the updates on movies like Shikara , Love-Aaj-
Kal,Bheeshma, Gunjan-Saxena, Red-Movie,V-The
Movie, Gunjan Saxena, Narappa, Ram-Leela. Special
articles on celebrities like Mahesh Babu, Disha-Patani,
Renu Desai, Rashmika, Sunny Leone, Pawan Kalyan,
Aamir Khan , Mohan Babu, Shraddha Kapoor, Nithiin,
Aditya Roy Kapur, Disha Patani, Anil Kapoor. Along
with these, we present you movie reviews, celebrity
tweets and special interviews which will entertain you
to the core.

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Bioscope

12 Gunjan-Saxena,
Red-Movie,

V-The Movie

Review

20 Malang

Love-Aaj-Kal,

Bheeshma,

Contents 32 SpecialStory

Thappad

34 ExclusiveInterview

Venky Kudumula

Grapevine

46 Mahesh Babu,

Disha-Patani,
Renu Desai

88 InFocus

Shikara: A Romantic
Period Film

Events

46 Vijaya Nirmala Statue

Inauguration.

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Top 10

Highest 48

Grossing Tollywood

Movies in 2019

FirstLook 54

Stary Eyed

Kartik Aaryan 62

Samantha

RiSing Star 70 CINESPRINT

Vicky Kaushal-
Sara Ali Khan

Shooting Location

78

Baaghi-3

Hollywood Tea News

La-La-Anthonys 84
Vanessa-Hudgens

Selena Gomez

Behind the Scenes

Gunjan Saxena 88
Narappa

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92 CoverStory

Bhumi-Pednekar

Star of the Month

96 Nithiin

Rashmika Mandanna

Contents Celebrity oftheMonth

104 Aditya Roy Kapur,

Disha Patani

112 Legendofthemonth

Anil Kapoor

Movie around

116 Malang
Love-Aaj-Kal,

Bheeshma,

Golden Movie

120 Ram-Leela

ChangingFaces

126 Sridevi
Samantha

Shruti hassan

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Garam Masala

Nandita Swetha

Sony Charishta 128

Manali Rathod
Deepa Sannidhi

Divas and Models 134

Meera Mithun
Charmme Kaur
Mrudhula Bhaskar

Fashion & Lifestyle CINESPRINT

Vogue Proenza Schouler 138

Fashion -2019

Studio Round up 144

Rashmika,
Sunny Leone,
Pawan Kalyan

Celebrity Birthdays 148

Aamir Khan ,
Mohan Babu,
Shraddha Kapoor

Loughatme 150

StarGazing 152

Celebrity tweets

rajamouli ss Allu Arjun
@ssrajamouli
@alluarjun

50 Days of AVPL . Thank you for all your
blessings . This will a very memorable time
in my life . I wholeheartedly thank each and
everyone for making it soo special. Infinite
Gratitude ... overwhelmed & Humbled .

Pooja Hegde

@hegdepooja

It was with great research that @ 2020 begins in a BIG way! Aaaahhhh been dying
madhakarky created the #KiLiKi language for to share this news with you’ @BeingSalmanKhan.
@BaahubaliMovie. You all can learn the can’t wait to start working on this one with you
world’s youngest & easiest language Smiling face with open mouthSmiling face with
open mouth. @NGEMovies.@farhad_samji
now. Here's the #KiLiKi language site on let’s gooo #KabhiEidKabhiDiwali #blessed
#InternationalMotherLanguageDay. http:// #SajidNadiadwala @WardaNadiadwala
kiliki.in @KilikiWorld. @KaReFoIndia

Kajal Aggarwal Hello! Good and
@MsKajalAggarwal bad is a matter of
perspective, life
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decide for yourself
(this coming summer)
how ideal mine is.
Love, Anu

Sekhar Kammula Thank u Chay for this
lovely gestureSmiling
@sekharkammula face with sunglasses.
Touched.
Next teaser ki inko gift
ready chesko Smiling
face
@chay_akkineni

Nikhil thaman S
@actor_Nikhil
@MusicThaman

As a very big fan of him
Been waiting this from the time I started
to make music Now the dream has
become real can’t believe still tat I am
the composer. Need all ur love & support
My love to @PawanKalyan GAARU

This is why... people end up supporting what Rakul Singh
VC Sajjanar sir nd the Telangana Police did in @Rakulpreet
the case of #Disha
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied Shocked to hear about the accident on
#Nirbhaya #NirbhayaVerdict the set of my film indian 2.. I don’t even
know how to process the loss of lives.. my
Heart goes out to families of the deceased
.. extremely extremely sad Pensive face.

