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Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Su From So: JP Thuminad-Raj B Shetty's film has laughs galore, with a much bigger picture at play
Kannada actor-filmmaker Raj B Shetty's (of Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana and Toby fame, both of which are available on OTTplay Premium) latest theatrical presentation is a horror-comedy that he has produced and acted in. Called Su From So, this one, like Toby, presents Kannada cinema with a new filmmaker. This time around, he supported the vision of Tulu theatre artiste and occasional film actor JP Thuminad, who is best remembered for his role as Deepak in Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side B. Released in theatres on July 25, 2025, without much fanfare, the film banked heavily on word-of-mouth publicity from its paid premieres and that paid off richly. A still from JP Thuminad's Kannada directorial debut, Su From So Su From So is currently the highest grossing Kannada film of 2025 after only 5 days at the box office, even as overseas and dubbed versions releases are still pending. The film has been garnering rave reviews for blending a poignant social commentary about toxic masculinity and the plight of women at the receiving end of it, with laughs galore. Audiences across age groups have been thronging movie halls and the narrative on social media is that Raj and JP have delivered the most entertaining film of the year. Su From So is far more than just a hilarious comedy If one follows the comments that have been dropping on social media about Su From So, most are about how hilarious the film is from start-to-finish. The situational comedy, delivered by actors like Shaneel Gautham, Deepak Rai Panaje, Prakash Thuminad, Mime Ramadas and Pushparaj Bollar, among others, is what is being discussed widely. JP's film, though, is not mindless comedy that follows the 'possession' of a young man by a spirit from a neighbouring village – Sulochana from Someshwar. It also provides social commentary on toxic masculinity and misogyny, as told from the perspective of Bhanu, a brilliant Sandhya Arekere, whose mother Sulochana, is the 'spirit' possessing Ashoka (JP). A middle-aged unmarried woman, with no one to protect her after her mother's demise, Bhanu's plight begins at home and follows her everywhere she goes, with all the men in her surrounding, including her uncle, having nothing but indecent intentions with her. As Bhanu pours her heart out to her 'mother', it triggers an introspection and call for action in Ashoka, which is the true highlight of Su From So. The Kannada original Su From So had a limited release in the rest of India, but it will soon be available with dubbed versions in Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi. Dulquer Salmaan releases the Malayalam version on August 1, the Telugu one follows on August 8, while Anil Thadani will present the Hindi version, which does not have a confirmed date yet. The film's overseas theatrical journey also begins on August 1, in countries like the US, Germany, etc.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Rachel Zegler breaks silence after suffering health scare during ‘Evita' performance
Rachel Zegler is speaking out. The actress, 24, has broken her silence after abruptly bringing her 'Evita' performance to a grinding halt last week over a mystery illness. Zegler took to social media Saturday to thank the cast and crew of the London-based theater production after she was forced to exit stage left mid-performance last Thursday. Advertisement 5 Rachel Zegler has broken her silence after abruptly bringing her 'Evita' performance to a grinding halt last week over a mystery illness. The 'Snow White' star shared a photo of herself on stage at the London Palladium on the West End on her Instagram Story. 'Cannot describe the love in this building every night, but today in particular,' Zegler wrote to her 2.5 million followers on the platform. Advertisement 'I am in awe of this company. The way they come together and never leave anyone behind.' Zegler praised the cast's response to her abrupt time-out, saying they 'truly hold each other's hands throughout each number, act and show.' 'The result speaks for itself,' she went on. 'Well done swing nation. Today… my heart literally overflows for you all.' 5 Zegler took to social media Saturday to thank the cast and crew of the London-based theater production. Instagram/Rachel Zegler Advertisement The actress marked her return to the stage Friday on her Instagram Story by sharing several photos of herself on stage at the West End theater. And although she unexpectedly left mid-performance Thursday, it was reported that her departure was not announced until intermission. Bella Brown, Zegler's understudy, took over during the musical's second act and performed the production's signature song, 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina.' 5 Zegler praised the cast's response to her abrupt time-out, saying they 'truly hold each other's hands throughout each number, act and show.' Raphael Pour-Hashemi/Mega Advertisement 5 'I am in awe of this company. The way they come together and never leave anyone behind,' Zegler wrote. Raphael Pour-Hashemi/Mega The audience was so pleased with Brown's performance that they gave the young starlet an almost five-minute standing ovation. 'Today really showed just how important swings and covers are within this industry,' Brown wrote after the performance. 'They are pillars of a show! A proud day to be at 'Evita.'' 'What a lucky audience getting to see both me and MY ANGEL REG ZEG!' 5 Zeglar stars as the former first lady of Argentina, Eva Perón, in director Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. JP / BACKGRID Zeglar stars as the former first lady of Argentina, Eva Perón, in director Jamie Lloyd's revival of the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic. The production, which kicked off in June and is scheduled to run through September, marks Zegler's London stage debut.
