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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ileana D'Cruz Reveals She Was Offered Raid 2 But Rejected For THIS Reason
Last Updated: In Raid 2, Vaani Kapoor was seen in Ileana D'Cruz's place. The film was released on May 1 and performed well at the box office. Ileana D'Cruz is currently expecting her second child and has been keeping fans updated about her pregnancy. The actress recently revealed that she was offered a role in Ajay Devgn starrer Raid 2, but chose to turn it down because now her priorities has changed. Ileana mentioned that her character Malini in Raid was very close to her. A fan asked her about Raid 2 and when she is making comeback? The actress replied, 'I miss working in movies too and I would have loved to be a part of Raid 2. Raid was a special film but Malini was such a special character to play and working with my director Raj Kumar Gupta was a wonderful experience as was working with Ajay again. The makers of Raid 2 did offer the movie to me but unfortunately we couldn't work out the schedule given that I had just had my baby and my priorities are very different at the moment. That said I think Vaani looked lovely in all the promos I've seen and I'm sure she brought her own lovely charm to her character. Hope that clears any confusion." Another fan also asked her if she is planning to comeback, the actress said 'Absolutely'. When another user asked her why she hadn't appeared on screen lately, Ileana replied: 'Because I'm busy with diapers and baby bum cream." Back in 2019, Raid raked in ₹103.07 crore and was declared a box office hit. Fast forward to now, and Raid 2 has already cruised past that number. With no major releases scheduled until June 5, 2025, the film has a clear road ahead. Ajay Devgn returned to the big screen on May 1 with his much-awaited sequel to the 2018 blockbuster Raid. This time, he was joined by Riteish Deshmukh. Raid 2 marks the return of Ajay Devgn as Indian Revenue Service officer Amay Patnaik, who takes on a high-stakes mission to raid the property of the powerful Dada Manohar Bhai. Directed by Raj Kumar Gupta and produced by Panorama Studios and T-Series, the film also features Vaani Kapoor in a key role. Saurabh Shukla makes a special appearance, reprising his character from the original Raid. On the acting front, the actress was last seen in the romantic comedy drama 'Do Aur Do Pyaar" directed by Shirsha Guha Thakurta. The film, which also stars Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi, and Sendhil Ramamurthy. The 38-year-old made her screen debut in 2006 with the Telugu-language romantic-drama film Devadasu. She was then seen in films Pokiri, Jalsa, Kick, and Julayi. She also starred in the Tamil film Nanban. The actress expanded to Hindi cinema in 2012 with Anurag Basu's comedy-drama Barf!. First Published: June 01, 2025, 12:05 IST
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ram Pothineni turns 37: From Red to iSmart Shankar, 5 of his biggest blockbusters and where to watch them on OTT
Ram Pothineni, who turns 37 today (May 15), is one of the biggest names in the Telugu film industry. The stylish actor enjoys a strong fan following because of his charismatic screen presence and sincere performances. The heartthrob, who began his career with Devadasu (2006), has starred in quite a few blockbusters and proved that he is a force to reckon with. Here is a look at five of his biggest hits. Red (Netflix, 2021) A remake of Arun Vijay's Thadam, this action thriller featured Ram in a double role and centered on a murder investigation. It grossed Rs 35 crore on a budget of Rs 20 crore and emerged as the tenth highest-grossing Telugu movie of the year. iSmart Shankar (Zee5, 2019) Ram played the role of an assassin who helps the authorities crack a high-profile case when a deceased cop's memories are transferred to him. It was directed by Puri Jagannadh and grossed nearly Rs 85 crore at the box office in its full run to emerge as a blockbuster. Hello Guru Prema Kosame (Prime Video, 2018) Directed by Trinadha Rao Nakkina, this romantic comedy centered on an IT professional who falls for a girl he meets on the train to Hyderabad. The film earned Rs 35 crore during its run and exceeded expectations at the box office. Nenu Sailaja (Sun Nxt, 2016) The romantic comedy centered on the love life on a DJ who proposes to every girl he meets only to get turned down. The film, directed by Kishore Tirumala, collected Rs 40 crore at the box office and emerged as a smash hit. Pandaga Chesko (Zee5, 2015) The masala entertainer revolved around Karthik (Ram), an Indian businessman based in Portugal who visits India to resolve a personal problem. The Gopichand-directed film featured Rakul Preet Singh as the leading lady and proved to be a treat for the mass audience. It earned nearly Rs 28 crore at the box office in its lifetime.
India.com
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet actress, who left her country fearing for her life, made Bollywood debut with Salman Khan's..., she is now..., name is...
Meet actress, who left her country fearing for her life, made Bollywood debut with Salman Khan's..., she is now..., name is... Warina Hussain became a familiar name after she was launched by Salman Khan, opposite his brother-in-law, Aayush Sharma in a romantic comedy drama Loveyatri (2018). Bankrolled by Khan under his production banner and directed by debutant Abhiraj K. Minawala, the film received mix reviews when released. Inspired by the 2006 Telugu film Devadasu , the film marked Bollywood debuts of Warina and Aayush. When asked Warina, how did she back the role under the Salman Khan banner, she revealed, 'I was auditioning for a couple of films, there was a contest on 'Being in Touch' app. I applied and after almost a month I got a call for an audition. When I received the script, there were no details about the production house or the hero, which usually are mentioned, I thought it will be a huge film and I auditioned.' Warina was born in Afghanistan, but left the country as a child. The war situation happening in Afghanistan then forced her family to ran away. She had been in India for a decade now, but the memories of her time in the country stay alive in her mind. In a 2021 interview with Hindustan Times, the actress recalled, 'My memories will always be of family picnics, food, and a beautiful spring in Kabul, which I doubt will ever be the same again; the only air one will now breathe will be of suppression.' After she moved to Delhi, Warina ventured into modelling. She studied theatre in New York in 2017 and after her completion, she started auditioning for movies. Following the release of Loveyatri, the actress didn't got much offers on her plate. She appeared in a music video with Badshah. Warina also did an item number 'Munna Badnaam Hua' with Salman Khan in the third installment of his hit Dabangg series. Prabhudeva also joined the pair for a dance performance. She actively participated in South Indian films, including a Telugu movie with Kalyan Ram in an NTR production. She also worked in a comedy film called Poster , and did a couple of music videos as well including 'Akh Lad Jaave' and 'She Move It Like'.
