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News18
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vishnu Manchu's Kannappa To Release On OTT? Here's What We Know
Last Updated: Vishnu Manchu had earlier said that the movie's OTT rights had yet to be sold. Kannappa, a mythological drama produced by actor Vishnu Manchu, was released in theatres on June 27. The film starring Akshay Kumar, Prabhas, Mohanlal, Kajal Aggarwal and Vishnu himself, has received a lot of appreciation for its gripping story. In the midst of enormous buzz around the picture, reports suggest that just after 4 weeks since its release, the movie is likely to start streaming on OTT. According to 123Telugu, Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, will be released on Amazon Prime Video on July 25. If the claim is correct, the movie will be available on digital platforms less than a month after its theatrical premiere as opposed to what Vishnu Manchu has earlier stated. During a pre-release event, Vishnu Manchu made it clear that the film will not be available on any streaming platform immediately. Vishnu revealed that the film's OTT rights had yet to be sold, which is a deliberate decision that would allow the film to have a longer theatrical run without the constraints of its OTT release date. Vishnu said, 'I have a very large freedom; my movie will not come to OTT before 10 weeks. That is the deal I have, and by God's grace, I don't have any release pressure. My only intention is to showcase the best to the audience," as quoted by India Today. The movie features an amazing cast and noteworthy cameos. Vishnu Machu portrays a valiant warrior who transforms into Lord Shiva's devoted servant, Bhaktha Kannappa. Akshay Kumar plays Lord Shiva, Prabhas portrays Rudra, while Mohanlal delivers a stunning performance as Kirata. Kannappa tells the story of Thinnadu, a young, ferocious tribal hunter who is atheist. However, one day, the man uncovers a Shiva Lingam in the forest that changes the course of his life. The film was produced by Twenty-Four Frames Factory and AVA Entertainment. Kannappa, which has been released in five languages (Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi), provides a visually magnificent and emotionally profound spectacle about devotion and mythology. First Published: July 23, 2025, 10:22 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shruti Chauhan: Who Is Saiyaara Star Ahaan Panday's Rumoured Girlfriend?
A new star is making headlines this year, achieving what many established superstars haven't. Rising Bollywood actor Ahaan Panday is gaining widespread attention with his performance in Saiyaara, a romantic film directed by Mohit Suri. Opposite him is newcomer Aneet Padda. This romantic musical drama has already begun earning praise for its emotional depth and chemistry between the leads. While Ahaan Panday's work is being lauded, his personal life is also drawing curiosity, particularly around his rumoured relationship status. Although Ahaan Panday has not made any public comments, his name was previously linked to Suhana Khan. More recently, media speculation has focused on Shruti Chauhan, an actress and model, who may be romantically involved with him. Shruti Chauhan is known for her role as Maya in Gully Boy (2019), and hails from Jaipur, Rajasthan, where she studied Arts at Jyoti Vidyapeeth College. In addition to acting, she featured in the music video Had Se, sung by Jubin Nautiyal, which received a fair amount of attention. Shruti Chauhan is also active on social media, particularly Instagram, where she boasts 223K followers, including well-known names such as Khushi Kapoor, Alaya F, Palak Tiwari, Ishaan Khattar, Ananya Panday, Alizeh Agnihotri, Suhana Khan, and Aryan Khan. Recently, Shruti Chauhan posted a heartfelt review of Saiyaara, praising Mohit Suri's direction and Aneet Padda's performance. What truly caught fans' attention, however, was her emotional support for Ahaan Pandey. She expressed deep pride and affection in her post, reigniting rumours about their relationship. While her comments have added fuel to speculation, a source close to the actress told India Today that these dating rumours are unfounded. The alleged romance has also become a topic of discussion on Reddit's BollyBlindsNGossip page, where fans are divided about whether Ahaan Panday and Shruti Chauhan are truly together or just close friends supporting one another's work.
