Rajini: Superstar plays the role of aged don gracefully. He deserves appreciation for pulling off flashback portions with good ease. His Costumes & Style Statements are a treat. He excels in the emotional scenes.
Direction: Pa.Ranjith didn't deviate from the plot chosen by him at any point just to please the fans. Certainly, Rajini Fans will be disappointed as the elements they expect have been missing. Screenplay of the movie have few issues.
Plus Points:
Rajini's Style
Emotions
Santhosh Narayanan's Music
Action Sequences
Minus Points:
Rajini's Elements Missing
Lack of Comedy
Predictable
Overall, 'Kabali' is the movie which won't please Thalaivar Fans to the fullest. Of course, The openings would be humongoes but its too early to predict the end result.
In 2010, YuppTV has been the first Live TV channel on the Roku platform, which includes the Roku Streaming Stick®, Roku Streaming players and Roku TV, providing Indian expat community, easy access to high quality South Asian entertainment content. Post 2012, the channel continued to provide the content to other markets, except USA & Canada.
Roku users in USA & Canada will now be able to access YuppTV's 200+ LIVE TV channels, Catch-up TV and YuppFlix, the largest Bollywood and South Asian regional language movie catalogue, with more than 5,000 titles. Further enhancing the content offering, the app will also offer online movie premiers mostly within three weeks of the release in YuppTV's Pay per View movies.
Speaking at the launch, Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO, YuppTV said, "We are thrilled to launch our updated YuppTV app on the Roku platform in USA & Canada. Incepted with the vision of providing the most authentic and entertaining Indian national and regional content to the Indian expat and diaspora community across the globe, we are affirmative that the users will enjoy and appreciate our content offering."
"It is inspiring the way YuppTV has evolved its service offering over the years and we're excited to be able to once again offer Roku consumers in the U.S. and Canada an amazing selection of premium South Asian content," said Ziba Kaboli-Gerbrands, director of content acquisition, Roku, Inc.
In succession to the launch, YuppTV has also added new languages in its offering, now allowing more Roku users to enjoy video content in Sinhala, Urdu, Nepali and Bangla. YuppTV will also offer nine popular channels from Argentina like TYC Sports, El Trece, America Sports available for Argentine expats living in USA & Canada. With the newly updated user interface, the channel offers an aesthetically enriching experience. Furthermore, the next update of the channel will also feature YuppTV Bazaar, the online marketplace for video content, and Yupp News, which curates the top news from around the world in short video snippets.
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YuppTV is one of the world's largest internet-based TV and On-demand service provider for South Asian content, offering more than 200+ TV channels, 5000+ Movies and 100+ TV Shows in 13 languages.
YuppTV has 25,000 hours of entertainment content catalogued in its library, while nearly 2,500 hours of new on-demand content is added to the YuppTV platform every day. YuppTV offers Live TV and Catch-Up TV technology. YuppTV has its presence in more than 50 countries. It has recently launched YuppFlix, a movie on demand streaming service for Expat Market and YuppTV Bazaar an online marketplace for the premium content curator. YuppTV is currently ranked #1 Internet Pay TV platform for Indians living abroad and also the largest Internet TV platform from premium content availability in India. YuppTV is the most downloaded Indian SmartTV app and it also boasts of 8 million mobile downloads with 4.0 user rating.
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Actually, CBI planned to treat Shabnam Singh as a secret witness in the case keeping her safety in mind. But, Peter Mukerjea's Lawyer Mihir Gheewala sought a copy of statement given by the secret witness from court on grounds that accused have the right to see all the documents. Subsequently, Court directed CBI to provide the statement given by Shabnam Singh to the accused upon removal of irrelevant paragraphs.
Shabnam Singh's statement was recorded on November 25th last year. She revealed about Peter's fascination for young women and late night parties. She didn't hesitate to say there were several women in Peter's life and he lacked morals. She also disclosed that Peter has introduced Indrani to her when they went to London soon after separation. 'Peter told me that he is marrying Indrani shortly. I wished him good luck and even told - You Will Never Change,' says Singh.
