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India Today
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Hope I die with my shoes on: Aamir Khan says Mahabharat could be his last spectacle
Actor Aamir Khan has hinted at his final film project, which could be a grand cinematic spectacle. The 60-year-old, who has spoken about his desire to make 'Mahabharat' for long, stated that the epic-drama might be his last movie. "I hope I die with my shoes on..." he said while talking about the film. The 'Sitaare Zameen Par' actor feels that the grandeur of this project is going to be such that after making the film based on India's ancient text by sage Ved Vyas, he will have nothing else left to superstar raved about the sheer grandeur and emotional resonance of 'Mahabharat' in a podcast with Raj Shamani. While speaking about the scale of creating the epic on-screen, he said, "It's layered, it has emotion, it has scale, everything you find in the world, you will find in 'Mahabharat'."He further said, "Maybe after doing this, I will feel that I have nothing left to do. I cannot do anything after this, as the material of this film is going to be like that." The actor concluded, "I hope that I die with my shoes on, but since you are asking, this is the one thing I can think of. Perhaps after this, I will feel that I don't need to do anything else."In a previous interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Aamir spoke about his vision for 'Mahabharat' and said, "That's one of my biggest ambitions. We'll see who we should cast based on who's appropriate for which part."advertisementThe actor further said, "I don't think you can tell the 'Mahabharat' in one film, so it will be multiple films. I am looking at the large scale." While pointing out that the film might need multiple directors, he concluded, "To complete it within a set time, we will need more than one director."Aamir is currently gearing up for his sports drama 'Sitaare Zaameen Par,' scheduled to release on June 20, 2025. He will also be seen in Rajinikanth's 'Coolie,' directed by Lokesh actor is also producing Sunny Deol's period-drama 'Lahore 1947', directed by Rajkumar Watch IN THIS STORY#Aamir Khan
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Rajinikanth's Lal Salaam Finally Set For OTT Release? Everything We Know
Last Updated: The film explores the themes of sports, friendship and social harmony, focusing on the impact of a rivalry between two cricket teams and the relationship between two friends. Lal Salaam, the Tamil sports drama featuring superstar Rajinikanth, received mixed responses at the box office after its release in February last year. The film marked the directorial comeback of the actor's daughter, Aishwarya Rajinikanth, after a hiatus of nine years. Initially, the film was supposed to start streaming on the OTT platform in March of the same year, but due to unknown reasons, it was not released. But now, after almost a year, the makers have finally announced the official OTT release date of Lal Salaam. The film will be streaming on SUN NXT from June 6, on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha. Taking to X, the digital platform dropped an intriguing motion poster of Rajinikanth and wrote, 'Stay tuned and Guess who's firing up the screen this Bakrid?" Stay tuned & Guess who's firing up the screen this Bakrid? 😎 #SunNXTPremiere #SunNXTBakrid #SunNXT — SUN NXT (@sunnxt) May 30, 2025 Lal Salaam follows the story of two close friends, Thiru and Shamsuddin, who are talented cricketers from Murarbad and share a strong bond despite different religious backgrounds. Their friendship is tested when a politician's son exploits their rivalry during elections to spark a heated cricket match, potentially causing communal tensions in their village. It explores the themes of sports, friendship and social harmony, focusing on the impact of a rivalry between two cricket teams and the relationship between two friends and their communities. Apart from Rajinikanth, the film also featured Vishnu Vishal, Vikranth, Senthil, Jeevitha, KS Ravikumar and Thambi Ramaiah in significant roles. Backed by Lyca Productions, the film was written by Vishnu Rangaswamy with music by AR Rahman. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth has already wrapped up the shooting for his next project, Coolie. Helmed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the film will be hitting the big screens on August 14 this year. It also features Nagarjuna, Sathyaraj, Upendra Rao, Sivakarthikeyan and Shruti Haasan in significant roles. It will be facing a big box office clash with the highly anticipated action thriller, War 2, starring Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in the lead. First Published:
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
POLL: Kamal Haasan's Thug Life or Rajinikanth's Coolie—which Tamil superstar's action thriller are you rooting for? VOTE
Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth are all set to bring up two of the most exciting action thrillers with Thug Life and Coolie in 2025. The veteran Tamil superstars who started their careers fairly around the same time have left their audiences piqued with interest over their respective upcoming projects. Kamal Haasan's gangster action thriller Thug Life First up, we have Kamal Haasan, who is set for his big release, Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam. The high-octane action thriller will make its way to the theaters on June 5, 2025. Besides Kamal Haasan in the lead, the film also stars Trisha Krishnan, Silambarasan TR, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Abhirami, Ali Fazal, Pankaj Tripathi and others in crucial roles. The film marks KH's second collaboration with Mani Ratnam after their last film, Nayakan. It is produced under the banner of Raaj Kamal Films International, while AR Rahman has composed the musical score of the action flick. Thug Life has been certified with a UA rating by the CBFC and it has a total run time of 2 hours and 45 minutes. There have been only a handful of minor changes suggested by the certification board, including muting a few cuss words. Rajinikanth's raw action thriller Coolie On the other hand, there's an equally exciting project, Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead. The film marks the first-ever collaboration between Thalaivar and Lokesh Kanagaraj and it has been grabbing all the attention lately. The film is eyeing a theatrical release on August 14, 2025, clashing with another big film, War 2's release. Speaking about the cast, besides Rajinikanth, it stars Nagarjuna Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, Upendra Rao, Shoubin Shahir, Sathyaraj and others. Actors Aamir Khan and Pooja Hegde will be making cameos in the movie, raising quite the hype. Well then, it's now time for you to vote and let us know which one of these films you are most excited for!