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Bioscope

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Baaghi 3aaghi 3 is an upcoming

Indian action thriller film
directed by Ahmed Khan.

B Produced by Nadiadwala
Grandson Entertainment
and Fox Star Studios, it is a spiritual
sequel to Baaghi (2016) and Baaghi
2 (2018). Baaghi 3 stars Tiger Shroff,
Riteish Deshmukh and Shraddha Kapoor.

It is an official remake of 2012 Tamil
film Vettai. Shraddha Kapoor is playing
the role of an air hostess in the movie.
Principal photography of the film began
on 12 September 2019 in Mumbai. It is
scheduled to be theatrically released in

India on 6 March 2020.

Director Cast & Crew

Ahmed Khan Tiger Shroff
Ritesh Deshmukh
Music Shraddha Kapoor

Vishal–Shekhar

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Bioscope

Gunjan Saxenaunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

is an upcoming Indian 2020
Hindi biopic film directed by

G Sharan Sharma and produced
under Dharma Productions
and Zee Studios. The film features Janhvi
Kapoor in the lead role of IAF Pilot Gunjan
Saxena, the first female and Indian woman
airforce pilot in combat along with Srividya
Rajan. It also stars Pankaj Tripathi and
Angad Bedi in supporting roles. The film was
announced on 26 December 2018 as Kapoor

shared the first look. Principal photography
commenced on 20 February 2019 and was
wrapped up in October; it was extensively
filmed across Lucknow. The film is scheduled

to be theatrically released in theatres
on 24 April 2020.

Director Cast & Crew

Sharan Sharma Janhvi Kapoor
Pankaj Tripathi
Music
Angad Bedi
Rachita Arora

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Bioscope

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V V is a 2020 Indian Telugu-
language action thriller film
written and directed by
Mohan Krishna Indraganti and
produced by Dil Raju under
the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations,
featuring Nani, Sudheer Babu, Nivetha
Thomas and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead
roles. The music was composed by Amit
Trivedi, while cinematography was handled

by P. G. Vinda. It marks Nani's 25th
film and he will be portraying a negative
role for the first time in his career. It will
be theatrically released on March 25th
coinciding with Ugadi, Telugu New Year.

Director Cast & Crew

Mohan Krishna Indraganti Nani

Music Sudheer Babu

Amit Trivedi Nivetha Thomas

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Bioscope

Red

Red is an upcoming Indian
Telugu-language action thriller
film . An official remake of
the 2019 Tamil-language film
Thadam, it stars Ram Pothineni
in the leading dual roles alongside Nivetha
Pethuraj, Malvika Sharma and Amritha
Aiyer . The story has been written by Magizh

Thirumeni who also wrote and directed the
original film, It is Ram's eighteenth film
as an actor. The film went on floors from
14 November 2019, after the first shot was
clapped by Puri Jagannadh and Charmme
Kaur on 30 October 2019.The film follows a
murder investigation that gets complicated
when the police realize their prime suspect
has a lookalike.Red is scheduled to release

theatrically on 9 April 2020.

Director Cast & Crew

Kishore Tirumala Ram Pothineni
Nivetha Pethuraj
Music Malvika Sharma

Mani Sharma

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EVIEW

BOLLYWOOD

Malang

Story :

The film revolves around a dramatic event in the lives of Advait (Aditya Roy Kapur) and Sara
(Disha Patani), which has them crossing paths with two police officers – Anjaney Agashe (Anil
Kapoor) and Michael Rodrigues (Kunal Kemmu), and the impact they have on each other’s
future.

