Puri Jagannadh's next film with Vijay Sethupathi, Tabu and Samyuktha, goes on floors
Puri Connects, the production banner under which Puri and actor-producer Charmme Kaur are producing the film, shared pictures from the sets to announce the news. According to the caption of the post, major talkie portions featuring Vijay and Samyuktha will be shot in the first schedule.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
30 minutes ago
- Time of India
Samyuktha and Gouri: No matter how heavy life gets, we somehow find a way to make each other laugh
This International Friendship Day, Samyuktha Viswanathan and Gouri G Kishan tell us about what it's like to find a best friend in a contemporary. As they both carve their paths in the industry, the actresses share how they try to support and be there for each other. Even though they are in a long-distance friendship and have busy schedules, it hasn't lessened their bond but instead made it even stronger. Excerpts: How would you describe your bond with each other? Samyuktha: I've always wanted a female best friend in the industry who I can fully trust, and she's been that for me. Our friendship feels like a gift. Even our moms and families immediately loved each other. Gouri: Samyuktha is my chosen family. What started as two actors crossing paths has grown into one of the most beautiful friendships in my life. We've held space for each other through uncertainty, growth, joy, and vulnerability. How did your friendship begin? Samyuktha: I've always been an admirer of Gouri. We met during the reading of Suzhal 2. There was an instant ease while talking to her. She reminded me of my cousin sister, whom I'm very close to. We went from strangers to best friends; there was no in-between. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Man Saves Pennies For 45 Years Despite Warning Undo Gouri: When I first met Sam, I noticed that she has the ability to laugh at herself. There was no vibe of competition or jealousy. I immediately liked her, and she was like a ray of sunshine. She radiates a lot of positivity. How important do you think it is to have long-lasting female friendships? Samtuktha: It's so essential, and I could not live without it. There's no jealousy and animosity between Gouri and me. It's been healthy. We've never competed with each other. She is the first person I call if I need help with auditions. Gouri: There's a level of emotional safety net that only women can provide other women. There's a deep sense of feeling seen and understood. Most of my healing has happened around women, and I'm grateful for that. Samyuktha and I are happy for each other's wins, and we celebrate each other's victories. How do you navigate your long-distance friendship? Samyuktha: Having her based out of somewhere else, even though she travels a lot for work here, is difficult. I hate it; I'm not going to lie. But as much as it's difficult, I think it's worth it. We don't need to talk and text each other every day. Whenever we meet, it's just so easy. Gouri: The mistake that I've made in my friendships earlier is thinking, 'Oh, they must be busy. Let me not disturb them.' Now, I don't overthink. Even if they are unavailable, I leave voice notes because I like to keep my friends updated. Samyuktha and I are both constantly travelling, and even when we are in the same city, our schedules sometimes don't match. But she's always a call away. I usually don't like video calls, but Samyukta is an exception because I'm so comfortable with her. What are the perks of having a close friend in the same profession as you? Samyuktha: It definitely feels good. As much as you try to explain it to someone outside the industry, it's not possible for them to fully understand the ups and downs, insecurities, what we celebrate, what's hard, etc. So, it makes life simpler to have someone who truly gets it. Gouri: I have to make my friends from school and college understand what it's like to be in cinema. But someone in the same profession obviously knows how it feels. It's comforting to know that in a profession that can sometimes feel isolating, you've someone walking right beside you. It feels like having an anchor and a cheerleader rolled into one. Do you talk about your career decisions with one another and ask for advice? Samyuktha: Absolutely. She has been in the industry longer, as she started young, and she is very mature for her age. When a project comes up, we may not be asking, 'Do you think I should do this?', but I talk to her about it. When I had an audition, she came straight from a hectic schedule and helped me with it and only then went home, which was very selfless of her. Gouri: More than career decisions per se, I usually go to Sam when I'm feeling a little lost on how to handle certain things. Sam always validates what I feel, and she does that genuinely. How do you resolve arguments when you have differences of opinion? Samyuktha: I don't think we've ever had a proper fight. We've had little arguments, but it has been casual. We immediately call each other out when something affects us and don't