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Avane Srimannarayana movie review: Rakshit Shetty film is a quirky fantasy comedy with a mythological twist - regional movies

Avane Srimannarayana Director: Sachin Cast: Rakshit Shetty, Shanvi Srivastav, Achyuth Kumar and Balaji Manohar Rakshit Shetty’s Avane Srimannarayana, the Tamil dubbed version of the Kannada film of the same name, is undoubtedly one of the quirkiest mainstream films to have come out in recent years. On paper, it’s the story of a group of people who are at loggerheads over some ancient treasure that has gone missing, but what it achieves cinematically, especially in terms of writing, presentation and cinematography, is commendable as it sets new benchmark for Kannada cinema with respect to aiming big and delivering without inhibitions. Avane Srimannarayana is the kind of film where Indiana Jones meets the Spaghetti Western to pave the way for a story with a punchy mythological twist. The story is set in a fantasy land called Amaravathi where, in pursuit of solving the disappearance of some ancient treasure, a quirky cop called Narayana (Rakshit Shetty) has to rub shoulders with and get past the head of a dacoit clan, Jayaram and a local, conniving politician Tukaram. The story follows Narayana’s efforts to find the missing treasure and save the locals from the tyranny of Jayaram.

Rakshit Shetty plays a cop with a sense of humour. The film really shines in its writing as it successfully manages to strike a balance between a fantasy comedy and a thriller. Rakshit, who is one of the writers, gives us a story that’s a nod to the Spaghetti Western, and he sells the idea with a screenplay that keeps us engaged despite the long running time. The story draws you into a world full of surprises. From cowboys to a bunch of boisterous drama actors and the search for missing treasure, Avane Srimannarayana works because it dares to experiment, especially with the fantasy genre which has rarely been explored by southern filmmakers. By the end of the film, you wish it was shorter, but you’ll still be pleasantly surprised by the overall attempt.  Watch the trailer of Avane Srimannarayana here: Rakshit Shetty leads the show from the front. As the quirky, corrupt cop with an itch to challenge himself, he makes the titular character so much fun to watch on screen. Imagine a scenario -- what if Jack Sparrow had not been a pirate and happened to be a cop in a small town, you’d get Narayana, whose energy is unmatchable. The support cast is equally good and the leading lady (Shanvi Srivastav), for a change, gets a meaty part. In fact, if not for Shanvi’s character, there’s no way the hidden treasure could be found. The story has an interesting mythological twist and it’s well complemented by a sub-plot featuring a bunch of drama actors. Also read | Cats movie review: Even nine lives aren’t enough to survive this nightmarish hell ride Avane Srimannarayana is a bold experiment. If not for the story, the film should keep you engaged with its grand visuals and music. Even though the climax feels slightly long-drawn, the film doesn’t disappoint as it reaches its end, and the credit for it must go to the team of writers. Follow @htshowbiz for more Read the full article

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Arjun Kapoor Sums Up His Decade With 'Some Amazing' As Well As Heartbroken Memories

Arjun Kapoor shared this picture. (Image courtesy: arjunkapoor)HighlightsArjun Kapoor shared a new post on Tuesday He summed up his decade with a note "2019 you taught me well," read a part of his noteNew Delhi: As we gear up to welcome the new year (and the new decade), Arjun Kapoor summed up his last 10 years with a heart-felt note, in which he mentioned how "some amazing" as well as heartbroken memories made his life a "roller coaster." In his note, the actor wrote about the time when he was a "nobody unknown to the world with no real opportunity lying in front of" him and how despite numerous obstacles, he never stopped believing in himself. Sharing a picture of himself, Arjun Kapoor wrote: "2019 you taught me well... reminded me what a roller coaster life is... I travelled, I lived, I laughed, I cried... I had some amazing moments, had some that broke my heart... personally, I'm excited about entering the new decade... at the start of 2010, I was a nobody unknown to the world with no real opportunity lying in front of me... today as we close the decade, I'm shooting my 14th film.""Lots of ups, some downs, gained an identity, lost my backbone in my Mother and Nani forever. Life is a roller coaster and we just gotta ride it... I say this to anyone reading this right now... never give up, never listen to the naysayers, believe in yourself, believe that you are meant to do what makes u happy... there are enough forces to pull you down everyday, trust me I have seen and felt it but to rise from there by exceeding what everyone thinks of you because you believed in yourself is an unbelievable feeling... when The Underdog wins, it's always a story worth telling... happy New Year to all of you who love me and maybe who don't... follow your dreams this decade... you never know what the future holds for you or any of us... big love," he added.Read Arjun Kapoor's full post here:Arjun Kapoor's decade started with his debut film Ishaqzaade, which released in 2012. He went on to feature in films such as Gunday, 2 States, Tevar, Half Girlfriend andPanipat to name a few. He currently has Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar and an untitled film by Kaashvie Nair in the pipeline. Read the full article

