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The Citizen
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Successful screening of local film ‘Game Changers' in Merafong
The highly anticipated screening of the new local film 'Game Changers' took place successfully on Saturday, May 31 at the Elijah Barayi mega housing complex, drawing in excitement from cast and crew members eager to view the production for the first time since filming wrapped in March. Actors and actresses gathered in the afternoon to celebrate their on-screen performances, many expressing joy and pride in the final outcome. The event was more than just a premiere—it was a collaborative experience that gave the cast and crew an opportunity to review and reflect on their work. The film's director, known as Mr. Mahavatar Ascendant, emphasized the importance of creative collaboration. 'I wanted everyone involved to have a fair chance to contribute their thoughts before we finalize additional scenes,' he explained. This inclusive approach was well-received, with participants engaging in an insightful discussion after the screening. What happened at the screening: Guests were served refreshments and meals before the film The film was screened for approximately one hour A feedback session followed, allowing open discussion between the cast and the director What's Next? Following the success of this screening, the production team announced an upcoming private viewing of another local film titled 'Hidden Clause', which was completed in 2024. Cast members will be invited to preview the film ahead of its public showcase. In a major announcement, Mahavatar revealed that Merafong will host its first-ever official film festival. This groundbreaking event will celebrate local storytelling and showcase both Game Changers and Hidden Clause, marking a historic moment for the township's film and creative community. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
‘Game Changers' film wraps up production in Khutsong and Carletonville
The highly anticipated local film Game Changers has officially completed post-production after filming in Khutsong and Carletonville. Directed by renowned local filmmaker Mahavatar, the film will have its first exclusive screening on May 31, reserved for the cast, crew, and production team. Although the film is still in its final stages—with additional scenes planned for inclusion—excitement is growing among those involved. Game Changers explores the vibrant world of local creative talent and the thriving entertainment scene in Merafong. Mahavatar confirmed that more screenings of recent local films are planned in the near future. These will culminate in the inaugural Merafong Film Festival, where Game Changers and other regional film projects will be showcased to the public for the first time. This milestone marks a significant step forward for the Merafong arts and culture community, giving local filmmakers and performers a platform to shine. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Makers of 'Mahavatar Narsimha' announce the release date with a mind-blowing first-look glimpse; netizens in awe of the animation quality
The internet is stunned by the new glimpses from one of the leading production houses known for delivering hits like ' KGF ', ' Kantara ', and 'Salaar'. The production house has now announced its next venture, ' Mahavatar Narsimha ', an epic animation by Ashwin Kumar. The mythological drama is winning the internet and sparking excitement among fans. watch the video here: Ashwin Kumar's ' Mahavatar Narsimha' has been making waves with its epic and visually stunning posters. Produced by two powerhouse banners in Kannada cinema, this film marks the launch of the Mahavatar series, which aims to bring to life the stories of Lord Vishnu's many avatars. Mahavatar Narsimha - Official Hindi Teaser Drawing audiences further into its enthralling world, the makers released an epic teaser today ( May 12), which received a phenomenal response from all quarters. They have also announced the theatrical release of this animated visual spectacle. On the occasion of Narasimha Jayanti, the makers took to their Instagram account and dropped a video that offers glimpses of the divine Mahavatar's formation, while stating: 'When the faith is challenged, He appears.' With powerful background music and stunning visuals, the video sets a new benchmark for mythological storytelling on the big screen. It promises a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience for audiences to witness in theatres. The film will hit theatres on July 25, 2025. Mahavatar Narsimha's unbelievable fight scenes and fierce appearance were showcased in the clip. The makers wrote: 'Come to the theatres on 25th July 2025. To witness the Divine DARSHAN. To feel the Mighty ROAR. To have an experience like never before on the big screen! Presenting #MahavatarNarsimhaGlimpse. LET THE ROAR AWAKEN YOUR SOUL! Experience it. Live it. Believe it.' Mahavatar Narsimha is drawing attention from social media users who found its animation up to the mark. 'Animation quality is amazing 🔥,' one fan wrote, while another commented, 'Finally, a good animated film.' With its unmatched visual grandeur, cultural richness, cinematic excellence, and storytelling depth, the film will also be released in 3D and in five Indian languages. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Stree 2 director Amar Kaushik: My storytelling DNA comes from mummy; Aaba was based on her story
Ahead of Mother's Day (May 11), filmmaker Amar Kaushik opens up about the woman who ignited his storytelling spark — his mum Shashi Kaushik. Known for directing Stree (2018), Bhediya (2022) and Stree 2 (2024), Amar wholeheartedly credits his debut short film Aaba (2017) to her real-life experiences and talent. 'It was literally my mother's story... She had just arrived from Chandigarh and, during dinner, she narrated a story from her life. It struck a chord. I stayed up all night thinking about it, and the next morning, I told her I wanted to make a film on it. We discussed it and I wrote the story, produced it and I went to Arunachal (Pradesh) and made it with her,' the 41-year-old tells us. Aaba went on to win the National Award and 67 international accolades. 'Due to mummy and the story, I travelled across the world including Korea, China, Brazil, Japan, the US and Europe. I make films in places like Chandeli, Kanpur-Lucknow, Arunachal Pradesh but this made me travel half of the world. It was made with real people without known faces and I hope to release the short film somewhere soon,' he says. His mum was fondly credited as 'Mummy' in the film and he thanks her for shaping his creative instincts early on. 'Everyone is influenced by their mother, but mere saath kuch zyada hi hai! My filmmaking DNA came from her — bundled with her aashirwaad, he says. Currently wrapping up his production Thama with actor Ayushmann Khurrana, Amar is going to channel those childhood memories into his most ambitious project yet — Mahavatar, starring Vicky Kaushal. 'Growing up in Arunachal Pradesh, she'd tell us mythological stories. Electricity wasn't there, and maa ahaniya sunaya karti thi. Those stories went deep into me as we did not had anything else to do. I have some visuals to her she telling about mythological characters and I remember Parashuram Kund with her and she is narrating about it and his relationship with mother,' he says and adds, 'Mahavatar is based on those very stories (Parashuram) and is heavy on VFX. After Stree 2, I finally have the means to bring this vision to life. '
NDTV
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
WAVES 2025: Producer Dinesh Vijan Has This To Say About Their Film Mahavatar With Vicky Kaushal
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Maddock Films' Dinesh Vijan speaks at WAVES 2025 Summit in Mumbai. He emphasizes the need for stories rooted in Indian culture for filmmakers. Vijan reveals "Mahavatar" is their largest film project to date. New Delhi: One of the key panellists at the WAVES 2025 Summit currently taking place in Mumbai, was Maddock Films' Dinesh Vijan, who emphasized on the importance of telling more stories that are deeply rooted in Indian culture. Furthermore, he revealed, that their upcoming film Mahavatar with Vicky Kaushal is the biggest film by their banner yet. Dinesh said, "I think we're in a very interesting space. Any example that you take of a region breaking out into the world first explores that region. I think, post-pandemic, we're finally getting our act together. We're understanding that stories need to be made for the common man." Dinesh also highlighted how the masses belonging to Metropolitan cities only head out to the theatres after the reviews are out. Unlike smaller areas, who are more keen to go watch a film on the big screen. He added, "The second step, when films do that kind of business in your market, is that you have the capital to expand. So, we are attempting to make Mahavatar, which is probably the largest film we've ever made. We want to make it... there is the technology available to make a world-class film." For the unversed, Mahavatar was announced in November, last year and will have Vicky in the role of Chiranjeevi Parashurama. The film is slated to have a Christmas release in 2026. Vicky was last seen in Chhaava.
