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2 days, 12 hours ago

Vidudalai 2: A Disappointing Sequel Despite Social Message and Star Power

The much-anticipated Vidudalai 2 offers glimpses of compelling moments and a strong social cause but falls short of expectations, especially coming from a director of Vetrimaran’s caliber. The film, which shifts its focus to a hero-centric narrative with Vijay Sethupathi, deviates from the gripping tone set by Vidudalai 1.A producer commented, “Vijay Sethupathi’s character becomes overly preachy while justifying his …

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‘Viduthalai Part 2’ movie review: Vijay Sethupathi powers Vetri Maaran’s sequel where ideology outweighs intimate storytelling

The Hindu

During one of Viduthalai Part 2’s best scenes, a brief and fleeting moment features a leaf falling on an unconscious Perumal Vaathiyaar. Moments like these populate Vetri Maaran’s Viduthalai Part 2, his most politically charged film yet that leaves you wishing it had more to offer. Viduthalai Part 2 Director: Vetri Maaran Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Manju Warrier, Soori, Chetan Runtime: …

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3 days, 8 hours ago

How The Holiday's 'boob graze scene' between Jack Black and Kate Winslet was inspired by a real life awkward moment on set

Daily Mail

The Holiday has cemented itself as a festive classic that Brits still sit down to watch every Christmas, almost two decades after it hit screens. Director and writer Nancy Meyers revealed that the slightly odd scene where Miles apologises to Iris for 'grazing her boob' as he reaches across in a sushi bar came after an awkward moment between Nancy …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

Ajay Devgn-starrer De De Pyaar De 2 finally locks release date | Check details

India TV News

Ajay Devgn's much-awaited romantic drama flick De De Pyaar De 2 is all set to be released in theatres on November 14, 2025. Actor Rakul Preet Singh is also returning for the sequel, titled De De Pyaar De 2 and directed by Anshul Sharma. Filmmaker Luv Ranjan's banner Luv Films shared the news of the film's release date on its …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

Pushpa 2 box office Day 14: Allu Arjun film mints Rs 973 crore in India in 2 weeks

India Today

Allu Arjun and director Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule successfully completed two weeks in theatres. The sequel earned Rs 973.2 crore nett in India by the end of 14 days at the box office. On Day 14, Pushpa 2 earned approximately Rs 20.8 crore nett in India, which is indeed a great sign for the film's long run in theatres. …

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5 days, 10 hours ago

Bob Persichetti, Justin K Thompson to direct ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’

The Hindu

Hollywood studio Sony Pictures has roped in Bob Persichetti and Justin K Thompson to direct the third installment in the Spider-Verse animated franchise. Titled Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, the highly-anticipated movie will conclude the trilogy that started with 2018’s critically-acclaimed title Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which won an Oscar for best animated film, and continued with 2023’s Spider-Man: Across the …

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6 days, 17 hours ago

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's Wicked sequel title announced

India Today

The eagerly awaited sequel to Jon M Chu’s Wicked has been officially titled Wicked: For Good. The announcement comes as the first installment, Wicked Part One, continues to dominate the box office, surpassing the $500 million milestone globally over the weekend. Both films are adapted from Gregory Maguire’s acclaimed 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch …

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'Top Gun' impact: Tom Cruise honoured by US Navy for supporting military pride

India Today

The world’s most famous fictional, Top Gun is now a decorated naval hero. On Tuesday, Tom Cruise was awarded the US Navy’s top civilian honor for his “Outstanding Contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films. And I see that in the servicemen and women.” “Top Gun,” the smash hit 1986 movie about Cold …

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1 week ago

Barbie sequel in 'early stages' as Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach develop new story ideas: Report

Hindustan Times

The wildly successful Barbie film, which earned a staggering USD 1.4 billion globally and became one of the most talked-about cultural phenomena of 2023, could soon return to the big screen. Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have already developed an idea for a sequel to the blockbuster film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, sources close to the project hint that …

