As the 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) heads off to Goa on November 20, actress Shriya Saran is set to perform the opening ceremony of the festival, and later grace the red carpet.
Much of the details about the festival are under wraps, and the how it will mark its conclusion is not yet revealed, though Shriya has not hidden her excitement for performing at Iffi, and is thrilled to be the one to perform its opening ceremony.
Talking about the event, the ‘Gautamiputra Satakarni’ actress said: “Performing for a live audience is always exhilarating and always wonderful. I have shot for ‘Drishyam’ (Bollywood remake) in Goa, and it’s a beautiful place.
She added: “Iffi is a very prestigious platform, so I am greatly honoured. But I cannot say much about the performance because it will take away the charm. But I am greatly looking forward to November...
Much of the details about the festival are under wraps, and the how it will mark its conclusion is not yet revealed, though Shriya has not hidden her excitement for performing at Iffi, and is thrilled to be the one to perform its opening ceremony.
Talking about the event, the ‘Gautamiputra Satakarni’ actress said: “Performing for a live audience is always exhilarating and always wonderful. I have shot for ‘Drishyam’ (Bollywood remake) in Goa, and it’s a beautiful place.
She added: “Iffi is a very prestigious platform, so I am greatly honoured. But I cannot say much about the performance because it will take away the charm. But I am greatly looking forward to November...
- 11/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
As the 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) heads off to Goa on November 20, actress Shriya Saran is set to perform the opening ceremony of the festival, and later grace the red carpet.
Much of the details about the festival are under wraps, and the how it will mark its conclusion is not yet revealed, though Shriya has not hidden her excitement for performing at Iffi, and is thrilled to be the one to perform its opening ceremony.
Talking about the event, the ‘Gautamiputra Satakarni’ actress said: “Performing for a live audience is always exhilarating and always wonderful. I have shot for ‘Drishyam’ (Bollywood remake) in Goa, and it’s a beautiful place.
She added: “Iffi is a very prestigious platform, so I am greatly honoured. But I cannot say much about the performance because it will take away the charm. But I am greatly looking forward to November...
Much of the details about the festival are under wraps, and the how it will mark its conclusion is not yet revealed, though Shriya has not hidden her excitement for performing at Iffi, and is thrilled to be the one to perform its opening ceremony.
Talking about the event, the ‘Gautamiputra Satakarni’ actress said: “Performing for a live audience is always exhilarating and always wonderful. I have shot for ‘Drishyam’ (Bollywood remake) in Goa, and it’s a beautiful place.
She added: “Iffi is a very prestigious platform, so I am greatly honoured. But I cannot say much about the performance because it will take away the charm. But I am greatly looking forward to November...
- 11/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
OpinionThe current popularity of violent gangster films also lies in the fact that they are more suited for the pan-Indian formula – something the south Indian industries are keen to exploit in the post-’Baahubali’ era.Abilash Joshiy’s King of Kotha (2023), starring Dulquer Salmaan, is the latest gangster film to hit the big screens. Interestingly, it went up against Rdx (2023) for Onam, a film where three trained martial artists take on a local gangster group. A couple of weeks before these films came out, the big release in the south was Nelson Dilipkumar’s Jailer (2023), starring Rajinikanth as a former policeman who is at war with gangsters. All these films have heroes with grey shades, and use violence as a form of entertainment. For instance, in Jailer, Rajinikanth’s Muthuvel Pandian beheads a gangster in a close-up shot. The scene is written to emphasise the superstar’s swag and is meant to be darkly funny.
- 9/2/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
After his pan-Indian biggie, ‘Kabzaa’, producer Anand Pandit is once again foraying into the regional market, with the Marathi family entertainer, ‘Baap Manus’. Headlined by Yogesh Phulphagar, this film is Pandit’s sixth association with actor Pushkar Jog after ‘Well Done Baby’ and ‘Victoria’.
