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Pink Villa
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
The Raja Saab Teaser date: What to expect from Prabhas x Maruthi's film?
The Raja Saab starring Prabhas in the lead role has been in the works for quite some time now. As the romantic comedy horror film is expected to hit the big screens this year, the makers have dropped details about its teaser date. In an official post shared, the makers have announced that the Raja Saab would 'arrive' on June 3, 2025, at 10:34 pm. With speculations about the film's teaser to be arriving this month itself, it seems fans would finally get an update on the said schedule. Sharing the post, the film's social media handle penned, '#RajaSaabArrival. Tomorrow at 10:34 AM.' Prabhas ' The Raja Saab is a rom-com horror film written and directed by Maruthi. The film is said to feature Prabhas in dual roles and include an ensemble cast with Malavika Mohanan (marking her Telugu debut), Nidhhi Agerwal, Riddhi Kumar, and others. The story reportedly follows a man eyeing an ancestral property he hopes to flip for profit, only to discover that the place holds more than meets the eye. The Raja Saab is expected to feature extensive VFX work and was initially slated for release on April 10, 2025. However, due to delays in post-production, the release has been postponed. While an official release date for the movie has not been announced, speculation suggests that it may be released on December 5, 2025, ahead of Christmas this year. With a teaser expected to be unveiled soon, it is likely the audience will also get a release date soon. Coming to Prabhas' work front, the Kalki actor is currently in the works of his film, tentatively titled Fauji (PrabhasHanu). The movie, which is said to be a period drama, is helmed by Sita Ramam's Hanu Raghavapudi with the Baahubali actor playing the role of a British Indian soldier. Moving ahead, the actor would next be working in the movie Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The upcoming cop action film would feature the actor as an angry young police officer, with Triptii Dimri playing the female lead.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Vijay Deverakonda Reacts to Gaddar Film Awards Honor
The Telangana state government has announced the 2024 Gaddar Film Awards. Films like Kalki, Lucky Bhaskar, and Razakar have won big. Actor Allu Arjun received the Best Actor award for Pushpa 2. After a gap of 14 years, the state government is presenting film awards once again. The award ceremony will be held on June 14 at HITEX, Hyderabad. Since the awards had been pending for years, even before the state was divided, the Telangana government formed a committee a few months ago to review and finalize the awards. Jury Chairperson Jayasudha and TFDC Chairman and jury member Dil Raju said that the selection process was done with complete transparency. Jayasudha congratulated all the award winners. Vijay Deverakonda Reacts to Gaddar Film Awards Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda also responded to the Gaddar Film Awards. He said it was a great honor to announce the Kantha Rao Memorial Award, and that receiving an award in the name of legendary actor Kantha Rao made him truly happy. He thanked the Telangana government and the jury members for the honor. He also expressed gratitude for selecting his 2016 film Pelli Choopulu as the second-best film that year. Vijay said that Pelli Choopulu will always have a special place in my heart. He dedicated this honor to his fans, saying their love keeps him going. He also thanked his family, directors, and film team for being a constant support in his journey.
Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Gaddar Awards 2024: Telangana Government Honors Telugu Cinema
The Telangana government has announced the recipients of the inaugural Gaddar Awards, set to be presented on June 14. These awards aim to honor excellence in Telugu cinema, replacing the former Nandi Awards. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy introduced the Gaddar Awards to recognize poets, artists, and filmmakers, naming them after the legendary revolutionary balladeer Gaddar, who is celebrated as a cultural icon of Telangana. Gaddar Awards 2024 – Winners List: Best Feature Film: Kalki Second Best Film: Pottel Third Best Film: Lucky Bhaskar Best Actor: Allu Arjun (Pushpa 2) Best Director: Nag Ashwin (Kalki) Best Screenplay: Venky Atluri (Lucky Bhaskar) Best Choreographer: Ganesh Acharya (Devara) Special Jury Award: Dulquer Salmaan (Lucky Bhaskar) Best Supporting Actor: S.J. Surya (Saripodhaa Sanivaaram) Best Story Writer: Shiva Paladugu (Music Shop Murthy) Best Debut Director: Yadu Vamsi (Committee Kurrollu) Best Comedians: Satya and Vennela Kishore (Mathuvadalara 2) Best Child Actors: Master Arun Dev (35 Short Story), Baby Harika Best Lyricist: Chandra Bose (Raju Yadav) Best Cinematographer: Vishwanath Reddy (Gami) Best Supporting Actress: Saranya Pradeep (Ambajipet Marriage Band) Best Music Director: Bheems Cicerolio (Razakar) Best Playback Singer: Sid Sriram (Villain Bhairavakona), Shreya Ghoshal (Pushpa 2 – Chooseki) The Gaddar Awards ceremony will take place in Hyderabad on June 14, coinciding with Gaddar's birth anniversary. This event marks a significant revival of state-backed film awards in Telangana after a 14-year hiatus.
