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Pink Villa
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Akhil Akkineni to marry Zainab Ravdjee in June 2025- Details inside on grand venue
Nagarjuna Akkineni's younger son and actor Akhil Akkineni has been engaged to Zainab Ravdjee since November 2024. The couple, who kept their relationship private, have maintained a low profile since their engagement. Now, reports about their upcoming wedding have caused quite a stir. Akhil Akkineni and Zainab Ravdjee to get married in June 2025 According to a report by Siasat, Akhil Akkineni is set to marry Zainab Ravdjee on June 6, 2025. The portal confirmed this through a reliable source close to the couple. However, an official statement from the Akkineni family is still awaited. The report also mentioned that wedding preparations are already underway, with both families organizing the event discreetly. Where will Akhil Akkineni's wedding take place? That's not all. The source also shared details about the possible venue for the grand Telugu wedding. Strong rumors suggest that the ceremony will take place at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad, the same location where Akhil's elder brother, Naga Chaitanya, married Sobhita Dhulipala in December 2024. Additionally, there are talks of a celebration in Rajasthan, but none of these plans have been officially confirmed yet. Who is Zainab Ravdjee? Lenin star Akhil Akkineni's soon-to-be wife, Zainab Ravdjee, is a talented artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings. She is the daughter of prominent industrialist Zulfi Ravdjee. The couple met a few years ago, and their relationship gradually blossomed while they chose to keep their personal lives completely out of the spotlight. Akhil Akkineni's work front After a disappointing run with his last film, Agent, Akhil Akkineni is now gearing up for his next project, Lenin. Pushpa 2 actress Sreeleela has been signed as the leading lady. Marking Akhil's sixth film as an actor, Lenin is directed by Murali Kishore Abburu and produced by Nagarjuna Akkineni and Naga Vamsi under the banners of Sithara Entertainment and Annapurna Studios.
Pink Villa
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR's War 2 sparks interest in Telugu distribution; Gets Rs 100 crore offer
The Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. led War 2, directed by Ayan Mukerji, is among the most awaited films of Indian Cinema in 2025. Also starring Kiara Advani as the female lead, War 2 is slated to release on August 14 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The teaser dropped a couple of days back and has sparked a lot of interest in the Telugu exhibition and distribution community. According to reliable trade sources, YRF has got Non-Refundable Advance (NRA) aka. MG offers from distributors like Mythri Movie Makers, Sri Venkateshwara Creations, Sithara Entertainment, and Asian Cinema, among other independent buyers. 'The bids for War 2 is in the range of Rs 90 crore to Rs 110 crore, making it a film in demand. YRF is currently evaluating multiple aggressive Non-Refundable Advance (NRA) bids, and leading from the front at the moment is Asian Cinemas, who has made a staggering offer of Rs 100 crore for Telugu states for the Hindi and Telugu dubbed version,' revealed a source. The source further added that Sithara Entertainment is not far off, with a bid in the range of Rs 80 crore. These bids are the highest of all time for a dubbed film in Telugu, surpassing the all-time record of KGF 2, which secured Rs 85 crore as NRA in Telugu states. 'The demand for War 2 isn't just restricted to Telugu states, as industry heavy weights like KVN Productions and Hombale Films are expressing strong interest to release the film in Karnataka. The film is tremendous buzz across the south market owing to the presence of Jr. NTR, aided with popularity of Hrithik Roshan. The combination has sparked interest, higher than ever before,' the source added. War 2 is among the first 'Pan India' releases from Hindi Cinema, as YRF has brought together two superstars – Hrithik Roshan and NTR – together for the film and the early response is very encouraging from the trade. If the deal is locked, YRF will take a break from its traditional self-distribution model and outsource a local company with right experience to release the film in Southern belts The distributor's confidence in South for War 2 is also a result of 'HIT Business' of Devara, which was totally riding on Jr. NTR's shoulder, as the stakeholders in Telugu are bullish on his loyal fanbase to embrace his Hindi debut with open arms. The Hrithik Roshan factor has just elated their trust further, as he also has a growing popularity since the release of Krrish (2006) and back in the day, War (2019) had also done well in the Southern belt. The power-house collaboration between the two is expected to bring in big numbers, as the one of its kind collaborations is enough to spike excitement. Meanwhile, YRF will continue with its self-release model for the Hindi version in rest of India, as also the international markets.
