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“Kalki 2898 AD”: A Fusion of Mythology and Sci-Fi Captivates Audiences
“Kalki 2898 AD” transcends the realm of mere visual spectacle. It offers a captivating blend of science fiction and Hindu mythology, weaving a narrative that stretches from the epic Mahabharata to the very end of Kali Yuga, the current age of darkness. Director Nag Ashwin’s brilliance lies in crafting a script that seamlessly connects these disparate elements, despite a few narrative hiccups.
A major highlight of the film is the legendary Amitabh Bachchan’s portrayal of Ashwatthama, the cursed warrior from the Mahabharata. The recently released song “Keshava Madhava,” sung by Bachchan himself, adds another layer of depth to his character. The song depicts Ashwatthama’s agonizing wait for Kalki’s arrival, as envisioned by Lord Krishna’s curse.
The song utilizes animation brilliantly to showcase Ashwatthama’s unending torment. We witness a montage of historical revolutions, crimes, and atrocities that plague the world throughout time. Each scene serves as a reminder of the rampant evil that Ashwatthama is forced to endure passively, bound by the curse.
Composed by Santosh Narayanan and featuring Hindi lyrics by Siddharth and Garima, “Keshava Madhava” is imbued with an epic feel. The song culminates with Ashwatthama seeking refuge within a temple, unable to bear the weight of witnessing humanity’s suffering any longer. He resigns himself to a life of prayer until Kalki’s arrival.
The animation and design elements in “Keshava Madhava” deserve much praise. The entire team behind “Kalki 2898 AD” should be commended for presenting a unique and enthralling experience for Indian audiences.
The film boasts a stellar cast, featuring Prabhas as Bhairava, a bounty hunter with a hidden destiny, Deepika Padukone as Sumathi, the vessel carrying Kalki within her, and Kamal Haasan as the enigmatic Supreme Yashkin, who harbors a sinister plan for world domination. The narrative leaves viewers with a burning question – will Kalki arrive in time to prevent Yashkin’s apocalyptic vision? The answer lies in the highly anticipated sequel.
Lion Brothers Make Record-Breaking Swim In Crocodile-Infested Waters For Female Affection
Lion Brothers Make Record-Breaking Swim In Crocodile-Infested Waters For Female Affection
Sukumar’s “Pushpa 2” Item Song: The Hunt for the Leading Lady
Director Sukumar is known for his captivating narratives, sharp logic, and the chart-topping item songs featured in his films. From “Aa Ante” to the viral “Oo Antava” in “Pushpa: The Rise,” these dance numbers have set trends and garnered massive popularity.
With the highly anticipated sequel, “Pushpa: The Rule,” on the horizon, anticipation is building for the next iconic item song. Music director Devi Sri Prasad has reportedly composed an addictive tune, but the identity of the leading dancer remains shrouded in mystery. The stakes are high, as audiences are still enthralled by Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s performance in “Oo Antava.”
The search for the ideal candidate has seen several names thrown into the mix. Sreeleela, a rising star known for her delightful dancing skills, was considered but ultimately declined due to career concerns. Tripti Dimri, who rose to fame in “Animal,” was also approached; however, her dancing abilities reportedly did not meet the requirements.
The latest buzz suggests that Janhvi Kapoor has emerged as the frontrunner for the coveted role. Reports claim she is in the final stages of confirmation and could potentially receive a staggering ₹4 crore fee for the special song. This news has sparked discussions, considering Kapoor is simultaneously playing lead roles in upcoming films like “Devara” alongside NTR Jr. and another project with Ram Charan under Buchi Babu’s direction.
While the official confirmation regarding Janhvi Kapoor’s involvement is awaited, the news has already generated significant buzz. Fans eagerly wait to see if she will take on this high-profile item song and potentially redefine the trajectory of her career.
The Truth Behind the ₹2274 Ambani Wedding Cost!
The impending nuptials of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant have garnered significant attention, with estimates suggesting a staggering ₹2274 crore price tag. However, a deeper analysis reveals a more nuanced picture of the financial implications surrounding this grand celebration.
While the reported figure is undoubtedly substantial, it encompasses a broader scope than just the wedding ceremony itself. It likely incorporates the expenses associated with the elaborate pre-wedding festivities that have already taken place. Industry experts estimate these pre-wedding events to have cost between ₹100-200 crore, with the remaining sum allocated for the main wedding ceremony and reception.
The sheer scale of the Ambani family’s wealth, estimated at ₹7.8 lakh crore, puts the wedding cost into perspective. The reported expenditure represents a minuscule fraction of their overall net worth. Furthermore, the Ambanis are renowned for hosting extravagant celebrations, with Isha Ambani’s wedding in 2018 reportedly costing around ₹200 crore.