In fact, Shabnam Singh believed Peter wouldn't marry Indrani. To her surprise, They got married even though she warned Peter about her dark past.
Upon looking at the statement, Peter's Lawyer opined the content has nothing to do with the case and CBI is just trying to malign the reputation of his client.
Lavanya tripati At Srirasthu subhamastu song launch Photos
Milky beauty Tamanna is busy working in films like 'Baahubali' and 'Abhinetri'. As per insiders Tamanna will be shaking leg with Gopichand for a song in this film. Sampath Nandi's last two films 'Racha' and 'Bengal Tiger' had Tamanna as heroine. Her glamour helped a lot in the success of both these films. As Hansika and Catherine are selected as female leads, Sampath is bringing Tamanna in a special song.
Sources explain that she charged a bomb for this song. Earlier, she did item songs in films like 'Alludu Seenu' and 'Speedunnodu'. So, we need to wait for the official confirmation. -
Surprisingly, the film's openings were good all over and got more than expected monies. But it didn't last long and it saw a severe dip in its collections due to poor reviews and bad word-of-the-mouth. It needs to be seen how these losses would be compensated.
Now reports are rife that Niharika may team up with Harshavardhan Rane for an emotional drama where the duo will be seen as siblings. However, Niharika is yet to give her nod. - S
Known for her connection with Hyderabad, royal beauty Aditi Rao Hydari is currently sizzling in her way in Mani Ratnam's upcoming film. Before we get a treat of it, here comes her next Bollywood offering.
In this new video song from the film "The Legend Of Michael Mishra", seen here is Aditi Rao Hydari sexily swinging her curves to the melodious tune composed by Meet Brothers and sung by Kanika Kapoor. These are the same set of people who created Baby Doll song for Sunny Leone. Inside the song, Aditi's hotness is unmatchable as she flaunts her sexy waist and protruding cleavage rather hotly.
Titled "Luv Letter", this song is currently going viral on the web
icRadhika Apte is known for her daring acts and statements. Some time ago, Radhika made a few comments on Telugu film industry which hurt many celebrities and their fans. She said that heroines are not treated as heroes and had not that respect as heroes had. As Radhika threw these comments after she enacted Balakrishna's 'Lion' film, media has speculated that Radhika triggered these comments on 'Lion's cast and crew.
And now, Radhika showered praises on Rajinikanth. "Rajini sir is an inspiring personality and is humble. Not just Rajini sir, but everyone of 'Kabali's team has treated me well," said Radhika Apte. Those people, who heard Radhika's words feel she had targeted 'Lion's team.
Radhika Apte paired up with Rajinikanth in 'Kabali'. Pa Ranjith has directed the movie. Santhosh Narayanan has composed the music of the film. The movie is hitting the screens on July 22.
Undoubtedly Rajinikanth is one of the biggest Indian super stars. His movies require no minimal promotions because he is a brand which sells automatically without any sort of publicity. Indian cinema has seen many super stars but Rajini is different, claims his Fans base. As his 'Kabali' is set for grand release in next three days, everywhere there is only one discussion and it's about Rajini.
Promoting Rajini as altogether a different star above other super stars like Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and others, this is one line making rounds in social media circles.
Salman Khan releases his movies for Eid because it is a holiday; Aamir Khan releases his movies for Christmas because it is a holiday…but when Rajinikanth releases his movie, the day becomes a holiday. Yes, companies in Chennai and Bengaluru have declared July 22nd as holiday providing 'Kabali' cinema tickets for employees
From last few years, Telugu cinema is highly dependent on Malayalam beauties to fill the heroine positions. If Bollywood else Kerala has been the formula many directors and producers have adopted. Samanta, Nithya Menon and few other star heroes have their traces found out from Kerala.
Of late, two new babes Niveda Thomas and Anupama Parameshwaran have become the cynosure of all yes much before really bagging a big success in Telugu. 'Gentleman' is the film which made Niveda Thomas to steal our attention. Here expressive face and ease before camera were so impressive. Reports say, producers are enquiring about Niveda Thomas for few more films and she might accelerate the innings very soon.
