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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Srinidhi Shetty turns AD for Nani's 'HIT 3', Shares BTS glimpses ahead of OTT release
Actress recently offered fans a peek behind the scenes of 'HIT: The Third Case', a film starring , where she took on a unique role both in front of and behind the camera. During the film's promotional events, Nani revealed that Srinidhi not only acted in the movie but also worked as an Assistant Director. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Calling the shots on set Srinidhi's involvement went a step further when she briefly stepped into the director's chair herself. In a video shared on her Instagram, she is seen confidently calling "action" and "cut" for a scene featuring Nani. Although the scene was short, the moment highlighted her passion and commitment to filmmaking. Nani praised Srinidhi for her dedication, seeing this as just one example of her deep involvement in the project. A night to remember She also expressed appreciation for her "AD boys," the guardians of the direction team, and gave "extra hugsss" to director for allowing her to take charge for the last two shots of a night shoot when he was unwell. In her Instagram post, Srinidhi shared a series of behind-the-scenes glimpses, apologizing for her delay in posting, as she finds it challenging to keep up with social media. The pictures captured various moments, from joyful smiling faces despite challenging weather conditions to a failed attempt at recreating the iconic Titanic pose with her co-star Komalee Prasad. Cherished on-set memories Srinidhi recalled the excitement and support she received from the team as she wrapped up the night. She also shared snapshots of lunch dates with her friends Krishna Sri Paladugu and Komalee Prasad, as well as fun moments with the crew. The 'KGF' star celebrated the production team, calling them "Rockstars," and acknowledged the camera and lighting departments for beautifully framing and lighting up their lives. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She even shared a selfie with Nani amidst the on-set chaos and a picture of herself squeezing in naps during long nights. 'HIT: The Third Case', directed by Sailesh Kolanu, is an A-rated crime investigation and survival drama. The film features a strong cast including Rao Ramesh, Samuthirakani, and Komalee Prasad. The music is composed by Mickey J Meyer. The film is set for an OTT release on Netflix on May 29th.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Srinidhi Bengaluru Interview: Video isn't the traditional found-footage experience
But Video isn't a traditional found-footage experience. 'We've used the 'screenlife' format—think C U Soon, Searching, or Control,' Srinidhi reveals. 'Then the narrative evolves—it shifts into docu-drama, includes dramatised segments, and later, actual retrieved footage becomes central to the story. It's a hybrid structure that helps us explore fear from different angles.' A major coup for the film is roping in Sameer MD, the popular YouTuber known for his spine-chilling horror narrations. 'We shot Sameer's portions before his video on the Sowjanya case went viral,' says Srinidhi. 'His credibility was already strong, and we knew he could anchor the film's tone perfectly. Our target is college-goers and social media audiences—this hybrid structure and his presence bridge that gap.' The teaser, which has garnered an overwhelming response, introduces five more characters, all of whom play content creators. 'This digital-native tone defines both the aesthetic and the texture of Video,' Srinidhi notes. With a heavy emphasis on sound, the film focuses as much on what's heard as what's seen. 'This genre doesn't support traditional screenplay structures,' he says. 'Events have to carry the story. I studied what worked—and more importantly, what didn't—in other found-footage films. Our editing and narrative rhythm are unique.'
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Video' teaser: YouTubers investigate a haunted property in Srinidhi Bengaluru's found footage thriller
The teaser to Srinidhi Bengaluru's sophmore film Video was released on Saturday. Produced under Dheekshith Shetty's Dhee Cinemas banner, the movie is set to revive the found-footage horror genre after a long gap in Kannada cinema. In 2013, 6-5=2, a found footage horror thriller, was a runaway hit at the Sandalwood box office. The teaser begins with a content creator promising to narrate a haunted case for his viewers. Then, we are shown, two women who are in on a quest to investigate the presence of ghosts. Interspersed with cuts of gory shots, the tone of the film is made evident – one of gore and horror. We are then introduced to a group of friends who vlog their lives for the internet and then chance upon the haunted place in due course. The video of their time at the place ends up becoming the last video on the channel. The teaser drums up the mystery about the film aptly. 'The film is shot in a vlog format and documentary style as well,' Srinidhi tells The Hindu. 'We have used minimal lights to do justice to the genre. The film is shot using GoPro, DSLR, Osmo and mobile cameras to produce the effect of watching a found-footage movie,' says Srinidhi. Bharatha, Jeevan Shivakumar, Tejesh SM, Priya J Achar and Nalme Nachiyar are the actors in the movie. 'Dheekshith is set to play a special role,' says Srinidhi. The team of technicians which worked for Blink has been retained in Video, says Srinidhi. Avinaasha Shastry has handled cinematography while Sanjeev Jagirdar has done the editing. Prasanna Kumar is the music composer of the movie. Video has been shot in Bengaluru and Mudigere.