Analysis :

Advait meets Sara during his trip to Goa. While he is a bit of an introvert, she is a free-spirited
girl from London, who is visiting India for the first time and wants to live life to the fullest. They
are instantly attracted to each other and make a pact to make the most of their time together. All
is well until a twist in the tale sends their lives spinning out of control.
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3/5

Five years later, Advait goes on a killing spree on Christmas night. Anjaney Agashe, a police
officer who often doesn’t follow the law, and Michael Rodrigues, a seemingly righteous cop, are
now on his trail. They go on a mad hunt for him. Uncovering the reasons behind Advait's actions
is what the rest of the film is about.
Aditya impresses in the role of a guy whose life goes through a major upheaval. He shows
restraint and finesses in his performance. The actor’s physical transformation adds weight to all
the kicks and punches he pulls in the film. Disha Patani looks stunning and makes most of her
role, which is unlike any character she has played so far. The chemistry between the lead pair is
infectious.

Final Word:

Though there are two interesting twists in the plot, they aren’t as big a surprise as they should
have been, which take away from its thrill quotient. The music proves to be one of its strong
points, especially the title track, which stays with you even after you leave the theatre.

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BOLLYWOOD

3/5

Love Aaj Kal

Story :

Twenty-two-year-old Zoe Chauhan (Sara Ali Khan) is averse to a serious long term relationship.
She wants to have fun with no strings attached and pursue her career. But another love story from
the past makes her question her own choices.

Analysis :

Writer-director Imtiaz Ali narrates the 2020 ‘Love Aaj Kal’ in the same format as his hugely
successful directorial in 2009 by the same name. However, the love stories are fresh with different
set of conflicts that vary with time. Ali makes it relevant by showing us the contrast between
traditional small town-love that was simple yet difficult versus the contemporary urban love that is
complex and messed-up.
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Ali’s protagonist Zoe is the embodiment of the latter. A complicated character, who has a five-year
plan to make merry and launch her own event management company, before she ‘settles down’
in a committed relationship. While Sara Ali Khan is the right age to play Zoe, she falls short of
convincingly pulling off the complexity of her firebrand and fiercely independent character. Sara
has an imposing screen presence and looks gorgeous, but her performance doesn’t quite make
you root for Zoe. Kartik Aaryan is good as the boyish Raghu, whose transformation from a timid
lovelorn small-towner to a big-city Casanova, is believable.

Final Word:

The film’s soundtrack is rich in melody that adds value to the storytelling. The short runtime is
another plus with an intriguing first-half, but a predictable second-half. ‘Love Aaj Kal’ sets off to
celebrate complex characters and dysfunctional relationships, with the universal emotion of love at
its core.

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TOLLYWOOD

world famous lover

Story :

World Famous Lover is the story of Gowtham (Vijay Devarakonda) and Yamini (Rashi Khanna)
who are in a struggling phase. Yamini is a working woman while Gowtham stays at home dreaming
of turning a writer. When Yamini decides to break up with Gowtham, the film narrates three
different love stories and the rest of the story is about how Gowtham succeeds as a writer and how
he patches up with his wife Yamini. Watch World Famous Lover to know about the complete story.

Analysis :

World Famous Lover has different layers and is an emotional film clustered with different love
stories. Vijay Devarakonda surprises with his matured performance and he exhibits several shades
in World Famous Lover. The film starts on a slow note and the 'Seenayya-Suvarna' thread is the
heart of the film.
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2.5/5

Both Vijay and Aishwarya Rajesh delivered their best. The interval episode looks simple and
the first half ends up on an okay note. The second half of World Famous Lover loses the heat
and momentum. The emotions look fake and the film looks dragged. The narration is quite
slow and it goes on a serious note and lacks entertainment. Vijay Devarakonda's energetic
performance is the only savior of the film. The songs that are quite crucial for the film will fall
short of expectations. The climax looks cinematic and it doesn't suit the film. On the whole, the
second half of World Famous Lover falls short because of the flat narration.

Final Word:

The poorly presented second half of World Famous Lover kills the film badly and it ends up on
a below-average note. Vijay Devarakonda shines in this emotional romantic drama.

