Kaavaalaa: First single from Rajinikanth's Jailer ready, Anirudh's composition to be out on THIS date

 Rajinikanth's Jailer is the next big outing from Kollywood; the film helmed by Nelson Dilipkumar is due for release on August 10. The project bankrolled by Sun Pictures is the Superstar's release after almost two years. The movie, which began as an action drama, went on to garner more hype after a few senior actors were brought on board.

Mohanlal, Shiva Rajkumar and Jackie Shroff apart from Sunil and Tamannaah joined later which elevated the hype surrounding the movie. Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, Vinayakan and Vasanth Ravi were actors who initially joined the project.

One of the attractions of Jailer ever since the film was announced has been the music by Anirudh Ravichander. All eyes were on the songs in the movie after the makers announced the release date. Fans have been eagerly awaiting an update on the first single.

The composer and Nelson have now come up with a funny promo video, something they have been doing ever since their second collaboration Doctor. Both of them appear quite confident about the first song, which has been titled Kaavaalaa. Arunraja Kamaraj has penned lyrics for the peppy song which is shot in Tamannaah.

Though fans of Rajinikanth are surprised that the first single from Jailer isn't an intro song of the Superstar, they hope that Anirudh has ample stuff which is going to leave them enthralled. Marana Mass and Chumma Kizhi were the first singles that were unveiled earlier from the combination of Rajini and Anirudh in Petta and Darbar respectively.

Kaavaalaa is a song that is expected to have lyrics in Tamil and Telugu. Tamannaah is said to be playing an actress in the movie and cinephiles are waiting to know how makers have placed the track in the film. The song will be unveiled on July 6.

Shah Rukh Khan meets with accident on set, undergoes surgery in US: Report

 Actor Shah Rukh Khan reportedly met with an accident on the sets of one of his projects in Los Angeles. As per a new report on Tuesday, after the accident, Shah Rukh underwent surgery in the US. 

All about Shah Rukh's surgery

The actor was reportedly spotted with a bandage on his nose. Shah Rukh Khan is now back in India and has been ‘recuperating at home’. So far, neither Shah Rukh nor his team has issued any statement regarding the accident.

A source told ETimes, “SRK was shooting in Los Angeles for a project and he ended up hurting his nose. He began bleeding and was immediately rushed to a hospital.”

It also added, "His team was informed by the doctors that there was nothing to worry and that King Khan would need to undergo a minor surgery to stop the bleeding. Post the operation, SRK was spotted with a bandage on his nose Shah Rukh Khan is now back in the country, recuperating at home."

Shah Rukh had surgeries previously too

Shah Rukh is not new to getting injured. In his nearly 31-year-long Bollywood career, he has been hurt several times. In 2017, he underwent minor surgery. The actor also underwent surgery after facing a knee injury while shooting for Raees. In 2013, Shah Rukh underwent his eighth surgery after the completion of Chennai Express shoot. Shah Rukh Khan had to undergo surgery in 2009 as well to rectify the tear on his left shoulder.

Shah Rukh completed 31 years in Bollywood recently

Recently, Shah Rukh completed 31 years in the Hindi film industry. He had organized an Ask Me Anything session on Twitter on the occasion. One of his fans asked him about his popular song Chaiyya Chaiyya being performed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the United States. One of the social media users tweeted, "Sir Chaiyya Chaiyya chants welcomed Modi Ji in US....What do you wanna say about this?" He replied, "Wish I was there to dance to it....but they wouldn't allow a train inside I guess??!!!"

Shah Rukh's projects

Earlier this year, Shah Rukh made his much-awaited comeback after a hiatus of four years with Siddharth Anand's blockbuster action-thriller Pathaan, which was released in January this year. He will be next seen in the upcoming action-thriller Jawan, which is all set to hit the theatres on September 7.

Helmed by Atlee, the film also stars Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles. The film is expected to have high-octane action sequences. Shah Rukh's production company Red Chillies Entertainment has produced the actioner. He also has director Rajkumar Hirani's next Dunki opposite actor Taapsee Pannu. The official release date of Dunki is still awaited.

