There were several updates from various film industries of Indian Cinema to get rid of our mid-week blues. While there are films that were out of the Oscars race, an Indian short film has been shortlisted. A couple of interesting updates related to Tollywood Super Star Mahesh Babu have grabbed everyone’s attention. Updates about Simbu’s next and Mammootty’s upcoming film were out today and they made their fans happy.
Let’s not wait any more time and jump in to know about all the trending updates from the world of entertainment today.
Mahesh Babu To Play Ram Opposite Deepika Padukone's Sita?
Producer Madhu Mantana is all set to bring Ramayana in 3D. He has approached Tollywood Superstar Mahesh Babu for playing the lead in the epic drama. Deepika Padukone has already been roped in for the role of Sita while Hrithik Roshan will be seen as antagonist Ravan.
India's entry Jallikattu is out of the Oscar race
Jalliattu, India's official entry for this year's Academy Awards is out of the Oscar race. The Malayalam film by Lijo Jose Pellissery dealt with the beastly attitude of human beings who display their might on a buffalo that ran amok and created ruckus in an otherwise peaceful hamlet.
Bittu makes it to Live Action Short Film at the Oscars
Directed by Karishma Dev Dube, the critically-acclaimed short film Bittu has made it to the Live Action Short Film shortlist for the 93rd Academy Awards.
Rajamouli Movie With Superstar To Be Set In THIS Backdrop
In an almost official update, K. V. Vijayendra Prasad, noted screenwriter and Rajamouli’s father, confirmed that Rajamouli's next with Superstar Mahesh Babu will be an action extravaganza set in the African forests.
Grand set erected in Chennai for Simbu's political thriller
Venkat Prabhu's Maanaadu, the political thriller starring Simbu and Kalyani Priyadarshan is in the final schedule of shoot. Now, as per reports, it is heard that a grand political gathering set has been erected in Chennai and the shoot will take place with all the main stars and support actors.
KGF Villain In Maha Samudram
Kannada actor Ramachandra Raju, who played the menacing villain Garuda in KGF Chapter 2 is said to be on board as a villain in Ajay Bhupathi's upcoming intense action-drama Maha Samudram. The film stars Sharwanand, Siddharth, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Anu Emmanuel in the lead roles. Official confirmation of Ramachandra Raju's inclusion is awaited.
Mammootty signs another with a popular banner
Mammootty has signed an untitled film which will be backed by actor-producer Vijay Babu under his banner Friday Film House. Vijay is on cloud nine as he is fulfilling his long-cherished dream of teaming up with the superstar and he has also asserted that this is the biggest to date from the banner. The film will be directed by Shibu Basheer and will have a script by Murali Gopy.
Director Raj Chakrabarty To Cameo In Priyanka Sarkar's Next
Raj Chakraborty to play a cameo in Priyanka Sarkar's next. The popular filmmaker will play Priyanka's boss in the movie. Fun fact, Priyanka made her big-screen debut in Raj Chakraborty's film Chirodini Tumi Je Amar.