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5 days ago
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Viral Video: Telugu Actress Kalpika Ganesh's War Of Words With Hyderabad Pub Staff
New Delhi: Telugu actress Kalpika Ganesh, known for films such as HIT: The First Case and Yashoda, had an altercation with the staff of a Hyderabad pub while celebrating her birthday last week. The actress, who turned 34 on May 27, shared a video on social media in she is seen arguing with the staff over a complimentary cake. What Kalpika posted a video of the incident on Instagram. In the clip, one of the pub's staff members is heard asking the actor to settle the bill. When she refuses to pay, he accuses her of "spoiling her birthday" and purposely badmouthing the outlet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by iamkalpika (@iamkalpika27) In the same clip, Kalpika says that restaurants across the city offer a complimentary birthday cake on their own. The staff from the pub accuses the actress of getting a complimentary cake on her tab, adding "We try to do as much as we can". The video ends with Kalpika crumpling the bill and throwing it away. According to MoneyControl, Kalpika shared the reason behind the altercation in a series of follow-up Instagram Stories. The actress revealed that she was with a physically challenged friend when the pub staff behaved rudely and was verbally abusive towards them. An investigation into the matter is underway, reported the website. The actress mentioned that she wanted to bring her cake for the celebration, but the staff didn't allow it. Things escalated when a staff member allegedly "threw a brownie like trash" on their table, making the situation even tenser. Kalpika claimed that she was locked inside the pub for about 30 minutes while around 20 people verbally abused her. Later, she went to the police and filed a complaint, but said the police treated her like a criminal. "It was never a cake issue. Mostly, it was about the way we didn't get treated with any kind of dignity and respect," she wrote. Internet's Reaction To The Controversy While many social media users weren't amused by Kalpika's behaviour One of the users pointed out, "Pubs and businesses don't offer things for free, they operate to serve and not as a charity." Another said, if a missing free cake ruined your birthday, maybe the problem isn't the pub. "It's the fact that nobody cared enough to bring you one. Stay dealing with this tantrum over CAKE. Next time, try Domino' give free dessert to kids." One of the followers accused her for just telling her side of the story. "... But as I see it's clear that you are making an issue out of something that's very simple, why you need to expect something for free when it's their business." Few took her side in the comments box of her post. A post read, "We Must See two sides Of Coin." In A Nutshell Kalpika is in the middle of the controversy which many are claiming is of her own making. The actress got into an argument with the staff of a Hyderabad-based pub over a complimentary cake on her birthday.
NDTV
10-05-2025
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Why Nani Did Not Cancel HIT 3 Success Bash Amid India-Pakistan Conflict
New Delhi: At 5:25 PM on Saturday, US President Donald Trump shared that India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire following a "long night of talks" mediated by the United States. This followed by a confirmation by India's Ministry of External Affairs and the foreign ministry in Pakistan, just minutes later. However, before the ceasefire was declared, when tensions between India and Pakistan was on the rise, the makers of HIT: The Third Case hosted a bash in Hyderabad to celebrate the film's box-office success. Director Sailesh Kolanu and actors Nani, Srinidhi Shetty and Adivi Sesh were present at the event. During the celebration, Nani addressed the ongoing conflict and said he did not want to cancel the event, as he did not want to give terrorists the satisfaction of disrupting it. As per a Hindustan Times report, Nani said, 'Let us talk about what's happening in the country. Operation Sindoor and what followed next. I was speaking to the team today about whether it's okay to have a success event in a sensitive time like this. But I immediately felt that the situation was sensitive because those people (terrorists) tried to create a problem for us. Our Indian Army responded to them with focus, in a dignified manner.' Nani also shared that he wanted to make a statement by going ahead with the party. The actor took a moment to applaud the Indian Armed Forces for their commendable efforts in defending the country against Pakistan. 'Let's not give them the satisfaction of even feeling that a success meet in some part of India was cancelled due to what they did. We have the responsibility of making a statement and showing them they weren't able to touch us. Let's salute the Indian Armed Forces and respect everyone fighting on the front lines. We are able to leave our homes and function normally only because of them,' Nani said. HIT: The Third Case is the third instalment in the popular HIT franchise. The crime-thriller series began with HIT: The First Case in 2020, starring Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma. It was followed by HIT: The Second Case in 2022, which featured Adivi Sesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead roles. HIT: The Third Case features Nani as SP Arjun Sarkaar and Srinidhi Shetty as ASP Mridula. Surya Srinivas, Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Samuthirakani, Komalee Prasad, Nepoleon, and Ravindra Vijay are also part of the project.
