MOVIE:24
Cast: Suriya, Samantha, Nitya Menon, Ajay and Others
Directed by: Vikram Kumar
Produced by: Surya
Banner: Studio Green
Music by: A.R. Rahman
Release Date: 2016-05-06
24 Movie Review
24 has caught every film lover's attention with its intriguing promos. Vikram Kumar's previous film Manam has set a bar high for the director and people expected something exceptional from him again. Vikram Kumar's 24 is a science fiction drama about time travel. It is a very complicated plot but Vikram Kumar makes it simple and very understandable, and all the more enjoyable.
What is it about?
Scientist Siva Kumar (Surya) invents a watch that can control the time. His evil twin brother Athreya (Surya) is after the watch. He kills Siva Kumar and his wife (Nitya), but Siva Kumar makes sure his baby boy is in the safe hands. He also leaves the watch along with the baby. The boy grows up to be Mani (Surya) a watch mechanic. Athreya wakes up from coma after twenty six years and tries to restart the project 24. He gives an advertisement to find if someone can make his dream come true. An intrigued Mani goes to Athreya to find the truth behind the watch, but Athreya catches him and kills him and take possession of the watch. What happens next?
Performances:
Surya is just mind blowing in the role of Athreya. His expressions are priceless as he portrays the evilness of the character just by sitting in a wheel chair. Surya is also good as the scientist and as charming as ever as Mani. Samantha is good within the character's limitations. Nitya Menon has a brief role to play. Ajay is good. Saranya is impressive.
Technicalities:
Vikram Kumar has once again come up with an out-of-the-box idea and tried to narrate it in a very simple manner that most of the people could understand. He has masterfully executed the main plot of the movie. This film will put him in the league of great directors that Indian cinema has ever produced.
Rahman's background score is very good. Songs could have been better. There are only a few songs in the film and we expect far better output from the Oscar winner. Cinematography is one of the major highlights of the film. Thirru has done a fabulous job in bringing the imaginary world of the director to life. Editing is fine. Production values and VFX is top notch.
Thumbs Up:
Concept
Surya
Direction
Cinematography
Thumbs Down:
Samantha episodes
Slow pace
Limited appeal
Analysis:
Despite Vikram Kumar's best efforts to make this an appealing movie to the majority of audience, the concept may not be easily grasped by the frontbenchers. This may impact the film's prospects at the box office. 24 is not a perfect film as it has its share of flaws and problems.
Director failed to strike a balance between the colorful romantic side of the story with its grey side. The film looks entirely different whenever Atreya comes on screen. Vikram Kumar should have toned down the Surya-Samantha track. He could have edited out few bits from that episode as it comes as a major speed bump on a thrilling ride.
Although 24 has limited appeal and has its minuses it is one of the best movies in recent times. We won't get to see such ideas being executed by our filmmakers where the majority of audience loves to watch the masala stuff. Vikram Kumar needs a pat on the back for exploring something unusual and Suriya should be lauded for backing such an innovative idea. 24 is a must watch for audience that are craving something different in an Indian film.
Verdict: Two Thumbs up.
What is it about?
Scientist Siva Kumar (Surya) invents a watch that can control the time. His evil twin brother Athreya (Surya) is after the watch. He kills Siva Kumar and his wife (Nitya), but Siva Kumar makes sure his baby boy is in the safe hands. He also leaves the watch along with the baby. The boy grows up to be Mani (Surya) a watch mechanic. Athreya wakes up from coma after twenty six years and tries to restart the project 24. He gives an advertisement to find if someone can make his dream come true. An intrigued Mani goes to Athreya to find the truth behind the watch, but Athreya catches him and kills him and take possession of the watch. What happens next?
Performances:
Surya is just mind blowing in the role of Athreya. His expressions are priceless as he portrays the evilness of the character just by sitting in a wheel chair. Surya is also good as the scientist and as charming as ever as Mani. Samantha is good within the character's limitations. Nitya Menon has a brief role to play. Ajay is good. Saranya is impressive.
Technicalities:
Vikram Kumar has once again come up with an out-of-the-box idea and tried to narrate it in a very simple manner that most of the people could understand. He has masterfully executed the main plot of the movie. This film will put him in the league of great directors that Indian cinema has ever produced.
Rahman's background score is very good. Songs could have been better. There are only a few songs in the film and we expect far better output from the Oscar winner. Cinematography is one of the major highlights of the film. Thirru has done a fabulous job in bringing the imaginary world of the director to life. Editing is fine. Production values and VFX is top notch.
Thumbs Up:
Concept
Surya
Direction
Cinematography
Thumbs Down:
Samantha episodes
Slow pace
Limited appeal
Analysis:
Despite Vikram Kumar's best efforts to make this an appealing movie to the majority of audience, the concept may not be easily grasped by the frontbenchers. This may impact the film's prospects at the box office. 24 is not a perfect film as it has its share of flaws and problems.
Director failed to strike a balance between the colorful romantic side of the story with its grey side. The film looks entirely different whenever Atreya comes on screen. Vikram Kumar should have toned down the Surya-Samantha track. He could have edited out few bits from that episode as it comes as a major speed bump on a thrilling ride.
Although 24 has limited appeal and has its minuses it is one of the best movies in recent times. We won't get to see such ideas being executed by our filmmakers where the majority of audience loves to watch the masala stuff. Vikram Kumar needs a pat on the back for exploring something unusual and Suriya should be lauded for backing such an innovative idea. 24 is a must watch for audience that are craving something different in an Indian film.
Verdict: Two Thumbs up.
Even though dad Saif is looking naughty after 40, his daughter Sara is in news for her love life. Bollywood circles are a buzz with the news that Sara Ali Khan is dating a Mumbai based Delhi guy who studies with Sara.
Sara put up some pictures of her along side her boyfriend named Veer Pahariya and revealed her love for him. Here comes the more intestine twist. The young lad is none other than ex-union minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's grandson.
This news has created a lot of buzz in the media and political circles. Until now it was only Saif's son who was quite popular in the media but looks like his daughter has gone one step ahead and broken all rules of secrecy. -
Sara put up some pictures of her along side her boyfriend named Veer Pahariya and revealed her love for him. Here comes the more intestine twist. The young lad is none other than ex-union minister Sushil Kumar Shinde's grandson.