News18
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Suriya's Next With Venky Atluri Goes On Floors With Special Pooja Ceremony
Last Updated: Suriya, Venky Atluri, GV Prakash, and other members of the team also attended the ceremony Suriya 46 has been creating a lot of buzz since the actor's last project, Retro, became a box office hit. Fans have been eagerly waiting for details regarding Suriya 46. As per the latest updates, the project went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony on May 19. Suriya, Venky Atluri, GV Prakash, and other members of the team also attended the event. While there have been several rumours regarding who would be the lead actress, pictures from the ceremony hint at Mamitha Baiju joining the cast. The producers of Suriya 46, Sithara Entertainment, announced that the project went on floors with a slew of glimpses from the event. In the caption, they wrote, 'The most anticipated #Suriya46 has been officially launched with a grand pooja ceremony!@Suriya_offl x #VenkyAtluri unite to create magic on screen! Thank you #Trivikram garu for gracing and marking the beginning of this journey with the first clap Shoot begins at the end of May! Catch it in theaters Summer 2026!" Earlier speaking about the upcoming film at Retro's promotional event, Suriya stated,"This will be my next film. Many of you have been waiting for this. My next Tamil film is with Venky, and I will be spending a lot of time in beautiful Hyderabad. The shoot will begin from May," as quoted by Pinkvilla. Moreover, according to a Sun News report, Vijay Deverakonda is expected to be seen with Suriya in the film. However, neither the actor nor the filmmakers have publicly confirmed this news yet. The movie is set to hit theatres next year. Meanwhile, Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj and starring Suriya and Pooja Hegde, grossed Rs 235 crore globally. Joju George, Jayaram, and Karunakaran also co-star in the high-octane action drama, which was released on May 1. Santhosh Narayanan composed the music, and Kecha Khamphakdee was behind the action choreography. Prior to Retro, Suriya was seen in Kanguva, where he played both a warrior and a bounty hunter named Francis. The film also included Disha Patani and Bobby Deol in prominent roles. First Published:
India Today
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Vijay Deverakonda to join Suriya in director Venky Atluri's Suriya 46?
At the pre-release event of 'Retro', Tamil actor Suriya officially announced his collaboration with director Venky Atluri for his 46th film. Now, reports suggest that actor Vijay Deverakonda, who was the special guest for the 'Retro' pre-release event that took place in Hyderabad, might be joining the cast as to Sun News, Deverakonda has been approached to play a significant role in the upcoming film. While his presence at the Hyderabad event for 'Retro' raised eyebrows, the latest buzz hints that it might have been tied to this potential collaboration. However, official confirmation from the actor or the makers is still is being backed by Sithara Entertainment in association with Fortune Four Cinemas. In a short announcement video shared by the production house, the 'Kanguva' star said, 'This will be my next film. As you've all been asking for a long time, my next Tamil film is with Venky, and I will be spending a lot of time in beautiful Hyderabad. We will start the shoot from May onwards.' He also thanked producer Allu Arvind for his support and expressed his excitement about teaming up with Venky Atluri. After the lukewarm reception to 'Retro', which hit the screens on May 1, Suriya has swiftly moved on to his next project. He is currently working on 'Suriya 45' with RJ Balaji. The film also marks his reunion with actor Trisha Krishnan after nearly two decades. The duo last shared screen space in 'Aaru' (2005), and have previously appeared together in 'Mounam Pesiyadhe' and 'Aaytha Ezhuthu'. Reports indicate they will play lawyers in the the other hand, Vijay Deverakonda is gearing up for his next big release, 'Kingdom', which is slated to hit theatres on July 4, 2025. The film also features Bhagyashree Borse and Satyadev in pivotal roles.
NDTV
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Kingdom: Vijay Deverakonda's Film Gets A New Release Date Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
New Delhi: Vijay Deverakonda's Kingdom has been postponed. The film, originally scheduled for a May 30, 2025 premiere, will now release on July 4, 2025. The actor confirmed the news by sharing an update on X. The makers made the decision, judging the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions. The announcement read, 'To our dear audience, we wish to inform you that the release of our film Kingdom, originally set for May 30, has been rescheduled to July 4. We explored every possibility to stick to the original date, but recent unforeseen events in the country and the current atmosphere have made it difficult for us to move forward with promotions or celebrations.' The makers added, 'We believe this decision will help us present Kingdom in the best possible way, with the creative excellence and spirit it deserves. We truly value your support and hope to receive your love when we meet you at the cinemas on July 4.' On a concluding note, they wrote, 'We are grateful to Dil Raju garu and Nithin garu for their understanding and support in making this change possible, Jai Hind.' #Kingdom July 04, 2025. Will see you in the cinemas :) — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) May 14, 2025 The final words referred to Telugu actor Nithiin's upcoming movie Thammudu. The action-drama, directed by Venu Sriram, will lock horns with Kingdom on the same day. Last month, Vijay Deverakonda expressed his anger at the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The actor penned a long note on X that read, "I celebrated my birthday 2 years ago in Pahalgam, amidst shooting a film, amidst laughter, amidst my local Kashmiri friends who took the greatest care of us. What happened yesterday is heartbreaking and infuriating - calling yourself a Force and shooting tourists is the most shameful, embarrassing, and cowardly act of dumb terrorism hiding behind guns." I celebrated my birthday 2 years ago in Pahalgam, amidst shooting a film, amidst laughter, amidst my local Kashmiri friends who took the greatest care of us.. What happened yesterday is heartbreaking and infuriating - calling yourself a Force and shooting tourists is the most… — Vijay Deverakonda (@TheDeverakonda) April 23, 2025 Coming to Kingdom, the film, directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, is produced by Sai Soujanya and Naga Vamsi S under the banners of Fortune 4 Cinemas and Sithara Entertainment. Anirudh Ravichander has composed the music. Meanwhile, Girish Gangadharan and Jomon T John have handled the cinematography. Vijay Deverakonda was last seen in The Family Star, opposite Mrunal Thakur.