The Hindu
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Video': Srinidhi Bengaluru and Dheekshith Shetty reunite for found footage thriller after ‘Blink'
Srinidhi Bengaluru, who debuted with the critically-acclaimed time-travel Kannada thriller Blink, has announced his next. The director's sophomore film is Video, produced by actor Dheekshith Shetty, who played the lead in Blink (2024). The film will be produced by Dheekshith under his banner Dhee Cinemas. This is the maiden project from the actor's production house. The makers released the film's first-look poster to announce the title. The poster reveals a deadly hand — against a haunted backdrop — holding a GoPro, which shows a photograph of a bunch of youngsters. Video is billed as a found-footage thriller. The movie is set to revive the genre after along gap in Kannada cinema. In 2013, 6-5=2, a found footage horror thriller, was a runaway hit at the Sandalwood box office. The caption in the poster of Video reads, 'Haunting soon,' hinting at the film's horror element. 'The film is shot in a vlog format and documentary style as well,' Srinidhi tells The Hindu. 'We have used minimal lights to do justice to the genre. The film is shot using GoPro, DSLR, Osmo and mobile cameras to produce the effect of watching a found-footage movie,' says Srinidhi. ALSO READ:'Blink' movie review: Srinidhi Bengaluru makes a solid debut with a gripping time-travel drama Bharatha, Jeevan Shivakumar, Tejesh SM, Priya J Achar and Nalme Nachiyar are the actors in the movie. 'Dheekshith is set to play a special role,' says Srinidhi. The team of technicians which worked for Blink has been retained in Video, says Srinidhi. Avinaasha Shastry has handled cinematography while Sanjeev Jagirdar has done the editing. Prasanna Kumar is the music composer of the movie. Video has been shot in Bengaluru and Mudigere. One portion of the movie will be shot in Odisha. The makers are planning a late 2025 release.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Srinidhi Shetty reveals she was selective about scripts even before 'KGF' release
Actress Srinidhi Shetty , who has been receiving praise for her performance in ' HIT: The Third Case ', recently addressed the misconception that she became selective about her film choices only after the blockbuster success of ' KGF '. While speaking with IANS the actress said that her careful approach to picking roles started well before her debut in 'KGF' which was released in 2018. She also said, "So, I was selective even before my first movie came out, it wasn't that after 'KGF: Chapter 2' I became selective. It was genuinely my conscious choice since the beginning. 2016 I signed 'KGF', 2018 December the film got released, I had not signed anything else, multiple scripts, narrations happened, then 'KGF: Chapter 2' happened". She shared that even before 'KGF' hit the screens, she was already turning down offers to focus on the right projects. After signing 'KGF' in 2016, she deliberately waited for the film's release before committing to other scripts, despite receiving several offers in Kannada cinema . This selectiveness was a conscious decision from the beginning of her career, not a change that happened after 'KGF Chapter 2' became a blockbuster. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Ultra-thin smart 2-in-1 laptop notebook Shop Now Undo Srinidhi also talked about her choice to work in 'Cobra', a film that didn't perform well at the box office. She said she accepted the project purely out of admiration for the lead actor Vikram and her desire to work with him, rather than for commercial reasons. Regarding her role in 'HIT: The Third Case', Srinidhi shared how the opportunity came about through a chance meeting with Nani at a muhurta pooja. She said, "I met Nani at the muhurta pooja of a film because he happened to be the director's friend and then from there we clicked, and eventually 'HIT: The Third Case' happened". The film marks her first outing in Telugu cinema . 'HIT: The Third Case', directed by Sailesh Kolanu, is the third installment in the popular 'HIT' franchise and has been praised for its gripping narrative and intense performances.