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TOLLYWOOD

3/5

Bheeshma

Story :

Bheeshma (Nithiin) is a fun-loving simple guy who falls in love with Chaitra (Rashmika Mandanna).
Veteran businessman Bheeshma (Anant Nag) has been in a hunt for his successor for his organic
firm 'Bheeshma Organics'. He feels that Bheeshma is the right successor and asks him to take up
the deal and prove his ability in a month. The rest of Bheeshma is all about the challenges, risks
and problems he faces this month and how he ends up as the CEO of Bheeshma Organics. Watch
Bheeshma to know about the story.

Analysis :

Bheeshma is thoroughly entertaining and engaging. The first half of the film is laced completely
with entertainment. The songs are placed well and it is the writing that makes the film reachable to
everyone. The interval episode looks predictable but it is passable.
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Nithiin and Rashmika's episodes will receive wide applause from the audience. The first half of
Bheeshma looks decent with entertainment dominating the show. The second half of the film
has a social message and focuses on action along with the entertainment. Though some of
the episodes look predictable, it is the entertainment that carries the film forward. The songs
are well shot and placed well. Vennela Kishore and Raghu Babu episodes generate enough
laughs. The climax looks predictable. On the whole, the second half of Bheeshma too has been
decent and will impress the audience.

Final Word:

Bheeshma is loaded with fun, romance, action and is tipped with a social message.
Give it a watch.

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pecial StOry

Winning the hearts of
the Audience

Thappad is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language drama film
directed and co-produced (with Bhushan Kumar) by Anubhav

Sinha. The film stars Taapsee Pannu as a woman who files
for divorce after her husband slaps her. It was theatrically
released on 28 February 2020. The film marks the second
collaboration of Taapsee Pannu and director Anubhav Sinha

after the 2018 film Mulk.

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Principal photography began on 6 September Akhtar, who took to Twitter to congratulate
2019 and ended on 16 October. The film was everyone who made the subject come alive
shot in various places of Uttar Pradesh. on the silver screen. He wrote, "Today I
saw one of the most sensitive, sensible
The film was initially planned for release on and socially relevant films of recent times.
6 March 2020, but later it was preponed by a Thappad is an extremely well told and well-
week to 28 February 2020. On 31 January, performed movie. My congratulations to the
an official trailer of the film was released by writers, director, performers and the whole
T-Series. On 11 February, a second trailer crew for this Milestone of Indian cinema."
was released which shows Pannu breaking
the fourth wall and asking viewers to report the Taapsee rejoiced at the appreciation and
video so that it gets blocked on YouTube. The responded to the tweet in no time. Retweeting
film received generally positive reviews from the same, she wrote, "Ok this is a mic drop
critics, with praise towards its social message, moment for us! Calling it a day on this note
screenplay, direction and performances, but coz it just doesn't get better". The film is
criticism for the film's pace. about a married woman, Taapsee, who gives
a befitting reply and files for divorce after her
The film's songs are composed by Anurag husband, played by Pavail Gulati, slaps her
Saikia and lyrics written by Shakeel Azmi and at a house party. The movie also stars Dia
Sanah Moidutty. Among the ones impressed Mirza, Ratna Pathak Shah, Kumud Mishra,
with the film was lyricist and screenwriter Javed Tanvi Azmi, Maya Sarao among others.

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Exclusive Interview

Venky Kudumula
new Hit Machine
The of Tollywood

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Exclusive Interview

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Here is an exclusive interview with Venky Kudumula:

How did this project happen? That car was the first-ever gift to me
for my work and how can I sell it.
Post the success of Chalo, I met Also, I do not want to talk anything
Nithin and narrated the basic line of about Shourya or what happened
Bheeshma. He liked it but asked me to between us. That is something very
come up with a bounded script. I did the personal. I would be happy if people
same and he okayed the film right away. stop talking about this incident.

What's this whole concept of Your movies have a lot of
organic farming? Trivkram impact?

I feel in any genre, there is a scope for What's wrong with that. He is a star
romance. Our film has the backdrop of director and as I have worked with
organic farming and how we have set him closely, I have got some features
the love story in it needs to be seen on of his writing. That will be visible in
the screen. The concept has been said Bheeshma also.
in a very entertaining way.
What suggestions did he
What made you work with give for this film?
Rashmika again?
After watching the film, he liked it very
I had a great rapport working with much and suggested that the organic
Rashmika in Chalo. While working on farming episode should be highlighted
this script, I had her in mind for the in the trailer. Upon his suggestion, we
female lead's role. So, the moment cut the trailer in such a way and it is
I approached her with this film, she winning good applause now.
okayed it right away. She has a solid
role and her performance is receiving What is your next project?
good response from all corners.

