AwardsThe list released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday features a total of 301 movies from across the globe.Tnm StaffImageCredit:Facebook/Rrr, Facebook/Hombale Films, Facebook/Bhansali ProductionsFrom SS Rajamouli’s Rrr to Rishab Shetty’s Kantara - A Legend, up to 11 Indian films have made the cut to the annual reminder list of productions eligible for the 95th Academy Awards, more popularly known as the Oscars. The list released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Tuesday, January 10, features a total of 301 movies from across the globe. Among the Indian features on the list are four Hindi language films, two Kannada and Marathi films, and one Telugu, Tamil, and Gujarati film each. The nominations will be announced on January 24, and the award presentation ceremony will be held on March 12. Here are the Indian productions that have secured spots in the reminder...
- 1/10/2023
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
AwardsA total of 301 films were included on the list of productions eligible for the 95th Academy Awards. The final nominations will be announced on January 24.Tnm StaffKannada film Kantara, which saw huge commercial and critical success all over India, is on the reminder list of films eligible for the 95th Academy Awards. In its reminder list, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science included 301 films from all over the world that are eligible for the 95th Oscars. The list includes several Indian films, including another Kannada film Vikrant Rona starring Kichcha Sudeep. Nominations for the 95th Academy Awards will be announced on January 24, and the Oscars ceremony will be held on March 12. The film has received two qualifications, according to an announcement made by Kantara’s production house Hombale Films. “We are overjoyed to share that 'Kantara' has received 2 Oscar qualifications! A heartfelt thank you to all who have supported us.
- 1/10/2023
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
ReviewVikrant Rona has been marketed as an “action adventure fantasy” film — but strangely, it doesn’t fall into any of the three genres.Sowmya RajendranFacebookA car breaks down in the middle of a forest. A child wearing a clown mask is abducted and killed. The opening sequence of Anup Bhandari’s Vikrant Rona promises old-fashioned chills accentuated by superior visual effects and a background score that regularly jolts you out of your seat just as you’re getting too comfortable with your popcorn. Vikrant Rona has been marketed as an “action adventure fantasy” film. That’s three genres, but strangely, it doesn’t fall into any of them. The film is about a fictional village called Kamarottu where several children have been murdered, and the inspector investigating the case is also killed and dumped into a well. Is there a supernatural reason behind the murders or is there a serial killer in the village?...
- 7/28/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
SandalwoodHelmed by Anup Bhandari, the film is set to hit the big screens on July 28 this year.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of Kannada actor Sudeep’s upcoming movie Vikrant Rona was unveiled on Thursday, June 23. The film is helmed by director Anup Bhandari and also stars actors Nirup Bhandari, Neetha Ashok, Ravishankar Gowda, Madhusudan Rao, Vasuki Vaibhav and Jacqueline Fernandez in significant roles. The trailer begins with a narrator talking about a mysterious land, surrounded by sea where people are scared of the people running the village. Sudeep enters the screen as a cop who tries to solve the mystery. Vikrant Rona is shown as a fearless man. The film is slated to hit the big screens on July 28. It was initially scheduled to release on February 24, but was postponed due to the pandemic. Announcing the news in January this year, the makers wrote: “Despite our willingness to meet you...
- 6/23/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Sandalwood‘Vikrant Rona’, starring Nirup Bhandari and Jacqueline Fernandez, was slated to release on February 24. Tnm StaffPoster of Vikrant RonaAs Covid-19 cases continue to surge across the country, the makers of Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep’s film Vikrant Rona, which was supposed to release in theatres on February 24, have announced that the release date has been postponed. With this, Vikrant Rona joins several big-budget films including Rajamouli’s magnum opus Rrr and the Prabhas-Pooja Hegde starrer Radhe Sham, which postponed their theatrical release due to the pandemic. “Despite our willingness to meet you all at the cinemas on Feb 24th, the present Covid scenario and the prevailing restrictions are not favorable for a grand release across the globe,” the makers of the much-awaited film said in a statement. They added, “We understand that the wait can be excruciating but we promise that the cinematic experience will be worthy of your patience.