This news has created a lot of buzz in the media and political circles. Until now it was only Saif's son who was quite popular in the media but looks like his daughter has gone one step ahead and broken all rules of secrecy. -
Hyderabad: While the Supreme Court’s expert panel is touring Telangana state to find the reasons for over 400 government schools running with “zero enrolments” and facing closure this year, the state government is busy preparing a report for the panel that over 4,000 government schools have poor enrolment and need to be closed down this year.
The Supreme Court rapped the TS government last month for its proposal to close over 400 schools and constituted an expert panel to tour TS to find out the reasons. The panel started its two-day tour of the districts on Thursday.
But the government wants to bring to the notice of the Supreme Court panel that it wants to close over 4,000 schools with poor enrolment as it has became economically unviable to run them, and take up clubbing of schools this year to increase enrolment in the remaining schools.
Clubbing only option, feels Telangana government
The TS government is preparing for the Supreme Court’s expert panel that over 4,000 government schools have poor enrolment and need to be closed down this year.
The TS government is preparing for the Supreme Court’s expert panel that over 4,000 government schools have poor enrolment and need to be closed down this year.
As per existing norms, the minimum enrolment required to run a school is 60 students and it would be both financially and operationally unviable to run a school below this enrolment.
As per data gathered by the school education department, there are 12,178 schools in the state which have enrolment of less than 60. These schools need to be clubbed with nearby schools to make them viable, which will lead to the closure of 4,481 schools.
“The clubbing of schools is a must to save the government schools from closure. This process should not be viewed as closure but rationalisation of schools to utilise the services of teachers and infrastructure facilities to the maximum possible extent for the benefit of students. If we allow all the existing schools to continue irrespective of their enrolment, they will not serve any purpose and crores of rupees of public money will go down the drain as salaries would have to be paid to staff every month, besides incurring unnecessary maintenance and operational costs like free textbooks, free uniforms and free midday meals,” said Deputy Chief Minister Kadiam Srihari who holds the education portfolio.
As per existing norms, there should be a teacher for every subject in high schools. With this, six subject teachers qualified in B.Ed/M.Ed. are being wasted for each class if the school has enrolments of less than 60. In some schools, it was found that there were more teachers than students. The government has asked district collectors to prepare reports on schools with poor enrolment and submit them to the SC panel.
Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth's 'Kabali's Telugu version seems to have been landed into huge troubles. It was already reported that the distributors of Telugu states are planning to stall the movie's release as they couldn't get compensation for the losses incurred with 'Vikramasimha'.
It is being said that the distributors have decided to send a petition to Rajinikanth seeking a sum of Rs.7 crores as refunds. Since the financial tussles are connected with 'Kabali's Telugu version, no one has come forward to acquire the movie's rights so far. Industry folks are wishing the issues would be solved at the earliest for the smooth release of the movie.
On the other hand, 'Kabali's teaser set you tube on fire, with record number of hits. The movie has Radhika Apte in lead actress role. Santhosh Narayanan has provided the music of the movie. Pa Ranjith has directed the movie. Kalaipuli S Thanu is the producer.
Two heroine are likely to be confirmed for Megastar Chiranjeevi's 150th film. Nayantara is being considered as the female lead of the movie who reprises Samantha's role from the original version of the movie 'Kaththi'. However, official announcement is awaited from horse's mouth.
If anything is to go by Regina might be roped in for this comeback film of Chiranjeevi. Reportedly, she taps her feat for a special song. More details are awaited on this news. With Nayantara in lead actress role and Regina set for a special song, interesting star cast will be set for the movie.
Tentatively titled as 'Kathilantodu', the movie will go on sets in this month end. The makers have zeroed Sankranthi, 2017 as the release date of the movie. VV Vinayak wields megaphone for the movie. Devi Sri Prasad will be scoring the music of the movie. Mega Power Star Ram Charan will produce the movie on Konidela Production Company in association with Lyca Productions.
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda says his upcoming film "Sarbjit" does not show Pakistan in a bad light.
Directed by Omung Kumar, the movie is based on Sarabjit, who died following an assault by fellow prisoners at a Pakistani jail. It stars Randeep Hooda in the titular role of the Indian convict.
"I don't think there is any Pakistan bashing per say in the film. But yes, there are a lot of prisoners over there and some are subjected to atrocities. I am not sure if that happens here as well...If you treat somebody for such things just because of their nationality and not their crime, then, if it happens in India or Pakistan, it is always wrong," the actor told reporters here.
Randeep said the film merely chronicles the life of a common man, who was stuck between the political climate of India and Pakistan.
"The film is based in a Pakistan prison. But there is nothing that we are bashing a country like Pakistan. It's just a situation where a normal person is stuck between the political ups and downs between the two countries."
The "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai" star was speaking at a special prayer meet organised to commemorate the third death anniversary of Sarbajit who died on May 2, 2013.
The film's entire cast, including actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Richa Chaddha, Darshan Kumar and producer Jacky Bhagnani were also present along with Sarbajit's sister Dalbir Kaur, his wife and a daughter.
Dalbir, whose role is played by Aishwarya in the film, complimented the actress and said she was proud of her.
"Aishwarya is like my younger sister. I saw a lot of me in her. It must've been difficult for her to adapt to Punjabi culture, language. It must've have been emotional for her too. I feel extremely proud of her and Randeep," Dalbir said.
The "Jazbaa" actress, who was visibly emotional along with the entire cast and crew after Dalbir's speech, said she was honoured to play the part.
"It is their (family's) story, their film, they have a birth right to be privy and yet they extended liberty, faith and grace, which is truly commendable. You story does need to reach far and wide," Aishwarya said.
The film is scheduled to release on May 20.
Directed by Omung Kumar, the movie is based on Sarabjit, who died following an assault by fellow prisoners at a Pakistani jail. It stars Randeep Hooda in the titular role of the Indian convict.