India Today
6 hours ago
- India Today
5 states, 12 cities: What Kanwar Yatra 2025 tells us about modern bhakti
The curtain falls on this year's Kanwar Yatra, one of India's most popular pilgrimages. While faith drives the journey, of course, rising incidents of violence and vandalism beg the question: what's behind the burdened shoulders of those who embark on the long, strenuous journey?Outside the yatra, they are bike mechanics, AC technicians, small business owners, street vendors, homemakers, retired workers and even engineers. But during the pilgrimage, they are showered with rose petals and flanked by police some walk to promote and preserve their culture, the health and well-being of their families, some walk for unity, peace, and the betterment of the country. India Today spoke to hundreds of these devotees across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand to understand what drives them. Mithun Kumar, a 19-year-old fisherman from Supaul village, embarked on the Kanwar Yatra with no planning - just faith. Budhan, all of 15 and unlettered, completed his yatra without a pause because he felt a calling two years Sikandar Sah, 55, who has been walking in the yatra for over four decades, and Shivendra Poddar, 39, who helped start a local yatra in Bihar's Balwahat, the drive was both faith and inner joy. They were all, in other words, united by a pull toward Lord they don't come from equal places. While some yatris are lawyers, professors, students, and even politicians, most are low-income gig workers, mechanics, drivers, street vendors, or hawkers. Most of the pilgrims India Today spoke to are not the ones who feel empowered on a daily basis - they struggle to be heard. But during the yatra, they are revered, abided by, and sometimes feared. The Kanwar Yatra is reflective of India's changing spiritual GALORESonu Prajapati, 30, who works in a Ghaziabad law firm, earning around Rs 2.5 lakh a year, walks to inspire people to quit consuming meat and eggs, and promote Sanatan Dharma. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Amit from Haridwar walks to get "Gau Mata" the status of "Mother of the Nation".But Prince, 30, from Delhi's Jaffarpur, walks to bathe his mother with Kanwar water. Lalit, a tile worker from Delhi educated till class 10, walks for the health of his parents. Earning less than Rs 20,000 a month, faith is likely his only currency to earn a healthy and long life for his parents. And Ankush, a Delhi teen pursuing his Bachelor of Arts, is walking to fulfil his dream of becoming an engineer - and resolve some family OR DESIRE?advertisementAnkit Bhardwaj from Faridabad used to go on the yatra on his bike. But the desire for a son made him take up the journey on foot. After he was blessed with twin sons, he set forth on foot again this year in gratitude. Santosh, 40, from Rajasthan, owns a hardware shop and earns a decent living. He participates in the yatra because he feels god has always had his Golu from Ghaziabad, who works in a furniture company and earns Rs 16,000 a month, walks out of a "deep personal feeling". Manas Kumar, from Bihar's Khagaria, who makes Rs 15,000 a month from his business, says he is driven by the "invisible power of Lord Shiva".Vijay Kumar Singh was motivated by his family who joined the yatra for generations, and by his devotion to Lord Shiva. And Sohan Chaudhary walks because he "enjoys going on the Kanwar Yatra with his family members".Similarly, Dharmdev Solanki from Rajasthan's Dausa, who owns a ration shop, says he has been going on the yatra without any expectation since he was a the blazing sun or toughing out heavy rain and storms, they walk. And some people go the extra mile. Forty-year-old Munna Bhagar from Khagaria wanted to do something special for his village temple and that's why he embarked on this spiritual journey in 1997 for the first the time, he travelled by train to Khagaria, then took a jeep to Munger ghat to collect the holy water and covered 80 km on foot without stopping. On his first yatra, four people accompanied him. Now, thousands follow him every year. While some yatris are lawyers, professors, most are low-income gig workers (PTI) A GIANT CANOPYMany walk despite the everyday hardships of middle- and lower-class existence. But some also temporarily shed their luxuries to do so. Amit Kumar and Yashwant Rawat, engineers who earn more than Rs 15 lakh annually, leave behind plush MNC offices to walk barefoot in devotion. Suresh Kumar, a Delhi bank manager, says Lord Shiva's calling cannot go teachers, housewives, and even civil construction workers like Kiran and Archana from Odisha, all echoed a recurring theme: a spiritual instinct beyond logic, class, or convenience.A POLITICAL MARCH?Not everyone walks with a personal desire; some quietly want to bring about a collective change. Ravi Jirati, 36, from Indore, with a Class 12 education, walks to promote 'Hindutva and for the prosperity of the nation'. Saurabh from Panipat wishes to see unity among Hindus - and for "gau mata".advertisementMeanwhile, 20-year-old Abhishek was jolted by the deadly terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam this year. He said, "I have a strong desire for unity among Hindus in our nation. The incident in Pahalgam deeply affected me. That pain remains in my heart. I have taken up the Kanwar to promote unity among Hindus."On the other hand, senior journalist Manikant Jha from Darbhanga, walks to promote and preserve the Maithili culture. He has been doing the Kanwar Yatra for the past 50 years. He says the yatra is deeply rooted in Mithila's culture -- the belief that the first water offering to Lord Shiva was made by the people of Mithila on Basant recent incidents of violence and vandalism have cast a shadow on the yatra's spiritual ethos. Visuals of Kanwariyas clashing with citizens, and recently with a Central Reserve Police Force jawan in UP's Mirzapur, have sparked people we spoke to said it was only faith and yearning to be one with God that motivated them to walk, growing instances of disruption have raised some uncomfortable questions about the evolving character of the is faith merely a private refuge, or has it become a performance for visibility, empowerment, and belonging? For many, this journey may not be about arriving at the temple at all, but more about being witnessed along the way, an endeavour they have succeeded at.(Edited by Pathikrit Sanyal)- EndsTrending Reel