- 1/27/2022
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
After piquing our curiosity with posters and glimpses of Kichcha Sudeepa’s mystery-thriller ‘Vikrant Rona’, its makers – Jack Manjunath, Shalini Manjunath and Alankar Pandian now reveal its release date. Vikrant Rona presented by Zee Studios Starring Kichcha Sudeepa, Nirup Bhandari, Jacqueline Fernandez and Neetha Ashok the upcoming 3D film is slated to hit the theatres […]...
- 12/7/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
SandalwoodJacqueline Fernandez, who will play an extended cameo in ‘Vikrant Rona’, will be sharing the screen with Kichcha Sudeep in the Anup Bhandari directorial.Tnm StaffThe first look poster of actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s character from the upcoming multilingual movie Vikrant Rona was unveiled on Saturday, July 31. Vikrant Rona stars Sandalwood actor Kichcha Sudeep in the lead. Jacqueline unveiled the new poster that features her along with Sudeep, who plays the titular role in the movie. In the poster, Jacqueline is seen holding a pot filled with a liquid that resembles alcohol. Jacqueline is seen in a ghagra and blouse while Sudeep is spotted in an all black attire holding a gun. Jacqueline’s character in the movie is named Rakkamma. The poster indicates that the actors are likely to sport the look in a song sequence from the movie. Sharing the poster, Jacqueline wrote: “What Rakkamma doesn’t know,...
- 8/1/2021
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodJacqueline Fernandez will be seen in a cameo role and feature in a song in ‘Vikrant Rona’, which has Sudeep in the lead and is directed by Anup Bhandari. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Kichcha SudeepActor Jacqueline Fernandez, who predominantly works in Bollywood, has been roped in for a cameo role in Kichcha Sudeep’s upcoming Kannada movie Vikrant Rona. The film’s director Anup Bhandari and Sudeep took to social media recently to announce that they recently wrapped up shooting a song with Jacqueline. The movie will mark Jacqueline’s Kannada debut. Sharing his favourite photos of himself and Jacqueline from a photo shoot, Sudeep noted that he had the chance to see the rough edit of the song. Thanking the choreographer Jani Master, Sudeep shared with followers that the video has come out well. “Two of my favs frm the photo shoot @Asli_Jacqueline. Saw the rough edit of the song.
- 7/19/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Sandalwood Directed by Anup Bhandari, the title and sneak peek video of ‘Vikrant Rona’ was unveiled at Burj Khalifa in Dubai in February.Tnm StaffSandalwood star Kichcha Sudeep took to social media on Monday, June 28 to share an update about his upcoming project Vikrant Rona. In an Instagram post, the actor announced that the voiceover work for the action thriller Vikrant Rona has commenced. He revealed that it's been a long time since he recorded a voiceover for a film. He also added that he is happy to see it shaping well as the team hoped for. “Seems so long that I gave my voice for a film. Finally starting my voice over for #VikrantRona.Yeah,,,, supa happy to see it shaping well and the way we all wanted it to,” Kichcha Sudeep’s post read. Starring Kichcha Sudeep in the lead, Vikrant Rona will be released simultaneously in four languages– Tamil,...
- 6/29/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe actor thanked his fans for their prayers and wishes.Tnm StaffScreengrabPopular Sandalwood actor Kiccha Sudeep is all set to return to the television reality show Bigg Boss. The actor, who is the host for season 8 of Bigg Boss did not make appearances in the last two weekend episodes, citing health issues. Sudeep took to social media recently to share with fans that he has recovered and is feeling better now. Thanking everyone for their prayers and wishes, he added that he is looking forward to host Bigg Boss Kannada season 8. He also extended his gratitude to doctors Venkatesh and Vinay who took care of him. "Thanks for the prayers and wishes,, I'm better now n looking forward to attending Bb this week. Many thanks to Dr.Venkatesh n Dr.Vinay for having taken so much care. Received many videos from temples where prayers were being offered for my health.
- 4/30/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe title and sneak peek video of action-thriller ‘Vikrant Rona’ was unveiled in Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. Tnm StaffTwitter/Kichcha SudeepSandalwood star Sudeep announced on Thursday that the much-awaited film Vikrant Rona will be released in 3D format. He also announced that the movie has been slated for theatrical release on August 19. Saying that he is excited to make the announcement after filming for the project, Sudeep wrote, “After enjoying the process of preparations and it’s making, its now time for a new excitement. We the team of #VikrantRona is all excited and happy to mark August 19th 2021 for its theatrical release (sic),” he wrote. Vikrant Rona will be released simultaneously in four languages - Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. Kichcha Sudeep released a motion poster while sharing the announcement with fans. There is a striking resemblance between Sudeep’s look in the movie and Indiana Jones. Vikrant is...
