Tamil actor Vishal is all smiles as he begins a new chapter in his personal life. The actor got engaged to actress Sai Dhanshika on his birthday, August 29, in an intimate ceremony in Chennai. Interestingly, Vishal and Dhanshika had originally planned to get married on this date itself. Now, Vishal has explained that the completion of the long-delayed Nadigar Sangam office was his priority.
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For years, Govinda has been claiming that he was offered James Cameron's Avatar. Earlier this year in March, he again reiterated that he was offered Rs 18 crore by Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron to act in the 2009 sci-fi blockbuster Avatar. Speaking on a podcast with actor Mukesh Khanna, Govinda even went on to claim that it was he who suggested the title Avatar to Cameron. Now, producer Pahlaj Nihalani, who introduced Govinda in the 1986 film Ilzaam, has reacted to the claim.
Kartik Aaryan, busy with multiple projects, is set to star in a zombie film directed by Vishnuvardhan, tentatively starting in July 2026. He plans to finish Anurag Basu’s film by November 2025 and then work on Nagzilla and Captain India, while exploring other film opportunities.
Mohanlal's 'Hridayapoorvam,' directed by Sathyan Anthikad, has garnered positive reception and decent box office numbers, opening with Rs 3.25 crore and collecting Rs 5.95 crore in two days. The family drama is praised as a feel-good entertainer with humor and relatable storytelling. The film's strong theatre occupancy and positive word-of-mouth are expected to sustain its momentum.
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