"I don't think there is any Pakistan bashing per say in the film. But yes, there are a lot of prisoners over there and some are subjected to atrocities. I am not sure if that happens here as well...If you treat somebody for such things just because of their nationality and not their crime, then, if it happens in India or Pakistan, it is always wrong," the actor told reporters here.
Randeep said the film merely chronicles the life of a common man, who was stuck between the political climate of India and Pakistan.
"The film is based in a Pakistan prison. But there is nothing that we are bashing a country like Pakistan. It's just a situation where a normal person is stuck between the political ups and downs between the two countries."
The "Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai" star was speaking at a special prayer meet organised to commemorate the third death anniversary of Sarbajit who died on May 2, 2013.
The film's entire cast, including actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Richa Chaddha, Darshan Kumar and producer Jacky Bhagnani were also present along with Sarbajit's sister Dalbir Kaur, his wife and a daughter.
Dalbir, whose role is played by Aishwarya in the film, complimented the actress and said she was proud of her.
"Aishwarya is like my younger sister. I saw a lot of me in her. It must've been difficult for her to adapt to Punjabi culture, language. It must've have been emotional for her too. I feel extremely proud of her and Randeep," Dalbir said.
The "Jazbaa" actress, who was visibly emotional along with the entire cast and crew after Dalbir's speech, said she was honoured to play the part.
"It is their (family's) story, their film, they have a birth right to be privy and yet they extended liberty, faith and grace, which is truly commendable. You story does need to reach far and wide," Aishwarya said.
The film is scheduled to release on May 20.
he Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Thursday busted a major credit card fraud by arresting two persons who were part of a gang that created fake debit and credit cards by stealing data using skimming machines.
The arrested are identified Kiran D, 34, of Talaghattapura and Neeta, 33, of Kasavanahalli near Parappana Agrahara in the city. Neeta’s husband and the prime suspect, Manoj Kumar, 41, is at large, said the police.
“We received a tip-off that Kumar had conspired a large scale online cheating. He was planning to move out of Bengaluru and a search is on for him,” Inspector General of Police (CID) Hemanth Nimbalkar told reporters.
The police seized a debit/credit card printing machine, a machine reader, a writer machine, two card embossing machines, a SIM card imaging machine, a thermal printing role, VISA/ MasterCard holograms, electronic data capture machines and 2,762 debit/credit cards without names and numbers, three phones, two modems, six bank passbooks, 16 cheque books and two cars from the suspects, Nimbalkar said.
The suspects used skimming machines to retrieve confidential data from credit/debit/ATM cards. The skimming machines read and store the confidential data of cards once they are swiped. The gang prepared fake credit/debit/ATM cards using this data. They used the fake cards for online purchases and withdrawal of funds. Sometimes, they hacked accounts of not so reliable websites and stole the data, he added.
Kumar, a BBA graduate, was been involved online cheating for the last 14 years. He was first booked by the Chennai police in 2002. The Maharashtra police arrested him in 2003 and he spent about an year in jail. He did not commit any offence for five years after his marriage in 2005. He resumed online cheating a few years later and the Tamil Nady police booked two cases against him in 2011 and 2012, Nimbalkar said.
He fled to Malaysia in 2011 where he came in contact with hackers especially from Indonesia and Malaysia.
He would receive information of Indian credit cards used in those countries and share that information to hackers there.
This resulted in huge illegal operations and the police found it difficult to arrest the suspects, Nimbalkar said. The Bengaluru police booked a case against Kumar in 2014 when after was involved in a crime in Indiranagar.
The Cyber Crime police of CID arrested him and his wife in December 2015. He came out on bail and continued his operations, the IGP said.
The arrested are identified Kiran D, 34, of Talaghattapura and Neeta, 33, of Kasavanahalli near Parappana Agrahara in the city. Neeta’s husband and the prime suspect, Manoj Kumar, 41, is at large, said the police.
“We received a tip-off that Kumar had conspired a large scale online cheating. He was planning to move out of Bengaluru and a search is on for him,” Inspector General of Police (CID) Hemanth Nimbalkar told reporters.
The police seized a debit/credit card printing machine, a machine reader, a writer machine, two card embossing machines, a SIM card imaging machine, a thermal printing role, VISA/ MasterCard holograms, electronic data capture machines and 2,762 debit/credit cards without names and numbers, three phones, two modems, six bank passbooks, 16 cheque books and two cars from the suspects, Nimbalkar said.
The suspects used skimming machines to retrieve confidential data from credit/debit/ATM cards. The skimming machines read and store the confidential data of cards once they are swiped. The gang prepared fake credit/debit/ATM cards using this data. They used the fake cards for online purchases and withdrawal of funds. Sometimes, they hacked accounts of not so reliable websites and stole the data, he added.
Kumar, a BBA graduate, was been involved online cheating for the last 14 years. He was first booked by the Chennai police in 2002. The Maharashtra police arrested him in 2003 and he spent about an year in jail. He did not commit any offence for five years after his marriage in 2005. He resumed online cheating a few years later and the Tamil Nady police booked two cases against him in 2011 and 2012, Nimbalkar said.
He fled to Malaysia in 2011 where he came in contact with hackers especially from Indonesia and Malaysia.
He would receive information of Indian credit cards used in those countries and share that information to hackers there.
This resulted in huge illegal operations and the police found it difficult to arrest the suspects, Nimbalkar said. The Bengaluru police booked a case against Kumar in 2014 when after was involved in a crime in Indiranagar.
The Cyber Crime police of CID arrested him and his wife in December 2015. He came out on bail and continued his operations, the IGP said.
Dos and Dont’s
The police have advised public to be cautious while using credit/debit cards. The card swiping should happen in the presence of card holders. Sometimes, cards are taken inside outlets/hotels/shops which may be swiped in skimming machines to retrieve data before swiping them for payment. * Use only secure sites for online transactions.
* Purchase merchandise from a reputable source.
* Reconcile credit card statements to avoid unauthorised charges
* Don’t entertain unsolicited emails seeking card information
* Don’t use cards at places having spy cameras
* Frequently change cards secret numbers
* Immediately contact banks in case of withdrawals or purchases without your notice
The police have advised public to be cautious while using credit/debit cards. The card swiping should happen in the presence of card holders. Sometimes, cards are taken inside outlets/hotels/shops which may be swiped in skimming machines to retrieve data before swiping them for payment. * Use only secure sites for online transactions.
