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Pink Villa
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
EXCLUSIVE: Sreeleela to kickstart Ustaad Bhagat Singh shoot with Pawan Kalyan from June 10
Pawan Kalyan starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh is all set to resume its shoot, and it seems Sreeleela will be joining soon. We at Pinkvilla have exclusively learned that the actress will begin filming from June 10, 2025, with a month-long schedule. As per a source close to development, it is said, 'Sreeleela is gearing up to begin shooting for her much-anticipated film Ustaad Bhagat Singh alongside power star Pawan Kalyan. The shoot is scheduled to commence on June 10th and will continue for a month-long schedule. Directed by Harish Shankar, the film is already generating massive interest and is slated for a grand release in 2026.' The movie Ustaad Bhagat Singh, starring Pawan Kalyan, is expected to be the official Telugu-language adaptation of the Thalapathy Vijay starrer Theri, directed by Atlee. Helmed by Harish Shankar, the film follows the story of a former IPS officer living a quiet life under a new identity with his young daughter. However, when past enemies resurface, he must confront his past and do whatever it takes to protect her. With Pawan Kalyan in the lead role, Ustaad Bhagat Singh will feature Sreeleela as the female co-lead. As the long-delayed project resumes shooting, the film is slated for a 2026 theatrical release, with the official date yet to be announced. On the work front, Pawan Kalyan will also be seen in Hari Hara Veera Mallu. Directed by Krish Jagarlamudi and AM Jyothi Krishna, the film tells the story of the legendary outlaw Veera Mallu, who takes on the Mughal Empire in the 17th century. The movie, slated for release on June 12, 2025, marks the first installment in a planned franchise and features an ensemble cast including Bobby Deol, Nidhhi Agerwal, Nargis Fakhri, Nora Fatehi, and others in key roles. Apart from Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Pawan Kalyan will also be seen in They Call Him OG, a gangster action drama directed by Saaho fame Sujeeth. This film is scheduled to hit theatres on September 25, 2025. Meanwhile, Sreeleela has a packed lineup ahead, with films like Junior, Mass Jathara, Aashiqui 3, and more in the pipeline.
NDTV
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
After Virat Kohli, Tamannaah Targets Instagram Algorithm for "Liking" Pages "On Its Own"
Mumbai (Maharashtra): Actor Tamannaah took to her Instagram Story to post about how the social media platform apparently "likes" pages "on its own". "Can Instagram pls figure out how it likes pages on its own, cause random people are making it news and I have work to do," Tamannaah said on Wednesday while posting a story with a selfie of herself. Reportedly, Tamannaah liked an Instagram reel that features Deepika Padukone and which highlighted issues such as the gender pay gap, unprofessional work environments, and misogyny. The Odela 2 actor's post comes amid the ongoing controversy surrounding actor Deepika Padukone and filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga over the movie Spirit. Previously, Virat Kohli found himself at the centre of online chatter after several users noticed that his verified Instagram account had liked a post from a fan page dedicated to actress Avneet Kaur. The star cricketer later took to his Instagram Story to share a short note to clear the air. In the post, Kohli, without naming anyone, stated that the 'like' seemed to be a mistake caused by the "app's algorithm" while he was "clearing his feed." "I'd like to clarify that while clearing my feed, it appears the algorithm may have mistakenly registered an interaction. There was absolutely no intent behind it. I request that no unnecessary assumptions be made. Thank you for your understanding," read his Instagram Story. Recently, filmmaker Vanga stirred speculation on social media with a fiery post that many believe targets an unnamed actress who was earlier part of his upcoming film, "Spirit". Though he did not name anyone directly, many believe Vanga was referring to Deepika Padukone, who reportedly stepped away from the project recently. In a post shared on his official X handle, Vanga voiced frustration over a broken "unsaid NDA" and alleged betrayal of trust, and wrote, "When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100 per cent faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, you've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are..." "Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it," he the director did not confirm the identity of the actress in question, his reference to a female lead exiting 'Spirit', and being replaced by a "younger actor," aligns with recent reports involving Deepika Padukone, who was initially cast opposite Prabhas in the film. In March 2025, rumours surfaced online alleging that the plot of Spirit had been leaked, with some claiming similarities to the Tamil film Theri. However, the source of the leak remains unverified, and no direct evidence has been presented linking Padukone or any other actor to the incident. Shortly after Deepika's departure, the film's makers confirmed that actress Triptii Dimri, who previously appeared in Vanga's blockbuster Animal, will now play the female lead in Spirit. Vanga shared the update on Instagram and wrote, "The female lead for my film is now official :-)"Triptii also took to social media to express her gratitude and wrote, "Still sinking in... So grateful to be trusted with this journey. Thank you @ Honoured to be a part of your vision."The announcement was met with enthusiasm from fans, with many praising Dimri's previous performance and expressing excitement about her collaboration with Vanga once again.'Spirit', directed by Vanga and produced by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, is one of the most anticipated upcoming films starring Prabhas in the lead film has attracted significant attention due to its high-profile cast and the director's last blockbuster, Animal.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Sandeep Reddy Vanga alleges
