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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dude OTT release: Where to watch Pradeep Ranganathan's Tamil action comedy online after its run in theatres
Dude OTT release: Pradeep Ranganathan will soon be seen in Dude, one of the most eagerly awaited Tamil films of the year. Slated to hit the screens this October, it promises to be a feast for those who liked the young star's work in Dragon. Dude will be released in theatres first before making its way to OTT. Here is an update about its streaming partner. According to 123Telugu, Dude will premiere on Netflix after its run in movie halls. Dude plot and cast Dude is a romantic action comedy directed by Keerthiswaran. The film's plot is under wraps, and one can expect more details to emerge once the release date approaches. However, going by the colorful poster, it promises to be a youthful and entertaining affair. Fans can expect it to feature a liberal dose of action, romance, and emotions. Make way for the 'DUDE', coming to entertain you all BIG TIME 💥💥#PR04 is #DUDE ❤🔥All set for a MASSIVE DIWALI 2025 RELEASE 💥💥In Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada Written and directed by talented @Keerthiswaran_A sensational @SaiAbhyankkar musicalProduced by… Dude features Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead. He previously directed Comali and eventually made his acting debut with Love Today. He then scored a blockbuster with Dragon. Pradeep is paired opposite Mamitha Baiju in Dude. She is best known to the Tamil audience for her work in Rebel. The actress is also part of Vijay's Jana Nayagan. The cast of Dude also includes R Sarathkumar and Hridhu Haroon. Sai Abhyankkar is the music composer. Dude is produced under the Mythiri Movie Makers banner. Pradeep Ranganathan's rise has been nothing but astonishing Pradeep began his journey when he made his directorial debut with the 2019 comedy-drama Comali, which grossed Rs 51 crore at the box office. He rose to greater fame with Love Today (2022), a romantic comedy based on his own short film. Pradeep also played the lead role in Love Today, showcasing his versatility. He then delivered a blockbuster with Dragon (2025). The comedy drama earned Rs 150 crore on a budget of Rs 37 crore to emerge as a blockbuster. Will Dude help him continue his winning streak? We will find out when it hits the screen this October.
American Military News
3 days ago
- Politics
- American Military News
Sexual LGBT books revealed in list of 596 books banned by Pentagon
A list of 596 books banned from use at the Department of Defense's military schools under President Donald Trump's administration was recently released by a U.S. district court. The list includes numerous books on graphic LGBTQ topics, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics, and other left-wing topics. According to The Daily Caller, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia released a list on July 11 of the books the Pentagon has banned from its military schools. The list was released as part of the lawsuit brought against the Department of Defense Education Activity by the American Civil Liberties Union. The Trump administration's Department of Defense was sued by the American Civil Liberties Union, military students, and the family members of military students in April following multiple book bans and curriculum changes implemented by the administration to remove DEI policies and curriculum from the military. 'Our DoDEA schools are not playgrounds for left-wing activists pushing race-baiting, gender confusion, and anti-American propaganda,' DOD Watch Executive Director Nicole Kiprilov said in a statement to The Daily Caller. 'This isn't about banning ideas; it's about stopping the deliberate indoctrination of military children with a radical ideology that directly contradicts the values that should be shaping our children's growth and development.' READ MORE: Defense Department sued over Trump admin's alleged 'book bans' 'The Trump administration is fighting for military families by making sure DoDEA schools reflect the values of service, sacrifice, and country, and not the woke agenda of activist bureaucrats,' Kiprilov added. The Daily Caller reported that a significant number of the books included in the list feature sexual LGBTQ themes aimed at minors, while other books on the list feature DEI and other left-wing topics. One of the books on the list is a children's book titled 'My Dad Thinks I'm a Boy?!: A Trans Positive Children's Book.' According to a description on Amazon's website, 'This powerful and uplifting book for children aged 6 – 9 and their families humorously portrays a situation that is often too common, where a trans child is forced to negotiate between their true self and their parents' love.' Another book on the list is titled 'Dude, You're a Fag: Masculinity and Sexuality in High School.' A description of the book claims that it explains 'how the 'specter of the fag' becomes a disciplinary mechanism for regulating heterosexual as well as homosexual boys and how the 'fag discourse' is as much tied to gender as it is to sexuality.' Other books included as part of the Pentagon's ban include 'Sex Is a Funny Word: A Book about Bodies, Feelings, and YOU, 'ABC's of LGBT+,' 'Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero,' and 'Baby Drag Queen.'