Business Insider
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
Massive Elden Ring Sales Boost Kadokawa Stock (9468)
Kadokawa (JP:9468) stock was up on Friday alongside sales data for FromSoftware's Elden Ring series. The latest sales data included 30 million copies of Elden Ring being sold, with another 10 million sales for its Shadows of the Erdtree downloadable content (DLC). That's a strong conversion rate with roughly one-third of Elden Ring owners having bought the DLC. Elevate Your Investing Strategy: Take advantage of TipRanks Premium at 50% off! Unlock powerful investing tools, advanced data, and expert analyst insights to help you invest with confidence. On top of this, Elden Ring Nightreign has also performed well in the short time it's been on the market. The multiplayer cooperative game was released on May 30, 2025, and has already sold 5 million units. There have also been leaks of upcoming DLC for the game, which will likely translate to more sales for FromSoftware. FromSoftware is a subsidiary of Japanese publishing company Kadokawa, with Sony (SONY) also owning a 14% stake in the video game developer. Sixjoy Hong Kong is another major shareholder of FromSoftware, with a 16% stake in the company. Kadokawa Stock Movement Today Kadokawa stock was up 0.53% when the Japanese stock market closed on Friday. This jump came with heavy trading, as some 680,000 shares changed hands, compared to a three-month daily average of about 509,000 units. The shares were also up 20.84% year-to-date and 38.5% over the past 12 months. Bandai Namco (JP:7832), the publisher of Elden Ring, also saw its stock rise on Friday. It secured a slight 0.06% gain when markets closed today, extending a 29.83% year-to-date rally and a 54.66% increase over the last year. Is Kadokawa Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold? Turning to Wall Street, the analysts' consensus rating for Kadokawa is Moderate Buy, based on one Buy and one Hold rating over the past three months. With that comes an average Kadokawa stock price target of ¥3,895, representing a potential 3.37% upside for the shares.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Jayaprakash Narayan's statue unveiled; CM Yogi lauds his legacy
: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday unveiled a statue of Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan at the newly renovated Asuran Crossing in Gorakhpur, praising his contributions to Indian democracy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing a gathering on the occasion, the CM described JP as a true Gandhian who lived for the nation, Indian values, and the spirit of democracy. "When it seemed that Indian democracy would collapse under Congress's dictatorship during the Emergency, Jayaprakash Narayan gave it new life," he said, adding, "He dedicated every moment of his life to the service of the nation and its people." Highlighting JP's roots in Sitab Diara village on UP-Bihar border, the CM recalled that the socialist leader had once demanded a health centre there in the memory of his wife Prabhavati Devi. "Despite ruling in his name, previous govts failed to fulfil that wish. We have now built a 100-bed health centre in his village and named it after her," he said. CM Yogi appreciated the efforts of Gorakhpur district administration, Gorakhpur Development Authority (GDA), and Nagar Nigam in completing the beautification work and restoring the statue at the intersection. He called the initiative a model for other cities to follow. The CM also paid tribute to late Dr Ashok Kumar, a senior professor from Gorakhpur University, who played a key role in installing JP's statue more than a decade ago. "Though he is no longer with us, his family's presence today is significant," he added.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Previous govts invoked JP, but failed to honour his wishes: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that even as the previous governments in the state invoked Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan and his legacy, they failed to honour his wishes as they did not even upgrade a health centre named after the late socialist leader's wife at his native village Sitab Diara in Ballia district. Unveiling JP's statue in Gorakhpur, the chief minister said: 'At a time when India's democracy was under threat due to the Congress' authoritarian tendencies, it was Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan who revived it and gave it a new lease of life. A true disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, JP dedicated his entire life to upholding India's cultural identity and the core values on which the nation's foundation rests. He lived not for himself but for the country and its people.' Highlighting the long-pending demand to upgrade the health centre in Sitab Diara, Adityanath said, 'Unfortunately, the governments that came to power in his name failed to honour this request. It is our privilege that we have fulfilled his vision by transforming the health centre into a 100-bed facility.' He added, 'Sitab Diara, which is located at the confluence of the Ganga and Saryu rivers on the Uttar Pradesh-Bihar border, is the birthplace of Jayaprakash Narayan. Deeply rooted in his village, JP remained closely connected to it throughout his life. In 1977, he had proposed establishing a health centre there and wished for it to be named after his wife Prabhavati Devi ji.' Meanwhile, the CM asserted that no one will be allowed to grab land illegally in the state and instructed officials to free encroached land and take strict action against those involved in such practices. Hearing grievances during a Janata Darshan at the Gorakhnath temple premises, he assured people that no injustice will be tolerated under his watch. 'The government stands firmly with the poor and the victims,' he said, instructing officials to swiftly free encroached land and take strict action against those involved. Addressing complaints of family land disputes, he emphasised the importance of peaceful resolution through dialogue and fair distribution of property. The chief minister assured them of full government support and handed over applications to officials with instructions to expedite treatment estimates and ensure timely approval through the administration. 'All complaints whether related to revenue, policing, or medical needs must be addressed with transparency, urgency, and compassion,' he added. — PTI inputs
