Allu Arjun, a National award-winning actor and face of the 'Pushpa' franchise, has been detained by the police on Friday afternoon. The actor was named in a stampede case that led to the death of a woman and left a boy critically injured. The stampede was followed by Allu Arjun's appearance at the Pushpa 2 premiere on December 4 at Sandhya theatre in Hyderabad. Police had registered a case under sections 105 (Culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 118(1) (Voluntarily causing hurt) r/w 3(5) BNS against Allu Arjun, his security team and the management of the theatre. Netizens react to Allu Arjun's arrest The news came as a surprise and shock to many especially fans of the actor. Amid the report, a video of the police arriving at the actor's Jubilee residence to escort him to the station is going viral. In the video, wearing a white hoodie, Allu can be seen having a cup of tea and interacting with the cops with a smile on his face. His wife Sneha and father Allu Aravind can also be seen with him. The actor finishes his beverage and gets into the police vehicle. The arrests of the actor have led to several reactions from netizens. While some cannot understand how the 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' star is accountable for the stampede some came up with light-hearted remarks to comment on the matter. "By this logic, shouldn't railway minister be arrested during training accidents? " a netizen wrote wondering what the logic behind the arrest is. "Doesn't make sense to arrest the lead actor. You can take action against the theatre management for sure," asked an X user. "Was Allu Arjun in charge of security arrangements?," asked another user. "Nothing big will get bail within hours," wrote a confident netizen. Finally Pushpa is caught by the police pic.twitter.com/zWCbktdNZK — Āryāvarta (@Indo__Aryan) December 13, 2024 A netizen wrote, "Jhuk gaya saala" tweaking Allu Arjun's popular dialogue from Pushpa: The Rise and Pushpa: The Rule. What Allu Arjun said about the tragic incident Allu Arjun on December 6 announced an assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the deceased's family and said that he is "deeply heartbroken". The actor assured the grieving family that he would meet them personally and extend every possible assistance. Allu Arjun also promised to take care of the medical expenses of the boy, whose condition remained critical. "Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for space to grieve, I stand committed to extending every possible assistance to help them navigate through this challenging journey," Allu Arjun posted on social media platform X. Recently, at the success meet of the film, Allu once again addressed the issue. "The incident that took place in the Sandhya theatre is very unfortunate...I'm shocked. It took me hours to process it and respond to the incident. I couldn't process it psychologically. It took me around 10 hours. We all blanked out when we heard the news. Sukumar sir also got extremely emotional. I will personally meet them later. We will always be there and try to support the family," he said.
13 December,2024 02:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPushpa 2 actor and Icon star Allu Arjun was arrested Friday afternoon by the Hyderabad police at the Chikkadpally police station. This arrest comes after a 35-year-old woman, Revathi, died during a stampede at Sandhya Theatre on December 4 during the premiere show of Allu Arjun's much-awaited film Pushpa 2. The deceased woman's nine-year-old son was also injured during the mismanaged premiere. During the probe, it was found that there was no separate entry or exit for the actor or his team. According to officers, Allu had entered the theatre at around 9:30 pm and a huge crowd tried to enter with the actor, resulting in the actor's security team pushing the crowd. Events following the woman's death at Pushpa 2 premiere stampede Following this event, the deceased woman's husband lodged an FIR on December 5, asking to investigate the crowd mismanagement and safety lapses that occurred during the premiere. Police had earlier filed a case against the management of Sandhya Theatre, the actor, and his team. The deceased woman was identified as M Revathi, a homemaker who had come to the theatre with her family to watch the premiere of the Icon star's movie. Her son is a fan of the actor. The management of Sandhya Theatre had revealed that they were unaware of the actor's arrival. Neither Allu Arjun nor his team had communicated about the actor's appearance at the theatre on the premiere day. The police arrested the theatre owner, general manager, and security manager on December 8. Legal actions taken against Allu Arjun, the Pushpa 2 actor Allu Arjun had approached the Telangana High Court, seeking orders to cancel the FIR on December 11. Police have arrested Allu Arjun under BNS section 105 (Culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 118(1) (Voluntarily causing hurt) r/w 3(5). The actor will be presented before a magistrate later in the day, today. On December 26, Allu Arjun took to X to announce assistance of 25 lakh to the family of the deceased and had shared that he is deeply shaken by the loss. The Pushpa 2 actor had promised all sorts of assistance to the woman's family and had offered to pay for the medical expenses of the boy, who was still critical. The actor's father and famous filmmaker Allu Arvind was also present during Allu's arrest. The actor was taken into custody from his Jubilee Hills home in Hyderabad. The actor's wife Sneha Reddy was also present during the arrest. Chikkadapally Police have taken #AlluArjun into custody for an inquiry in connection with the Sandhya Theatre case...#Pushpa2 #alluarjunarrest #pushparajarrest #Pushpa2ThaRule pic.twitter.com/S1EawFAVmp — Dandhavolu S Giri (@girizoom) December 13, 2024 The actor was seen smiling in the viral video of his arrest. He was seen wearing a white hoodie that read, "Flower nahi, wildflower hai", a famous dialogue from the actor's latest release, Pushpa 2.
