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The Hindu
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Paradise': Nani's first look as Jadal in Srikanth Odela's film out
The makers of TheParadisehave released the first look of Nani from the movie. The film is directed by Srikanth Odela, who previously made the hit Dasara (2023) with Nani. In an intense and wild look, Nani appears with two braids, nose piercings and a bindi. An collection of weapons are seen in the background. The poster hints at a never-before-seen avatar of Nani in Telugu cinema. In March 03, 2025, the makers had revealed a glimpse of the movie. The Paradise is a story of a rebellious man who grew into a leader, purportedly for the people who had been neglected. According to reports, the film is touted to be an examination of societal prejudice set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad Raghav Juyal of Kill fame has joined the cast of the movie. 'After watching Kill and witnessing Raghav's menacing performance, we were convinced he was the perfect fit for the role of a ruthless guy,' Odela had told about the casting of Juyal to Variety. ALSO READ: 'The Paradise': 'Kill' star Raghav Juyal joins Nani's next with Srikanth Odela The film's technical crew includes music composer Anirudh Ravichander, cinematographer GK Vishnu, production designer Avinash Kolla and editor Navin Nooli. The Paradise, bankrolled by Sudhakar Cherukuri under his Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas banner, is slated to release in theatres in multiple languages on March 26, 2026.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ticket cancellations leave Secunderabad richer by Rs 700 crore from 2021 to 2025
HYDERABAD: Ticket cancellations are raking in mega bucks for South Central Railway (SCR). Between 2021 and 2025, the zone earned a staggering Rs 698 crore through cancellation charges - Rs 198 crore of this being added to its coffers in 2024 alone, reveals a recent RTI application filed by TOI. The numbers suggest cancelled tickets contribute close to 3.5% of SCR's annual passenger revenue. And this is only expected to rise further now, say sources, with an upward revision in rail ticket charges beginning July 1. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad As per rules, railways deducts 25% of the ticket fare if a confirmed ticket is cancelled 12 to 48 hours before scheduled departure of the train. This increases to 50% if the ticket is cancelled anytime between 4 to 12 hours. In case of wait-listed tickets, Rs 60 is deducted towards clerical charges. The RTI reply shows that in 2024, SCR had 1.4 crore passengers cancel their tickets of which 65 lakh belonged to wait-listed travellers. The Secunderabad division accounted for the highest load of these cancellations. In fact, the count of wait-listed passengers cancelling tickets has gone up by four times in the last four years. Deductions leave rail users fuming If 15.96 lakh of them were cancelled in 2021, the count climbed to 65.62 lakh in 2024. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Between January and May 2025 alone, 31.52 lakh wait-listed passengers cancelled their railway bookings. "In comparison, passengers received refunds of more than Rs 2,900 crore between 2021 and May 2025. In 2024, SCR processed refunds amounting to Rs 871.37 crore," the RTI revealed. During 2024-25, the zone recorded a passenger revenue of Rs 5,710 crore. Passengers rue the hefty penalty. "I was surprised to see 30% being deducted towards cancellation charges," said Narayan Rao from Himayathnagar who recently travelled from Rajahmundry to Secunderabad. "I had bought a sleeper class ticket but had to cancel it at the last minute due to some unforeseen reason. I got only Rs 210 of the total Rs 330 in refund. Such high cancellation charges are disappointing. The railways should consider revising it," he said. Another rail user from Tolichowki, Yakub Ali, complained about the railway's policy of charging a fee even on wait-listed tickets. "I can still understand if they are charging a nominal fee for confirmed bookings. But why do they need to impose clerical charges when a ticket is not even confirmed?" asked Ali who regularly travels on the Kacheguda-Kadapa and Secunderabad- Vijayawada routes.