Why did you sell the car which I have couple of offers in hand. I am
was gifted by Naga Shourya? focused on the script as of now and
will announce it officially soon.

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Grapevine

Bollywood

Vidya Balan

Actress Vidya Balan feels that nowadays people in India
are feeling worried that their wives, daughters, mothers are
standing up and challenging their status quo. She also took
jibe at male actors saying that they shut their mouths on
relevant issues in the country whereas female actors are more
vocal. "I think female actors have been more vocal in a lot of
ways and male actors don't open their mouths at all, which
is why we are told why don't you stick to what you are doing.
There have been threats issued. That's only because we
(females) are threatening their status quo," said Vidya

Shah Rukh Khan

Everyone is waiting with bated breath for the
announcement of Shah Rukh Khan's next film. Karan
Johar has although confirmed that the superstar
has a cameo in Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra, which
stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Nagarjuna, Amitabh
Bachchan, Mouni Roy and Dimple Kapadia. If rumours
are to be believed, Shah Rukh Khan may have a
pivotal cameo in Karan Johar's next production,
Shershaah, as well. Shershaah is based on the life of
Captain Vikram Batra. an Indian Army Officer

Disha Patani

With Malang continuing to perform well at the box-office,
Disha Patani had maintained her 100% track record so far in Bollywood
at the box-office. However, every one of Disha's past hits had her in
supporting roles or extended cameos. Be it M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story
or aaghi 2 or Bharat, Disha had never been seen as a lead heroine.
That changed with Malang though, where she played the solo lead. And
now that the film has turned out to be a hit with the audience, beside
garnering generally positive reviews with the critics. The latest Bollywood
News all over is that Disha Patani has finally arrived as a lead actress,
converting that huge social-media following into footfalls in theatres.

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Bhumi Pednekar

Actress Bhumi Pednekar, who will next be seen in the
heroine-centric horror film Durgavati, notes how this
is the first time in her career that she will carry an the
entire film on her shoulders. She adds that she doesnt
feel much pressure about the fact. "I am shooting for
Durgavati in Bhopal. It's a very new narrative and a
new story for me. I am carrying the entire film on my
shoulders for the first time and really amazing people
are associated with this film, so it's going really well,"
said Bhumi.

Amitabh Bachchan Amruta Khanvilkar

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan keeps Actress Amruta Khanvilkar, who is one of the 10
his followers hooked on to his tweets participants of the action reality show Fear Factor:
with his messages, throwback photos Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 (KKK 10) hopes to get more
and fan work. This time, he kept opportunities to act in action films after the show
them busy with a guess game. "I am goes on air. "I just hope that once all my episodes
the beginning of everything, the end go on air, I get more roles where I get a chance to
of everywhere. I am the beginning of do action and stunts. There is a certain fearless
eternity, the end of time and space. factor that I have and, I must say, after participating
What am I?," read the post and in ‘KKK10' I am more confident to take risks. I
Amitabh asked his fans to GUESS. think, for us, it is comparatively easy to do action
sequences than what we did in the reality show.

Vicky Kaushal

Successive hits and a National Award later, actor
Vicky Kaushal vividly remembers his time as a
newcomer four years ago and says he owes his
career to first-time directors. The actor, who was
first noticed in the then debutant director Neeraj
Ghaywan's 2015 social drama Masaan, said every film
is a new project for both the actor and the filmmaker.

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Grapevine

tollywood
Mahesh Babu

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu says a biopic on him will not work
as he has a very simple and boring life. "Mine is a very simple
and boring life. I don't think a biopic on me would work," Mahesh
told timesofindia.indiatimes.com, when he was asked that if a
biopic were to be made on his life, what it would be called and
who would play the lead. Talking about one memorable moment
from a movie set that he will cherish forever, Mahesh said: "I
wouldn't say movie set, but when Murari released in 2001, I went
to Sudarshan 35 MM theatre with my father and watched the
morning show. After that film got over, my dad put his hand on
my shoulder. That's a moment I can never forget."