At its core, the Ambani-Merchant wedding transcends the monetary aspects. It signifies the union of two prominent families and celebrates the love between Anant and Radhika. The grandeur and opulence of the event may be awe-inspiring, but the true essence lies in the joy and happiness shared by the families and loved ones as they witness the beginning of this new chapter.
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Indian 2 | The Journey of Senapathy | Kamal Haasan | SJ Suryah | Shankar | Anirudh | Lyca
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#VenkyAnil3 x #SVC58 Shoot Begins – Venkatesh | Anil Ravipudi | Dil Raju | Shirish
#VenkyAnil3 x #SVC58 Shoot Begins – Venkatesh | Anil Ravipudi | Dil Raju | Shirish
Casting Uncertainty Clouds “Kalki 2898 AD” Sequel
The highly anticipated sequel to the sci-fi blockbuster “Kalki 2898 AD” is shrouded in speculation regarding a potential recasting of a major character. Deepika Padukone, who played the pivotal role of SU-M80 in the first film, could be replaced for the upcoming installment.
While Padukone’s character served as a central figure in the initial film, her narrative arc left some viewers underwhelmed. This perceived lack of impact has reportedly prompted filmmakers to consider recasting the role in the sequel. The goal would be to give SU-M80 a more substantial and impactful presence in the story’s progression.
Director Nag Ashwin, the creative force behind the “Kalki” franchise, has neither confirmed nor denied the rumors surrounding Padukone’s potential replacement. He emphasizes Padukone’s integral role within the “Kalki” universe while acknowledging the ongoing evaluation process. Ashwin prioritizes serving the narrative best and ensuring justice for all characters, suggesting casting decisions will be made with utmost care.
The news of Padukone’s potential departure has sparked a heated debate among fans. Some express strong disapproval at the prospect of recasting such a prominent character. Others, however, believe a new actress could revitalize the character and the narrative itself.
Despite the casting uncertainty, “Kalki 2898 AD” remains one of Indian cinema’s most eagerly awaited sequels. Fans are excited to witness the continuation of the epic story, promising deeper exploration of the film’s unique blend of mythology and futuristic themes. The industry and audience alike will be closely monitoring the production’s progress, particularly regarding how the filmmakers navigate these challenges and leverage the success of the first film.
Jennifer Lopez Seeks Half of Ben Affleck’s Fortune in Looming Divorce Battle
As their whirlwind romance fades into a contentious divorce, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck find themselves embroiled in a potential financial battle. According to inside sources, Lopez is seeking a significant portion of Affleck’s wealth in the settlement, estimated to be around half of his $150 million fortune.
Reports suggest Lopez’s decision stems from a perceived imbalance in financial responsibility during their brief marriage. Insiders claim she shouldered the majority of their lavish lifestyle’s costs, despite her own substantial net worth estimated at $400 million. This reportedly included expenses like their Bel Air mansion (valued at $60 million), private jet travel, luxury hotels, and other high-end outlays. The source paints a picture of Affleck as reluctant to spend, portraying Lopez as the primary financier throughout the marriage.
Lopez’s inner circle reportedly advised against rekindling the romance, believing Affleck had not fully committed. The current situation appears to reflect a desire for retribution, with the source stating, “One of the little-known secrets is Jennifer paid for much of their marital expenses and now she feels he owes her.” This sentiment is further fueled by reports of Lopez meticulously documenting expenses incurred during the marriage.
As the divorce unfolds, the animosity between the former couple seems to be deepening. Affleck has been seen without his wedding ring, while Lopez prioritizes self-care and work, spending time alone in the Hamptons. The final terms of the settlement remain unclear, but Lopez’s financial demands undoubtedly complicate their high-profile split.
With both parties wielding significant wealth, the true motivations behind Lopez’s financial demands remain to be seen. Was it an attempt to recoup spousal support or a calculated move to exact revenge? Only time will tell how this Hollywood love story concludes.
WhatsApp’s new feature to help users stay safe in group messaging
New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Meta-owned WhatsApp on Tuesday rolled out a new feature that will help users stay safe in group messaging.
This has already started rolling out to users and will be available to all users in the coming weeks, the company said.
According to the company, if users are added to a group by someone they don’t know, they will now see a context card giving them more information about the group.
“This includes who added you, how recent the group was created, and who created it,” WhatsApp said.
“From there, you can decide whether to stay or leave the group and review some of the safety tools available to stay safe and secure on WhatsApp,” it added.
The Meta-owned company said that this new feature is particularly helpful when users just met someone or a group of people, and haven’t yet saved them in their contacts — or it can help confirm whether or not it’s a group they know or want to be in.
