Chennai, May 10 (IANS) The makers of director Sekhar Kammula’s highly anticipated pan-Indian movie, ‘Kubera’, featuring actors Dhanush and Nagarjuna in the lead, on Saturday disclosed that actor Dhanush plays a character called Deva in the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs.
The update came on a day Dhanush completed 23 years as an actor in the film industry.
Sree Venkateswara Cinemas, one of the production houses producing the film, took to its X timeline to congratulate the actor on a fine acting career.
It said, “Twenty three years of a remarkable actor whose journey of hard work, passion, and dedication continues to inspire. @dhanushkraja is all set to win hearts as #DEVA in #SekharKammulasKuberaa. More updates loading soon… Stay tuned! Releasing worldwide on June 20, 2025.”
The film triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs right from the day it was announced. By the time, the unit released the first single from the film called ‘Poyivaa Nanba’ in Tamil, ‘Poyiraa Mama’ in Telugu, ‘Poyivaa Nanba’ in Malayalam, ‘HogiBaa Geleya’ in Kannada and ‘Jaake Aana Yaara’ in Hindi, fans were eagerly awaiting updates.
Apart from Nagarjuna and Dhanush, the film also features Jim Sarbh and Rashmika Mandanna in pivotal roles. The film, which is to hit screens on June 20 this year, is keenly awaited as this is the first time that National-award winning actor Dhanush is joining hands with ace filmmaker Sekhar Kammula.
Rumours doing the rounds in the industry suggest that Dhanush plays the role of a beggar who later rises to become a mafia king in the film. However, there has been no official confirmation with regard to either of these speculations.
On the technical front, ‘Kubera’ has cinematography by Niketh Bommi. Ramakrishna Sabbani and Monika Nigotre are the production designers of the film. The film has been co-written by Chaithanya Pingali. Costumes for the film have been designed by Kavya Sriram and Poorvaa Jain. Kubera is being bankrolled by Suniel Naran and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the banner of Sree Venkateswara Cinemas.
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Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) Veteran actress Madhoo recently graced an episode of Sony TV’s “IBD Vs SD Champions Ka Tashan”. During an interaction, Madhoo recalled her first and last film with actor Ajay Devgn.
When asked, “The first co-star that comes to your mind, and why?”, she replied, “Ajay Devgn because he is my first co-star. I started my career with him. Also, one of my last movies in the 90s was “Diljale” with Ajay Devgn. So, it is almost like my first and last of the 90s was with him.”
Madhoo was seen with Ajay Devgn for the first time in the 1991 drama, “Phool Aur Kaante”, and later went on to become a part of several blockbuster hits like “Roja”, “Ottayal Pattalam”, and “Ennodishtam Koodamo”, to name just a few.
Up next, Madhoo will be seen essaying the role of Pannaga in the upcoming pan-India film “Kannappa”. The makers recently dropped a poster of her look from the movie. The still features her wielding a sword with a fierce look on her face while wearing ancient attire.
“Presenting @madhoo_rockstar as #Pannaga; The chief of the clan with her fierce & dare-devil spirit she is a force to be reckoned with”, the makers wrote on social media.
The primary cast of the film also stars Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, Sharath Kumar, Kajal Agarwal, Akshay Kumar and Prabhas in prominent roles, along with others.
The film helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh is based on the story of the legendary Kannappa, one of the greatest bhakts of Lord Shiva ever. The makers have already unveiled the gripping teaser of the movie, which shows Vishnu Manchu as Thinnadu.
Produced by AVA Entertainment in association with 24 Frames Factory, “Kannappa” is slated to reach the cinema halls on 25 April 2025.
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Mumbai, March 11 (IANS) Actor and politician Khushboo Sundar, while talking to IANS, has reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding the World Cup trophy being taken to a temple after India’s historic win against New Zealand national cricket team on the 8th of March.
Speaking to IANS in an exclusive conversation, Khushboo shared her strong views on the debate and stressed that the trophy belongs to the entire nation.
She added that it should be seen as a moment of pride for India rather than through the lens of religion.
“I don’t know why one needs to speak more about their thoughts than about winning the trophy. You thank Allah, Thank Bhagwan, it thank Jesus for winning the trophy. You should infact just also bow to God in gratitude that our Indian team has won the trophy again,” said Khushboo.
She added, “I don’t think there is anything wrong if you go to a temple or church with the trophy. When Sanju Samson won, he sat down and prayed by doing the cross sign on his heart. I respect him and bow to him. That reflects his thoughts as a cricketer.”
“When we won the trophy, our captain Surya Kumar took the soil from the ground and put it on his head. That may not be written in the Constitution, but it reflects our thoughts and emotions that states that as Indians, India come first.”
She further added, “Anyone can have their own religion. But the trophy that they have won is for India, for his country, for the nation. That is the biggest thing.”
The politician further said, “If people want to argue that someone went to a temple, mosque or church with the trophy, I would say their thinking is very small. The trophy is for India. It is a matter of pride for the country that we have the trophy.”
For the uninitiated, India won the ICC men’s T20 World Cup on the 8th of March at a thrilling match against New Zealand.
The match was held at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.
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