Anurag Kashyap says Vijay Sethupathi helped him bag Maharaja, afford daughter's wedding
Kashyap then mentioned discussing Aaliyah's wedding expenses with him and how the actor helped him bag a role in 'Maharaja'. "I told him, 'I need to get my daughter married next year, and I don't think I can afford it.' And Vijay said, 'We'll help you.' And that's how Maharaja happened," he said.Directed by Nithilan Swaminathan, 'Maharaja' also stars Mamta Mohandas and Natty Subramaniam. The story follows Maharaja, a barber in Chennai, who visits a police station to retrieve his stolen dustbin, leading to unexpected developments. The film set the highest opening weekend of Tamil cinema in 2024 and emerged as the third highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024.Meanwhile, Aaliyah Kashyap married her longtime boyfriend Shane Gregoire in Mumbai on December 11, 2024.Must Watch
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
34 minutes ago
- News18
Ranveer Singh Spent 3 Hrs Chasing Shaktimaan Role, Says Mukesh Khanna; Kangana Calls Jaya Bachchan 'Spoilt'
Last Updated: Mukesh Khanna recalled his meeting with Ranveer Singh over Shaktimaan role. In other news, Kangana Ranaut slammed Jaya Bachchan for pushing a man who was taking selfie with her. Rumour mills have been abuzz about Ranveer Singh playing Shaktimaan. Speaking to Galatta India, Mukesh Khanna recalled, 'Ranveer came to my office, sat with me for three hours. Very nice meeting, very nice actor and human being. Itna interested tha ki teen ghante tak convince karne ki koshish ki. Ultimately, I always felt that he can't be cast in Shaktimaan's role. I am still rigid on that point." Kangana Ranaut lashed out at Jaya Bachchan for pushing a man who was taking selfies with her at the Constitution Club in New Delhi. Soon after a video of the incident went viral on social media, Kangana, who is a BJP MP, took to her Instagram stories and penned down a strong note, slamming Jaya Bachchan. Kangana called Jaya 'spoilt" and called her actions 'disgraceful". 'Most spoilt and privileged woman. People put up with her tantrums/non-sense just because she is Amitabh Bachchan ji's wife. That Samajwadi topi looks like a rooster comb, while she looks like a fighting cock!! Such disgrace and shame," the Emergency actress wrote. Mrunal Thakur has finally addressed the swirling rumours linking her romantically to Tamil superstar Dhanush. The buzz intensified after the two were spotted together multiple times, sparking speculation of a new romance in Bollywood and Kollywood circles. However, the actress has stepped forward to set the record straight. In a recent interview cited by Only Kollywood, Mrunal laughed off the dating rumors, emphasizing their friendship instead. For More: Mrunal Thakur And Dhanush Dating Rumours: Actress Finally Breaks Silence, Says 'I'm Aware…' Ahaan Panday is basking in the success of his Bollywood debut film Saiyaara, co-starring Aneet Padda. A few days ago, the team of Saiyaara celebrated the film's success in Mumbai, and the party was attended by several Bollywood celebrities including Ananya Panday, Aditya Roy Kapur. Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was also present at the bash to support and celebrate his close friend Ahaan's success. Much to fans' delight, a viral video shows Aryan Khan recording Ahaan's special moment at the party, and this wholesome gesture has left fans in awe. For More: Aryan Khan Captures Ahaan Panday's Special Moment At Saiyaara Success Bash | Watch The trailer for Param Sundari is out, and it's a colourful rom-com about a Delhi boy, played by Sidharth Malhotra, and a Kerala girl, played by Janhvi Kapoor. They come from completely different worlds, and their culture clash leads to fun, drama, and plenty of romance as they meet, fall in love, and try to make it work. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Coolie Cast Fee Revealed: Rajinikanth Made 10X More Than Aamir Khan
1/10 Bollywood's Aamir Khan will appear in a brief but high-profile cameo as a gangster named Daha. Despite being on screen for only about 15 minutes, he has reportedly pocketed Rs 20 crore for the role. (News18 Hindi) 7/10 Kannada icon Upendra (Kalisha) also charged Rs 5 crore for his role in the movie. (News18 Hindi) Behind the camera, Lokesh Kanagaraj's direction fee is pegged at Rs 50 crore, while music composer Anirudh Ravichander, reuniting with Rajinikanth after the 2023 hit Jailer, has charged Rs 15 crore. (News18 Hindi) Trade tracker Sacnilk reports that Coolie has already generated Rs 14 crore in pre-sales, selling nearly 6 lakh tickets across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi markets. Including block seat sales, the figure is estimated to have touched Rs 20 crore. In comparison, War 2 has secured advance bookings worth Rs 2.08 crore so far. (News18 Hindi)
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Indian Express
Mrunal Thakur reacts to dating rumours with Dhanush, breaks silence on Son of Sardaar 2 premiere video: ‘It was Ajay Devgn who…'
Actor Dhanush's appearance at the premiere of Mrunal Thakur's film Son of Sardaar 2 instantly sparked dating rumours. Fans were surprised to see him as a guest at the screening of the Ajay Devgn-Mrunal Thakur comedy-drama. In a recent interview, Mrunal addressed the relationship rumours, describing Dhanush as a 'good friend.' In a viral video, Mrunal is seen hurrying to greet Dhanush and sharing a side hug before the Tamil actor heads to the red carpet to be photographed by the paparazzi. This fuelled gossip that he had attended the premiere of Son of Sardaar 2, especially to cheer for Mrunal. While Dhanush has not addressed the speculation, Mrunal clarified that the Raanjhanaa actor was actually invited by Ajay Devgn. Check out the video: A post shared by Bollywood Five (@bollywoodfive) During a conversation with Only Kollywood, Mrunal Thakur said, 'Dhanush is just a good friend to me. I'm aware that a lot of news has been circulating about the two of us being linked together recently. I just found it funny when I saw it. Dhanush attended the Son of Sardaar 2 event. No one should misunderstand that. It was Ajay Devgn who invited him.' ALSO READ | Dhanush slams Raanjhanaa's AI-altered ending after Anand L Rai, Varun Grover; calls it 'a deeply concerning precedent': 'It has stripped the film of its very soul' Dhanush was married to filmmaker Aishwarya Rajinikanth, daughter of legendary actor Rajinikanth. The couple separated in 2022 and finalized their divorce in 2024. They have two sons together, Yatra and Linga. Since the split, Mrunal Thakur is the first actor Dhanush has been romantically linked to. On the professional front, Dhanush has interesting projects in his kitty – Tamil film Idly Kadai, Aanand L. Rai's Tere Ishk Mein alongside Kriti Sanon, and Vignesh Raja's directorial D54. On the other hand, Mrunal Thakur will next star in Dacoit: A Love Story. She also has Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai with Varun Dhawan and Pooja Hegde set to hit the theatres in 2026.
