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India Today
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Rajinikanth to team up with director Vivek Athreya for his next: Report
Amid a growing wave of bilingual projects bridging the Telugu and Tamil industries, such as KV Anudeep teaming up with Sivakarthikeyan for 'Prince' and Venky Atluri collaborating with Dhanush for 'Vaathi' and now another film with Suriya, director Vivek Athreya is reportedly set to join hands with Superstar an official announcement is yet to be made, strong speculation on social media suggests that Athreya's next film could feature superstar Rajnikanth. The project is expected to be backed by Mythri Movie Makers, the banner that recently produced 'Good Bad Ugly' with Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, which proved to be a box office Athreya is regarded as one of Telugu cinema's most promising new-age filmmakers. Known for the quirky cult hit Brochevarevarura and the romantic comedy Ante Sundaraniki, Athreya more recently directed Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, a commercial action drama starring Nani, SJ Suryah and Priyanka Mohan. The film received critical acclaim and reportedly grossed close to Rs 100 crore at the box indicate that Vivek Athreya has already initiated discussions with Rajinikanth, and if all goes well, a collaboration could be on the cards. However, no official confirmation has been Rajinikanth is currently juggling two major projects. After wrapping up Coolie, his much-anticipated gangster drama directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and slated for release on 14 August, he has now begun shooting for Jailer 2 with director Nelson Dilipkumar. The shoot is currently underway in Kozhikode, the promo for Coolie: Coolie boasts a star-studded ensemble including Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Shruti Haasan, and Reba Monica John, along with a special song featuring Pooja Hegde and a cameo appearance by Aamir Khan.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Five Nani films to watch on OTT if you can't get over his swag in HIT The Third Case
Nani is in the limelight because of his latest film HIT The Third Case, which hit the screens on May 1. The film features the popular actor in the role of a cop and has set the box office on fire despite receiving mixed reviews. Its total collection stands at around Rs 101 crore globally so far. Here are five Nani films you can check out on OTT platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video if you fell in love with his work in HIT The Third Case. Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (Netflix, 2024) The popular star experimented with his reel image when he played the role of a vigilante in Vivek Athreya's action drama Saripodhaa Sanivaaram and left fans spellbound with his work. The film, which centered on the clash between the protagonist and a corrupt cop, collected Rs 100 crore globally and emerged as a blockbuster. Dasara (Netflix, 2023) Nani was seen in a rustic avatar in this romantic action drama that centred on the events that take place when three childhood friends lock horns with the son of their village's head. The Srikanth Odela-directed flick features Keerthy Suresh as the leading lady and was one of the most talked about releases of her career. Shyam Singha Roy (Netflix, 2021) Nani was at his intense best in this well-received reincarnation saga that featured him in two distinct roles– an aspiring filmmaker and a legendary writer. The film earned Rs 65 crore against a budget of Rs 50 crore to emerge as a commercial success. Jersey (Zee5, 2019) Jersey, directed by Gowtham Tinnauri, is a sports drama that revolves around a father who tries to revive his career as a cricketer in order to make his son proud. Nani did full justice to the challenging part and channeled his character's vulnerabilities with effortless ease. Jersey, which was shot on a budget of Rs 25 crore, earned Rs 48 crore at the box office and emerged as a commercial success. Eega (Amazon Prime Video, 2012) The SS Rajamouli-directed fantasy drama revolved around the events that unfold when the protagonist (Nani) is reincarnated as a fly after being murdered by a manipulative foe (Sudeep). The 'Natural Star' played the role of an innocent simpleton with utmost sincerity and left an impact on the audience despite limited screen time. For more news and updates from the world of OTT, and celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment.