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Deepika Padukone Slams Reports That Hrithik Roshan Will Play Krishna In Mahabharata

Deepika and Hrithik haven't co-starred in a movie yet. (Image courtesy: deepika_hrithik )HighlightsDeepika reacted to rumours about Hrithik playing Krishna in Mahabharata "I have no clue about who is spreading it," said Deepika Deepika will play the role of Draupadi in the epic dramaNew Delhi: It seems like we have a wait a little longer to see Deepika Padukone and Hritihik Roshan together onscreen. The actress recently dismissed reports that Hrithik will play Lord Krishna in an adaptation of the Mahabharata, in which Deepika will play the role of Draupadi, stated a report in Amar Ujala. While promoting her upcoming film Chhapaak, when Deepika was asked about the reports of her sharing screen space with Hrithik in the epic drama, the actress told the publication: "These are mere rumours and I have no clue about who is spreading it. All I know is that the movie Draupadi is still being worked upon. In fact, we haven't finalised the script of the movie yet. As of now, we are looking for a talented director for the movie. Once the director is finalised, we will move towards the next step."Earlier, several publications, including Deccan Chronicle stated in their reports that Hrithik Roshan has been considered to portray Lord Krishna in the film. They quoted a source as saying: "Since producer Madhu Mantena is a very close friend of Hrithik's, he is in talks with the star for the role. Playing Lord Krishna is a welcome challenge for any actor. The logistics are being worked out for Hrithik's participation."Deepika, who will co-produce the film with Madhu Mantena, previously spoke about playing the role of Draupadi and called it "the role of a lifetime." She told news agency IANS: "I'm absolutely thrilled and honoured to be playing the role of Draupadi. I truly believe that it is the role of a lifetime. While the Mahabharata is popularly known for its mythological tales and cultural influence, many of life's lessons are also derived from the Mahabharata but most often from its men. Telling it with this fresh and new perspective will not only be interesting but also very significant."The Mahabharata adaptation will be made into parts, where the first part is expected to release on Diwali in 2021. Read the full article

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Neetu Kapoor Sends Best Wishes To Alia Bhatt For Gangubai Kathiawadi

Alia Bhatt shared this photo on Neetu Kapoor's bithday (courtesy aliaabhatt)HighlightsGangubai Kathiawadi will be directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are co-stars in Brahmastra Alia and Neetu Kapoor often trend for their Instagram exchangeNew Delhi: Alia Bhatt, who is all set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Gangubai Kathiawadi, shared a picture of the film's script on her Instagram profile on Saturday. The 26-year-old actress is extremely excited to be a part of the project and that clearly reflects through her post. Alia captioned her post: "Look what Santa gave me this year." The comments section on Alia's post was flooded with several comments from her fans and friends. Neetu Kapoor, whose son Ranbir Kapoor is said to be dating Alia, also commented on the actress' post. She dropped a heart and thumbs up emoji in the comments section. Alia and Neetu Kapoor frequently trend for their Instagram exchange.Take a look at Alia Bhatt's post here:Here's a screenshot of Neetu Kapoor's comment:Screenshot of Neetu Kapoor's comment on Alia Bhatt's post.On Christmas this year, Alia accompanied Ranbir Kapoor to his family's Christmas brunch. Take a look at the picture here:Last month, pictures from Alia Bhatt's dinner date with Ranbir and Neetu Kapoor went insanely viral on social media.After Alia and Ranbir's Filmfare Award wins earlier this year, Neetu Kapoor's excitement spilled on to Instagram when she dedicated a message to the couple and wrote: "And moments like these make you forget all the stress. Congratulations so proud and happy." ICYMI, this is the post we are talking about.Alia Bhatt spent the New Year's Eve with Ranbir and his family in New York last year, where Rishi Kapoor was undergoing cancer treatment.Rumours about Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's romance began after the couple made an appearance together at Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's wedding reception. The actors recently featured in a TV commercial together and they will be seen sharing screen space in Ayan Mukerji'sBrahmastra, which is slated to release next year. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Dimple Kapadia, Mouni Roy and Akkineni Nagarjuna. Read the full article

