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>> Nayanthara’s Netflix documentary goes live amidst controversies, open letters and support from peers
Earlier this week, Tamil star Nayanthara accused actor-producer Dhanush of ‘festering vengeance’ against her recent Netflix documentary Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale after the latter sent a legal notice for the use of certain unauthorised clips in the film. Hours after Nayanthara published the letter, seven former female co-stars of Dhanush extended their support to Nayanthara.
In the documentary, Nayanthara revealed that she temporarily left cinema at the peak of her career, influenced by a romantic partner’s advice. Janhvi Kapoor gave a major shout-out to the newly released docu-series. A couple of days after the premiere, Nayanthara thanked Shah Rukh Khan, Chiranjeevi and Ram Charan for giving her an NOC for the film.
>> A.R. Rahman, wife Saira Banu announce separation
Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman and wife Saira Banu announced their separation after 29 years of marriage. A statement from the couple said they took the decision to separate after “significant emotional strain in their relationship”. The couple’s children also spoke out, emphasizing their need for privacy. Hours after they announced their separation, Mohini Dey, the renowned bassist from the music composer’s troupe, announced her split with husband Mark Hartsuch.
>> Curtain goes up on 55th International Film Festival of India
The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) kick-started with a star-studded opening ceremony at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium in Panaji, Goa, on Wednesday. Film director Ashutosh Gowariker has been appointed the chairperson of the International Jury for the festival. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said India was focused on developing the content creators’ economy, showcasing the country’s rich heritage and culture, and diversity of languages and literature.
Bollywood
Ajay Devgn set to direct Akshay Kumar
Shah Rukh Khan, Netflix announce Aryan Khan’s debut series
Kangana Ranaut-starrer ‘Emergency’ gets a new release date
Manoj Bajpayee’s ‘The Fable’ wins best film award at Leeds International Film Festival
Shabana Azmi to be feted at France’s Festival des 3 Continents
Hollywood
Robert Pattinson boards Christopher Nolan’s next
Robert De Niro’s ‘Zero Day’ conspiracy series gets Netflix release date
First look of Tom Hardy in ‘Havoc’ from ‘The Raid’ director Gareth Evans out
‘Gladiator 3’ already in works, say director and star
Zack Snyder to direct LAPD action thriller for Netflix
Regional cinema
Mohanlal-Mammootty film with Mahesh Narayanan gets rolling
A R Rahman wins HMMA for Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Aadujeevitham’
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s next titled ‘Daaku Maharaaj’
Rishab Shetty’s ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’ gets a release date
Nayanthara joins hands with first-time director Senthil Nallasamy for ‘Rakkayie’
Trailers
Allu Arjun is “wildfire” in Sukumar’s action-packed ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ trailer
In ‘Barroz’ trailer, Mohanlal is the guardian of treasure
Sekhar Kammula’s film with Dhanush, Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna hints at a social thriller with ‘Kubera’: First glimpse
Basil Joseph, Nazriya Nazim starrer promises a blend of thrills and laughs with ‘Sookshmadarshini’ trailer
Seth Rogen’s ‘The Studio’ trailer delves into the chaotic world of a movie studio
Essential reading
1) Divya Prabha on the ‘All We Imagine As Light’ effect and how she feels she found her space in cinema with it
>> The actor talks about being a part of films that were screened at the Locarno Film Festival and at Cannes
2) ‘Witches’ director Elizabeth Sankey on postpartum horrors and subverting the idea of the witch
>> The British filmmaker’s sophomore documentary, ‘Witches’, casts a poignant, probing eye on the intersections of motherhood and mental health
3) Milana Nagaraj on pregnancy, returning to films and hunt for strong roles
>> The Kannada actor opens up on returning to work, her evolution as an actor and her love for films driven by female characters
4) Sara Ali Khan on turning into a wellness coach
>> The Bollywood actor talks about curating and hosting a wellness retreat in Goa
5) Kannada playback singer Jaskaran Singh on his journey so far
>> Meet the new hearthrob of Karnataka, turbaned Jaskaran Singh, who has taken the Kannada playback singing by storm
6) Singer Sunitha Upadrasta shares about her first live performance in Visakhapatnam
>> Excited about her performance, Sunitha Upadrasta shares her views on independent music and her cherished musical collaborations
7) To save and project | Inside the final edition of Film Heritage Foundation’s travelling workshop
>> One of the goals at the ninth edition of Film Heritage Foundation’s ‘travelling school’ in Kerala was to go beyond Bollywood
8) Remembering Tiruchi Loganathan and his timeless Tamil songs
>> In his birth centenary, we recall how he perfected the art of playback singing long before others arrived on the scene
9) In centenary year, Salil Chowdhury’s music continues to mesmerise Kerala’s cultural sphere
>> A deep dive into legendary Bengali music director’s work in Malayalam cinema
10) Pan-Indian wave hits Bihar as Allu Arjun’s ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ wows Patna
>> In a first, the trailer of the Telugu film ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’ was launched in the iconic Gandhi Maidan
11) Remembering the first Indian Film Festival in China
>> A look back at the times when China hosted the Indian Republic Film Week showcasing documentary series alongside feature films
12) Wildlife enthusiast captures untamed life of jackals in short flick
>> The documentary ‘Follow the Howl: Jackal – the Real Story’ won the State award for best short film during the recent Wildlife Week observance
13) Screen Share | Best films and shows on journalists and journalism
>> From the story of a real-life investigative reporter to a fictional photojournalist, here are some of our favourite screen journos and the stories they inhabit
What to watch
1) Abhishek Bachchan sells resilience in ‘I Want To Talk’, a self-help guide
2) Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande waltz into our hearts with ‘Wicked’, a gravity-defying extravaganza
3) Ravi Teja Mullapudi and Vishwak Sen save the best for the last with ‘Mechanic Rocky’
4) Naoko Yamada’s technicolour spectacle, ‘The Colours Within’, is a tender treat
5) Satyadev’s financial thriller ‘Zebra’ delivers the goods
6) Emily Watson steals the show with ‘Dune: Prophecy’
7) Sharaf U Dheen carries ‘Hello Mummy’, a breezy horror-comedy, which lags in parts
8) Steve McQueen’s contrived war drama ‘Blitz’ flattens Saoirse Ronan’s powerhouse
9) ‘Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale’ is a self-made superstar’s imperfect yet heartfelt tribute to love
10) With ‘Silo’ Season 2, Rebecca Ferguson’s return digs deeper into Apple TV’s gripping dystopia
11) ‘Freedom At Midnight’ is a pacy, layered account of Partition politics
12) Nazriya Nazim, Basil Joseph headline ‘Sookshmadarshini’, a cleverly written thriller that delivers a satisfying high
13) Taraporevala’s dance around Kolkata, ‘Waack Girls’, has its heart in the right place, but not much else
Published – November 22, 2024 01:58 pm IST
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