Trivikram has chosen Anupama Parameshwaran for a small character in 'A… Aa' and this one really fetched her. Missing out a Raviteja film, now she is also happy to join 'Shathamanam Bhavathi' besides Sharwanand for Dil Raju production. Keerthy Suresh though bagged a break with 'Nenu Shailaja' isn't heard big. Madonna Sebastian is still looking for a chance. All in all, Telugu films might depend on these four babes in coming days.
The result of the film as we all know gave a respite to Nithin and his sinking career. But off late, Nithin seems to be acting both pricey and choosy. News is that he has rejected a script narrated by Vijay Kumar Konda who gave Nithin one of his hit films, Gunde Jaari Gallantayyinde.
Industry folks feel that Nithin needs to change his way of thinking and needs to announce a film very soon. This will keep him in the limelight and also give his career a direction.
When things and situation are sparse, one needs to react fast and make the right choices. Hope Nithin pays heed to this and stops acting choosy and picky. What say ! -
Now, Shraddha sports bandages to both of her legs. She herself disclosed that her knees got bruised when she had a bad fall while shooting for a brand endorsement in Mumbai. 'Yesterday I fell during a shoot - hence the band aids... In pain but it's all good!!! Congratulations to all the girls who won the competition & thank you @veetindia for taking me to Bali!,' she posted on her Instagram page.
Given her track record, Shraddha Kapoor need to be very careful while shooting as injury prone actresses can't survive long in the glamour field.
Telugu Producer Council sector outgoing chairman RK Goud leveled seriousrn allegations on ace producers-distributors Suresh Babu and Allu Aravind.rn Alleging that he was removed from the post though he has another year rnof service. Goud went onto allege that Suresh Babu and Allu Aravind werern behind his removal as he was opposing the Qubes, UFO, PXD. Claiming rnthat Qubes, UFO, PXD are detrimental to small producers, RK Goud said rnthat he has been opposing them for the past 7 months in the office.
A little birdie however revealed that Raviteja has in fact given a go for a new director before taking his flight to Europe. It's heard that screenplay writers Vikram Siri and Deepak Raj of Mirapakai and Race gurram fame have narrated a story to Mass Raja and got it approved. This film will be directed by Vikram Siri while Nallamalupu Bujji will produce it.
Seems like finally Ravi got his type of story and other things fulfilled for a project to kick start. Wait for official announcement.
Here in this latest photoshoot, this British hottie flaunted her wild side as she poses complete nude. Of course, that black robe is taking care of her modesty while he stunning curves could be felt as is. Going by that hotness, Scarlett should get a huge break like her colleague Amy Jackson, but this hottie got only Baahubali item number to her credit later.
Watch this space for more such hot updates of these saucy beauties
"Srirastu Subamastu" is the movie of Sirish and Lavanya that is hitting cinemas soon. Talking about the role of heroine in this film, Sirish said that Lavanya will be liked by youths more after this film. "Lavanya is quite kissable in the film. She is adorable and also loveable. No doubt, there will be many fans for her after this flick", he added.
Talking about the film, Lavanya said, "This film is a good opportunity to showcase acting skills. As I've scored a hit with Geetha Arts already through Bhale Bhale Magadivoyi, hope I'll repeat it".
According to 'Kabali' Editor Praveen KL, Rajini's introduction sequence in the movie will be completely different from his past movies. He informs that Director has shot the entire one-and-a-half sequence including a fight scene in slow motion. He, however, refuses to reveal the highlight element in it but assures Fans will go berserk watching the scene.
In the film, Rajini will be seen performing 'Kuthu' which is a Tamil traditional dance form. The dance moves of Superstar will please the fans big time.
As the story is based on a Malaysian Don, Majority of the shooting was done in Malaysia itself. Taiwanese Actor Winston Chao plays Antagonist.
Donald Trump's Daughter Tiffany told that her Dad is very encouraging and he got into Presidential race after seeking the advise of family members. She went on to say this elections were very crucial for not just her family but decide America's future.
