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Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Popular Tanzanian content creator Kili Paul has shared a video of her shaking a leg on south star Samantha Ruth Prabhu's popular track 'Oo Antava' from the recent hit 'Pushpa: The Rise'.## Kili posted a video on Instagram dancing on the track dressed in a traditional Masaai ensemble.## He captioned the video, which currently has 153,000 likes on the photo-sharing website: 'Oh antava mama pushpa songs are (fire emoji) @alluarjunonline @rashmika_mandanna @thisisdsp@adityamusicindia".## This is not the first time Kili Paul has grooved on an Indian number. Previously Bollywood actress Kiara Advani shared a video of the content creator lip-syncing the track 'Raataan Lambiyaan' from her film 'Shershaah'.## 'Pushpa: The Rise' also stars Rashmika Mandanna and is directed by Sukumar.## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kili Paul (@kili_paul) ## Stay tuned...

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Mumbai, January 17 - The demand for Hindi dubbed versions of South Indian movies is increasing day by day. Allu Arjun's recently released "Pushpa - The Rise" became a massive hit in Hindi at the box office. Following the success of "Pushpa", Manish Shah of Goldmines Films announced theatrical release Allu Arjun's 2020 blockbuster "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" in Hindi on January 26. ## Now, according to reports, Manish Shah is planning to release more South Indian films in Hindi dubbed version the make full use of the next few weeks due to no fresh Bollywood content. According to Pinkvilla, Manish Shah and his team gearing up for the Hindi release of Ram Charan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 2018 blockbuster "Rangasthalam". ## Directed by Sukumar, "Rangasthalam" is considered one of the finest films of Ram Charan, which received both critical and commercial acknowledgment. The Hindi version of the in-demand for a long time, and now, Manish Shah, who acquired the Hindi dubbing rights, is reportedly gearing up to release it in Hindi in the month of February. ## "The talks are on, and Rangasthalam might arrive on the big screen for the Hindi speaking audience as early as in February", reports Pinkvilla, adding that apart from "Rangasthalam", Manish Shah is also planning to release two tentpole Tamil films, the Vijay-starrer "Mersal" directed by Atlee and the Ajith-fronted "Viswasam" directed by Siva. ## The release date announcements of "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo", followed by "Rangasthalam" (yet to announce officially), and other South Indian films in Hindi is a welcome move, as theaters in North India are going through a rough phase due to the 3rd covid-19 wave. Also, it is reported that the "Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo" release in Hindi is a goodwill gesture from Manish Shah and Anil Thadani of AA Films. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, Jan 12 (IANS) Telugu star Naga Chaitanya has said that the decision to part ways with his wife Samantha was taken in their mutual best interests.## "My entire family stood by me during those difficult times. It was a decision taken in the best interests of the two of us. She's happy. I'm also happy. Both of us are doing well professionally too," Naga Chaitanya replied to a media query on how he overcame the tough times in his personal life.## Naga Chaitanya was speaking at a program to mark the completion of his latest movie outing 'Bangarraju'. The movie starring his father Nagarjuna, and directed by Kalyan Krishna, is slated for theatrical release on January 14 coinciding with the Sankranti festival. The movie also stars Kriti Shetty.## Samantha and Naga Chaitanya had announced their separation in October last year. The announcement on social media, coming four days ahead of their fourth wedding anniversary had led to much curiosity in public and media circles. So far, both of them have not divulged the reasons for their split.## While Naga Chaitanya's last movie 'Love Story' directed by Sekhar Kammula, did well at the box office, Samantha's item number in Allu Arjun-starrer 'Pushpa' has become a national sensation. Both of them, separately, has several movie projects lined up in the days ahead.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, Jan 11 (IANS) Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who allured the audience with her sensuous dance moves in 'Pushpa', is currently being lauded for her screen presence in the item song.## 'Oo Antava' being her first special song, Samantha said that she was reluctant to do it, but Allu Arjun's motivation made her grab this opportunity.## Starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles, Sukumar's directorial 'Pushpa: The Rise' is one of the most hyped movies in India right now. Samantha, who struck the right chords with her item number, thanks Allu Arjun for assuring her to take up the song.## "There were many inhibitions. I was not ready as I feared how the song would turn out to be. But, Allu Arjun, sat down and convinced me. Without his encouragement, I would not have accepted to do 'Oo Antava'", Samantha said.## "Now that this song has become viral all over the country, I have to thank Allu Arjun", the 'Ye Mayachesave' actress said.## Allu Arjun and Samantha shared their screen presence in Trivikram Srinivas' super hit movie 'S/O Satyamurthy' earlier.## Samantha is currently working on two multilingual projects, while she has been offered a couple of Bollywood ventures, which are to be announced soon.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, Jan 9 (IANS) Samantha has spoken about the importance of mental health as she recounted her own struggle with mental health issues.## Samantha was invited as the chief guest for the launch of the 'Psychiatry at your doorstep' initiative of Roshini Trust and Datla Foundation.## Being in the spotlight for the issues in her private life right now, Samantha has provided a window into how she has handled those issues.## Samantha, who spoke at the event opened up about her mental health struggles and how many people helped her overcome those problems.## The 'Rangasthalam' actress said, "There should be no inhibitions about seeking help when you are mentally disturbed. In my case, I was able to overcome my mental health issues only with the help of my counselors and friends".## The actress also stressed the point that seeking help from psychiatrists must be normalized. "Like how we go to a doctor for physical injuries, we also should consult doctors if our heart gets hurt", she said.## "If I am successful for the next part of my life, it is not because I was strong. But it is because many people around me helped me to be strong", Samantha affirms.## "A lot of people are spending a lot of time and effort to help. It's time for all of us to do our bit as well," the 'Oh Baby' actress added.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, Jan 3 (IANS) Samantha Ruth Prabhu's upcoming mythological epic 'Shaakunthalam' has entered its post-production phase as the makers released a video to hint at the progression of the movie.## "#Shaakuntalam Post-production work in progress", Gunaa Team Works wrote on their social media. The makers also came up with the hashtag #Mythology for Millenials, which indicates the grandeur that the team is to present 'Shaakunthalam'.## The video gives a glimpse into the work-life of the makers, as they are busily plotting the upcoming events related to 'Shaakunthalam'.## The pan-India mythological movie, which is being directed by maverick filmmaker Gunasekhar, has Samantha play a significant role, while Allu Arjun's daughter Allu Arha is to appear as Prince Bharata.## Produced by Neelima Guna, the mythological movie has advanced VFX technology. The makers are keen on wrapping up the post-production formalities soon.## Malayalam actor Dev Mohan is playing Dushyant in this movie, while veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu will be seen as Durvasa.## 'Shaakunthalam' marks Samantha's first mythological flick. The movie also marks Allu Arha's entry into movies. It will be released soon in theatres.## Stay tuned...

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Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) The team of actress Samantha's upcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual 'Yashoda' has wrapped up the film's first schedule. ## Directed by Hari and Harish, the film also features actors Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Unni Mukundan in pivotal roles. ## Says producer Sivalenka Prasad, "We're making this Telugu-Tamil film in an uncompromising fashion. We plan to release the film in Kannada, Malayalam & Hindi also simultaneously." ## Pointing out that the first schedule, which commenced on December 6, came to an end on December 24, the producer says, "Sampath Raj, Shatru, Madhurima, Kalpika Ganesh, Divya Sripada and Priyanka Sharma played pivotal scenes in this schedule. Rao Ramesh & Murali Sharma are also playing major roles in the film." ## The producer informs that the second schedule will commence from January 3 and go on till January 12. ## "The final schedule will be from January 20 to March 31," he says and points out that despite being debutants, the directors were making the film in a neat and confident manner. ## Stating that cameraman Sukumar's work in the film was brilliant, the producer says they have not compromised on the budget to ensure that the film has technical and visual grandeur. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk For More Such Updates.