* Purchase merchandise from a reputable source.
* Reconcile credit card statements to avoid unauthorised charges
* Don’t entertain unsolicited emails seeking card information
* Don’t use cards at places having spy cameras
* Frequently change cards secret numbers
* Immediately contact banks in case of withdrawals or purchases without your notice
Seven passengers of a local train were injured when a Thiruvananthapuram-bound train hit it at suburban Pattabiram, Southern Railway said here tonight.
All of them were given first aid and shifted to a nearby government hospital, they said.
There are no casualties, Southern Railway said, adding all four lines between Chennai Central and Tiruvallur were suspended.
The incident occurred around 8.15 PM, it said, adding "Trivandrum Mail passed signal at danger and hit Chennai Pattabiram siding local EMU train."
Senior railway officials, including Southern Railway General Manager Vashisht Johri rushed to the spot to oversee relief and rescue operations, it said, adding one line has been restored and one train had left Chennai Central.
The Chennai Central-Mangalore Mail left the city after a two hour delay, Southern Railway said, adding the EMU sector was also being restored.
Railway and police officials had initially ruled out any injuries.
All of them were given first aid and shifted to a nearby government hospital, they said.
There are no casualties, Southern Railway said, adding all four lines between Chennai Central and Tiruvallur were suspended.
The incident occurred around 8.15 PM, it said, adding "Trivandrum Mail passed signal at danger and hit Chennai Pattabiram siding local EMU train."
Senior railway officials, including Southern Railway General Manager Vashisht Johri rushed to the spot to oversee relief and rescue operations, it said, adding one line has been restored and one train had left Chennai Central.
The Chennai Central-Mangalore Mail left the city after a two hour delay, Southern Railway said, adding the EMU sector was also being restored.
Railway and police officials had initially ruled out any injuries.
How can SHE become Balayya’s lucky mascot?
Can scoring just ‘one’ success with a Star Hero makes an Actress his lucky mascot? Then, What about the Heroines who delivered multiple hits with the same hero?
The discussion is regarding Nandamuri Balakrishna & Nayantara. Yes, They make a good onscreen pair…that’s due to the fact that Nayan is someone who is best suited when paired with Senior Heroes like Rajini, Nagarjuna & Venky.
Until now, Balayya and Nayan acted in two films (‘Simha’ & ‘Sri Rama Rajyam’). While one of them was a Superhit, The other one was a huge disaster when compared the investment & returns. Then, How could Nayan be referred as Ballaya’s lucky mascot? If she is really a lucky mascot, then ‘Sri Rama Rajyam’ could have been a huge success at Box Office. Can someone say ‘Simha’ could have been flop if not for Nayantara? Its high time people stop offering these kind of unnecessary titles/tags!
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From the past two days, there have been reports that Deepika Padukone had auditioned for a role in an Hollywood film in Los Angeles. Now, a day later the cat is finally out of the bag.
Hollywood media reports that Deepu was there to audition for a role in none other than Tom Cruise's film The Mummy. As this comes as a huge shocker, the lanky actress was specially invited to be a part of the role.
Reports coming in suggest that the audition went on pretty well but it is yet unknown whether she will bag the role or not. Deepika is quite tensed about this offer which can take her career into a new direction. As of now, she is shooting for yet another Hollywood project XXX The Return of Xander Cage alongside Van Diesel and is eagerly expecting the good news. -
Hollywood media reports that Deepu was there to audition for a role in none other than Tom Cruise's film The Mummy. As this comes as a huge shocker, the lanky actress was specially invited to be a part of the role.
Reports coming in suggest that the audition went on pretty well but it is yet unknown whether she will bag the role or not. Deepika is quite tensed about this offer which can take her career into a new direction. As of now, she is shooting for yet another Hollywood project XXX The Return of Xander Cage alongside Van Diesel and is eagerly expecting the good news. -
If a young hero is unable to make it big after few films and is desperately trying to extend his career curve, here is a surefire way. All he has to do is to turn into an antagonist. This seems to be the new strategy for many young heroes who failed to become successful as hero.
Aadi Pinisetty made his entry into Tollywood with 'Oka Vichitram' directed by Teja. He was unsuccessful here, but was successful in Tamil with films like 'Vaishali'. He even dubbed them into Telugu, but they served no purpose. So, he chose to play the villain's role in 'Sarrainodu' and it brought him immense popularity. In the same way, Tarak Ratna who failed to make a mark as hero, was lauded for negative roles in 'Amaravati' and 'Raja Cheyyi Vesthe'. This list would be incomplete if we skip Rana's name. Though he gained fame nation wide earlier, it is his 'Bhallaladeva' character from 'Baahubali' which made him a star.
Even for ageing actors like Jagapathi Babu and Aravind Swamy, negative characters have worked wonders and made them busy again. This strategy seems to be rejuvenating the fading careers of many actors. -
Aadi Pinisetty made his entry into Tollywood with 'Oka Vichitram' directed by Teja. He was unsuccessful here, but was successful in Tamil with films like 'Vaishali'. He even dubbed them into Telugu, but they served no purpose. So, he chose to play the villain's role in 'Sarrainodu' and it brought him immense popularity. In the same way, Tarak Ratna who failed to make a mark as hero, was lauded for negative roles in 'Amaravati' and 'Raja Cheyyi Vesthe'. This list would be incomplete if we skip Rana's name. Though he gained fame nation wide earlier, it is his 'Bhallaladeva' character from 'Baahubali' which made him a star.
Even for ageing actors like Jagapathi Babu and Aravind Swamy, negative characters have worked wonders and made them busy again. This strategy seems to be rejuvenating the fading careers of many actors. -
USA: Discover the winner in you this IPL season by using the App created by mana Telugu NRI’s.
IPL fever is at its peak, every cricket fan is predicting and cheering for their favorite players. As the IPL teams are playing on the field, there is a big battle happening off-field too - fantasy cricket.