13 December,2024 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelugu star Allu Arjun has been arrested in relation to the Hyderabad stampede case that led to the death of a woman and left her son critically injured. The Pushpa 2 star was at the Sandhya theatre to attend the premiere of his film Pushpa 2 along with his co-star Rashmika Mandanna. A huge crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of the superstar which caused a stampede. A woman and her son got trapped in the stampede. While the boy is in the hospital, the mother was declared dead upon arrival in the hospital on night of December 4. Allu Arjun gets detained by the police A police team from Chikkadpally Police Station took the actor into custody from his house in Jubilee Hills and shifted him to Police Station. Allu Arjun's father, well-known filmmaker Allu Arvind, and other family members were present when he was detained. Police had registered a case under sections 105 (Culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 118(1) (Voluntarily causing hurt) r/w 3(5) BNS against Allu Arjun, his security team and the management of the theatre. The case was registered at Chikkadpally Police Station on December 5 on a complaint by the deceased woman's husband. The police arrested the theatre owner, general manager and security manager on December 8. On December 11, the actor approached the Telangana High Court, seeking orders to quash the First Information Report (FIR). According to police, there was no intimation from theatre management or the actor's team that they would be visiting the theatre. T The theatre management also did not make any additional provisions regarding security to manage the crowd. What Allu Arjun said about the tragic incident Allu Arjun on December 6 announced an assistance of Rs 25 lakh for the deceased's family and said that he is "deeply heartbroken". The actor assured the grieving family that he would meet them personally and extend every possible assistance. Allu Arjun also promised to take care of the medical expenses of the boy, whose condition remained critical. "Deeply heartbroken by the tragic incident at Sandhya Theatre. My heartfelt condolences go out to the grieving family during this unimaginably difficult time. I want to assure them they are not alone in this pain and will meet the family personally. While respecting their need for space to grieve, I stand committed to extending every possible assistance to help them navigate through this challenging journey," Allu Arjun posted on social media platform X. Recently, at the success meet of the film, Allu once again addressed the issue. "The incident that took place in the Sandhya theatre is very unfortunate...I'm shocked. It took me hours to process it and respond to the incident. I couldn't process it psychologically. It took me around 10 hours. We all blanked out when we heard the news. Sukumar sir also got extremely emotional. I will personally meet them later. We will always be there and try to support the family," he said. (with inputs from IANS)
13 December,2024 01:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Shruti Haasan and Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan are in pink city, Jaipur for the shooting of their upcoming movie ‘Coolie’. The film stars Tamil cinema icon Rajinikanth in the lead role, and has been creating a buzz since its announcement. This project reportedly marks the first-ever collaboration between Shruti and Aamir, sparking immense excitement among fans eager to witness their on-screen chemistry. According to insiders, Shruti Haasan has already begun shooting alongside Aamir Khan in Jaipur. Having previously filmed portions of Coolie in Vizag and Chennai, Shruti has been deeply immersed in the project. With Aamir now joining the cast, expectations for this cinematic venture have soared even higher. The film is directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, who is known for ‘Vikram’, ‘Kaithi’ and ‘Leo’. The team is currently engaged in an intensive 10-day shoot in Jaipur, capturing pivotal scenes for the film. ‘Coolie’ promises to be a cinematic treat, poised to mesmerize audiences with its gripping narrative and stellar performances. The film also stars Nagarjuna, Upendra, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Reba Monica John and others in pivotal roles. Composer Anirudh Ravichander, editor Philomin Raj and cinematographer Girish Gangadharan are part of the technical team. Produced by Sun Pictures, ‘Coolie’ is slated for a grand release in 2025. Shruti, who is the daughter of Tamil cinema icon Kamal Haasan and actress Sarika Thakur, is also an established playback singer. She has also sung songs in Hindi films including ‘Aazma’ for ‘Luck’, ‘Alvida’ for ‘D-Day’ and ‘Joganiyan’ for ‘Tevar’. She began her career as a music director with her father's production ‘Unnaipol Oruvan’ and has since formed her own music band. She won the Best Music Director award for ‘Unnaipol Oruvan’ at Edison Awards. Last year, the actress released her single ‘Monster Machine’ which is a hard edged, industrial rock track, the song is an edgy and trippy celebration of the misfit attitude. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