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Hyderabad, Dec 25 (IANS) With only a few days left for the release of 'RRR', actor Jr NTR has started prepping for his next movie for which the producers are eyeing Samantha Ruth Prabhu to act opposite Jr NTR. ## Jr NTR has an offer to act under Koratala Siva's direction for their next which is touted to be a high-budget movie. ## Though they have not approached the 'Shaakunthalam' actress yet, the team seems to have fixed a script, which would elevate Samantha's role like never before. ## Jr NTR has also wrapped up his shooting for reality quiz show 'Evaru Meelo Koteeswarulu's first season. So, post 'RRR' release, Jr NTR and Koratala are all set to start shooting. ## The producers are planning to launch the movie by organising a formal 'pooja' event in Hyderabad after Sankranti. ## Director Koratala Siva and Jr NTR had worked together for 'Janatha Garage' earlier. ## For more and the latest news about Tollywood, stay tuned to us.

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Mumbai, December 24 - It was recently reported that Avengers' director duo Russo Brothers would be producing the Indian version of the international series "Citadel" for Amazon Prime Video. It was revealed that the series would be directed by "The Family Man" duo Raj&DK and will feature Varun Dhawan in the lead role, which marks his digital debut. ## Now, according to the latest reports, the Indian adaptation of this acclaimed series will also Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the female lead n this action-packed series and it will mark her first collaboration with Varun Dhawan. The South Indian actress has already worked with Raj&DK in "The Family Man". ## "It's among the biggest shows that's keenly awaited not just in India but even on an international front. The makers were on the lookout for a fresh pairing and that's when they pulled off the coup of bringing Samantha alongside Varun for the first time", a report in Pinkvilla stated. ## It was further revealed that both Varun Dhawan and Samantha will do multiple workshops and training sessions to learn various forms of action next year before taking the series on floors. The duo will reportedly be playing stylish spies in this series, which will go on floors in 2022 and will premiere in 2023.## Meanwhile, Samantha will reportedly be making her Hindi feature film debut as a female lead under Taapsee Pannu's production. Apart from mentioned projects, Samantha will also be leading her first international project "Arrangements of Love", which will be directed by BAFTA-winning Welsh director Philip John. It will go on floors in August 2022. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, December 11 - South Indian sensation, Samantha Ruth Prabhu's debut item number 'Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava' in Allu Arjun's "Pushpa - The Rise" is setting new records for a South Indian song. The peppy number, sung by Indravathi Chauhan and composed by musician Devi Sri Prasad, has become the most viewed South Indian song in the first 24-hours. ## Earlier, Pawan Kalyan-starrer "Bheemla Nayak's" 'La La Bheemla' song has the record of most viewed South Indian song with 10.20 million views in the first 24-hours. Surpassing that record, the lyrical 'Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava' gained 12.39 million views during the same time period and becomes the new record holder. The song currently has close to 13 million views on YouTube.## The sizzling song of the year has become a big hit among the youth, thanks to Samantha Ruth Prabhu who set the stage on fire with her sizzling moves wearing a ghagra. Not just the actress but the sizzling number even gave a glimpse of the lead actor Allu Arjun's intense bearded look. ## #OoAntavaOoOoAntava is now the Most Viewed Song in South India in 24 hrs 💥Trending #1 on @youtubemusic with Record Breaking 14M+ Views 💥https://t.co/Lkz5OlYgpv@alluarjun @iamRashmika @Samanthaprabhu2 @aryasukku @ThisIsDSP @adityamusic @PushpaMovie #PushpaTheRiseOnDec17 pic.twitter.com/y2EfVk4Pqd— Mythri Movie Makers (@MythriOfficial) December 11, 2021 ## Here are the top 5 South Indian lyrical songs in the first 24-hours (updated) -## 1. Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava (Pushpa-The Rise) - 12.39M## 2. La La Bheemla – 10.20M## 3. Saami Saami (Pushpa-The Rise) - 9.06M## 4. Daakko Daakko Meka (Pushpa) - 8.32M## 5. Title song (Bheemla Nayak) - 8.28## Written and directed by Sukumar, "Pushpa - The Rise" is produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar of Mythri Movie Makers in association with Muttamsetty Media. The film stars Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead alongside Fahadh Faasil, Dhanunjay, Rao Ramesh, Suneel, Anasuya Bharadwaj, and Ajay Ghosh in key roles. ## The first of the two part film is scheduled to release on December 17, 2021, in Telugu along with dubbed versions in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi and Kannada languages.## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, December 6 - Samantha Ruth Prabhu is in full action after taking a short break from movies and shuttling her personal issues. Samantha recently completed the first item number of her career in Allu Arjun's "Pushpa: The Rise" and now begins filming for her next film, titled "Yashoda".## The movie, which will feature Samantha in the title role of an author, has started its regular shooting today in Gandipet, the outskirts of Hyderabad after the Pooja Ceremony. Said to be a new-age thriller, "Yashoda" will be released in five Indian languages including Hindi. ## Directed by director duo Hari and Harish, "Yashoda" is being produced by Sivalenka Krishna Prasad under the banners of Sridevi Movies. The makers are planning to complete the entire shooting by March 2022 and the release date will be announced after that. Mani Sharma composes music for the film which has dialogues by Pulagam Chinnarayana and Dr. Challa Bhagya Lakshmi. Other cast details will be announced soon. ## With your blessings 🙏 @SrideviMovieOff @krishnasivalenk @hareeshnarayan @dirharishankar #Yashoda#YashodaTheMovie pic.twitter.com/OjogcgDvQm— Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) December 6, 2021 ## Meanwhile, the 34-year old talented actress recently signed her first international project, which will be directed by BAFTA-winning Welsh director Philip John. Titled "Arrangements of Love", the movie is an adaptation of the bestselling 2004 novel of the same title by Indian author Timeri N. Murari. It will be produced by Sunitha Tati's Guru Films and will go on floors in August 2022. ## Samantha also has the mythological drama film "Shaakuntalam", for which the shoot has been wrapped up. The movie also marks Allu Arjun's daughter Allu Arha's acting debut. The release date is yet to be announced. Apart from the said projects, the Oh Baby actress also has two more untitled projects in her kitty. ## Stay tuned...

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Hyderabad, November 26 - Samantha Ruth Prabhu is on board to lead BAFTA-winning Welsh director Philip John's ("Downton Abbey"), "Arrangements of Love". It will be produced by Sunitha Tati's Guru Films, who earlier produced Samantha's Telugu film "Oh! Baby", which was a commercial success. Samir Sarkar, of Singapore's Magic Hour Films, is the executive producer of the new film.## "Arrangements of Love" is an adaptation of the bestselling 2004 novel of the same title by Indian author Timeri N. Murari. It follows a Welsh-Indian man on his quest to find his estranged father with an impromptu visit to his homeland. ## According to Variety, Samantha plays a strong-minded and funny force of nature 27-year-old, who runs her own detective agency and becomes part of the search. She is a progressive bisexual Tamil woman, with ultra-traditional parents, who want her to have an arranged marriage. As much as she wants to please her parents she also wants to be able to make her own life choices.## Speaking about the film, Samantha said, "A whole new world opens up for me today as I start my journey with 'Arrangements of Love', which has such an endearing and personal story. I am excited to work with Philip John, whose projects I have closely followed for many years, being a big fan of "Downton Abbey".## "I am looking forward to collaborating with Sunitha once again and I hope for only more success than we previously had with 'Oh! Baby'. My role is a complex character and it will be both a challenge and an opportunity for me to play it. I cannot wait to get on set", she added.## "Having Samantha on board is indeed serendipitous. I have worked with her before and must say that she always brings her curiosity and talent to the project", Sunitha Tati told Variety. "I can already visualize the life that she will breathe into the character. It is a pleasure to work with her again as we explore the international waters together".## "Arrangements of Love" is expected to commence shooting in August 2022. It was the sole Asian project selected at the Toronto International Financing Forum, which sits alongside the Toronto film festival. ## A whole new world ♥️Absolutely thrilled to be a part of Arrangements Of Love .Thank you sir #PhilipJohn for picking me to be #Anu Cant wait to begin this exciting journey .. Thankyou @SunithaTati always 💕@gurufilms1 @timerimurari @NimmiHarasgama #ArrangementsOfLove pic.twitter.com/Nklig8jDOJ— Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) November 26, 2021 ## Stay tuned...