“This update provides WhatsApp users with another layer of safety and security, building on existing features like silencing unknown callers, chat lock, in-app privacy check-up, and controlling who can add you to groups,” the company stated.
It also mentioned that the update is similar to the current experience in 1:1 messaging as well, where “you’re given more context if you’re messaged by someone you don’t know”.
AI Chatbots Alexa, MyAI, Bing come with ‘empathy gap’, may harm children
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like Amazon’s AI voice assistant Alexa, Snapchat’s My AI, and Microsoft’s Bing have frequently shown signs of an “empathy gap” that puts young users at risk of distress or harm, according to a study on Thursday that proposes the urgent need for “child-safe AI”.
The research from the University of Cambridge calls on developers and policymakers to prioritise approaches to AI design that take greater account of children’s needs.
Children are likely to treat chatbots “as lifelike, quasi-human confidantes” but when the technology fails to respond to their unique needs and vulnerabilities, it can affect the kids, showed the study, published in the journal Learning, Media and Technology.
This is evident from the cases where Alexa instructed a 10-year-old to touch a live electrical plug with a coin, and My AI gave adult researchers posing as a 13-year-old girl tips on how to lose her virginity to a 31-year-old.
In a separate reported interaction with the Bing chatbot, which was designed to be adolescent-friendly, the AI became aggressive and started gaslighting a user.
“Children are probably AI’s most overlooked stakeholders,” said academic Dr Nomisha Kurian from the University of Cambridge.
She noted that while making a human-like chatbot can provide many benefits, “for a child, it is very hard to draw a rigid, rational boundary between something that sounds human and reality”.
Face 2 Face With Shadnagar Realtor Kammari Krishna Son Shiva
Face 2 Face With Shadnagar Realtor Kammari Krishna Son Shiva
Amid deep North Korean-Russia ties, South Korea, Japan vow security cooperation with NATO
Washington, July 11 (IANS) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to bolster security cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) amid deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia.
Yoon and Kishida on Wednesday shared the view as they met bilaterally on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington, where they were invited as leaders of the four Indo-Pacific partner nations, which also include Australia and New Zealand, reported Yonhap news agency.
The NATO summit came just weeks after Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un produced a sweeping security cooperation agreement.
Earlier on Wednesday, the NATO leaders issued a summit declaration strongly condemning North Korea’s weapons exports to Russia.
“The recent moves by Russia and North Korea are causing serious concern not only in East Asia but also for global security,” Yoon said at the start of the talks with Kishida.
“I hope that South Korea and Japan will cooperate closely with NATO member countries and reaffirm that the security of the North Atlantic and Northeast Asia cannot be separated,” he added.
Yoon said Moscow’s close alignment with Pyongyang highlights the importance of the trilateral security cooperation among South Korea, the United States and Japan, as outlined in their Camp David summit in August 2023.
“The two leaders shared concerns over the strengthening of military and economic cooperation between Russia and North Korea through the signing of the ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ treaty,” Yoon’s office said in a statement.
“They agreed that South Korea and Japan will closely cooperate and work together with the international community to address the Russia-North Korea military cooperation that violates UN Security Council resolutions,” it added.
Kishida also said the security of the two regions is “inseparable.”
“The security of the Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific is inseparable. This summit provides an opportunity to deepen cooperation between NATO and our Indo-Pacific partners,” Kishida said through a translator.
Yoon and Kishida last met in Seoul in May as part of a trilateral summit with China.
Russia not to participate in new Ukraine summit
Moscow, July 11 (IANS) Russia does not accept ultimatums and will not participate in a new summit on Ukraine, local media quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin as saying on Thursday.
“We are aware of Kyiv’s and its Western sponsors’ intentions to ‘redeem’ themselves after the failed peace summit in Burgenstock, Switzerland, in mid-June this year, and to attempt a similar event,” he said, adding, “They are even considering inviting Russia.”
While the specific location for the next summit has not been determined, Galuzin emphasised that the geographical location is not fundamentally important, Xinhua news agency reported.
“What matters more is the content, which must be extremely clear,” he said.
Russia observes “a deliberate disregard for other initiatives to resolve the Ukrainian crisis,” said Galuzin, calling this approach “another manifestation of fraud.”
US sees second-warmest June on record amid heatwaves
Seoul, July 11 (IANS) The United States saw the second-hottest June in its 130-year record, with the average temperature reaching 22.1 degrees Celsius, 3.4 degrees above the long-term average, the country’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported.
The month was marked by severe weather incidents, extreme temperatures, and significant precipitation variations across different regions, according to the monthly report from the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), a division of NOAA.
An estimated 24 million people endured their hottest nights ever recorded, particularly across the West, South, and Northeast, Xinhua news agency reported.
Heatwaves plagued these regions alongside the Great Lakes and Puerto Rico, shattering temperature records and posing serious health risks, the report said.
