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Pink Villa
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mrunal Thakur wears comfy tracksuit with formal shirt and Rs 23,000 sunglasses at Mumbai airport
Mrunal Thakur, the South Indian and Bollywood actress, is nothing less than a fashionista when it comes to serving head-turning moments. Especially with casual looks, Thakur delivers some of the most Pinterest-worthy styles. This was evident when the diva was recently spotted at the airport, walking with panache in a laid-back outfit that was equally cool and stylish. Being a true trailblazer, the Sita Ramam actress donned an eccentric yet striking three-piece ensemble. The style maven wore a breezy formal shirt in celeste blue, exuding understated charm. The lightweight shirt's relaxed silhouette was perfect for keeping things easy and comfortable for the flight. Pivoting from her formal inner layer, Mrunal surprisingly topped the shirt with a beige activewear jacket. The cool jacket, featuring a billowy structure and drop shoulders, brought a street-style vibe—an unexpected layer over formals. The Hi Nanna actress paired the beige jacket with matching track pants. The relaxed pants with a straight-line silhouette exuded ultimate effortless-chic vibes. Overall, Mrunal's loungewear combined sportswear with corp-core style, creating a noteworthy, laid-back fashion inspiration. Embracing a gold-girly aesthetic, Thakur accessorized minimally with chunky golden hoops. She also donned sleek, square-framed sunglasses from Gentle Monster, valued at around Rs 23,000. By skipping any other accessories, she kept her look understated yet striking. Mrunal Thakur's sporty airport look Rounding off her airport look with sporty footwear, the Family Star fame slipped into New Balance linen shoes priced around Rs 8,500. The retro-inspired shoes, featuring suede tan accents, perfectly complemented Mrunal's relaxed ensemble. Keeping her glam naturally flawless, Mrunal sported a no-makeup makeup look with a glowing base and nude pink lips. She side-swept her straight hair, maintaining an effortlessly elegant style.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Mrunal Thakur South Indian movies that you should definitely watch: Sita Ramam, Hi Nanna, and more
Mrunal Thakur's South Indian movies are definitely worth watching. The actress, known for her beauty and talent, has carved a niche for herself in both Hindi and South Indian cinema. She began her acting journey with television roles, starring in soap operas like Mujhse Kuchh Khamoshiyaan, Arjun, and her memorable supporting role in Kumkum Bhagya. Introduction Starting her cinema career in Marathi films, Mrunal Thakur appeared in titles like Hello Nandan, Vitti Dandu, and Surajya. After her work in soap operas and Marathi cinema, she made her Bollywood mark with Love Sonia, followed by notable roles in Hrithik Roshan's Super 30 and Batla House. After a series of Bollywood projects, including Ghost Stories (Karan Johar's segment), Toofaan, Dhamaka, and Jersey with Shahid Kapoor, she ventured into Telugu cinema in 2022. Let's explore Mrunal Thakur's South Indian movies. Mrunal Thakur South Indian Movies 1. Sita Ramam Sita Ramam is a period romantic drama marking Mrunal Thakur's debut and breakthrough in Telugu cinema. Starring Dulquer Salmaan, the film is set in the 1960s and follows Lieutenant Ram, an orphaned army officer at the Kashmir border, who starts receiving anonymous love letters from Sita Mahalakshmi. The story unfolds as Ram searches for his mysterious lover, tracing how they eventually find each other. The movie highlights Mrunal's performance, especially her portrayal of the bittersweet journey and the subtle nuances she brings to the role. With strong performances from both leads, Sita Ramam was a critical and commercial success, making her South cinema debut a definite hit. 2. Hi Nanna Hi Nanna is a heartfelt tale of a father and daughter's lives, brimming with emotion. With powerhouse performer Nani leading the film, Mrunal Thakur shines as Yashna (also called Varsha), delivering her role with effortless grace. The story follows Mahi, a 6-year-old girl battling cystic fibrosis, who unexpectedly forms a special bond with a young woman connected to her and her father. This film adds yet another memorable character to Mrunal's versatile repertoire. 3. The Family Star The Family Star is a romantic action film starring Vijay Deverakonda and directed by Parasuram. In this project, Mrunal Thakur took on a different kind of role, portraying a hot-headed character that marked a departure from her usual emotional parts. Despite Mrunal's strong performance, the film failed to impress critics and audiences alike. The movie received harsh reviews and couldn't overcome its cinematic shortcomings, ultimately tanking at the box office due to poor word of mouth. 4. Kalki 2898 AD Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Kamal Haasan, features Mrunal Thakur in a cameo, marking her fourth appearance in Telugu cinema. In her brief but impactful role as Divya, a pregnant woman believed to be the prophesied Mother of Kalki, she symbolizes the hope for the transformative change the world needs. Conclusion Mrunal Thakur, having debuted in Telugu cinema, has appeared in just four South Indian films so far. With her talent gaining recognition from filmmakers, she is likely to be sought after for more regional projects in the coming years. Next, she will star as the female lead in the Telugu-Hindi bilingual Dacoit: A Love Story, opposite Adivi Sesh, stepping in after Shruti Haasan exited the project.