The preferred venue for this seems to be the recently launched Mobile App “Supersixfantasy”, which is offering Daily fantasy cricket for IPL. An awesome cricket fantasy game that allows you to win real money! Yes, you read that correctly.
Fantasy cricket is a game of skill where users create virtual teams and win real money based on their players’ performances in the real matches. So it gives every person a chance to be a selector, and an opportunity to demonstrate their cricket knowledge.
Supersixfantasy app launched three weeks back and got a great response in the current on-going IPL. The daily matches and winnings made it not just any other regular fantasy app, this is edge-of-your-seat fantasy. The idea behind Supersixfantasy is to give cricket fans adrenaline shoot up right through the roof and leave them wanting more.
All you have to do is download the Supersixfantasy app, create your amazing team, start playing one-on-one matches and voila... If your lineup scores well, you’ll win real-freakin’-money for your cricket knowledge.
So what are you waiting for? Discover a winner in you with SuperSix!
Supersixfantasy can be accessed on the Android mobile apps by downloading from their website at www.supersixfantasy.com. The app is only available in Android platform now but soon will be released for IPhone.
If you are Indian resident with 18+years of age and do not live in Odissa or Assam, start playing and winning!
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa on Thursday promised free mobile phones and 50 percent subsidy for women who buy scooters if the AIADMK retained power in assembly elections.
The AIADMK leader also said that coupons worth Rs.500 would be given to all ration card holders, school students would continue to get free laptop and farm loans would be written off.
Interestingly, other major parties like the DMK have not announced free consumer durables in their manifesto.
Addressing an election rally at Perundurai in Erode district, she said 100 units of power consumed by households would be free and around 78 lakh households would benefit.
She also announced free set-top box for all subscribers of government-owned cable television service.
Jayalalithaa also released the AIADMK manifesto for the May 16 assembly elections.
She announced continuation of many of the welfare schemes initiated by her government.
Jayalalithaa said a new Rs.500 crore Amma Venture Capital Fund would come up to assist small and medium enterprises.
She promised a Lokayukta and to expand the Amma Mineral Water scheme and Metrorail network.
The other major promises are:
-- Venture Capital for Dalits, Amma Banking Card for poor, New granite policy, Interest subsidy for farmers who pay off loans on time, Farm seeds at subsidised rates, Subsidy to buy farm equipment, Continuing free goat scheme for poor families, Continuing with Amma Canteen and other Amma products and schemes, Financial assistance to poor pregnant women to go up to Rs.18,000, Free breakfast for primary school students and Eight gram of gold for poor girls when they get married.
Manam is one of the magical movies that we have seen in recent times. The mastermind behind such a modern classic was Vikram Kumar who has made movies like Ishq and 13 B earlier.
Vikram Kumar is one of the few directors who comes up with out of the box ideas and yet make movies that can be understood by aam junta.
His latest film 24 is a science fiction thriller featuring Suriya in a triple role. Samantha and Nithya Menen played female leads in this film. AR Rahman has composed the music.
24 is undoubtedly one of the most awaited movies of the year for many reasons. The trailers of this film have already raised curiosity over its content.
Advance bookings in Hyderabad and other big cities in the Telugu states prove that audiences are dying to watch 24 in theaters.
Will Vikram Kumar weave his magic again? Can this film put back Suriya back in contention for the superstar title in Tamil cinema? We are going to get the answers in less than 24 hours, stay tuned!
Titled 'Kathilantodu', Chiranjeevi's landmark 150th film was planned to go on the floors next month. Pre-production work is still going on and the makers are yet to finalize the female lead in the film. News from the industry circles is that Regina has been roped in for this film.
She may not be the leading lady but she will be doing a special song in the film says the source. Regina seems to be quite elated with this offer as she is trying to turn her fortunes around from a long time. Also, her recent outings 'Soukyam' and 'Sourya' disappointed everyone. Getting a chance to shake a leg with Chiru at this juncture made her overjoyed and she readily accepted this offer explained the sources.
We need to see whether this offer brings mileage to Regina's career as Anjali tried the same for 'Sarrainodu' but it did not help her. -
She may not be the leading lady but she will be doing a special song in the film says the source. Regina seems to be quite elated with this offer as she is trying to turn her fortunes around from a long time. Also, her recent outings 'Soukyam' and 'Sourya' disappointed everyone. Getting a chance to shake a leg with Chiru at this juncture made her overjoyed and she readily accepted this offer explained the sources.
We need to see whether this offer brings mileage to Regina's career as Anjali tried the same for 'Sarrainodu' but it did not help her. -
Model turned actress, Adah Sharma is some how managing to grab offers in both Hindi and Telugu. She rose to fame after her recent success Kshanam, where her role and performance both were appreciated.
As of now, she has started shooting for her Bollywood film Commando 2 which also stars the live wire Vidyut Jamwal as the male lead. Adah will be seen doing some hard score action sequences in the film and this is the reason, she has termed her role to be the toughest in her career till date.
Currently, she is undergoing a lot of training to get herself into shape. Apart from this, Adah will also share the screen along with heartthrob of Bollywood Ranbir Kapoor in Jagga Jasoos. - S
As of now, she has started shooting for her Bollywood film Commando 2 which also stars the live wire Vidyut Jamwal as the male lead. Adah will be seen doing some hard score action sequences in the film and this is the reason, she has termed her role to be the toughest in her career till date.
Currently, she is undergoing a lot of training to get herself into shape. Apart from this, Adah will also share the screen along with heartthrob of Bollywood Ranbir Kapoor in Jagga Jasoos. - S
Sri Lankan beauty Jacqueline Fernandez has taken Bollywood by storm with blockbuster Kick. Jacqueline has proved that one doesn’t need to be stick thin to be successful in B town.
Her curvaceous figure has won her many fans across India. She has also stepped into Hollywood recently.
It is extremely difficult for anyone to take their eyes off this voluptuously hot Jacqueline when she strikes a pose as tempting as this one.