- 4/15/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe Telugu movie has been titled 'K3- Kotikokkadu'.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeSandalwood star Kichcha Sudeep and actor Madonna Sebastian starrer Kotigobba 3 is gearing up to extend its reach to other states. The makers of the movie recently revealed that the movie is also going to be released in Telugu. Sudeep not only has a massive fan following in Karnataka but is also popular in Telugu speaking states since he has appeared in pivotal roles in successful Tollywood movies such as Eega, Bahubali and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy. Owing to the actor’s reach among fans in Tollywood, the actor’s earlier outings such as the 2019 movie Pailwaan was also dubbed and released in Telugu. #Kotigobba3 Wave Start From Today #K3Telugu1stLookPoster#K3Kotikokkadu #Baadshah #Kotigobba3 pic.twitter.com/J5GCiesp7n — SoorappaBaabu (@SoorappaBaabu) March 26, 2021 Producer of the movie, Soorappa Babu, put up a new poster from the movie and shared the news with fans.
- 3/30/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
SANDALWOODThe ‘Kotigobba 3’ event will reportedly be a grand affair and will be aired on television.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe audio launch of the Sudeep starrer Kotigobba 3 is all set to take place on March 28 this year. Reports are that the audio launch will be a grand public event organised by programme head Parameshwar Gundkal, and will be aired on television. The promotional events for Kotigobba 3 are all set to begin this month, after Sudeep returns from his Dubai visit. The star was in Dubai to celebrate his Silver Jubilee in cinema and reveal the title logo of his upcoming film Vikranth Rona. Recently the makers kick-started the promotions of the film in Dubai. The title logo and a sneak peek of the movie were displayed on Dubai’s Burj Khalifa amid a lot of fanfare, along with a glimpse of Sudeep’s journey in the film industry. Besides playing the lead role in Kotigobba 3,...
- 2/4/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
SANDALWOODThe event was part of a tribute to Sudeep's 25 years in the film industry. Digital NativeDigital NativeSandalwood star Kichcha Sudeep has completed 25 years in the film industry. The actor, who has acted in films in different languages like Kannada, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, has amassed a huge number of fans across India. On Sunday, the makers of his next film Vikrant Rona kick-started the promotions of the film in Dubai. The title logo and a sneak peek of the movie were displayed on Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, along with a tribute to Sudeep’s journey in the film industry. Sudeep is the first actor to have a 2000-feet virtual cut-out of himself, along with the honour of celebrating the completion of 25 years of his career at the Burj Khalifa. Sharing the video of this milestone celebration on Twitter handle Sudeep wrote, "Here is a greater quality video of @VikrantRona...
- 2/1/2021
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe title logo of ‘Vikrant Rona’ will see a grand launch at Burj Khalifa on January 31.Digital NativeTwitterAs previously reported, Kichcha Sudeep's much-awaited film titled Phantom was to be renamed. On Thursday, the makers announced that the film will now be called Vikrant Rona. It has Sudeep playing the titular role. The makers also announced that the title logo for the film will be launched on January 31 in Dubai at the Burj Khalifa. Sudeep becomes the first actor to have a 2000 ft virtual cut-out in the world and Viktant Rona the first film to have a display of almost 180 seconds on Burj Khalifa. ಬುರ್ಜ್ ಖಲೀಫ ಮೇಲೆ ವಿಕ್ರಾಂತ್ ರೋಣ⁰⁰! Phantom is now #VikrantRona. World's first movie to reveal Title Logo+180secs sneak peek on Burj Khalifa Jan 31st#VikrantRonaOnBurjKhalifa @VikrantRona ⁰@KicchaSudeep @jackmanjunath @alankar_pandian @Shaliniartss Invenio Films Zakir Khan pic.twitter.com/sHGSTB...