Rekha reacts as Deepika calls her aura magnetic: 'Incredibly heartening to see how new generation resonates with me'

 Rekha made a rare appearance on an international magazine's cover, and in the accompanying interview spoke about her life, career and much more. In the interview, Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone gushed over the veteran actor. While Shah Rukh said Rekha's charisma was unmatched, Deepika spoke about Rekha's aura.

As Deepika and Shah Rukh Khan spoke about why they remain in awe of Rekha, the veteran actor also opened up on what it is like seeing 'this new generation' resonate with her, when so many of her colleagues 'have been long forgotten'.

What Deepika and Shah Rukh said about Rekha

In Vogue Arabia’s July/August 2023 issue, Deepika was quoted as saying, "Rekha’s aura is magnetic. She can effortlessly captivate an entire audience with just a glance, and her performances are a masterclass in acting." Shah Rukh also said that Rekha's ‘charisma is unmatched’, and she leaves an indelible mark on every role she portrays.

Rekha's reaction

The veteran actor said in the same interview, “Today there is an avalanche of young talent with extraordinary skills and I am thoroughly impressed by their debut performances. And it gives me great pleasure that I am here to witness their rise. It is also incredibly heartening to see how they resonate with me when so many of my colleagues have been long forgotten by this new generation. They recognise that the work I do now, very sparingly, is still done with a sense of great reverence for the craft, with gratitude, and absolute love.”

Rekha's career

Rekha is best-known for her performances in films such as Umrao Jaan (1981), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress, Khubsoorat, Ghar, Judaai, Mujhe Insaaf Chahiye, Khoon Bhari Maang, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi and Silsila. She was last seen in R Balki-directed Shamitabh, which was released in 2015. The actor also featured in a special medley song in the 2018 film Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se.

Rekha was recently on the small screen in the promo of the TV show Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin. In the same Vogue Arabia interview, she also explained why she has not starred in any project for years. She said that with time she has earned the 'luxury to simply say no' to a project.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani trailer live updates: Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt reunite in love story by Karan Johar

 Watch Alia Bhatt talk about shooting for Tum Kya Mile with Ranveer Singh in Kashmir, four months after she gave birth to daughter Raha. Read full story here. 

Ranveer Singh has shared a funny video of himself as he teased Alia Bhatt's recent clip from the beach lip-syncing to their song Tum Kya Mile from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. Read full story here. 

Karan Johar had shared new stills from the film with the caption: “Ishq ne kaha mausam ki suni hai… ishq ne mausam banaya hai (love has never listened to weather, love is actually behind making the mood of the weather).”

Karan Johar gave fans a peek inside the first look test of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani but those on social media called it ‘disappointing’. Read full story here. 

As we eagerly await the trailer, director Karan Johar has increased our excitement by sharing the latest stills from the film, setting the internet on fire. Read full story here. 

IN PICS: Tamannaah Bhatia, Vijay Varma break silences as they pose together at Lust Stories 2 screening; Mrunal Thakur, Angad Bedi join in

 Love is in the air! Actors Tamannaah Bhatia and Vijay Varma have comfortably made their relationship public without any feelings of discomfort and the latest pictures from the screening of their upcoming web series, Lust Stories 2, are proof of the same.

In the clicked images, Tamannaah and Vijay arrived together for the screening event held last night in Mumbai city. Tamannaah chose to wear a lace-up corset skirt with a white top, while Vijay chose a power fitting suit with a black blazer.

In an interview with Film Companion earlier this month, Tamannaah had confirmed being in a relationship with Vijay and called him, “My happy place.”

At the screening event held last night, actors Mrunal Thakur, Angad Bedi, Neena Gupta also arrived in style for the event. Neena was spotted wearing a mustard coloured saree and aced her look by flashing her million-dollar smile.

Mrunal chose to wear a light coloured pink dress with minimal makeup, while Angad wore an all-black attire.