13 December,2024 10:10 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBox-office domination is not the only objective of Pushpa 2: The Rule. The Allu Arjun-starrer, which has earned the distinction of becoming the biggest opener in Indian cinema, is now aiming bigger. Sources tell us that the makers of the Sukumar-directed venture are planning a massive marketing campaign in the United States, targeting both commercial success and a potential push for Oscars 2025. We’ve heard that Mythri Movie Makers, which has backed the action drama, is planning to independently submit the film for the 97th Academy Awards, vying for a spot in the Best International Feature Film nominations. A trade source reveals, “The marketing campaign will be along the lines of RRR [2022], where the makers took the film to the Academy independently and generated significant pre-Oscars buzz. In two weeks, Pushpa 2 will employ an aggressive lobbying strategy in Hollywood by hosting special screenings, press events, and influencer campaigns.” Arjun and the team will apparently head out on a 10-city tour that includes Los Angeles, New York, and Boston. Another source adds, “Academy is not the only goal, they also want to contribute to the growing trend of Indian cinema exploring international markets. It will also ensure that Pushpa 3: The Rampage has a larger global pull.” When mid-day reached out to trade expert Ramesh Bala, he said it was too early to know if the film’s team is campaigning for the Academy Awards that will be held in March. “The litmus test will be the Netflix release eight weeks later. RRR was watched widely because of its story. Pushpa 2 has a long shot [at the Academy], but it’s a shot worth taking. They will show it to critics in LA, but the real challenge will be to capture the interest of the American audience,” he said.
13 December,2024 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuThe Kerala High Court on Thursday termed as "very very serious" the "VIP darshan" provided to actor Dileep at the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala recently and said that it resulted in pilgrims being "virtually blocked" from getting darshan of the deity for several minutes. A bench of Justices Anil K Narendra and Muralee Krishna S said it was "not a question of two minutes" when the first two rows in front of the 'Sopanam' were "choked" for several minutes to allow the actor to get darshan. "What is the privilege such persons are having?" the court asked and directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and the Chief Police Coordinator to ensure such things do not happen in future. The observations and direction of the bench came after perusing the CCTV footage of the incident which occurred on December 5 and the video was also shown in the open court. "From the CCTV footage, we notice the movement of the pilgrims through the first row in front of the Sopanam was blocked from the southern side by the Devaswom guard on duty at around 10.58 pm. Film actor Dileep entered the first row of the Sopanam from the southern side by 10.58 pm and remained there till 11:05:45 pm. "It is evident from the video, that movement of pilgrims in the first row from the northern side was blocked by another Devaswom guard by 10.51 pm," the court noted. The TDB told the bench that it had already issued a show cause notice to the officers, including the two guards, responsible for regulating the movement of the pilgrims in front of the Sopanam. The Board's response came after the court asked what action was taken in connection with the incident. After considering the arguments, the bench said, "We deem it appropriate to direct the Travancore Devaswom Board and the Chief Police Coordinator to take necessary steps to ensure such privileges for remaining in front of the Sopanam of Sabarimala Sannidhanam for a considerably long time by blocking darshan of pilgrims was not extended to any pilgrim." The court directed the TDB and Chief Police Coordinator to ensure that "such things are not repeated at Sabarimala Sannidhanam" in future. "The further course of action to be taken shall be decided after filing of the reports by the Chief Police Coordinator and the secretary of the Board," the bench said and listed the matter for hearing on Friday. The court on last Friday slammed the police and TDB for providing "VIP darshan" to Dileep at the Lord Ayyappa shrine during the ongoing pilgrimage season, observing that it "hindered" darshan of many devotees who had stood in line for several hours. It had directed that the CCTV footage of the same be submitted in the court. The bench had said that the actor stood in the first row before the Sopanam throughout the 'Harivarasanam' (lullaby to Lord Ayyappa) till the close of the temple for the day. The court took up the issue on its own based on news reports of the "special VIP darshan" given to Dileep at Sabarimala on December 5 during the ongoing annual Mandalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage when there is a massive rush of devotees to the shrine each day from Kerala and its neighbouring states.