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Actor Rajesh passes away: Rajinikanth pens an emotional note for his close friend
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death. The Kollywood industry is mourning the loss of veteran actor Rajesh. The senior actor passed away in the early hours of May 29, reportedly due to respiratory issues. He was 75 years old and is survived by his children Diya and Deepak. Rajinikanth pens emotional note as he mourns the loss of his close friend News of actor Rajesh Williams ' passing has gone viral across social media and the internet. Countless fans, friends, and colleagues of the veteran star have been sharing heartfelt obituary messages. Now, Tamil superstar Rajinikanth has penned a note on social media mourning the loss of his close friend. The Coolie actor expressed his grief and shock in a heartfelt message on X. He wrote, 'The news of the untimely death of my close friend, actor Rajesh, shocks me and causes me great heartache. A wonderful man, may his soul rest in deepest condolences to his family and friends.' Rajesh worked in over 150 films in 50-year long career Rajesh made significant contributions not only to Tamil cinema but also to Telugu and Malayalam industries. Alongside his acting career, he worked as a dubbing artist and had a notable presence in television. A native of Tiruvarur district, Rajesh made his acting debut in 1974 with Aval Oru Thodar Kathai, starring Kamal Haasan. Although it was a small cameo, it earned him recognition. His big break as a lead actor came in 1979 with the film Kanni Paruvathile. Rajesh has worked with the leading stars of South cinema Over a career spanning more than five decades, Rajesh portrayed a wide range of characters. He frequently collaborated with stalwarts like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Thalapathy Vijay, Mohanlal, Vijay Sethupathi, and many others. His most recent appearance was in the 2024 Hindi film Merry Christmas, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Katrina Kaif.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sukumar says he'd have retired happily if he had directed Upendra's cult classics
The much-awaited teaser launch of the Telugu film 'Seetha Payanam' was graced by acclaimed filmmaker and Kannada superstar , who were invited as chief guests in Hyderabad. The movie introduces , daughter of actor-director Arjun Sarja, in her debut as the lead actress. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Sukumar hails Upendra's visionary cinema As per a Gulte report, Sukumar took the opportunity to praise Upendra, calling him a unique visionary in cinema. He recalled how films like 'Om', 'A', and 'Upendra' had a profound impact on him, describing them as bold and groundbreaking works that left a lasting impression. The 'Pushpa' director said "I haven't seen any director with the kind of madness and frenzy that Upendra brings to his films. Om, A, and Upendra, these films blew me away. Honestly, if I had directed them, I would've happily retired. That's how iconic they are." Upendra's influence on Sukumar's screenwriting Sukumar also revealed that Upendra's films have deeply influenced his own screenwriting style. He openly admitted that much of the storytelling brilliance seen in his movies today draws inspiration from those cult classics. "Every director has taken inspiration from him. Whatever screenplay brilliance you notice in my films today is influenced by those three cult classics. I've shamelessly borrowed from him," he said. On the work front, Sukumar is currently busy with the pre-production of his next big project starring Ram Charan. This film marks a reunion for the director and actor after their blockbuster 'Rangasthalam'. On the other hand, Upendra was last seen in the sci-fi dystopian thriller 'UI' released in December 2024 and is gearing up for a high-profile role in the much-anticipated Tamil film 'Coolie'. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Coolie stars the legendary Rajinikanth, and Upendra will be playing the character Kaleesha. This marks Upendra's return to Tamil cinema after a long gap since 'Satyam'.
