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Indian Express
12 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Who is Renu Sudhi, the widowed actor who faced cyberattacks over her glamorous photoshoots and is now a contestant on Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7?
And just like that, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has returned with yet another season of his hit television reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam, promising fun and drama like never before. As Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 kicked off in style on Sunday, host Mohanlal revealed the names of the 20 contestants who will compete against each other this time for the top position, among whom is social media sensation Renu Sudhi. Although rumours had been circulating for some time that she would be part of the show this edition, a final confirmation regarding the same has sent the hype around Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 through the roof. The second wife of renowned comedian and mimicry artiste Kollam Sudhi, Renu Sudhi, entered the public domain following his demise in a road accident in June 2023. While she initially gained prominence on social media by appearing in reels, music albums, and photoshoots, she quickly began facing massive cyberattacks. She became a 'hot topic' because she did not conform to the conventional lifestyle that patriarchal society had imposed on widows. Sections of social media took offence to some of her glamorous photoshoots and began to witch-hunt her, claiming that she was 'bringing shame' to Sudhi's name. From negative comments and body- and slut-shaming to the non-consensual scrutiny of her private and past life aimed at character assassination, Renu has faced it all. Although it's too early to predict her future in the Bigg Boss house and whether she will emerge victorious, indeed, this will completely revamp her image — for better or worse, which we will have to wait and see. Considering that the show has an audience base that goes far beyond social media trolls and includes commoners such as housewives and older people, Renu Sudhi's entry to the house will not be just as a viral social media star, but also with the added identity of being 'Kollam Sudhi's widow', which would offer her a good head start. Considering that she entered show business to support her family after her husband's demise and has been relentlessly targeted for the same, the chances of Renu attracting sympathy from the audience also can't be dismissed. Then an up-and-coming mimicry artiste, Kollam Sudhi's life took a dramatic turn when his long-time partner and first wife left him and their one-and-a-half-year-old son, Rahul. As a single parent, he struggled to strike the right balance between work and life, while also ensuring he was always there for his son. Years later, he found love and companionship in Renu Sudhi, and the two tied the knot. Besides Rahul, Sudhi has another child, Rithul, from his marriage to Renu. She had recently revealed that Sudhi's first wife allegedly died by suicide, two years before the comedian's demise. Once Renu Sudhi revealed that Sudhi was, technically, her second husband as she had been married once before, although that relationship didn't last long. In a conversation with a YouTube channel, she said, 'I had a life before this. Sudhi also knows about it. It was out of respect for his words that I never spoke of it. There is no need to dig up the past. Even that person (her ex-husband) is not interested in discussing it. He has a family now. His name is Binu. I was going to talk about it on the show Star Magic once, but Sudhi told me not to. His family is also aware of this.' A post shared by Ajith 📸 (@ringlockphotography) A post shared by Libra Modeling company (@ She added, 'As you know, a marriage needs to be registered. Usually, it's done after a month or two. This relationship didn't even last a month. So why would one register it? That is a closed chapter. He and I have no connection whatsoever. I am only speaking about it now because these allegations have come up. Until now, I had not said anything, out of respect for my husband's wishes.'
Hindustan Times
42 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Mrunal Thakur says most reviews of Son of Sardaar 2 are ‘misleading', requests fan to see Ajay Devgn-starrer and decide
Son of Sardaar 2, starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur in lead roles, released in theatres on 1 August. The film opened to largely mixed reviews and did not show any massive growth in collections during its first weekend. Amidst this, Mrunal interacted with several fans on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. When one fan said that they are not sure about watching Son of Sardaar 2 after reading the negative reviews, Mrunal said most of the reviews are 'misleading.' (Also read: Son of Sardaar 2 vs Dhadak 2 box office report card: Which sequel fared better over the weekend?) Mrunal Thakur and Ajay Devgn during the promotion of Son of Sardaar 2 in Mumbai.(PTI) What Mrunal said A fan said, 'The way the reviews are on Instagram and YouTube, I don't even feel like watching it anymore.' In response, Mrunal said, 'Most of the reviews are misleading… I would appreciate if you decide how YOU LIKE IT SIR!' About Son of Sardaar 2 A sequel to the 2012 action-comedy film Son of Sardaar, the film is directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced by Ajay Devgn alongside Devgn Films and Jio Studios. The film follows the story of Jassi (Ajay), who travels to Scotland to reconcile with his wife, but gets entangled in a mob conflict and a chaotic Sikh wedding. Now he must save hostages and his marriage while navigating cultural chaos. An excerpt from the Hindustan Times review of the film read, 'The writing isn't dumb. Imagine tackling something like the India-Pakistan tensions on celluloid, in a year like 2025, and getting away with it! Again, it's the actors who lift the material on paper. Overall, Son of Sardaar 2 is not smart cinema, it's not even necessary cinema, but it knows exactly what it's doing. It throws logic out, drags a dhol band in, and somehow marches to the beat of its own madness. And you won't hate the noise.'
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Freakier Friday
YouTube / Aug 04, 2025, 05:58PM IST Watch the Official trailer from english movie 'Freakier Friday' starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis. 'Freakier Friday' movie is directed by Nisha Ganatra. To know more about Freakier Friday' trailer watch the video. Check out the latest english trailers, new movie trailers, trending english movie trailers, and more at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