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How Sara Ali Khan And Brother Ibrahim Got The 'Party Started'

Christmas 2019: Sara Ali Khan with brother Ibrahim. (Image courtesy: saraalikhan95 )HighlightsSara, Ibrahim attended Kareena and Saif's Christmas party Sara shared pictures with Ibrahim on Instagram "It's Christmas eve for heaven's sake," she captioned her postNew Delhi: Sara Ali Khan's post perfectly encapsulates the very essence of Christmas and we just love it. The 24-year-old actress' Christmas greeting is anything but conventional. Sara, who attended a Christmas party hosted by her father Saif Ali Khan and his wife Kareena Kapoor on Tuesday night, shared a set of quirky pictures along with her brother Ibrahim Ali Khan, on her Instagram profile. In the pictures, Sara can be seen dressed in a white dress as she poses next to her brother Ibrahim, who can be seen wearing a grey sweater and trousers in some photos and sans shirt in others. Sara and Ibrahim offered a variety of expressions as they posed with a giant Christmas tree in the backdrop.Sara Ali Khan captioned the post: "Red nose reindeer, white snowflake, virgin eggnog and Christmas cake. Get the party started. It's Christmas eve for heaven's sake." Check out Sara Ali Khan's post here:The brother-sister duo attended the Christmas party hosted by Saif Ali Khan and Kareena on Tuesday night. They happily posed for the shutterbugs.Sara Ali Khan with brother Ibrahim.On the work front, Sara Ali Khan's line-up of films includes David Dhawan's Coolie No 1 remake, co-starring Varun Dhawan. She also has the remake of Love Aaj Kal in the pipeline. The film will be directed by Imtiaz Ali and it will feature Kartik Aaryan.Sara, the daughter of Bollywood actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, stepped in to Bollywood with the 2018 film Kedarnath, co-starring Sushant Singh Rajput. She also featured in Rohit Shetty's Simmba, co-starring Ranveer Singh, the same year. Read the full article

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Amitabh Bachchan, 'Down With Fever,' Will Miss National Awards Ceremony

Amitabh Bachchan photographed in Mumbai.HighlightsBig B will receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award this year "Down with fever ... Not allowed to travel," Big B tweeted The National Film Awards will be held in Delhi on MondayNew Delhi: Amitabh Bachchan will have to skip this year's National Film Awards ceremony, which will be held on Monday, in Delhi. The 77-year-old actor, in his latest tweet, stated that he will not be able to attend the prestigious award ceremony because he is "down with fever" and that he is not allowed to travel. "Down with fever... Not allowed to travel. Will not be able to attend National Award tomorrow in Delhi. So unfortunate, my regrets," Big B tweeted. Big B will be awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award - India's highest film honour this year. The awards will be presented to the winners by Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu on Monday.Read Big B's tweet here:T 3584/5/6 - Down with fever .. ! Not allowed to travel .. will not be able to attend National Award tomorrow in Delhi .. so unfortunate .. my regrets ..— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) December 22, 2019Earlier this year, Big B had to skip the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival because of health issues, news agency IANS reported. The Piku actor was admitted to Mumbai's Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital for a few days for a routine check-up in November this year. However, it was also reported that he was admitted due to liver ailment. A few days after the reports surfaced, the 77-year-old actor wrote about "strong warnings of work cut off" in his blog post.Amitabh Bachchan has won four National Film Awards for Best Actor through his illustrious career, last winning it for his performance in 2015 film Piku. Big B was last seen as a host on the TV quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati 11. Badla, co-starring Taapsee Pannu, remains his last release. The actor has films like Gulabo Sitabo, Chehre and Jhund, in the pipeline. Read the full article