12 December,2024 07:14 PM IST | Kerala | PTI'Sabar Bonda' (Cactus Pears), directed by Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, proudly stands as India’s only feature film competing at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival and marks a historic milestone as the first-ever Marathi language feature to premiere at the prestigious festival. 'Sabar Bonda' is not only India’s but the only feature film from South Asia competing in Sundance Film Festival’s World Cinema Dramatic Competition this year selected from the thousands of submissions across the world that the festival receives. This tender yet powerful exploration of identity, familial expectations, and unconventional love is a landmark moment for Marathi cinema continuing the impressive rise of a new wave of Indian independent cinema on the global stage. Sabar Bonda explores loss, social norms, and conformity The film follows Anand, a city-dweller grappling with personal loss and familial pressures, as he embarks on a 10-day mourning ritual in his ancestral village. Amid the rugged beauty of western India, he finds solace and connection with Balya, a childhood friend facing similar societal expectations. The cast includes Bhushaan Manoj, Suraaj Suman, and Jayshri Jagtap. The narrative delicately captures the complexities of personal relationships forged under challenging circumstances and celebrates the courage it takes to honor one’s truth. Sabar Bonda's writer shares his connection with the film Produced by Neeraj Churi (UK), Mohamed Khaki (Canada), Kaushik Ray (UK), Naren Chandavarkar (India), Sidharth Meer (India), and Hareesh Reddypalli (India), with co-producer, acclaimed actor Jim Sarbh and associate producer Rajesh Parwatkar. Writer-director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade shared, 'Sabar Bonda' is a highly personal film. It reimagines the grief period I experienced in my ancestral village following my father's death, during which I felt enormous pressure to comply with cultural expectations, including marriage. This film transforms that moment of loss and confinement into a delicate romance that celebrates my experiences as well as my parents' love, who accepted my sexuality with grace and wisdom. Bringing this extremely personal narrative to life and receiving recognition at Sundance is a dream come true. I'm excited to share it with global audiences and commemorate Marathi cinema's historic presence at the festival." The Sundance Film Festival announced its selection last evening. While Sabar Bonda marked a milestone for Marathi Cinema, it also joins several other films from South Asia that have found significant resonance across the world this year, including Shuchi Talati’s 'Girls Will Be Girls' [Sundance 2024] and Payal Kapadia’s 'All We Imagine As Light' [Cannes Grand Prix Winner, 2024]
12 December,2024 06:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTamil stars Nayanthara and Dhanush made headlines after the actress published an open letter criticizing the latter for sending her a Rs 10 cr notice for using a BTS clip from their movie 'Naanum Rowdy Dhaan' for the Netflix documentary on Nayanthara's life and love story with Vignesh Shivan. After dropping the open letter, Nayanthara did not speak about it until now. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Nayanthara explained why she wrote the letter. She also said that Dhanush was a close friend and she tried to talk to him about the issue. Not a PR stunt for documentary, clears Nayanthara “Courage only comes from the truth. I only have to be scared when I’m fabricating something. If I’m not doing that, I don’t have to be scared. If I didn’t speak out now, when things had already gone too far, I don’t think anyone would have the courage to stand up for themselves ever again,” Nayanthara said adding, “Why should I be scared of doing something which I feel is right? I should be scared only if I’m doing something wrong. I’m not someone who would want to tarnish someone’s image just for the sake of publicity." "Why I am saying this is because there are a lot of people who have supported us largely but there are also a lot of people who are supposedly his fans and well wishers, which is fine, but for them to say that we did it as a PR stunt for the film? I don’t think that was the intention at all. I mean it never even crossed our minds. The film is not meant to be viewed as a film. It’s a documentary. You like the person, you want to know more about the person, you watched the film. It doesn’t come under the bracket of a hit or a flop," she added. Nayanthara tried to reach out to Dhanush “The controversy happened because I spoke out and I wanted to speak in public. Because I personally and genuinely tried to reach out to him so that I can have a direct answer (as to) why and what’s the issue," Nayanthara said. She revealed that her husband and director of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan, Vignesh Shivan, made several calls to Dhanush’s manager and even she connected with the manager to resolve the issue but couldn’t get through to the actor. She also said that she tried to reach out to him through their common friends but failed to connect with him. “When the trailer released, the BTS footage that was captured on our phones before, the thing that people don’t understand that… There are a lot of people saying that ‘It is his footage, it’s his rights.’ We are not at all talking about the clips from the film. BTS is a part of the contract only now. This was 10 years before, there were people randomly taking pictures and videos on phones. And these were random videos on our phones. So this was the thing we used, which is hardly anything. Even after so much issues that were created by him or his people, I would say, when the trailer came out, anybody who is a little bit sorted, would have let it be," she explained.
