Hey readers, welcome to our News Wrap Of The Day, a quick article that gives you all the major updates from various 'woods of Indian cinema.
The day started with the big news of Rebel Star Prabhas' Adipurush. This much-awaited magnum opus mythological drama directed by Om Raut had its muhurat event today. Then came a pleasant surprise to the fans of Sweety. The actress who is yet to sign a film after Nishabdam has now signed a family entertainer. Dhanush's Jagame Thandhiram, which is making all sorts of noise in recent times for opting OTT route, has now announced that the film will have both theatre and OTT release on the same day. Karan Johar's much ambitious project Takht has got shelved. Without any further ado, take a glance at the news stories that hogged the limelight today.
Exclusive Info On Adipurush First Look Release Date
While All India Star Prabhas' Adipurush started its shoot today, we unearthed when the formal first look will be out. It'll be on SriRama Navami (20 or 21st April).
Sweetest News For Anushka Fans
Top heroine Anushka Shetty is set to do a film in the direction of P. Mahesh. The movie is a family entertainer and will be produced by UV Creations.
Dhanush film's OTT and theater release on the same day
Dhanush starrer Jagame Thndhiram is set for a release soon. However, there are conflicting reports about the platform of the release. The latest buzz hints at a theatrical and OTT release on the same day.
Shankar denies reports of receiving any warrant
Yesterday, many news channels carried reports about a non-bailable warrant issued to Tamil industry's top director Shankar in a ten-year-old plagiarism case. However, the director has issued a statement quashing these reports. Shankar expressed his displeasure at the media houses for circulating false news without any verification.
Karan Johar's ambitious project Takht gets shelved!
Karan Johar put Takht on the back burner. The multistarrer historical drama featuring Kareena Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, and others could have been a mega-budget film based on the Mughal era of India. However, the makers felt the time is not ideal for a high-budget periodic film.
Oh My Kadavule gets a Hindi remake
Kollywood 2020 film Oh My Kadavule that starred Ashok Selvan, Ritika Singh, and Vijay Sethupathi is getting a remake in Hindi. It will be directed by Ashwath Marimuthu, the director who helmed the original.
Ayushmann Khurrana And Anubhav Sinha Reunite For A New Film
After Article 15, Ayushmann Khurrana and Anubhav Sinha are all set to join hands for yet another interesting project titled Anek. Ayushmann released his exclusive 'LOOK' from the film.
Sreelekha Mitra To Don Director's Hat
Actress Sreelekha Mitra to debut as a director with a film named Bitter Half. Negligence in the industry made her a filmmaker, says Sreelekha.
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