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1 week ago

Vijay Sethupathi open to hero roles in Telugu cinema

Deccan Chronicle

Acclaimed Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi has revealed his interest in debuting as a lead actor in Tollywood. The actor is currently enjoying the massive success of his Tamil film Maharaja and expressed gratitude to Telugu audiences for their support. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take up a role in Ram Charan’s upcoming film with Buchi Babu due to scheduling conflicts,” he explained. …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Rima Das continues her solitary pursuit with Village Rockstars sequel

The Hindu

Thiruvananthapuram Back in 2017, Rima Das burst into the film festival circuit as the one-person crew behind the acclaimed Assamese film Village Rockstars. Seven years later, when Ms. Das returns with the sequel Village Rockstars 2, not much has changed in her approach, she says, despite the access to funds and support that came with the acclaim that her films …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Will Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's Game Changer have a sequel? Srikanth clarifies

Hindustan Times

For better or worse, the trend is for films to end in cliffhangers, setting up the story for a sequel in a few years. One question on everyone’s mind is whether Shankar’s maiden Telugu film, Game Changer, will have a sequel with Ram Charan and Kiara Advani in the lead roles. Kiara Advani and Ram Charan in a still from …

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1 week, 3 days ago

What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones quests

Hindustan Times

Angelina Jolie portraying opera singer Maria Callas in the movie “Maria” and a Jamie Foxx Netflix comedy special are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones quests Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Jude Law leaves The Holiday fans screaming after teasing a sequel

The Independent

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jude Law and director Nancy Meyers have teased fans of the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Sequel culture in Indian films: Risk worth taking or milked for craze?

India Today

The Indian film industry is witnessing an unprecedented surge in sequels. Others, like Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2 and Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s Tillu Square, revive celebrated characters and stories. For instance, Baahubali: The Beginning left viewers intrigued with the question, “Why did Kattappa kill Baahubali?”- a compelling yet organic cliffhanger that didn’t compromise the narrative arc of the first instalment. These films …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Can Ridley Scott top himself with ‘Gladiator II’?

LA Times

Ridley Scott is back with a sequel to his best picture-winning “Gladiator,” and if it wins the top prize come Oscar night, he will have finally won a statuette of his own as a producer of the film, something he wasn’t on the original 2000 release starring Russell Crowe. Oscar fortunes aside, the sequel is off to a strong start …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Pan-Indian cinema: A plague of tiring sequels, buzzkill cliffhangers, ineffective cameos and half-films

The Hindu

A two-film-strong, 340-minute-long cat-and-mouse game comes to an end in director Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule. The extended climax of the Allu Arjun-starrer, meant as a segue to a third Pushpa film, is an excruciatingly tedious episode that leaves you with a poor aftertaste — it’s a cold shower moment in this otherwise ‘wildfire’ of a film. One story, two …

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2 weeks ago

Ranbir Kapoor Announces Trilogy For Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Hit Film 'Animal', Shares Updates On 'Brahmastra 2'

ABP News

New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor is riding high on the success of his 2023 film ‘Animal’ and has recently dropped some exciting news about the sequel. The three-part film, according to Ranbir Kapoor, has always been part of the filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga's vision. Alia Bhatt to Return for 'Brahmastra Part 2' Ranbir Kapoor also spoke about his second big project, …

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‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ actress Ashwini Kalsekar says she was unable to conceive due to her kidney issues: ‘Surrogacy was not in fashion at that time’

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She continued, “I didn’t get what I wanted. I am traditional and I wanted to live the whole circle of life.“ ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ actress Ashwini Kalsekar recently said in an interview that Hauterry she was unable to conceive due to her kidney issues. She said, ‘Surrogacy was not in fashion at that time’ Ashwini added, “We were still settling, …

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2 weeks ago

What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones quests

Associated Press

Angelina Jolie portraying opera singer Maria Callas in the movie “Maria” and a Jamie Foxx Netflix comedy special are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Snoop Dogg teams up with Dr. Dre on an album, …

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Ranbir Kapoor reveals Sandeep Reddy Vanga's plans for Animal trilogy