Dwelling on the plot, Anand Pandit says, “This emotional drama takes us through the layered emotions of a father who has to raise his daughter single-handedly. As a father, I could easily resonate with the storyline, and working on this project was an emotional experience for me. ‘Baap Manus’ is truly a universally relatable film.”
Pandit has produced the film along with Roopa Pandit and Pushkar Jog and he shares, “Pushkar and I work well together because for us, a well-crafted storyline is the most important regardless of its genre. It could be an action thriller, a comedy or a horror film but it must have a strong story.
Dwelling on the plot, Anand Pandit says, “This emotional drama takes us through the layered emotions of a father who has to raise his daughter single-handedly. As a father, I could easily resonate with the storyline, and working on this project was an emotional experience for me. ‘Baap Manus’ is truly a universally relatable film.”
Pandit has produced the film along with Roopa Pandit and Pushkar Jog and he shares, “Pushkar and I work well together because for us, a well-crafted storyline is the most important regardless of its genre. It could be an action thriller, a comedy or a horror film but it must have a strong story.
- 4/20/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
With the success of “Kgf,” Kannada cinema has opened a floodgate of films that are set in the era just after Indian independence, which is the 1960s and 1970s. “Kgf” has allowed Kannada cinema to flourish and enter the pan-Indian cinema club, where most of the commercial films are released in all the South Indian languages and Hindi. “Kabzaa” comes under that category, and with the advent of action-oriented commercial films, this movie does not stay behind and makes maximum use of the genre. Directed by R. Chandru, the film is all about a man who is on a revenge spree after goons kill someone close to him. Will he be able to exact revenge, or will he die trying?
Spoilers Ahead
The Story Of Arkeshwara
“Kabzaa” begins with a police commissioner named Bhargav Bakshi making an entry to a local park and being welcomed on his new appointment. The...
Spoilers Ahead
The Story Of Arkeshwara
“Kabzaa” begins with a police commissioner named Bhargav Bakshi making an entry to a local park and being welcomed on his new appointment. The...
- 4/18/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Prime Video today announced the global streaming premiere of Kannada action drama- Kabzaa, starring Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa, and Shriya Saran. Directed and produced by R Chandru and co-produced by Anand Pandit, the film also features an unmissable cameo by Shiva Rajkumar, and rapturous background music by Ravi Basrur.
Starting off in 1942, before India’s independence, Kabzaa narrates the story of a simple man, who, owing to circumstances, transforms into the most dreaded gangster in the country in the years that follow. Arkeshwara (Upendra), the younger son of a slain freedom fighter, who also loses his elder brother to violence, experiences a tumultuous emotional past, and present.
The familial losses trigger a menacing rage in him, as he embarks on a rampage for revenge, eventually, making him the dreaded and undisputed king of the underworld.
Prime members can stream the film from April 14, in Kannada along with dubs in Tamil, Telugu,...
Starting off in 1942, before India’s independence, Kabzaa narrates the story of a simple man, who, owing to circumstances, transforms into the most dreaded gangster in the country in the years that follow. Arkeshwara (Upendra), the younger son of a slain freedom fighter, who also loses his elder brother to violence, experiences a tumultuous emotional past, and present.
The familial losses trigger a menacing rage in him, as he embarks on a rampage for revenge, eventually, making him the dreaded and undisputed king of the underworld.
Prime members can stream the film from April 14, in Kannada along with dubs in Tamil, Telugu,...
- 4/11/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
ReviewIt's about time Kannada cinema steps out of its ‘Kgf’ hangover, and perhaps ‘Kabzaa’ is the exact antidote it needs.Upendra in KabzaaHeard of the term ‘phrogging’? A quick Google search will reveal that it's the act of unethically living in another person's home without their permission. But should you wish for a visual demonstration, maybe try watching the behind-the-scenes footage of the Kgf films to spot writer-director R Chandru secretly living on Prashanth Neel's sets. Chandru, to his credit, has been patient enough to wait for team Kgf to vacate the premises before he can start shooting. And Prashanth Neel, being gracious enough, has left three of his best resources behind — Kgf’s second cinematographer Aj Shetty, art director Shiva Kumar, and music composer Ravi Basrur for those minor tweaks. Kabzaa, the eventual product that R Chandru managed to put together, isn't just a Kgf clone. It is...
