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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MEET Rukmini Vasanth: All you need to know about the 'Ace' actress
Rukmini Vasanth is an emerging actress from the Kannada film industry who is gradually expanding her presence in Tamil and Telugu cinema. She is gaining attention not only for her impressive performances, and she was said to be considered for the female lead role in the highly anticipated pan-Indian action film 'Spirit,' starring Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. From Bangalore roots to the silver screen Born and raised in Bangalore, Rukmini Vasanth comes from a distinguished family. Her father, Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, was the first Ashoka Chakra awardee from Karnataka, honored posthumously for his bravery in 2007 while stopping infiltrators at the India border in Uri. Inspired by her background and driven by passion, Rukmini Vasanth began her acting career with a small role in the Hindi film 'Upstarts' in 2019. Critical acclaim and regional success: Rukmini Vasanth's breakthrough roles Her breakthrough came in 2023 with the Kannada film 'Sapta Saagaradaache Ello,' where she portrayed Priya and won critical acclaim. Around the same time, she appeared opposite Ganesh in 'Banadariyalli' and later featured in important roles in 'Bagheera' and 'Bhairathi Ranagal.' She also made her Telugu debut with 'Appudo Ippudo Eppudo' alongside Nikhil Siddhartha, further broadening her appeal across southern film industries. Tamil debut and new horizons: 'Ace' and the potential 'Spirit' opportunity Rukmini Vasanth's Tamil debut was marked by the release of 'Ace' on May 23, where she starred opposite Vijay Sethupathi . The film's plot centers on Kannan, who moves to Malaysia seeking a fresh start but soon finds himself caught in a dangerous web of crime. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Deepika Padukone out, Rukmini Vasanth in? Meet Sapta Sagaradaache Ello actress who is in talks for Prabhas' Spirit
Today, we're talking about an Indian actress who began her career in the Kannada film industry and is gradually expanding her presence in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Yes, she is none other than Rukmini Vasanth. Currently, she's making headlines not only for her Tamil debut alongside Vijay Sethupathi in Ace but also for being in talks to feature in Prabhas' Spirit. Before diving into these exciting projects, let's first get to know who Rukmini is. Who is Rukmini Vasanth? Rukmini Vasanth hails from Bangalore. Her father, Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, was the first recipient from Karnataka to be awarded the Ashoka Chakra. He sacrificed his life in 2007 while stopping infiltrators at the India-Pakistan border in Uri. She began her career with a minor role in the Hindi film Upstarts in 2019. Rukmini gained major recognition in 2023 for her role as Priya in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello—Side A and Side B, alongside Rakshit Shetty. Her performance earned widespread praise. During the same period, she was also seen in Baanadariyalli opposite Ganesh. In 2024, she played key roles in Bagheera alongside Sriimurali and Bhairathi Ranagal with Shiva Rajkumar. Rukmini also made her Telugu debut with Appudo Ippudo Eppudo alongside Nikhil Siddhartha. Rukmini Vasanth made her Tamil debut with Ace, starring opposite Vijay Sethupathi. The film released on May 23. It follows the story of Kannan, who seeks a fresh start by moving to Malaysia. However, when a heist goes wrong, he finds himself caught in a web of crime and deception. The film then unfolds as Kannan faces each challenge, using his wit to outsmart those around him and survive. Did Rukmini replace Deepika in Spirit? Deepika Padukone is reportedly no longer part of Sandeep Reddy Vanga's upcoming action film Spirit, starring Prabhas. Although her involvement had created a buzz, multiple reports suggest the deal fell through due to creative and contractual differences. According to sources like Great Andhra, Deepika had several conditions, including an eight-hour workday limit that restricted her actual shooting time. She also reportedly demanded a high fee along with a share of the film's profits. Additionally, her reluctance to deliver dialogues in Telugu became a sticking point for the regional project. With Deepika stepping away, the makers are now considering Rukmini Vasanth for the female lead. The Aakashavaani reported that talks with her are ongoing, but no official announcement has been made yet.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ace Movie Review: A passable crime caper that doesn't demand much from its actors & audience
Ace Movie Synposis: A man with a past comes to Malaysia to turn over a new leaf. But when he realises that the girl he loves needs money to get out of a difficult situation, he commits a robbery that makes him the target of a fearsome gangster and the girl's stepfather, an immoral cop. Ace Movie Review: Ace is the kind of film which can be enjoyed best when we enter the theatre sans our thinking cap. It involves crime, but is not really a crime film. The crime involves a heist, but this isn't exactly a heist film. There's romance, but the film is hardly a romance drama. There's humour, so is this a comedy? Well, not really! It's a film that wants to be everything and nothing specific at the same time, with uneven shifts in tone, loosely directed scenes, casual performances and simplistic plotting. And yet, it's engaging, sort of. Even if the first half is filled with quite a few flat moments, the gradual blooming of romance between Vijay Sethupathi and Rukmini Vasanth adds some emotional weight to a largely non-serious story that seems to be going in all directions — a cop exploiting a hapless young woman, a loan shark who doesn't let his victims go easily, a principled heroine caught in a strange domestic situation, a mysterious hero who is an ace at poker, his female friend who keeps getting into financial troubles, and an almost walk-in-the-park heist that makes a mockery of banking security and law enforcement. Somehow, Arumuga Kumar manages to bring all these disparate threads together, though if you've seen a fair share of Tamil crime capers from the last decade, you can easily predict how things are going to end. There are a couple of nice twists, too… like the cop's connection with the hero and the latter's murky past. Then, there's the film's tendency to keep things at a comical level, sometimes unintentionally as well, which helps us to look past the logical loopholes and wild tonal shifts. Still, it should all have been wackier than it's now, but in its present form, the film feels just passable, something that we wouldn't mind watching on a lazy Saturday night. And the cast helps. Even if he's on autopilot, Vijay Sethupathi injects some charisma into the role, and has lowkey fun with material that's less demanding of the actor in him, much like how Kamal Haasan used to in films like Guru and Sattam in the 1980s. Rukmini, in her Tamil debut, passes muster; while her expressions are spot on, her lip-sync, though, is quite off in many places. To give her the benefit of the doubt, maybe her lines were rewritten during the dubbing stage. Babloo Prithveeraj and BS Avinash are okayish as the antagonists while Divya Pillai has little to do in an underwritten role. Thankfully, Yogi Babu is in good form here, and it is his comic counters that make the film entertaining to the extent it is.