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10-05-2025
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HIT The Third Case Day 9 Box Office Collection: Progress Report On Nani's Film
New Delhi: South star Nani's HIT: The Third Case debuted in the theatres on May 1. The action thriller, directed by Sailesh Kolanu, has till now minted Rs 65 crore. On Day 9 (May 9), HIT: The Third Case earned Rs 1.75 crore at the ticket window, reported industry tracker Sacnilk. This brings the film's total box office collection to Rs 65.25 crore. The movie witnessed an overall Telugu occupancy rate of 16.29 percent on its second Friday, added the report. Breaking it down, HIT: The Third Case recorded an occupancy rate of 16.33 percent for the morning shows. It was followed by the afternoon shows registering 31.95 percent. While the audience attendance during the evening screenings stood at 20.57 percent, the night shows peaked at 40.4 percent. Nani slips into the shoes of SP Arjun Sarkaar in HIT: The Third Case. KGF fame actress Srinidhi Shetty plays the female lead, ASP Mridula and Nani's love interest. Adil Pala, Suriya Srinivas, Samuthirakani, Rao Ramesh, Nepoleo, Komalee Prasad and Ravindra Vijay are also seen in pivotal roles. Previously, Nani opened up about how he got roped in HIT: The Third Case. The actor, in a conversation with Telangana Today, shared, 'I got a call from Wall Poster Cinema. They said they were from the HIT franchise and asked me to drop by. When I walked in, Sailesh Sir was reading a book. He asked me what I do, and I showed him my previous work." Nani added, 'I had a three-minute video I had recorded for an audition—it was not even meant for this role. But after watching it, he said, 'That is enough. I will talk to Nani and get back to you.' And boom—I was in." HIT: The Third Case is the third part of the cop franchise. The first installment, HIT: The First Case (2020), featured Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma in key roles. The second segment, HIT: The Second Case (2022), was led by Adivi Sesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary.
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07-05-2025
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HIT: The Third Case Box Office Collection Day 6: Next Stop For Nani's Film Is Rs 60 Crore
New Delhi: Nani's HIT: The Third Case is steadily inching towards the Rs 60 crore milestone at the domestic box office. On day 6, the action thriller collected Rs 2.75 crore, according to industry tracker Sacnilk. The film's total collection now stands at Rs 58.55 crore. HIT: The Third Case recorded an overall 20.13% Telugu occupancy on its first Tuesday. The report added that the morning shows saw 14.34%, afternoon shows peaked at 28.53%, evening shows witnessed 19.93% and night shows registered 23% occupancy. Led by Nani, HIT: The Third Case features Srinidhi Shetty, Surya Srinivas, Adil Pala, Rao Ramesh, Samuthirakani, Komalee Prasad, Nepoleon, and Ravindra Vijay in key roles. Surya, who plays ASP Ravi in the movie, recently shared how he got the role in the film. The actor told Telangana Today, "I got a call from Wall Poster Cinema. They said they were from the HIT franchise and asked me to drop by. When I walked in, Sailesh sir was reading a book. He asked me what I do, and I showed him my previous work." He added, "I had a three-minute video I had recorded for an audition—it wasn't even meant for this role. But after watching it, he said, 'That's enough. I'll talk to Nani and get back to you.' And boom—I was in." HIT: The Third Case is directed by Sailesh Kolanu. The film revolves around SP Arjun Sarkaar, played by Nani, who is sent to Jammu and Kashmir to investigate a series of brutal murders. As he pursues a group of elusive killers, the case tests his skills and mental strength. The HIT franchise began in 2020 with HIT: The First Case, starring Vishwak Sen and Ruhani Sharma. The second installment, HIT: The Second Case, came in 2022. The sequel featured Adivi Sesh and Meenakshi Chaudhary in lead roles.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
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HIT The Third Case movie review: Blood-soaked Nani steals the show in this gory fest that could've been better