Renu Desai

Pawan Kalyan’s ex-wife Renu Desai along with her
children Akira and Adya relocated to Hyderabad recently
from Pune. Renu Desai bought a swanky apartment in a
gated community in the city. Recently there was a rumor
in the film industry that Jana Sena Chief Power Star
Pawan Kalyan has bought a luxury house in Hyderabad
for his kids Akira Nandan and Aadya but Renu Desai has
busted this fresh rumor.

Prabhas Mahesh Combo Movie

Rajamouli will collaborate with Superstar Mahesh Babu and Young Rebel
star Prabhas for a multistarrer. The speculation is rife that Young Rebel Star
Prabhas and Super Star Mahesh Babu will soon team up to show their power
together on the silver screen. It is known that Rajamouli is committed to do a
movie with Mahesh Babu. Now it is being reported that the makers are planning
to make it multistarrer by roping Mirchi star Prabhas and it will be bankrolled
by KL Narayana. Buzz is the upcoming film of Rajamouli, Mahesh Babu and
Prabhas that will be a periodic war drama. An official confirmation regarding
this new film will be announced in the next year.

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Thalapathy Vijay

Tamil superstar Vijay's new selfie with fans has been
trending on social media. The actor clicked the selfie with
fans in the town of Neyveli. The selfie which has now
gone viral over the past few days was clicked from the top
of a vehicle. In the pic, a huge crowd can be seen in the
background. Vijay took to Twitter to post the picture which
shows him and hundreds of fans behind him. “Thank you
Neyveli,” he tweeted.

Kiara Advani SS Rajamouli

Kiara Advani did a photoshoot for the popular Controversial director Ram Gopal Varma
photographer, Dabboo Ratnani’s calendar, which has become grandpa as his daughter
is one of the most glamorous shoots in the Hindi Revathi delivered a baby girl on Sunday in
film industry and this time Kiara Advani went a private hospital of US. On this occasion,
topless. Kiara Advani, Vicky Kaushal and Bhumi Baahubali film maker SS Rajamouli took
Pednekar debuting in the elite club. While most to his Twitter to send his congratulatory
of the actors have sizzled in this photoshoot, but message to Ram Gopal Varma.Rajamouli
bold actresses Kiara Advani and Bhumi Pednekar tweeted, “Congratulations Ramu thaatayya
seem to have turned the temperature up by baring garu Wishing your granddaughter will
it all for the calendar as both went topless. be the person who will finally rein you in,
between what do you prefer Ramu tata
Ramu Nanna or Grandpa Ramu.”

Anasuya

Anasuya Bharadwaj, who hosts the TV show, might
also come out of the show. Although Anasuya clarified
in the past that she will never quit the show, the
rumors are doing rounds on the same now. As of now,
Anasuya is silent on these rumors and there is no
clarity if the rumor is true. Adirindi show lacks a proper
charm and Anasuya got approached by the officials of
the show, says the reports.

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A Romantic Period Film

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Shikara is a 2020 Indian Hindi-language romantic period film
produced and directed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra.The film is based

on the Love story of a Kashmiri Hindu couple at the peak of
terrorism in Kashmir during 90s and genocide of Kashmiri Hindus.

The film was released on 7 February 2020.

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The film is based on the love story of Hindu included several places such as the Lalit
Kashmiri in the backdrop of the Exodus of Hotel in Srinagar, on shikaras in the middle
Kashmiri Hindus from Kashmir. The book of a lake, on the backwaters of the Dal, in a
Our Moon Has Blood Clots by Rahul Pandita desolate Hindu house, near Hazratbal and
has inspired many parts of the movie. many more.