MOVIE:Supreme
Cast: Sai Dharam Tej, Rashi Khanna, Ravi Kishan, Kabeer and Others
Directed by: Anil Ravipudi
Produced by: Shirish
Banner: Sri Venkateswara Creations
Music by: Sai Karthik
Release Date: 2016-05-05
Supreme Movie Review
Anil Ravipudi's Patas was a surprise hit. The young director has delivered a very good entertainer that has given a break for Kalyan Ram who was struggling at that time. Ravipudi has once again banked upon commercial elements in his second film. Supreme is not supreme in any department, but the director made sure to have entertainment throughout the movie.
What is it about?
Balu (Tej) is a cab driver who falls in love with sub inspector Bellam Sridevi (Rashi Khanna). Balu comes across an orphan Anglo Indian kid Rajan (Mikhail) who lives on a footpath. Balu takes the boy along with him. This boy has an untold secret and his life is in danger. Vikram (Kabir) is after the kid and Balu have to save the boy from his men and help the boy achieve his goal.
Performances:
Sai Dharam Tej is a live wire. He is extremely energetic and has good comedy timing. His dances and fights will appeal to the masses. However he has to work on his expressions in emotional scenes. Rashi Khanna played the role of an entertaining cop. She is good within her limitations. She also added zing to the songs with her glamour.
Ravi Kishan too gets an entertaining character. He is competent. Kabir has nothing much to do except for looking stylish all the time. Sai Kumar and Rajendra Prasad did important characters. The real show stealer is the little kid Mikhail who is adorable. Vennela Kishore, Prudhvi, Posani, Srinivas Reddy and Prabhas Srinu did their bit in providing the comic relief.
Technicalities:
Anil Ravipudi's story is as old as hills. Even his screenplay is neither exciting nor thrilling. It moves on a predictable note, but the director is attentive enough to add comedy to the proceedings. The movie could have been a total downer if the director didn't introduce comedy characters at the right intervals. The director's work is not as convincing as his first film though. Second half lacked the zing.
Remix song is good. It is shot well too. Bellam Sridevi too will woo the masses. Sai Karthik's background music is good in parts. Editing is alright. Action episodes are impressive, especially the chase sequence. Cinematography is one of the major attractions. Sai Sriram did a commendable job in presenting the film in a trendy way. The chase sequence has Hollywood vibe to it. Production values are very good.
Thumbs Up:
Sai Dharam Tej
Comedy
Thumbs Down:
Routine Script
Predictable
Below Average second half
Analysis:
Supreme is an out and out commercial entertainer that banks heavily upon comedy. There is action, romance, sentiment and everything that we expect out of a commercial film. However except for comedy in parts and few action scenes there is nothing that really impresses the viewers.
The plot is too thin and very predictable. Despite the routine scenes, first half of the film is passable with some comedy episodes delivering the laughs. The scenes related to Bellam Sridevi's family have come out well. Also the valet thieves episode clicks at times. Interval is alright with an expected twist.
The real trouble starts in the second half as there isn't any conflict in the story. Everything runs on a predictable note without any twists and turns making it a boring affair. Climax should have been handled better. Fight composed on the handicapped persons is a good commercial thought. All in all Supreme has its moments but lacks the punch that is very much needed for a commercial film. It is an okay watch if you go with little or no expectations. To cut the long story short it is an average offering from the Patas director.
Verdict: Supreme is mildly entertaining.
What is it about?
Balu (Tej) is a cab driver who falls in love with sub inspector Bellam Sridevi (Rashi Khanna). Balu comes across an orphan Anglo Indian kid Rajan (Mikhail) who lives on a footpath. Balu takes the boy along with him. This boy has an untold secret and his life is in danger. Vikram (Kabir) is after the kid and Balu have to save the boy from his men and help the boy achieve his goal.
Performances:
Sai Dharam Tej is a live wire. He is extremely energetic and has good comedy timing. His dances and fights will appeal to the masses. However he has to work on his expressions in emotional scenes. Rashi Khanna played the role of an entertaining cop. She is good within her limitations. She also added zing to the songs with her glamour.
Ravi Kishan too gets an entertaining character. He is competent. Kabir has nothing much to do except for looking stylish all the time. Sai Kumar and Rajendra Prasad did important characters. The real show stealer is the little kid Mikhail who is adorable. Vennela Kishore, Prudhvi, Posani, Srinivas Reddy and Prabhas Srinu did their bit in providing the comic relief.
Technicalities:
Anil Ravipudi's story is as old as hills. Even his screenplay is neither exciting nor thrilling. It moves on a predictable note, but the director is attentive enough to add comedy to the proceedings. The movie could have been a total downer if the director didn't introduce comedy characters at the right intervals. The director's work is not as convincing as his first film though. Second half lacked the zing.
Remix song is good. It is shot well too. Bellam Sridevi too will woo the masses. Sai Karthik's background music is good in parts. Editing is alright. Action episodes are impressive, especially the chase sequence. Cinematography is one of the major attractions. Sai Sriram did a commendable job in presenting the film in a trendy way. The chase sequence has Hollywood vibe to it. Production values are very good.
Thumbs Up:
Sai Dharam Tej
Comedy
Thumbs Down:
Routine Script
Predictable
Below Average second half
Analysis:
Supreme is an out and out commercial entertainer that banks heavily upon comedy. There is action, romance, sentiment and everything that we expect out of a commercial film. However except for comedy in parts and few action scenes there is nothing that really impresses the viewers.
The plot is too thin and very predictable. Despite the routine scenes, first half of the film is passable with some comedy episodes delivering the laughs. The scenes related to Bellam Sridevi's family have come out well. Also the valet thieves episode clicks at times. Interval is alright with an expected twist.
The real trouble starts in the second half as there isn't any conflict in the story. Everything runs on a predictable note without any twists and turns making it a boring affair. Climax should have been handled better. Fight composed on the handicapped persons is a good commercial thought. All in all Supreme has its moments but lacks the punch that is very much needed for a commercial film. It is an okay watch if you go with little or no expectations. To cut the long story short it is an average offering from the Patas director.
Verdict: Supreme is mildly entertaining.
Perumbavur: Covering up a major lapse in the initial phase of the investigation in the brutal rape and murder case of 30-year-old Dalit, the police on Wednesday filed an application before the Kuruppampadi Judicial First Class Magistrate Court to incorporate rape charges (section 376) in the FIR, six days after the gruesome incident.