- 3/17/2023
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
Movies A period action drama, Kabzaa is set to be released in five languages including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.Twitter/ranjith_mickeyThe upcoming release of Kabzaa, a period action drama, has sparked a lot of excitement among audiences. Scheduled to hit theatres on March 17, the film has set high expectations among moviegoers and is set to be released in five languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. According to Times of India, director R Chandru initially aimed to release the film in 6,000 theatres, but due to the simultaneous release of Shazam! Fury of the Gods, another highly anticipated Hollywood film, had to settle for 4,000. Single-screen theatres in Bengaluru have already begun taking reservations, with multiplexes expected to follow shortly. Early morning shows for Kabzaa are set to begin at 9.15 am in a city multiplex in Bengaluru, while single-screen halls will begin screening the film at either 10 or 10:30 am.
- 3/16/2023
- by ShivaniK
- The News Minute
Actress Shriya Saran, who is known for her work in films like ‘Drishyam’ franchise, ‘Awarapan’, ‘Sivaji: The Boss’ and ‘Rrr’, is awaiting the release of her next film ‘Kabzaa’. She recently shared that her co-actor in the film Upendra Rao, does not act like a superstar when he is on the sets and is very humble.
Talking about the first time she shared screen space with Upendra, Shriya said: “The first time I met him, we were shooting for the song ‘Namaami Namaami’. It’s beautifully choreographed by Chinni sir. The crew mentioned that Upendra sir is coming on set and everyone around was talking about him. Suddenly he walked in while I was learning my dance steps.”
She then spoke about how Upendra graced the set, in great detail. She told IMDb: “I turned back and saw him in his regal outfit as he is dressed as a king in the song.
Talking about the first time she shared screen space with Upendra, Shriya said: “The first time I met him, we were shooting for the song ‘Namaami Namaami’. It’s beautifully choreographed by Chinni sir. The crew mentioned that Upendra sir is coming on set and everyone around was talking about him. Suddenly he walked in while I was learning my dance steps.”
She then spoke about how Upendra graced the set, in great detail. She told IMDb: “I turned back and saw him in his regal outfit as he is dressed as a king in the song.
- 3/16/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
After enjoying the success of ‘Kgf: Chapter 1’ and ‘Kgf: Chapter -2’, ‘777 Charlie’ and ‘Kantara’, Kannada film industry is looking forward to the release of ‘Kabzaa’ movie this weekend and hopes to repeat the feat of the grand success at pan-India level.
A mega pre-release event will be held in Bengaluru on Tuesday evening which is expected to be graced by movie’s starcast Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa and Dr. Shivarajkumar, among others.
The advance bookings for the movie, that is scheduled to release pan-India on March 17, are open.
The film’s team – Upendra and lead actress Shreya Saran, director and producer R. Chandru — has participated in promotional events for the movie in all metro cities.
The ‘Kabzaa’ team has claimed that the project is the “next big thing” in Indian cinema.
Chandru said that he got inspired to deliver a pan-India super-hit movie after witnessing the great success of...
A mega pre-release event will be held in Bengaluru on Tuesday evening which is expected to be graced by movie’s starcast Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa and Dr. Shivarajkumar, among others.
The advance bookings for the movie, that is scheduled to release pan-India on March 17, are open.
The film’s team – Upendra and lead actress Shreya Saran, director and producer R. Chandru — has participated in promotional events for the movie in all metro cities.
The ‘Kabzaa’ team has claimed that the project is the “next big thing” in Indian cinema.