After being chosen as Republican nominee, Donald Trump tweeted: 'Such a great honor to be the Republican Nominee for President of the United States. I will work hard and never let you down! AMERICA FIRST!'.
Trump even lauded the campaign of his son Don and Daughter Tiffany for his victory. 'Congratulations to my children, Don and Tiffany, on having done a fantastic job last night. I am very proud of you!,' he wrote.
In one particular scene, Mammooty grabs a female IPS Officer by the belt and threatens to make her miss her menstrual cycle. Widespread criticism on the movie prompted Women's Commission to watch it and subsequently notices were served.
The Women's Commission issued a notice to the Mollywood superstar, Film's Director Nithin Ranji Panicker and Producer Alice George. It also sent a notice to the Censor Board asking it not to allow the content which insults or demean womanhood.
Women's Commission advised Mammooty who enjoys a huge fan base to stop taking up such roles.
Few hours ago, Venkatesh took to his Facebook page to declare: 'Saw Sultan.. Salman was outstanding and film was fantabulous.. Congratulations Salman...'.
The Daggubati Hero even shared a photograph of himself and Salman posing on two-wheelers after a jolly ride at Ramoji Film City some time ago.
Salman delivered a Blockbuster…What about Venky? Will 'Babu Bangaram' hits the bull's eye? Posters, Songs and Teaser have generated a positive buzz already. Wait till August 12th to know the fate of this entertainer!
Superstar Rajinikanth's Kabali is all set to take the box office by storm for sure. The advance bookings and the fever among Rajini fans indicate that Kabali is set for breaking all existing opening records in Indian cinema.
Rajinikanth, the name alone is the reason for this unprecedented hype and hoopla around Kabali.
The director is little known and the audio was a damp squib and there is absolutely no glamour and masala that is associated with a Rajini film. Despite all that Kabali fever has gripped entire India and the first day box office show is going to be earth-shattering.
While film buffs are dying to see Thalaiva on screen in his old don avatar, the pre release reports from the industry insiders are suggesting that Kabali is just a mega bubble waiting to burst!
Inside reports claim that Kabali is a slow paced drama that doesn't have any fizz and energy that we expect from a Rajinikanth film. Except for a few racy action scenes and powerful one-liners, Kabali doesn't offer much for the masses and hardcore Rajini fans, they said.
Director Pa. Ranjith says that the climax of the film will end on a negative note, which was not liked by the producer and Rajinikanth's daughter. However, Ranjith didn't make any changes to his script as Rajinikanth believed that it was the best ending for this story.
Hope there is no truth in these pre release reports and Kabali is worth all the hype surrounding it
Bunny tweeted this picture saying, "Happy to share that my family is growing a little bigger. Another baby arriving soon !" Sneha first flaunted baby bump during the Haritha Haram plantation drive in which the entire Allu family took part. -
As informed in past, Bhagmathi is a modern day thriller starring Anushka as heroine is directed by G Ashok of Pilla Zamindar fame. After Baahubali 2, Anushka will be participating in this film's shooting to complete the major portion in short time span. Malayalam actor Jayaram is expected to play the main villain.
Tabu will be donning the character of a CBI officer interrogating the mystery. These days, Tabu became famous for police characters as done in Hindi version of Drishyam. True to her nature and well built body, she can be an able fit for cop roles.
Ironically, this 40 years plus beautiful heroine is still a bachelorette who dedicated career only for acting. Good news is, Tabu has finally decided to stay in Tollywood for few more films if she gets more exciting scripts. UV Creations is the banner producing Bhagmathi. -
Melbourne: Worried over his permanent residency status in Australia, an Indian-origin man committed suicide in Melbourne last weekend, a media report said on Tuesday.
In his mid-30s, Deepak Singh was found dead in his car on July 17, sbs.com.au reported.
"He told me he was worried because he couldn't get a permanent residency in Australia due to change in rules," Jasvinder Sidhu, a prominent member of the Punjabi community in Melbourne and Singh's friend, was quoted as saying.
Singh, who arrived in Australia as an international student in 2008, got married to an Australian woman and was living on a temporary visa.