The special investigation team included the new section only after it received the post-mortem report on Wednesday though an amendment in CrPC in 2013 expanded the definition of ‘rape’ to include forced penetration of vagina with a foreign object, not necessarily a male body part.
The police had said the body was badly mutilated, including the private parts of the victim, a law student. As per the post-mortem report submitted by police surgeon Dr Lisa John of Alappuzha Medical College there were 38 ante-mortem injuries including small aberrations.
The five-page report says that the woman suffered a fatal injury across her chest of 13-cm length that reaches till her liver. The victim was tortured with a sharp weapon pushed inside her vagina which pierced her uterus and eventually her intestines came out.
Police claim that they have preserved a tooth of the victim and viscera samples for DNA analysis. The special investigation team under Ernakulam range IG Mahipal Yadav has hardly made a breakthrough in the case even though six days have passed after the incident that shocked the state.
A member in the team told this newspaper that there are about 10 persons in police custody but the one held in Kannur on Tuesday was not connected with the incident.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, Opposition leader VS Achuthanandan visited the woman’s mother who is undergoing treatment at the Taluk hospital in Perumbavoor. The Permbavur Town witnessed more than 10 protest marches to the Perumbavoor DySP office on Wednesday
he recent decision to expand the congested Hebbal flyover has raised concerns among traffic experts. They say that most flyovers in the city are carrying more than what they can handle.
Traffic expert and advisor to the state government on traffic issues M N Sreehari and his team on four in their recent study by flyovers revealed the difference between the volume and capacity of these flyovers. The study, titled ‘Volume-Capacity Study on Flyovers of Bengaluru’, was conducted on Sirsi Circle flyover (Mysuru Road), Richmond Circle flyover, ITC flyover and Hebbal flyover.
The study was completed in 2015 March and in one year, there has been a 8-10% growth in traffic and reduction of vehicular speed to 5-20 kmph. “This clearly shows that there is a need for longer flyovers, instead of the existing short ones. The government can think of connecting them with good approach roads to clear bottle necks,” Sreehari said.
Traffic volume on Mysuru Road to K R Market is 2,800 passenger car units (PCU) against the 2,200 PCU capacity, on the two-lane road during morning hours. Traffic volume from City Market to Mysuru Road circle during evening hours is 3,150 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
On Richmond Circle flyover from Double Road to Residency Road the traffic volume during morning hours on the two-lane road is 1,850 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU. During evening hours, from Richmond Road to Double Road, the traffic volume is 2,150 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
Sreehari explained that in case of Richmond Road, though PCU is less than the capacity, the location of he flyover is wrong as congestion is more on roads connecting the flyover. The flyover should have been towards Woodlands Hotel on Raja Rammohan Roy Road.
Traffic volume at the ITC flyover towards Banaswadi during morning hours is 2,765 PCU on both sides of the two-lane road, against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
At Hebbal flyover, traffic volume during morning hours on the three-lane road is 3,225 PCU against the capacity of 3,300 PCU. During evening hours, the traffic volume on the two-lane road from airport to the city is 2,992 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU. The traffic volume towards KR Puram from the city on the two-lane road is 2,457 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU, during morning hours. But in the evenings, the volume was 2,614 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
Crowded flyovers
Mysuru Road - KR Market – 1.2
KR Market- Mysuru Road circle – 1.4
Double road- Residencyroad – 0.84
Richmond road- Double Road – 0.97
ITC flyover towards
Banaswadi – 1.26
Hebbal flyover towards airport – 0.97 (morning); 1.36 (Evening)
KR Puram to City – 1.12 (morning); 1.19 (Evening)
Traffic expert and advisor to the state government on traffic issues M N Sreehari and his team on four in their recent study by flyovers revealed the difference between the volume and capacity of these flyovers. The study, titled ‘Volume-Capacity Study on Flyovers of Bengaluru’, was conducted on Sirsi Circle flyover (Mysuru Road), Richmond Circle flyover, ITC flyover and Hebbal flyover.
The study was completed in 2015 March and in one year, there has been a 8-10% growth in traffic and reduction of vehicular speed to 5-20 kmph. “This clearly shows that there is a need for longer flyovers, instead of the existing short ones. The government can think of connecting them with good approach roads to clear bottle necks,” Sreehari said.
Traffic volume on Mysuru Road to K R Market is 2,800 passenger car units (PCU) against the 2,200 PCU capacity, on the two-lane road during morning hours. Traffic volume from City Market to Mysuru Road circle during evening hours is 3,150 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
On Richmond Circle flyover from Double Road to Residency Road the traffic volume during morning hours on the two-lane road is 1,850 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU. During evening hours, from Richmond Road to Double Road, the traffic volume is 2,150 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
Sreehari explained that in case of Richmond Road, though PCU is less than the capacity, the location of he flyover is wrong as congestion is more on roads connecting the flyover. The flyover should have been towards Woodlands Hotel on Raja Rammohan Roy Road.
Traffic volume at the ITC flyover towards Banaswadi during morning hours is 2,765 PCU on both sides of the two-lane road, against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
At Hebbal flyover, traffic volume during morning hours on the three-lane road is 3,225 PCU against the capacity of 3,300 PCU. During evening hours, the traffic volume on the two-lane road from airport to the city is 2,992 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU. The traffic volume towards KR Puram from the city on the two-lane road is 2,457 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU, during morning hours. But in the evenings, the volume was 2,614 PCU against the capacity of 2,200 PCU.
Crowded flyovers
Mysuru Road - KR Market – 1.2
KR Market- Mysuru Road circle – 1.4
Double road- Residencyroad – 0.84
Richmond road- Double Road – 0.97
ITC flyover towards
Banaswadi – 1.26
Hebbal flyover towards airport – 0.97 (morning); 1.36 (Evening)
KR Puram to City – 1.12 (morning); 1.19 (Evening)
At a time when Hindu organisations are crying hoarse over the inter-faith wedding of a Hindu girl to a Muslim youth in Mandya, claiming it to be ‘Love Jihad’, a Muslim girl married a Hindu boy in the city on Wednesday.
