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Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Simply Red concert film 'given trigger warning' because of song lyrics about sex and drinking
Simply Red's new concert film has reportedly been given a trigger warning becayse of song lyrics about sex and drinking. The recording of a live concert in Chile in March 2025, which is hitting screens on Thursday, celebrates 40 years of hits from the soul and pop band fronted by singer-songwriter Mick Hucknall. However, fans will be baffled to hear that the movie comes with a few warnings from the British Board of Classification, despite being rated a U, meaning it's suitable for everyone. According to The Sun, viewers have been warned about the lyrics that reference 'making love and sexual attraction'. The BBFC warns: 'Song lyrics occasionally make brief, undetailed verbal references to 'making love' and to sexual attraction. 'There is infrequent very mild bad language ('damn') and people are briefly shown drinking alcohol.' The new film, which is being released to celebrate the iconic Manchester band's 40th anniversary, showcases spectacular performance from their recent tour in Santiago, Chile. The movie's description reads: 'Holding Back The Years: 40 Years of Simply Red – Live from Santiago' captures the band's electrifying performance at the Movistar Arena in Chile, where they played five consecutive sold-out shows to rapturous audiences as part of their Latin American tour leg, which saw them perform to over 140,000 fans. 'This special cinema event will give fans the opportunity to experience the energy and emotion of Simply Red's 40th Anniversary Tour on the big screen. 'Featuring stunning performances of their greatest hits and fan favorites spanning their entire career – from their 1985 critically acclaimed debut 'Picture Book' right through to their latest releases.' In 2019, lead singer Mick denied sleeping with 3,000 women, claiming that the interview where he revealed the amount of women he had bed, was taken 'wildly out of context'. The Fairground singer, who now lives in Surrey and has been married for over a decade, admitted that he had 'no idea' how many women he slept with. Speaking candidly to Rob McGibbon for The Sunday Times, the singer, who has dated Catherine Zeta Jones and Helena Christensen, revealed that when he said: 'In the crazy days, it was screaming girls everywhere and it felt like you were sleeping with three women a day,' - that it wasn't a literal number. However, the singer, did admit to living a playboy lifestyle when his career was at its peak, which involved 'a lot of' alcohol and drugs. He went on to say in the frank interview that his past confessions were 'conflated'. According to The Sun, viewers have been warned about the lyrics that reference 'making love and sexual attraction' When he's asked what the real number he has said: 'I have no idea. I don't put chips on the bedposts. I haven't a clue and have never thought about calculating.' The star has had a host of famous flings including a relationship with Catherine Zeta-Jones in 1998 before she dumped him after just four months, and a short-lived romance with Ulrika Jonsson. His his other alleged exes include, model Helena Christensen, Melanie Sykes, Lady Victoria Hervey, Steffi Graf and Brigitte Nielsen. Another of his notable romances was with former 'EastEnders' actress Martine McCutcheon, who claims that the pair went on a disastrous date in 1996 that ended with her vomiting in his dreadlocks - however Mick has denied this ever happened. In the interview he also went on to admit that despite his fame and many career highs he was unhappy - and this led him to partying hard between 1996 and 1999. But he knew that his lifestyle had to stop - otherwise he would face burnout. 'I realised I couldn't go on like this this, rolling out of night clubs at 4am every morning, week on week, basically wandering around like a playboy,' he admitted. He admits that he tried Heroin when he was a student and admitted that 'much like every other musician - I have tried everything'. However he called it a 'pointless' drug. He went on to reveal that he enjoyed the lifestyle for a while, but it got 'boring' - and instead he wanted to find something with more meaning. The singer now lives with his wife Gabriella Wesberry, who he tied the knot with at Forter Castle in Perthshire, Scotland. The pair have a daughter together, called Romy True, who was born in 2007 and they live together in his Surrey mansion with their dog.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Retro actor Suriya's best wishes to teams Raid 2, HIT 3 get heart-warming replies from Riteish Deshmukh, Nani
