Second Look of ‘Petta’ Reveals Rajinikanth’s Rustic Look
Sun Pictures on Thursday, 4 October revealed the second look of Rajinikanth’s Petta. Donning an all-white attire with the handlebar moustache, the star is seen smiling and basking in the orange glow of the sun in the background.
The film’s motion poster was released almost a month ago and the second one only amps up the excitement for the fans. Read more here.
The Vamps Excited to Return to India After 2 Years
Britain-based boy band The Vamps is set to return to India after a gap of two years for a week-long stay. The four-member band is looking forward to showcase their new music at two shows.
The band, which performed at 2016's Global Citizen Festival, will arrive here on October 23. They will perform in Pune and Mumbai on October 25 and October 27 respectively, reports IANS.
Sharing their excitement, members of the band said in a statement: "We're really looking forward to performing in India. Our last visit was unforgettable and we had a great time. We cannot wait to be back to play two amazing shows and showcase new music to our incredible fans."
James McVey (lead guitarist and vocalist), Brad Simpson (lead vocals and guitar), Connor Ball (bass guitar and vocals) and Tristan Evans (drums and vocals) form the quartet.
NSD Appoints Ebrahim Alkazi Chair, Selects Artist-In-Residence
The National School of Drama (NSD) has appointed senior theatre practitioner Mohan Maharishi as its Ebrahim Alkazi Chair, and invited thespian B. Jayashree for its three-month artist-in-residence program, a statement released on Thursday said.
Named after former NSD Director Ebrahim Alkazi, the Chair was given to Maharishi by a committee constituted by the theatre institution.
He will hold office for one year from the day of his acceptance, and will be paid Rs 1 lakh per month as honorarium, reports IANS.
Family and Friends Gather for Krishna Raj Kapoor’s Chautha
Krishna Raj Kapoor, the wife of legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor, breathed her last on 1 October, in Mumbai. Family and friends are gathering for the chautha of the 87-year-old. See more pictures here.
NTR Biopic to Release in Two Parts
The much-awaited NTR biopic would be releasing in two parts. Starring Nandamuri Balakrishna as NTR, Vidya Balan as his wife and Rana Daggubati as Chandrababu Naidu, the first part of the film titled Kathanayakudu will release on 9 Jan 2019. The second part Mahanayakudu would be releasing on 24 January 2019.