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Actor Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, along with her father R. Sarathkumar, visited the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple on Friday morning to offer prayers.

France delivered a stunning 3-0 upset against defending champions India in the Thomas Cup semifinals, with Christo Popov, Alex Lanier, and Toma Junior Popov securing victories. India's hopes were further dashed by Lakshya Sen's withdrawal due to injury. Meanwhile, China will face South Korea in the Uber Cup final after their respective semifinal wins.

Fans eagerly await more from Nani's upcoming action thriller, 'The Paradise'. Following the successful release of the first single, 'Aaya Sher', the second song is reportedly set to drop next week, around May 10th. The film, featuring Nani in a distinct new look, is slated for an August 21, 2026 release.

Renowned composer Anirudh Ravichander, celebrated for his chart-topping melodies, is set to receive an impressive Rs 15 crore for his contribution to Nani's forthcoming film 'The Paradise.' This substantial fee highlights his elite status in the music industry, particularly following the success of his latest theme for 'AA23'.

India beat Canada 3-1 in their Thomas Cup opener after recovering from Lakshya Sen’s loss to Victor Lai. Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty levelled the tie, before Ayush Shetty and the pair of Hariharan Amsakarunan and M R Arjun sealed victory. Kidambi Srikanth was set for a dead rubber, while the women’s team next face Denmark.

Former champions India beat Canada 4-1 in their group tie to improve their chances of reaching the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup in Horsens, Denmark on Friday. However, Indian women lost to Denmark 1-3 in their Uber Cup Group A match.

India faces a weakened Japan in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, aiming for a second title. Despite Japan's singles strength led by Kodai Naraoka, India's strong singles and doubles performances, including Ayush Shetty's consistent wins and the experienced Satwik-Chirag pair, position them well. Former champions are set for a crucial clash.

Megastar Chiranjeevi has successfully completed the look test for his upcoming film, tentatively titled 'Mega158', directed by Bobby Kolli. This milestone marks the official commencement of the project, with further updates on the muhurtham and shoot expected soon. The production house shared the exciting news, confirming the actor's finalized look for the film.

Reports of Anil Kapoor joining Chiranjeevi's 'Mega 158' have been debunked, with sources confirming his absence from the project. The film, tentatively titled 'Kakaji', is in pre-production under KVN Productions. Chiranjeevi also has 'Vishwambhara' and a project with Srikanth Odela in his upcoming slate.

Recently, stars Vivek Oberoi and Shamita Shetty paid a heartfelt visit to the iconic Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Tirumala, seeking divine blessings. This esteemed pilgrimage site, venerated among the masses, has seen a flurry of celebrity visitors such as Tamannaah Bhatia and Mithali Raj, showcasing its perennial appeal and significance in the cultural tapestry of spirituality.

Covasant Technologies has partnered with Google Cloud to accelerate enterprise adoption of Gemini Enterprise. This collaboration aims to help organizations move AI projects from pilot stages to governed, production-ready deployments. By integrating Gemini Enterprise with its agent management suite, Covasant will enable centralized governance and orchestration of AI agents across major industries.

Vijay Deverakonda's new film, tentatively titled ‘VDxShouryuv’, commenced with a pooja ceremony attended by Natural Star Nani, who gave the first clap. The makers released footage and a song, generating excitement. The project boasts a global technical team, including cinematographers from 'House of the Dragon' and VFX artists from 'Snowpiercer'. Director Shouryuv helms the ambitious film.

Actress Kayadu Lohar's 26th birthday brought a special reveal: her first look as 'Subbu' in the upcoming action drama 'The Paradise'. Unveiled by the film's makers, her vintage avatar riding a bike in a village has sparked curiosity. Starring opposite Nani, the film, directed by Srikanth Odela, is set for a worldwide release on August 21, 2026.

Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty caused a major upset at the Badminton Asia Championships, defeating Asian Games gold medallist Li Shi Feng of China in straight games. HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu also advanced, while Lakshya Sen and Kidambi Srikanth were eliminated from the tournament.

Ayush Shetty stunned world No. 7 Lin Shi Feng to reach the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships with a straight-game win. PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy also advanced, while several Indians exited early. Despite mixed results, Ayush’s upset victory stood out as the highlight of India’s campaign so far.