hold it in. It never goes to a point where it's turned into an argument. It's always a conversation. Gouri: Our arguments don't last long. Sam is someone who immediately says, 'Hey, that wasn't cool.' Neither of us keeps anything bottled up. We don't give space for misunderstandings to creep in. I've had friendships and relationships where the other person keeps it in their heart, and it develops into a grudge against me. But that doesn't happen with Sam. I don't think I can stay mad at her when I know that she doesn't ever mean bad for me. What keeps your friendship strong? Samyuktha: It's the fact that life has become easier having the other person around. Gouri: We're very real with each other — there are no filters. We celebrate each other wholeheartedly, but we also call each other out when needed. How do you ensure you have each other's backs? Samyuktha: Unless I absolutely can't, I pick her call up any time she calls me and the same goes for her. Once, when she was at a shoot and it was a long day, she asked me to come, and it was nice to spend the day with her. Gouri: No matter how heavy life gets, we somehow find a way to make each other laugh, and that keeps the bond light and unbreakable. At the heart of it, I think it's the comfort of knowing we're safe with each other. In an industry that can often feel unpredictable, this kind of steady, genuine connection is so rare. A quality you like most about your friend? Samyuktha: She is authentic and always herself. There is never a moment when she's faking it. Gouri: How sensitive she is to people's feelings. She is an empathetic and thoughtful friend. A quality of your friend you wish you had? Samyuktha: There are quite a lot of qualities. She carries a carefree joy, and I think I would like to have that. Gouri: I wish I had her generosity. The way she gives her time, love, and attention so freely to the people she cares about is genuine and rare. Favourite activity to do together? Samyuktha: I don't even know if this is an activity, but if I have to pick one, it would probably just be us sitting in the room and ranting. Gouri: Our favourite activities to do together are simple — long, heart-to-heart conversations, eating good food, and going on spontaneous drives. We love watching films together and sharing music. It's less about the activity and more about how comforting it feels when we're together. Favourite film/series on friendship… Samyuktha: The Bold Type Gouri: Little Women, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara One word to describe friendship... Samyuktha: Lifeline Gouri: Safe space Favourite onscreen friend character... Samyuktha: The character that my friend Rini played in Lover. She was an important friend for the main character to have. Gouri: Hermione Granger from Harry Potter has been a favourite. In the Hindi film Queen, the protagonist meets a fierce character, Vijayalakshmi. It was cool to see how a new friend can change your perspective on life. Favourite friendship song... Samyuktha: Mustafa Mustafa Gouri: Friends theme — I'll Be There for You. Also, Jaane Kyun from Dostana
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Indian Express
Kal Penn at Express Adda: ‘In content creation, people taking fewer risks… It (art) needs to be subjective'
Talking about his nearly three decade-long career in Hollywood, Kal Penn, American actor-producer of Indian origin, said that he stands on the shoulders of so many Indian and South Asian diaspora actors who are older than him by 40-50 years and whose names people don't know because they never had the opportunities that he had. 'I had those opportunities because of the doors that they kicked down in Hollywood,' he said, emphasising that contrary to popular perception, there was no 'overnight switch' that created platforms for diaspora artists. Penn, also an author, TV show host and former White House staffer, was in conversation with Anant Goenka, Executive Director, The Indian Express Group, at the Express Adda in Mumbai on Friday. 'It is easy to use a 2025 microscope and say I should have done that in 1998,' said Penn, recalling that he was told he couldn't study acting and was called a 'sell-out' for choosing to pursue theatre and arts. Talking about his early films, he said: 'People ask me if I regret playing the character of Taj Mahal in Van Wilder (2002), a teen sex comedy. I always say, first of all, you are welcome. Because without that, there would be no Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle (2004). And without that, I would not have got The Namesake (2006).' It was Mira Nair's then 14-year-old son Zohran Mamdani, who is now a New York State Assembly member running for Mayor, who suggested Penn's name for The Namesake. Asked about 'liberalism in Hollywood', Penn said: 'It is the same liberalism you see supporting (Joe) Biden and (Kamala) Harris in their assault on Gaza, which is not that different from Donald Trump and JD Vance's assault on Gaza. If you care about human rights, you see a distinct line, but I don't see one with liberals in general. If you see what the Democratic Party has been doing on that particular issue, wages or taxation with a select few states, they have not really been wonderful in the way that true progressives have been.' The actor, who wears many hats, served as White House staff member in the Barack Obama administration. Looking back at the Obama administration, Penn said he wished more had been done to secure public arts institutions. 