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Give our film a chance, says producer of 'Soothravakayam'
Chennai, April 18: Even as Malayalam actress Vincy Aloshious's allegations of drug use and misconduct against her co-actor Shine Tom Chacko on the sets of 'Soothravakayam' continued to hog the limelight, Srikanth Kandragula, the producer of 'Soothravakayam', has now made a fervent appeal to audiences to give his film a chance.
Sanjay Mishra breaks silence on Fawad Khan's Bollywood return, calls it an 'international issue'
Mumbai, April 15: Veteran actor Sanjay Mishra has broken his silence on the much-discussed return of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan to Bollywood, calling it an 'international issue.'
'Laapataa Ladies' writer Biplab Goswami denies plagiarism allegations
Mumbai, April 5: 'Laapataa Ladies' writer Biplab Goswami on Saturday issued a statement, denying claims that the movie's plot has been plagiarised.
17 cuts in L2 Empuraan movie decided by producers, no pressure exerted: Suresh Gopi
New Delhi, April 3: Rajya Sabha on Thursday witnessed exchanges between CPI-M member John Brittas and MoS Tourism Suresh Gopi.
Ashok Pandit on Fawad Khan comeback in Bollywood : It's a matter of insensitivity towards our national interests.
Mumbai, April 3: Filmmaker Ashok Pandit, the President of the Indian Film and Television Directors' Association, has shared his thoughts on Pakistan's actor Fawad Khan's comeback in Bollywood, suggesting that the "entire nation will react strongly" to the actor's involvement in the industry.
Kerala HC rejects BJP leader's plea to stay 'Empuraan' screening; party initiates disciplinary action
Kochi, April 1: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday refused to put a stay on the screening of the film 'L2: Empuraan' while hearing a plea of former BJP Thrissur district committee member Vijeesh Vettam.
What is the controversy in this? It is all business... Suresh Gopi on row over 'L2: Empuraan'
New Delhi, April 1: Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Tuesday dismissed the controversy surrounding the recently released 'L2 Empuraan' featuring superstar Mohanlal as mere drama and an attempt to rake in business for the film.
We don't make a film on a wrong: Empuraan producer on re-edit
Thiruvananthapuram, April 1: Five days after the release of the much-anticipated film Empuraan and the controversy that followed, co-producer Antony Perumbavoor on Tuesday clarified that the decision to re-edit the film was a collective one.
An art form should be seen as an art form: Kerala Minister Saji Cherian on 'L2: Empuraan' row
Thiruvananthapuram, March 31: Kerala Culture and Youth Affairs Minister Saji Cherian spoke about the controversy surrounding Prithviraj Sukumaran's directorial L2: Empuraan and said "an art form should be seen as an art form".
Amid Right-wing backlash against 'Empuraan', Kerala Minister praises director Prithviraj's courage
Thiruvananthapuram, March 31: Amid Right-wing backlash against Malayalam film 'Empuraan' for its apparent references to the 2002 Gujarat riot, Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian, on Monday, watched the film and expressed solidarity with the makers.
Big fan of Mohanlal, but...: Rajeev Chandrasekhar says he won't watch 'L2: Empuraan' due to controversy
Thiruvananthapuram, March 31: The much-anticipated Malayalam film 'L2: Empuraan', starring Mohanlal, has sparked intense political reactions and public debate following its release.
We all take responsibility for it...: Mohanlal issues apology, regrets distress to fans over 'Empuraan'
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30: Superstar Mohanlal issued a statement on Sunday, days after the release of 'L2: Empuraan', addressing concerns surrounding the film's political and social themes.
Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan to undergo 17 cuts amid controversy on some scenes
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30: Superstar Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan is set to undergo some changes amid controversy over some of the scenes.
Netflix deletes all of Urvashi Rautela's scenes from Daaku Maharaaj, claims source
Mumbai, Feb 19: In a surprising turn of events, Netflix has reportedly deleted all of Urvashi Rautela's scenes from the film “Daaku Maharaaj.”
Hatred will take us nowhere, says actor Vishwak Sen
Chennai, Feb 14: Pointing out that hatred will take us nowhere, actor Vishwak Sen, whose film 'Laila' is hitting screens today, has appealed for support from audiences to his film, saying that a lot of people's lives are dependent on this film.
Selena Gomez says some of the magic has disappeared amid 'Emilia Perez' controversy
Washington, February 10: Actor and singer Selena Gomez addressed the recent controversy around her film 'Emilia Perez'.
Songwriter Camille opens up about controversy surrounding Emilia Perez's Oscar campaign
Washington, February 9: Songwriter Camille, best known for her work on the score for 'Emilia Perez', has broken her silence regarding the recent controversy surrounding the film's Oscar campaign.
Controversial dance sequence from 'Chhaava' film on legendary Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj to be removed: Director
Mumbai, Jan 27: Amid strong objections raised by ruling and opposition members, historians and various organisations, the controversial dance sequence from the film ‘Chhaava’, which portrays the legendary Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, will now be removed.
Maharashtra: Uday Samant raises objection over dance scene in 'Chhava', threatens to stop release
Ahmednagar, January 26: Maharashtra Minister Uday Samant said that the upcoming period drama 'Chhaava' should be shown to "historians and scholars" and if they raise objections then "we will not let it be released."
Kangana Ranaut and Diljit Dosanjh's fates are intertwined through their films
Mumbai, Jan 21: Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut and Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh's fates are intertwined through their films “Emergency” and 'Panjab 95” due to the chatter around both the movies.
'Complete harassment of art and artist' says Kangana Ranaut in response to ongoing protest against the release of 'Emergency'
Mumbai, January 17: Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut called the ongoing protest against the release of her film 'Emergency' a "complete harassment of art and the artist."
SGPC seeks ban on Kangana's film 'Emergency' in Punjab
Amritsar, Jan 16: Just a day ahead of its release, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) President Harjinder Singh Dhami on Thursday wrote to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, saying Kangana Ranaut’s film ‘Emergency’ “misrepresents Sikh history and could spark outrage” and should be banned in the state.