India Today
13 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
5 militants killed as rival Kuki-Chin insurgent groups clash in Manipur
At least five militants were killed on Tuesday morning in a violent clash between two rival Kuki-Chin insurgent groups deep inside the forests of Deiveijang village in Manipur's Noney sources confirmed to India Today that the incident took place about 50 kilometres south of Nungba in a remote jungle area with no road connectivity or mobile network coverage."The location is not easily accessible. We have sent a team to the site, but details are still coming in," a senior official The clash reportedly involved cadres of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) and the Chin Kuki Mizo Army (CKMA) — both non-signatories to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the 2008, the SoO agreement was started by the Government of India through an interlocutor chosen by the home ministry with the aim of finding a political solution for the Kuki population in to sources, the deceased militants have been identified as Alex, Seiboi, Pongba, Ringo, and Rambo, though it remains unclear which group they belonged and intelligence officials believe the gunfight was the result of rising competition between the two groups over territorial control and influence in the hill districts of Manipur and the adjoining Indo-Myanmar UKNA and CKMA are said to be newly formed outfits, composed mainly of splinter elements from older Chin-Kuki insurgent between the groups have been building, particularly after UKNA was allegedly involved in the assassination of the Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Kuki National Army (KNA) — a SoO signatory group — on June 30. That killing triggered unrest and sparked a wider rift within the Kuki-Chin militant network, insiders the clash, security agencies have intensified surveillance and movement tracking in and around the area, although no official statement has yet been issued by the Manipur Police or central paramilitary forces regarding the incident or any further security of Tuesday evening, the atmosphere in Deiveijang and the surrounding forested region was highly incident adds to the growing complexity of Manipur's already volatile security situation, marked by fractured insurgent loyalties and intermittent armed has witnessed one of the bloodiest episodes in the form of ethnic violence between the members of the Meitei and the Kuki-Zo communities. In the violence that began in May 2023, over 250 people have been killed and over 60,000 have been displaced.- EndsMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Manipur
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Lady Gaga falls mid-performance in Las Vegas, recovers like a pro; fans say, 'she didn't miss a beat'
During her Mayhem Ball tour stop in Las Vegas, pop sensation Lady Gaga stunned fans by taking a dramatic tumble mid-performance, only to recover with her trademark professionalism and flair. The incident, which occurred during one of her shows on July 16, 18, or 19 at the T-Mobile Arena, was captured in fan-shot footage that went viral on July 21, sparking a wave of admiration and concern across social media. What Happened On Stage? As reported by India Today, Gaga was performing her track Vanish Into You when a cameraman near the barricade stumbled. Gaga reached out to stabilise the equipment, but as she moved forward, she slipped once and then fell harder while rounding a corner. A security guard quickly helped her to her feet, and without missing a beat, Gaga resumed singing—earning thunderous applause from the crowd. Social Media Reacts: 'This Tour Is So Sloppy and Disorganised' While many fans praised Gaga's composure, others speculated about the cause of the fall. Some blamed a slippery floor, while others pointed to her cape or the stage layout. 'The cape HAS to go,' one user wrote. 'So many things happened in 12 seconds,' another added. 'This is Mercury retrograde,' joked a fan, referencing the chaotic timing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Despite the chatter, Gaga's recovery and continued performance were widely applauded, with many calling her a 'true performer' and 'unshakeable.' Encore Surprise: Gaga Goes Barefaced In her final Vegas show on July 19, Gaga surprised fans by returning to the stage makeup-free for the encore. She performed How Bad Do U Want Me after wiping off her glam backstage, embracing a raw, stripped-down aesthetic. Dressed in a sleeveless black leather trench over a bodysuit, she later revealed fishnet stockings and thigh-high boots—delivering a theatrical yet intimate finale. The Mayhem Ball Tour: Chaos, Connection, and Charisma Launched on July 16 to promote her 2025 album Mayhem, Gaga's Mayhem Ball tour will span 63 dates across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, before concluding in Tokyo on January 30, 2026. The tour was inspired by the overwhelming response to her Singapore shows and designed to be more intimate than her typical stadium concerts. Her set list combines brand-new songs with timeless hits such as Poker Face, Shallow, Applause, and Bad Romance. Each performance consists of four acts and concludes with a barefaced encore. What's Next? Gaga's next performances are scheduled at San Francisco's Chase Center on July 22, 24, and 26, followed by stops in Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Miami, and Toronto. The European leg begins in September, with shows in London, Milan, Berlin, and Paris, before heading to Australia in December and Japan in January.
