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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Manchu Manoj reveals he missed out on 'Arjun Reddy'; hopes to work with Sandeep Reddy Vanga in future projects
Picture Credit: X Actor Manchu Manoj , who is making his comeback with the recently released film 'Bhairavam', opened up about some missed opportunities in his career. He revealed that he had the chance to star in the now-iconic Sandeep Reddy Vanga directorial ' Arjun Reddy '. As per a Gulte report, during one of the promotional events of the film, Manoj revealed that back in 2013, Vanga had narrated the script of 'Arjun Reddy' to him. However, due to personal reasons at the time, he was unable to take up the project. Manoj expressed his regret for missing out on working with such a talented filmmaker and conveyed his hope to collaborate with Vanga in the future. The romantic action drama 'Arjun Reddy', which became a cult classic, was directed by debutant Vanga and catapulted Vijay Deverakonda to superstardom. The film was eventually released in 2017 and, despite initial criticism for its bold themes, such as its portrayal of toxic masculinity and violence, it went on to become one of Telugu cinema's most talked-about and influential films. The movie starred Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in lead roles, supported by a strong ensemble cast including Priyadarshi Pulikonda and Rahul Ramakrishna. The film's success was so significant that the director remade it in Hindi as ' Kabir Singh ' in 2019, starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em Nova Iguaçu (consulte o preço) Alarmes Saiba Mais Undo This version also became a major commercial hit. Manchu's latest release 'Bhairavam' was released yesterday and it collected Rs 2.75 crore on its debut as per Sacnilk. Currently, Sandeep Reddy Vanga is working on his upcoming Prabhas starrer 'Spirit'. The film is described as a high-octane cop drama blending action, romance, and intense drama. Filming is expected to commence around September or October 2025, following Prabhas's completion of other projects like 'The Raja Saab' and 'Fauji'. 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 .
India Today
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Amid Vanga row, Deepika shares the kind of people she likes to collaborate with
Actor Deepika Padukone talked about choosing the right kind of people to work with, following filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga's controversial post referring to her rumoured exit from his film 'Spirit'. The actor visited Stockholm for an event where she spoke to Harper's Bazaar about finding the right balance between personal and professional also underscored the importance of 'shutting out the noise' to have a more balanced approach in life. The 39-year-old began by saying, "I just listen to my gut, to what feels right. I think it's easier said than done. But, when you shut out the noise around you, and just listen to your gut, the answers are always there."advertisementPadukone went on to talk about people she likes to surround herself with. The actor shared that she prioritises comfort and compatibility while choosing her collaborators. "I think wanting to collaborate with people I know I'm going to have a good time working with, surrounding myself with my family, friends and being authentic - is how I am able to find my balance," she concluded. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harper's BAZAAR Singapore (@harpersbazaarsg) Padukone has not officially spoken on the entire issue, involving Vanga allegedly referring to her as a frustrated cat in his long cryptic note on an interview with Vogue Arabia at the same event in Sweden, the actor shared her life's philosophy, and said, "What keeps me balanced is just being truthful, being authentic. And whenever I am faced with, say, complicated situations or difficult situations, to be able to listen to my inner voice and just make decisions, stand by decisions that really give me peace. That is when I feel most in equilibrium."advertisementIt was earlier this month when several reports suggested that Padukone took the biggest pay cheque of her career for Vanga's 'Spirit'. However, a report last week mentioned that she had stepped out of the film due to creative differences.A day later, Vanga announced Triptii Dimri as the 'female lead' of his film. He, on the night of May 26, shared a long note on X, calling out an actor's 'dirty PR work'. He didn't name the actor, but left enough clues to know he was hinting at Padukone. Padukone, meanwhile, is working with Shah Rukh Khan on 'King'. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the film also features Rani Mukerji, Anil Kapoor, Abhishek A Bachchan, Jackie Shroff, Arshad Warsi, Jaideep Ahlawat, Abhay Verma and Suhana Khan, among others in important Reel IN THIS STORY#Deepika Padukone
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tamannaah Bhatia reacts to accidental Instagram likes amid Deepika-Vanga ‘Spirit' controversy
Actor Tamannaah Bhatia took to her Instagram Story on Wednesday to clear the air about an unexpected situation on her social media — the platform seemingly 'liking pages on its own. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ' In a candid selfie post, the 'Jailer' actress wrote, '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.' What's the incident? This comes after fans noticed Tamannaah's account had liked an Instagram reel featuring Deepika Padukone, which touched on sensitive topics like gender pay gaps, unprofessional work environments, and misogyny. The timing raised eyebrows, as Deepika is currently embroiled in a public fallout with filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga over the upcoming Prabhas-led film 'Spirit'. Similar to Virat incident Interestingly, Tamannaah's situation mirrors an earlier incident where cricketer Virat Kohli faced similar scrutiny after his verified account liked a fan post dedicated to actress Avneet Kaur. Kohli also addressed the matter on his Instagram Story, explaining that the app's algorithm might have accidentally registered an interaction while he was 'clearing his feed.' The Deepika-Vanga Fallout Meanwhile, the Spirit controversy continues to stir headlines. Recently, Vanga shared a cryptic post on X, venting frustration over a female actor's sudden exit from his film — widely believed to be Deepika Padukone. Without naming anyone, Vanga wrote, 'When I narrate a story to an actor, I place 100 per cent faith… You didn't get it. You won't get it. You will never get it.' Deepika, initially cast opposite Prabhas, reportedly stepped away from the project amid swirling rumors — including allegations about the Spirit plot leaking and drawing similarities to the Tamil hit Theri. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now No official confirmation has surfaced tying Padukone to the leak. Following her exit, the makers announced that Triptii Dimri, fresh off her acclaimed role in Vanga's 'Animal', will take on the female lead. Triptii expressed her excitement on social media, calling it an 'honour' to join Vanga's vision. Prabhas starrer 'Spirit' remains one of 2025's most anticipated films. On the other hand, Prabhas was last seen in 'Kalki 2898 AD'.
India Gazette
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
After Virat Kohli, Tamannaah Bhatia blames Instagram algorithm for
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29 (ANI): Actor Tamannaah Bhatia 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.' (ANI)
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
After Virat Kohli, Tamannaah Bhatia blames Instagram algorithm for 'liking' pages 'on its own'
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 29 (ANI): Actor Tamannaah Bhatia 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.' (ANI)