12 December,2024 03:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentD Group's upcoming film 'App Kaise Ho', produced by Manuel Cruz Darwin, is gearing up for release. The film, written and directed by Vineeth Jose, will also see Dhyan Sreenivasan in the lead role. Anand Madhusoodanan has composed the background score, while Don Vincent has composed the music. Amjath and Manuel Cruz Darwin are jointly producing the film. Dhyan had quite the year so far. His film 'Varshangellku Shesham' directed by his brother Vineeth Sreenivasan saw him the lead along with Pranav Mohanlal. The film also saw a special appearance by Nivin Pauly. The Vishu release that clashed with Fahadh Faasil's Aavesham was the talk of the town but opened to mixed reviews. More than the film, it was Dhyan's hilarious interviews that had people convinced to watch the film. After Varshangellku Shesham, Dhyan was seen in Malayalee from India alongside Nivin Pauly. However, the film tanked at the box office. About Manuel Cruz Darwin Manuel Cruz Darwin, a non-resident Indian businessman, gained prominence as a producer in the years 2021-22. A cinephile with a deep understanding of cinema, Manuel Cruz Darwin is known for producing both artistically and commercially successful films. Apart from films, he has also produced and distributed television series, documentaries, etc. D Group, owned by Manuel, was a production partner in the highly-rated serial 'Moodalmanj' that aired on Flowers TV. He has produced numerous films, including the critically acclaimed 'Minnal Murali', the box-office hit 'RDX', the experimental 'Two Men', the recent 'Oru Sarkar Utpannam', and the action thriller 'Kondal' which delved into the depths of the sea and human nature. A civil engineering graduate, Manuel Cruz Darwin entered the film industry in 2021 with 'Minnal Murali'. Subsequently, he has produced around six well-known films, firmly establishing himself in the Malayalam film industry. Some of his upcoming films include 'Bhrant', 'Vikaram', 'Padakkalam', and 'Detective Ujjwalan'. Moreover, Manuel Cruz Darwin's D Group is set to launch a new venture in collaboration with actor and producer Vijay Babu's Friday Film House. The company, named 'D Friday Tickets', will distribute films in Dubai. Manuel has won several awards, including the Best Feature Film award at the 7th Art Independent International Film Festival India and the Indo-Arab International Excellence Award. Apart from these, Manuel also runs various other business ventures. All Season Holding WLL, Prime Innovation WLL, BCL Green Energy and Safety, All Season Jewellers are all based in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia. He also owns hotels in Bahrain such as Celluloid, Irish Village, Cafe Italia (MAFIA), Over 338, Baglor Pub, Chapter 1, and Darwasa Cafe. He also operates Excel Cruise FZ-LLC General Trading in Dubai. All Season D Fort Ayurvedic Resort, All Season, D Group Cinemas, D Heal Associates, and Kadaiyil Financiers are his ventures in Kerala. Mag Shots Pub and Triads are his establishments in Chennai. D Group is also interested in starting a new venture in the tribal region of Wayanad.