HIT The Third Case movie review: For a long time, Nani has been boxed into playing the 'natural star', the man who can do no wrong, someone who woos girls with his boy-next-door charm, and is relatable to any man. But it's fascinating to watch him on-screen when he veers away from that and plays characters that might be a tad unhinged. And Sailesh Kolanu's HIT: The Third Case offers just that, even if the movie itself could've been a little better. (Also Read: Retro movie review: Suriya shines like the sun again but Karthik Subbaraj's film is an uneven ride) Arjun Sarkaar (Nani), who is the SP of the Homicide Intervention Team (HIT) in Vizag, is the kind of man whose colleagues respect, even if only out of fear, but the general public loathes. Every woman he goes on dates with would rather run away than spend a second more with him. Right from the get-go, you just know there's something off about this man who will scream at the drop of a hat, dislodges arms with the ease with which he pops pills, domesticates vultures (you read that right) and just all around, is anything but a ray of sunshine. Wednesday Addams would love him. Then there comes along a case he begins to take personally due to loss of innocent lives. And he finally meets his match. If you've watched HIT: The First Case and HIT: The Second Case, you know Sailesh has vastly improved with the way he goes about solving the crime in HIT 3. He still indulges in cinematic liberties that make you sigh and moments that make you roll your eyes, particularly in the fag end of the film. However, once the going gets tough and Arjun is finally in company that's considerably worse than him, the film kicks into gear and blood flows – literally. If you're squeamish about blood and gore, this is definitely not the film for you. The A-rating might have been a giveaway, but just in case it wasn't. And if watching humans get dismembered on-screen is your jam, it rarely gets better than this in Indian cinema. If you're familiar with the terms dark web or snuff films and have seen Hostel or even Squid Games, you kind of already guess where HIT 3 is headed. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, somewhere in the film lies Sailesh's commentary on how we as a society have come to the state where we bay for blood quite easily, and also consume violent content with delight. It sure is ironic that he does that with the help of a protagonist who's probably shy of a few marbles, but nonetheless, when even someone like Arjun is shocked, you know things have gone too far. But all that feels quite lost when you're too distracted by the blood-soaked Arjun slashing his way to justice. When Mrudula (Srinidhi Shetty) is introduced in the film, she comes across like someone who might not be everything she seems on the surface. She feels like a heroine from a Gautham Vasudev Menon movie, the perfect manic pixie dream girl, but also seems to be hiding something. A phone call Arjun has with his father (Samuthirakani) only solidifies that there are even red herrings thrown at you. However, the big reveal about her character seems as boring as they come, and the way her character behaves later only gets on your nerves, as does the love story. What also gets on your nerves is how Alpha (Prateik Smita Patil) speaks once he's introduced later in the tale. He comes across like a token antagonist who widens his eyes, opens his arms and screams nonsense for his people to agree with. What could've been a truly spine-chilling villain comes across like a caricature of who he's meant to be. Other moments in the film also feel like a stretch, particularly how Mrudula finds Arjun's location in a key moment, or the ending, which sees Arjun finally finish what he started. A key character is randomly introduced and hurriedly explained instead of taking the time to bring them to life. But not all is lost because HIT: The Third Case shines when it comes to Nani's performance and the super-fun cameos. If you thought Nani in V (2020) should've been written better, well, this is it. If Vikram Rudraraju (Vishwak Sen) in HIT 1 suffers from PTSD due to past trauma, and Krishna Dev, aka KD (Adivi Sesh) in HIT 2, has a tendency to be sarcastic and crack jokes at odd moments, the only thing Arjun suffers from is a lack of tact. And Nani grabs the opportunity with both hands to veer between psychotic and funny when needed. HIT 3 brings back some familiar characters (including a canine) right in the middle of chaos to create some whistle-worthy moments, and it works. The dynamic between the new and the old guard feels seamless and doesn't feel like it's unnecessary to the story. Sailesh has already upped the ante with HIT 3, because he delivers flashes of brilliance between the run-of-the-mill. But, of course, the film ends with a superstar cameo who might give KD a run for his money, making you intrigued about HIT: The Fourth Case.