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nani's ‘The Paradise' Adds ‘Kill' Star Raghav Juyal to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)
Indian actor Raghav Juyal has been cast in director Srikanth Odela's upcoming film 'The Paradise,' headlined by Nani. The film is an examination of societal prejudice set against the backdrop of 1980s Secunderabad. It follows a marginalized tribe stripped of their rights who find hope in an unlikely leader who guides their fight for citizenship and recognition in a system designed to keep them oppressed. More from Variety Nani's 'The Paradise' Unveils Plot Details: 'This Is India's "Mad Max"' (EXCLUSIVE) Juyal is known for his performances in Toronto selection 'Kill' and ZEE5 series 'Gyaarah Gyaarah.' 'We initially imagined a lean guy with a thick mustache for this ruthless role. But after watching 'Kill' and witnessing Raghav's menacing performance, we were convinced he was the perfect fit. He brought a raw intensity that completely won us over. We're truly excited about what he brings to this character,' Odela said about casting Juyal. 'The Paradise' follows Odela's massive success with 'Dasara,' also starring Nani, earning him best director honors from Filmfare, SIIMA, and IIFA. The ambitious production is scheduled for theatrical release on March 26, 2026, with distribution planned across eight languages: Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali, English, and Spanish. The makers are reportedly in discussions with a Hollywood studio regarding a potential collaboration, with updates expected soon. Nani isknown internationally for S.S. Rajamouli's Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival winner 'Eega.' 'This is India's 'Mad Max,' and I believe this with utmost sincerity,' Nani has said of the project. 'The tone and nature of 'The Paradise' will be wild, and that wildness will be accompanied by poetic justice.' The makers announced Juyal's addition to the cast with a behind-the-scenes video released on the actor's birthday, featuring Odela's character design process and how he crafted the actor's look for the film. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts?
Hans India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 06th June 2025
Use AI for crowd management We should use AI (precautionary - smart - innovative) management to stop the regular over-crowding related stampede deaths in India. AI experts together must give a solution to prevent these deaths. The capacity of Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru is 32,000. 10 times crowd (of 3 lakhs) had arrived on 4 Jun 2025 (Thu) to watch the IPL-2025 victory celebrations of RCB team. In any event, setting up of big screens (both) inside and outside the venue (stadium), for watching the show live with clarity could have nullified stampede deaths. List of stampede deaths in the recent past in India include: Hathras (Baba ashram: UP), Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam (TTD hill top: AP), Kumbh Mela (UP), Delhi Railway Station, Goa temple ... now, Bengaluru stadium. Sreelekha PS, Secunderabad Why Rahul, why? It remains an enigma as to what is driving the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha to speak blatant lies when the whole world and the enemy itself is stunned with our series of military onslaughts for over one week incessantly. Does it at all befit a leader of his rank to speak so treacherously and inimical towards about his own country? Seshagiri Row Karry, Hyderabad Discuss 'Operation Sindoor' honourably Sixteen opposition parties have stepped up pressure on the Modi government demanding a special Parliamentary session in the wake of Operation Sindoor. The demand is not without merit as the entire nation would like to ascertain from their representatives about the daring Operation undertaken to uphold national honour. Following the request, the Centre has called for the Monsoon Session from July 21 to August 12. The onus is now entirely on the elected representatives belonging to the ruling front and opposition to engage in the parliamentary proceedings with utmost decorum and etiquette, much different from the bedlam and slugfest usually witnessed in Parliamentary sessions these days. That will be the most honourable method for elected representatives to pay respects to victims of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism at Pahalgam. Dr George Jacob, Kochi Patriotism and emotions The feeling of patriotism is important for the freedom of a country. A patriotic person will always be ready to sacrifice his/her life for the love for his/her country. We must love our country and at the same time we must not hate others. Wars break out between two nations for want of love for other countries. We should, therefore, love our country as well as those of others. Jubel D'Cruz, Mumbai Made in India I would like to congratulate the incredible team behind the Chenab Rail Bridge, being inaugurated by PM Modi on June 6. It is a marvel that stands taller than the Eiffel Tower. With its impressive height of 359 m and a length of 1315 m, 3000 tonnes of steel used, this engineering feat showcases India's innovation. Kudos to all involved! T S Karthik, Chennai Who will bell the cat? This has reference to the article on 'Plastic' . Since 1957, plastic has been promoted ,sold and it is still used in day -to day life . There are several colleges offering various courses, from Diploma to PG related to plastic. Our country has around 50,000 processing units employing thousands. .Union Minister of Commerce and Industry mentioned that the domestic plastic sector in our country has tremendous potential to grow .Thus the plastic is everywhere . So far no one has found an equivalent material which can replace the plastic in total .As long as the plastic prospers ,it's so called ill effects too become uncontrollable. G Murali Mohan Rao, Secunderabad Set free undertrials from prisons As per NCRB data nearly three fourth of the prisoners are undertrials, and many among them are eligible for release on default/regular bails or just by paying a fine. Due to their poor financial condition, they rot in jail indefinitely. it is agonizing to know that the states are not showing initiative to use funds of 2023 central scheme to secure release of eligible poor prisoners. As it is the jails are overcrowded, and the state spends considerably on each prisoner. Will it not be a win-win for both the state and eligible prisoner, if they are released? P R Ravinder, Hyderabad