12 December,2024 02:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLife and art imitate each other, and this could be corroborated by the recently released Dulquer Salmaan-starrer crime drama ‘Lucky Baskhar’. As per media reports, four school going kids in Andhra Pradesh have gone missing after watching the film. It’s stated that the kids were motivated by the film to leave their homes in search of money and fortune. The kids reportedly told their friends that they would return only after earning money and cars like the character of Bhaskhar does in the film. The four kids are identified as Charan Teja, Raghu, Karthik, and Kiran Kumar who are all studying in 9th grade. They all stay at a hostel in Maharanipet in Vizag. They were amused by the film to the degree that they all decided to earn money like the way the hero does in this film. The four came up with a plan to escape from the hostel and also got successful pulling it off. CCTV footage from the hostel captured the boys climbing over the gate and fleeing. The distraught parents approached the local police, who filed a missing persons report. Currently, the boys are being actively searched across bus terminals, railway stations, and other public locations. About Lucky Baskhar Directed by Venky Alturi, ‘Lucky Baskhar’ was a massive hit. After a successful run in the theatres, the film was recently made available for streaming on Netflix. Set in the early 1990s of Mumbai, the film narrates the story of a banker, who is burdened by family responsibilities and financial woes. He is an earnest and hardworking employee with a loving wife and kid. However, his financial condition forces him to exploit loopholes in the banking system to earn extra money What begins as a desperate bid to make quick money evolves into a calculated involvement in a larger stock market and money laundering scheme. The events were occurring at the same time as stockbroker Harshad Mehta was growing. As the titular character rises from rags to riches, his character transforms, exposing arrogance and ambition. However, his wife, Sumathi, serving as his moral compass, questions his choices and forces him to confront the consequences of his actions. Dulquer's character earns money taking big risks that could potentially land him in behind bars. However, the film portrays him as smart and always a step ahead of legal departments. His character is then shown moving out of the country and living a lavish life with his family. (with inputs from IANS)
12 December,2024 11:23 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Sai Pallavi will soon be seen on screen playing the role of Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana opposite Ranbir Kapoor who plays Lord Rama. Amid reports of the actress giving up on-veg food for the film, the actress has angrily reacted to the same. She also warned media portal and individuals of legal action if she sees 'cooked crappy stories' on her in the future. On Wednesday, Sai Pallavi took to her X handle and penned a note slamming reports that claimed she turned vegetarian for her role in Ramayana. "Most of the times, Almost every-time, I choose to stay silent whenever I see baseless rumours/ fabricated lies/ incorrect statements being spread with or without motives(God knows) but it’s high-time that I react as it keeps happening consistently and doesn’t seem to cease; especially around the time of my films’ releases/ announcements/ cherish-able moments of my career! Next time I see any “reputed” page or media/ individual carrying a cooked up crappy story in the name of news or gossip then you will hear from me legally! Period!," she wrote. Turns out, Sai Pallavi follows a vegetarian diet irrespective of the film she does. The actor once even stated in an interview, "If you take food, I am forever a vegetarian. I can't see when a life dies. I can't hurt another person and think that it is okay, they deserve it." About Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana 'Ramayana' will be a two-part film and will be released over the course of 2026 and 2027. Besides Ranbir Kapoor, the upcoming film will star Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Raavan. Ranbir will be seen essaying the role of Lord Ram in the same. Lara Dutta will portray Kaikeyi, Sunny Deol takes on the role of Hanuman, and Sheeba Chaddha will appear as Manthara. Earlier this year, a leaked photo from the set showing Ranbir and Sai in full costume went viral on social media. Talking about the film, co-producer Namit Malhotra shared, “More than a decade ago, I embarked on a noble quest to bring this epic that has ruled billions of hearts for over 5000 years to the big screen. And today, I am thrilled to see it taking shape beautifully as our teams work tirelessly with only one purpose: to present the most authentic, sacred, and visually stunning adaptation of our history, our truth, and our culture – our “RAMAYANA”– for people across the world. Join us as we fulfill our dream of bringing our greatest epic to life with pride and reverence… Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.” Namit Malhotra also revealed the first poster of the film on his Instagram handle. The poster features a magical arrow glowing with a golden aura. The poster reads, "Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana" along with the release date, which has been announced two years before.
12 December,2024 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