India Today

Actor Ranbir Kapoor has revealed exciting updates about the sequel to Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal, the 2023 blockbuster that cemented his position as one of the year's highest-grossing stars. Kapoor shared that Vanga plans to turn Animal into a trilogy, with the sequel titled Animal Park. He just kind of flirted with what he really wanted to do with the …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Allu Arjun breaks silence on woman’s death at Pushpa 2 premiere, leaves internet divided; fans say ‘you lost respect’

Hindustan Times

In 2021 when Allu Arjun arrived in theatres with Pushpa: The Rise, he left a lasting impact on the audience. The craze went to a whole other level when Allu Arjun himself reached Hyderabad’s Sandhya theatre for the premiere show. Allu Arjun reacts to his female fan's death at Pushpa 2 premiere In this 3-minute-47-second long clip, the actor called …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sitaare Zameen Par is not a sequel to Taare Zameen Par? Here's what Aamir Khan said

Hindustan Times

Taare Zameen Par remains one of the most important films of Aamir Khan's career, which released in 2007 to great acclaim and love from audiences. Fans are eagerly waiting for updates on Aamir's next Sitaare Zameen Par, which is touted as the film's spiritual sequel. In an interview with Deadline at the Red Sea International Film Festival, Aamir opened up …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Amid dating buzz, Rashmika Mandanna spotted watching Pushpa 2 with Vijay Deverakonda's family in Hyderabad

Hindustan Times

Rashmika Mandanna’s movie outing A photograph of the actor has surfaced on social media. It shows her at the cinema hall accompanied by her rumoured boyfriend, Vijay Deverakonda's mother, Devarakonda Madhavi, and his brother, Anand Deverakonda. In fact, her sweatshirt was from Vijay Deverakonda's clothing brand. Earlier this week, Rashmika took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photos from Pushpa: The …

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Vidudalai 2: A Disappointing Sequel Despite Social Message and Star Power

‘Viduthalai Part 2’ movie review: Vijay Sethupathi powers Vetri Maaran’s sequel where ideology outweighs intimate storytelling

How The Holiday's 'boob graze scene' between Jack Black and Kate Winslet was inspired by a real life awkward moment on set

Ajay Devgn-starrer De De Pyaar De 2 finally locks release date | Check details

Pushpa 2 box office Day 14: Allu Arjun film mints Rs 973 crore in India in 2 weeks

Bob Persichetti, Justin K Thompson to direct ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’

Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo's Wicked sequel title announced

'Top Gun' impact: Tom Cruise honoured by US Navy for supporting military pride

Barbie sequel in 'early stages' as Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach develop new story ideas: Report

Vijay Sethupathi open to hero roles in Telugu cinema

Rima Das continues her solitary pursuit with Village Rockstars sequel

Will Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's Game Changer have a sequel? Srikanth clarifies

What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones quests

Jude Law leaves The Holiday fans screaming after teasing a sequel

Sequel culture in Indian films: Risk worth taking or milked for craze?

Can Ridley Scott top himself with ‘Gladiator II’?

Pan-Indian cinema: A plague of tiring sequels, buzzkill cliffhangers, ineffective cameos and half-films

Ranbir Kapoor Announces Trilogy For Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Hit Film 'Animal', Shares Updates On 'Brahmastra 2'

‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’ actress Ashwini Kalsekar says she was unable to conceive due to her kidney issues: ‘Surrogacy was not in fashion at that time’

What to stream: Paris and Nicole reunite, Romano and Kudrow team up and Indiana Jones quests

Ranbir Kapoor reveals Sandeep Reddy Vanga's plans for Animal trilogy

Allu Arjun breaks silence on woman’s death at Pushpa 2 premiere, leaves internet divided; fans say ‘you lost respect’

Sitaare Zameen Par is not a sequel to Taare Zameen Par? Here's what Aamir Khan said

Amid dating buzz, Rashmika Mandanna spotted watching Pushpa 2 with Vijay Deverakonda's family in Hyderabad