The US states of Arizona and New Mexico bore the brunt of the heat, both experiencing their hottest Junes ever recorded, with 18 additional states ranking among their top 10 warmest Junes on record.
Fueled by the extreme heat, the devastating South Fork fire, which ignited on June 17, ravaged over 70 square kilometres in New Mexico, destroying nearly 1,400 buildings and claiming two lives.
While the nation grappled with exceptional heat, catastrophic flooding struck parts of the Midwest. Days of heavy rains caused rivers and streams to overflow their banks, forcing residents to evacuate as water destroyed roads and bridges.
On June 30, Hurricane Beryl made a record-breaking entrance into the Atlantic Ocean, becoming the earliest Category 4 hurricane storm ever to form in the Atlantic Ocean in June.
Last month, four new billion-dollar weather and climate disasters were confirmed, including two hail events that impacted the US state of Texas in late April and Colorado in late May, one severe weather event that impacted the central, southern and eastern parts of the country in mid-May, and a tornado outbreak that impacted portions of the Central United States in mid-May.
Moreover, for the January-June period, the average contiguous US temperature was 50.9 degrees Fahrenheit (about 10.5 degrees Celsius), ranking second-warmest on record for this period, NCEI added.
There have been 15 confirmed disasters so far this year, resulting in at least 106 fatalities and more than $37 billion in economic losses.
The United States has sustained 391 separate weather and climate disasters since 1980, where overall damage reached or exceeded $1 billion. The total cost of these 391 events exceeds $2.755 trillion, according to the report.
Orry Poses With Pregnant Deepika & Ranveer!
As the wedding celebrations for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant unfold, the Indian film industry has taken a temporary pause. The high-profile nuptials, commencing a few days ago, have seen Bollywood celebrities gather to partake in the festivities. Social media is abuzz with photos of these A-listers enjoying the celebrations.
One particular photo has garnered widespread attention – social media personality Orry, known for his signature hand-on-bump pose, pictured with Deepika Padukone. The image, featuring Orry placing his hand on Deepika’s visibly pregnant belly, has effectively silenced rumors questioning the legitimacy of her pregnancy.
Deepika’s pregnancy glow is undeniable, and she stuns in a beautiful saree. Ranveer Singh, her husband, also joins in the fun, mimicking Orry’s pose by placing his hand on hers. This playful moment has captured the hearts of fans.
The public is eagerly awaiting more glimpses of celebrities at the wedding festivities. Deepika’s recent appearance has sparked renewed interest in her upcoming projects. Following her portrayal of the pregnant Sumathi in “Kalki 2898 AD,” she is confirmed to reprise her role in the film’s sequel. Ranveer Singh, on the other hand, is gearing up for his upcoming ventures in “Singham 3” and Farhan Akhtar’s directorial “Don 2.”
The Ambani wedding festivities have provided Bollywood celebrities with a welcome break from their demanding schedules. With the celebrations still ongoing, fans can expect more social media moments and a glimpse into the star-studded guest list.
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Senior Star Grabs A Multi Film Deal In YRF Spy Universe!
Yash Raj Films (YRF) has solidified its position as the frontrunner in Hindi cinema’s spy thriller genre. Over the past decade, they have delivered blockbuster hits like “Ek Tha Tiger,” “Tiger Zinda Hai,” “Pathaan,” and “War,” establishing a sprawling “YRF Spy Universe.
This interconnected universe boasts an impressive cast, featuring megastars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, and John Abraham. Each film within the franchise generates immense hype due to the high-octane action, captivating narratives, and the star power it wields.
YRF is actively expanding this cinematic universe. “War 2” is currently under production, starring Hrithik Roshan and introducing Telugu superstar NTR Jr. Additionally, the highly anticipated “Tiger 3” is slated for release.
YRF is also breaking new ground by introducing a female-led spy thriller titled “Alpha.” This film will feature the leading actresses Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh, marking a significant step towards inclusivity within the action genre. The script for “Pathaan 2,” featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, is also under development.
Adding another veteran actor to the mix, Anil Kapoor has reportedly signed a multi-film deal with YRF, ensuring his presence across upcoming spy universe projects. He is confirmed to appear in “War 2” alongside Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr., and Kiara Advani. His involvement will extend to “Alpha” and potentially “Pathaan 2,” further bolstering the star-studded ensemble.
Fans eagerly await the explosive face-off between Pathaan (Shah Rukh Khan) and Tiger (Salman Khan), having witnessed their brief alliance in a previous film. The expansion plans, combined with the addition of A-list talent and the introduction of female-led narratives, solidify YRF’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of the YRF Spy Universe, promising a thrilling cinematic experience for audiences worldwide.