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Mirai teaser: After Hanu-Man, Teja Sajja returns as a warrior in search of his identity and a magical weapon. Watch
Teja Sajja, who once played grandson to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the film Oh Baby (2019), rose to fame after his fantasy film Hanu-Man (2024) made on a moderate budget, went on to earn in crores, beating Mahesh Babu and Nagarjuna's film at the box office in Pongal last year. Now, the actor is back with yet another fantasy drama, Mirai. On Wednesday, the makers dropped the film's teaser giving a glimpse of their project's theme and characters. Directed by Karthik Gattamneni, the cinematographer behind the famous Telugu franchise Karthikeya, Mirai stars actors Jagapathi Babu, Manchu Manoj, and Ritika Nayak among others. While the film is slated to release on September 5 worldwide, it revolves around a magic weapon, which is the only hope to save people living in Kaliyuga from a devil-minded human who is backed by evil power. The teaser starts with a monologue by Jayaram, who plays a seer, , 'Aanewala hai ek maha sangram, ant honewala hai Ashok ka Aashay. Kaliyug mein janmi koi shakti ise rok nahi sakti. Iss baar rasta bhagwan nahi, dharm ke liye lada hua divya astra dikhayega. Wahi hai Mirai. (A war is about to happen. No one from kaliyuga can put an end to this. This time, even God cannot be our saviour. If there is anything that can save us, it is the ancient weapon Mirai).' The teaser then introduces its villain played by Manchu Manoj. A childhood in isolation changes him into a brutal human being. After showing a glimpse of other actors including Shriya Saran, Jagapathi Babu, Rajendranath Zutshi and Pawan Chopra, the teaser then introduces the character of Teja Sajja. A man who is unaware of his powers. Watch Mirai teaser here: A voice in the background says, 'You are a warrior who is unaware of his identity.' How Teja Sajja finds his answers, gets to Mirai and uses it to save humanity is something that will unfold in the movie. ALSO READ | When Karisma Kapoor opened up about her silver screen debut and family: 'I don't know why people think that women of the Kapoor family can't work' The teaser ends with what seems like Lord Rama walking through a crowd of monkeys, creating a lot of excitement in fans. Soon after the teaser release, many flooded the comments section with praises for the plot, VFX and actor's performance. Many claimed it has better VFX than War 2. A user wrote, 'Tollywood at its peak and showing true culture.' Another user wrote, 'Teja Sajja ki script selection perfect hai.' Others compared the film's VFX to that of Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's War 2. A user commented, 'That running on the train scene was far better than what we saw in War 2's teaser.' Another user commented, 'Even War 2 VFX feels bad in front of this. Once upon a time, Bollywood used to have a great VFX but Tollywood has overtaken totally. Really proud to see movies like these.' Some even compared the film to Prabhas' Kalki. A user said the battleground scene reminded him of a scene from Nag Ashwin's Kalki. The user wrote, 'This scene reminded me the Mahabharat scenes from KALKI 2898 AD. The VFX looks impressive.' The People Media Factory production, originally made in Telugu, will also release in Hindi, among other languages.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
‘Great Khali' undergoes rare brain surgery at PGI
1 2 Chandigarh: In a medical triumph that defies conventional limits, doctors at the PGI successfully performed complex brain surgery on a towering 35-year-old man measuring 7 feet 7 inches. The patient, Sunil Kumar, popularly known as 'The Great Khali of Jammu', is the tallest patient operated on at the PGI with an excessive growth hormone condition — gigantism. This is a rare disease affecting about 7 to 8 people per million population globally and numbering only in hundreds. This makes Sunil's case exceptionally rare and presented the medical team with unprecedented challenges. He is posted as a head constable with the Jammu and Kashmir police and suffers from a rare condition called gigantism. It is a condition characterised by excessive growth due to an overproduction of growth hormone in childhood. Sunil, who even ventured into acting with roles in movies like 'Stree 2' and as Amitabh Bachchan's body double in 'Kalki', pushed the boundaries of standard surgical procedures. The most significant hurdle arose from his immense stature: he was a full 14 inches taller than the standard operating table, a critical issue that would have left his limbs dangerously unsupported during the delicate procedure, compromising both his safety and the surgeons' ability to work effectively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like IITD Tech Leadership Program IITD TAILP Apply Now Undo Displaying remarkable quick-thinking, the medical team devised a simple yet brilliant solution. They secured a standard stainless-steel nursing trolley to the end of the operating table, effectively extending its length to 8 feet 5 inches. This improvisation provided ample space for Sunil's entire body, ensuring optimal positioning and a safe surgical environment. Due to Sunil's medical condition, the doctors had to drill through bones that were significantly thicker than normal, even breaking a finer instrument despite using larger tools. "Working in an institute like PGI is a different experience every day because of the diverse variety of cases we come across," said Dr Rajeev Chauhan, additional professor of anaesthesia. "This patient was challenging in terms of his height and weight as well as other airway concerns. We did a rehearsal one day prior to surgery to make internal arrangements to adjust for the OT table." The neuro-anaesthesia team, led by Dr Chauhan, managed Sunil's anaesthesia, especially considering that his gigantism can lead to an enlarged tongue and thickened throat tissues, making airway management difficult. Advanced video technology was used to safely guide the breathing tube into place. The neurosurgery team, led by Prof Rajesh Chhabra and Dr Apinderpreet Singh, successfully removed the large tumour from Sunil's pituitary gland. Post-surgery, the team is closely monitoring Sunil for any potential complications. "I have done over 100 acromegaly cases — where there is an excessive growth hormone which is mainly due to the tumour in the pituitary gland in an adult. It does not result in an increase in height, but causes larger hands, feet, ears, lips, and nose and a more prominent jaw and forehead. But gigantism is rare," said Prof Chhabra. Despite the limitations his height sometimes presents, such as difficulty finding clothes and travel, Sunil embraces his unique stature. "I have always been healthy and suffered from no illness. I was investigated here and was successfully operated upon," he said.