In March 2018, it was reported that a film Some scenes were reported to be shot in
was shot under the title "Love and Letters" Wandhama near Ganderbal, where one
in Kashmir by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. In an of the biggest massacre in the Valley,
interview later, he mentioned that almost 23 Kashmiri Hindus — four children, nine
entirely film was shot in Kashmir. Initially women and ten men were massacred in
in Summer, then in autumn and again in 1998. Lead characters of Kashmiri birth,
Winter. Only refugee camps were recreated Aadil Khan and Sadia were cast to lend
in Mumbai and some sequences in Agra, but authenticity. Several Kashmiri Pandits were
this part of the story is brief. Shots in Kashmir selected for principal cast. Also, to make

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refugee camps as similar as possible to the live in the launch event. On 14 January
real ones 30 years ago (19 January 1990), 2020 A 'behind the scenes' video released
actual refugees were cast. Approximately shows 4000 refugees coming together
4,000 out of 400,000 refugees, who are after 30 years to take part in the production
currently inhabitants of Jagti Nagrota of refugee camp scenes. Names of few
Migrant Camp and other refugee camps refugees, home town before fleeing and
agreed to take part. They were women, their experiences are shown in the video.
children and older people. Refugee camp
scenes were shot for several days and The film was released on 7 February 2020.
nights in Bhagwati Nagar,Jammu. The film's songs are composed by Sandesh
Shandilya, Abhay Sopori and Rohit Kulkarni
On 7 January 2020 official trailer of the film with lyrics written by Irshad Kamil, Bashir
was launched by Fox Star Studios. On 27 Arif and Raqueeb Alam. The film score was
January 2020 second official trailer of the composed by AR Rahman and Qutub-E-
film was launched by Fox Star Studios. Kripa. The film received a critical response
AR Rahman played the theme of Shikara but it could not mint money at the box-office.

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Nithin Engagement with Shalini

in Hyderabad

Nithin and Shalini have known each other since about eight years.
Shalini is a London based NRI, who her Masters in Business and
Management (MBM). After having a relationship for a good amount
of time, they both have decided to get married. Both the families soon
accepted their proposal. Wedding bells have rung for this young hero.
His wedding will be taking place on 16th of April at Palazzo Versace
hotel in Dubai as per hindu customs. Latest update we hear is that
Pasupu Kunukuma program is going to be conducted in Hyderabad
on 15th February. There will also be a grand reception in third week of
April to which all the big names of Tollywood will be invited. On the
professional side, Hero Nithin is eagerly waiting for his latest Movie
Bheeshma to be released this Friday as a valentines day special movie.
He is currently busy with his next movie Rangde, under the direction
of Venky Atluri which will be coming the later part of this year.

He also has a movie with Chandrasekhar
yeleti to his lineup.

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Highest

Grossing Tollywood

TOP10 Movies in 2019

1

420.6 cr

Movie Name : Saaho

Release Date : 30 August 2019

Star Casting : Prabhas
Shraddha Kapoor

304.6 cr 2

Movie Name : Bigil
Release Date : 25 October 2019

Star Casting : Vijay
Nayanthara
Jackie Shroff

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3

248.6 cr

Movie Name : Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy

Release Date : 2 October 2019

Star Casting : Chiranjeevi
Nayanthara
Tamannaah

4 225 cr

Movie Name : Petta
Release Date : 10 January 2019

Star Casting : Rajinikanth
Vijay Sethupathi
Simran

184.6 cr 5

Movie Name : Maharshi

Release Date : 9 May 2019

Star Casting : Mahesh Babu
Allari Naresh
Pooja Hegde

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Highest

Grossing Tollywood

TOP10 Movies in 2019

6

184 cr

Movie Name : Viswasam
Release Date : 10 January 2019

Star Casting : Ajith
Nayanthara

140.5 cr 7

Movie Name : F2 – Fun and Frustration

Release Date : January 12, 2019

Star Casting : Venkatesh
Varun Tej
Tamannaah Bhatia

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130 cr 8

Movie Name : Kanchana 3

Release Date : 19 April 2019

Star Casting : Raghava Lawrence
Vedhika
Oviya

9 128 cr

Movie Name : Lucifer

Release Date : 28 March 2019

Star Casting : Mohanlal
Vivek Oberoi
Manju Warrier

10

108.5 cr

Movie Name : Nerkonda Paarvai

Release Date : 8 August 2019

Star Casting : Ajith Kumar

Shraddha Srinath

Abirami Venkatachalam

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firstLOOK

Rana Daggubati is returning back with Haathi Mere
Saathi which releases in summer. Prabhu Solomon
is the director.

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