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'She Stands Against Gender Inequality'

Rani Mukerji plays a cop in Mardaani 2.HighlightsRani Mukerji's Mardaani 2 recently released in India The film is the sequel to the 2014 film Mardaani Mardaani 2 has been directed by Gopi PuthranMumbai: Actress Rani Mukerji, who is currently riding high on the positive response her latest release Mardaani 2 is seeing, says the intention of making the film was to make the country aware of the new and growing threat that women face from underage criminals committing sexual crimes, reported news agency IANS. Mardaani 2 has minted over Rs 28.05 crore in its first week. Speaking about her film, Rani Mukerji said: "Mardaani 2 is a reflection of society and the times that we live in. I'm happy that the film is resonating with audiences across the country because it has a very important message. Our intention was to make India aware of the new and growing threat that women and girls face from underage criminals, who are resorting to such violent crimes," she was quoted as saying by IANS.She added: "If Mardaani 2 is making people sit up and take notice of the situation, our job is done."The actress is also delighted that the two debutants of the film - director Gopi Puthran and villain Vishal Jethwa - are being celebrated as brilliant finds. "I'm glad that the film is doing well and thrilled with the reaction that our two debutants, Gopi and Vishal, have been receiving. They truly deserve all the applause and the appreciation because they have given it their all for the film," she said, reported IANS.Rani Mukerji said both Gopi Puthran and Vishal "are refreshing additions to Bollywood and I wish they continue to delight us in the years to come."For Rani, the franchise will always be most special because she sees herself in the protagonist Shivani Shivaji Roy. "Mardaani 2, for me, will always be extremely special because I'm deeply attached to the character of Shivani Shivaji Roy. Her beliefs are my beliefs, her vision for society and India are my beliefs, her way to never stop doing the right thing and speak up against injustice resonates with my core," she said, adding she hopes Shivani inspires others to do the right thing and be self-reliant."She is an important cinematic character because she stands for women's empowerment. She stands against gender inequality," said the actress, reported IANS.(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Read the full article

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'His Work Will Be Remembered For Years To Come'

A file photo of Shriram Lagoo.HighlightsShriram Lagoo died in Pune on Tuesday evening He died because of old age related ailments Politicians condoled his death on TwitterNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned veteran actor Shriram Lagoo on Wednesday. The cinematic legend died in Pune on Tuesday evening due to old age related ailments, reported news agency PTI, citing scriptwriter Satish Alekar. He was 92. Paying tribute to the legendary actor, PM Narendra Modi wrote on social media that Shriram Lagoo's "work will be remembered for years to come." He tweeted: "Shriram Lagoo personified versatility and brilliance. Through the years, he enthralled audiences with outstanding performances. His work will be remembered for years to come. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his admirers. Om shanti."Dr. Shreeram Lagoo personified versatility and brilliance. Through the years, he enthralled audiences with outstanding performances. His work will be remembered for years to come. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his admirers. Om Shanti.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 18, 2019Shriram Lagoo died at a private hospital in Pune. His friend from the industry, Satish Alekar told PTI: "I spoke to his son-in-law. He died due to age-related complications." Shriram Lagoo was a well-known personality in Hindi as well as Marathi cinema and theatre. Throughout his career, he directed as well as appeared in several plays and films. He was best known for his performances in the 1977 Hindi film Gharaonda, the 1972 Marathi film Pinjra, the 1980 Marathi film Sinhasan, Thodisi Bewafaii (1980 Hindi film), the 1981 Hindi movie Laawaris and the 1983 iconic film Sadma.In the theatre scenario, he was part of critically acclaimed Marathi plays such as Jagannathacha Rath, Himalayachi Sawali, Premachi Goshta?, Kirwant, Garbo, Aadhe Adhure and Dubhang among others.Apart from acting, Shriram Lagoo was also associated with many social causes. He was also a trained otolaryngologist (a surgeon who deals with head and neck treatment).Other than Prime Minister Narendra Modi, other politicians such as Prithviraj Chavan and Prakash Javadekar also condoled the legendary actor's death on social media.My tributes to all time great artist Shreeram Lagoo. We have lost a versatile personality. A unique theatre actor dominated silver screen and created impact. He was social activists simultaneously.— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) December 17, 2019Sad to hear the demise of #ShriramLagoo. We lost not just the legendary actor but a torchbearer of progressive and rationalist movement in Maharashtra. I shall always remember his character in 'Samna'. My condolences to his family.— Prithviraj Chavan (@prithvrj) December 17, 2019Shriram Lagoo is survived by his wife Deepa Lagoo, who is a former actress. Read the full article