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Sai Abhyankkar opens up on landing six big projects before his composer debut
Popular indie singer-composer Sai Abhyankkar seems to be the talk of the tinsel town. The 'Katchi Sera' sensation, whose debut project as a film composer is yet to be released, has already signed six upcoming big-star films, an unusual feat that has become a topic of discussion on social media. Now, in an interview, Sai has opened up on the signing spree, crediting positive talks among industry insiders for this. 'See, most of the names I am currently working with are all huge. So, if the audiences are thinking so much about this, imagine how much the directors and producers would have. Almost everybody in the industry know each other. So it's all about networking,' said Sai, in an interview with film critic Sudhir Srinivasan. 'I have a hunger to create good music, present something new to the audiences, and be among them. I want to work a lot, make some good movies, present my soundscape, and see how they receive it. The whole point is about what difference we are creating, isn't it?' the composer said, before crediting the producer of his debut film, the Raghava Lawrence-starrer Benz, for paving the way for this incredible line-up. 'I should thank Sudhan sir (Sudhan Sundaram of Passion Studios); he's the one who signed me solely based on one popular track ('Katchi Sera'). That's how it started. So they listened to my songs and they spoke about it with others in the industry. That word-of-mouth played a part, but I also believe that this is God's plan. Moreover, many films that I had signed much earlier are being announced only now,' added Sai. Sai's dream line-up includes Benz, a Raghava Lawrence-starrer that is part of the LCU; actor Suriya's Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji; Silambarasan TR's STR 49with Ramkumar Balakrishnan; Karthi's Marshal, directed by Tamizh; Pradeep Ranganathan's Dude, co-starring Mamitha Baiju; Shane Nigam's Balti, directed by Unni Sivalingam; and the biggest of them all, Allu Arjun's much-anticipated magnum opus with Atlee, tentatively called AA22xA6.
Hindustan Times
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Music sensation Sai Abhyankkar's 6 star-studded films awaiting to hit big screens
It's raining big projects one after another for young musician Sai Abhyankkar. Just in his early twenties, Sai Abhyankkar has four indie music tracks to his credits, and has already bagged six prestigious projects in the making. Son of singers Tippu and Harini, Sai Abhyankkar rose to fame with the single track Katchi Sera. After the song went viral, he released three tracks till date, Aasa Kuda, Sithiri Puthiri and Vizhi Veekura, in all of which he performed and sang. With the young musician the current sensation in Tamil cinema, it looks like Sai Abhyankkar has his kitty filled with some of the most expected projects. While six projects have been officially announced, there is also Atlee-Allu Arjun film and Sivakarthikeyan-starrer that are yet to formally confirm Sai Abhyankkar's presence. Young musician Sai Abhyankkar Enjoy watching films that introduce you to good music? Stream JioHotstar's OK Kanmani, Kaaviya Thalaivan, and more that give you earworms, with OTTplay Premium subscription With just 4 indie music tracks, Sai Abhyankkar bags 6 top films Benz Benz is the first project that officially announced Sai Abhyankkar as composer. Backed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, the film features Raghava Lawrence and Nivin Pauly in the lead roles. After Kaithi, Vikram and Leo, Benz will join the LCU line-up of films. This means Sai Abhyankkar will join the list of Anirudh Ravichander and Sam CS who scored for LCU films earlier. Karuppu Karuppu, starring Suriya in the lead role, will have music scored by Sai Abhyankkar. While it is to be noted that the makers had first announced that Karuppu's music will be done by AR Rahman, for reasons unknown, Sai Abhyankkar has replaced him. Directed by RJ Balaji, the film also features Trisha, Swasika, Indrans, Yogi Babu, Sshivada, Natty Subramaniam and others. Dude The team of Dude vibrates with youthful energy, given the film is directed by debutant Keerthiswaran, while it stars Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles. Sai Abhyankkar scores the music for the film which is backed by Mythri Movie Makers. Dude is set to release in theatres for Diwali this year. STR49 STR 49 is an upcoming project starring Silambarasan in the lead role. The film is helmed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan who made his debut with the critically acclaimed film Parking. Sai Abhayankkar is scoring music once again for a biggie, which also stars Kayadu Lohar and Santhanam. Balti Balti will mark the Malayalam debut for Sai Abhyankkar. Featuring Shane Nigam in the lead role, the film is eyeing for an Onam release. Balti is a sports drama and marks Shane's 25th film. It was only recently the makers of Balti introduced Sai Abhyankkar into their project, as a promo video showed the young musician getting a call from Mohanlal. Marshal Marshal is the latest project to officially confirm Sai Abhyankkar's presence. Headlined by Karthi and directed by Tamizh of Taanakkaran fame, Marshal is touted to be a period drama set against the coastal regions. Actors Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Lal, John Kokken, Murali Sharma, Easwari Rao and others are also cast in Marshal. This means Sai Abhyankkar will be scoring for both the brothers; Suriya in Karuppu and Karthi in Marshal.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GOP Senators Stunned by Terrible Rule in Budget Bill They Voted For
In the latest installment in 'Dude, What Law Did I Just Pass?' some Republicans were shocked to learn of a provision in Donald Trump's behemoth budget bill that will tax gambling losses, HuffPost reported Tuesday. Under the new provision, gamblers will no longer be allowed to deduct 100 percent of their losses from their income tax, and instead will only be allowed to deduct 90 percent. 'Now, for example, gamblers who win $100,000 but lose $100,000—coming out even—would still be required to pay taxes on $10,000,' according to HuffPost. The provision was apparently added at the last minute by Idaho Senator Mike Crapo, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee. Republican senators, who had been in a mad rush to see Trump's tax and spending legislation passed by the Fourth of July, admitted that they didn't know what the provision was. 'If you're asking me how it got in there, no, I don't know,' said Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley during an interview on Tuesday. Texas Senator John Cornyn admitted, 'I don't know anything about it. I'm not sure what it does.' 'I was so focused on Medicaid, I wasn't looking for other reasons to be against the bill,' said North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis, one of just three Republicans to vote against the bill. 'But that would be another one.' Already, bipartisan efforts have sprung up in the House and Senate on provisions to repeal the rule, concerned that it will attract big bettors to black-market gambling in an attempt to escape the rule.
