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>> Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary goes live amid controversies, open letters and support from peers

Earlier this week, Tamil star Nayanthara had accused actor-producer Dhanush of ‘revenge’ against her recent Netflix documentary. Nayanthara: beyond the fairy tale Later a legal notice was sent for the use of some unauthorized clips in the film. Hours after Nayanthara published the letter, seven of Dhanush’s former female co-stars extended their support to Nayanthara.

In the documentary, Nayanthara revealed that she had temporarily quit cinema at the peak of her career, influenced by the advice of a romantic partner. Janhvi Kapoor praised the recently released docu-series. A few days after the premiere, Nayanthara thanked Shahrukh Khan, Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan for giving NOC for the film.

>> AR Rahman, wife Saira Banu announce separation

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu announced separation after 29 years of marriage. A statement from the couple said they decided to separate after “significant emotional stress in their relationship”. The couple’s children also spoke out, emphasizing the need for privacy. Hours after their separation was announced, Musician group’s famed bassist Mohini Dey announced her separation with her husband Mark Hartsch.

>>Curtain raised on 55th International Film Festival of India

The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began on Wednesday with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa. Film director Ashutosh Gowarikar has been appointed chairman of the international jury for the festival. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said India’s focus is on developing the economy of content creators, showcasing the country’s rich heritage and culture and the diversity of languages ​​and literature.

Bollywood

Ajay Devgan ready to direct Akshay Kumar

Shahrukh Khan, Netflix announce Aryan Khan’s first series

Kangana Ranaut starrer film ‘Emergency’ has got a new release date.

Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘The Fable’ wins best film award at Leeds International Film Festival

Shabana Azmi to be honored at France’s Festival des 3 Continents

Hollywood

Robert Pattinson is in Christopher Nolan’s next film

Robert De Niro’s ‘Zero Day’ conspiracy series gets a Netflix release date

First look of Tom Hardy in ‘The Raid’ director Gareth Evans’ ‘Havoc’ released

Director and star say work on ‘Gladiator 3’ is already underway

Zack Snyder to direct LAPD action thriller for Netflix

regional cinema

Mohanlal-Mammootty’s film with Mahesh Narayanan has started

AR Rahman wins HMMA for Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Aadujeevitham’

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s next film is titled ‘Daku Maharaj’

Rishabh Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ gets a release date

Nayanthara joins hands with director Senthil Nallasamy for the first time for ‘Rakkayi’

Trailers

Allu Arjun is “jungle fire” in Sukumar’s action-packed ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ trailer

In ‘Barrows’ trailer, Mohanlal is the guardian of the treasure

Shekhar Kammula’s film ‘Kuber’ with Dhanush, Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna hints at a social thriller: First look

Basil Joseph, Nazriya Nazim starrer ‘Sukshmadarshini’ promises a mix of thrills and laughs with trailer

Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio’ Trailer Reveals the Chaotic World of a Film Studio

essential reading

1) Divya Prabha on the ‘All We Imagine as Light’ effect and how she feels she found her place in cinema with it

>>The actor talks about being a part of films that were screened at Locarno Film Festival and Cannes

2) ‘The Witches’ Director Elizabeth Sankey on Postpartum Horrors and Deconstructing the Idea of ​​the Witch

>>The British filmmaker’s sophomore documentary, ‘Witches,’ takes a poignant, in-depth look at the intersections of motherhood and mental health.

3) Milana Nagraj on pregnancy, returning to films and looking for stronger roles

>> The Kannada actor opens up about returning to work, his growth as an actor and his love for films driven by female characters

4) Sara Ali Khan on becoming a wellness coach

>>Bollywood actor talks about running and hosting a wellness retreat in Goa

5) Kannada playback singer Jaskaran Singh on his journey so far

>> Meet Karnataka’s new heartthrob, turban-wearing Jaskaran Singh, who has taken Kannada playback singing by storm

6) Singer Sunita Upadrasta shares about her first live performance in Visakhapatnam

>>Enthused by her performance, Sunita Upadrasta shares her thoughts on independent music and her favorite musical collaborations

7) Save and Project. Inside the final edition of the Film Heritage Foundation’s Traveling Workshop

>>One of the goals of the ninth edition of the Film Heritage Foundation’s ‘Travelling School’ in Kerala was to go beyond Bollywood

8) Remembering Tiruchi Loganathan and his evergreen Tamil songs

>> On his birth centenary, we remember how he mastered the art of playback singing long before others took to the stage

9) Even in the centenary year, Salil Choudhary’s music is mesmerizing the cultural sector of Kerala

>> In-depth knowledge of the work of the famous Bengali music director in Malayalam cinema

10) Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ hits pan-India wave in Bihar, leaves Patna spellbound.

>> For the first time, the trailer of Telugu film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ was launched at the iconic Gandhi Maidan

11) Remembering the first Indian Film Festival in China

>> Take a look at the time China hosted the Indian Republic Film Week, showcasing feature films as well as documentary series

12) Wildlife lovers capture the amazing life of jackals in a short glimpse

>>The documentary ‘Follow the Howl: Jackal – The Real Story’ recently won the State Award for Best Short Film during the Wildlife Week celebrations.

13) Screen Share Best movies and shows on journalists and journalism

>> Ranging from a real-life investigative reporter to a fictional photojournalist, here are some of our favorite screen magazines and their stories.

what to watch

1) Abhishek Bachchan sells resilience in a self-help guide ‘I Want to Talk’

>> Read full review here

2) Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande stole into our hearts with ‘Wicked,’ a gravity-defying extravaganza.

>> Read full review here

3) Ravi Teja Mullapudi and Vishwak Sen save the best for last with ‘Mechanic Rocky’

>> Read full review here

4) Naoko Yamada’s technicolor spectacle, ‘The Colors Within’, is a gentle treat

>> Read full review here

5) Satyadev’s financial thriller ‘Zebra’ does well

>> Read full review here

6) Emily Watson won everyone’s hearts with ‘Dune: Prophecy’.

>> Read full review here

7) Sharaf U Dheen presents ‘Hello Mummy’, a light-hearted horror-comedy that lags in some parts

>> Read full review here

8) Steve McQueen’s fantasy war drama ‘Blitz’ destroys Saoirse Ronan’s power

>> Read full review here

9) ‘Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale’ is a self-made superstar’s imperfect but heartfelt tribute to love

>> Read full review here

10) With ‘Silo’ Season 2, Rebecca Ferguson’s Return More Deeply Explores Apple TV’s Entertaining Dystopia

>> Read full review here

11) ‘Freedom at Midnight’ is a cool, layered account of the politics of division

>> Read full review here

12) Nazriya Nazim, Basil Joseph titled ‘Sukshmadarshini’, a cleverly written thriller that provides a satisfying high

>> Read full review here

13) Taraporevala’s dance around Kolkata, ‘Wack Girls’, has its heart in the right place, but nothing more

>> Read full review here