Chandru said that he got inspired to deliver a pan-India super-hit movie after witnessing the great success of...
- 3/14/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The team of ‘Kabzaa’, yet another pan-India movie from Kannada film industry, has announced that Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan launched the trailer of the movie on Saturday.
R Chandru, the producer and director of the movie, commenting on Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet about the trailer release, said: “Thank you very much Sir. I am eternally grateful for your support sir. I feel so blessed today . Thank you very much sir.”
Earlier Chandru shared a special poster design of the film on his social media. The team has announced that the movie will be released worldwide on March 17.
Kabzaa features superstars Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa and Shivarakumar. The film will be released in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages.
Shreya Saran is the lead actress and Kgf series fame Ravi Basrur has composed music for the film. The teaser and songs of the movie have won the hearts of the fans...
R Chandru, the producer and director of the movie, commenting on Amitabh Bachchan’s tweet about the trailer release, said: “Thank you very much Sir. I am eternally grateful for your support sir. I feel so blessed today . Thank you very much sir.”
Earlier Chandru shared a special poster design of the film on his social media. The team has announced that the movie will be released worldwide on March 17.
Kabzaa features superstars Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa and Shivarakumar. The film will be released in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages.
Shreya Saran is the lead actress and Kgf series fame Ravi Basrur has composed music for the film. The teaser and songs of the movie have won the hearts of the fans...
- 3/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Sandalwood‘Kabzaa’ is a pan-India film that is set to release in five languages including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.TwitterThe much-awaited Kannada movie Kabzaa, which is a pan-India release starring Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa, and Shriya Saran, will be released on the silver screen on March 17. The release day also marks the birth anniversary of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, who passed away after suffering a fatal cardiac arrest on October 29, 2021. Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the film, which has two of Kannada cinema’s biggest stars in the lead. The movie's title song, which was released recently, garnered much praise online. Kabzaa is a pan-India film that is set to release in five languages including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The teaser hints that Kabzaa is a gangster period drama set in the 1940s, by presenting Upendra and Kicha Sudeep in rugged looks. Kabzaa...
- 2/7/2023
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
The much-awaited Kannada movie, ‘Kabzaa’, which is a pan-India release starring Upendra, Kichcha Sudeepa, and Shriya Saran, will be released on the silver screen on March 17. The day also marks the birth anniversary of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar.
Fans are celebrating the announcement from the film’s team. The movie’s title song, which was released recently, has become an instant hit among the audience. The movie’s posters and rushes have also garnered love and affection.
‘Kabzaa’ is directed by the acclaimed director R. Chandru, who has delivered a number of superhits. The film has already earned its place on IMDb’s list of most-awaited movies.
Fans are celebrating the announcement from the film’s team. The movie’s title song, which was released recently, has become an instant hit among the audience. The movie’s posters and rushes have also garnered love and affection.
‘Kabzaa’ is directed by the acclaimed director R. Chandru, who has delivered a number of superhits. The film has already earned its place on IMDb’s list of most-awaited movies.
- 2/7/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
After the success of Kgf, Kgf 2, 777 Charlie and Vikrant Rona, Kannada film industry is all set to release another big action entertainer titled ‘Kabzaa’. The film directed by R Chandru stars Upendra Rao, Kichcha Sudeepa, Shriya Saran, Manoj Bajpayee and Nawab Shah.
While the film is set to release in 7 languages including Kannada, the makers released a teaser a day before Upendra’s birthday. The teaser was released by none other than Rana Daggubati who has become a popular name all across India.
‘Kabzaa’, is a period film about the rise of gangsters in India, set between 1947 to 1984. It revolves around a freedom fighter’s son who gets entrapped in a mafia world. The film is touted to be a big scale action film, perfect for a theatrical viewing experience.
Says the director, “The film has already created a lot of buzz and we wanted to treat our fans...
