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The trailer for Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor's upcoming film 'Peddi' has generated significant buzz, with Kannada star Rishab Shetty hailing it as "spectacular." Shetty praised Ram Charan's "absolute fire" performance and lauded Shiva Rajkumar's "magnificent layer" to the sports action drama. The film, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, is set for a June 4 release.

Rajasthan Royals face a crucial playoff-deciding match against a pride-driven Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. The contest features a highly anticipated duel between veteran Jasprit Bumrah and young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has impressed with his fearless batting. A high-scoring game is expected on the batting-friendly pitch.

Kantara fame Rishab Shetty met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, calling it a memorable moment. Shah expressed appreciation for Shetty's films, particularly 'Kantara' and 'Kantara Chapter 1'. The duo also discussed Indian heritage, art, and cinema. Shetty is currently working on 'Jai Hanuman' and will portray Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in an upcoming historical epic.

The Kerala Film Critics Awards 2025 have been announced, with Mohanlal clinching Best Actor for 'Thudarum' and 'Hridayapoorvam'. Dinjith Ayyathan's 'Eko' secured Best Film, while Dominic Arun directed the Best Director winner, 'Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra'. The Best Actress award was a tie between Kalyani Priyadarshan and Anaswara Rajan.

Rajasthan Royals secured a 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a rain-affected IPL match. A powerful opening partnership, led by Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, propelled Rajasthan to 150/3 in 11 overs. Their bowlers then restricted Mumbai to 123/9, clinching Rajasthan's third consecutive win.

In the match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Mumbai Indians (MI), the young batting prodigy took on Bumrah in the second over of the innings, hitting two sixes in the space of four deliveries. The game had already been shortened to 11 overs per side due to rain, adding more weight to every over.

For the Mumbai Indians, captain Hardik Pandya, who missed the last match against Delhi Capitals, and Trent Boult came back into the side.

Mumbai Indians aim to rebound against an in-form Rajasthan Royals as skipper Hardik Pandya returns from illness. Pandya's absence impacted MI's balance in their previous loss, while RR boast a strong top order and effective bowling attack. The match in Guwahati could see early swing for pacers, with dew potentially aiding the chasing side later.

Rajasthan Royals secured a dominant 27-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a rain-affected IPL 2026 clash. Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 77 and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's quickfire 39 powered RR to 150/3. Mumbai faltered in the chase, collapsing to 123/9 despite late efforts.

Mumbai Indians will play Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on Tuesday. Rajasthan Royals have won their first two matches. Mumbai Indians lost their last game. Skipper Hardik Pandya is expected to return for Mumbai Indians. Rohit Sharma was seen shouting before boarding the team bus.

Young batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, known for his aggressive 'see the ball and tonk the ball' approach, is set to face Jasprit Bumrah as Rajasthan Royals prepare to play Mumbai Indians. The 15-year-old has carried his impressive U19 World Cup form into the current season, showcasing remarkable strike rates and averages.

Ram Gopal Varma has opened up about the impact of Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar and its sequel Dhurandhar: The Revenge starring Ranveer Singh, drawing a sharp comparison with Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal starring Ranbir Kapoor and explaining why the former has left a deeper impression on him.

Director Sandeep A. Varma talks about his recently launched short film titled 'Baarish', which stars Parzaan Dastur, fondly remembered as the mute kid from the movie 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai'.

Three members of the Delhi-based rock band Parikrama – Sonam Sherpa, Nitin Malik and Subir Malik – have together made their debut as music composers for the upcoming Hindi film Manjunath

Allu Arjun unveiled his state-of-the-art Allu Cinemas, featuring a 'Wall of Greats' showcasing renowned directors. While the grand opening celebrated cinematic talent, fans debated the inclusion and exclusion of certain filmmakers. The theatre boasts India's largest Dolby Cinema screen, promising an immersive viewing experience.

Ram Gopal Varma and Sandeep Reddy Vanga had a candid chat, where Varma challenged Vanga on his filmmaking abilities, particularly about making Baahubali. Varma teased Vanga for his diplomatic responses and praised his humility. The conversation also saw Vanga playfully challenging Varma to create another impactful film, while discussing the potential box office success of their iconic movies.

Parzaan Dastur, who is fondly remembered as the mute kid from the movie 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai', will soon be seen in the short film 'Baarish', that is produced by Indiatimes.com and written by sandeep a varma.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film 'Animal' receives praise from celebrities and Ram Gopal Varma for its raw portrayal of characters. Varma, a veteran filmmaker, commends Vanga for breaking away from traditional templates and being a fearless expressionist artist in the Indian film industry. He appreciates Vanga's work and highlights the distinction between their approaches. Vanga expresses gratitude towards Varma and acknowledges his significant contributions to Indian cinema. Vanga's next project will feature Prabhas and will be a Telugu film with a pan-Indian release.

Ram Gopal Varma's 'Veerappan' is a tale about one of the most wanted criminals that India has seen in recent times. As the trailer says, it took 20 years to finish off this dreaded man.

In a candid conversation with ETimes, director sandeep a varma spilled the beans about his upcoming short 'The Disguise', the reservations Bollywood filmmakers have against backing certain films, his decision to crowdfund the project, and more.

As Ram Gopal Varma’s cult classic Shiva gears up for its grand 4K re-release, conversations around the film have sparked nostalgia and unexpected revelations. During a recent promotional discussion featuring Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and RGV himself, fans were treated to an intriguing behind-the-scenes story — one that connected Nagarjuna’s Shiva legacy to Ranbir Kapoor’s passion for Animal.

Ram Gopal Varma’s heartfelt digital memorials to Sridevi, shared eight years after her death, remain impactful. Breaking from his typically abrasive persona, the director wrote intimately about idolizing her since youth and confessed that his feelings bordered on first love.

A farmer who lost his son in police firing during the agitation last year on Thursday alleged that a government official asked him not to attend a condolence meet where Congress chief Rahul Gandhi was to be present.

At a time when the discussion on intolerance and cultural prejudice has been thrown open for debate around the world, writer-producer Riya Mukherjee and director Sandeep A. Varma are stepping in to turn the mirror back on society with their short film ‘The Disguise’.

In an exclusive interview with ETimes, the director revealed that a film with late actor Sushant Singh Rajput was on the cards and also shared his views on the 'risky business' of filmmaking apart from everything else that goes on behind the scenes.

Tollywood directors Sandeep Reddy Vanga and Prasanth Varma recently shared a lighthearted moment at a Hyderabad event, captured in a selfie shared by Prasanth on Instagram with the caption "VA(n)GABOND!" While fans speculated about a potential collaboration, both directors are busy with separate projects, including Vanga's 'Spirit' starring Prabhas and Varma's 'Jai Hanuman' with Rishabh Shetty leading the PVCU universe.

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently disclosed that SS Rajamouli holds Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film 'Animal' in high esteem, dubbing Vanga as 'the true apprentice of Ram Gopal Varma'. Despite praising Vanga’s direction, Varma admitted to a love-hate relationship with the film’s gripping father-son narrative and a provocative shoe-licking sequence.

The Supreme Court’s verdict ordering a CBI investigation into the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput has been met with much applause and celebration from all quarters. Everyone from the late actor’s family to his friends, film industry co-stars and many others have hailed the verdict on the highly publicised case.

Ram Gopal Varma admires Sandeep Reddy Vanga after Animal's success and partners with him for a new project, Animal Park. RGV shared a photo hinting at their collaboration, which has sparked speculation among fans. Praising Vanga’s bold filmmaking, RGV highlighted his ability to create box office hits with limited budgets.