He secured a diploma in community service and completed his placement at the Tarneit Sikh Temple in Victoria.
His application for a permanent visa on the basis of his marriage was rejected by the government on the grounds that the relationship did not seem genuine. An appeal in the Migration Review Tribunal was also subsequently rejected, the report said.
According to Singh's friends, he did not have enough money to hire a lawyer to fight his case.
Afraid that he would be deported, Singh met Sidhu a couple of months ago and asked him to begin a programme to help Indian students who get stranded in such situations.
"He was under acute stress as he thought after spending years in Australia, he couldn't go back to India or continue to stay in Australia. Last time I met him, I could see the stress in his eyes. He was under a lot of pressure," Sidhu noted.
Apparently, Singh had also expressed his dejection on Facebook, said one of his friends.
MELBOURNE: A 31-year-old Indian woman and her four-month-old son have died after she allegedly jumped from the balcony of their high-rise apartment in Melbourne along with the baby.
Supraja Srinivas and her son Shrihan died on the spot. Their bodies were found in the atrium of the 29-storey City Point apartment building last Thursday.
According to media reports, the family of the deceased was now planning to take their bodies to India.
It is believed that Supraja committed suicide, the report said.
Supraja's husband, Gannaram Srinivas, an IT engineer working with Tech Mahindra, collapsed at the scene and was admitted to hospital.
The couple also have a five-year-old daughter.
Victoria Police spokeswoman said it was believed the woman and child may have fallen from an internal balcony. The spokeswoman said police were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident
Rao Ramesh is the most sought after actor in Tollywood right now. He has replaced the actors like Prakash Raj and has become essential to all the big movies today.
Many movies or dull scenes are elevated by his impeccable acting style. Hence all the directors are after him.
As he realized the writers and directors have started creating special roles for him and producers are after his dates, the actor-in-demand has hiked the remuneration triple.
He is now reportedly demanding Rs 2.50 – 3 lacs per a single day call sheet. He used to take around Rs one lac per single day.
Since he can play negative roles as well as character roles with great ease like Prakash Raj used to do in the past, big producers and directors are not complaining with his quote of remuneration. But small movies will suffer with his remuneration as they may have to shell Rs 1 Cr if he acts for nearly 35 days.
He has become too costly for small movie producers.
Dutch-Indian model Farah Karimi is all set to sizzle on Tollywood screen with Sai Dharam Tej's upcoming film Thikka.
Farah who was earlier seen in Himesh Reshammiya's Hindi flick Tera Suroor is doing a red hot item song in Thikka that is slated for release on August 13.
The slim and svelte beauty is surely going to add extra zing to this film that has two hot ladies in the lead roles.
Brazilian model Larissa Bonesi and Mannara Chopra are playing female leads in this masala entertainer.
Hot Actress Gabriella Demetriades, the South African model, who played Nag's hot date in Paris episode in the movie 'Opiri', looked stunning and added spice to the scene.
Although Nagarjuna played the character of a wheelchair bound entrepreneur in Oopiri, director Vamsi Paidipalli made sure to present him in a romantic way. Nagarjuna romanced not one but three beauties in Oopiri.
One couldn't take eyes off this sexy babe who made her presence felt in spite of playing just a cameo.
Gabriella was a Miss Indian Premier League (IPL) Bollywood 2009 contestant and was chosen as one of FHM's "100 Sexiest Women In The World" contenders.
She represented the IPL team Deccan Chargers and was popularly known as 'Miss IPL Bollywood'.
While Anukriti walked out of the film saying that she didn't liked the obscene filming and dialogues of the movie, director Yogesh complained that she signed script twice before signing. Close insiders from this camp are now giving clues that this 'controversy' is well cooked drama aimed to promote the film. As film with newcomers and unknown faces, technicians gets attention merely with a controversy, they are said to be relying on this.
As Film Chamber is supposedly interfered in the matter, we may get clarity soon.
