News is that Atlee has decided to change lanes after his plans to work with Allu Arjun for his forthcoming project didn’t come to fruition. The grapevine is buzzing with speculations that the renowned filmmaker has now set his sights on Bollywood’s superstar Salman Khan, bringing the same subject to the table. Currently, these discussions are in the preliminary stages, and Atlee is aiming to begin shooting the movie in the early months of 2025.
However, it remains to be seen if the megastar Salman Khan and his production team will be comfortable with Atlee’s revised remuneration demands. This comes after the filmmaker’s monumental success with his last venture, ‘Jawan’ (2023), featuring Shah Rukh Khan, which evidently escalated Atlee’s market value. Reports suggest that Atlee’s earlier project with Allu Arjun hit a standstill because the producers considered the director’s fee of R80 crore to be nonviable. Nonetheless, close sources to Atlee clarified that the halt in negotiations stemmed from creative differences with the ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ actor, and notably, there is no ill will between them. It isn’t a far-fetched notion to pair another major movie with a different Khan following the successful SRK collaboration, or is it?
In other news, the world of Tinsel Town is witnessing a flurry of activity. The production timeline for ‘Devara: Part 1’ has been advanced from October 10 to September 27, putting director Koratala Siva and his team in a race against time. The main actors, NTR Junior and Janhvi Kapoor, are expected to jet off to Thailand soon to film a romantic song sequence at some stunning locales on nearby islands. NTR Jr was recently spotted returning from Goa, wrapping up an intense action-packed schedule featuring several high-octane scenes alongside Ali Khan under challenging climatic conditions. The movie’s second installment is likely to commence shooting later this year.
In the digital age, the menace of fake accounts and misinformation continues unabated. Janhvi Kapoor, in particular, has found herself at the center of this storm, with numerous counterfeit profiles cropping up in her name on the popular micro-blogging platform, X. Alarmingly, some of these bogus accounts bear the verified blue tick, further muddling matters. Addressing the confusion, Janhvi’s spokesperson stated, “In the digital world, it is very easy to create an account in anyone’s name. This is to clarify that Janhvi Kapoor has no official account on X. Please refrain from using any information provided by these fake accounts.”
Switching gears to the political sphere, multitalented Kangana Ranaut has added another feather to her cap with her recent win in the Lok Sabha elections from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, and subsequent entry into parliament.
. Despite her new responsibilities, she continues to cherish moments with her family. Recently, she attended the wedding of her cousin Varun and even gifted the newlyweds a luxurious home in Chandigarh. Expressing his gratitude on social media, Varun posted pictures of their new abode and wrote, “Thank you, Kangana didi… Chandigarh is home now.” Kangana reshared the post, quoting Guru Nanak Dev ji’s teachings about sharing one’s resources, and expressed her joy in giving back.
Back on the film front, ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ is set to resume shooting under the direction of Anees Bazmee after a hiatus taken for the lead actor, Kartik Aaryan, to promote his latest film, ‘Chandu Champion.’ The team will now move to Madhya Pradesh to film in the majestic Orchha palace and havelis. Actress Triptii Dimri, who spent the break traveling, will join Kartik on set. Bazmee plans to wrap up the Madhya Pradesh outdoor schedule by the end of July, with only one more schedule remaining before the horror-comedy can be deemed complete.
Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for his next project despite the setback of his period action film with Hanu-Man director Prasanth Varma being shelved. Known for his rigorous preparation, Singh is reportedly bulking up for the upcoming role. This insight comes courtesy of writer Shobhaa De, who shared a snapshot of an unexpected meeting with the actor, noting that Singh was focused on high-carb intake to gain 15 kg for his new role. Additionally, amidst this professional preparation, Ranveer and his wife, Deepika Padukone, are also expecting their first child.
Veteran singer Alka Yagnik recently revealed she is battling a rare hearing disorder. Describing a shocking incident where she experienced sudden hearing loss upon disembarking from a flight, she disclosed that doctors diagnosed her with a rare sensory neural nerve hearing loss due to a viral attack. In a candid social media post, Yagnik shared her experience and cautioned her fans and young colleagues about the potential dangers of exposure to loud music and headphones. She expressed hope for recovery and a return to her passion for music with the continued support of her fans.