Numerous films across the country are releasing on May 1 and actor Suriya sent best wishes to the rest of the teams. Apart from his film Retro with Karthik Subbaraj, this Thursday will also see Raid 2 in Hindi, HIT: The Third Case in Telugu and Tourist Family in Tamil hit screens. Suriya's warm wishes received sweet responses. (Also Read: British Board of Film Classification rates HIT 3, Retro 'strong' for violence; gives full details of language, horror) Suriya took to X (formerly Twitter) to wish the teams of Raid 2, HIT 3 and Tourist Family good luck. He wrote, 'Dearest Sasi & Simran, Nani, Ajay sir & Riteish, all the cast & crew of #TouristFamily #HIT3 #Raid2 Wishing you the bestest! #Anbannafans Lots of love and respect for your support for #Retro... May each of our films be a success & entertain the audience in theatres tomorrow.' Riteish Deshmukh reposted his tweet, calling him a 'man with a large heart'. He wrote, 'Best wishes to alll our films - Bro man - you have a large heart @Suriya_offl - May all the films receive immense love from the audiences. #Nani, Sasi, Simran, #TouristFamily #Retro #HIT3 #Raid2.' Nani also replied to him, writing, 'Dear @Suriya_offl sir. Eagerly waiting for your சிறப்பான தரமான சம்பவம் (excellent event) with #Retro.' Karthik's Retro stars Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles and tells the story of a man with a violent past who promises to leave it all behind for his beloved and has no choice but to fight back when it all catches up to him. Sailesh Kolanu directs HIT 3, which sees Nani and Srinidhi Shetty in lead roles. It tells the story of a cop who finds himself challenged when tasked with solving mysterious murders. Raj Kumar Gupta's Raid 2 sees Ajay Devgn, Riteish and Vaani Kapoor in lead roles. It follows the story of an Indian Revenue Service Officer facing off a politician. Debut director Abishan Jeevinth's Tourist Family stars Sasikumar, Simran, Mithun Jai Sankar and Kamalesh. It's a film about a Sri Lankan Tamil family's perilous journey for safety and a better future.
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nani had a fear of getting famous because he was worried it would ‘change' him: ‘I saw it happen to people around me'
Actor Nani is busy promoting his upcoming film HIT: The Third Case with co-star Srinidhi Shetty. Talking to Bollywood Bubble, the actor spoke about his career and gaining fame, revealing that he was once scared of becoming famous for this reason. (Also Read: British Board of Film Classification rates HIT 3, Retro 'strong' for violence; gives full details of language, horror) Nani worked as an assistant director and wanted to become a filmmaker before he debuted as an actor in the 2008 film Ashta Chamma. He revealed in the interview that he once feared that fame would change him. 'It has taught me that I don't need to worry much that fame will change me. A lot of people say that, right? That's also been my fear when I started out. That the fame will change how I think or who I am. Will it take away me from myself?' The actor says the fear was only amplified due to the people around him, 'I saw it happen to people around me sometimes. But now, over the years, it has taught me it has nothing to do with fame. It's you who'll change. Fame doesn't do that to you. You were just controlling it, and now you let it out. Some people say he used to be very good before he was famous. No, he was just acting good; he was always this. Fame will not change anything, actually. That's what I've understood.' Nani both stars and produces HIT: The Third Case under his banner, Wall Poster Cinema. The film directed by Sailesh Kolanu is the third in his HIT franchise. The first and second parts saw Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh play cops solving mysterious murders. The third part will see Nani go undercover to rescue a baby and solve a series of murders. The film has been rated A and will be released in theatres on May 1.