In the latest photo shoot, The 'Rockstar' Babe only upped the hotness quotient by flaunting her curves in a beautifully crafted two-piece bikini. When was the last time a bikini-clad actress impressed so much? Not a surprise, She is able to hog the limelight inspite of appearing in very few films till date. Keep doing it...Nargis!
Footage of this public romance is now all over the internet. It might inspire few more Youth to behave crazily in public places. What if this becomes a new trend in the country?
Speaking to media persons in Hyderabad, Shivaji told each and every political party have been responsibly for the crisis in Andhra Pradesh. He urged all the political parties to support the Private Bill introduced by Congress MP KVP Ramachandra Rao in Rajya Sabha seeking Special Category Status. He reiterated that Special Category Status is the right of Andhrites and appealed people to take part in the movement.
A year ago, Shivaji disassociated himself from BJP after Centre denied Special Category Status to Andhra Pradesh. He even took up an indefinite fast for the cause and appealed Jana Sena Chief Pawan Kalyan to speak out to mount pressure on the Union Government. Later, He floated Sadhana Samithi to achieve Special Status and the mission continues.
Yogi even said that he would request the Film Chamber to intervene in the issue. In a stunning twist to the tale, Anukriti approached the police and filed a complaint against Yogesh alleging that the director had tried to harass her sexually and threatened to kill her.
Anukriti alleged that Yogesh wanted her to act in obscene scenes which were not part of the script earlier. On the other hand, Yogesh maintains that it was Anukriti herself who came to him with the film's script.
Yogi also alleged that Anukriti is planning to marry a Tollywood actor and that is why she is not cooperating with him to complete the film's shoot. A case has been booked on Yogi on charges of sexual harassment, criminal intimidation and outraging the modesty of woman. -
A week ago, Siripriya married Samarlakota resident Prasanna Kumar with whom she is madly in love. She now sought police protection to save them from Prasanna Kumar's Family.
Siripriya, who original name is Chandrakala, acted in few Short Films in the past. Her feature film 'Aame Korika' will be releasing soon. Prasanna Kumar and Siripriya came to know about each other through Facebook six months ago.
Speaking to media, Siripriya told: 'People have wrong perception about Film Actors. That's why my husband's parents disapproved our relationship. They accuse me of trapping their son and have wrong opinion about me. Yes, I have done few romantic short films. But, Its purely professional. I had approached police fearing my husband's parents might cause problems to us in future'.
Sarita Nair: 'Former Kerala CM Oomen Chandy and Three Others have sexually harassed Me. Ex-Finance Minister Palani Manikyam demanded Rs 1 crore bribe for bailing out me from Income Tax case. Rs 25 lakh was paid to him as Advance. After taking the bribe, The Minister had sexually exploited Me. Thereafter, Former CM Chandy and three others harassed me sexually. They even used me as a tool for financial crimes'.
The sensational revelation of Sarita Nair came as huge blow to Congress Party in Kerala. She accused 13 Politicians of having links with Rs 70 crore Solar Panel Scam.
Sarita Nair will soon pen her autobiography. She even have plans to make feature films based on her life story in Malayalam and Tamil languages.
Stating that she has received a call from all the publications and channels enquiring if there is a good news, Anita explained: 'Yes, The good news is that I'm on a diet. I'm on pizza, chocolates, ice creams and wines. Glow on my face is because I'm in love with my Husband. I promise to let you know proudly when I am expecting! Cheers'.
She further added, 'I'm not pregnant. I'm fed up with the sport-like scrutiny and body shaming happening daily under the guise of Journalism'.
Two year ago, Anita tied the knot with businessman Rohit Reddy. She was quite popular in the North circuit because of the TV Serials aired on Star Plus.
The Kotha Bangaru Lokam actress shifted to Mumbai after she was acquitted from the state's protection home in Hyderabad and joined noted filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's Phantom Films production house as a script consultant.
Apparently, Shweta met the love of her life Rohit Mittal in the same production house where he has made short films. B-town paparazzi claims that the cupid struck the couple in February this year.
The couple is not shying away from posting their intimate photographs on their social media profiles. Rohit had earlier directed a short film titled Autohead. - =
