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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Makers of Allu Arjun and Atlee's upcoming movie to announce female lead tomorrow- Report
fans are eagerly anticipating his collaboration with director Atlee, and speculation about its genre, cast, and crew never fails to make headlines. As pre-production gathers momentum, fresh buzz surrounds the film's female lead. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now After the makers of the movie hinted at a major announcement regarding the film tomorrow (June 7), new reports are taking the internet by storm, suggesting it may reveal the female lead. Allu Arjun's leading lady According to Pinkvilla, an official announcement regarding the heroine opposite Allu Arjun will be made soon. is among the frontrunners rumoured to be cast alongside Allu Arjun. If the reports are true, it will mark their first on-screen pairing. Adding to the intrigue, there are whispers that the film may feature more than one female lead. Actresses such as , , and Bhagyashri Borse are also reportedly in contention. Though the production house has not yet confirmed any of these names, the suspense is set to end soon. The makers shared a vague but intense poster on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption: "When Elegance meets Magic! Revealing Tomorrow 11 AM. #AA22xA6 – A Magnum Opus from Sun Pictures." BIG UPDATE! Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa: The Rule' release date announced with new poster Even though the makers have not explicitly hinted at revealing the cast, reports suggest that an update regarding the film's lead will be shared with fans on June 7 at 11 AM. The project is being described as a genre-bending film set in a 'parallel universe', with Allu Arjun reportedly portraying three distinct avatars. Allu Arjun's upcoming movies Meanwhile, Allu Arjun's most recent appearance was in Pushpa 2: The Rule, directed by Sukumar. The film, featuring , Fahadh Faasil, Jagapathi Babu, and Sunil in key roles, became a box office hit. The team has also announced Pushpa 3: The Rampage. Additionally, Allu Arjun has a mythological project lined up with Trivikram Srinivas. Atlee's Jawan At the same time, Atlee recently tasted blockbuster success with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' in 2023.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
The pulsating beats of Gangamma Jatara!
The beats of the native percussion instruments and devotees dancing to the rhythm are at the heart of the Thathayagunta Gangamma Jatara, a centuries-old annual folk festival of Tirupati full of colour, rhythm and devotion that transforms the temple town. At the jatara and one that often surprises outsiders is the striking way people dress. Devotees arrive at the temple smeared in charcoal, lime paste, vermilion, sandalwood paste, and with neem leaves covering their bodies. There is another interesting practice followed during the festival; some devotees wear tiny garlands of flowers fashioned into a crown on their heads, and wield a stick. On the final day, a more dramatic visual can be seen. Devotees cross-dress, paying homage to the goddess, a major attraction. This tradition was recently highlighted in the blockbuster film 'Pushpa: The Rule.' Another traditional art form that one gets to see on the penultimate day is the 'Puli Vesham.' This is the most anticipated event. Artistes' dressed in special tiger costumes, with black stripes drawn with charcoal across their bodies arrive at the temple. These 'tiger' artistes enact the 'Puli Vesham' fight scenes— where the 'tiger' attacks and kills a human. This art form is performed to the unique rhythm of the drum beats. It is a theatrical display of 'divine' and drama at the same time. Selfie era In earlier times, dancing through the streets to pay respect to the deity, transcended age, social status and gender. However, over a period of time, as people became more conscious, the tradition began to wane under the garb of 'etiquette.' In the past, the elders would lament the decline of traditional art forms. But, the digital age, and selfie era has sparked a revival bringing back the old traditions and customs, as 'Gen Z' devotees armed with smartphones and selfie sticks are once again dancing their way to the temple to put up the videos on social media. Scroll through social media sites during the festival period and one can get to see a large collection of videos uploaded as Instagram reels, YouTube shorts and Facebook stories that capture the youth dancing to the pulsating beats of the folk drums.