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Rajinikanth Says He 'Wants To Play The Role Of A Transgender'

Rajinikanth at the trailer launch of Darbar.Highlights"I have explored almost all the genres," said Rajinikanth "I would like to work in a Marathi film," he said Rajinikanth will next be seen in 'Darbar'Mumbai: Superstar Rajinikanth says he would love to explore the idea of playing a transgender in a film. "I have explored almost all the genres. I have worked in 160 films and it's been 45 years in the film industry. I want to play the role of a transgender," said the actor, when asked if there is still any genre or role that he would like to explore after such a glorious innings in films, reported news agency IANS. Rajinikanth opened up at the trailer launch of his upcoming film Darbar in Mumbai. When asked if he has been approached by any filmmaker to play a transgender, he said: "No, not yet. I thought about it just now and expressed my wish."The veteran actor also spoke of his wish to work in a Marathi film someday, since his roots belong to Maharashtra. He added that his passion for acting has been the driving factor for the last 45 years. He said: "I do speak in Marathi in my house. Once I had an opportunity to work in a Marathi film but that didn't work out. I would like to work in a Marathi film. Let's see when it happens. We have shot this film (Darbar) for 90 days in Mumbai. I really love the people of Mumbai."Rajinikanth, who was born as Shivaji Rao Gaekwad in a Marathi family in Bangalore, will be seen playing the commissioner of Mumbai in Darbar.When asked what drives him to work in films after having achieved everything, he said: "To be frank, it's about money (laughs). I have to justify the money I get and that is huge. No, actually it is the passion. I feel we should love the work that we do. I love acting and I love coming in front of the camera. I think the camera and the light give me energy."In Darbar, Rajinikanth will be seen playing a police officer after 27 years. "Actually, I don't like to act as a cop because it is related with duty and all the serious aspects. I love to play happy-go-lucky and entertaining characters. In a cop film, you have to be very serious since he (the character) chases criminals, so I used to avoid it. But (Darbar director) A.R. Murugadoss came to me with a very good subject. It is not a routine cop character. He (Murugadoss) has extracted very different kind of work from me and when you see the film, you will realise it," said Rajinikanth, reported IANS.At the trailer launch, he was accompanied by actor Suniel Shetty, who can be seen playing villain in the film, actor Prateik Babbar, cinematographer Santosh Sivan, music composer Anirudh Ravichander, singer Armaan Malik and director A.R. Murugadoss.Rajinikanth is known for creating stylish characters onscreen in terms of action, dialogue delivery and dance sequences. When asked if he gives inputs while developing his characters in his films, the actor said: "I do give inputs but director also gives a lot of inputs when I play a certain character. I don't exactly know what my style is. I don't think too much about how to play a certain character. The way I am in real life, I behave similarly on screen as well. I walk and talk fast in real life and that's what I do onscreen as well. I feel that's bit different therefore, people appreciate it."Darbar is an action thriller written and directed by Ghajini maker A.R. Murugadoss. The film stars Rajinikanth, Nayanthara, Prateik Babbar, Jatin Sarna, Dalip Tahil and Sunil Shetty.The film is scheduled for a worldwide release in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi on January 10, coinciding with Thai Pongal.(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.) Read the full article