News18
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Nani's HIT 3, Suriya's Retro Rated 'Strong' For Violence By British Board of Film Classification: Deets Inside
Sailesh Kolanu's HIT: The Third Case and Karthik Subbaraj's Retro, both rated for strong violence, release on May 1 with intense crime, horror, and disturbing content. Sailesh Kolanu's HIT: The Third Case, featuring Nani, and Karthik Subbaraj's Retro, starring Suriya, are gearing up for a worldwide release on May 1. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has rated both films as having strong violence, while also providing an in-depth look at the language and horror content featured in each movie. HIT 3's synopsis on the BBFC website reads, 'In this Telugu-language crime thriller, a maverick police officer is drawn into the disturbing world of a series of gruesome murders he is investigating." Both HIT: The Third Case and Retro have received strong ratings for 'violence' and 'injury detail,' with additional high ratings for 'threat and horror,' 'language,' and 'suicide and self-harm.' These ratings are notably similar to those given to Unni Mukundan's 2024 Malayalam film Marco, which has been dubbed the 'most violent Indian film.' The additional details reveal that both HIT: The Third Case and Retro feature 'prolonged scenes' of intense violence, including stabbing, shooting, dismemberment, and other forms of bodily harm. The films also contain instances of 'strong language,' alongside 'milder terms' in other scenes. As hinted in the trailer, the films include disturbing depictions of trafficking, sex work, harassment, and critical danger to a child. Retro's synopsis on the BBFC website reads, 'A former gangster who once swore to give up his violent ways must break his vow in order to defeat his enemies and protect his estranged wife in this Tamil-language action thriller." Both HIT: The Third Case and Retro have been rated high for 'violence,' 'threat and horror,' and 'language,' while receiving moderate ratings for 'drugs,' 'sex,' and 'sexual violence.' The additional details confirm a 'short but bloody torture sequence' in HIT: The Third Case and Retro, where characters are 'slashed, stabbed, shot, or bludgeoned.' One particularly disturbing scene shows a newborn baby being branded with a metal object. The films also include a flashback involving cultists and babies, along with 'strong language' and 'milder terms' throughout. While drugs are referenced, the films do not condone them, but they do feature 'potentially distressing scenes' involving women and children. HIT 3 is the third installment in a popular franchise that previously featured Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh as cops tackling mysterious murders. Nani's character, Arjun Sarkaar, was introduced at the end of HIT 2, and HIT 3 is rumored to feature a cameo by a Tamil superstar. Srinidhi Shetty makes her Telugu debut as the female lead. Retro, on the other hand, stars Suriya alongside Pooja Hegde in the lead role. The film also features Joju George and Jayaram. First Published:
Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
British Board of Film Classification rates HIT 3, Retro ‘strong' for violence; gives full details of language, horror
Sailesh Kolanu's Telugu Nani-starrer HIT: The Third Case and Karthik Subbaraj's Tamil Suriya-starrer Retro are both slated for release worldwide on May 1. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) rated both films strong for violence and revealed further details of the kind of language and horror used in the films. (Also Read: Suriya warns fans against picking up a smoking habit because he did it in Retro: 'You would think one puff is enough') HIT 3's synopsis on the BBFC website reads, 'In this Telugu-language crime thriller, a maverick police officer is drawn into the disturbing world of a series of gruesome murders he is investigating.' It has been rated strongly for 'violence' and 'injury detail' while 'threat and horror', 'language' and 'suicide and self-harm' received high ratings too. For context, the ratings are almost similar to Unni Mukundan's 2024 Malayalam film Marco, which is touted to be the 'most violent Indian film'. The additional info reveals that there are 'prolonged scenes' involving stabbing, shooting, dismemberment and other bodily harm. The film also has some 'strong language' in one instance, accompanied by 'milder terms' in other scenes. Much like the trailer hinted, the website confirms that scenes depicting trafficking, sex work, harassment and critical danger to a child are part of the film. Retro's synopsis on the BBFC website reads, 'A former gangster who once swore to give up his violent ways must break his vow in order to defeat his enemies and protect his estranged wife in this Tamil-language action thriller.' It has been rated high for 'violence', 'threat and horror', 'language' and moderately for 'drugs', 'sex' and 'sexual violence'. The additional info reveals that there is a 'short but bloody torture sequence' and people are 'slashed, stabbed, shot or bludgeoned'. One scene even shows a newborn baby being branded with a metal object. There is also a flashback involving cultists and babies in the film, apart from some 'strong language' and 'milder terms'. The film also makes reference to drugs without condoning it, and has 'potentially distressing scenes' involving women and children. HIT 3 is the third in a franchise that saw Vishwak Sen and Adivi Sesh also play cops solving mysterious murders. Nani's character, Arjun Sarkaar, was introduced at the end of HIT 2, and HIT 3 is rumoured to have a cameo by a Tamil superstar, taking the franchise forward. Srinidhi Shetty plays the female lead in her Telugu debut. Retro also stars Pooja Hegde as the lead. The film also stars Joju George and Jayaram, apart from Suriya and her. The film's tagline is Love, Laughter, War, and it remains to be seen how it fares.