Hans India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
REAL-LIFE HEROISM: Film stars applaud Indian army's ‘Operation Sindoor'
As India awoke today, a wave of pride surged across the nation with the news of the Indian Army and Air Force launching a daring overnight strike on terrorist camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Dozens of terror bases were reportedly destroyed and many militants neutralised in what is being dubbed "Operation Sindoor". The powerful response comes in the wake of the tragic Pahalgam terrorist attack, and the families of the victims have expressed satisfaction and gratitude over the swift action. The operation has triggered a massive outpouring of support online. From common citizens to top celebrities, the nation is united in backing the armed forces. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the mission has garnered resounding applause. Several prominent Tollywood stars including Chiranjeevi, Jr. NTR, and Allu Arjun took to social media to laud the armed forces, expressing admiration and patriotism. The list of supporters continues to grow by the hour. The Pahalgam tragedy struck a particularly emotional chord within the film industry. Known for its scenic beauty and peaceful surroundings, the region has recently hosted shoots for major films like Hi Nanna, Kushi, and the upcoming Mr. Bachchan. What was once a cinematic haven turned into the site of a horrific attack, leaving both artists and audiences shaken. Historically, films like Border, URI: The Surgical Strike, and Ground Zero have turned real-life military missions into cinematic blockbusters. With the emotional and nationalistic resonance of Operation Sindoor, industry insiders speculate it may soon inspire a powerful film narrative as well. But for now, Indians are watching what they usually witness on-screen—only this time, it's real-life bravery by the armed forces that has stirred the nation like no film ever could.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
HIT 3 emerges as Nani's third biggest grosser beating Hi Nanna, eyes second spot before first week close
Natural Star Nani is on a roll yet again, with HIT 3 co-starring and directed by Dr proving to be a formidable winner at the box office. The third installment in the popular crime thriller franchise has struck a chord with audiences, delivering strong numbers right from day one. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As per early reports by Sacnilk , HIT 3 has collected an impressive Rs 58.55 crore in India in its first six days, making it the third biggest film of Nani's career so far. EXCLUSIVE: Nani Reveals Massive Body Transformation For 'Paradise' | How He Got Chiranjeevi On Board What makes this feat even more noteworthy is that HIT 3 has already outperformed one of Nani's beloved recent hits, Hi Nanna with , which earned Rs 49.22 crore during its entire theatrical run. Given Hi Nanna's emotional drama genre and critical acclaim, it was a significant milestone in Nani's career — but HIT 3 has surpassed it in less than a week. The film, which continues the gripping investigative saga of its predecessors, has been lauded for its intense screenplay, sharp performances, and slick direction. Positive word of mouth has ensured steady collections throughout the weekdays, a rarity in recent times when many films witness sharp drops post the opening weekend. EXCLUSIVE: Rajkummar Rao & Wamiqa Gabbi On Bhool Chuk Maaf, Stree 2 Pressure & Modern Love Struggles As the film heads towards the end of its first week, trade is optimistic that HIT 3 will soon cross the lifetime collection of Nani's second biggest hit, Saripodhaa Sanivaaram which had amassed Rs 62.2 crore worldwide. At the current pace, this seems well within reach, with most projections hinting it could happen by day seven or eight. However, whether HIT 3 can dethrone Nani's career-best Dasara, which raked in a whopping Rs 81.93 crore, remains uncertain.. For now though, HIT 3 has cemented itself as another blockbuster in Nani's impressive filmography, reaffirming his consistent box office appeal across genres.
India Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Nani weighs in on Telugu vs Malayalam film debate
Actor Nani, in an exclusive conversation with India Today, spoke about the comparisons between Telugu and Malayalam cinema. While Malayalam films in India are often looked at as quality-driven films, Telugu cinema seems to have cracked the idea of churning out box office 'Hi Nanna' actor said, 'Kerala is a smaller state compared to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, in terms of screens and population. But if it was the size of Andhra, Telangana put together and had more people, then the Malayalam film box office would also be as big as Telugu cinema because they are doing such great films."advertisementNani also complimented Malayali people for their deep love for cinema. "The audience in Kerala are very supportive of films, but it's limited because the population is less, and now Malayalam films are being watched across the country. The Telugu-speaking audience has a mad love for cinema. So somebody who lives in a city might go out for a drive in the car or to a restaurant or whatever and that is like 1 per cent or 2 per cent of the entire population. But for the rest of the 95 or 98 per cent of the population, the first option is going to a movie or watching a movie and even when they meet friends, they discuss cinema. You meet someone else, relatives at a wedding, you discuss cinema. So cinema is a part of our lives and culture," he explained. Nani was recently seen in 'HIT 3', directed by Sailesh Kolanu. The film released in theatres on May 1 and received positive reviews from all Watch