- 1/22/2021
- by Sanjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe makers of ‘Phantom’ have said that a major announcement will be made on January 21. Digital NativeDigital NativeKichcha Sudeep and director Anup Bhandari are collaborating for a film called Phantom, their first outing together. The film's director Anup had recently tweeted about a “major update from the world of Phantom”. “The biggest announcement of them all, Literally! on Jan 21 #PhantomUpdateJan21," Anup tweeted on Monday. The biggest announcement of them all, Literally, on Jan 21 #PhantomUpdateJan21 #KicchaSudeep @KicchaSudeep @jackmanjunath @alankar_pandian @Shaliniartss Invenio Films @Nirupbhandari @neethaofficial @AjaneeshB @williamdaviddop @KaaniStudio @The_BigLittle pic.twitter.com/ss81yn4zAa — Anup Bhandari (@anupsbhandari) January 18, 2021 While fans are eager to know what the update is about, industry grapevine suggests that the film might be in for a title change. During a recent media interaction at the International Film Festival of India, Sudeep had referred to the film as 'Vikranth Rona', which is said to be the...
- 1/20/2021
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
SandalwoodAnup Bhandari, who will be directing the project, is currently working with Sudeep for ‘Phantom’.Digital NativeKannada director Anup Bhandari announced his new project some months ago, and the poster of this film was released by Kichcha Sudeep, garnering interest amongst his fans. While the duo is associated with Phantom currently, the groundwork for this yet-untitled project is also happening simultaneously. According to the latest reports, this new project will be based on Ashwatthama, an important character in the epic Mahabharata. Sources in the know say that Sudeep will be playing the lead role. Speaking about the project in an interview earlier with the Times of India, director Anup Bhandari had said, “I have already written the first half of the script and whenever I get time off, I get cracking on the second part of the script. I have been working on the story for two years now. I...
- 1/11/2021
- by Sanjana
- The News Minute
SANDALWOODThe makers of the film will reportedly launch the teaser at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai early in 2021. Digital NativeDigital NativeIt is being reported that Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez will make a special appearance in the Kichcha Sudeep starrer Phantom. She will appear in a scene or two, as well as a special number in the film. Confirming this, the co-producer of the film, Alankar Pandian of Invenio Films, said in an interview with the Times of India, “Jacqueline has been in talks with Invenio Films to star in the Bollywood remake of a popular Tamil film, so, when she was approached for the cameo in Phantom, she readily agreed. Before signing up, which she did over the weekend, she heard the song and wanted a briefing about the setting for her character, etc. She is expected to shoot for her portions in April next year.” Earlier, there were reports...
- 12/30/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
CINEMAThe two, along with Sudeep’s wife Priya, recently met up. Digital NativeDigital NativeRecently, Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep and his wife Priya Ramakrishnan met with Mollywood actor Manju Warrier. The three of them took to social media to share their mutual admiration for each other. Priya Ramakrishnan tweeted: “Had the honour of spending some time with this actor par excellence...and she’s a lady of grace and poise… Big hugs @ManjuWarrier4.” Had the honour of spending some time with this actor par excellence...and she’s a lady of grace and poise ..Big hugs @ManjuWarrier4 Sanvi :) pic.twitter.com/03ojQxRIoO — Priya Radhakrishnan (@iampriya06) December 20, 2020 Manju Warrier quote-tweeted Priya’s tweet, adding: “Was an absolute pleasure meeting you too Priya! @iampriya06 And such an honour spending some time with you and Sudeep Sir! @KicchaSudeep.” Was an absolute pleasure meeting you too Priya! @iampriya06 And such an honour spending some...
- 12/22/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
SANDALWOODThe actor is currently busy with the shooting of his upcoming ‘Phantom’. Digital NativeDigital NativeFans of the Sandalwood star Kichcha Sudeep have been receiving exciting news of the actor’s many upcoming ventures this year. The latest one is that, after wrapping up his portrayal of the lead role in Phantom, Kichcha Sudeep is all set to direct a new film. The star is well known for wielding the megaphone for films like My Autograph, No 73, Shanthi Nivasa, Veera Madakari, Just Math Mathalli, Kempe Gowda and Maanikya. The industry grapevine has it that Sudeep had been working on his directorial during the lockdown, and is keen on taking it further as soon as possible. Interestingly, his upcoming Phantom was one of the first few Kannada films that recommenced shooting once lockdown restrictions eased. The Phantom team completed a long schedule in Hyderabad in late November, and reports are that...