Economic Times
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Prabhas' 'Spirit' could cast this Kannada actress after Deepika Padukone's exit. Who is Rukmini Vasanth?
Prabhas' upcoming action drama Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, is undergoing a major casting change after Deepika Padukone exited the project due to reported disagreements over her demands. Kannada actress Rukmini Vasanth, known for her critically acclaimed roles in Sapta Sagaradaache Ello and Bagheera, is now being considered for the lead role. While no official confirmation has been made, Rukmini's addition could mark a significant move into Telugu cinema. The film, announced in 2021, is expected to begin production soon. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Deepika's Exit Over Alleged Demands Rukmini Vasanth in the Running Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A Glance at Rukmini's Journey Prabhas' Busy Slate The much-anticipated action drama Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and headlined by Prabhas, is currently navigating a significant shift in casting. Originally set to star Deepika Padukone opposite Prabhas, the project has now seen the actress step away, reportedly due to disagreements over compensation and working conditions. With her exit, speculation is rife that Kannada actress Rukmini Vasanth may step into the lead female Padukone's departure from Spirit appears to stem from her reported list of demands. According to industry buzz, she sought a remuneration in the Rs 30-40 crore range, along with specific working conditions including a six-hour shoot day, a 28-member personal team, and a private jet for travel to filming locations. These requests allegedly led to creative and financial disagreements with director Vanga and co-producer Bhushan Kumar of none of the involved parties have officially confirmed the reasons behind her exit, the actress's choice to focus on fewer projects following her recent life changes may have played a role. Notably, Spirit had initially marked a planned reunion between Deepika and Prabhas, who star together in Kalki 2898 the wake of Deepika's departure, Rukmini Vasanth is now reportedly in talks for the female lead, as per Aakashavaani. Known for her performances in Sapta Sagaradaache Ello and Bagheera, Rukmini has built a strong reputation in Kannada cinema. If confirmed, Spirit would mark another significant step in her career, expanding her presence into Telugu are watching closely, especially as previous discussions also included names like Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan, who reportedly opted out for similar reasons. With multiple casting changes already, the pressure is on the filmmakers to finalize the lineup and proceed with production, which was announced back in Vasanth, born in Bangalore in 1996, is the daughter of the late Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, the first recipient from Karnataka of the Ashoka Chakra. Her father was martyred in 2007 while serving in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir. Raised in a military household, Rukmini pursued her education at prestigious institutions including the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in performance as Priya in the 2023 romantic drama Sapta Sagaradaache Ello received widespread critical acclaim. With recent successful projects like Bagheera and Bhairathi Ranagal, she is emerging as one of the most promising talents in South Indian cinema Meanwhile, Prabhas continues to maintain a packed schedule. Besides Spirit, he is set to appear in The Raja Saab, a romantic horror comedy where he plays dual roles. The film, which stars Nidhhi Agerwal, Malavika Mohanan, and Riddhi Kumar, has been postponed from its original April 2025 release date. Prabhas is also involved in an untitled period drama, currently referred to as PrabhasHanu (Fauji).As Spirit remains in the early stages of production, all eyes are on the official confirmation of Rukmini Vasanth's casting.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
‘Why no actress from Kannada industry?': Twitterati react as Tamannaah Bhatia is appointed as face of famous Mysore Sandal soap
Tamannaah Bhatia scaled up to iconic fame after she was appointed as the brand ambassador for the iconic Mysore Sandal Soap by the Karnataka Government. This deal, worth Rs. 6.2 crore, was signed recently and will reportedly last for two years. Not just for marketing the soap, the Baahubali actress will also be the face for promoting any other products by the Karnataka Soaps and Detergents Limited for this two-year duration. Check out the post here: However, it seems this appointment has been met with massive backlash from the Kannada audiences. The comment section of the social media post has already been filled with remarks about the actress being the wrong choice. Netizens felt that Tamannaah Bhatia might not know the Kannada language, and hence, she is an absolute misfit to be the brand ambassador for an item that has been iconic to so many people over the decades. Moreover, other social media users commented on why the government of Karnataka chose a Hindi actress over so many other Kannada stars, including Rukmini Vasanth and other young divas. Meanwhile, the deal, worth Rs. 6.2 crore, also received criticism from the masses. Check out the reactions on X (Twitter) here: For the unversed, the iconic Mysore Sandal Soap has remained one of the most purchased and legendary soaps in Karnataka as well as around the country. It started in 1916 and the first factory was set up by the King of Mysore, Krishna Raja Wadiyar IV, in Bangalore. Mahendra Singh Dhoni was selected as the first-ever brand ambassador of this popular cosmetic brand. Coming back to Tamannaah Bhatia, the diva has been on a winning streak with her pan-India projects. She was last seen in the film Odela 2, which did a decent job at the box office.