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 27 (ANI): Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has stirred speculation on social media with a fiery post that many believe targets an unnamed actress who was earlier part of his upcoming film, 'Spirit'. Though he did not name anyone directly, many believe Vanga was referring to Deepika Padukone, who reportedly stepped away from the project recently. In a post shared on his official X handle, Vanga voiced frustration over a broken 'unsaid NDA' and alleged betrayal of trust, and wrote, 'When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100 per cent faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, you've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are...' 'Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it,' he continued. While the director did not confirm the identity of the actress in question, his reference to a female lead exiting 'Spirit', and being replaced by a 'younger actor,' aligns with recent reports involving Deepika Padukone, who was initially cast opposite Prabhas in the film. In March 2025, rumours surfaced online alleging that the plot of Spirit had been leaked, with some claiming similarities to the Tamil film 'Theri.' However, the source of the leak remains unverified, and no direct evidence has been presented linking Padukone or any other actor to the incident. Shortly after Deepika's departure, the film's makers confirmed that actress Triptii Dimri, who previously appeared in Vanga's blockbuster 'Animal', will now play the female lead in Spirit. Vanga shared the update on Instagram and wrote, 'The female lead for my film is now official :-)' Triptii also took to social media to express her gratitude and wrote, 'Still sinking in... So grateful to be trusted with this journey. Thank you @ Honoured to be a part of your vision.' The announcement was met with enthusiasm from fans, with many praising Dimri's previous performance and expressing excitement about her collaboration with Vanga once again. 'Spirit', directed by Vanga and produced by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, is one of the most anticipated upcoming films starring Prabhas in the lead role. The film has attracted significant attention due to its high-profile cast and the director's last blockbuster, 'Animal.' (ANI)
Mint
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Sandeep Reddy Vanga alleges 'dirty PR games', breach of trust amid reports of Deepika Padukones exit from Spirit
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 27 (ANI): Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has stirred speculation on social media with a fiery post that many believe targets an unnamed actress who was earlier part of his upcoming film, "Spirit". Though he did not name anyone directly, many believe Vanga was referring to Deepika Padukone, who reportedly stepped away from the project recently. In a post shared on his official X handle, Vanga voiced frustration over a broken "unsaid NDA" and alleged betrayal of trust, and wrote, "When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100 per cent faith. There is an unsaid NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) between us. But by doing this, you've 'DISCLOSED' the person that you are..." "Putting down a younger actor and ousting my story? Is this what your feminism stands for? As a filmmaker, I put years of hard work behind my craft & for me, filmmaking is everything. You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it," he continued. While the director did not confirm the identity of the actress in question, his reference to a female lead exiting 'Spirit', and being replaced by a "younger actor," aligns with recent reports involving Deepika Padukone, who was initially cast opposite Prabhas in the film. In March 2025, rumours surfaced online alleging that the plot of Spirit had been leaked, with some claiming similarities to the Tamil film 'Theri.' However, the source of the leak remains unverified, and no direct evidence has been presented linking Padukone or any other actor to the incident. Shortly after Deepika's departure, the film's makers confirmed that actress Triptii Dimri, who previously appeared in Vanga's blockbuster 'Animal', will now play the female lead in Spirit. Vanga shared the update on Instagram and wrote, "The female lead for my film is now official :-)" Triptii also took to social media to express her gratitude and wrote, "Still sinking in... So grateful to be trusted with this journey. Thank you @ Honoured to be a part of your vision." The announcement was met with enthusiasm from fans, with many praising Dimri's previous performance and expressing excitement about her collaboration with Vanga once again. 'Spirit', directed by Vanga and produced by T-Series and Bhadrakali Pictures, is one of the most anticipated upcoming films starring Prabhas in the lead role. The film has attracted significant attention due to its high-profile cast and the director's last blockbuster, 'Animal.' (ANI)
Hans India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Allu Arjun and Atlee's film pre-production works in full swing
A cinematic storm is brewing as Icon Star Allu Arjun joins forces with blockbuster director Atlee for a high-octane pan-India film, currently titled Project A22 x A6. This marks Atlee's much-awaited debut in Telugu cinema and has already ignited massive excitement among fans and cinephiles across the country. Produced by Sun Pictures and presented by Kalanithi Maran, this ambitious project will be mounted on an international scale, promising a grand visual spectacle. The official announcement video, shot in a Los Angeles studio and featuring Allu Arjun with Atlee and Hollywood technicians, gave audiences a glimpse into the massive scale of the production—hinting at world-class visual effects and storytelling. Known for delivering blockbuster hits like Jawan, Theri, Bigil, and Mersal, Atlee is now gearing up for an emotional action entertainer that blends Indian values with global appeal. The film is designed to deliver a powerful cinematic experience, combining raw emotions with massy action and lavish visuals. Pre-production is currently in full swing, with Atlee arriving in Hyderabad on Wednesday for crucial discussions with Allu Arjun. The team is preparing to kick off shooting in June. Allu Arjun, who recently won the National Award for Best Actor for Pushpa, steps into this new venture with massive expectations. While the full cast and crew details remain under wraps, announcements are expected soon. This project is shaping up to be a milestone in Indian cinema, signaling a fusion of South Indian star power and globally inspired storytelling.