- 12/8/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
ENTERTAINMENTIn the episode, Nagarjuna heaped praise on Sudeep’s upcoming film ‘Phantom’, which in his opinion raises the standard of Indian cinema.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada star Kiccha Sudeep, apart from being known for his roles in popular movies, is also the regular host of Bigg Boss Kannada, whose eighth season is said to start in January. However, Sudeep recently switched up his role as host and appeared on Bigg Boss Telugu as a guest. The Telugu show is hosted by Nagarjuna Akkineni, and is currently in its fourth season. On this note, he tweeted: “Hosting BigBoss has always been me and today was another feel of being a guest on the show of Telugu BigBoss. Splendid it was to share the stage with the ever-charming @iamnagarjuna sir, n to get to spk to the contestants inside the house. Thank you for the warmth sir.” During the episode, the topic of...
- 12/1/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by Anup Bhandari, the film also stars Nirup Bhandari and Neetha Ashok.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Phantom team which had been camping in Hyderabad for the past few weeks recently completed the schedule there. According to the latest reports, the team is now headed to Kerala where another major schedule has been planned. After that a song sequence will be shot in Bengaluru before the film is wrapped up. Confirming that the Hyderabad schedule has been wrapped up, Phantom’s lead star Kiccha Sudeep tweeted: “A longgg schedule at hyd jus wrapped. Should admit tat it was a totally a great experience. Smthn I wil cherish fr a long time. Startn shoot when noone was even thinking of and wrapping what was planned is an achievement by itself. Last schedule starts soon. Cheers (sic).” A longgg schedule at hyd jus wrapped. Should admit tat it was a totally a great experience.
- 11/25/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
CinemaA photo of Pawan Kalyan gifting Sudeep a sapling has gone viral among the fans of both stars.Digital NativeKannada actor Kiccha Sudeep was shooting in Hyderabad for his upcoming film Phantom when he paid a visit to Tollywood star Pawan Kalyan. They met at Pawan Kalyan’s office in the city and discussed several issues, we hear. Pawan Kalyan lauded Sudeep for ensuring that he and his team are following all the lockdown protocols and safety measures at the shooting spot. A pic of the star gifting Sudeep a sapling has gone viral among the fans of both stars. Posting pics with Pawan, Sudeep tweeted: “Met a simple grounded human @PawanKalyan i must admit. Wonderful interacting with you sir.” Met a simple grounded human @PawanKalyan i must admit. Wonderful interacting with you sir. pic.twitter.com/Da50XnKaUC — Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) October 5, 2020 There were reports a few weeks ago...
- 10/6/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe announcement came with a motion poster, containing the image of a person holding a gun.Digital NativeDigital NativeKiccha Sudeep will be presenting director Anup Bhandari’s upcoming film Ashwatthama. The announcement came with a motion poster, containing the image of a person holding a gun, with the inset picture showing a person holding a bow and arrow along with the details, such as “Name: Ashwatthama, Father’s Name: Dronacharya, Age: 5200 years, Current location: Unknown, and Mission: Loading.” Of course, this has created a lot of curiosity among the film buffs. In an interview to the New Indian Express, director Anup Bhandari revealed that he began working on this script a couple of years ago. He was quoted as saying, “It is about Ashwatthama, set in a contemporary fictional universe, with the characters still alive in today’s world.” On getting to work with Sudeep, he revealed, “I had discussed this idea with Sudeep,...
- 9/8/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodWhile Sudeep plays the lead character Vikranth Rona, Nirup Bhandari will be seen as Sanjeev Gambhira and Neetha Ashok as Aparna Ballal aka Panna.Digital NativeKiccha Sudeep’s fans should be thrilled to know that the star is busy shooting for his upcoming film Phantom. The team is busy shooting a song sequence featuring the lead star along with a host of kids. The shooting is currently happening at the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad. Art director Shiva Kumar has erected grand sets for the song with Jani master choreographing it. Director Anup Bhandari has penned the lyrics for the song which was composed by Ajeneesh Lokanath. Kiccha Sudeep and director Anup Bhandari are teaming up for Phantom and this is their first outing together. Manjunath Gowda, a close associate of Sudeep, is producing the film under his banner. While Sudeep plays the lead character Vikranth Rona, Nirup Bhandari will be...
- 8/30/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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