Not only this, but actors Konkona Sen Sharma and Amruta Subhash were also clicked at the screening event last night.

Have a look at the images.

About Lust Stories 2

Directed by filmmaker Konkona Sen Sharma, this romantic drama navigates the lives of four eminent Indian directors who explore sex, desire and love through short films. This upcoming web series is a sequel to 2018's Emmy-nominated Lust Stories and features actors Tamannaah Bhatia, Vijay Varma, Kajol, Neena Gupta, Angad Bedi, and Mrunal Thakur in pivotal roles.

Lust Stories Season 2 will be released on Netflix on June 29, 2023.

Blind teaser: Sonam Kapoor and Purab Kohli starrer seems a horrifying crime-thriller

 The highly anticipated teaser for the upcoming film Blind, starring Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, has finally been released. Directed by Shome Makhija, the movie features a stellar ensemble cast including Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, Lilette Dubey, and Shubham Saraf.

Blind tells the gripping story of a blind police officer who embarks on a rigorous search for a serial killer. The latest teaser begins with an intense sequence that sees Sonam as a blind woman taking a cab and getting offered to have water by the taxi driver, played by Purab Kohli. 

The video further gives a few glimpses of the movie as sees how the blind lady somehow rescues herself and becomes adamant to find the ruthless cab driver, who turns out to be a serial killer, and bring justice to society.

The makers dropped the gripping teaser video with a special caption on YouTube that reads, "Evil comes in many forms, but so does the truth…Will Gia be able to conquer the darkness? Watch #BlindOnJioCinema, streaming free 7 July onwards. #JioCinema #Blind #BlindonJioCinema #JioStudio (Sic)."

The film is a remake of the acclaimed Korean movie of the same name, originally released in 2011. Filming for Blind took place from December 28, 2020, to February 13, 2021, in Glasgow, Scotland. 

The world premiere of Blind is scheduled for July 7, and it will be exclusively available on JioCinema for free. The movie is a joint production between Jio Studios, RV Motion Pictures, and Lead Films, with Kanai, Avma, and Kross Pictures serving as producers.

One can never be sure of how a song will perform: Lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya on Tere Vaaste raking in millions on social media

 If you have been scrolling through your explore page on Instagram, you would’ve heard the song Tere Vaaste from the movie Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, starring Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan, on almost every alternated reel. It has been trending on social media since the actor duo began promoting the film. With over 3 million reels and way more than 100 million views, the song has surely caught on online.

Lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya, who penned the song, is over the moon that the song is being appreciated by listeners. He says, “I am really happy about the response that the song has got. Nothing is more reassuring and satisfying for us as artistes than the audience appreciates and enjoys our work.”

The 46-year-old shares that the song, which was composed and sung by Sachin-Jigar, “was created in Dubai by the duo” as he wrote the lyrics in Mumbai. Singers Varun Jain, Shadab Faridi and Altamash Faridi have also lent their voice.

Ask if he was expecting the song to be such a hit, and he says, “One can never be sure of how a song will perform. Every song has its destiny and its fate lies in the hands of the listeners.” The iconic hook step that has been recreated by all and sundry, was choreographed by Ganesh Acharya.

Sharing the process of writing the song, Bhattacharya says, “I really enjoyed writing this song. But, I wasn’t given a brief for the song other than the film needed a fun yet light love song. I wanted to write a song for those romantics who are sincere and ready to walk that extra mile for their beloved yet are lazy. If you hear the lyrics in the chorus and the antra, you will realise that he is ready to do the work for his lover only if she isn’t convinced by his logic of not going to actually get the stars and moon for her. I am glad that people listened and connected with the lyrics.”

The Kesariya lyricist, who isn’t “social media savvy at all” believes that social media is one of the ways to judge if a song is doing well. “I may have a negligible presence online but from what I can gauge these days, social media plays a significant role in how songs reach and connect with people. And this song has sure caught on, on Insta reels and YouTube shorts.”