'We gave in to the fear-mongering around funding the arts. Now those institutions are getting dismantled,' he said. Commenting on the contemporary entertainment scenario, Penn said: 'In content creation, people are taking fewer risks now. That's why there is the perception that the lowest common denominator is the only thing that is being made now… It (art) needs to be subjective and not everything should be for everybody. I am not precious about the stuff I watch or the genres I want to be in. If I like a script or a story, that is enough. One of the challenges we are facing now is, if something does not appeal to business leaders or financiers think it should appeal to… it may not get greenlit. I hope that changes because that's when you see more interesting content.' While stand-up comics have come under the scanner in India and the US, the actor made it clear that he appreciates the work of those who have an authentic voice. 'It does not mean I have to share their lived experience. It means that I find their style of storytelling vulnerable, authentic and fun to watch,' he said. Commenting on the rise of incidents when people are offended by comedians, he said he does not understand the extreme reaction. 'Sometimes, we misunderstand what getting cancelled means. Then, on other occasions, a comedian makes regressive jokes which upset people. I understand that. But as a relative purist, ideally I would defend the right to free speech even if that (the joke) bothers me.' Connecting the growth of Indian streaming content to global creative trends, he praised shows like Delhi Crime and Made in Heaven for handling complex themes without pretending to represent a single, simplified idea of India. 'What excites me the most is how Indian creators are making space for stories that are messy, local, honest, sometimes deeply political, sometimes just weird and joyful,' he said. Asked about South Asian solidarity, especially between Indian and Pakistani artists abroad, he said: 'There is a shared experience among the diaspora. There are some divisions that exist on the sub-continent… there is also an undercurrent of the same stigmatisation that we all go through. Not just actors, but Nepali filmmakers and Sri Lankan creative people.' The Express Adda is a series of informal interactions organised by The Indian Express Group and features those at the centre of change. Previous guests at the Adda include Nobel laureate Amartya Sen, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, philanthropist Bill Gates, actors Pankaj Tripathi and Tabu, oncologist and writer Siddhartha Mukherjee, musician T M Krishna, ecologist Romulus Whitaker and writer William Dalrymple.
Pink Villa
5 hours ago
- Pink Villa
Su From So Karnataka Box Office 2nd Saturday Update: Kannada blockbuster registers biggest day of its run; Set for Rs 60 crore plus finish
Su From So, directed by JP Thuminad and starring Raj B Shetty is on a historic run at the Karnataka box office. The movie is having a kind of run that very few movies enjoy. After an excellent first week of Rs 20.80 crore gross, the movie added Rs 3.80 crore on its second Friday. The second Friday collections were not just higher than the first Friday collections, but they were almost four times the day 1 number. On second Saturday, the estimates for Su From So are an incredible Rs 5.50 crore. The Day Wise Karnataka Gross Collections Of Su From So Are As Under Day Karnataka Gross Collections Week 1 Rs 20.80 crore 2nd Friday Rs 3.80 crore 2nd Saturday Rs 5.50 crore (est) Total Rs 30.10 crore gross in 9 days Su From So's 2nd Weekend In Karnataka Will Be Twice As Big As Its First A Rs 15 crore second weekend is on the cards, and that would mean that the second weekend collections will be more than double of the first weekend collections. The second week will certainly be higher than the first week. The early projections are that Su From So will end up with a lifetime of Rs 60 - 70 crore. For a movie to double its first week numbers is already considered to be excellent, but for it to do three times or more is just phenomenal. Su From So Is Performing Well Despite Strong Local Competition One must not forget that Su From So is playing in theatres when multiple Indian movies are performing well. Saiyaara, Mahavatar Narsimha, Thalaiva Thalaivi and Kingdom are already doing well and Son Of Sardaar 2 and Dhadak 2 have also taken up screens. The future of Indian cinema looks bright with majority audiences preferring content over stars. The films that have recently done well are the films with no big cast. One of them is an animated film that already has a limited market in a country like India. Su From So In Theatres