While the film is set to release in 7 languages including Kannada, the makers released a teaser a day before Upendra’s birthday. The teaser was released by none other than Rana Daggubati who has become a popular name all across India.
‘Kabzaa’, is a period film about the rise of gangsters in India, set between 1947 to 1984. It revolves around a freedom fighter’s son who gets entrapped in a mafia world. The film is touted to be a big scale action film, perfect for a theatrical viewing experience.
Says the director, “The film has already created a lot of buzz and we wanted to treat our fans...
- 9/17/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
SandalwoodSet in the 1980s, the film will revolve around the life of a powerful underworld don played by Upendra.Digital NativeDigital NativeUpendra’s upcoming film Kabza will be out in two parts, we hear. According to reports doing the rounds, initially there were no plans to have two parts but the creative team developed the story further during the lockdown and got Upendra’s approval to proceed. Reports say that director R Chandru put forth the idea of making Kabza a two-part project and Upendra was impressed with the way it was developed and agreed to the idea. However, the team will be completing the first part before proceeding with the second part. Kabza, according to reports, will revolve around the life of a powerful underworld don played by Upendra. The film, set in the 1980s, will feature a bevy of stars from various industries, including Jagapathi Babu, Prakash Raj,...
- 10/8/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodSet in the 1980s, the film will revolve around the life of a powerful underworld don played by Upendra.Digital NativeA new pic from Upendra’s upcoming movie Kabza is out and fans are thrilled to see him in a retro stylish and cool avatar. Explaining about the film, its director R Chandru said in an interview to Deccan Chronicle, “The film is an underworld action-drama and Uppi’s fans are thrilled to see the dazzling star’s verve on a bike; the poster has got a retro feel, too.” We also hear that Tollywood star Jagapathi Babu is playing an important role in this flick and on that Chandru had this to say: “Jagapathi Babu garu has got a major role in the movie and it will be the surprise element. We have completed 30% of the shoot, and have hit ‘Pause’ because of the lockdown.” Kabza will revolve around...
- 4/23/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirector R Chandru hired the firearm, which was used in two famous films, from Bangalore Gun House.Digital NativeUpendra will soon be seen brandishing the iconic pistol used by Sandalwood superstar Dr Rajkumar in Gandhada Gudi and then by Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan in Sholay. The Sandalwood star shared the news on Twitter with the post, “The pistol used by Annavaru (Dr Rajkumar) and Amitabh Bachchan in Gandhada Gudi and Sholay is now used in Kabza, and it holds a different kind of a thrill.” ಅಣ್ಣಾವ್ರು, ಅಮಿತಾಬ್ ಬಚ್ಚನ್ ಸಾರ್ ರಂತಹ ಮೇರು ನಟರು ಗಂಧದ ಗುಡಿ, ಶೋಲೆ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಬಳಸಿದಂತಹ ಪಿಸ್ತೂಲು #ಕಬ್ಜ #kabza. #Bangaloregunhouse ಚಿತ್ರೀಕರಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಳಸಿದಾಗ ಆದ ರೋಮಾಂಚನ ಅವಿಸ್ಮರಣೀಯ !! pic.twitter.com/HOMdeqyZDY — Upendra (@nimmaupendra) March 10, 2020 Yes, movie buffs will get...
- 3/16/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe shooting for the untitled film will start by May end.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Upendra and director K Madesh made an announcement that they will be working together in a film titled Uppi Rupee. However, this project did not take off for various reasons. It now appears that they have decided to drop Uppi Rupee and move on to a fresh project. While Uppi Rupee was supposed to have Rachita Ram as the female lead, the new film will have Hariprriya playing the lead opposite Upendra. Muni Raju will be bankrolling the film under his banner. Speaking about the film, director Madesh said in an interview with Cinema Express, “We were supposed to work together for Uppi Rupee, which, as of now, has been halted. We are now teaming up for an interesting story that has universal appeal. We plan to start it by May end.” The technical crew of...
- 3/12/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
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