The couple have been identified as Neha Anjum and Pradeep, both hailing from Chitradurga.
It is said that they have been in love for five years and decided to get married in Hassan as they faced opposition from both their families.
Pradeep was working at the APMC godown in Chitradurga and his father is a truck driver. Neha too was working at the APMC when they fell in love. Later, she got a job at a textile showroom.
Seeking police protection
The couple, with the help of their friends, got married at Ramadevarahalla temple on Wednesday. The newlywed met Superintendent of Police Rahul Kumar after their wedding and sought protection. Speaking to Deccan Herald, Neha said she was confident of leading a happy life.
The couple have been identified as Neha Anjum and Pradeep, both hailing from Chitradurga.
It is said that they have been in love for five years and decided to get married in Hassan as they faced opposition from both their families.
Pradeep was working at the APMC godown in Chitradurga and his father is a truck driver. Neha too was working at the APMC when they fell in love. Later, she got a job at a textile showroom.
Seeking police protection
The couple, with the help of their friends, got married at Ramadevarahalla temple on Wednesday. The newlywed met Superintendent of Police Rahul Kumar after their wedding and sought protection. Speaking to Deccan Herald, Neha said she was confident of leading a happy life.
At least 13 people were killed and 53 others injured when a bus fell off a small bridge into a dry rivulet in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district Wednesday night, police said.
The private luxury bus was on its way to the state capital Raipur from Gadhwa of the neighbouring Jharkhand state when the accident took place at Daldhowa ghat around 10:30 pm, about 400 km from here.
Around 5 kms away from Balrampur district headquarter, the bus driver suddenly spotted a motorcycle at a sharp curve at Daldhowa and while trying to save him, lost control over the steering following which the vehicle skidded into the dry rivulet and overturned two-three times, Balrampur Superintendent of Police Sadanand Kumar told PTI over phone.
Soon after getting news of the incident, a police team rushed to the spot and began rescue work, he said.
"So far there are reports of 13 deaths while 16 critically injured were shifted to Ambikapur district hospital. Besides, 37 other injured have been admitted to local hospital at Balrampur," the SP added.
The identity of the victims, all of them male, was being ascertained, he added.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Raman Singh has expressed grief over the incident.
The CM has directed the district administration to provide best medical care to the injured and prayed for their speedy recovery, an official spokesperson here said.
The private luxury bus was on its way to the state capital Raipur from Gadhwa of the neighbouring Jharkhand state when the accident took place at Daldhowa ghat around 10:30 pm, about 400 km from here.
Around 5 kms away from Balrampur district headquarter, the bus driver suddenly spotted a motorcycle at a sharp curve at Daldhowa and while trying to save him, lost control over the steering following which the vehicle skidded into the dry rivulet and overturned two-three times, Balrampur Superintendent of Police Sadanand Kumar told PTI over phone.
Soon after getting news of the incident, a police team rushed to the spot and began rescue work, he said.
"So far there are reports of 13 deaths while 16 critically injured were shifted to Ambikapur district hospital. Besides, 37 other injured have been admitted to local hospital at Balrampur," the SP added.
The identity of the victims, all of them male, was being ascertained, he added.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Raman Singh has expressed grief over the incident.
The CM has directed the district administration to provide best medical care to the injured and prayed for their speedy recovery, an official spokesperson here said.
Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu never leaves a single chance praising about his party and cadres. He keeps hooting that he is fire and that his party is synonymous for discipline. He should at least stop over doing this self praise for sometime after the shocking embarrassment he got from the TDP corporators from Vijayawada.
Four corporators from Vijayawada went on holiday to Pune. If they had some fun with families it would have been normal. These people boozed heavily and tried assaulting a woman in the railway station there. The Railway police who followed them took them into custody. Not stopping even then the corporators tried to use their power on the police too.
It is learnt that the some TDP big wigs called up the Railways Ministry and helped in the release of the corporators. They even got reassurance that the news did not leak.
Four corporators from Vijayawada went on holiday to Pune. If they had some fun with families it would have been normal. These people boozed heavily and tried assaulting a woman in the railway station there. The Railway police who followed them took them into custody. Not stopping even then the corporators tried to use their power on the police too.
It is learnt that the some TDP big wigs called up the Railways Ministry and helped in the release of the corporators. They even got reassurance that the news did not leak.
There have been reports that actress Jacqueline Fernandez has reunited with her ex-boyfriend Sheikh Hassan bin Rashid al Khalifa and the actress avoided clearing the rumour at an event here.
At the launch of a smartphone brand on Tuesday, when Jacqueline, who was accompanied with Sidharth Malhotra, was asked if she is single or if she has got back with her ex-boyfriend and she said: "I don't know about me being single, but I'm definitely into releasing a single (track). We should do it with our film (looking towards Sidharth)."
There were reports a few days back that Jacqueline has got back together with Rashid, who is the prince of Abu Dhabi. Reportedly, the two were in a relationship for two years and called it quits in 2011.
Sidharth and Jacqueline are set to feature in the remake of "Bang Bang". However, the actor clarified that it's not a sequel.
"Our film is not a sequel to 'Bang Bang'. For the first time, I'll be working with two-director team. It has got a lot of action, quirky comedy, love story." said the actor.
The film will be directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. of "Go Goa Gone" fame.
At the launch of a smartphone brand on Tuesday, when Jacqueline, who was accompanied with Sidharth Malhotra, was asked if she is single or if she has got back with her ex-boyfriend and she said: "I don't know about me being single, but I'm definitely into releasing a single (track). We should do it with our film (looking towards Sidharth)."
There were reports a few days back that Jacqueline has got back together with Rashid, who is the prince of Abu Dhabi. Reportedly, the two were in a relationship for two years and called it quits in 2011.
Sidharth and Jacqueline are set to feature in the remake of "Bang Bang". However, the actor clarified that it's not a sequel.
"Our film is not a sequel to 'Bang Bang'. For the first time, I'll be working with two-director team. It has got a lot of action, quirky comedy, love story." said the actor.
The film will be directed by Raj Nidimoru and Krishna D.K. of "Go Goa Gone" fame.
